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CTC Womens Bantamweight Finalized Roster And Rankings #25. Rose Nessa (8-1) Rose Nessa is a decent boxer known for her iron chin. With virtually no female fighters regularly competeing in the British Isles, she was forced to pull up stakes and move to Canada in 1998. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Rose Nessa defeats Romi Takahashi by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 52 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Liz Brunnell at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Simone King defeats Rose Nessa by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 23 (June 2001) 2. Rose Nessa defeats Debra Everett by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 26: O'Neill vs. Vaughan II (October 2001) #24. Suzanne Elder (6-2) Suzanne Elder is a wrestler from the New York area, who combines solid grappling with great physical strength, allowing her to manhandle opponents. What she currently lacks is a decent stand up game to compliment it. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Suzanne Elder defeats Saya Ikegami by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round Fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Setsuko Henmi at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) #23. Emi Nagano (7-1) Emi Nagano is strong and well-conditioned, and can stand and strike when necessary, but is at her best when she can grapple with an opponent, usually taking them to the floor where she can grind out wins. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Emi Nagano defeats Marion Reynolds by TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 54 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Maya Komagata at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Chie Namiki defeats Emi Nagano by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 19: Togo vs. Mamanee (August 2001) #22. Hisae Asahi (1-0) Hisae Asahi is a rookie MMA fighter from a judo background. Able to fight equally well at Bantamweight or Featherweight the youngster is a fine prospect for the future. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Hisae Asahi defeats Helen Fox by Submission (Armbar) in 1:24 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 51 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Tammy Westenra at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) #21. Sayoko Ebisawa (7-0) Sayoko Ebisawa is a legit black belt jiu-jitsu artist who has the skills to submit virtually any other woman in the world. If she can improve her mediocre stand-up, she'd be even more of a force. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Sayoko Ebisawa defeats Debra Everett by Technical Submission in 3:23 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 54 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Serena Hill at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Sayoko Ebisawa defeats Seka Mutsu by Submission (Kimura) in 0:58 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) KDM FC 12: Atep vs. Wijaya (January 2000) 2. Sayoko Ebisawa defeats Mizuki Watanabe by Submission (Kimura) in 3:09 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) KDM FC 18: Takeuchi vs. Ho II (July 2001) #20. Jennie "Bad Girl" Gill (6-2) Jennie Gill is an energetic kick boxer, who can cause problems for opponents as long as the fight remains standing, but is extremely vulnerable on the ground or in the clinch. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Jennie Gill defeats Emma Birch by TKO (Strikes) in 3:30 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 54 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Pamela O'Neill at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Jennie Gill defeats Beckie Dexter by TKO in 2:10 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) WEFF 10 (February 1999) 2. Jennie Gill defeats Debra Everett by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 23 (June 2001) 3. Emma Birch defeats Jennie Gill by Submission (Kimura) in 3:22 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 26: O'Neill vs. Vaughan II (October 2001) #19. Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (9-3) 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. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Vicki Summers defeats Mizuki Watanabe by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Very Poor) Canadian Tournament Combat 52 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Ruth Becker at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Michelle Addams defeats Vicki Summers by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) WEFF 7 (July 1998) Michelle Addams Retained the WEFF Bantamweight Title 2. Gina Dixon defeats Vicki Summers by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 3. Vicki Summers defeats Erica Page by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) WEFF 27: Lehane vs. Arroway (December 2001) #18. Taniko Uchiyama (8-0) Taniko Uchiyama is a jiu-jitsu specialist, who is known for her active guard and her extraordinary flexibility. 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. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Taniko Uchiyama defeats Harriet Fey by Submission (Armbar) in 4:05 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Gina Dixon at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Taniko Uchiyama defeats Naora Kikuchi by Submission (Triangle) in 4:13 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) KDM FC 18: Takeuchi vs. Ho II (July 2001) #17. "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (10-3) 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 trail blazer. Her brand of sharp kicks and devastating clinch work has quickly established her as one of the top female names in the sport. CTC Record: 0-1 CTC Results: 1. Liz Brunnell defeats Michelle Addams by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 9 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 52 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Gianna Russo at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Michelle Addams defeats Erica Page by TKO (Strikes) in 3:14 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) WEFF 2 (July 1997) Michelle Addams Won The WEFF Bantamweight Title 2. Michelle Addams defeats Alicia Fothergill by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:25 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) WEFF 3 (September 1997) Michelle Addams Retains The WEFF Bantamweight Title 3. Michelle Addams defeats Vicki Summers by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) WEFF 7 (July 1998) Michelle Addams Retains The WEFF Bantamweight Title 4. Michelle Addams defeats Kerry Silverman by TKO in 1:15 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) WEFF 11 (April 1999) Michelle Addams Retains The WEFF Bantamweight Title 5. Sarah Vaughan defeats Michelle Addams by TKO in 2:56 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 16 (February 2000) Sarah Vaughan Won The WEFF Bantamweight Title 6. Monica Masters defeats Michelle Addams by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 21 (February 2001) 7. Michelle Addams defeats Olivia Sweet by TKO (Strikes) in 4:14 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) WEFF 26: O'Neill vs. Vaughan II (October 2001) #16. "Wild Thing" Katy-Jayne Paulson (7-1) Katy-Jayne Paulson is a young Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student. She has undoubted raw talent, but needs to hone the weaker points of her MMA game, such as her sloppy stand-up, before she can really progress any further than the local circuit. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Katy-Jayne Paulson defeats Grace Hughes by TKO (Strikes) in 1:04 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 51 (September 2002) Scheduled Fight: vs. Leona Deschanel at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) #15. "Glamourous G." Gianna Russo (7-1) Gianna Russo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student from Canada. Decent on the ground and with an ever improving stand-up game, she is someone who can definately trouble any opponent. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Gianna Russo defeats Simone King by Submission (Kneebar) in 2:17 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 51 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Michelle Addams at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Gianna Russo defeats Emma Birch by Submission (Kimura) in 4:19 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) WEFF 23 (June 2001) 2. Gina Dixon defeats Gianna Russo by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) WEFF 27: Lehane vs. Arroway (December 2001) #14. "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (8-2) Thea Higgins is a ground and pound specialist from Chicago, who has one of the best double leg takedowns in Womens MMA and it seems she can take down virtually anyone she wants, any time. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Thea Higgins defeats Lula Baker by TKO (Strikes) in 1:29 of Round 3 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Monica Masters at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Pamela O'Neill defeats Thea Higgins by Submission (Guillotine) in 4:30 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) WEFF 20 (November 2000) 2. Lula Baker defeats Thea Higgins by TKO (Strikes) in 2:23 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) 13. Katarzyna "Killer" Wojciechowska (8-1) Katarzyna Wojciechowska is Poland's first female MMA fighter, a rugged kick boxer with a pronounced mean streak who just loves inflicting violence. She'll happily stand with anyone in the sport, and is generally known for being in exciting fights. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Katarzyna Wojciechowska defeats Machiko Fujii by TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 52 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: Rain Richards at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) #12. Hester "The Slayer" Maclean (10-3) Hester Maclean was taught boxing by her father, former world title contender "Dirty" Harry Maclean, and has some of the best hands in Womens MMA. Her weakness is that as dangerous as she is standing, she loses all her threat the second she is taken down. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Hester Maclean defeats Beckie Dexter by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:19 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Tiiu Kass at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Hester Maclean defeats Alison Beattie by TKO (Strikes) in 0:55 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) XCC: Ziskie vs. Tavares (November 1997) Hester Maclean Won The XCC Womens Title 2. Sarah Vaughan defeats Hester Maclean by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) XCC: Hewitt vs. Siemaszko (April 1998) Sarah Vaughan Won The XCC Womens Title 3. Samantha Sachs defeats Hester Maclean by Submission (Triangle) in 4:18 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 4. Monica Masters defeats Hester Maclean by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 25: Sadorra vs. Rogers (August 2001) #11. Rain "Storm" Richards (14-1) Rain Richards is one of the better strikers in Womens MMA, a Taekwondo fighter known for her array of powerful and exciting kicks. She is considered one of the brightest prospects in all of Womens MMA. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Rain Richards defeats Angelina Keiff by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 52 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Olivia Sweet defeats Rain Richards by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 23 (June 2001) 2. Rain Richards defeats Beckie Dexter by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:57 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) WEFF 25: Sadorra vs. Rogers (August 2001) 3. Rain Richards defeats Alicia Fothergill by TKO (Strikes) in 2:05 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) WEFF 27: Lehane vs. Arroway (December 2001) #10. Setsuko Henmi (8-0) Setsuko Henmi is a Muay Thai striker, a promising raw talent who has decent strikes and can end fights from the clinch, but who also lacks a ground game and is vulnerable to powerful grapplers. If she works hard on improving her all around game she could go on to great success. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Setsuko Henmi defeats Yuya Shimizu by Knock Out (Knee) in 3:51 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Suzanne Elder at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) #9. "The Rotterdam Rock" Stella Massey (11-1) Stella Massey is a ground and pound fighter, who likes to slam her opponent to the mat before unleashing a hail of punches and elbows. Her weakness is that she often gets carried away and leaves herself open to being countered with a submission or sweep. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Stella Massey defeats Dorothy Gayle by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:02 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 54 (September 2002) Scheduled Fight: vs. Honor O'Neill at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) #8. Tiiu "Tigress" Kass (11-0) Tiiu Kass is a trained boxer and it's her hands that present her biggest threat in MMA, being both quick and powerful. She is quite one-dimensional though, and so is easy to strategize against. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Tiiu Kass defeats Maja Ukraden by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:48 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Hester Maclean at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) #7. Gina "The Vixen" Dixon (10-1) Gina Dixon is a strong grappler, who likes to keep close to her opponents where she can control them and grind out victories. This approach has seen her enjoy a lot of success so far in her career, with a single loss the only blemish on her record. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Gina Dixon defeats Lily Hickmann by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round Fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Taniko Uchiyama at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Kerry Silverman defeats Gina Dixon by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 6 (May 1998) 2. Gina Dixon defeats Vicki Summers by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 3. Gina Dixon defeats Gianna Russo by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) WEFF 27: Lehane vs. Arroway (December 2001) #6. Serena "The Hunter" Hill (15-0) Serena Hill is a fighter from South Africa, a good kick boxer who poses a real threat with both her fists and feet. She is also noted for her great sprawl, which makes it very hard for people to take her down and exploit her weak ground game. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Serena Hill defeats Natassia Potocnik by TKO (Cut) in 3:37 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 54 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Sayoko Ebisawa at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2023) #5. Leona "Dizzy" Deschanel (8-0) Leona Deschanel is a ground and pound specialist from Florida. She isn't a highly technical fighter, instead she just likes to grapple, take down, and pummel her opponent in rapid fashion. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Leona Deschanel defeats Diana England by TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 51 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Katy-Jayne Paulson at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) #4. Maya Komagata (8-0) Maya Komagata is a student of Karate, who is noted for her powerful kicks and elusive nature. She has a big vulnerability to grapplers though, being apparently clueless as to how to deal with them. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Maya Komagata defeats Alicia Fothergill by Submission (Kimura) in 1:37 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 54 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Emi Nagano at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) #3. Samantha "The Predator" Sachs (11-1) Samantha Sachs is an Australia Judoka who is small and powerful, and now resides in America. Her array of throws and trips are enough to put most opponents on the ground, and her submission skills are good enough that she can choke out most people once there. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Samantha Sachs defeats Tracy Garcia by TKO (Strikes) in 4:11 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 52 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Diana Marr at Canadian Tournament Combat 93 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Kerry Silverman defeats Samantha Sachs by TKO in 1:09 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) WEFF 20 (November 2000) 2. Samantha Sachs defeats Hester Maclean by Submission (Triangle) in 4:18 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) WEFF 22 (April 2001) 3. Samantha Sachs defeats Helen Fox by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:34 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson (July 2001) #2. Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (13-1) 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. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Pamela O'Neill defeats Cindy Dumas by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:58 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 54 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Jennie Gill at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Pamela O'Neill defeats Beckie Dexter by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:41 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) WEFF 15 (December 1999) 2. Pamela O'Neill defeats Thea Higgins by Submission (Guillotine) in 4:30 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) WEFF 20 (November 2000) 3. Pamela O'Neill defeats Sarah Vaughan by TKO (Cut) in 1:26 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 23 (June 2001) Pamela O'Neill Won The WEFF Bantamweight Title 4. Sarah Vaughan defeats Pamela O'Neill by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:54 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) WEFF 26: O'Neill vs. Vaughan II (September 2002) Sarah Vaughan Won The WEFF Bantamweight Title #1. Monica "Mayhem" Masters (12-0) Monica Masters was born in England but now resides in Baltimore. She belies her "pretty in pink" looks by actually being a tough, engergetic striker with a fantastic chin. CTC Record: 1-0 CTC Results: 1. Monica Masters defeats Carmen Routhwaite by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:37 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 53 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Thea Higgins at Canadian Tournament Combat 94 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Monica Masters defeats Michelle Addams by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) WEFF 21 (February 2001) 2. Monica Masters defeats Hester Maclean by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) WEFF 25: Sadorra vs. Rogers (August 2001) Unranked Fighters "Here Comes Trouble" Debra Everett (5-4, 0-1 CTC) Diana Marr (6-4, 0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Samantha Sachs at Canadian Tournament Combat 93) "Amazing" Grace Hughes (3-4, 0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. KT McManamara at Canadian Tournament Combat 93) Honor "Glory" O'Neill (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Stella Massey at Canadian Tournament Combat 94) KT "The Flash" McManamara (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Grace Hughes at Canadian Tournament Combat 93) Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Rose Nessa at Canadian Tournament Combat 93) "Home Wrecker" Ruth Becker (7-3, 0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Vicki Summers at Canadian Tournament Combat 93) Tammy "Bam Bam" Westenra (8-6, 1-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Hisae Asahi at Canadian Tournament Combat 93)

Saturday, Week 4, September 2002 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 WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Diana Marr (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -260) vs. Honor "Glory" O'Neill (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) O'Neill shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Marr cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:37) O'Neill appears to be working for a neck crank. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Marr remains calm and simply blocks the attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:01) O'Neill gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Marr quickly scrambles. (Rd 1 - 04:01) O'Neill seizes the opportunity, Marr was too slow and gets caught in side control. (Rd 1 - 03:40) O'Neill fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Looking to catch her breath, O'Neill is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Marr tries to sweep O'Neill, but rolls too far and gives up her back! (Rd 1 - 02:35) O'Neill tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:23) O'Neill blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back. (Rd 1 - 02:06) O'Neill tries to finish Marr off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Marr doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Marr tries to get O'Neill off her back. (Rd 1 - 01:32) The effort is successful, O'Neill loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 01:11) A punch from Marr fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:58) O'Neill shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:58) The takedown is completed, Marr is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:58) That's two takedowns from two attempts. (Rd 1 - 00:49) O'Neill fires away with punches and Marr takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:36) O'Neill tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Marr can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to O'Neill, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Marr lands a jab and then hits O'Neill with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:25) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Marr counters a right hand with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Circling warily, O'Neill is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Marr hits a left jab and then hits O'Neill with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:43) O'Neill chooses to shoot in on Marr. (Rd 2 - 03:43) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Marr is left on her back pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 03:43) She continues to enjoy a 100% takedown completion rate in this fight. (Rd 2 - 03:30) O'Neill appears to be working for a neck crank. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Marr defends herself against it. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Using her leg strength to push O'Neill back a bit, Marr looks to scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 03:00) It's a bad choice though, as O'Neill seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 2 - 02:35) O'Neill is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Advancing her position, she gets mount. (Rd 2 - 01:59) O'Neill pounds away on Marr, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 2 - 01:40) O'Neill unloads with big rights and Marr is getting rocked! (Rd 2 - 01:20) O'Neill unloads and Marr is taking punch after punch! (Rd 2 - 01:20) The referee jumps in and pulls O'Neill away! (Rd 2 - 01:00) By TKO, the winner is Honor O'Neill! Official Result: Honor 'Glory' O'Neill defeats Diana Marr (TKO (Strikes) in 4:00 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Honor O'Neill name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She says that she is happy to win on her debut and that there will be many more victories to come. The camera loves Honor O'Neill, so even if she isn't a particularly interesting interviewee she still benefits from being on camera. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Marion Reynolds (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Indianapolis, Indiana, Favorite: -460) vs. Emi Nagano (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +360) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Reginald Wodehouse, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Nagano attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Reynolds fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Nagano connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Nagano can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:12) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Reynolds misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Reynolds uses a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Nagano lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:29) A jab hits home from Nagano and then she catches Reynolds with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:29) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Reynolds. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Reynolds, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Nagano lands a left hand and then hits Reynolds with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:53) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Nagano hits a left jab and then catches Reynolds with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Nagano hits a left hand, but Reynolds evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:41) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 01:05) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Moving forward constantly, Nagano is pressuring Reynolds. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Reynolds tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab is wide from Nagano, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Nagano comes forward. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Nagano avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Nagano lands a left hand and then she hits Reynolds with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Nagano can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Nagano took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Nagano to start this well. Let's not forget that she is a heavy underdog in this fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Reynolds. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Reynolds lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 04:23) A jab lands from Nagano, but Reynolds avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Nagano fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Nagano moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Nagano connects with a nice jab and then hits Reynolds with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 2 - 03:41) Reynolds is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 2 - 03:31) Nagano moves in quickly, kneeling beside Reynolds and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 03:31) Nagano starts unloading with massive rights and Reynolds is getting pasted! (Rd 2 - 03:31) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:16) Emi Nagano takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Emi Nagano defeats Marion Reynolds (TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Emi Nagano name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She says that she is very happy to have won on her CTC debut and she's very happy here. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Rotterdam Rock" Stella Massey (10-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -440) vs. Dorothy "Hurricane Warning" Gayle (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Underdog: +350) Round 1 (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, Reginald Wodehouse, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Massey fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Without taking too much damage, Gayle is able to clinch with Massey. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Gayle looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The trip doesn't work, Massey blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Massey is trying to push Gayle so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:08) She does so and now has Gayle pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Gayle gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Massey looks for a foot stomp but Gayle takes the opportunity to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Gayle exerts total control, keeping Massey smothered against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:20) The next thirty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Using tight body-to-body control, Gayle is slowly wearing Massey down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her. (Rd 1 - 02:35) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:40) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce separates them. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Massey comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Massey throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Massey steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 01:09) A jab lands from Massey, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Massey can't connect with a jab, but then catches Gayle with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:11) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Massey manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Massey is looking to muscle Gayle back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Massey does it, Gayle is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Massey. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Massey seems to get the advantage. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Massey is trying to push Gayle so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Gayle doesn't let herself be driven back though. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Massey tries to take Gayle down. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Massey gets the takedown! Gayle pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Massey pounds away with right hands and Gayle is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 2 - 04:10) Referee Harry A. Bierce jumps in and stops the fight as Gayle went limp! (Rd 2 - 03:58) The winner, by knock out; Stella Massey! Official Result: 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey defeats Dorothy 'Hurricane Warning' Gayle (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:02 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Stella Massey name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Visibly delighted, Stella Massey celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Maya Komagata (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sakai, Japan, Favorite: -710) vs. Alicia Fothergill (7-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Wichita, Kansas, Underdog: +560) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, 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 - 04:50) Fothergill comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Fothergill misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Komagata comes in with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Stepping in, Fothergill looks to engage. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Fothergill misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Fothergill steps in, watched all the way by Komagata. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Fothergill finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Komagata gets her opponent to cover up with two quick punches and then goes downstairs with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Komagata lets Fothergill step in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Fothergill misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Komagata to attack with a quick left jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Fothergill moves in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Fothergill scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Komagata hits a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Komagata lets Fothergill step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Fothergill hits a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Komagata hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Stepping in, Fothergill looks to engage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Komagata hits a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Fothergill lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Komagata stands ready as Fothergill moves in. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Fothergill finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:03) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Fothergill comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Fothergill misses with a big right hand, allowing Komagata to counter with a quick left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:13) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Komagata lets Fothergill step in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Fothergill misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Komagata to attack with a left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Komagata, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Komagata is looking comfortable thus far. She looks very confident as she talks to her team. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Komagata lets Fothergill step in, ready to counter. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Komagata goes to the body with a left kick. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Fothergill lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Moving forward, Fothergill looks to strike. Komagata stands ready. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Fothergill is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Fothergill is limping a little from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 2 - 03:37) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Fothergill steps in, watched all the way by Komagata. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Fothergill hits a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Komagata scores with a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Fothergill steps in, watched all the way by Komagata. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Fothergill lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Fothergill is limping slightly. (Rd 2 - 02:41) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Komagata lets Fothergill step in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Fothergill lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Komagata uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:01) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Fothergill moves in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Komagata hits a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Fothergill lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Fothergill is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Fothergill is limping slightly. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Komagata lets Fothergill step in, ready to counter. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Fothergill misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Stepping in, Fothergill looks to engage. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Komagata hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Fothergill finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Fothergill comes in to engage. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Fothergill misses with a big right hand, allowing Komagata to counter with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:17) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on 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 Fothergill. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Komagata lets Fothergill step in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Fothergill hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Komagata misses a jab but hits a wicked right head kick! (Rd 3 - 04:30) Fothergill wobbles, then falls! (Rd 3 - 04:30) Moving quickly, Komagata comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 3 - 04:30) Somehow Fothergill hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks! (Rd 3 - 04:05) On her back, Fothergill watches as Komagata comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Komagata is quick, Fothergill can't stop her getting side control. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Komagata tries to ensnare Fothergill in a kimura. (Rd 3 - 03:51) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Fothergill has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 03:23) The winner, by submission, is Maya Komagata! Official Result: Maya Komagata defeats Alicia Fothergill (Submission (Kimura) in 1:37 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Maya Komagata thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Visibly delighted, Maya Komagata celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Sayoko Ebisawa (6-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -1000) vs. "Here Comes Trouble" Debra Everett (5-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Killarney, Ontario, Underdog: +790) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Reginald Wodehouse, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Ebisawa shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Everett almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Ebisawa holds the other. (Rd 1 - 04:54) With Everett not going down, Ebisawa settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Everett is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:35) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 03:33) With the cage trapping Everett, Ebisawa looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 03:33) An outside leg trip sweeps Everett down to the ground! (Rd 1 - 03:33) Everett winds up seated, her back to the cage, with Ebisawa pressing onto her. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Ebisawa unloads with some left hands, but Everett deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Everett hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Not liking her options, Ebisawa looks to get a better position over Everett. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Ebisawa shifts her position brilliantly to get mount! (Rd 1 - 02:14) Ebisawa attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Ebisawa gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply...but Everett refuses to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:14) Everett is refusing to tap out, but referee Kyle Crisp stops the fight to save her from getting her arm broken! (Rd 1 - 01:37) By technical submission, the winner is Sayoko Ebisawa! Official Result: Sayoko Ebisawa defeats 'Here Comes Trouble' Debra Everett (Technical Submission in 3:23 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Sayoko Ebisawa thanks everyone connected to Team Lotus for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She is then asked who she'd like to fight next, and calls out Liz Brunnell, saying that "she can't beat me". Sayoko Ebisawa sold herself well in this interview, she is someone who gets how this business works. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Serena "The Hunter" Hill (14-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Favorite: -330) vs. Natassia Potocnik (5-2, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Underdog: +260) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Potocnik, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Hill hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Potocnik backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Hill immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:39) Hill goes under the guard and nails Potocnik with a right uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 1 - 04:35) Hill tries to finish her off with a huge right hook, but Potocnik avoids it. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Potocnik circles back to the center, having gotten the time she needed to regain her wits somewhat. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Hill misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:50) A jab is wide from Hill, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:34) A punch from Hill fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Potocnik seizes the chance and grabs Hill into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Potocnik tries to wrestle Hill backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Potocnik achieves it, pinning Hill to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Potocnik pins Hill up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Hill is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 02:36) It isn't pretty, but Potocnik has Hill stuck up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:36) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Potocnik hits Hill, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Hill, stuck with her back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Potocnik is exerting. (Rd 1 - 01:06) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Hill moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Hill lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (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 Hill. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) A jab hits home from Hill and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Blood is visible on Potocnik, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above her eye. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Potocnik warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to shoot in. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Hill hits a left hand, but Potocnik dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 04:09) A jab hits home from Hill and then she scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Potocnik hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Hill hits two left jabs and then lands a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Hill lands a jab and then scores with a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Potocnik keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Hill can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Hill connects with a nice jab and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 2 - 02:37) Potocnik hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Hill senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 2 - 02:29) Incredibly, Potocnik holds on and survives an arsenal of vicious stomps and kicks! (Rd 2 - 02:04) Potocnik is allowed to stand back up, Hill simply stepped away. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Hill is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Hill throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 01:23) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Potocnik. (Rd 2 - 01:23) The doctor checks the cut...and unfortunately signals that it's a deep one, and that the fight must be stopped! (Rd 2 - 01:23) The winner, by TKO due to a cut, is Serena 'The Hunter' Hill! Official Result: Serena 'The Hunter' Hill defeats Natassia Potocnik (TKO (Cut) in 3:37 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Serena Hill gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Colorado Rapid" Emma Birch (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Favorite: -430) vs. Jennie "Bad Girl" Gill (5-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Fort Worth, Texas, Underdog: +340) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Reginald Wodehouse, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:46) There's a takedown attempt from Birch. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Gill cannot stop the takedown and only catches Birch in half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Birch looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 04:33) She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Gill tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Birch doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Birch pounds away and Gill eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Birch throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Birch fires away and Gill is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Birch begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:43) She passes half guard, but Gill was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Gill brilliantly manages to take her opponent's back! (Rd 1 - 02:14) Birch is in increasing trouble, as Gill gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Gill pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Gill pounds away on Birch, landing several great shots that rock her! (Rd 1 - 01:47) Referee Kyle Crisp has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 01:30) By TKO, the winner is Jennie Gill! Official Result: Jennie 'Bad Girl' Gill defeats 'Colorado Rapid' Emma Birch (TKO (Strikes) in 3:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Jennie Gill gives a name-check to everyone at Dungeon LA, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. She says that she is very happy to have won on her CTC debut and she's very happy here. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (12-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, England, Favorite: -900) vs. Cindy Dumas (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Independence, Missouri, Underdog: +710) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Reginald Wodehouse, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:53) O'Neill lands two left hands, but Dumas avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Moving in fast, Dumas wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Using her wrestling skills, Dumas is trying to push O'Neill up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:17) O'Neill ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Dumas tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but O'Neill uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 1 - 03:41) O'Neill throws a few short punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Dumas tries to use dirty boxing against O'Neill, but her opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Dumas tries to dirty box O'Neill, but finds herself out-wrestled and turned around so that she is the one against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Unable to get free, Dumas is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:38) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:37) O'Neill can't connect with a jab, but then catches Dumas with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:16) O'Neill can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) O'Neill hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:37) O'Neill lands a left jab, but Dumas dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 00:13) A jab hits home from O'Neill and then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think O'Neill took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Dumas steps in and grapples with her opponent. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Using her wrestling skills, Dumas is trying to push O'Neill up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Dumas can't move O'Neill at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 04:23) O'Neill looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 04:23) She sweeps the leg, sending Dumas to the mat in a beautiful move! She gets side control! (Rd 2 - 04:12) O'Neill attempts to move to mount. (Rd 2 - 04:12) She can't get the mount as Dumas rolls away to stop it, but does take her back instead. (Rd 2 - 03:22) O'Neill attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 03:22) The rear naked choke is in deep, Dumas has to tap out! (Rd 2 - 03:02) By submission, the winner is Pamela O'Neill! Official Result: Pamela 'The Truth' O'Neill defeats Cindy Dumas (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:58 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Cindy Dumas announces that she fells the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport. Post-Fight: Pamela O'Neill thanks everyone connected to Femme Fatale Fighting for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She is asked who she'd like to fight next, and she answers that she thinks that a fight against Samantha Sachs would probably be a great contest. Attendance: 316 Gate Reciepts: $31,284 Sponsorship: $34,188 Ad Revenue: $528,930 Merchandise: $4,420 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $63,407) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Pamela O'Neill $9,590 Cindy Dumas $1,722 SotN: O'Neill: $5,000 Jennie Gill $12,380 Emma Birch $11,680 FotN: Both: $5,000 Serena Hill $2,890 Natassia Potocnik $1,598 Sayoko Ebisawa $2,890 Debra Everett $1,560 Maya Komagata $2,550 Alicia Fothergill $1,680 Stella Massey $7,380 Dorothy Gayle $1,680 KotN: Massey: $5,000 Emi Nagano $2,380 Marion Reynolds $1,560 Honor O'Neill $187 Diana Marr $1,680 Drug Testing: 9,008 Production: $22,072 Profit: $504,335 Critical Rating: 75% Commercial Rating: 44% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -0.5% 79.5% (High Level Regional) USA -3.2% 80.0% (High Level Regional) UK -2.4% 74.0% (High Level Regional) Europe -1.0% 69.6% (High Level Regional) Australia -1.0% 75.3% (High Level Regional) Japan -3.2% 84.9% (High Level Regional) Asia -1.0% 73.8% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.3% 58.3% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico -1.0% 73.0% (High Level Regional) South America -1.6% 74.8% (High Level Regional) Central America -0.6% 69.7% (Mid Level Regional) Africa -0.1% 48.8% (Mid Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 51, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 52, and all fighters tested clean. - Canadian Tournament Combat Has Fallen to High Level Regional on the Blurcat Popularity Scale. - Cindy Dumas announced her retirement to the crowd following her submission loss to Pamela O'Neill. She retires with a professional record of 7-2, with a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Isabeli Martins at Canadian Tournament Combat 24, and a second round submission loss to Pamela O'Neill at Canadian Tournament Combat 54. - CTC Middleweight fighter Wade LeCavalier announced his retirement at the age of 43. He retires with a professional record of 28-17, with an 0-1 promotional record with CTC, including a first round submission loss to Sojuro Iriye at Canadian Tournament Combat 19. He commented that age has finally caught up with him and he decided it was time to retire. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Emma Birch, Natassia Potocnik, Alicia Fothergill, Dorothy Gayle, and Marion Reynolds. - The services of Debra Everett and Diana Marr have been retained per Canadian Fighter Rules. - It is announced that Diana Marr will take the place of the retired Erica Page and continue in the tournament. - CTC Welterweight fighter Konosuke Shirahata is training with J1 Circle in preparation for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Nathan Chambers. He is not expected to remain with the camp long term, and is there hoping to hone his boxing skills in advance of his fight. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Ang Dong is now training with Tai Sheng Men Society as he prepares for this CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round fight against Sinthaweechai Miprathang. This is expected to be a long-term move, where he will train there for the forseeable future. - CTC Lightweight fighter Heikichi Shimizu has quite Dragon's Lair Gym following a bust up with fellow member Naizen Hamacho. No details, but apparently a heated verbal confrontation ended with Shimizu storming out. We will see what effect if any this has on Shimizu's CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round bout against Tarcisio Dantas in just 4 weeks. - CTC Featherweight fighter Li-Kong Ho is training at Dojo of Zui Quan ahead of his CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Freddy Lomax. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term, and his hoping his time there will see a marked improvement in his boxing skills. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows Japanese Large Local Show (Monday, Week 1, October 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Katsunosuki Nakata vs. Gempachi Higa KO of the Night: Katsunosuki Nakata (vs. Gempachi Higa) Submission of the Night: Kozue Amori (vs. Daigo Kitaguchi) Performance Bonus: Naruhiko Yonai vs. Yasuhide Yunokawa Performance Bonus: Noppanon On-Mo vs. Akihiro Jippensha Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 32) Michelle Addams vs. Gianna Russo KT McManamara vs. Grace Hughes Leona Deschanel vs. Katy-Jayne Paulson Hisae Asahi vs. Tammy Westenra Samantha Sachs vs. Diana Marr Ruth Becker vs. Vicki Summers Liz Brunnell vs. Rose Nessa Rain Richards vs. Katarzyna Wojciechowska Monica Masters vs. Thea Higgins Tiiu Kass vs. Hester Maclean Gina Dixon vs. Taniko Uchiyama Suzanne Elder vs. Setsuko Henmi Pamela O'Neill vs. Jennie Gill Stella Massey vs. Honor O'Neill Serena Hill vs. Sayoko Ebisawa Maya Komagata vs. Emi Nagano

Saturday, Week 4, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (12-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -900) vs. Cindy Dumas (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Underdog: +710) 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. A regular with WEFF, she has become a huge favorite due to the exciting wars she has been in and her willingness to fight very often. She became Bantamweight champion in 2001, only to lose it in the rematch four months later. She is coming off a first round submission loss to Sarah Vaughan that lost her the WEFF Bantamweight title. Cindy Dumas is a decent wrestler, who likes to work from up close where she can bully her opponents with her grappling. She is good at inflicting damage from the clinch via her dirty boxing and elbow strikes, but lacks the ability to finish opponents off. She has been a regular on the local MMA circuit since her debut in 1997, and has put together a tidy win-loss record, albeit against pretty poor competition. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Isabeli Martins in the first round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Colorado Rapid" Emma Birch (7-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Favorite: -430) vs. Jennie "Bad Girl" Gill (5-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Underdog: +340) Emma Birch is a decent wrestler, who likes to wear down opponents with her grappling before submitting them with basic moves like guillotines and armbars. She is noted for her endurance, which allows her to keep going at a good pace no matter how long the fight, hence her nickname "Colorado Rapid". Jennie Gill is an energetic kick boxer, who can cause problems for opponents as long as the fight remains standing, but is extremely vulnerable on the ground or in the clinch. A regular in the WEFF Bantamweight division, the "Bad Girl" is seen as a stern test but probably not a potential champion. This is a rematch of both of their last fight, where Emma Birch won by third round submission over Gill. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Serena "The Hunter" Hill (14-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -330) vs. Natassia Potocnik (5-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #70, Underdog: +260) Serena Hill is a fighter from South Africa, a good kick boxer who poses a real threat with both her fists and feet. She is also noted for her great sprawl, which makes it very hard for people to take her down and exploit her weak ground game. One of Europe's most promising talents, the lack of employment opportunities saw her move to Canada to join WEFF in late 2001. Natassia Potocnik is a ground and pound specialist, known for her love of using elbows from the guard to try and bust open her opponent. Difficult to shift once she has top position, the best strategy to use against her is to try and keep it standing, where she is at her weakest. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Yoko Kobayashi in the first round of the tournament. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Sayoko Ebisawa (6-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -1000) vs. "Here Comes Trouble" Debra Everett (5-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Underdog: +790) Sayoko Ebisawa is a legit black belt Jiu-Jitsu artist who has the skills to submit virtually any other woman in the world. If she can improve her mediocre stand-up, she'd be even more of a force. She has been a regular with KDM FC since 1999. She is coming off a second round submission victory over Mizuki Watanabe in KDM FC. Debra Everett is a born fighter, a tough opponent to have to face, a good striker, she always comes ready to compete and is hard to stop. After making a name for herself on the local Canadian scene, WEFF signed her in early 2001. She made a poor start to life with the company, dropping her first two fights. She is coming off a Split Decision loss to Rose Nessa in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Maya Komagata (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -710) vs. Alicia Fothergill (7-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Underdog: +560) Maya Komagata is a student of Karate, who is noted for her powerful kicks and elusive nature. She has a big vulnerability to grapplers though, being apparently clueless as to how to deal with them, although she has worked hard on that and is at least getting better at dealing with that. Alicia Fothergill is a stand-up fighter, and has quick hands and good technique but lacks the stopping power that would make her a truly dangerous opponent. The rest of her MMA game is pretty weak. One of the original members of the WEFF roster, Fothergill was cut in December 2001 after losing three fights in a row. She is coming off a first round TKO loss to Rain Richards in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Rotterdam Rock" Stella Massey (10-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -440) vs. Dorothy "Hurricane Warning" Gayle (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Underdog: +350) Stella Massey is a ground and pound fighter, who likes to slam her opponent to the mat before unleashing a hail of punches and elbows. Her weakness is that she often gets carried away and leaves herself open to being countered with a submission or sweep. One of Europe's best female fighters, Massey has put together a 10-1 record since her debut at the tail end of 1996. Dorothy Gayle is a competent wrestler from Green Bay, who likes to use her grappling to grind out results. A rugged customer, if she could add some striking or submission threat to her game then she'd be a real handful. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Marion Reynolds (7-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -460) vs. Emi Nagano (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Underdog: +360) Marion Reynolds is a Judoka, who likes to grab opponents and take them on a ride with one of her throws, then slap on a submission hold for the win. Her big weakness is to strikes, as she finds it hard to get in close enough to grapple if against a mobile opponent who can use ranged blows to keep her back. Emi Nagano is strong and well-conditioned, and can stand and strike when necessary, but is at her best when she can grapple with an opponent, usually taking them to the floor where she can grind out wins. Going 7-0 on the local scene, KDM FC hired her in early 2001 only to see her lose on her debut. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Chie Namiki in KDM FC. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Diana Marr (6-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -260) vs. Honor "Glory" O'Neill (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +200) Diana Marr is a taekwondo fighter, who is known for her array of creative strikes. She lacks the finishing power to make her truly dangerous, and her poor ground game is a huge weakness, but she is exciting to watch which makes her a fan favorite. She has been with WEFF since their inception, although she has yet to break out of the prelims. She is coming off a second round TKO (Cut) loss to Simone King in WEFF. Honor O'Neill is a wrestler from Toronto, who turned pro right at the very end of 2001. Very little is known about her at this point in time, other than that her training partners speak very highly of her passion for MMA and her work ethic. This is her MMA pro debut. Weigh-In Results Pamela O'Neill (135 lbs) vs. Cindy Dumas (135 lbs) Emma Birch (135 lbs) vs. Jennie Gill (135 lbs) Serena Hill (135 lbs) vs. Natassia Potocnik (135 lbs) Sayoko Ebisawa (135 lbs) vs. Debra Everett (135 lbs) Maya Komagata (135 lbs) vs. Alicia Fothergill (135 lbs) Stella Massey (135 lbs) vs. Dorothy Gayle (135 lbs) Marion Reynolds (135 lbs) vs. Emi Nagano (135 lbs) Diana Marr (135 lbs) vs. Honor O'Neill (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 54 Full Fight Card WBW: Pamela O'Neill vs. Cindy Dumas WBW: Emma Birch vs. Jennie Gill WBW: Serena Hill vs. Natassia Potocnik WBW: Sayoko Ebisawa vs. Debra Everett WBW: Maya Komagata vs. Alicia Fothergill WBW: Stella Massey vs. Dorothy Gayle WBW: Marion Reynolds vs. Emi Nagano WBW: Diana Marr vs. Honor O'Neill

Friday, Week 4, September 2002 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 WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tiiu "Tigress" Kass (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Estonia, Favorite: -340) vs. Maja "The Warrior" Ukraden (7-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Belgrade, Serbia, Underdog: +270) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Ukraden scores with a jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Kass lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Kass misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Ukraden attacks with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Kass hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Ukraden uses a left jab and also lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:53) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Kass misses with an attempted body shot and gets countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 03:34) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:57) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Kass is off target with a left jab but hits a left to the body. Ukraden hits a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:08) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Kass tries to go to the body but doesn't reach. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Ukraden misses with a left jab and also misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:51) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Ukraden scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Kass scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Ukraden misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:51) A feint is bought entirely by Ukraden, leaving her wide open. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Kass slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 00:34) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Kass counters a right hand with a left jab and a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:18) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (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 Kass. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 04:17) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Ukraden misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Kass to attack with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 03:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Kass scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Ukraden misses a jab but hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Kass scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Ukraden scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Kass misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Ukraden attacks with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Kass misses with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Ukraden doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Kass avoids a right hand to the body and counters with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Taking a few gulps of breath, Kass is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Kass finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Ukraden finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 2 - 02:08) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Ukraden misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Kass comes in with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Ukraden is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Kass misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Ukraden slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:12) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Kass hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Ukraden doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:54) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 00:35) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Kass lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Ukraden doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Kass lands a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Ukraden hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Ukraden, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Ukraden hits a jab but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Kass lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Kass misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Ukraden uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:17) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Kass finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Ukraden misses a jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:57) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Kass finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Ukraden misses with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:18) A few deep breaths betray that Kass is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 3 - 03:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Ukraden is left exposed after a missed right hook to the ribs and gets countered with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:40) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Kass clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Kass tries to pull Ukraden down into her guard. (Rd 3 - 02:17) The attempt is unsuccessful, Ukraden blocked it and takes control of the grappling. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Ukraden attempts to wrestle Kass to the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:05) It doesn't work, Kass defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Ukraden attempts to wrestle Kass to the ground. (Rd 3 - 01:48) The takedown doesn't work, Kass blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Kass tries to lock her legs around the waist of Ukraden, wanting to pull her down to the floor. (Rd 3 - 01:35) The attempt is unsuccessful, Ukraden blocked it and takes control of the grappling. (Rd 3 - 01:15) With control of the clinch, Ukraden tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:15) It's unsuccessful, Kass maintained a good solid base. (Rd 3 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Ukraden attempts to wrestle Kass to the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:59) It doesn't work, Kass defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Ukraden separates from Kass and we're back to a stand-off. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Breathing very hard, Kass is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Ukraden appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, her hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 3 - 00:25) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Ukraden, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Ukraden. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Kass misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Ukraden comes in with a jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:26) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Kass misses with a big right hand, allowing Ukraden to counter with a great right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:24) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Kass hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. Ukraden scores with a jab but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Breathing very hard, Ukraden is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 03:10) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Ukraden attempts a trip to put Kass on the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Kass blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Wanting to take it to the ground, Kass attempts to drag Ukraden down into her guard. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Ukraden defends the attempt to drag her down, and takes control of the clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Ukraden tries to take Kass down. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Kass stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Kass tries to lock her legs around the waist of Ukraden, wanting to pull her down to the floor. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Kass gets it, Ukraden is now trapped in her guard. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Kass goes for the sweep from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Kass sweeps Ukraden over, taking full mount in one fluid motion! (Rd 4 - 01:44) Kass pounds away and Ukraden struggles to deal with them. (Rd 4 - 01:44) Ukraden tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Kass has her back! (Rd 4 - 01:30) Ukraden is in huge trouble now, as Kass successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 4 - 01:18) With both hooks in, Kass tries to flatten Ukraden out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Ukraden doesn't allow the arm to go under her chin. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Kass keeps both hooks, despite Ukraden trying to pull them apart. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Kass pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Kass, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Ukraden gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, she has to tap! (Rd 4 - 00:12) The winner, by submission; Tiiu Kass! Official Result: Tiiu 'Tigress' Kass defeats Maja 'The Warrior' Ukraden (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:48 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Maja Ukraden announces that this was her last MMA fight as she has decided to retire. Post-Fight: Tiiu Kass name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Saya Ikegami (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Favorite: -150) vs. Suzanne Elder (5-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Yonkers, New York, Underdog: -140) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Ikegami attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Elder throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Ikegami fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Elder with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Ikegami forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Elder misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:32) A one-two from Ikegami fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:21) A jab hits home from Ikegami and then she hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Ikegami comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Elder lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Ikegami lands a left hand and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Ikegami comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Elder lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Ikegami fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Elder had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Ikegami lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:04) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Ikegami attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Elder fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Ikegami hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Elder comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Ikegami counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Ikegami steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Elder hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Ikegami can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits Elder with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Ikegami comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Ikegami bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Ikegami connects with two left jabs, but Elder evades a big right to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:22) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Ikegami steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Elder throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Ikegami throws a one-two, but Elder was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Ikegami comes forward, walking down Elder. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Elder lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Ikegami hits two left jabs and then she catches Elder with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Ikegami fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Elder shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Ikegami cannot stop the takedown and only catches Elder in half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Elder pounds away on Ikegami, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Elder. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Ikegami comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Elder fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Ikegami throws a one-two, but Elder was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Ikegami attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Elder fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Ikegami doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Ikegami comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Elder tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Ikegami lands a left hand and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:59) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Elder comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Ikegami slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Ikegami comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Ikegami is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Ikegami can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Ikegami comes forward, walking down Elder. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Ikegami steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Elder. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Ikegami throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Ikegami is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Moving forward, Elder looks to strike. Ikegami stands ready. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Ikegami dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Elder moves in to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Ikegami scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Elder lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:09) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Ikegami. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Ikegami stalks forward, pressuring Elder. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Ikegami avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Ikegami uses a left jab but Elder avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Ikegami lands two left hands, but misses when she attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Moving forward constantly, Ikegami is pressuring Elder. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Ikegami moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Elder. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Ikegami lands a jab and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Stepping in, Elder looks to engage. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Ikegami slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:09) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Ikegami, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Ikegami is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:55) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Ikegami comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Elder manages a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Ikegami throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 04:20) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 03:51) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 03:35) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Ikegami lets Elder step in, ready to counter. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Ikegami slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 02:47) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Ikegami acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Ikegami hits a left jab and then hits Elder with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Ikegami glances at the clock, grimacing slightly. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Elder steps in, watched all the way by Ikegami. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Elder misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Ikegami comes in with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Ikegami can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:09) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Ikegami is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 00:44) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Elder steps in, watched all the way by Ikegami. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Elder misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Ikegami, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Ikegami up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:47) Moving forward, Elder looks to strike. Ikegami stands ready. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Ikegami counters a right hand with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Ikegami forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Elder hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Ikegami throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Elder steps in to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Ikegami uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Elder lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:04) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Ikegami. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Looking very tired, Ikegami clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Ikegami tries to wriggle free, but Elder controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Elder is looking to muscle Ikegami back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Elder achieves it, pinning Ikegami to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Ikegami gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Elder pins Ikegami up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Ikegami looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Ikegami gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Elder scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Ikegami is trapped against the cage and Elder punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:06) Elder uses dirty boxing to punish Ikegami while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Elder, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Ikegami hopping on one foot. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Ikegami gets dragged to the mat where she can only pull half guard. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Elder starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Elder passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Ikegami starts scrambling. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Ikegami manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Ikegami punches down at Elder, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Elder pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Ikegami fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Elder struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Elder, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Bleeding, Ikegami is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) Ikegami comes forward. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Ikegami looks to pressure Elder, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 5 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Ikegami and then she catches Elder with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Ikegami moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Elder into exchanging strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Ikegami avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Ikegami throws a two-punch combo but Elder avoids both. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Elder is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Ikegami steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Elder lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Ikegami throws a one-two, but Elder was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 03:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 03:31) Ikegami lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Moving forward constantly, Ikegami is pressuring Elder. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Elder misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 03:07) A one-two from Ikegami fails to land. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Ikegami initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Elder hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Ikegami throws a two-punch combo but Elder avoids both. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Ikegami forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Elder hit two counter left hands. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Ikegami can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Ikegami comes forward, walking down Elder. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Elder scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Ikegami connects with a nice jab and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:30) A jab hits home from Ikegami and then she hits Elder with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Ikegami looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 01:09) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:45) There's a takedown attempt from Elder. (Rd 5 - 00:45) Elder gets a single leg takedown! Ikegami pulls guard off it. (Rd 5 - 00:45) That's three takedowns from three attempts for Elder. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Elder unloads with some right hands, but Ikegami deals with them comfortably. (Rd 5 - 00:14) Elder pounds away on Ikegami, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Elder. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Suzanne Elder! Official Result: Suzanne Elder defeats Saya Ikegami (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Suzanne Elder thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She physically grabs the microphone and calls out Lily Hickmann, saying that she'll destroy her. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Setsuko Henmi (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -180) vs. Yuya Shimizu (8-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +140) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 04:25) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Henmi misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:59) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Henmi misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Shimizu comes in with a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:41) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Shimizu lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Henmi misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:15) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Henmi is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Shimizu tries a high kick but is wide of the mark. (Rd 1 - 02:52) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:49) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Henmi is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Shimizu tries a kick to the body but can't get it. (Rd 1 - 01:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Henmi is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Shimizu lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:23) It looks like Shimizu has been cut above the eye. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Henmi misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 00:35) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Henmi misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Shimizu comes in with a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:21) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Shimizu. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Shimizu. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Shimizu scores with a jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Henmi finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:24) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Henmi misses a jab but lands a leg kick. Shimizu hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:04) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Henmi hits a jab but fails to land a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Shimizu lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:43) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Shimizu lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Henmi doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:43) A strike has re-opened the cut above the eye of Shimizu. (Rd 2 - 03:23) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Henmi is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Shimizu misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Shimizu slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 02:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Shimizu scores with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Henmi doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a glancing high kick. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:19) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Henmi misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Shimizu to attack with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Henmi counters a right hand with a quick kick. (Rd 2 - 01:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Henmi misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Shimizu to attack with a spinning kick. (Rd 2 - 01:02) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Henmi misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Referee Harry A. Bierce calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Shimizu. (Rd 2 - 00:52) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. (Rd 2 - 00:52) We're back underway! (Rd 2 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:45) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Henmi is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Shimizu misses with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Henmi misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short. (Rd 2 - 00:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Henmi misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Henmi took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Shimizu scores with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Henmi doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Shimizu lands a spin kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Henmi hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Henmi is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Shimizu is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:14) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Henmi doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Shimizu uses a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Henmi is off target with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Shimizu scores with a brace of jabs and also connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Shimizu slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Henmi misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Shimizu to attack with a glancing high kick. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Henmi is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Shimizu doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Henmi misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Shimizu comes in with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:57) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Henmi scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Shimizu lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 01:38) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Henmi scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Shimizu hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:54) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:19) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 00:01) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:01) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Henmi is off target with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:01) Shimizu attempts a spinning back kick but is well away from hitting the target. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Shimizu 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Shimizu ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 05:00) Shimizu has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 4 - 04:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Henmi misses a jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Shimizu attempts a spinning back kick but is well away from hitting the target. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Shimizu has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 4 - 04:29) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Henmi goes to the legs with a low kick. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Shimizu finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 4 - 03:45) Shimizu is limping noticeably. (Rd 4 - 03:32) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Henmi misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a left kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Shimizu is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 4 - 03:10) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Henmi is off target with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Shimizu scores with a jab and also hits a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Shimizu looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 02:54) With control of the clinch, Shimizu tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:54) The takedown doesn't work, Henmi blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:31) Henmi tries to get Shimizu into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:31) She has it hooked, Shimizu needs to find a way out quickly. (Rd 4 - 02:16) Using the clinch, Henmi blasts Shimizu with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Henmi tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Shimizu isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 4 - 01:22) From the clinch, Shimizu gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock her out cold! (Rd 4 - 01:09) The winner, by knock out; Setsuko Henmi! Official Result: Setsuko Henmi defeats Yuya Shimizu (Knock Out (Knee) in 3:51 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Setsuko Henmi thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Setsuko Henmi celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Taniko Uchiyama (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -1010) vs. Harriet Fey (4-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Rancho Cucamonga, California, Underdog: +800) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Fey can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Uchiyama with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Fey hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Fey fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Uchiyama. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Uchiyama comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Fey almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Uchiyama holds the other. (Rd 1 - 03:41) With Fey not going down, Uchiyama settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Fey is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:22) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Uchiyama looks to sweep a leg out from under Fey so as to take her down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 02:09) An excellent outside leg trip sees Fey get sent to the mat! (Rd 1 - 02:09) Fey ends up sitting, her legs trapped under Uchiyama, with her back pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Uchiyama tries to lock Fey in a choke. (Rd 1 - 01:45) A guillotine choke is applied; Fey isn't tapping out though! (Rd 1 - 01:45) The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Uchiyama eventually lets go, but may have gassed her arms by trying to squeeze out the submission. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Uchiyama pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Uchiyama unloads with some elbows but Fey deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Uchiyama throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Uchiyama throws a quick elbow, but it doesn't connect. (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 Uchiyama. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Uchiyama. She knows that this is her fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) Fey throws a two-punch combo but Uchiyama avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Uchiyama chooses to shoot in on Fey. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Fey cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Uchiyama has now completed two takedowns. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Uchiyama starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 2 - 04:21) She eventually passes, but only into half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:21) She may have been passed, but Fey is making Uchiyama work very hard on the ground for position. (Rd 2 - 03:18) In half guard, Uchiyama throws a couple of punches designed to keep Fey guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Looking to catch her breath, Uchiyama is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Uchiyama tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Fey can't keep her opponent in half guard, and Uchiyama gains side control. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Uchiyama tries to lock Fey in an armbar. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Fey gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! (Rd 2 - 00:55) By submission, the winner is Taniko Uchiyama! Official Result: Taniko Uchiyama defeats Harriet Fey (Submission (Armbar) in 4:05 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Taniko Uchiyama gives a name-check to everyone at Team Lotus, 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 Lula Baker before taunting her with some insults to get under her skin. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -380) vs. Lula "Bone Shaker" Baker (10-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Charlotte, North Carolina, Underdog: +300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Higgins misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Baker attacks with a jab and a nice left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Higgins connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Baker is off-target with a jab but nails a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Blood is visible, it appears that Baker has suffered a large gash above her eye. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Moving forward constantly, Baker is pressuring Higgins. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Higgins lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Baker throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Baker steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Higgins manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Baker throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Baker comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Baker is now in the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Baker throws a two-punch combo but Higgins avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Baker forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Higgins hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Baker lands a right hand and then she catches Higgins with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Baker uses a right jab, but Higgins evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Higgins, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Baker connects with a jab, but her big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:12) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Higgins slips past a left hook and counters with a jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Baker connects with a nice jab and then catches Higgins with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Higgins is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Baker hits a jab but has a left hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Higgins comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Baker cannot stop the takedown and only catches Higgins in half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Higgins unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Baker. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Baker came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Baker. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) Higgins wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Baker fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Higgins with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Without taking too much damage, Higgins is able to clinch with Baker. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Higgins tries to wrestle Baker backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Higgins achieves it, pinning Baker to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Higgins pins Baker up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Higgins hits Baker, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Baker is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 03:53) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Higgins pins Baker up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Baker lands a right jab, but her big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Baker can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Baker hits a right hand, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Shoulders hunched, Higgins studies her opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 2 - 01:14) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Higgins comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:42) The takedown is completed, Higgins gets side control from it. (Rd 2 - 00:42) That's her second takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Higgins tries to lock Baker into an arm triangle. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Baker doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Higgins blocks Baker as she tries a transition to guard. (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 Higgins. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) Baker moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Higgins hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Baker fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Higgins comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:33) She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Higgins looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Advancing her position with ease, she mounts Baker. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Higgins throws some elbows and Baker struggles to deal with them. (Rd 3 - 03:57) From the looks of it, Higgins may have hurt her hand quite badly while punching away. (Rd 3 - 03:57) If the hand is broken, her job just got a lot tougher. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Higgins unloads with a series of massive elbows and Baker is getting destroyed! (Rd 3 - 03:42) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 03:31) By TKO, the winner is Thea Higgins! Official Result: 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins defeats Lula 'Bone Shaker' Baker (TKO (Strikes) in 1:29 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Lula Baker announces that she feels the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport. Post-Fight: Thea Higgins thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Visibly delighted, Thea Higgins celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Gina "The Vixen" Dixon (9-1, 0-0 CTC, From: San Bernardino, California, Favorite: -240) vs. Lily Hickmann (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Underdog: +190) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Seeing her opponent about to shoot in, Hickmann timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Hickmann looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Dixon stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Dixon tries to use some dirty boxing, but Hickmann uses her wrestling skills to smother her. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Dixon looks to get some strikes in, but Hickmann seizes the chance and wrestles her way into control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Using her wrestling skills, Hickmann is trying to push Dixon up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Dixon doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Dixon tries to wrestle Hickmann backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Dixon doesn't manage it though, Hickmann defended it well. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Hickmann gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Dixon uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Hickmann gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Dixon uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Dixon is looking to muscle Hickmann back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Hickmann ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Dixon tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Hickmann takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Dixon ends up backed against the cage instead. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Showing her ability to control opponents, Hickmann smothers Dixon against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:04) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:17) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Hickmann is wearing Dixon down by keeping her trapped up against the cage and forcing her to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 1 - 01:17) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Hickmann tries to smother Dixon against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes Hickmann against the cage instead. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (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 Hickmann. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Hickmann uses a left jab, but Dixon evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Dixon shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Dixon gets a single leg takedown! Hickmann pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Dixon tries to pass the guard. (Rd 2 - 04:04) She does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Dixon throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Hickmann tries to move to guard, but Dixon doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Dixon pounds away on Hickmann, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Hickmann tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:37) In side control, Dixon throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hickmann guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Hickmann tries to move to guard, but Dixon doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Dixon tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Hickmann tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up her back. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Dixon increases her control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 00:40) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Dixon tries to finish Hickmann off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Hickmann doesn't allow the arm to go under her chin. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Dixon loses her hooks, as Hickmann pries them away. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dixon. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:52) A punch from Hickmann fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Dixon steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Hickmann throws a two-punch combo but Dixon avoids both. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Dixon is able to grab Hickmann. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Hickmann gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Dixon uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Dixon hits Hickmann with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 03:58) Dixon uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Hickmann to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Dixon hits Hickmann with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Dixon tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Hickmann. (Rd 3 - 03:14) Hickmann gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Dixon uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Dixon tries to wrestle Hickmann backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Dixon manages it and controls Hickmann up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Dixon drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Dixon goes to use some dirty boxing, but Hickmann is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Hickmann goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Dixon tries to use some dirty boxing, but Hickmann uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Hickmann uses her wrestling skills to prevent Dixon from throwing any knee strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Hickmann throws a few short punches to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Dixon goes for a knee to the thigh but Hickmann wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) For the first time, Hickmann is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Dixon wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Hickmann throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Dixon gets hold of Hickmann, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Dixon tries to wrestle Hickmann backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Dixon can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Hickmann attempts a trip to put Dixon on the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Hickmann uses a nice inside leg trip and Dixon is forced to pull half guard! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dixon. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Dixon. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:52) Hickmann throws a punch but Dixon was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Hickmann moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Dixon uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Hickmann throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Dixon comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 04:06) A one-two from Hickmann fails to land. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Dixon is able to grab Hickmann. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Dixon is looking to muscle Hickmann back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Dixon can't do it though, and Hickmann gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Hickmann tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:22) The trip doesn't work, Dixon blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Hickmann gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Hickmann uses her wrestling to smother Dixon and stop her from using any dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Dixon uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hickmann as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Hickmann gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Dixon uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Dixon catches Hickmann with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Dixon hits Hickmann with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Dixon uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Hickmann. (Rd 4 - 01:07) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 4 - 01:07) For the first time, Dixon is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Hickmann is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Coming forward, Dixon is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:57) A jab hits home from Hickmann and then she catches Dixon with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Dixon shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:39) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Hickmann pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 00:22) Dixon smothers Hickmann with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dixon. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Hickmann realistically needs to stop her opponent in order to win. (Rd 4 - 00:00) A large bruise is starting to appear on the side of Hickmann, she has not defended her rib cage well enough so far tonight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:50) Dixon wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Hickmann throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 04:39) With a clear opportunity, Dixon is able to move in fast and clinch with Hickmann. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Hickmann tries to wriggle free, but Dixon controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Dixon catches Hickmann with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Dixon hits Hickmann with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Dixon uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hickmann as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:24) Dixon hits Hickmann with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:05) From the grapple, Dixon tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Hickmann is alert and smothers them quickly. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Hickmann tries to wriggle free, but Dixon controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:30) Dixon catches Hickmann with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 02:15) Hickmann gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Dixon uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 5 - 02:00) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Hickmann is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Hickmann connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Dixon gets hold of Hickmann. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Hickmann tries to wriggle free, but Dixon controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 01:09) Dixon hits Hickmann with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:58) Dixon uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Hickmann. (Rd 5 - 00:44) Hickmann tries to wriggle free, but Dixon controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 00:26) Dixon uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hickmann as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:14) Hickmann gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Dixon, 10-9 on my card. (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 Hickmann. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse gives a score of 50-45 in favour of Dixon. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm has given 49-46 to Dixon. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Gina 'The Vixen' Dixon! Official Result: Gina 'The Vixen' Dixon defeats Lily Hickmann (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Gina Dixon praises her team at Dungeon LA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She praises Hickmann for a tough fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Monica "Mayhem" Masters (11-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -410) vs. Carmen "Snap Dragon" Routhwaite (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Underdog: +320) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:54) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:54) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Masters goes to the body but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Routhwaite has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Routhwaite hits a left jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Masters hits a jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Looking a bit tense, Routhwaite moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Routhwaite scores with a jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Masters lands a quick punch but misses with a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Routhwaite misses a jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Masters hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:44) It looks like Routhwaite has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Routhwaite got poked in the eye on that last shot and the fight temporarily halts. (Rd 1 - 03:33) She gets a few moments to recover in a neutral corner. (Rd 1 - 03:33) The referee signals for the fight to resume. (Rd 1 - 03:28) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Routhwaite uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Masters lands a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:09) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Masters scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. Routhwaite scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Masters slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:44) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Masters misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Routhwaite to attack with a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 01:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Routhwaite connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Masters lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Routhwaite rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 01:07) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Routhwaite scores with a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Masters misses a jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Judging from the reaction of Routhwaite, that shot may have seriously damaged her jaw. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:44) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Routhwaite slips past a right hook and counters with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:28) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Routhwaite hits a jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Masters lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Routhwaite misses a jab but just about lands a head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Masters lands a left hook. (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 Masters. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Routhwaite in between rounds. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 04:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Routhwaite scores a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Masters uses a pair of left jabs but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:56) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 03:23) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 02:53) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Masters lands a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Routhwaite connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Masters almost falls over as she backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked her! (Rd 2 - 02:17) Routhwaite hits a right hand, but it lacked the power to put Masters down. (Rd 2 - 01:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Routhwaite just about lands a head kick. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Masters hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:26) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Masters comes forward. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Routhwaite lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Masters hits a left jab and then she catches Routhwaite with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:27) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Routhwaite goes up top with a head kick, but only gets a glancing blow. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Masters uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Masters took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Masters ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Routhwaite slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Routhwaite misses a right hook and gets countered with a vicious right cross! (Rd 3 - 04:23) Routhwaite is out! It's all over! (Rd 3 - 04:23) By knock out, the winner is Monica Masters! Official Result: Monica 'Mayhem' Masters defeats Carmen 'Snap Dragon' Routhwaite (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:37 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Monica Masters thanks everyone connected to Lady Shiva's for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Visibly delighted, Monica Masters celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Hester "The Slayer" Maclean (9-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Favorite: -1040) vs. Beckie "Bex-Dex" Dexter (2-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Underdog: +830) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a roar from the crowd as Dexter enters, she is from around here. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Maclean slips past a right hook and counters with a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:41) Dexter goes down hard, she's out! (Rd 1 - 04:41) The winner, by knock out, is Hester 'The Slayer' Maclean! Official Result: Hester 'The Slayer' Maclean defeats Beckie 'Bex-Dex' Dexter (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:19 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Beckie Dexter takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat she has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Hester Maclean gives a name-check to everyone at Dungeon LA, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Hester Maclean celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC. Attendance: 341 Gate Reciepts: $33,759 Sponsorship: $38,642 Ad Revenue: $463,820 Merchandise: $5,018 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $81,867) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Hester Maclean $8,910 Beckie Dexter $1,440 Perf: Maclean: $5,000 Monica Masters $4,250 Carmen Routhwaite $1,845 Gina Dixon $2,550 Lily Hickmann $1,722 Thea Higgins $17,380 Lula Baker $16,680 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Taniko Uchiyama $2,720 Harriet Fey $1,560 Setsuko Henmi $7,720 Yuya Shimizu $1,680 KotN: Henmi: $5,000 Suzanne Elder $2,210 Saya Ikegami $1,920 Tiiu Kass $7,720 Maja Ukraden $1,560 SotN: Kass: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $24,452 Profit: $425,912 Critical Rating: 81% Commercial Rating: 36% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -4.5% 80.0% (High Level Regional) USA -3.6% 0.6% (Low Level National) UK -3.6% 76.4% (High Level Regional) Europe -1.8% 70.6% (High Level Regional) Australia -2.2% 76.3% (High Level Regional) Japan -3.6% 88.1% (High Level Regional) Asia -2.2% 74.8% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.7% 58.6% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico -2.2% 74.0% (High Level Regional) South America -3.6% 76.4% (High Level Regional) Central America -1.0% 70.3% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.4% 48.9% (Mid Level Regional) News - Beckie Dexter announces to the crowd following her destruction at the hands of Hester Maclean that she is retiring from the sport. She retires with a professional record of 2-5, with an 0-1 promotional record with CTC, including a first round knock out loss to Hester Maclean at Canadian Tournament Combat 53. - Lula Baker announced to the crowd following her loss to Thea Higgins that she is now retiring from MMA. She leaves the sport with a professional record 10-5, with an 0-1 promotional record with CTC, including a third round TKO loss to Thea Higgins at Canadian Tournament Combat 53. - Maja Ukraden announced to the crowd following her loss to Tiiu Kass that she is now retiring from MMA. She leaves the sport with a professional record of 7-5, including an 0-1 promotional record with CTC, including a fourth round submission loss to Tiiu Kass at Canadian Tournament Combat 53. - The CTC announce that the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round rematch between Ranieri Fernanda and Guillermo Morales will take place at Canadian Tournament Combat 59 on Friday, Week 3, October, along with Third Round fights in the Lightweight Division. - Thea Higgins suffered broken fingers during her third round TKO victory over Lula Baker, and will miss three weeks of training. This should not stop her from continuing on in the tournament. - The following fighters have been released by the CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Carmen Routhwaite, Lily Hickmann, Harriet Fey, Yuya Shimizu, and Saya Ikegami. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None

Friday, Week 4, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hester "The Slayer" Maclean (9-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -1040) vs. Beckie "Bex-Dex" Dexter (2-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +830) Hester Maclean was taught boxing by her father, former professional and one-time world title contender "Dirty" Harry Maclean, and she has some of the best hands in Womens MMA. Her weakness is that as dangerous as she is standing, she loses all her threat the second she is taken down. A former XCC Women's champion, she is now best known for being part of the WEFF Bantamweight division. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Monica Masters in WEFF. Beckie Dexter is a relatively limited fighter who hails from Canada. A striker who can use both her fists and feet, she lacks the power or versatility to really threaten. A member of the original WEFF roster, she was eventually cut with a 2-4 record after getting knocked out in under three minutes by Rain Richards in the summer of 2001. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Monica "Mayhem" Masters (11-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -410) vs. Carmen "Snap Dragon" Routhwaite (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #66, Underdog: +320) Monica Masters was born in England but now resides in Baltimore, she belies her "pretty in pink" looks by actually being a tough, energetic striker with a fantastic chin. Orginally part of XCC, she moved to WEFF (along with the rest of the roster) in May 1999. She has continued to thrive in her new surroundings, remaining undefeated despite having faced elite-level talent like Michelle Addams and Hester Maclean. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Hester Maclean in WEFF. Carmen "Snap Dragon" Routhwaite decided to enter MMA after doing well at kick boxing. Her strikes are crisp and precise, particularly her head kick, but she is sorely lacking in other areas of MMA and will need to dramatically improve if she is to move forward. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Denise Phelan in the first round of the tournament. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Gina "The Vixen" Dixon (9-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -240) vs. Lily Hickmann (7-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Underdog: +190) Gina Dixon is a strong grappler, who likes to keep close to her opponents where she can control them and grind out victories. This approach has seen her enjoy a lot of success so far in her career, with a single loss, an upset loss to Kerry Silverman where Dixon was visibly out of sorts, the only blemish on her record. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Gianna Russo in WEFF. Lily Hickmann is a competent wrestler, who has the grappling ability to make life tough for many opponents, but ultimately seems to lack the firepower or submission in her arsenal to end a fight. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Hanae Maehata in the first round of the tournament. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (7-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -380) vs. Lula "Bone Shaker" Baker (10-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +300) Thea Higgins is a ground and pound specialist from Chicago, who has one of the best double leg takedowns in Womens MMA and it seems she can take down virtually anyone she wants at any time. After dominating on the local circuit, she joined WEFF in February 1998. Lula Baker is a hard-hitting kick boxer from Charlotte, North Carolina, who is known for her big punching power and never-say-die attitude. She doesn't have the skill levels to ever worry the elite, but she's a tough test for pretty much everyone else. This is a rematch of their fight at WEFF 24: Lehane vs. Thompson in July 2001, where Baker won by TKO in the second round. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Taniko Uchiyama (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -1010) vs. Harriet Fey (4-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Underdog: +800) Taniko Uchiyama is a jiu-jitsu specialist, who is known for her active guard and her extraordinary flexibility. 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 have to be addressed before she can really challenge the big names in the sport. She is coming off a second round submission victory over Naora Kikuchi in KDM FC. Harriet Fey is a pretty unexceptional kick boxer, just one of the many one-dimensional strikers in Womens MMA. She has been a regular with WEFF for many years, being one of their original roster, but has never done anything to break out of the pack or show any hint that she'll go on to bigger or better things. She is coming off a Split Decision loss to Vanessa Phillips in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Setsuko Henmi (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Favorite: -180) vs. Yuya Shimizu (8-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +140) Setsuko Henmi is a Muay Thai striker, who is a promising raw talent who has decent strikes and can end fights from the clinch, but who also lacks a ground game and is vulnerable to powerful grapplers. If she works hard on improving her all-around game she could go on to great success. Yuya Shimizu is trained in the Jeet Kune Do martial art, and is a good, creative striker who likes to use a lot of powerful kicks in her fights. At 5'10" she often has a reach advantage over her opponent, and she has become good at using that to pepper them with jabs and leg kicks while staying out of range. She is no relation to fellow KDM FC competitor Hanako Shimizu, who she in fact faced and lost to in 2001. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Romi Takahashi in KDM FC. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Saya Ikegami (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -150) vs. Suzanne Elder (5-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Underdog: -140) Saya Ikegami is a Karate fighter from Japan. An unorthodox striker, she likes to throw in surprising moves in order to keep her opponent off balance, and that usually makes for entertaining bouts. She is widely regarded as one of the best Bantamweights in Japan, although a lack of good competition means that it is difficult to judge how she would do against really top opponents. She took her first steps towards finding out when she joined KDM FC in 2001, moving up to Featherweight in the process. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Umeka Fujiwara in KDM FC. Suzanne Elder is a wrestler from the New York area, who combines solid grappling with great physical strength, allowing her to manhandle opponents. What she currently lacks is a decent stand-up game to complement it. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tiiu "Tigress" Kass (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -340) vs. Maja "The Warrior" Ukraden (7-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +270) Tiiu Kass is Estonian, a trained boxer, and it is her hands that present her biggest threat in MMA, being both quick and powerful. She is quite one-dimensional though, and so is easy to strategize against. A regular on the European local circuit, the lack of competition in that area is really hurting her career and it is generally agreed that she needs to move to North America or Asia sooner rather than later. Maja Ukraden is a Serbian former boxer who moved to MMA in 1995, just when Womens MMA was first beginning. She is fairly one-dimensional, but has enough power in her hands to make her a dangerous opponent to the unwary. Weigh-In Results Hester Maclean (135 lbs) vs. Beckie Dexter (135 lbs) Monica Masters (135 lbs) vs. Carmen Routhwaite (135 lbs) Gina Dixon (135 lbs) vs. Lily Hickmann (135 lbs) Thea Higgins (135 lbs) vs. Lula Baker (135 lbs) Taniko Uchiyama (135 lbs) vs. Harriet Fey (135 lbs) Setsuko Henmi (135 lbs) vs. Yuya Shimizu (135 lbs) Saya Ikegami (135 lbs) vs. Suzanne Elder (135 lbs) Tiiu Kass (135 lbs) vs. Maja Ukraden (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 53 Full Fight Card WBW: Hester Maclean vs. Beckie Dexter WBW: Monica Masters vs. Carmen Routhwaite WBW: Gina Dixon vs. Lily Hickmann WBW: Thea Higgins vs. Lula Baker WBW: Taniko Uchiyama vs. Harriet Fey WBW: Setsuko Henmi vs. Yuya Shimizu WBW: Saya Ikegami vs. Suzanne Elder WBW: Tiiu Kass vs. Maja Ukraden

Saturday, Week 3, September 2002 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 WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Katarzyna "Killer" Wojciechowska (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Underdog: +120) vs. Machiko "Blaze" Fujii (5-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Sakai, Japan, Favorite: -160) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Stewart Morecambe, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Fujii hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Wojciechowska lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) It looked like we were about to see Fujii try and get some grappling started, but Wojciechowska was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Wojciechowska can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Blood is visible on Fujii, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under her eye. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Wojciechowska closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:19) A jab is wide from Wojciechowska, but then she hits Fujii with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Wojciechowska steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Wojciechowska fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Fujii. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Wojciechowska throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Fujii moves in fast and shoots on Wojciechowska. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Wojciechowska sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Fujii uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Wojciechowska throws a two-punch combo but Fujii avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Wojciechowska lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Wojciechowska moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Wojciechowska throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Fujii wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Wojciechowska connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:00) The clock is stopped as referee Kyle Crisp wants to check the cut on Fujii. (Rd 1 - 02:00) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 1 - 02:00) The referee signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 1 - 01:45) Fujii shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Wojciechowska cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:45) That's her first successful takedown from two attempts. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Fujii lies on top of Wojciechowska, basically smothering her. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Fujii smothers Wojciechowska with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Fujii looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Wojciechowska finds her opponent too skilled, and Fujii passes guard into side control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Fujii. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) Wojciechowska lands two left hands and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Wojciechowska lands two left hands, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Wojciechowska lands two left hands and then hits Fujii with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Fujii is hurt, that blow seems to have broken her nose judging by the blood. (Rd 2 - 03:54) That's going to cause Fujii some major problems with her breathing. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Retreating until backed against the cage, Fujii looks punch-drunk...she may be in big trouble! She is covering up as best as she can, but is vulnerable! (Rd 2 - 03:39) Wojciechowska punishes Fujii with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 03:34) Wojciechowska punishes Fujii with a straight right! (Rd 2 - 03:28) Wojciechowska hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Fujii continues to cover up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Wojciechowska smashes Fujii with a big right hand through the guard! Fujii can do nothing but try and cover up! (Rd 2 - 03:21) Referee Kyle Crisp pulls Wojciechowska away, stopping the fight! Fujii is left slumped against the cage, dazed and wobbling. (Rd 2 - 03:21) That looked like a late call, referee Kyle Crisp should have gotten in there earlier. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Katarzyna 'Killer' Wojciechowska takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Katarzyna 'Killer' Wojciechowska defeats Machiko 'Blaze' Fujii (TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Katarzyna Wojciechowska name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Romi Takahashi (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Favorite: -230) vs. Rose Nessa (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: London, England, Underdog: +180) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Stewart Morecambe, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Nessa rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Takahashi hits a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Nessa lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Takahashi finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Nessa hits a jab and also lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Takahashi lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Nessa connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Takahashi shouts at her opponent, telling them to bring it on. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Nessa slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:39) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:10) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Nessa doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Nessa lets two punches sail past, her head movement proving far too good for Takahashi. (Rd 1 - 02:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Nessa doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Takahashi hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Nessa dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Nessa pulls her best mean face and tries to stare her opponent down. (Rd 1 - 02:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Takahashi misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Nessa hits a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Nessa connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Takahashi finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:40) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Takahashi hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Nessa finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Nessa slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Nessa misses with a pair of jabs and also misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Nessa bobs and weaves, making two punches miss. (Rd 1 - 00:38) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Nessa slips past a right hook and counters with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Takahashi misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Nessa took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Nessa lands a one-two. Takahashi lands a left jab and also lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Nessa is off target with a left jab but scores with a left hook to the side of the body. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Takahashi uses a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 03:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Nessa lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Takahashi hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:41) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Takahashi misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Nessa attacks with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:23) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Nessa is off target with a pair of jabs and also doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Takahashi misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Takahashi scores with a jab but doesn't reach with a hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Nessa uses a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Takahashi misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Nessa hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:37) For the first time, Nessa is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 01:55) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Takahashi hits a jab but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Nessa uses a left jab and also scores with a left hook to the side of the body. (Rd 2 - 01:35) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Takahashi hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Nessa hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Taking a few gulps of breath, Takahashi is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:20) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Takahashi is off-target with two jabs but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Nessa lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Nessa lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Takahashi hits a jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 00:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Takahashi misses with an attempted body shot and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand to the body that is too short. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Nessa, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Nessa up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Nessa hits a jab but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Takahashi is off-target with two jabs but hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Nessa scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Takahashi is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:15) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Takahashi misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Takahashi doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Nessa scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:35) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Takahashi scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Nessa lands a left jab and also lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:12) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Takahashi misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Nessa to attack with a brace of jabs that are followed by a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 02:20) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Takahashi misses with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Nessa uses a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Nessa hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Takahashi misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:11) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Takahashi lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Nessa hits a pair of jabs but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Nessa is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 00:46) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Takahashi hits a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Nessa hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:08) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Nessa is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Takahashi misses a jab but scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Nessa looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Nessa took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Takahashi needs to take it up a level, she's going to lose this fight unless she can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Nessa misses a right hook and gets countered with a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Takahashi hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Nessa hits a jab and also hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:38) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Nessa tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip her to the floor. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Nessa doesn't get it, Takahashi blocked any attempt to move her. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Nessa attempts a trip to put Takahashi on the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Nessa can't get the trip, as Takahashi wrestles her way into a dominant position. (Rd 4 - 03:02) Nessa looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 03:02) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Takahashi tries to pull Nessa down into her guard. (Rd 4 - 03:02) She achieves it, Nessa is now on the ground in her guard. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Takahashi tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Nessa. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Nessa fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 02:16) Takahashi attempts to sweep Nessa. (Rd 4 - 02:16) The sweep is partially successful, at least in unbalancing Nessa, and suddenly there's a wild scramble for position as both fighters look for an advantage. (Rd 4 - 01:58) The scramble leaves Nessa on her back pulling half guard. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Takahashi throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Nessa gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Takahashi is too quick though, and grabs side control before Nessa can get up. (Rd 4 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Takahashi pounds away but Nessa deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 4 - 00:40) Nessa tries to pull guard on Takahashi but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Takahashi pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Takahashi blocks Nessa as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Takahashi. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if she can take this final round, I can't see Takahashi winning on the judges' scorecards. She needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Nessa misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Takahashi to attack with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 04:27) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Takahashi slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:13) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:13) With control of the clinch, Nessa tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:13) Nessa doesn't get the takedown, Takahashi instead wrestles her way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:49) Takahashi tries to lock her legs around the waist of Nessa, wanting to pull her down to the floor. (Rd 5 - 03:49) The attempt is successful, Nessa is sucked down into her guard. (Rd 5 - 03:31) Takahashi tries to sweep Nessa. (Rd 5 - 03:31) The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. (Rd 5 - 03:16) A few deep breaths betray that Takahashi is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 5 - 03:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 03:07) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Nessa tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Takahashi doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 5 - 02:57) Takahashi doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 02:51) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 5 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:21) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 02:21) Takahashi doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:21) Nessa hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 5 - 02:09) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 02:09) Nessa looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:09) She has the takedown! Takahashi pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 01:55) Nessa attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 5 - 01:55) Takahashi allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow her to try and scramble. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Nessa looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Takahashi takes her back! She was lightning quick there, what a great move! (Rd 5 - 01:28) Takahashi unloads with big right hands, but Nessa is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 5 - 01:15) Takahashi gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 5 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Takahashi fires away with punches, and Nessa is stung by several big shots. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Takahashi pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Takahashi pounds away and Nessa eats a few big strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Takahashi 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) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Nessa. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Stewart Morecambe has given 48-47 to Takahashi. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marianne Froth gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Nessa. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Rose Nessa is the winner by split decision! Official Result: Rose Nessa defeats Romi Takahashi (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Rose Nessa name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Henrietta "Hell Cat" Stein (8-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Underdog: +230) vs. "Home Wrecker" Ruth Becker (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Favorite: -290) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Stewart Morecambe, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Stein throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Becker quickly shoots on Stein. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Stein sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Stein lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Stein moves in on Becker, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:55) A jab hits home from Stein and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:34) A jab is wide from Stein, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:16) A defensive jab hits from Becker. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Stein hits a left hand, but Becker steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Stein closes in on Becker, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Becker had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Stein can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Stein fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Stein can't connect with a jab, but then hits Becker with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Stein looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Becker scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Stein can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Becker comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:40) The takedown is successful, Stein pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Becker lies on top of Stein, basically smothering her. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Time slips away as Becker successfully keeps Stein stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:14) The clock runs down as Stein is being smothered against the ground by Becker. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Stein, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) Becker may have been setting up to shoot, but Stein aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:49) A jab hits home from Stein and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Stein comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Stein lands a jab and then catches Becker with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Becker comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Stein sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Stein can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Stein hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Stein acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a relaxed nod of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Becker shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Stein almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Becker has hold of one leg. (Rd 2 - 03:15) With Stein not going down, Becker settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Stein takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Becker smothers Stein against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 2 - 02:37) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Becker is wearing Stein down by keeping her trapped up against the cage and forcing her to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 2 - 02:37) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 2 - 01:35) 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 2 - 01:29) Becker shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Stein almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Becker holds the other. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Becker uses the position to drive Stein up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Stein is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Stein is trapped against the cage and Becker hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Stein is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Using tight body-to-body control, Becker is slowly wearing Stein down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her. (Rd 2 - 00:22) The remainder of the round passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Becker. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) Stein closes in on Becker, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Stein and then she lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Stein can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Taking a few gulps of breath, Stein is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Becker isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if she gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Stein can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Stein steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Becker may have been aiming to get in close, but Stein aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Stein can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Becker with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Stein comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Stein fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Stein lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Stein lands a left jab, but Becker steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 3 - 02:32) There's a takedown attempt from Becker. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Becker couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Stein hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Unable to complete the takedown, Becker instead pushes Stein up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Becker smothers Stein against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Becker uses dirty boxing to punish Stein while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Showing her ability to exert control, Becker smothers Stein up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Showing her ability to control opponents, Becker smothers Stein against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:28) The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Becker came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Becker is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:45) A jab hits home from Stein and then she catches Becker with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Becker shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Stein stops the takedown with a great sprawl. She steps away to safety. (Rd 4 - 03:55) A jab lands from Stein, but Becker evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Stein looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Becker, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Stein lands a left hand and then catches Becker with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:34) It looks like Becker has been cut above the eye. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Stein can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Stein is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 4 - 03:00) A tentative jab from Becker lands. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Stein throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Becker is equal to all of them. (Rd 4 - 02:49) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Becker, but Stein was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:49) A jab lands from Stein, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 4 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Stein closes in on Becker, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Stein hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Stein confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Becker looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Stein simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 02:00) A jab is wide from Stein, but then she catches Becker with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:48) Stein lands a jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Circling, Becker clearly wants to shoot in but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Stein can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:19) Stein looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Stein moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Stein throws a punch but Becker was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Stein lands a left jab, but Becker evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Stein moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Becker had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Stein hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:16) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Becker. (Rd 4 - 00:16) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, it's clearly a deep one...and he signals that the fight should be stopped! (Rd 4 - 00:16) Henrietta 'Hell Cat' Stein takes the win by TKO due to a cut! Official Result: Henrietta 'Hell Cat' Stein defeats 'Home Wrecker' Ruth Becker (TKO (Cut) in 4:44 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Henrietta Stein takes the microphone and announces that she is now retiring following this fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Rain "Storm" Richards (13-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Overland Park, Kansas, Favorite: -580) vs. Angelina Keiff (6-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +460) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Stewart Morecambe, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Keiff comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Richards hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:28) A one-two from Keiff fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Richards tries a kick to the body but can't get it. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Keiff misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:46) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Keiff lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Richards lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:27) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Keiff misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Richards attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:09) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:36) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:17) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Keiff hits a left jab but is well off target with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Richards uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:54) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Richards misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Keiff to attack with a jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:28) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Keiff misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Keiff steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Richards hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Keiff throws a two-punch combo but Richards avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Keiff is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Richards hits a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Richards hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. Keiff is off-target with a jab but lands 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 Richards, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 04:25) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Keiff misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Keiff comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Richards hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Keiff throws a two-punch combo but Richards avoids both. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Keiff misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:29) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Keiff misses with a big right hand, allowing Richards to counter with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Keiff is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Keiff hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Richards goes up top with a head kick, but only gets a glancing blow. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Keiff moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Richards into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Richards hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Keiff lands a left hand and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Keiff gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Richards uses a left jab but fails to land a body kick. Keiff hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Keiff forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Richards hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Keiff doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 02:06) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Richards misses a right hook and gets countered with a head kick that just about landed, albeit without much power. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Richards misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Keiff to attack with a quick left jab and a head kick that is off-target. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Keiff stalks forward, pressuring Richards. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Richards scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Keiff lands a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Keiff misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Keiff comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Richards hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:41) A one-two from Keiff fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Keiff limps slightly as she circles. (Rd 2 - 00:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Keiff misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Richards attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a glancing blow with a right head kick. (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 Richards. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Richards ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) Keiff comes forward to attack. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Richards scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Keiff throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 04:23) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Richards is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:11) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Keiff is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 3 - 04:02) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Keiff misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Standing and trading is not working for Keiff, so far in this fight she has simply been out-classed and out-struck. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Richards counters a right hand with a pair of jabs that are followed by a low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Keiff hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Richards scores with a jab and also hits a left to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:47) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 02:27) Keiff is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 02:27) 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 - 01:55) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Keiff misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Richards comes in with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Keiff connects with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Richards finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Keiff moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Richards into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Richards scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Keiff throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Keiff moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Richards looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Keiff simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Keiff connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Richards counters a right hand with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Keiff misses with a big right hand, allowing Richards to counter with a quick left jab and a glancing high kick. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Keiff stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Using her wrestling skills, Richards is trying to push Keiff up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:09) She does so and now has Keiff pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Richards. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if she wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Keiff will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:47) Keiff steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Richards hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:47) A one-two from Keiff fails to land. (Rd 4 - 04:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Keiff misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Limping quite noticeably, Keiff is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 4 - 03:59) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 4 - 03:35) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:35) Richards scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. Keiff hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Keiff looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Keiff shouts at her opponent, telling them to bring it on. (Rd 4 - 03:13) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Keiff misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Richards to attack with a spin kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:30) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Using her wrestling skills, Richards is trying to push Keiff up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Keiff ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:15) Richards pins Keiff up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 01:56) Richards hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Richards pins Keiff up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Richards hits a knee strike to the stomach. (Rd 4 - 01:06) Richards pins Keiff up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Richards drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Richards hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Richards catches Keiff with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Keiff is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Richards doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 00:05) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Richards took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Keiff realistically needs to stop her opponent in order to win. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Keiff misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Richards tries to wrestle Keiff backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:43) Keiff ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Richards catches Keiff with a hard knee strike to the stomach while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Keiff gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Keiff takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Richards smothers Keiff against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 5 - 03:28) Richards hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 5 - 03:15) Richards catches Keiff with a hard elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:59) 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 5 - 02:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 02:45) Keiff misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Keiff looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Richards has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Keiff is off-target with a jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 5 - 02:11) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Keiff misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Richards hits a left hand. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Limping quite noticeably, Keiff is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 5 - 01:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 01:43) Keiff misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 01:35) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Richards tries to wrestle Keiff backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Richards manages it and controls Keiff up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Keiff is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:08) Richards catches Keiff with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Richards seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Richards smothers Keiff against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Keiff takes a knee strike to the inside of her own knee. (Rd 5 - 00:41) Richards hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 00:34) Richards smothers Keiff against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Fighting through her exhaustion, Richards pins Keiff up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:18) The rest of the round sees them doing very little, much to the annoyance of the crowd. They're both nearly out on their feet with exhaustion. (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 Richards, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Rain 'Storm' Richards! Official Result: Rain 'Storm' Richards defeats Angelina Keiff (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Rain Richards thanks everyone connected to Dungeon LA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She says that she is very happy to have won on her CTC debut and she's very happy here. She knows how to talk herself up, and certainly benefits from getting a live microphone in front of her. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Chie "The Bride" Namiki (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +500) vs. "Canadian Storm" Erica Page (10-5, 0-0 CTC, From: La Tuque, Quebec, Favorite: -630) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Page shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:48) The takedown is completed, Page gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Page attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 04:41) The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Namiki has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 04:08) By submission, the winner is Erica Page! Official Result: 'Canadian Storm' Erica Page defeats Chie 'The Bride' Namiki (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 0:52 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Chie Namiki announces that this was her last MMA fight as she has decided to retire. Post-Fight: Erica Page takes the microphone and announces that she has decided to retire from MMA. Erica Page thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (8-3, 0-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -590) vs. Mizuki Watanabe (5-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +470) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Seeing her opponent about to shoot in, Watanabe timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Watanabe looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Watanabe can't get the takedown as Summers wrestles her way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Summers is trying to push Watanabe so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:10) She does so and now has Watanabe pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Watanabe takes a knee strike to the inside of her own knee. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Watanabe waits for Summers to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn her around so that Summers now has her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Watanabe tries to smother Summers against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes Watanabe against the cage instead. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Summers looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Watanabe proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Summers wrestles back against Watanabe, turning her around so that she now has her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Summers attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Watanabe pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Watanabe throws a few short punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:47) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Moving in fast, Watanabe wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Watanabe attempts to wrestle Summers to the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Watanabe can't get the takedown as Summers wrestles her way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Clinched with Watanabe, Summers looks to try and take her down. (Rd 1 - 00:59) The takedown is completed, Summers gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Summers throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Watanabe tries to move to guard, but Summers doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Summers unloads with elbows, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Summers, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) There's a takedown attempt from Summers. (Rd 2 - 04:54) She has the takedown! Watanabe pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 04:44) The clock runs down as Watanabe is being smothered against the ground by Summers. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Time slips away as Summers successfully keeps Watanabe stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Time slips away as Summers successfully keeps Watanabe stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Summers smothers Watanabe with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Time slips away as Summers successfully keeps Watanabe stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Time slips away as Summers successfully keeps Watanabe stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:29) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Watanabe steps in and works her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Using her wrestling skills, Watanabe is trying to push Summers up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Watanabe can't do it though, Summers defended it well. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Summers looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:39) She gets a big takedown and she manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 2 - 00:26) Summers pounds away on Watanabe with elbow strikes but can't land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Summers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (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 Summers. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Summers up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:52) Watanabe steps in and grapples with her opponent. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Watanabe is trying to push Summers so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Watanabe can't move Summers at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Summers tries to take Watanabe down. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Summers gets the takedown! Watanabe pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Summers unloads with big right hands, but Watanabe is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Watanabe attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Summers throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Watanabe bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 3 - 02:56) It's a bad choice though, as Summers seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Summers attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Watanabe fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Watanabe tries to pull guard on Summers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Summers punches down at Watanabe, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Summers blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Summers is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 3 - 01:08) She can't get the mount as Watanabe rolls away to stop it, but does take her back instead. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Summers tries to finish Watanabe off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Watanabe defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 3 - 00:16) Watanabe tries to turn over and sweep Summers but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Summers took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Watanabe needs to turn up the intensity, she is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:49) Watanabe steps in and works her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Watanabe is trying to muscle Summers up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Watanabe can't manage it, Summers fought it. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Summers tries to take Watanabe down. (Rd 4 - 04:19) The takedown is completed, Watanabe is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Summers lies on top of Watanabe, basically smothering her. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Watanabe is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her. (Rd 4 - 02:59) Summers smothers Watanabe with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) The clock runs down as Watanabe is being smothered against the ground by Summers. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Watanabe is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her. (Rd 4 - 01:19) Time slips away as Summers successfully keeps Watanabe stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:51) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Watanabe gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:23) Watanabe is looking to muscle Summers back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:23) She does so and now has Summers pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Watanabe tries to maintain control, but Summers wrestles her way out of trouble and turns it so that Watanabe ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Summers. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Watanabe is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think she needs a finish or she will lose this fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:50) Watanabe moves in and clinches. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Using her wrestling skills, Watanabe is trying to push Summers up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Watanabe can't move Summers at all though, and finds herself being out-wrestled. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Summers tries to wrestle Watanabe backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Summers does it, Watanabe is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Summers drops down and wraps her arms around her opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Summers gets the takedown! Watanabe pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Summers smothers Watanabe with her body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 03:14) Summers fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 02:50) Summers deflects a couple of punches that Watanabe threw from below. (Rd 5 - 02:35) Watanabe is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her. (Rd 5 - 02:04) Summers lies on top of Watanabe, basically smothering her. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Watanabe is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her. (Rd 5 - 00:44) Summers throws some minor strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Watanabe is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Summers, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers! Official Result: Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers defeats Mizuki Watanabe (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Very Poor. Post-Fight: Vicki Summers thanks everyone connected to Impact MMA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Vicki Summers say that she is very happy to cap her CTC debut with a win. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Samantha "The Predator" Sachs (10-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Perth, Australia, Favorite: -610) vs. "Vicious But Delicious" Tracy Garcia (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Underdog: +480) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Stewart Morecambe, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Sachs lands a left jab, but Garcia avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Garcia looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Sachs simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Sachs throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Sachs can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Garcia with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Sachs lands a left jab, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Sachs can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Garcia covers up...wait, I think she is on rubbery legs! She is hurt! (Rd 1 - 03:26) Garcia is dropped by a big right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:21) Sachs knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Garcia, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 03:21) Sachs pounds away and Garcia eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:09) In side control, Sachs throws a couple of punches designed to keep Garcia guessing. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Garcia tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:37) In side control, Sachs throws a couple of punches designed to keep Garcia guessing. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Garcia tries to move to guard, but Sachs doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Sachs keeps Garcia guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Sachs blocks Garcia as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Sachs throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Garcia tries to pull guard on Sachs but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:46) In side control, Sachs catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Sachs blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Sachs pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Garcia. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sachs. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Sachs. She knows that this is her fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) A one-two from Sachs fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Garcia seizes the chance and grabs Sachs into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Garcia looks to take Sachs down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 04:31) It doesn't work, Sachs defended against it well. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Garcia attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Sachs on the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:20) The trip doesn't work, Sachs blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Sachs is trying to push Garcia so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Sachs achieves it, pinning Garcia to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Sachs catches Garcia with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Sachs smothers Garcia against the cage, then hits her with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Garcia gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Sachs drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Sachs catches Garcia with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Sachs catches Garcia with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Sachs tries to hit her with a knee, but Garcia works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Sachs closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Two defensive jabs hit from Garcia, but neither had any power. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Sachs throws a one-two, but Garcia was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Sachs connects with a jab, but Garcia avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Sachs hits a left hand, but Garcia evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Sachs can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Garcia with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Sachs lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:23) A jab lands from Sachs, but Garcia avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Garcia seizes the chance and grabs Sachs into a clinch. (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 Sachs. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Sachs is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Sachs hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Sachs connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Garcia is able to grab Sachs. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Garcia attempts a trip to put Sachs on the ground. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Garcia can't get the trip, as Sachs wrestles her way into a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 03:43) Sachs is trying to muscle Garcia up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:43) She does so and now has Garcia pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Sachs hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Garcia takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Garcia is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Garcia appears to have suffered a gash under her eye. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Sachs attempts to hit a knee to the thigh area but Garcia tightens the clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Garcia throws a few short punches to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Garcia is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Garcia goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Sachs smothers Garcia against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Sachs tries to throw an elbow from the clinch, but Garcia is able to stop it. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Garcia scores with a few punches to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 01:16) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Taking a few gulps of breath, Sachs is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 01:09) A jab is wide from Sachs, but then she hits Garcia with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Covering up, Garcia backs off until trapped against the cage! Sachs may have rocked her! (Rd 3 - 01:03) Sachs moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Garcia is rocked again! (Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Garcia eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason she is still upright! (Rd 3 - 00:56) Referee Harry A. Bierce pulls Sachs away, stopping the fight! Garcia is left slumped against the cage, dazed and wobbling. (Rd 3 - 00:56) That looked like a late call, referee Harry A. Bierce should have gotten in there earlier. (Rd 3 - 00:49) The winner, by TKO; Samantha Sachs! Official Result: Samantha 'The Predator' Sachs defeats 'Vicious But Delicious' Tracy Garcia (TKO (Strikes) in 4:11 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Samantha Sachs praises her team at Mean Machines, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Visibly delighted, Samantha Sachs celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. She knows how to use these interviews to sell herself. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (10-2, 0-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -350) vs. Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Cardiff, Wales, Underdog: +270) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Stewart Morecambe, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Addams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Brunnell with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Addams lands a jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Addams uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:38) It looked like we were about to see Brunnell try and get some grappling started, but Addams was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Addams lands two left hands and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Brunnell warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Addams lands two left hands and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Brunnell. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Addams lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Addams hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Brunnell had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:46) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she hits Brunnell with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Brunnell may have been aiming to get in close, but Addams aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Addams lands two left hands, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Addams lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:49) It looked like we were about to see Brunnell try and get some grappling started, but Addams was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Addams can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Brunnell looks to have been cut above her eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Addams throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Brunnell comes in and grabs Addams in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Brunnell hits Addams with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Addams, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Brunnell in between rounds. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) Addams hits a left hand, but Brunnell evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Addams lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Brunnell warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Addams throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Brunnell takes the chance and grabs Addams into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Brunnell is trying to push Addams so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Brunnell does it, Addams is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Brunnell hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Brunnell hits Addams, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a quick elbow. (Rd 2 - 02:36) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Addams. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Brunnell hits Addams, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Brunnell tries to throw a knee but Addams uses wrestling to prevent it. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Addams lands a few quick punches to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:56) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Addams is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Addams lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Brunnell. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Addams lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Brunnell starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut above her eye. (Rd 2 - 00:08) A jab hits home from Addams and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Brunnell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut men are busy in between rounds, trying to stop the bleeding of both fighters. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Brunnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Addams took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Two jabs hit home from Addams and then she catches Brunnell with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Brunnell warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Addams fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Brunnell seizes the chance and grabs Addams into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Brunnell hits Addams with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Brunnell is trying to push Addams so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Brunnell achieves it, pinning Addams to the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:44) With both fighters bleeding, referee Harry A. Bierce pauses the fight so that they can be checked. (Rd 3 - 02:44) The doctor checks the cuts, but seems happy that neither presents too much of a problem. (Rd 3 - 02:44) We're back underway! (Rd 3 - 02:37) A jab hits home from Addams and then she lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Addams confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Addams lands two jabs and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Brunnell has an obvious limp as she circles. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Addams simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Addams uses a left jab, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Brunnell has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Moving in, Brunnell appears willing to risk getting hit if it means she can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Addams connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Brunnell wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Addams lands a left jab, but Brunnell avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Without taking too much damage, Brunnell is able to clinch with Addams. (Rd 3 - 00:33) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Addams. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 00:02) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Addams. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Addams took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Addams. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) Brunnell comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Addams lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:40) A jab hits home from Addams and then she hits Brunnell with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:29) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Addams is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Addams lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Brunnell, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Addams can't connect with a jab, but then catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:45) Brunnell gets hold of Addams. (Rd 4 - 03:39) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Addams as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Addams. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Brunnell tries to wrestle Addams backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Addams ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Brunnell drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 4 - 01:58) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Brunnell catches Addams with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Brunnell hits Addams, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Addams doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 01:16) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Addams while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Brunnell took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have them tied at 38-38. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:51) Addams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Brunnell gets hold of Addams without taking too much damage. (Rd 5 - 04:40) Brunnell hits Addams with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Addams. (Rd 5 - 04:14) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 5 - 03:33) Brunnell hits Addams with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 03:06) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 02:31) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce separates them. (Rd 5 - 02:31) Taking a few gulps of breath, Brunnell is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 5 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Addams looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Without taking too much damage, Brunnell is able to clinch with Addams. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Brunnell is trying to muscle Addams up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:52) She does so and now has Addams pinned to the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Addams is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Addams while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:59) Addams gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 00:32) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Brunnell goes for a knee to the thigh but Addams pulls the clinch tighter to block it. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out on round five. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Brunnell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That's Brunnell up 48-47 on my scorecard. Round 6 (Rd 6 - 04:54) Brunnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Addams took the initiative first. (Rd 6 - 04:54) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Addams. (Rd 6 - 04:54) Addams was too aggressive and her last kick gets caught! (Rd 6 - 04:44) Addams hops on one foot, trying to balance. Brunnell tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 6 - 04:44) Unable to complete the takedown, Brunnell instead pushes Addams up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 04:25) Brunnell hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 6 - 04:13) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 6 - 03:56) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 6 - 03:42) Addams is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 6 - 03:29) Addams is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 6 - 03:18) Addams is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 6 - 03:06) Brunnell catches Addams with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 02:54) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 6 - 02:42) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 6 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 6 - 02:30) Addams is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 6 - 02:30) The gash under the eye of Addams has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 6 - 02:17) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 6 - 02:06) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 6 - 02:06) Brunnell is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 6 - 01:54) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 6 - 01:47) Brunnell gets hold of Addams. (Rd 6 - 01:40) Brunnell hits Addams with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 6 - 01:25) Addams looks totally gassed. (Rd 6 - 01:25) Brunnell hits Addams with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 6 - 01:05) Addams tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 6 - 00:48) Brunnell is looking to muscle Addams back against the cage. (Rd 6 - 00:48) Brunnell can't do it though, Addams defended it well. (Rd 6 - 00:33) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 6 - 00:16) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Addams as they grapple. (Rd 6 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round six. (Rd 6 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Brunnell. (Rd 6 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Brunnell up 58-56. (Rd 6 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Addams in between rounds. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Several red marks around her ribs show that Addams has taken some heavy shots to the body tonight. Round 7 (Rd 7 - 04:49) Circling warily, Brunnell is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 7 - 04:49) Addams hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 7 - 04:27) Addams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Brunnell with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 7 - 04:05) Addams uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 7 - 03:38) Addams hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 7 - 03:26) Brunnell limps pretty heavily as she circles around. (Rd 7 - 03:17) Addams throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 7 - 03:10) Seizing the opportunity, Brunnell clinches. (Rd 7 - 03:03) Brunnell is trying to muscle Addams up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 03:03) Brunnell achieves it, pinning Addams to the cage. (Rd 7 - 02:45) Addams is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 7 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 7 - 02:27) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 7 - 02:09) Breathing very hard, Brunnell is looking ragged. (Rd 7 - 02:09) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 7 - 01:50) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 7 - 01:34) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Addams while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 01:14) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 7 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 7 - 00:55) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 7 - 00:44) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 7 - 00:30) 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 7 - 00:30) Brunnell has an obvious limp as she circles. (Rd 7 - 00:21) Addams comes in looking to strike. (Rd 7 - 00:21) It looked like we were about to see Brunnell try and get some grappling started, but Addams was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 7 - 00:21) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she catches Brunnell with a right hook. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Round seven ends as time expires. (Rd 7 - 00:00) I think Brunnell took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Addams needs to take it up a level, she's going to lose this fight unless she can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 8 (Rd 8 - 04:47) Brunnell moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 8 - 04:47) Addams throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Brunnell is equal to all of them. (Rd 8 - 04:29) Brunnell moves in fast and clinches with Addams. (Rd 8 - 04:22) Using her wrestling skills, Brunnell is trying to push Addams up against the cage. (Rd 8 - 04:22) Brunnell does it, Addams is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 8 - 04:04) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 8 - 03:47) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 8 - 03:32) Brunnell pins Addams up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot. (Rd 8 - 03:26) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 8 - 03:12) Addams is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 8 - 02:52) Addams is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 8 - 02:41) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 8 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 8 - 02:27) Circling warily, Brunnell is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 8 - 02:27) A jab hits home from Addams and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 8 - 02:12) Brunnell has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 8 - 02:02) Brunnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Addams took the initiative first. (Rd 8 - 02:02) Addams hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 8 - 01:37) Moving around, Brunnell is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 8 - 01:37) Addams connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 8 - 01:18) Addams uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 8 - 01:05) Without taking too much damage, Brunnell is able to clinch with Addams. (Rd 8 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 8 - 00:56) Brunnell is trying to muscle Addams up against the cage. (Rd 8 - 00:56) Brunnell manages it and controls Addams up against the cage. (Rd 8 - 00:42) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 8 - 00:25) Brunnell smothers Addams against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 8 - 00:14) Brunnell hits Addams, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round eight. (Rd 8 - 00:00) That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this. (Rd 8 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Brunnell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 8 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Addams really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. Round 9 (Rd 9 - 04:53) Addams uses a left jab, but Brunnell avoids a big right. (Rd 9 - 04:30) Brunnell aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that she can grapple. (Rd 9 - 04:30) Addams lands a left hand and then hits Brunnell with a straight right. (Rd 9 - 04:03) Addams throws a one-two, but Brunnell was equal to it. (Rd 9 - 03:43) Addams can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 9 - 03:21) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 9 - 03:10) Brunnell is able to grab Addams. (Rd 9 - 03:02) Brunnell looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 9 - 03:02) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Addams. (Rd 9 - 02:47) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Addams as they grapple. (Rd 9 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 9 - 02:28) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Addams. (Rd 9 - 02:17) Addams gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 9 - 02:04) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Addams. (Rd 9 - 01:52) Brunnell is trying to push Addams so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 9 - 01:52) Brunnell achieves it, pinning Addams to the cage. (Rd 9 - 01:32) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 9 - 01:13) Brunnell hits Addams, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 9 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 9 - 01:00) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 9 - 00:49) Addams is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 9 - 00:35) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Addams while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 9 - 00:17) Brunnell scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 9 - 00:06) Brunnell attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Addams pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 9 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 9 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Brunnell. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges give 87-84 (Reginald Wodehouse), 86-85 (Stewart Morecambe) and 88-83 (Marianne Froth). (Rd 9 - 00:00) Making Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell defeats 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Liz Brunnell name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Liz Brunnell gives a show of respect to her opponent. Liz Brunnell handled the interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance. Attendance: 407 Gate Reciepts: $41,717 Sponsorship: 35,352 Ad Revenue: $479,234 Merchandise: $4,703 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $73,126) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Liz Brunnell $12,264 Michelle Addams $12,760 FotN: Both: $10,000 Samantha Sachs $9,250 Tracy Garcia $1,722 KotN: Sachs: $5,000 Vicki Summers $3,740 Mizuki Watanabe $1,680 Erica Page $13,570 Chie Namiki $1,680 SotN: Page: $5,000 Perf: Page: $5,000 Rain Richards $2,720 Angelina Keiff $1,560 Henrietta Stein $2,380 Ruth Becker $1,560 Rose Nessa $2,380 Romi Takahashi $1,920 Katarzyna Wojciechowska $2,380 Machiko Fujii $1,560 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $25,325 Profit: $453,520 Critical Rating: 71% Commercial Rating: 38% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -5.0% 3.5% (Low Level National) USA -4.0% 4.2% (Low Level National) UK -4.0% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Europe -2.0% 72.5% (High Level Regional) Australia -2.0% 78.5% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.0% 91.7% (High Level Regional) Asia -2.0% 77.0% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.6% 59.3% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico -1.5% 76.2% (High Level Regional) South America -4.0% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Central America -1.2% 71.3% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.3% 49.3% (Mid Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 49, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 50, and MacGregor Dare has tested positive for recreational drugs. Dare had no comment for the media following the announcement, and will serve a one year suspension, and his victory over Ryuji Ganaha has been converted to a No Contest. MacGregor Dare has been released by the CTC. - It is announced that Anthony LeToussier will replace Dare in the bracket and continue in the tournament. - It is announced that Michelle Addams, following her Fight of the Night performance in a loss, will now replace the retired Sarah Vaughan and move forward in the tournament. - Erica Page announced to the crowd following her quick destruction of Chie Namiki that she is retiring from MMA. She retires with a professional record of 11-5, including a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a first round submission victory over Chie Namiki at Canadian Tournament Combat 52. - It is announced that Page's replacement in the tournament will be announced at a later date. - Chie Namiki announced to the crowd following her loss to Erica Page that she is retiring from MMA. She retires with a professional record of 6-2, including a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a first round submission loss to Erica Page at Canadian Tournament Combat 52. - Henrietta Stein announced her to the crowd following her TKO (Cut) victory over Ruth Becker that she is retiring from MMA. She retires with a professional record of 9-2, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a fourth round TKO (Cut) victory over Ruth Becker at Canadian Tournament Combat 52. - It is announced that Stein's opponent Ruth Becker will advance in the tournament in her place. - The following fighters have been cut from the roster following their elimination from the tournament: Tracy Garcia, Mizuki Watanabe, Angelina Keiff, Romi Takahashi, and Machiko Fujii. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Sylvester Collins has been seen training with WarDogs in preparation for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round bout against Souleymane Ya Konan. He is not expected to stay with the camp long-term but is just trying to freshen up his training methods. - CTC Welterweight fighter Evan Pizzarro has confirmed that he is training at Animal House in preparation for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round bout against Ikku Funaki. He is expected to be a long-term member of the camp, and is looking specifically to improve his ground and pound ability. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows Asian Large Local Show (Monday, Week 4, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Ahmed Mohamed Farag vs. Bhumibol Ektawatkul KO of the Night: Min-Soo Sik (vs. Teeratep Nutnum) Submission of the Night: Ahmed Mohamed Farag (vs. Bhumibol Ektawatkul) Performance Bonus: Ahmed Mohamed Farage vs. Bhumibol Ektawatkul Predictions None

Saturday, Week 3, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (10-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -350) vs. Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Underdog: +270) Michelle Addams is a very dangerous Muay Thai striker, who was involved in the very first regulated MMA bout involving women in the US (in California in January 1995), and so is something of a trail blazer. Her brand of sharp kicks and devastating clinch work has quickly established her as one of the top female names in the sport. The first ever WEFF Bantamweight champion, she is generally considered to be one of the top five in the world at her weight class. She is coming off a third round TKO victory over Olivia Sweet in WEFF. Liz Brunnell is a Welsh wrestler who loves to beat people up from the clinch with her dirty boxing and tight body control. She will almost certainly have to leave her British base is she is to achieve anything worth while with her career, unless BCF decide to start a Womens division. She is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Shiho Konno in the first round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Samantha "The Predator" Sachs (10-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -610) vs. "Vicious But Delicious" Tracy Garcia (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #61, Underdog: +480) Samantha Sachs is tank-like, small and powerful, an Australian Judoka who now lives in America and fights regularly for WEFF just north of the border. Her array of throws and trips are enough to put most opponents on the ground, and her submission skills are good enough that she can choke out most people once there. One of the rising stars of the Bantamweight division, she cracked the world rankings top five in 2001 after very impressive wins over Hester Maclean and Helen Fox. Tracy Garcia is a BJJ competitor from Mexico, who is a threat on the ground, but lacks a decent stand-up game with which to back it up. She does have fairly heavy hands though, and so on the odd occasion when she does manage to land a punch she usually does damage. In 1998 she left Mexico to live and train in the US, and has become a regular on the local circuit there. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Emiri Fueki in the first round of the tournament. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (8-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -590) vs. Mizuki Watanabe (5-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +470) 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 women's MMA. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Erica Page in WEFF. Mizuki Watanabe is a very solid and consistent wrestler, who was the first ever KDM FC Womens Champion, but lost it on her first defence against Hanako Shimizu after a spectacular KO. Her career has been on a severe downslide since then with three successive losses, all by knock out or submission, that have left her on the brink of being cut from the roster. She is coming off a second round submission loss to Sayoko Ebisawa in KDM FC. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Chie "The Bride" Namiki (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +500) vs. "Canadian Storm" Erica Page (10-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Favorite: -630) Chie Namiki is a tall kick boxer, who makes good use of the reach advantage she enjoys over most opponents. Her big weakness is that she's easy to take down and has virtually no ground game off her back, a fact that has been exploited by opponents in the past, especially Veronika Sablikova who used it to absolutely destroy her in a fight in May 1998 that remains Namiki's only loss to date. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Emi Nagano in KDM FC. Erica Page is a veteran, a solid wrestler, who is at her best when she is close enough to shut down her opponent with her smothering grappling. One of the first women to compete in professional MMA, she was something of a trail blazer and was involved in the first major womens title fight, a loss to Michelle Addams at WEFF 2. In recent years she has begun to be passed by the newer generation of fighters, and her career does appear to be drawing to a close. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Vicki Summers in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Rain "Storm" Richards (13-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -580) vs. Angelina Keiff (6-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +460) Rain Richards is one of the better strikers in Women's MMA, a Taekwondo fighter who is known for her array of powerful and exciting kicks. Considered one of the brightest prospects in all of womens MMA, after going an impressive 11-0 she finally earned a WEFF contract in April 2001. She had a horrid debut, losing badly to Olivia Sweet, but came back strong with back-to-back wins over Beckie Dexter and Alicia Fothergill to establish herself. Angelina Keiff is a decent, if wildly inconsistent, kick boxer from the Netherlands. A regular on the European circuit, you never know if it's the energetic striker or lethargic staller version of Keiff who'll show up. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Henrietta "Hell Cat" Stein (8-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Underdog: +230) vs. "Home Wrecker" Ruth Becker (7-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Favorite: -290) Henrietta Stein is a decent kick boxer from Norway, who has been a regular on the European circuit since 1995. Her weak ground game is an obvious flaw that opponents will aim to exploit, but anybody who decides to stand and trade with her will have to be wary. Ruth Becker is a fairly good wrestler who has no objection to standing and slugging it out if necessary, possessing the power in her hands to make her a threat. One of the regulars of the American local MMA scene, she continues to improve with every fight. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Romi Takahashi (5-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -230) vs. Rose Nessa (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +180) Romi Takahashi is a quality kick boxer who is known both for her explosive surges and her excellent takedown defence. A regular with KDM FC, she is slowly but surely working her way up the rankings. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Yuya Shimizu in KDM FC. Rose Nessa is English, a decent boxer who is known for her iron chin. With virtually no other female fighters regularly competeing in the British Isles, Nessa was forced to take up sticks and head for Canada in late 1998 so that she could try and find more quality opponents. Her strategy worked, as WEFF picked her up right at the start of 2001. She is coming off a Split Decision victory over Debra Everett in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Katarzyna "Killer" Wojciechowska (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +120) vs. Machiko "Blaze" Fujii (5-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Favorite: -160) Katarzyna Wojciechowska is Poland's first female MMA fighter, a rugged kick boxer with a pronounced mean streak who just loves inflicting violence. She'll happily stand with anyone in the sport, and is generally known for being in exciting fights. Machiko Fujii is a decent wrestler who can ground and pound her way to victory, work submissions, or smother her opponent into a loss via the judges scorecards. After a great 1998, in which she picked up three victories in a row, she was signed by KDM FC early the next year. She has struggled in KDM FC and her promising career is in danger of being stuck in a rut. She is coming off a first round submission loss to Eiko Shiokawa in KDM FC. Weigh-In Results Michelle Addams (135 lbs) vs. Liz Brunnell (135 lbs) Samantha Sachs (133 lbs) vs. Tracy Garcia (135 lbs) Vicki Summers (135 lbs) vs. Mizuki Watanabe (135 lbs) Chie Namiki (135 lbs) vs. Erica Page (135 lbs) Rain Richards (135 lbs) vs. Angelina Keiff (135 lbs) Henrietta Stein (135 lbs) vs. Ruth Becker (135 lbs) Romi Takahashi (135 lbs) vs. Rose Nessa (135 lbs) Katarzyna Wojciechowska (135 lbs) vs. Machiko Fujii (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 52 Full Fight Card WBW: Michelle Addams vs. Liz Brunnell WBW: Samantha Sachs vs. Tracy Garcia WBW: Vicki Summers vs. Mizuki Watanabe WBW: Chie Namiki vs. Erica Page WBW: Rain Richards vs. Angelina Keiff WBW: Henrietta Stein vs. Ruth Becker WBW: Romi Takahashi vs. Rose Nessa WBW: Katarzyna Wojciechowska vs. Machiko Fujii

Friday, Week 3, September 2002 Live From Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island 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 SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Maryland Mauler" Helen Fox (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Baltimore, Maryland, Favorite: -570) vs. Hisaw Asahi (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +450) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Asahi can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Fox lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Asahi hits a left jab and then hits Fox with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Asahi acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 04:10) A jab hits home from Asahi and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Fox comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:45) A jab lands from Asahi, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Fox is able to grab Asahi. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Fox is trying to push Asahi so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Fox manages it and controls Asahi up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Fox keeps Asahi up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Fox uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Using tight body-to-body control, Fox is slowly wearing Asahi down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her. (Rd 1 - 02:54) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Fox shows great control, keeping Asahi pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:46) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 1 - 00:49) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:41) There's a takedown attempt from Fox. (Rd 1 - 00:41) The takedown is successful, Asahi pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Wary of the submission threat of her opponent, Fox keeps very tight to Asahi, peppering her with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Asahi attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Asahi gets an armbar, but doesn't have enough time left to sink it in fully and get the submission! (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Asahi 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 Fox looks a little shell-shocked too. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:55) Asahi throws a two-punch combo but Fox avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Fox is able to grab Asahi. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Fox tries to take Asahi down. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Fox gets the takedown! Asahi pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:20) In half guard, Fox catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Asahi tries to sweep Fox but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Fox fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Fox pounds away, but Asahi isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Asahi tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Fox. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Fox begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:49) She passes half guard but can't secure side control as Asahi starts a scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Fox is up first and quickly grabs Asahi as she too stands up, getting back control. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Fox, holding Asahi from behind, looks to try and take her down. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Fox doesn't even have to struggle, she swiftly takes Asahi down with ease. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Asahi landed hard, and Fox gets a mount off of the takedown! (Rd 2 - 02:04) Fox unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Fox pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Asahi tries to sweep Fox out of mount but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Fox unloads with some right hands, but Asahi deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Asahi tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Fox. (Rd 2 - 00:26) Fox tries to pound on Asahi, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Asahi tries to turn over and sweep Fox, but rolls too far and gives up her back! (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Fox, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:49) Asahi fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Asahi steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Fox looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Asahi simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Asahi can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Fox wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Asahi connects with a jab, but Fox avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Without taking too much damage, Fox is able to clinch with Asahi. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Fox is looking to muscle Asahi back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Fox manages it and controls Asahi up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:24) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Fox is wearing Asahi down by keeping her trapped up against the cage and forcing her to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 3 - 03:24) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Asahi is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:16) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Referee William Yeats thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Asahi lands a left hand and then hits Fox with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:52) Taking a few gulps of breath, Asahi is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 00:44) A jab hits home from Asahi and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:24) Asahi lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Asahi came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Asahi is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:46) Asahi moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:46) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Fox, but Asahi was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:46) A punch from Asahi fails to land. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Fox shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:29) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Asahi is left on her back pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Wary of the submission threat of her opponent, Fox keeps very tight to Asahi, peppering her with short strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Asahi attempts to grab an arm of Fox from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Fox gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out! (Rd 4 - 03:36) Hisae Asahi takes the win by submission! Official Result: Hisae Asahi defeats 'The Maryland Mauler' Helen Fox (Submission (Armbar) in 1:24 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Hisae Asahi thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Hisae Asahi celebrates winning her debut fight with CTC. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Leona "Dizzy" Deschanel (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -1160) vs. Diana "Texas Strong" England (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Underdog: +920) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's no touch of gloves to start with, drawing an audible reaction from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:45) England uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Deschanel lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 04:27) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 03:55) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 03:27) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Deschanel misses a big left hand, putting her off balance and allowing England to attack with a glancing high kick. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Deschanel, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 03:05) England throws a punch but Deschanel was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Deschanel aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that she can grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:46) England can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Deschanel with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 01:47) England fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Deschanel uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:29) The takedown is completed, Deschanel gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Deschanel looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Advancing her position, she gets mount. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Deschanel pounds away, landing several clean blows on England in the process. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Deschanel fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Deschanel pounds away with lefts and England is eating some heavy shots! (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 Deschanel. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Deschanel. She knows that this is her fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) England moves in on Deschanel, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 04:48) England throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Deschanel defends them well. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Deschanel catches the last kick! (Rd 2 - 04:33) England hops on one foot, trying to balance. Deschanel tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:33) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too. (Rd 2 - 04:33) That's two takedowns from two attempts. (Rd 2 - 04:23) In side control, Deschanel begins working to get a mount. (Rd 2 - 04:23) She mounts England. (Rd 2 - 03:48) Deschanel unloads with big lefts, but England covers up well. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Deschanel unloads with massive left hands and England is getting destroyed! (Rd 2 - 03:29) Referee William Yeats is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:16) The winner, by TKO, is Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel! Official Result: Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel defeats Diana 'Texas Strong' England (TKO (Strikes) in 1:44 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Leona Deschanel thanks everyone connected to Dungeon LA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Leona Deschanel celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Lucia "Lady O'War" Pessoa (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Lisbon, Portugal, Favorite: -300) vs. Tammy "Bam Bam" Westenra (7-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Gillam, Manitoba, Underdog: +230) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:48) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:13) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Pessoa misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Westenra comes in with a jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:13) That last shot may have caused a fractured jaw or some other serious injury to Pessoa. (Rd 1 - 03:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Pessoa lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Westenra lands two quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:50) From the looks of it, Westenra may have hurt her own hand quite badly landing that last punch. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Any sort of major damage to the hand is going to cause Westenra some major problems. (Rd 1 - 03:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Pessoa counters a right hand with a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:07) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:07) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Westenra is off target with a pair of jabs and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Pessoa doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Pessoa misses with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Westenra lands with a quick punch but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Pessoa misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Westenra to attack with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 00:18) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Westenra took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Westenra nails one quick punch from a flurry but only finds gloves with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Pessoa uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 04:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Westenra misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 03:00) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Pessoa lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:00) Westenra throws a flurry of three punches that end with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:10) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Pessoa misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Westenra attacks with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Westenra is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 00:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:49) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Westenra misses with a flurry of three quick punches and then has a right hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Pessoa misses a jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Westenra is off-target with two jabs but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Pessoa lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Westenra took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Westenra is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 3 - 04:28) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Westenra throws four quick punches and lands one of them but misses with a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Pessoa finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Pessoa lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Westenra lands two of five quick punches but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Pessoa hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Westenra lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Westenra hits a punch but doesn't connect with a right hand. Pessoa scores with a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Pessoa hits a jab but misses with a right hand. Westenra throws a flurry of three quick punches that fail to land but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:44) Westenra appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, her hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 3 - 00:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Westenra finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Pessoa finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Westenra 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Pessoa, she's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Westenra throws four quick punches and lands one of them but only finds gloves with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Pessoa hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 04:11) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Westenra slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 4 - 03:29) Westenra doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 03:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Both fighters strike but without success. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Westenra doesn't hit with any of three quick punches and then finds a big right hand blocked. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Pessoa tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Pessoa is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 02:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Westenra misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:16) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 4 - 01:46) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 01:14) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Westenra hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Pessoa lands a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Westenra slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Looking very tired, Westenra clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Westenra looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Westenra can't get Pessoa down to the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Westenra looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Pessoa stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Westenra just about edged it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Pessoa really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:45) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Westenra is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Pessoa slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a leg kick that misses. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Pessoa slips past a right hook and counters with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:36) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Westenra falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Westenra misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Pessoa is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Westenra throws three quick punches and lands one of them but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Westenra looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Pessoa hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Westenra doesn't hit with any of three quick punches but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 5 - 01:26) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:26) Pessoa misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Westenra to attack with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Looking very tired, Westenra clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 5 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Clinched with Pessoa, Westenra looks to try and take her down. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Pessoa cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 00:36) Westenra throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Pessoa goes for the sweep from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 5 - 00:07) The sweep is brilliant, flipping them over so that Pessoa has mount! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of 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 Westenra. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde: 48-47 Pessoa. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse: 49-48 Westenra. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Ian Rivers scores the contest as 48-47 to Westenra. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Tammy 'Bam Bam' Westenra! Official Result: Tammy 'Bam Bam' Westenra defeats Lucia 'Lady O' War' Pessoa (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Tammy Westenra thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is also looking forward to the next fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Junko Yamada (8-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -290) vs. Jocelyn "The Ohio Reaper" Hescott (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Columbus, Ohio, Underdog: +230) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Hescott scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Yamada connects with a nice jab and then lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Yamada can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Hescott with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 04:16) Hescott is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 04:11) Yamada starts pounding away on Hescott, looking to finish her off! (Rd 1 - 04:11) Yamada pounds away on Hescott, landing several great shots that rock her! (Rd 1 - 04:11) Hescott appears to go limp and the referee dives in and pulls Yamada away - it's all over! (Rd 1 - 03:54) The winner, by knock out; Junko Yamada! Official Result: Junko Yamada defeats Jocelyn 'The Ohio Reaper' Hescott (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:06 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Junko Yamada announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this fight. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Wild Thing" Katy-Jayne Paulson (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Worcester, Massachusetts, Favorite: -340) vs. "Amazing" Grace Hughes (3-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Elliot Lake, Ontario, Underdog: +270) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Hughes comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab is wide from Paulson, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Hughes is able to grab Paulson. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Hughes looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 04:31) An excellent outside leg trip sees Paulson get thrown to the mat and Hughes has no problem getting side control. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Hughes fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Hughes blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Hughes tries to lock Paulson into a kimura. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Paulson defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Hughes blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Hughes throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 1 - 02:39) In side control, Hughes throws a couple of punches designed to keep Paulson guessing. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Paulson tries to sweep Hughes, but rolls too far and gives up her back! (Rd 1 - 01:59) Hughes tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Paulson tries to move Hughes off her back but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Hughes attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Paulson defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Paulson tries to turn over and sweep Hughes but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Hughes attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Paulson fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Hughes, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Paulson can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Hughes is off-target with a jab and also has a left hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Hughes hits a right hand, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Without taking too much damage, Paulson is able to clinch with Hughes. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Paulson attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Hughes on the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:12) An excellent outside leg trip sees Hughes get thrown to the mat and Paulson has no problem getting side control. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Paulson pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Hughes tries to pull guard on Paulson but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Paulson tries to pound on Hughes, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Paulson blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:05) In side control, Paulson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hughes guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Paulson blocks Hughes as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Paulson fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Hughes tries to move to guard, but Paulson doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Looking to catch her breath, Paulson is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Paulson unloads with some right hands, but Hughes deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Hughes tries to pull guard on Paulson but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Paulson tries to pound on Hughes, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Hughes tries to move to guard, but Paulson doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:50) With no progress being made, referee William Yeats stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Paulson tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Hughes misses with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:31) A one-two from Hughes fails to land. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Paulson takes the chance and grabs Hughes into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Paulson is trying to muscle Hughes up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Paulson achieves it, pinning Hughes to the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Paulson, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 04:23) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Paulson appeared to be going for a takedown, but Hughes took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Hughes throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Hughes misses a left cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Paulson comes in with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:29) That was a good example of how Paulson can use her huge reach advantage to win striking battles. (Rd 3 - 03:23) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 3 - 02:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Paulson dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a good right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:33) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Paulson lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Hughes hits a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Hughes scores with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Paulson doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a vicious right cross! (Rd 3 - 02:03) Hughes hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 3 - 02:03) Paulson quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Hughes! (Rd 3 - 02:03) Paulson fires away with punches and Hughes takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 3 - 01:47) In a very smart play, Hughes waits for Paulson to over-commit and then sweeps her sharply, creating a scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 01:47) Hughes is left turtled up, facing Paulson. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Paulson unloads with some right hands, but Hughes deals with them comfortably. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Hughes gets quickly back to her feet. (Rd 3 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Moving in fast, Hughes wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Hughes is trying to push Paulson so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Hughes does it, Paulson is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Hughes tries to keep her up against the cage with wrestling, but Paulson reverses so that she is the one in control. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Paulson, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Paulson up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) Paulson can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Hughes appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Paulson took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:36) A jab is wide from Paulson, but then she catches Hughes with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Taking a few gulps of breath, Paulson is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Taking a few gulps of breath, Hughes is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:10) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Hughes manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Hughes is looking to muscle Paulson back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Hughes can't do it though, and Paulson gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 4 - 03:39) Paulson tries to take Hughes down. (Rd 4 - 03:39) The takedown is completed, Paulson gets side control from it. (Rd 4 - 03:23) Paulson is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 4 - 03:23) Paulson almost gets the mount, but Hughes bucks her hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 4 - 03:09) Paulson somehow ends up on top of Hughes in north-south position. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Hughes takes a few elbows to the midsection, but there's not much behind them. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Hughes tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Paulson. (Rd 4 - 02:35) Paulson tries to move to side control, but Hughes sensed the shift in weight and scrambles. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:24) The scramble results in Hughes being on her back pulling half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:04) Paulson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Hughes tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Paulson looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 4 - 01:29) She passes half guard but can't secure side control as Hughes starts a scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Paulson takes her back! She was lightning quick there, what a great move! (Rd 4 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:58) Paulson gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Paulson unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Paulson fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Paulson. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Hughes really needs a finish in this final round or she will lose the fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Hughes slumps back on her stool, head down, staring at the floor. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:46) A jab is wide from Paulson, but then she lands a big right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Paulson hits a left jab and then catches Hughes with a stunning right hook! (Rd 5 - 04:25) Hughes wobbles, then falls! (Rd 5 - 04:13) Paulson quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Hughes! (Rd 5 - 04:13) Paulson starts unloading with massive rights and Hughes is getting pasted! (Rd 5 - 04:13) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 5 - 03:56) Katy-Jayne Paulson takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'Wild Thing' Katy-Jayne Paulson defeats 'Amazing' Grace Hughes (TKO (Strikes) in 1:04 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Katy-Jayne Paulson thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Katy-Jayne Paulson says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Grace Hughes. CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Queen of Mean" Simone King (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Oakland, California, Underdog: +560) vs. "Glamourous G." Gianna Russo (6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: La Malbaie, Quebec, Favorite: -710) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Ian Rivers, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:45) King hits a left hand, but misses when she attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Russo scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs. (Rd 1 - 04:17) King can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:56) King connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:35) King comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:35) King lands a left jab, but Russo evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:14) King lands two jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:42) King closes in on Russo, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:42) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Russo, but King was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:42) King lands two left hands and then catches Russo with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Russo comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Russo can't get past the sprawl of King and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:40) King hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:18) King confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:18) King hits a left hand, but Russo evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Russo looked like she was going to shoot, but King simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:00) King fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Russo with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:43) An attempt to land a hook to the body from King fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:26) King lands a jab and then hits Russo with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:10) A jab is wide from King, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to King, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Russo, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; she looks a little dazed. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) King moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Russo may have been setting up to shoot, but King aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab is wide from King, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Russo may have been setting up to shoot, but King aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:29) King lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Russo shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:05) King not only stops the takedown with a great sprawl, she blasts Russo with a knee strike too! (Rd 2 - 04:05) Russo drops to her hands and knees, stunned. (Rd 2 - 03:41) King fires away with punches, but Russo doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Russo takes the opportunity to stand up. (Rd 2 - 02:58) King closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Two left hands land from King, but Russo evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Russo shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Russo came in way too slow and King lets her run headlong straight into a vicious knee to the head! (Rd 2 - 02:38) Russo is rocked, and falls to her hands and knees. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Russo gets up sharply, sensing that King was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Russo shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Russo couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while King hops in place on the other. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Unable to complete the takedown, Russo instead pushes King up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Russo leans all of her weight up against King, pressing her against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:25) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Unable to get free, King is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:15) They exchange short punches to the body until the round ends. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Russo, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Russo looked like she was going to shoot, but King simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:48) King lands a left hand and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:24) King lands two jabs, but Russo evades a big right to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:05) For the first time, King is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 03:57) King connects with two left jabs, but the leg kick that follows is easily caught by Russo! (Rd 3 - 03:35) Holding the leg, Russo tries for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:35) King gets taken down and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Russo tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Able to isolate a leg, Russo locks in a kneebar that forces King to tap out! (Rd 3 - 02:43) The winner, by submission; Gianna Russo! Official Result: 'Glamourous G.' Gianna Russo defeats 'The Queen Of Mean' Simone King (Submission (Kneebar) in 2:17 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Gianna Russo thanks everyone connected to Montreal Fight Sciences for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Olivia "Sugar" Sweet (9-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Long Beach, California, Underdog: -120) vs. KT "The Flash: McManamara (2-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -130) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) McManamara misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Sweet finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:22) McManamara quickly throws a punch and lands it and then connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:58) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Sweet slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 1 - 03:02) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Sweet uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:02) McManamara throws four quick punches and lands two of them but can't connect on a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 02:38) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Sweet lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:38) McManamara lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Sweet misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:15) McManamara is limping a little bit. (Rd 1 - 02:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Sweet finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:08) McManamara misses a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Sweet hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Displaying fast hands, McManamara lands a three strike combination that ends with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Sweet is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 01:36) Without hesitation, McManamara goes to finish Sweet off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 01:36) McManamara is too slow though, and Sweet is back up. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Sweet misses a couple of jabs but lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:12) McManamara is off-target with a jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:52) McManamara is limping a little bit. (Rd 1 - 00:44) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:44) McManamara hits a left jab but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Sweet hits a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:23) McManamara hits a couple of jabs but misses with a head kick attempt. Sweet hits a good kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of McManamara. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Sweet misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing McManamara to attack with a quick left jab and a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Sweet is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 04:30) McManamara has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Sweet hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:23) McManamara connects with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:57) McManamara comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Sweet lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:57) A jab hits home from McManamara and then she scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 2 - 03:57) Sweet is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 03:45) McManamara knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Sweet, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 03:45) McManamara fires away and Sweet is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 2 - 03:45) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:25) By TKO, the winner is KT McManamara! Official Result: KT 'The Flash' McManamara defeats Olivia 'Sugar' Sweet (TKO (Strikes) in 1:35 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: KT McManamara name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. KT McManamara celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Arizona Animal" Sarah Vaughan (13-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Phoenix, Arizona, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kaoru Nanami (7-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Christina Shaw, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) A punch from Nanami fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Vaughan gets hold of Nanami, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Vaughan is trying to push Nanami so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:37) She does so and now has Nanami pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Vaughan pins Nanami up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Vaughan uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Vaughan tries to take Nanami down. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Nanami, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Vaughan ends up holding a seated Nanami around the waist, pressing her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Vaughan begins trying to get herself into a more dominant position. (Rd 1 - 03:36) She does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Nanami! (Rd 1 - 03:09) Vaughan tries to ensnare Nanami in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Vaughan gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Nanami has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:47) By submission, the winner is Sarah Vaughan! Official Result: 'The Arizona Animal' Sarah Vaughan defeats Kaoru Nanami (Submission (Armbar) in 2:13 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Sarah Vaughan announces that this was her last MMA fight as she has decided to retire. Attendance: 391 Gate Reciepts: $40,077 Sponsorship: $37,857 Ad Revenue: $456,175 Merchandise: $4,996 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $68,035) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Sarah Vaughan $9,080 Kaoru Nanami $1,598 SotN: Vaughan: $5,000 KT McManamara $2,380 Olivia Sweet $2,640 Gianna Russo $7,380 Simone King $1,800 Perf: Russo: $5,000 Katy-Jayne Paulson $2,380 Grace Hughes $1,680 Junko Yamada $7,380 Jocelyn Hescott $1,560 KotN: Yamada: $5,000 Tammy Westenra $2,210 Lucia Pessoa $1,680 Leona Deschanel $12,720 Diana England $11,680 FotN: Both: $10,000 Hisae Asahi $187 Helen Fox $1,680 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $30,969 Profit: $431,093 Critical Rating: 75% Commercial Rating: 38% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -5.0% 8.5% (Low Level National) USA -4.0% 8.2% (Low Level National) UK -4.8% 0.2% (Low Level National) Europe -2.0% 74.4% (High Level Regional) Australia -2.5% 80.5% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.0% 95.7% (High Level Regional) Asia -2.5% 79.0% (High Level Regional) Russia -0.9% 59.9% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico -2.0% 77.7% (High Level Regional) South America -4.0% 2.2% (Low Level National) Central America -1.2% 72.5% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.3% 49.6% (Mid Level Regional) News - Sarah Vaughan announced her retirement addressing the crowd following her destruction of Kaoru Nanami. She retires from the sport with a professional record of 14-2, with a promotional record of 1-0 in CTC, including a first round submission victory over Kaoru Nanami at Canadian Tournament Combat 51. She was a former XCC Womens Champion (April 1998-December 1998, No Defences), and a former WEFF Bantamweight Champion (February 2000-June 2001, No Defences). She retired as the consensus #1 Womens Bantamweight Fighter in the World. - Junko Yamada announced her retirement addressing the crowd following her devastating knock out of Jocelyn Hescott. She retires from the sport with a professional record of 9-1, including a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a first round knock out victory over Jocelyn Hescott at Canadian Tournament Combat 51. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Kaoru Nanami, Olivia Sweet, Simone King, Jocelyn Hescott, Lucia Pessoa, Diana England, and Helen Fox. - The services of Grace Hughes have been retained per Canadian Fight Rules. It is also announced that she will continue in the tournament in place of Junko Yamada. - Sarah Vaughan's replacement will be announced as the tournament continues. - Tammy Westenra suffered a strained wrist in her Split Decision victory over Lucia Pessoa, and will miss a few days of training. This should not affect her ability to continue in the tournament. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None

Friday, week 3, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Arizona Animal" Sarah Vaughan 13-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kaoru Nanami (7-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #65, Underdog: +950) ( Sarah Vaughan is generally considered to be the #1 Bantamweight in the world, and is an arch competitor who seems to improve with every fight. A former XCC Women's champion, she added the WEFF Bantamweight title to her CV in early 2000 when she scored a TKO victory over the previously unstoppable Michelle Addams. Known for her vicious ground and pound and top quality wrestling, she is definately a tough test for anybody. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Pamela O'Neill that won her the WEFF Bantamweight Title. Kaoru Nanami is a brawler, whose entire style revolves around her powerful punches and trying to land one, if she does she has the potential to do a lot of damage. She's a fan favorite, but her utter one-dimensionality means that she's unlikely to ever find true success in MMA. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Ayame Kondo in the first round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Olivia "Sugar" Sweet (9-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Underdog: -120) vs. KT "The Flash" McManamara (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Favorite: -130) Olivia Sweet is a good kick boxer who is known for her hard, sharp kicks. Almost entirely useless on the ground, as long as the fight remains standing she is a dangerous opponent. She was on the very first WEFF show, beating Ruth Becker, and has been a regular with the company ever since. She is coming off a third round TKO loss to Michelle Addams in WEFF. KT McManamara is a young Canadian fighter who is known as "The Flash" thanks to the incredible speed at which she moves and strikes. Her kicks in particular are lightning fast and almost impossible to see coming. A hot prospect for the future, she should rise up the Bantamweight rankings. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Queen of Mean" Simone King (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Underdog: +560) vs. "Glamourous G." Gianna Russo (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -710) Simone King is a decent kick boxer, who was originally part of XCC's Womens division but went on to join WEFF in 1999. King is a very solid technical striker but lacks the power to be really dangerous, and the fact that she is quite one-dimensional also hurts her chances of ever being a major player. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Diana Marr in WEFF. Gianna Russo is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student from Canada. Decent on the ground and with an ever improving stand-up game, she is someone who can definately trouble any opponent. WEFF signed her to their Bantamweight division in February 2001 and she celebrated her debut by beating Emma Birch in impressive fashion. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Gina Dixon in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Wild Thing" Katy-Jayne Paulson (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Favorite: -340) vs. "Amazing" Grace Hughes (3-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +270) Katy-Jayne Paulson is a young Brazilian jiu-jitsu student. She has undoubted raw talent, but needs to hone the weaker points of her MMA game, such as her sloppy stand-up, before she can really progress any further than the local circuit. Grace Hughes is a pretty talented jiu-jitsu student, who likes to use her submission savvy to tie her opponents up in knots. She is dangerous on the ground, but sadly for her a weak striking game has been her downfall and, as a result, her WEFF career has been very disappointing and seen her struggle. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Tammy Westenra in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Junko Yamada (8-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -290) vs. Jocelyn "The Ohio Reaper" Hescott (6-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +230) Junko Yamada is a Karate fighter, and is at her best when she can stand and trade with her opponent. After a fairly rough start to her career she had a breakthrough year in 2001 when she went 3-0 and displayed much more of an all-around game than had been seen before. Jocelyn Hescott is a former amateur wrestler who is known for her fast shot and good takedowns. She fought for WEFF during her early years, but was cut in 2000 after going on a three fight losing streak. She has since steadied her career by bulking up to add some more muscle to her frame and getting some much needed wins on the local circuit. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Lucia "Lady O'War" Pessoa (6-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -300) vs. Tammy "Bam Bam" Westenra (7-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +230) Lucia Pessoa is Portugal's first ever female MMA fighter, and is a Karate practitioner. Her stand-up is decent enough, but she is let down by her lack of skills in other areas of the sport. Tammy Westenra is a striker who is noted for her good technical boxing skills. Her poor cardio has always been a weak point as her habit of fading in later rounds is a problem that keeps happening over and over again. A regular with WEFF since it's inception in 1997, she has struggled with the step up in competition and has been on the cusp of being cut for the last few years. He is coming off a first round submission loss to Grace Hughes in WEFF. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Leona "Dizzy" Deschanel (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -1160) vs. Diana "Texas Strong' England (2-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +920) Leona Deschanel is a ground and pound specialist from Florida. She isn't a highly technical fighter, instead she just likes to grapple, take down, and pummel her opponent in rapid fashion. Debuting at the end of 1997, as of the end of 2001 she has won all seven of her fights by finishing her opponent with strikes. Diana England is a rookie from Texas, who comes from a Muay Thai background and is very dangerous if she can trap her opponent in a clinch. She is less dangerous at distance, and her actual wrestling is shoddy, but if she can improve those elements then she'll be very hard to stop. CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Maryland Mauler" Helen Fox (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -570) vs. Hisae Asahi (0-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Underdog: +450) Helen Fox is one of the most powerful competitors in Womens MMA, who likes to use that strength in conjunction with her wrestling skill to grind out results via smothering control. She'd gone 7-0 in her professional career and become a regular with WEFF before suffering her first defeat, a decision loss to one of the few people that could out-wrestle her, Samantha Sachs. She is coming off a first round submission loss to Samantha Sachs in WEFF. Hisae Asahi comes from a Judo background, a rookie fighter from Japan. Able to fight equally well at Bantamweight or Featherweight, the youngster is a fine prospect for the future. Weigh-In Results Sarah Vaughan (135 lbs) vs. Kaoru Nanami (135 lbs) Olivia Sweet (135 lbs) vs. KT McManamara (135 lbs) Simone King (135 lbs) vs. Gianna Russo (135 lbs) Katy-Jayne Paulson (135 lbs) vs. Grace Hughes (135 lbs) Junko Yamada (135 lbs) vs. Jocelyn Hescott (135 lbs) Lucia Pessoa (135 lbs) vs. Tammy Westenra (135 lbs) Leona Deschanel (135 lbs) vs. Diana England (135 lbs) Helen Fox (135 lbs) vs. Hisae Asahi (135 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 51 Full Fight Card WBW: Sarah Vaughan vs. Kaoru Nanami WBW: Olivia Sweet vs. KT McManamara WBW: Simone King vs. Gianna Russo WBW: Katy-Jayne Paulson vs. Grace Hughes WBW: Junko Yamada vs. Jocelyn Hescott WBW: Lucia Pessoa vs. Tammy Westenra WBW: Leona Deschanel vs. Diana England WBW: Helen Fox vs. Hisae Asahi

CTC Light Heavyweight Finalized Roster And Rankings #25. Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (16-4) Anthony LeToussier is equally famous for his near-constant trash talking as he is for his long list of spectacular knock out victories. A brilliant kick boxer, his ultra-powerful, ultra-precise kicks are awesome weapons that few can withstand, and his growing BJJ skills mean that he is no slouch on the ground either. CTC Record: 1-1 CTC Results: 1. Anthony LeToussier defeats Dean Capers by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:38 of Round 4 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Ken Peters defeats Anthony LeToussier by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:49 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: None Other Results: 1. Anthony LeToussier defeats Marlon John by Knock Out (Kick) in 3:58 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) GAMMA 22: Rubenstein vs. Watson (January 1998) 2. Spencer Rubenstein defeats Anthony LeToussier by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 27: Rubenstein vs. LeToussier (November 1998) Spencer Rubenstein Retains The CTC Light Heavyweight Title 3. Marlon John defeats Anthony LeToussier by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:55 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) GAMMA 33: Regueiro vs. Kendall (November 1999) 4. Spencer Rubenstein defeats Anthony LeToussier by Knock Out (Knee) in 4:42 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA Battle Lines 4: Brubaker vs. Gallego (January 2001) 5. Anthony LeToussier defeats Ricky Heath by TKO (Strikes) in 0:51 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 46: Sugar vs. Keane (August 2001) #24. Washi Shiganori (11-0) Washi Shiganori is a very good striker who is always in great fighting shape. He can go toe-to-toe with anybody in the sport. What will hold him back is a weak chin, and infuriating inconsistency. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Washi Shiganori defeats Dennis Eck by TKO (Strikes) in 1:02 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 21 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Washi Shiganori defeats Derek South by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Zvonimir Asanovic at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2023) 23. Dag "The Viking" Kreuger (11-0) Dag Kreuger is a powerhouse Light Heavyweight wrestler, who likes to use his excellent takedowns to set up fight-ending ground and pound. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Dag Kreuger defeats Adrian Majoram by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Dag Kreuger defeats Spencer Rubenstein by Majority Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Toby Sorkin at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Dag Kreuger defeats Andranik Paletilolu by TKO (Strikes) in 3:12 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Toadspew vs. Crumb (January 2001) 2. Dag Kreuger defeats Alekos Karabatsos by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Basora vs. Mueller (August 2001) #22. Jiroemon Hasegawa (10-0) Jiroemon Hasegawa is a rugged fighter with an insanely strong work ethic. A tough opponent for anyone he has an excellent base in both wrestling and jiu-jitsu. His one weakness is he struggles against strikers. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats Gavriil Sviridov by Submission (Kimura) in 4:24 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 20 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats Hyun-Shik Lim by Submission (Armbar) in 3:46 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 47 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Andranik Paletilolu at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats Eisaku Nozaki by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:05 of Round 1 (Great) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Asanovic (May 2001) #21. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (13-0) Terry Catt is an up-and-coming fighter, a good wrestler, who has added a versatile range of skills in other areas to make him dangerous in any situation. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Terry Catt defeats Jasper Osmond by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:33 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 20 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Terry Catt defeats Lawrence Herringbone by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:16 of Round 4 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 47 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Garry McSweegan at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) 20. Osamu "Decision" Dan (12-3) Osamu Dan is a good solid wrestler who simply likes to get in close and smother opponents with his grappling for decision victories. While not an exciting style, it is tough for opponents to deal with. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Osamu Dan defeats Silvio Leite by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:24 of Round 1 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 22 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Osamu Dan defeats Christian Mountfield by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 49 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Niko Soldo at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Osamu Dan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Dan (October 1997) Tadamasa Yamada Retains the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 2. Osamu Dan defeats Naozane Yamaguchiya by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Very Poor) ALPHA-1: Cabal vs. Fezzik II (February 2001) 3. Osamu Dan defeats Ryosei Sakamoto by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Awful) ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 2 (December 2001) #19. "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (11-0) Danny Akabaro is a punishing striker, a boxer with power in his hands. He is a devastating puncher, who prior to his arrival at CTC, was beating his way through the rankings in BCF. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Danny Akabaro defeats Crow Leddy by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Danny Akabaro defeats Mike Watson by TKO (Strikes) in 1:48 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. MacGregor Dare at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Danny Akabaro defeats Daniel Hornsby by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Spyrou vs. Baines (March 2001) 2. Danny Akabaro defeats Neville Granville by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:36 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) BCF: Baines vs. Schneider (July 2001) #18. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (12-1) Naozane Yamaguchiya is a powerhouse wrestler, who has one thing on his mind, flatten his opponent with a takedown, then pound on him until the referee has to stop the fight. Such is his raw strength that it's a plan that usually works. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Naozane Yamaguchiya defeats Volker Herzog by Submission (Armbar) in 2:00 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 20 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Naozane Yamaguchiya defeats Tikhon Diev by TKO (Strikes) in 4:54 of Round 1 (Rated: Poor) Canadian Tournament Combat 47 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Sho Kitabatake at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Osamu Dan defeats Naozane Yamaguchiya by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Very Poor) ALPHA-1: Cabal vs. Fezzik II (February 2001) #17. "The Hotshot Scot" Garry McSweegan (25-10) Garry McSweegan is a powerful puncher with quick hands who is known for his highly aggressive fight tactics, rarely going on the back foot or shying away from trading strikes. It is an exciting style, but one that causes him to lose to guys he should be beating, especially due to his nasty habit of gassing quickly. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Garry McSweegan defeats Neville Granville by TKO (Strikes) in 0:32 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 20 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Garry McSweegan defeats Gustavo Spagnol by TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 47 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Terry Catt at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Lenny McFadden defeats Garry McSweegan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) BCF Best of British 1 (July 1999) 2. Curt Kitson defeats Garry McSweegan by Submission (Armbar) in 3:22 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) BCF: Kitson vs. McSweegan (May 2001) Curt Kitson Retained The BCF Light Heavyweight Title 3. Lenny McFadden defeats Garry McSweegan by TKO (Strikes) in 3:28 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) BCF: McSweegan vs. McFadden II (December 2001) Lenny McFadden Won The BCF Light Heavyweight Title #16. "The Scourge of Europe" Nicolai Mickiewicz (24-6) Nicolai Mickiewicz is a powerful wrestler who is always in peak physical condition. He has garnered a reputation for being virtually unstoppable thanks to his granite chin and excellent ground defence, although he has tasted defeat a few times, all his losses have come via the judges. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Nicolai Mickiewicz defeats Leadro Piquet by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 21 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Nicolai Mickiewicz defeats Rupert Dreck by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Joshua Hope at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Niko Soldo defeats Nicolai Mickiewicz by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Mickiewicz (October 1997) Niko Soldo Retains The SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 2. Nicolai Mickiewicz defeats Alekos Karabatsos by TKO (Strikes) at 4:41 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Boniek vs. Ivanov (February 2000) 3. Nicolai Mickiewicz defeats Faas Smit by Unanimous Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) SIGMA: Toadspew vs. Crumb (January 2001) 4. Valentin Taneyev defeats Nicolai Mickiewicz by Unanimous Decision at 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) SIGMA: Toadspew vs. Basora (July 2001) #15. Nilton Fantoni (12-0) Nilton Fantoni is a high level fighter who combines elite level jiu-jitsu skills with top quality grappling, topping it all off by being a good athlete too. His one weakness is his mediocre striking game. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Nilton Fantoni defeats Jericho Stewart by Submission (Guillotine) in 1:46 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 21 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Nilton Fantoni defeats Kendall Tracey by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Affonso Villar at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Nilton Fantoni defeats Arthur Franco by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) FLB: Satinho vs. do Vale (January 2001) 2. Nilton Fantoni defeats Christian Mountfield by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:01 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 45: John vs. Watson (July 2001) #14. "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson (15-2) Mike Watson is a brutally effective puncher who is as dangerous on his feet as anyone in the sport, often knocking out opponents with punches they never even saw coming. He isn't great off his back, but his exceptional sprawl and balance make him hard to take down anyway. CTC Record: 1-1 CTC Results: 1. Mike Watson defeats Wink Deschanel by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:02 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Danny Akabaro defeats Mike Watson by TKO (Strikes) in 1:48 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Tadamasa Yamada at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Mike Watson defeats Christian Mountfield by 3:59 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 17: Watson vs. Mountfield (May 1997) 2. Spencer Rubenstein defeats Mike Watson by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 25: Rubenstein vs. Watson (January 1998) Spencer Rubenstein Retains the GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title. 3. Mike Watson defeats Ken Peters by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:44 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 32: Dean vs. Garner II (September 1999) 4. Mike Watson defeat John Rivero by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 41: Foster vs. Boyer II (March 2001) 5. Mike Watson defeats Marlon John by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:28 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 45: John vs. Watson (July 2001) Mike Watson Won The GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title #13. Toby "The Jodoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (13-0) 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. He's obnoxious and the fans love to hate him, giving him a good chance to become a big draw in the sport. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Toby Sorkin defeats Zane Wybock by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:18 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Toby Sorkin defeats William Harrison by Submission (Kimura) in 2:55 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Dag Kreuger at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Toby Sorkin defeats Bill Cumming by Submission (Kimura) in 3:15 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) GAMMA 44: Thomas vs. De Vries (June 2001) 2. Toby Sorkin defeats Kendall Tracey by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:19 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 49: Dean vs. Benn II (December 2001) #12. "The Iron Man" Junior Patinkin (19-3) Junior Patinkin is one of the most physically impressive athletes in MMA, who learned his craft in the army, being a specialist in hand-to-hand combat. Usually sporting a big weight advantage due to his mastery of the art of weight cutting, he is at his best up close when he can bully opponents around. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Junior Patinkin defeats Brett Krakowski by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Junior Patinkin defeats Max Rebottaro by Submission (Kimura) in 4:14 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Ken Peters at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Junior Patinkin defeats Linfield Ballard by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) GAMMA 26: Boyer vs. Carlton (September 1998) 2. Spencer Rubenstein defeats Junior Patinkin by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 31: Rubenstein vs. Patinkin (July 1999) Spencer Rubenstein Retains The GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title 3. Junior Patinkin defeats Ricky Heath by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) GAMMA 40: Herringbone vs. John (February 2001) 4. Spencer Rubenstein defeats Junior Patinkin by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:19 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) GAMMA Clash of the Titans Season 2 Finals (October 2001) #11. Faas "Evolution" Smit (40-17) Faas Smit is one of the hardest working men in MMA, astonishingly managing to rack up over fifty professional fights before he turned 30. A good rather than great competitor, he suffers from jack-of-all-trades syndrome, he is better than average at most things, but not excellent at anything. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Faas Smit defeats Flavio Alberto by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 22 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Faas Smit defeats Takesi Yanagimoto by TKO (Strikes) in 1:40 of Round 4 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 49 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Rafael Van Der Moot at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Niko Soldo defeats Faas Smit by Knock Out (Kick) in 1:48 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Smit (December 1996) Niko Soldo Won The SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 2. Nicolai Mickiewicz defeats Faas Smit by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) SIGMA: Toadspew vs. Crumb (January 2001) 3. Faas Smit defeats Dmytro Dargomyzhsky by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Decent) SIGMA: Grygera vs. Tariverdiev (September 2001) #10. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (13-0) Valentin Yanayev is one of the hottest prospects in MMA, mixing elite-level grappling skills with explosive striking, particularly his deadly fast big right hand, and dangerous submissions. Almost the complete package when it comes to MMA, the scary thing is he is only going to get better in time. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Valentin Taneyev defeats Allen LeFleur by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 22 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Valentin Taneyev defeats Adrian Pascal by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:02 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 49 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Datsakorn Pratoomwong at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Valentin Taneyev defeats Mantas Andreyev by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:12 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Bohlin vs. Gunnarsson (October 1998) 2. Valentin Taneyev defeats Daniil Skala by Submission (Kimura) in 3:08 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Lermontov vs. Mellberg (February 2001) 3. Valentin Taneyev defeats Nicolai Mickiewicz by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) SIGMA: Toadspew vs. Basora (July 2001) #9. "The Punisher" Marlon John (16-2) Marlon John 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. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Marlon John defeats Emerson Mori Nunes by TKO (Strikes) in 3:03 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 23 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Marlon John defeats Emil Karlsson by Technical Submission in 1:56 of Round 4 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. The winner of Ranieri Fernada vs Guillermo Morales at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Anthony LeToussier defeats Marlon John by Knock Out (Kick) in 3:58 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) GAMMA 22: Rubenstein vs. Watson (January 1998) 2. Marlon John defeats Mark Cohen by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 29: Morrison vs. Gorshin II (March 1999) 3. Marlon John defeats Anthony LeToussier by Knock Out (Punch) in 3:55 of Round 2 (Rated: Fantastic) GAMMA 33: Regueiro vs. Kendall (November 1999) 4. Marlon John defeats Lawrence Herringbone by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 40: Herringbone vs. John (February 2001) Marlon John Won The GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title 5. Mike Watson defeats Marlon John by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:28 of Round 2 (Rated: Average) GAMMA 45: John vs. Watson (July 2001) Mike Watson Won The GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title #8. Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez (48-13) Roberto Aldez was once considered the best Light Heavyweight in the world, a superb striker who was especially known for his accurate knock out kicks. Unfortunately age has dulled his skills somewhat, and although he still remains a feared opponent he is not quite the phenom he used to be. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Roberto Aldez defeats Jerry Bogdonovich by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 21 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Roberto Aldez defeats Naoki Itoh by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:23 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Affonso Villar defeats Roberto Aldez by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) FLB: Villar vs. Aldez (October 1997) Affonso Villar Retains The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 2. Roberto Aldez defeats Arkan Gleiser by Knock Out (Kick) in 1:58 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) FLB: Villar vs. Arruda (June 1998) 3. Roberto Aldez defeats Carlos dos Santos by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:23 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) FLB: Silva vs. da Rocha (December 1998) 4. Roberto Aldez defeats Kleber Pereira by Knock Out (Kick) in 4:04 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) FLB: Villar vs. Edilberto (September 1999) 5. Roberto Aldez defeats Affonso Villar by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:09 of Rond 3 (Rated: Fantastic) FLB: Villar vs. Aldez II (July 2000) Roberto Aldez Won the FLB Light Heavyweight Title 6. Affonso Villar defeats Roberto Aldez by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) FLB: Aldez vs. Villar III (March 2001) Affonso Villar Won The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 7. Rafael Van Der Moot defeats Roberto Aldez by TKO (Strikes) in 3:11 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: da Guia vs. Fontes (August 2001) #7. Sho Kitabatake (20-1) Sho Kitabatake was already a national star in Japan well before he made his MMA pro debut, being a highly successful judoka who had represented Japan at the Olympics. His combination of size, strength, and excellent grappling make him a huge threat to anyone. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Sho Kitabatake defeats Magno Peres Arruda by Submission (Kimura) in 4:25 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 20 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Sho Kitabatake defeats Jacob Matthaus by Submission (Calf Slicer) in 0:43 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 47 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Sho Kitabatake defeats Hyun-Shik Lim by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 8:24 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Cabal vs. Fezzik II (February 2001) 2. Jin Katou defeats Sho Kitabatake by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:24 of Round 4 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake (November 2001) Jin Katou Retains the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title #6. Rafael Van Der Moot (16-0) Rafael Van Der Moot is one of the fastest rising European stars, an extraordinarily powerful kick boxer from Rotterdam. A world class striker, he has smartly learned to use defensive wrestling to keep the fight upright, meaning that opponents are often forced into the suicidal tactics of fighting him at his own game. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Rafael Van Der Moot defeats Frankie Burgess by TKO (Strikes) in 1:55 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 22 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Rafael Van Der Moot defeats Mick Curran by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:35 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 49 (September 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Faas Smit at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Rafael Van Der Moot defeats Yoritomo Ina by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Poor) ALPHA-1's Warriors of the Ring 1 (January 2001) 2. Rafael Van Der Moot defeats Roberto Aldez by TKO (Strikes) in 3:11 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: da Guia vs. Fontes (August 2001) #5. "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (25-4) Tadamasa Yamada is by far 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 as well, perhaps his greatest asset however is that he is never flustered, approaching everything with a supernatural calm. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Marcos Maciel by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:20 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 22 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Stephan De Winter by Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:00 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 49 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Mike Watson at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Yoritomo Ina by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:55 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Ina vs. Yamada (February 1995) Tadamasa Yamada Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 2. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Ebizo Fujishima by Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 2:12 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Fujishima (August 1995) Tadamasa Yamada Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 3. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Zvonimir Asanovic by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Excellent) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Asanovic (February 1996) Tadamasa Yamada Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 4. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Inejiro Chiba by TKO (Strikes) in 0:42 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Chiba (July 1996) Tadamasa Yamada Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 5. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Yoritomo Ina by Submission (Armbar) in 1:55 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Ina II (February 1997) Tadamasa Yamada Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 6. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Osamu Dan by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Dan (October 1997) Tadamasa Yamada Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 7. Jin Katou defeats Tadamasa Yamada by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:50 of Round 5 (Rated: Excellent) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Katou (October 1998) Jin Katou Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 8. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Jin Katou by Submission (Triangle) in 3:58 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Yamada II (December 1999) Tadamasa Yamada Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 9. Jin Katou defeats Tadamasa Yamada by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:32 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Katou III (June 2000) Jin Katou Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 10. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Robun Yamazaki by Submission (Kimura) in 1:28 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix 2001 (March 2001) 11. Affonso Villar defeats Tadamasa Yamada by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:51 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA 1: Abukara vs. Lette II (October 2001) #4. Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (34-4) Zvonimir Asanovic was one of the first to bring truly elite kick boxing skills to 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. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Zvonimir Asanovic defeats Makhak Kirakosyan by Knock Out (Kick) in 3:25 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 21 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Zvonimir Asanovic defeats Daniil Skala by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:59 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Washi Shiganori at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2023) Other Results: 1. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Zvonimir Asanovic by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 6 (Rated: Excellent) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Asanovic (February 1996) Tadamasa Yamada Retained The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 2. Zvonimir Asanovic defeats Hyun-Shik Lim by Knock Out (Kick) in 3:21 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Fezzik vs. Archer (August 1998) 3. Zvonimir Asanovic defeats Ryosei Sakamoto by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:28 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Sukarno vs. Ting (October 2000) 4. Jin Katou defeats Zvonimir Asanovic by TKO (Strikes) in 2:34 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Asanovic (May 2001) Jin Katou Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 5. Zvonimir Asanovic defeats Curt Kitson by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Abukara vs. Lette II (October 2001) #3. Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (29-3) Affonso Villar is a vicious Muay Thai striker, who is one of the most destructive forces at Light Heavyweight, a 5'10" package of explosive power and lightning fast reactions. Devastating in the pocket, he has also shown unbelievable takedown defence that means that most opponents have little option but to engage him on the feet. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Affonso Villar defeats Renan Heleno by TKO (Strikes) in 3:27 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 21 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Affonso Villar defeats Matthew Michael Kirby by Knock Out (Knee) in 3:20 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Nilton Fantoni at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Affonso Villar defeats Elgar by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:10 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) FLB: Elgar vs. Villar (February 1997) Affonso Villar won the FLB Light Heavyweight Title 2. Affonso Villar defeats Roberto Aldez by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Great) FLB: Villar vs. Aldez (October 1997) Affonso Villar Retains The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 3. Affonso Villar defeats Magno Peres Arruda by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:25 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) FLB: Villar vs. Arruda (June 1998) Affonso Villar Retains The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 4. Affonso Villar defeats Pedro Sousa by TKO (Strikes) in 1:31 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) FLB: Villar vs. Sousa (February 1999) Affonso Villar Retains The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 5. Affonso Villar defeats Edilberto by TKO in 3:04 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) FLB: Villar vs. Edilberto (September 1999) Affonso Villar Retains The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 6. Roberto Aldez defeats Affonso Villar by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:09 of Round 3 (Rated: Fantastic) FLB: Villar vs. Aldez II (July 2000) Roberto Aldez Won The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 7. Affonso Villar defeats Roberto Aldez by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Decent) FLB: Aldez vs. Villar III (March 2001) Affonso Villar Won The FLB Light Heavyweight Title 8. Affonso Villar defeats Tadamasa Yamada by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:51 of Round 2 (Rated: Decent) ALPHA-1: Abukara vs. Lette II (October 2001) #2. "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (21-2-1) Niko Soldo is a high level kick boxer, who is ultra-powerful, and has been the dominant Light Heavyweight in Europe for many years, with the exception of a short period of time where Matti Kurri took the belt off him, he was their champion from their very first show. With the excellent striking 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. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Niko Soldo defeats Joel Mankin by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:17 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 22 (May 2002) This was a Second Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Niko Soldo defeats Shane Gilchrist by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:38 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 49 (September 2002) This was a Third Round fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Osamu Dan at Canadian Tournament Combat 92 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Niko Soldo defeats Faas Smit by Knock Out (Kick) in 1:48 of Round 4 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Smit (December 1996) Niko Soldo Won The SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 2. Niko Soldo defeats Mantas Andreyev by TKO (Strikes) in 2:21 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Andreyev (May 1997) Niko Soldo Retains the SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 3. Niko Soldo defeats Nicolai Mickiewicz by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 5 (Rated: Good) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Mickiewicz (October 1997) Niko Soldo Retains the SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 4. Niko Soldo defeats Aleksei Chekhov by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:07 of Round 5 (Rated: Excellent) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Chekhov (June 1998) Niko Soldo Retains the SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 5. Niko Soldo defeats Shane Gilchrist by TKO in 3:58 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Gilchrist (February 1999) Niko Soldo Retains the SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 6. Matti Kurri defeats Niko Soldo by TKO (Strikes) in 1:23 of Round 4 (Rated: Fantastic) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Kurri (October 1999) Matti Kurri Won The SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 7. Niko Soldo defeats Matti Kurri by Knock Out (Knee) in 1:59 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Kurri vs. Soldo II (August 2000) Niko Soldo Won The SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 8. Niko Soldo defeats Dmytro Dargomyzhsky by Submission (Armbar) in 2:03 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Dargomyzhsky (May 2001) Niko Soldo Retains the SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title 9. Niko Soldo defeats Matti Kurri by Knock Out (Kick) in 2:07 of Round 3 (Rated: Fantastic) SIGMA: Soldo vs. Kurri III (November 2001) Niko Soldo Retains The SIGMA Light Heavyweight Title #1. Jin Katou (24-1) Jin Katou is one of the biggest names in Japanese MMA, and has become famous for his will to win and string of knock out victories over foreign fighters. His punching power is his biggest weapon, but people often forget that he is a terrific wrestler with dangerous ground and pound and submission skills too. CTC Record: 2-0 CTC Results: 1. Jin Katou defeats Leon Banks by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:49 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 20 (May 2002) This was a Second Round Fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament 2. Jin Katou defeats Murray O'Hare by TKO (Strikes) in 4:54 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 47 (September 2002) This was a Third Round Fight in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Scheduled Fight: vs. Michael Dali at Canadian Tournament Combat 91 (March 2003) Other Results: 1. Jin Katou defeats Tadamasa Yamada by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:50 of Round 5 (Rated: Excellent) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Katou (October 1998) Jin Katou Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 2. Tadamasa Yamada defeats Jin Katou by Submission (Triangle) in 3:58 of Round 3 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Yamada II (December 1999) Tadamasa Yamada Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 3. Jin Katou defeats Tadamasa Yamada by Knock Out (Punch) in 4:32 of Round 1 (Rated: Great) ALPHA-1: Yamada vs. Katou III (June 2000) Jin Katou Won The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 4. Jin Katou defeats Zvonimir Asanovic by TKO (Strikes) in 2:34 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Asanovic (May 2001) Jin Katou Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title 5. Jin Katou defeats Sho Kitabatake by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:24 of Round 4 (Rated: Average) ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake (November 2001) Jin Katou Retains The ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title Unranked Fighters Alex "Master Blaster" Maitland (3-1, 1-1 CTC) "The Chunky Monkey" Allen LeFleur (8-1, 1-1 CTC) "The Battering Ram" Andranik Paletilolu (18-11, 2-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa at Canadian Tournament Combat 91) Datsakorn "Lefty" Pratoomwong (7-0, 3-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Valentin Taneyev at Canadian Tournament Combat 92) Guillermo "T-Bone" Morales (14-0-2, 1-0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Ranieri Fernanda: Time TBD) Gyukudo Teshigahara (11-2, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Roberto Aldez at Canadian Tournament Combat 91) "Glorious" Joshua Hope (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz at Canadian Tournament Combat 91) "The Man of Steel" Ken Peters (12-3, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Junior Patinkin at Canadian Tournament Combat 92) Kendall "The Gambler" Tracey (12-4, 1-1 CTC) "The Hunter" MacGregor Dare (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Danny Akabaro at Canadian Tournament Combat 92) Michael "Salvador" Dali (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Jin Katou at Canadian Tournament Combat 91) Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda (11-2-1, 2-0-1 CTC, Scheduled Fight: vs. Guillermo Morales: Time TBD) Ricky "Pile" Driver (0-1, 0-1 CTC) Russell "Russell Mania" McPhee (20-9, 0-1 CTC) Samuel "The Animal" Russo (18-14, 0-1 CTC) Trevion Chymes (14-14, 0-1 CTC)

Saturday, Week 2, September 2002 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 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda (11-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Manaus, Brazil, Underdog: -110) vs. Guillermo "T-Bone" Morales (14-0-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, Favorite: -150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Morales is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Morales attempts to pick Fernanda up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 04:44) He gets Fernanda up! Morales slams him down, ending up in guard. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Morales smothers Fernanda with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 03:55) The clock runs down as Fernanda is being smothered against the ground by Morales. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Morales starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Fernanda tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Fernanda ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Fernanda throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Fernanda blocks Morales as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Fernanda punches down at Morales, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Fernanda blocks Morales as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Fernanda is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Fernanda almost gets side control, but Morales was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 01:13) The scramble sees Morales up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Fernanda, gaining back control. (Rd 1 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Grappling from behind, Morales attempts to manhandle Fernanda down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Fernanda keeps his composure, and Morales cannot get past his takedown defence. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Morales. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) Fernanda can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Morales is the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Using his wrestling skills, Morales is trying to push Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Morales doesn't manage it though, Fernanda defended it well. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Morales is trying to push Fernanda so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Morales can't manage it, Fernanda fought it. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Morales is looking to muscle Fernanda back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Morales manages it and controls Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Fernanda, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Morales is exerting. (Rd 2 - 03:41) 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 - 02:37) Morales tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Fernanda reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Fernanda looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Morales proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 2 - 01:44) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:32) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Morales is the aggressor. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Using his wrestling skills, Morales is trying to push Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Fernanda out-wrestles him though. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Fernanda tries to wrestle Morales backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Fernanda can't do it though, and Morales gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Morales is trying to muscle Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Fernanda out-wrestles him though. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Fernanda tries to wrestle Morales backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Fernanda can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Using his wrestling skills, Morales is trying to push Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Fernanda doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen. (Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Morales 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Morales up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:51) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Morales manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:43) Morales is looking to muscle Fernanda back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:43) Fernanda ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Unable to get free, Fernanda is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:27) 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 - 03:17) Smothered against the cage, Fernanda cannot get free. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 3 - 02:42) 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 - 02:42) Morales is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Setting it up well, Morales shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Fernanda almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Morales has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Unable to complete the takedown, Morales instead pushes Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Morales tries to smother Fernanda against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Morales aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Morales tries to take Fernanda down. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Morales doesn't get it, Fernanda blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Morales is looking to muscle Fernanda back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Morales does it, Fernanda is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Morales tries to smother Fernanda against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Morales against the cage instead. (Rd 3 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Showing his ability to exert control, Fernanda smothers Morales up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:54) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for the rest of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Morales. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Fernanda, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:54) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Morales works his way to a dominant position. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Morales tries to wrestle Fernanda backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Morales achieves it, pinning Fernanda to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Morales tries to smother Fernanda against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Morales against the cage instead. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Fernanda tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Morales reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 4 - 03:40) Morales smothers Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:40) Morales and Fernanda remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Morales is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Morales tries to smother Fernanda against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Morales against the cage instead. (Rd 4 - 02:18) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Christian Maugham separating them. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Fernanda is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Fernanda hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:44) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:44) Fernanda manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Fernanda looks to take Morales down with a trip. (Rd 4 - 01:37) An outside leg trip sweeps Morales down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control! (Rd 4 - 01:19) Fernanda throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Fernanda blocks Morales as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Fernanda attempts a kimura. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Morales defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 4 - 00:04) Morales tries to pull guard on Fernanda but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (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 Morales 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Fernanda winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:45) Fernanda can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:40) Morales is able to grab Fernanda. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Morales is trying to push Fernanda so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Morales can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Fernanda looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Morales blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Fernanda tries to take Morales down. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Fernanda can't get Morales down to the ground. (Rd 5 - 03:31) Fernanda and Morales break the grapple and are apart again, circling. (Rd 5 - 03:20) A few deep breaths betray that Fernanda is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Morales chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Fernanda down. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Morales couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Fernanda hops in place on the other. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Morales can't get Fernanda down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:57) Morales tries to keep him up against the cage, but Fernanda works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) A jab lands from Fernanda, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Morales looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Fernanda simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Fernanda can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Morales with a crunching right hook. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Morales comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Fernanda can't connect with a jab, but then hits Morales with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Morales seizes the chance and grabs Fernanda into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Morales attempts to wrestle Fernanda to the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Morales doesn't get it, Fernanda blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Using his wrestling skills, Morales is trying to push Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Fernanda doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 5 - 01:14) From the looks of things, I don't think Morales has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Morales is trying to muscle Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Morales manages it and controls Fernanda up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Fernanda looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Morales tries to smother Fernanda against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:37) Moving in, Morales appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 5 - 00:37) Fernanda lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:14) Fernanda lands a left hand and then catches Morales with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Fernanda. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Christina Shaw has given 48-47 to Morales. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Ian Rivers scores the contest as 48-48. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Benjamin Milligan III scores the contest as 48-48. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the fight ends as a majority draw! Official Result: Ranieri 'Martelo' Fernanda draws with Guillermo 'T-Bone' Morales (Majority Draw in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: None CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Ryuji "Shogun" Ganaha (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sakai, Japan, Favorite: -190) vs. "The Hunter" MacGregor Dare (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Columbus, Ohio, Underdog: +150) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Dare may have weighed in the same as Ganaha yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Ganaha comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Ganaha steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 04:54) A jab lands from Ganaha but Dare evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 04:36) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Ganaha stalks forward, pressuring Dare. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Ganaha moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Ganaha throws a one-two, but Dare was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Dare misses with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Ganaha lands a right jab but has a left hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:32) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 03:05) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Ganaha comes forward, walking down Dare. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Dare hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Ganaha throws a one-two, but Dare was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Ganaha misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Dare comes in with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 01:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Ganaha can't hit a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Dare is off target with a left jab and also misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:32) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Ganaha lands a right jab but finds his left cross blocked. Dare uses a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Ganaha comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Dare manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Ganaha uses a right jab but Dare avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:52) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 00:23) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Ganaha comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Dare may have been setting up to shoot, but Ganaha aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:03) A one-two from Ganaha fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Dare came out just ahead on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Dare counters a left hand with a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Dare shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Dare gets hold of a leg but Ganaha remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Dare uses the position to drive Ganaha up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Dare shows great control, keeping Ganaha pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:24) 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 - 03:36) Dare presses Ganaha up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:36) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Dare looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Ganaha works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Ganaha comes forward, walking down Dare. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Ganaha steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:01) A jab hits home from Ganaha and then he hits Dare with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 01:41) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 01:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:15) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Ganaha can't get past the good guard of Dare, two punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Dare can't get past the good guard of Ganaha, two punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 2 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Ganaha moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Dare into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Ganaha looks to pressure Dare, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Ganaha can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ganaha is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 00:37) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 00:10) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Ganaha can't hit a left cross. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Dare goes to the body but misses. (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 Dare, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Dare. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Ganaha hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Dare misses a jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Ganaha comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Dare fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 04:28) A three-punch combo fails to trouble Dare. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Dare shows his good guard by absorbing a three punch flurry. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Dare misses with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Ganaha initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Dare hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Ganaha can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Dare glances at his corner and gets a thumbs up in response. (Rd 3 - 03:17) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Dare misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ganaha attacks with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Ganaha attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Dare misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Ganaha throws a one-two, but Dare was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Ganaha comes forward to attack. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Dare hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Ganaha throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Ganaha steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Dare hit a counter left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Ganaha lands a right hand and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Ganaha forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Dare manages a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 02:08) A one-two from Ganaha fails to land. (Rd 3 - 01:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Dare scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Ganaha hits a jab but misses a left hook. (Rd 3 - 01:28) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 01:06) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Dare finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Ganaha doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:53) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Ganaha looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Dare hits Ganaha with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Using his wrestling skills, Dare is trying to push Ganaha up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Dare achieves it, pinning Ganaha to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:02) Dare pins Ganaha up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Dare, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Ganaha is running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:47) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Dare scores with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Ganaha scores with a jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Ganaha misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Dare to attack with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 4 - 04:20) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Ganaha is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 04:20) Dare is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Dare doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Ganaha throws a two punch combination but Dare maintains his good guard and is safe. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Ganaha is off target with a right jab but scores with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Dare throws a flurry of three punches that end with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Ganaha is knocked down! (Rd 4 - 03:38) Dare moves in quickly, kneeling beside Ganaha and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 4 - 03:38) Dare fires away and Ganaha is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 4 - 03:38) With Ganaha taking a beating, referee Christian Maugham has to stop the fight! (Rd 4 - 03:18) 'The Hunter' MacGregor Dare takes the win by TKO! Official Result: 'The Hunter' MacGregor Dare defeats Ryuji 'Shogun' Ganaha (TKO (Strikes) in 1:42 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, MacGregor Dare praises his team at War Dogs, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. MacGregor Dare gives a show of respect to his opponent. MacGregor Dare gave a good account of himself here. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -380) vs. "Major Damage" William Harrison (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sterling Heights, Michigan, Underdog: +300) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Sorkin rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Harrison connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Harrison hits a left jab and then hits Sorkin with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Blood is visible on Sorkin, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Sorkin steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 04:17) A jab hits home from Harrison and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:00) It looked like we were about to see Sorkin try and get some grappling started, but Harrison was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:00) A jab is wide from Harrison, but then he hits Sorkin with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Harrison hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Harrison lands a jab and then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Harrison throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Sorkin gets hold of Harrison, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Using his wrestling skills, Sorkin is trying to push Harrison up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Sorkin achieves it, pinning Harrison to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Showing his ability to exert control, Sorkin smothers Harrison up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:41) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Sorkin looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Harrison works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 01:08) A jab hits home from Harrison and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Sorkin had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Harrison throws a hook to the body, but Sorkin steps back to avoid it. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Moving in, Sorkin appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Harrison lands a left jab, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Sorkin gets hold of Harrison. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Sorkin is trying to push Harrison so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Sorkin does it, Harrison is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Harrison is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:17) The rest of the round sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (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 Harrison, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Sorkin is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Harrison lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Harrison can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Sorkin gets hold of Harrison without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Sorkin is trying to muscle Harrison up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Harrison ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Showing his ability to exert control, Sorkin smothers Harrison up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:07) 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 - 03:03) Sorkin shows his grappling ability by trapping Harrison up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:03) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 02:17) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Sorkin wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Harrison can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Sorkin gets hold of Harrison. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Sorkin is trying to push Harrison so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Sorkin doesn't manage it though, Harrison defended it well. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Sorkin looks to take Harrison down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 2 - 01:40) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Harrison to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 2 - 01:23) Sorkin fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Sorkin attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Harrison was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Harrison manages to come out on top, with Sorkin pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Harrison keeps tight to Sorkin, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Sorkin gets the double underhooks in and pulls Harrison close, controlling him well. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Sorkin took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) Harrison connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Harrison fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Sorkin with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Sorkin lets fly with a verbal barrage of trash talk. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Harrison moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Sorkin appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Harrison took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Harrison can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Sorkin with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Sorkin wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:05) A punch from Harrison fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Sorkin gets hold of Harrison. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Sorkin tries to wrestle Harrison backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Sorkin achieves it, pinning Harrison to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Harrison, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Sorkin is exerting. (Rd 3 - 03:35) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Sorkin tries to maintain control, but Harrison wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Sorkin is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Harrison comes in behind a flurry of three quick punches, although none of them actually land, and then catches Sorkin with a right hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Harrison is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Harrison can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Sorkin with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Sorkin is able to grab Harrison. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Sorkin is looking to muscle Harrison back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Sorkin does it, Harrison is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:39) Sorkin keeps Harrison up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Sorkin keeps Harrison stuck against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:25) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Sorkin looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Harrison works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Harrison. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Harrison ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) Harrison lands a jab and then hits Sorkin with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Harrison confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:39) A jab is wide from Harrison, but then he hits Sorkin with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Sorkin warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Attacking with intent, Harrison scores with a flurry of three punches but Sorkin evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 03:57) Harrison moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 03:57) Harrison hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Harrison fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sorkin with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Sorkin warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Harrison can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Sorkin with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:12) A jab is wide from Harrison, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Sorkin may have been aiming to get in close, but Harrison aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Harrison fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sorkin with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Harrison slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Looking very tired, Harrison isn't able to resist being pulled into a clinch by Sorkin. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Sorkin looks to take Harrison down by setting up a judo throw. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Harrison has no answer to a great hip throw, he is left down under side control! (Rd 4 - 02:16) Sorkin attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg. (Rd 4 - 02:16) Harrison stops Sorkin from hooking a leg. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Harrison tries to pull guard on Sorkin but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Sorkin attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Harrison. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Harrison defends himself well and does not give up a leg. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Sorkin blocks Harrison as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Sorkin looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Sorkin struggles but cannot mount Harrison. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Sorkin blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Sorkin pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Harrison tries to pull guard on Sorkin but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Harrison took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Sorkin 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 - 04:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Sorkin hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Harrison uses a left jab and also scores with a left hook to the side of the body. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Seeing that Harrison looks shattered, Sorkin easily pulls him into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:39) With Harrison in his grasp, Sorkin tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 5 - 04:39) An excellent outside leg trip sees Harrison get thrown to the mat and Sorkin has no problem getting side control. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Sorkin tries to lock Harrison in a kimura. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Harrison fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Sorkin blocks Harrison as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 03:34) Sorkin tries to lock Harrison into a kimura. (Rd 5 - 03:34) Harrison doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Sorkin blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 02:59) Sorkin throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Sorkin blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Sorkin tries to lock Harrison into a kimura. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Sorkin gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Harrison has to tap! (Rd 5 - 02:05) By submission, the winner is Toby Sorkin! Official Result: Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin defeats 'Major Damage' William Harrison (Submission (Kimura) in 2:55 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Toby Sorkin thanks everyone connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he brings up Junior Patinkin as an interesting idea. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Iron Man" Junior Patinkin (18-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Favorite: -1200) vs. Max "Texas Longhorn" Rebottaro (3-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Austin, Texas, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Patinkin looks significantly bigger than Rebottaro as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Patinkin looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Rebottaro tries to wriggle free, but Patinkin controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Patinkin is trying to push Rebottaro so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Patinkin does it, Rebottaro is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Patinkin smothers Rebottaro against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Rebottaro is trapped against the cage and Patinkin punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Rebottaro is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Rebottaro is trapped against the cage and Patinkin hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Patinkin uses dirty boxing to punish Rebottaro while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Rebottaro takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Rebottaro is trapped against the cage and Patinkin hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Patinkin smothers Rebottaro against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Rebottaro takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 1 - 01:59) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates them. (Rd 1 - 01:47) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Patinkin aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Patinkin attempts to pick Rebottaro up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Patinkin has him! Slams him down! Rebottaro pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Patinkin looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Rebottaro fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Rebottaro somehow manages to come out on top of Patinkin in north-south position. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Rebottaro loses control of Patinkin, who scrambles quickly. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Somehow, the scramble leaves Patinkin under the north-south control of Rebottaro. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Rebottaro strikes Patinkin in the ribs with a few short elbows, but they lack venom. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Rebottaro blocks Patinkin as he tries to scramble. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Patinkin, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Patinkin 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 Rebottaro from this point onward. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) Patinkin moves in and clinches. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Rebottaro gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Patinkin uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Rebottaro gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Patinkin uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Using his wrestling skills, Patinkin is trying to push Rebottaro up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Patinkin does it, Rebottaro is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Patinkin smothers Rebottaro against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Rebottaro is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Rebottaro is trapped against the cage and Patinkin hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Rebottaro is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Patinkin pins Rebottaro up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Rebottaro is trapped against the cage and Patinkin punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Patinkin smothers Rebottaro against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Patinkin catches Rebottaro with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Patinkin smothers Rebottaro against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 01:23) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:12) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Patinkin is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Patinkin looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Rebottaro prevents the takedown by grabbing the cage out of desperation! (Rd 2 - 01:06) The referee saw that and pauses the action before taking a point off Rebottaro! (Rd 2 - 01:06) Referee Leo Behan puts them back against the cage, then restarts the fight. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Patinkin looks for a foot stomp but Rebottaro takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Rebottaro presses Patinkin up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:46) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Rebottaro tries to keep him up against the cage, but Patinkin 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) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Patinkin took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) It's also important to remember that Rebottaro got deducted a point. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-17 to Patinkin. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:45) Patinkin gets in close and clinches with Rebottaro. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Patinkin is trying to push Rebottaro so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Rebottaro ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Patinkin smothers Rebottaro against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Patinkin pins Rebottaro up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Patinkin goes for a knee to the thigh but Rebottaro pulls the clinch tighter to block it. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Patinkin stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Rebottaro gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Rebottaro is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Patinkin pins Rebottaro up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Patinkin catches Rebottaro with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Patinkin hits Rebottaro, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 3 - 02:02) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Patinkin is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Rebottaro is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Rebottaro shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Patinkin stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Rebottaro is forced down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Patinkin pounds away with right hands and Rebottaro is in big trouble! (Rd 3 - 01:24) Patinkin kicks the turtled Rebottaro in the head! (Rd 3 - 01:04) Fearing more kicks coming, Rebottaro rolls onto his back. (Rd 3 - 01:04) On his back, Rebottaro watches as Patinkin comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. (Rd 3 - 01:04) Patinkin attains side control. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Patinkin tries to lock Rebottaro in a kimura. (Rd 3 - 00:46) A kimura is fully applied, Rebottaro is in huge trouble! (Rd 3 - 00:46) No! He pops free. That was really close. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Despite that, Rebottaro remains under side control. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Patinkin pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Patinkin fires off some rights, but Rebottaro isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Patinkin fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (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 Patinkin, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Rebottaro is running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:47) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Patinkin wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Patinkin is trying to muscle Rebottaro up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Patinkin manages it and controls Rebottaro up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Looking for a takedown, Patinkin drops down and gets hold of a leg. Rebottaro remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Rebottaro blocks the takedown, but only by grabbing the cage! (Rd 4 - 04:17) Rebottaro doesn't get away with it, referee Leo Behan sees it and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 4 - 04:17) Rebottaro is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:17) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 4 - 03:16) With Rebottaro stuck against the cage, Patinkin tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 4 - 03:16) The takedown is completed, Patinkin gets side control from it. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Patinkin throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Patinkin throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Patinkin attempts a kimura. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Rebottaro blocks it. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Patinkin throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Patinkin attempts to kimura Rebottaro from side control. (Rd 4 - 01:13) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Rebottaro has to tap out! (Rd 4 - 00:46) Junior Patinkin takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Iron Man' Junior Patinkin defeats Max 'Texas Longhorn' Rebottaro (Submission (Kimura) in 4:14 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Junior Patinkin thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Punisher" Marlon John (15-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Fullerton, California, Favorite: -860) vs. "The Midnight Killer" Emil Karlsson (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Telemark, Norway, Underdog: +680) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) John confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Karlsson appeared to be going to try and get in close, but John took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:50) John hits a left hand, but Karlsson avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:39) John steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:39) John fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Karlsson with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:21) John steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:21) A jab hits home from John and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:00) John fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Karlsson with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Karlsson comes through that strike and grabs John in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Karlsson is looking to muscle John back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) John doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 03:23) John is trying to muscle Karlsson up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:23) He does so and now has Karlsson pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:03) John tries to use a knee from the clinch, but Karlsson is able to block it. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Karlsson lands a few quick punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:31) John catches Karlsson with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:19) John goes for a foot stomp, but Karlsson senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Karlsson smothers John up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:46) A jab is wide from John, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:31) John throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Seizing the opportunity, Karlsson clinches. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Using his wrestling skills, Karlsson is trying to push John up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:21) He does so and now has John pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Karlsson traps John up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 00:07) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes. (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 John. (Rd 1 - 00:00) John, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Karlsson, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:51) John hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:34) John connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:18) John connects with a jab, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:58) John hits a left hand, but Karlsson dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Up close, they start wrestling. (Rd 2 - 03:43) John looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:34) John tries to wrestle Karlsson backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:34) John achieves it, pinning Karlsson to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Unable to get free, Karlsson is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:22) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Smothered against the cage, Karlsson is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 02:20) John and Karlsson remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:20) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Karlsson warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 2 - 01:13) A jab is wide from John, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Karlsson, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 2 - 01:03) John can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:47) John throws a punch but Karlsson avoids it. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Karlsson comes in and grabs John in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Karlsson is trying to muscle John up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:37) John ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:17) It isn't pretty, but Karlsson has John stuck up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:17) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round. (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 John, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has John up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:52) John hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:37) A jab lands from John, but Karlsson dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 3 - 04:27) John is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 04:19) John hits a left jab and then catches Karlsson with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:07) John throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Karlsson comes in and grabs John in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Using his wrestling skills, Karlsson is trying to push John up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Karlsson achieves it, pinning John to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Karlsson tries to smother John against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Karlsson is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:10) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:10) John aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Getting underhooks, John looks for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:00) John gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! He gets side control! (Rd 3 - 02:42) John pounds away on Karlsson, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:26) John pounds away on Karlsson, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Karlsson tries to pull guard on John but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:48) John throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:18) John pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 3 - 01:06) John blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 00:50) John fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Karlsson! (Rd 3 - 00:50) John forces Karlsson to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back! (Rd 3 - 00:33) John successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 3 - 00:08) With both hooks in, John tries to flatten Karlsson out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:08) John flattens Karlsson out with the rear naked choke, but took too long because the round ends! (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to John. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Karlsson, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:51) John works his way to a dominant position. (Rd 4 - 04:43) John has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Karlsson to the ground. (Rd 4 - 04:43) A sweep of the legs is successful, Karlsson is floored and John has no problem getting side control. (Rd 4 - 04:27) John pounds away and Karlsson struggles to deal with them. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Karlsson turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! (Rd 4 - 04:13) Karlsson is in increasing trouble, as John gets both hooks in. (Rd 4 - 03:51) John pounds away on Karlsson, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 4 - 03:34) John, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 4 - 03:34) John flattens Karlsson out with the rear naked choke in deep, but cannot force the tap! (Rd 4 - 03:34) He goes limp! The referee has no choice but to end the fight! (Rd 4 - 03:04) The winner, by technical submission, is 'The Punisher' Marlon John! Official Result: 'The Punisher' Marlon John defeats 'The Midnight Killer' Emil Karlsson (Technical Submission in 1:56 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Marlon John name-checks everyone involved with Impact MMA, then goes through is sponsors one by one. He then thanks God for inspiring him. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Reaper" Spencer Rubenstein (19-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Toledo, Ohio, Favorite: -840) vs. Dag "The Viking" Kreuger (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Malmo, Sweden, Underdog: +670) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Rubenstein lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Rubenstein comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Kreuger tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Rubenstein connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Rubenstein comes forward, walking down Kreuger. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Rubenstein steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Kreuger. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Rubenstein can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:01) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Rubenstein forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Kreuger fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Rubenstein hits a left jab and then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Rubenstein attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Kreuger throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Rubenstein fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Kreuger with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Moving forward constantly, Rubenstein is pressuring Kreuger. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Kreuger fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Rubenstein comes in fast and lands five quick punches but Kreuger evades a big right to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Rubenstein comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Kreuger throws a counter right but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Rubenstein can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Rubenstein forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Kreuger lands a right hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Rubenstein hits a left hand but Kreuger avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Rubenstein comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Kreuger fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Rubenstein lands a jab and then he hits Kreuger with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:28) A jab is wide from Rubenstein, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Kreuger isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Rubenstein uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Kreuger misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Rubenstein to attack with a pair of jabs that are followed by a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Rubenstein comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Kreuger hit a counter right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Rubenstein can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Kreuger comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Rubenstein almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Kreuger holds the other. (Rd 1 - 00:17) With Rubenstein not going down, Kreuger settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Kreuger looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Rubenstein works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Rubenstein, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Rubenstein, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Kreuger misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Rubenstein attacks with a low kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 04:28) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Rubenstein misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Rubenstein deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid. (Rd 2 - 04:19) For the first time, Rubenstein is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Rubenstein misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Rubenstein lands a jab and then catches Kreuger with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Kreuger misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with quick jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 03:11) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Kreuger uses a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Rubenstein hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Kreuger misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Rubenstein comes in with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Rubenstein slips past a left hook and counters with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:16) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Kreuger misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Rubenstein comes in with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:00) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Kreuger misses with a big left hand, allowing Rubenstein to counter with a brace of jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Kreuger hits a pair of jabs and also scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Rubenstein lands one of a flurry of quick punches but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Kreuger is being totally outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Rubenstein is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 2 - 00:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Kreuger hits a jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Rubenstein misses a jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Rubenstein slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Rubenstein, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Kreuger looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 00:13) He sweeps the leg, sending Rubenstein to the mat in a beautiful move! He gets side control! (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Rubenstein took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Rubenstein is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Rubenstein lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Kreuger scores with a brace of jabs and also hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Rubenstein looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Kreuger looks to take Rubenstein down with a trip. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Rubenstein has no answer to a great trip! (Rd 3 - 04:35) Kreuger takes the back of Rubenstein directly off the takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Kreuger fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Rubenstein! (Rd 3 - 03:59) Kreuger pounds away, but Rubenstein isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:43) Rubenstein tries to move Kreuger off his back but can't. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Kreuger unloads with big left hands, but Rubenstein is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Kreuger increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Kreuger pounds away and Rubenstein eats a few big strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:38) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Kreuger tries to finish Rubenstein off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Rubenstein stops Kreuger from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Breathing very hard, Rubenstein is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Rubenstein tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Kreuger, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Rubenstein defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Kreuger pounds away, but Rubenstein calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 00:54) Rubenstein improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Kreuger successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Kreuger, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Rubenstein fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (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 Kreuger. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Rubenstein. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:49) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Rubenstein misses with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Kreuger scores with a jab but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Rubenstein hits a jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Kreuger hits a pair of jabs but has a left hand blocked. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Kreuger is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 04:11) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 4 - 03:44) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Rubenstein hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Kreuger uses a pair of right jabs and also hits a left cross. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Moving forward constantly, Kreuger is pressuring Rubenstein. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Rubenstein lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Kreuger connects with a jab but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Rubenstein misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a good left hand. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Kreuger attacks with strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Rubenstein hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Kreuger uses a right jab but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 4 - 02:37) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Kreuger attempts to wrestle Rubenstein to the ground. (Rd 4 - 02:37) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Kreuger begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Rubenstein keeps Kreuger at side control, not letting the mount happen. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Rubenstein tries to pull guard on Kreuger but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:17) Kreuger pounds away with some elbow strikes but is unable to inflict much damage on Rubenstein. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Rubenstein tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Kreuger keeps Rubenstein guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Kreuger blocks Rubenstein as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Kreuger drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Rubenstein. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Kreuger took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Rubenstein misses a jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Kreuger hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Rubenstein looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 04:37) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Kreuger tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:37) A great inside leg trip sees Rubenstein get thrown to the mat and Kreuger is left in half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Kreuger fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Rubenstein tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kreuger doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Kreuger fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 5 - 03:17) Kreuger pounds away on Rubenstein but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Kreuger blocks Rubenstein as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 5 - 02:46) Kreuger pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 5 - 02:26) Rubenstein bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 5 - 02:26) He may regret that choice, as it gives Kreuger the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Kreuger looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Kreuger attempts to move to mount. (Rd 5 - 02:07) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Rubenstein ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 5 - 01:41) Kreuger throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Kreuger leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Rubenstein. (Rd 5 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:59) Kreuger punches down at Rubenstein, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Rubenstein pulls Kreuger in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Kreuger fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (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 Kreuger. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Benjamin Milligan III gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Kreuger. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse scores the contest as 47-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde: 48-47 Kreuger. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by majority decision, is Dag 'The Viking' Kreuger! Official Result: Dag 'The Viking' Kreuger defeats 'The Reaper' Spencer Rubenstein (Majority Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Dag Kreuger thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. 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 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson (15-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -670) vs. "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Nigeria, Underdog: +530) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:16) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Akabaro lands two of a flurry of quick punches and then hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Watson hits a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Blood is visible, it appears that Watson has suffered a large gash above his eye. (Rd 1 - 03:57) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Watson lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Akabaro scores with a vicious right hook to the body! (Rd 1 - 03:25) Watson collapses to the ground, clutching his chest! (Rd 1 - 03:25) Akabaro quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Watson! (Rd 1 - 03:25) Akabaro pounds away, Watson is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 03:25) Referee Christian Maugham is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:12) By TKO, the winner is Danny Akabaro! Official Result: 'Pretty Boy' Danny Akabaro defeats 'The Calgary Assassin' Mike Watson (TKO (Strikes) in 1:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Danny Akabaro gives a name-check to everyone at London Kick Boxing Academy, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he still wants William Harrison and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits." MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (16-3, 1-0 CTC, From: 16-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Senneterre, Quebec, Favorite: -570) vs. "The Man of Steel" Ken Peters (11-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Markstay-Warren, Ontario, Underdog: +450) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a roar from the crowd as LeToussier enters, he is from around here. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Peters comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:50) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and LeToussier is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Peters keeps tight to LeToussier, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Peters leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from LeToussier. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Peters keeps tight to LeToussier, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:52) LeToussier tries to catch Peters with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 03:39) The clock runs down as LeToussier is being smothered against the ground by Peters. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Time slips away as Peters successfully keeps LeToussier stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Peters smothers LeToussier with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Peters throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Peters throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Peters deflects a couple of punches that LeToussier threw from below. (Rd 1 - 01:08) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Peters comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:02) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and LeToussier is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) The clock runs down as LeToussier is being smothered against the ground by Peters. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Peters lies on top of LeToussier, basically smothering him. (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 Peters. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) Peters shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:49) LeToussier gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:43) Peters throws several small strikes at LeToussier, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 2 - 04:27) LeToussier tries to catch Peters with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 04:11) The clock runs down as LeToussier is being smothered against the ground by Peters. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Peters smothers LeToussier with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Time slips away as Peters successfully keeps LeToussier stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Peters smothers LeToussier with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 02:01) The clock runs down as LeToussier is being smothered against the ground by Peters. (Rd 2 - 01:31) With no progress being made, referee Christian Maugham brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 2 - 01:21) LeToussier closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:21) LeToussier connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Showing great timing, Peters comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Peters gets hold of a leg but LeToussier remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 01:05) With LeToussier not going down, Peters settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:51) With the cage trapping LeToussier, Peters looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 00:51) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping LeToussier to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 2 - 00:31) Looking to catch his breath, Peters is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:09) LeToussier tries to break free and scramble for position, but Peters keeps him trapped. (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 Peters. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Peters up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) LeToussier can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 04:32) There's a takedown attempt from Peters. (Rd 3 - 04:32) LeToussier almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Peters has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 04:32) Peters drives LeToussier up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Peters attempts to throw an elbow, but LeToussier tightens the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:01) With LeToussier stuck against the cage, Peters tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 3 - 04:01) He gets the takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:01) The takedown allows Peters to take the back of LeToussier. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Peters increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 3 - 03:33) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Peters tries to finish LeToussier off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 03:33) LeToussier fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:54) LeToussier struggles against Peters but cannot get himself free from the hooks. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Peters, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Peters gets the rear naked choke fully applied and LeToussier has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 02:11) 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters takes the win by submission! Official Result: 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters defeats Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:49 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Ken Peters gives a name-check to everyone at Impact MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Ken Peters says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate him during training and that he's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong. He gave a charismatic performance. Attendance: 710 Gate Reciepts: $83,425 Sponsorship: $34,963 Ad Revenue: $916,825 Merchandise: $5,244 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $170,075) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Ken Peters $8,834 Anthony LeToussier $13,773 SotN: Peters: $5,000 Danny Akabaro $14,355 Mike Watson $12,054 KotN: Akabaro: $5,000 Perf: Akabaro: $5,000 Dag Kreuger $7,788 Spencer Rubenstein $33,702 Perf: Kreuger: $5,000 Marlon John $18,122 Emil Karlsson $1,968 Junior Patinkin $18,819 Max Rebottaro $1,722 Toby Sorkin $15,228 William Harrison $13,444 FotN: Both: $10,000 MacGregor Dare $2,961 Ryuji Ganaha $1,968 Ranieri Fernanda $1,890 Guillermo Morales $3,444 Drug Testing: $8,400 Production: $29,269 Profit: $832,713 Critical Rating: 65% Commercial Rating: 67% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 13.5% (Low Level National) USA +3.2% 12.2% (Low Level National) UK +1.6% 5.0% (Low Level National) Europe +1.8% 76.4% (High Level Regional) Australia +1.5% 83.0% (High Level Regional) Japan +1.6% 99.7% (High Level Regional) Asia +1.5% 81.5% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.2% 60.8% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico +1.5% 79.7% (High Level Regional) South America +1.2% 6.2% (Low Level National) Central America +1.0% 73.7% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.2% 49.9% (Mid Level Regional) News - Drug test results have come back for Canadian Tournament Combat 48, and all fighters tested clean. - The CTC announce that they will schedule a rematch of the Majority Draw between Ranieri Fernanda and Guillermo Morales as soon as possible. - The following fighters have been released by the CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Spencer Rubenstein, Emil Karlsson, Max Rebottaro, William Harrison, and Ryuji Ganaha. - The services of Anthony LeToussier, and Mike Watson have been retained due to Canadian Fighter Rules. - It is announced that Mike Watson will continue in the tournament in the place of the retired Raul Hughes. - CTC Middleweight fighter Joaquim Fontes will no longer be training at Escola De Luta. Details are sketchy but it seems he had a confrontation with fellow member Leonardo da Costa following training and stormed out shortly thereafter. - CTC Welterweight fighter Thomaz de Miranda has announced he is currently training with House of Pain on a temporary basis as he prepares for the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Fisher Kaye. He said he particularly joined the team in an attempt to improve his striking ahead of the bout. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows GAMMA 50: Windham vs. Hume (Sunday, Week 2, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Ryunosuke Tanaka vs. Hyosuke Eto KO of the Night: Mark Windham (vs. Derek Hume) Submission of the Night: Ryunosuke Tanaka (vs. Hyosuke Eto) South American Large Local Show (Monday, Week 3, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Charles Stiles vs. Edson Edmilson KO of the Night: Marcelo Oberto (vs. Euclydes Filho) Submission of the Night: Charles Stiles (vs. Edson Edmilson) American Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 3, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Mark Lee vs. Clifton Curry KO of the Night: Wilson Franklyn (vs. Fletcher Merman) Submission of the Night: John Rivero (vs. Gary Sampson) Predictions None Confirmed Matches For CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round (Round of 32) Jin Katou vs. Michael Dali Jiroemon Hasegawa vs. Andranik Paletilolu Garry McSweegan vs. Terry Catt Sho Kitabatake vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya Affonso Villar vs. Nilton Fantoni Roberto Aldez vs. Gyokudo Teshigahara Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Washi Shiganori Joshua Hope vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz Niko Soldo vs. Osamu Dan Datsakorn Pratoomwong vs. Valentin Taneyev Tadamasa Yamada vs. Mike Watson Rafael Van Der Moot vs. Faas Smit Dag Kreuger vs. Toby Sorkin Ken Peters vs. Junior Patinkin Danny Akabaro vs. MacGregor Dare Marlon John vs. Ranieri Fernanda/Guillermo Morales

Saturday, Week 2, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (16-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -570) vs. "The Man of Steel" Ken Peters (11-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Underdog: +450) Anthony LeToussier is one of MMA's most colorful characters, the motormouth is equally famous for his near constant trash-talking as he is for his long list of spectacular knock out victories. A brilliant kick boxer, his ultra-powerful, ultra precise kicks are awesome weapons that few can withstand, and his growing BJJ skills mean that he is no slouch on the ground either. Wildly popular, his fights are almost always very exciting to watch. He is coming off a fourth round knock out victory over Dean Capers in the second round of the tournament. Ken Peters is a Canadian wrestler known for his relentless chasing of takedowns and his smothering top control, grinding out decision victories. He has little else in his arsenal, but has had much success simply because he is so good at what he does. GAMMA brought him in in 1997, but after a strong start he came unstuck when faced with top-level opponents and has found himself going backward in dramatic fashion. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Stef Lomb in the second round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Calgary Assassin" Mike Watson (15-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -670) vs. "Pretty Boy" Danny Akabaro (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Underdog: +530) Mike Watson, widely known as "The Man With The Fastest Hands In MMA", is a brutally effective puncher who is as dangerous on the feet as anyone in the sport, often knocking out opponents with punches that they never even saw coming. The Canadian isn't so great on his back, but his exceptional sprawl and balance make him hard to take down anyway. He has only been defeated once so far in his career, by Spencer Rubenstein when he failed to take the GAMMA Light Heavyweight title. He finally did get his hands on the gold in 2001, beating Marlon John. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Wink Deschanel in the second round of the tournament. Danny Akabaro moved to the UK from his homeland of Nigeria when he was still young, and was introduced to boxing by his father, a former military policeman who also served as his trainer. He quickly gained a formidable reputation for being a devastating puncher, however, he soon fell in love with MMA and started training in other areas in preparation for his pro debut. He joined BCF in 2000, jumping to Light Heavyweight in the process, having fought at Middleweight previously. He has quickly become one of the rising stars of the company. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Crow Leddy in the second round of the tournament. MAIN CARD CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Reaper" Spencer Rubenstein (19-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -840) vs. Dag "The Viking" Kreuger (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Underdog: +670) Spencer Rubenstein is a tall, powerful Muay Thai fighter who is at his best when he can grapple with an opponent, use his size to bully them, and punish them with vicious knees and elbows. His style doesn't make him the most aesthetically pleasing fighter to watch, but it has proven to be very effective. He made for a dominant GAMMA Light Heavyweight champion and is widely regarded as one of the best in the world at that weight. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Vlasta Nykl in the second round of the tournament. Dag Kreuger is a powerhouse Light Heavyweight from Sweden, a wrestler who uses his excellent takedowns to set up fight ending ground and pound. Extremely solid and consistent, if and when he can pull his striking game to the next level he'll become a major player. SIGMA signed him in 1999 and he has been steadily improving each and every fight. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Adrian Majoram in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Punisher" Marlon John (15-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -860) vs. "The Midnight Killer" Emil Karlsson (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #75, Underdog: +680) Marlon John is athletically gifted, and came to MMA after an amazing career as an amateur wrestler. Freakishly strong, explosively quick, and blessed with excellent hand-eye co-ordination and a work ethic to die for, "The Punisher" has quickly become one of the most feared Light Heavyweights on the planet. A former GAMMA Light Heavyweight champion, many feel it is inevitable that he'll claim the gold again. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Emerson Mori Nunes in the second round of the tournament. "The Midnight Killer" Emil Karlsson is a scary prospect from Norway. Physically intimidating and enormously powerful, he likes to use that to his advantage by taking fights to his opponent and trying to destroy them early. His striking is dangerous due to his natural power and his grappling ability is extremely under-rated. He joined SIGMA's Light Heavyweight division in 2000, having impressed on the local circuit, and made a fine start as he has won three fights in a row against tough opposition. He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Sharaku Kon in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Iron Man" Junior Patinkin (18-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -1200) vs. Max "Texas Longhorn" Rebottaro (3-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #83, Underdog: +950) Junior Patinkin is one of the most physically impressive men in MMA, and learned his craft during his time in the army, being a specialist in hand-to-hand combat. Usually sporting a big weight advantage due to his mastery of the art of weight cutting, he is at his best when up close and able to bully opponents around. A great rival of Spencer Rubenstein's, they have both competed against each other for the GAMMA Light Heavyweight title and were opposing coaches on the second season of Clash of the Titans. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Brett Krakowski in the second round of the tournament. Max Rebottaro is a Texan who now resides in London, England. A wrestler who is noted for his lightning fast shot, he made an impressive start to his career by winning his first two fights in under three minutes apiece with some great ground and pound. BCF took a punt on him, bringing him on to their roster in April 2001, although he suffered a disappointing debut defeat to Roko Stipanovic. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Yoritomo Ina in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Favorite: -380) vs. "Major Damage" William Harrison (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Underdog: +300) Toby Sorkin is one of the few high level American Judo competitors to make the 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 joined GAMMA in 2001 and quickly put together two big victories over Kendall Tracey and Bill Cumming to establish himself as one to watch. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Zane Wybock in the second round of the tournament. William Harrison is a former member of the US army, who is an extremely tough fighter who is known for his iron will, strong jaw, and versatility. Trained in a variety of combat styles while serving in the army, he can adapt to any situation, making him one of the most dangerous opponents around. The future looks bright for the young man from Michigan. He was signed by GAMMA in 2001 after going 8-0 on the local circuit. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Casimiro de Holanda in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Ryuji "Shogun" Ganaha (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -190) vs. "The Hunter" MacGregor Dare (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #91, Underdog: +150) Ryuji Ganaha is a promising young Japanese Light Heavyweight, who originally comes from a wrestling background but has since trained hard to improve his overall MMA game. The result is a dangerous and versatile competitor who should go far. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Trevor Murray in the second round of the tournament. MacGregor Dare is a tough 205lber, who is a powerful slugger with solid wrestling fundamentals who has the potential to one day be a top contender if he is developed correctly. The fact that he is reported to have an excellent work ethic and the ability to pick up new techniques quickly is a good sign for his future. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Bryan Van Den Hauwe in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Ranieri "Martelo" Fernanda (11-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #150, Underdog: -110) vs. Guillermo "T-Bone" Morales (14-0-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Favorite: -150) Ranieri Fernanda is a powerfully-built wrestler from Brazil, who likes to work from close range where his raw strength makes him difficult to fight off. Known for grinding out results, his biggest weakness appears to be that he finds it difficult to translate his physical domination into clean finishes. He scored a first round submission victory over Jon Silvers in the first round of the tournament, before winning a Split Decision victory over Matti Kurri in the second round of the tournament. Guillermo Morales is a Cuban grappler, who is one of the most powerful men at Light Heavyweight, a sheer bulldozer of a fighter who can (almost literally) run right through most opponents. Although quite short, he packs a lot of muscle onto his frame and has the advantage of a lower center of gravity that makes him hard to take down and gives him great power in his near-unstoppable shot. GAMMA signed him in May 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Eddie Whelan in the second round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Anthony LeToussier (205 lbs) vs. Ken Peters (205 lbs) Mike Watson (205 lbs) vs. Danny Akabaro (205 lbs) Spencer Rubenstein (205 lbs) vs. Dag Kreuger (205 lbs) Marlon John (205 lbs) vs. Emil Karlsson (205 lbs) Junior Patinkin (205 lbs) vs. Max Rebottaro (205 lbs) Toby Sorkin (205 lbs) vs. William Harrison (205 lbs) Ryuji Ganaha (205 lbs) vs. MacGregor Dare (205 lbs) Ranieri Fernanda (205 lbs) vs. Guillermo Morales (205 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 50 Full Fight Card LHW: Anthony LeToussier vs. Ken Peters LHW: Mike Watson vs. Danny Akabaro LHW: Spencer Rubenstein vs. Dag Kreuger LHW: Marlon John vs. Emil Karlsson LHW: Junior Patinkin vs. Max Rebottaro LHW: Toby Sorkin vs. William Harrison LHW: Ryuji Ganaha vs. MacGregor Dare LHW: Ranieri Fernanda vs. Guillermo Morales

Friday, Week 2, September 2002 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 MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Hans-Peter Schneider (18-8-1, 1-0-1 CTC, From: Bremen, Germany, Favorite: -290) vs. Artak Gevor (9-2-1, 1-0-1 CTC, From: Yerevan, Armenia, Underdog: +230) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Schneider can't connect with a jab, but then catches Gevor with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Gevor gets hold of Schneider. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Gevor is trying to muscle Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Gevor does it, Schneider is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Gevor shows great control, keeping Schneider pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:13) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Gevor tries to smother Schneider against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Gevor appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Schneider took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Schneider hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Schneider moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Gevor scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 03:01) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Coming forward, Gevor is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Schneider lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Schneider moves in on Gevor, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Schneider fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:24) It looks like Gevor has been cut above the eye. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Gevor aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Schneider fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Gevor is able to grab Schneider. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Gevor tries to take Schneider down. (Rd 1 - 01:48) It's unsuccessful, Schneider maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Gevor is trying to muscle Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:32) He does so and now has Schneider pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Showing his ability to exert control, Gevor smothers Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Schneider wrestles back against Gevor, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Schneider can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Gevor is able to grab Schneider. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Gevor is trying to muscle Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Schneider doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Schneider, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Gevor. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) Gevor aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Schneider hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Schneider can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Gevor, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Schneider is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Gevor aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Schneider can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:31) A strike has re-opened the cut above the eye of Gevor. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Gevor gets hold of Schneider without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Gevor attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Schneider on the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Schneider blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Wanting to take it to the ground, Schneider attempts to drag Gevor down into his guard. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Gevor defends the attempt to drag him down, and takes control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Gevor is trying to muscle Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Gevor does it, Schneider is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Gevor leans all of his weight up against Schneider, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:30) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Gevor is keeping Schneider pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:35) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Gevor tries to maintain control, but Schneider wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:14) There's a takedown attempt from Gevor. (Rd 2 - 00:14) A great sprawl from Schneider prevents the takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Gevor. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Gevor is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Schneider closes in on Gevor, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Gevor appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Schneider took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Schneider connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Gevor steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Schneider uses a left jab, but Gevor catches the kick to the body that it set up! (Rd 3 - 04:20) Seeing his opportunity, Gevor tries to put Schneider on the mat. (Rd 3 - 04:20) With Schneider not going down, Gevor settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Gevor smothers Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:03) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Gevor shows great control, keeping Schneider pressed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:53) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Gevor tries to keep him up against the cage, but Schneider works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Gevor is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Gevor appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Schneider took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:30) A jab lands from Schneider, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Gevor comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Schneider can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:02) Without taking too much damage, Gevor is able to clinch with Schneider. (Rd 3 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Gevor is trying to push Schneider so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Gevor does it, Schneider is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Using tight body-to-body control, Gevor is slowly wearing Schneider down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 3 - 00:37) The remainder of the round passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Gevor. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Gevor ahead 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:52) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Gevor shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:33) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Schneider has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Gevor throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:56) Schneider grabs Gevor and draws him in close, smothering him. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Gevor smothers Schneider with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Gevor looks to get past the guard. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Schneider fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Gevor manages to come out on top, with Schneider pulling half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Gevor throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Schneider bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:00) He may regret that choice, as it gives Gevor the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Gevor fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Gevor blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 01:05) Gevor tries to lock Schneider in an arm triangle. (Rd 4 - 01:05) Schneider stops Gevor from applying it. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Schneider doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 00:26) Schneider tries to pull guard on Gevor but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Gevor fires away with punches, and Schneider is stung by several big shots. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Gevor, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Schneider 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 - 04:47) Schneider lands a left hand and then catches Gevor with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 5 - 04:20) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then hits Gevor with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Gevor is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Gevor, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Gevor gets a single leg takedown! Schneider pulls guard off it. (Rd 5 - 03:58) That's his second takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:43) Schneider is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gevor off of him. (Rd 5 - 03:05) Gevor fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 5 - 02:45) Schneider is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gevor off of him. (Rd 5 - 02:20) Time slips away as Gevor successfully keeps Schneider stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:44) Schneider is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gevor off of him. (Rd 5 - 01:06) The clock runs down as Schneider is being smothered against the ground by Gevor. (Rd 5 - 00:32) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 5 - 00:32) Looking a bit tense, Schneider moves around the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:24) Gevor may have been aiming to get in close, but Schneider aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 00:24) Schneider uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 5 - 00:01) A jab lands from Schneider, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Gevor. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 49-46 (Christina Shaw), 48-47 (Ian Rivers) and 48-47 (Benjamin Milligan III). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Artak Gevor is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Artak Gevor defeats Hans-Peter Schneider (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Artak Gevor name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Christian "Overload" Mountfield (15-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Ann Arbor, Michigan, Underdog: +350) vs. Osamu "Decision" Dan (11-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -450) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Alan Allen, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Mountfield gets in close and clinches with Dan. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Using his wrestling skills, Mountfield is trying to push Dan up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Dan doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Dan has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Mountfield to the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:15) It's unsuccessful, Mountfield maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Getting a good grip, Dan appears to be looking to wrestle toward a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:57) A belly-to-belly leaves Mountfield on his back pulling guard! (Rd 1 - 03:46) Mountfield is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dan off of him. (Rd 1 - 03:18) The clock runs down as Mountfield is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 1 - 02:41) The clock runs down as Mountfield is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Dan tries to pound on Mountfield, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Dan leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Mountfield. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Dan throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Mountfield pulls Dan down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Dan throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Dan leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Mountfield. (Rd 1 - 00:23) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Dan comes in fast, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:18) He has the takedown! Mountfield pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:18) That's his second takedown of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:12) The clock runs down as Mountfield is being smothered against the ground by Dan. (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 Dan, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:55) Dan looked like he was about to shoot, but Mountfield stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Mountfield is trying to push Dan so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Mountfield can't move Dan at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Dan uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Mountfield to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Dan is trying to push Mountfield so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Dan does it, Mountfield is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Showing good control, Dan keeps Mountfield stuck against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:47) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 2 - 02:46) Dan tries to use some dirty boxing, but Mountfield uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Mountfield goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Dan hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Dan catches Mountfield with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:57) 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 2 - 01:51) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Mountfield timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Mountfield looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Mountfield has the takedown and is left on top of a turtled up Dan. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Mountfield pounds away with rights, but Dan covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Mountfield tries to pound on Dan, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Taking advantage of a pause, Dan scrambles back up, but Mountfield gets back control. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Controlling Dan from behind, Mountfield tries to drag him down. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Dan is soon on his way to the ground, Mountfield gets the takedown with ease. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Mountfield mounts Dan straight off the takedown! (Rd 2 - 00:32) Mountfield unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Dan. (Rd 2 - 00:16) Mountfield pounds away, but Dan isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Dan tries to move Mountfield enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Mountfield took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Dan shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Dan couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Mountfield hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 04:48) With Mountfield not going down, Dan settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Dan catches Mountfield with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Mountfield takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Mountfield is trapped against the cage and Dan hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Dan presses Mountfield up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Dan and Mountfield remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Dan catches Mountfield with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Smothered against the cage, Mountfield is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 3 - 02:54) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 01:53) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Mountfield timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Mountfield is looking to muscle Dan back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Mountfield does it, Dan is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Mountfield traps Dan up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 3 - 01:16) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Dan is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Mountfield has over him. (Rd 3 - 00:09) 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) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dan, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Dan is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) Mountfield gets close enough to clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Mountfield is looking to muscle Dan back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Mountfield does it, Dan is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Mountfield tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Dan reverses so that he is the one in control. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Dan smothers Mountfield against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Mountfield is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 03:18) With the cage trapping Mountfield, Dan gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:18) He hoists Mountfield up and grounds him with a Greco-Roman slam. (Rd 4 - 03:18) Dan ends up holding a seated Mountfield around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Dan pushes forward against Mountfield, basically smothering him against the cage wall. (Rd 4 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:29) Time slips away as Dan successfully keeps Mountfield stuck against the cage wall. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Dan tries to smother Mountfield against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough. (Rd 4 - 01:51) Mountfield hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Time slips away as Dan successfully keeps Mountfield stuck against the cage wall. (Rd 4 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Mountfield fights off Dan as he tries to smother him against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:43) Mountfield hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 4 - 00:23) Dan pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Mountfield, trapped against the cage, pummels Dan on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dan, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Mountfield winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:54) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Mountfield timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Mountfield is looking to muscle Dan back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Dan doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Dan has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Mountfield down. (Rd 5 - 04:25) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Mountfield pulls half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Dan throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Dan throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Dan blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Dan throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:47) Mountfield tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Dan doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Looking to catch his breath, Dan is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:16) Dan fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 5 - 01:51) Dan unloads with some right hands, but Mountfield deals with them comfortably. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Dan blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 5 - 01:21) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Taking a few gulps of breath, Mountfield is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Taking a few gulps of breath, Dan is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Dan shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Mountfield almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Dan has hold of one leg. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Dan uses the position to drive Mountfield up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:58) Dan shows great control, keeping Mountfield pressed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:58) The rest of the round passes by with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Dan 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 give a score of 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Osamu 'Decision' Dan is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Osamu 'Decision' Dan defeats Christian 'Overload' Mountfield (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Osamu Dan praises his team at Top Team Japan, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Christian Mountfield and praises his toughness. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Faas "Evolution" Smit (39-17, 1-0 CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +100) vs. Takesi Yanagimoto (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -110) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Edward Wilde, and Alan Allen. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Smit moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Two left hands land from Smit, but Yanagimoto evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Circling warily, Yanagimoto is looking for a chance to shoot. (Rd 1 - 04:26) A jab hits home from Smit and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Yanagimoto comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Smit cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Yanagimoto smothers Smit with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Smit is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Yanagimoto off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Yanagimoto fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Yanagimoto deflects a couple of punches that Smit threw from below. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Yanagimoto throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Smit tries to catch Yanagimoto with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 01:36) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Yanagimoto scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Two left hands land from Smit, but Yanagimoto avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's a very quick takedown attempt from Yanagimoto. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Yanagimoto gets the takedown! Smit pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:59) That's two takedowns from two attempts. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Yanagimoto begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 00:51) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Yanagimoto fires away with punches, but Smit doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Yanagimoto took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) Smit lands a left hand and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Moving around, Yanagimoto is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Smit connects with a nice jab and then catches Yanagimoto with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:29) It looks like Yanagimoto has been cut across the forehead by a strike. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Smit looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Smit lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Yanagimoto shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Yanagimoto has the takedown! Smit pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:43) In half guard, Yanagimoto catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Yanagimoto blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Yanagimoto tries to pound on Smit, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Smit tries to get full guard on Yanagimoto but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Yanagimoto throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Smit tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Yanagimoto throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Yanagimoto pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Yanagimoto blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Yanagimoto fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Smit tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Yanagimoto doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:19) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Yanagimoto looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Smit simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Smit can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Yanagimoto, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Yanagimoto up 20-18. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Yanagimoto. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Smit confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Smit can't connect with a jab, but then hits Yanagimoto with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Smit lands a jab and then hits Yanagimoto with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Yanagimoto shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Yanagimoto gets hold of a leg but Smit remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 3 - 04:13) With Smit not going down, Yanagimoto settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Smit, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Yanagimoto is exerting. (Rd 3 - 04:00) They spend the next half a minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 03:29) Yanagimoto uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Smit, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Yanagimoto is exerting. (Rd 3 - 03:21) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Referee Leo Behan thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Smit is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Yanagimoto shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Yanagimoto gets hold of a leg but Smit remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Yanagimoto uses the position to drive Smit up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Yanagimoto tries to keep him up against the cage, but Smit works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:34) Smit connects with a jab, but Yanagimoto evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Smit moves in on Yanagimoto, preparing to throw. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Smit connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Yanagimoto looked like he was going to shoot, but Smit simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Smit lands a jab and then catches Yanagimoto with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:56) The gash on the forehead of Yanagimoto has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Smit connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Smit hits two left jabs and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:02) There's a takedown attempt from Yanagimoto. (Rd 3 - 00:02) Yanagimoto gets the takedown! Smit pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Yanagimoto. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Smit, he's running out of rounds. (Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Yanagimoto. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:47) A jab is wide from Smit, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:29) A jab hits home from Smit and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Smit connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:59) A few deep breaths betray that Smit is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Smit moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Smit can't connect with a jab, but then hits Yanagimoto with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 4 - 03:44) Yanagimoto wobbles, then falls! (Rd 4 - 03:38) Smit quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Yanagimoto! (Rd 4 - 03:38) Smit pounds away with right hands and Yanagimoto is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 4 - 03:38) Referee Leo Behan is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 4 - 03:20) By TKO, the winner is Faas Smit! Official Result: Faas 'Evolution' Smit defeats Takesi Yanagimoto (TKO (Strikes) in 1:40 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Faas Smit gives a name-check to everyone at Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Datsakorn "Lefty" Pratoomwong (6-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Bongkok, Thailand, Underdog: +130) vs. Markku "Cyber-Wolf" Mikkola (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Helsinki, Finland, Favorite: -170) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Alan Allen, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) During the introductions, Mikkola gets some last minute words of wisdom from his corner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Pratoomwong moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Pratoomwong fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Mikkola shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Pratoomwong gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Mikkola tries to pound on Pratoomwong, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Mikkola blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Mikkola looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Mikkola gets past, but Pratoomwong stops him at half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Mikkola fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Mikkola blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Mikkola pounds away but Pratoomwong deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Mikkola blocks Pratoomwong as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Mikkola begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Mikkola gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Mikkola pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Mikkola pounds away, but Pratoomwong calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Pratoomwong tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Mikkola. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Mikkola pounds away but Pratoomwong deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Mikkola pounds away and Pratoomwong eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Mikkola unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Mikkola pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (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 Mikkola. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Pratoomwong closes in on Mikkola, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Mikkola, backing off, hits a weak right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Pratoomwong lands a right jab, but Mikkola avoids a big left. (Rd 2 - 04:33) A jab lands from Pratoomwong, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Pratoomwong looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Pratoomwong doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Pratoomwong lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Mikkola. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Mikkola appeared to be going for a takedown, but Pratoomwong took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Pratoomwong lands a jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Pratoomwong moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Pratoomwong lands a jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:10) There's a takedown attempt from Mikkola. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Pratoomwong almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Mikkola holds the other. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Unable to complete the takedown, Mikkola instead pushes Pratoomwong up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Unable to get free, Pratoomwong is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:52) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Showing his ability to exert control, Mikkola smothers Pratoomwong up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:58) They spend the next half a minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Mikkola looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Pratoomwong works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Pratoomwong can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:33) A jab hits home from Pratoomwong and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Pratoomwong hits two right jabs and then catches Mikkola with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Pratoomwong took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:47) There's a takedown attempt from Mikkola. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Pratoomwong partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Mikkola has a hold of the other. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Unable to complete the takedown, Mikkola instead pushes Pratoomwong up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Mikkola tries to keep him up against the cage, but Pratoomwong works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Pratoomwong is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:58) A jab hits home from Pratoomwong and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Pratoomwong moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Mikkola appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Pratoomwong took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Pratoomwong can't connect with a jab, but then hits Mikkola with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Pratoomwong lands two right hands and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Mikkola had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Pratoomwong connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Mikkola uses a right jab while backing away. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Pratoomwong hits a right hand, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Pratoomwong throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 02:18) Seizing the opportunity, Mikkola clinches. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Mikkola is trying to push Pratoomwong so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Pratoomwong doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Pratoomwong tries to take Mikkola down. (Rd 3 - 01:40) The takedown doesn't work, Mikkola blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Mikkola is trying to push Pratoomwong so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Mikkola achieves it, pinning Pratoomwong to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Mikkola traps Pratoomwong up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 3 - 01:03) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Mikkola tries to keep him up against the cage, but Pratoomwong works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Pratoomwong, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Pratoomwong up 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) Pratoomwong doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Mikkola comes in and grabs Pratoomwong in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Mikkola tries to wrestle Pratoomwong backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Pratoomwong doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Clinched with Pratoomwong, Mikkola looks to try and take him down. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Pratoomwong blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Using his wrestling skills, Mikkola is trying to push Pratoomwong up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Pratoomwong out-wrestles him though. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Pratoomwong finds himself out-wrestled, and Mikkola takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Mikkola is trying to push Pratoomwong so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Mikkola can't do it though, Pratoomwong defended it well. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Pratoomwong looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Using his wrestling skills, Mikkola is trying to push Pratoomwong up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:10) He does so and now has Pratoomwong pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Pratoomwong is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Mikkola looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Pratoomwong works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 4 - 02:07) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Mikkola is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Pratoomwong throws a one-two, but Mikkola was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 01:29) A jab is wide from Pratoomwong, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 01:17) Mikkola looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in. (Rd 4 - 01:17) A jab is wide from Pratoomwong, but then he catches Mikkola with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Pratoomwong lands a right hand and then catches Mikkola with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Mikkola appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Pratoomwong took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Pratoomwong can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Mikkola with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:11) Pratoomwong confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 00:11) Mikkola had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:11) Pratoomwong can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Mikkola with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Mikkola just about edged it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:46) Pratoomwong fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Pratoomwong looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 04:35) A tired-looking Mikkola shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Pratoomwong almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Mikkola holds the other. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Unable to complete the takedown, Mikkola instead pushes Pratoomwong up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Pratoomwong takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Showing his ability to exert control, Mikkola smothers Pratoomwong up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:07) The next thirty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:30) An ugly but effective tactic, Mikkola is pressing Pratoomwong up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 5 - 03:30) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Mikkola is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:06) A jab hits home from Pratoomwong and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Mikkola looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Pratoomwong simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Pratoomwong fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Mikkola with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Mikkola appeared to be going for a takedown, but Pratoomwong took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 01:28) A jab is wide from Pratoomwong, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:08) Pratoomwong can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big left hand. (Rd 5 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:45) Mikkola keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 5 - 00:45) A jab hits home from Pratoomwong and then he catches Mikkola with a left hook. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Pratoomwong looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Pratoomwong moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Mikkola looked like he was going to shoot, but Pratoomwong simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Pratoomwong lands a right hand and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 00:10) Mikkola isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:10) Pratoomwong connects with a nice jab and then catches Mikkola with a left hook. (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 Pratoomwong. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 49-46 (Alan Allen), 48-47 (Christina Shaw) and 49-46 (Ian Rivers). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Datsakorn 'Lefty' Pratoomwong is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Datsakorn 'Lefty' Pratoomwong defeats Markku 'Cyber-Wolf' Mikkola (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Datsakorn Pratoomwong thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Shane Gilchrist would be a particularly good contest. Datsakorn Pratoomwong is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Favorite: -970) vs. Adrian "The Power" Pascal (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Underdog: +770) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Alan Allen, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Pascal comes in fast, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Taneyev almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Pascal holds the other. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Unable to complete the takedown, Pascal instead pushes Taneyev up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Showing his ability to exert control, Pascal smothers Taneyev up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:41) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Pascal looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Taneyev works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Taneyev can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Taneyev throws a punch but Pascal avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Seizing the opportunity, Pascal clinches. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Pascal has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Taneyev down. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Pascal can't get Taneyev down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Pascal is looking to muscle Taneyev back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Taneyev ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Pascal tries to keep him up against the cage, but Taneyev works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Taneyev lands a jab and then catches Pascal with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Circling warily, Pascal is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:13) A jab is wide from Taneyev, but then he hits Pascal with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Taneyev can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Setting it up with excellent timing, Pascal comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:39) The takedown is successful, Taneyev pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:39) That's his first successful takedown of the fight. (Rd 1 - 01:29) The clock runs down as Taneyev is being smothered against the ground by Pascal. (Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Pascal attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 00:51) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 00:40) The scramble results in Pascal being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Taneyev pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Taneyev blocks Pascal as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Pascal, 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Pascal looks pumped up and his team are delighted. (Rd 1 - 00:00) He may have come into this fight as the heavy underdog, but you wouldn't know it based on that first round. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Taneyev confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:48) A flurry of four punches from Taneyev see them all connect but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Pascal sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Pascal couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Taneyev hops in place on the other. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Pascal can't get Taneyev down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Taneyev wrestles back against Pascal, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Taneyev connects with a jab, but a big right to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Showing great speed, Pascal shoots in on Taneyev. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Pascal gets hold of a leg but Taneyev remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 03:36) With Taneyev not going down, Pascal settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Pascal tries to keep him up against the cage, but Taneyev works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Pascal chooses to shoot in on Taneyev. (Rd 2 - 03:05) The takedown is successful, Taneyev pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Pascal lies on top of Taneyev, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Pascal fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Taneyev pulls Pascal in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Pascal keeps Taneyev guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Pascal throws several small strikes at Taneyev, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Pascal blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 2 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:52) Pascal throws several small strikes at Taneyev, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Pascal blocks Taneyev as he tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 2 - 00:20) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Pascal isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:08) A jab is wide from Taneyev, but then he catches Pascal with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Pascal, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Pascal up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Taneyev confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 04:48) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Taneyev. (Rd 3 - 04:39) There's a takedown attempt from Pascal. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Taneyev almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Pascal has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Pascal can't get Taneyev down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Pascal tries to smother Taneyev against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 04:12) For the first time, Taneyev is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Pascal may have been setting up to shoot, but Taneyev aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:05) A jab hits home from Taneyev and then he hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 3 - 04:05) Pascal collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 3 - 03:58) Valentin Taneyev takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: 'The Hand Grenade' Valentin Taneyev defeats Adrian 'The Power' Pascal (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:02 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Valentin Taneyev thanks everyone connected to St. Petersburg Elite for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He then taunts Anthony LeToussier for "ducking me" like "the coward you are". CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Rafael Van Der Moot (15-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Violent Conduct" Mick Curran (16-11, 1-0 CTC, From: Swansea, Wales, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 04:23) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Van Der Moot slips past a right hook and counters with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:33) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:12) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:12) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Van Der Moot has a leg kick easily checked. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Curran can't catch Van Der Moot, whose great head movement allows him to slip away from a two punch combination. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Van Der Moot acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Curran misses with a big right hand, allowing Van Der Moot to counter with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a stiff head kick that finds its mark! (Rd 1 - 02:25) Curran goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 1 - 02:25) Rafael Van Der Moot takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: Rafael Van Der Moot defeats 'Violent Conduct' Mick Curran (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Rafael Van Der Moot name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Rafael Van Der Moot, asked about the finish, says that he is delighted to have landed such a perfect kick, calling it a "highlight reel knock out". CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (20-2-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Zadar, Croatia, Favorite: -1030) vs. Shane "The Butcher" Gilchrist (17-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Perth, Australia, Underdog: +820) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Christina Shaw, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Attacking with a quick flurry, Soldo lands three of three punches and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Soldo lands a left jab, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Soldo uses a left jab, but Gilchrist catches the attempted right head kick that came after! (Rd 1 - 04:03) Soldo hops on one foot, trying to balance. Gilchrist tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:03) The takedown is unsuccessful, Soldo pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Soldo lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Soldo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Soldo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Soldo steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Gilchrist may have been aiming to get in close, but Soldo aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:58) A jab lands from Soldo, but Gilchrist steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Soldo moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Soldo hits two left jabs and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Gilchrist tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! Here comes Soldo, he knows that this is a chance to finish! (Rd 1 - 02:34) Soldo smashes Gilchrist with a vicious right head kick! He's knocked out! (Rd 1 - 02:22) 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo takes the win by knock out! Official Result: 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo defeats Shane 'The Butcher' Gilchrist (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:38 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Niko Soldo gives a name-check to everyone at Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Niko Soldo says that he is having an after show winner's party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. There's no doubt that Niko Soldo benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes (18-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Elgin, Illinois, Favorite: -790) vs. Inejiro Chiba (19-9, 1-0 CTC, From: Sakai, Japan, Underdog: +630) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Chiba scores with a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Hughes hits a right jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Chiba is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Hughes scores with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Chiba misses with a pair of jabs but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Hughes nails one quick punch from a flurry but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Chiba misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Hughes comes in with a quick right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:39) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Chiba misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Hughes attacks with a few quick right jabs that are followed by a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:23) That last punch hurt Chiba, he grins in response but I don't think that he's fooling anyone. (Rd 1 - 03:16) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Chiba misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right jab and a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:55) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Hughes counters a right hand with a massive left hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 02:50) Chiba collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 1 - 02:50) The winner, by knock out, is 'The Demolition Expert' Raul Hughes! Official Result: 'The Demolition Expert' Raul Hughes defeats Inejiro Chiba (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Raul Hughes takes the microphone and announces that he is now retiring following this fight. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (24-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -870) vs. "Ice Cold" Stephan De Winter (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +690) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Alan Allen, Christina Shaw, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:55) Setting it up with excellent timing, Yamada comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Yamada gets a single leg takedown! De Winter pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Yamada throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Yamada tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Loosening the guard, Yamada is able to secure a leg and apply a heel hook, De Winter has to tap! (Rd 1 - 04:00) The winner, by submission, is 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada! Official Result: 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada defeats 'Ice Cold' Stephan De Winter (Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Tadamasa Yamada praises his team at Dragon's Lair Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Affonso Villar would be a particularly good contest. Tadamasa Yamada sold himself well in this interview, he is someone who gets how this business works. Attendance: 668 Gate Reciepts: $78,490 Sponsorship: $34,568 Ad Revenue: $1,499,647 Merchandise: $5,406 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $362,210) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Tadamasa Yamada $179,544 Stephan De Winter $1,968 SotN: Yamada: $5,000 Perf: Yamada: $5,000 Raul Hughes $98,868 Inejiro Chiba $14,305 FotN: Both: $10,000 Niko Soldo $25,213 Shane Gilchrist $2,952 KotN: Soldo: $5,000 Rafael Van Der Moot $7,494 Mick Curran $1,598 Valentin Tanayev $4,879 Adrian Pascal $1,845 Datsakorn Pratoomwong $2,858 Markku Mikkola $1,722 Faas Smit $3,834 Takesi Yanagimoto $1,968 Osamu Dan $3,834 Christian Mountfield $4,182 Artak Gevor $2,440 Hans-Peter Schneider $2,706 Drug Testing: $9,450 Production: $27,154 Profit: $1,219,297 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 80% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 9.5% (Low Level National) USA +4.0% 9.0% (Low Level National) UK +4.0% 99.2% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.8% 74.6% (High Level Regional) Australia +2.5% 81.5% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.8% 98.1% (High Level Regional) Asia +2.5% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.6% 59.6% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico +2.5% 78.2% (High Level Regional) South America +4.0% 5.0% (Low Level National) Central America +1.6% 72.7% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.8% 48.7% (Mid Level Regional) News - Raul Hughes announced his retirement following his victory over Iejiro Chiba. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 19-4, with a 2-0 promotional record with CTC, including a first round knock out victory over Titi Stringer in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 22, and a first round knock out victory over Inejiro Chiba in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 49. - The CTC announce that they will announce who will take Hughes' place in the tournament tomorrow night, following the end of the Light Heavyweight Championship Third Round at CTC 50. - The drug test results came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 47, and all fighters tested clean. - The following fighters have been released following their elimination from the tournament: Stephan De Winter, Inejiro Chiba, Shane Gilchrist, Mick Curran, Adrian Pascal, Marrku Mikkola, Takesi Yanagimoto, Christian Mountfield, and Hans-Peter Schneider. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None

Friday, Week 2, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (24-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -870) vs. "Ice Cold" Stephan De Winter (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Underdog: +690) Tadamasa Yamada, known as "The Dragon" 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. His 1998-2000 trilogy of fights with nemesis Jin Katou turned both men into legends, although it has cost Yamada dearly: two losses, his title, his spot as the undisputed best 205lber on the planet and many feel it has also broken him mentally. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Marcos Maciel in the second round of the tournament. Stephan De Winter is one of the best counter-punchers in the game, an extremely dangerous striker. Hard to take down due to his wrestling skills, his usual strategy is to lure his opponent in before using his quick reflexes and fast hands to lash out with a precision strike to take them out. One of the most promising Light Heavyweights in the world, SIGMA signed him in 2001. He is coming off a fourth round knock out victory over Fabian Schar in the second round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Demolition Expert" Raul Hughes (18-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -790) vs. Inejiro Chiba (19-9, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Underdog: +630) Raul Hughes, known throughout MMA as "The Demolition Expert", the former pro boxer is renowned for his lethal blink-and-you'll-miss-it punches that have produced a string of highlight reel knock outs. Approaching retirement, after he failed to defeat James Foster for the Heavyweight title in their huge main event at GAMMA 48 he decided to drop to Light Heavyweight to try to see out his career with a few final big money fights. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Titi Stringer in the second round of the tournament. Inejiro Chiba is a powerful fighter from Japan whose primary (and perhaps only threat) is from his heavy hands. Fortunately for him he has good takedown defence and though he can usually keep most fights in his safety zone of standing up. His career zenith thusfar has been an ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight title shot against Tadamasa Yamada, although his career since has been on something of a downhill slide. Chiba is noted for generally having really exciting fights, a fact that explains why he is so popular in Japan despite his spotty win-loss record. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Eoghan Behan in the second round of the tournament. MAIN CARD CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (20-2-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -1030) vs. Shane "The Butcher" Gilchrist (17-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Underdog: +820) Niko Soldo is a high level kick boxer, ultra-powerful, he has been a dominant Light Heavyweight in Europe for several years. With the exception of a short spell when Matti Kurri took the belt from him, he has been SIGMA's champion at that weight class since their very first show. With the excellent striking you'd expect from a kick boxer, has also shown himself to be suprisingly adept at grappling, and even has a few submission victories to his name. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Joel Mankin in the second round of the tournament. Shane Gilchrist boasts formidable upper body strength, the lovable Aussie has developed his MMA game around his natural power. He likes to get up close where he can bully opponents around, grinding them down before he can apply his vicious ground attack. He is a former contender for the SIGMA Light Heavyweight title. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Danko Jelavic in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Rafael Van Der Moot (15-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Violent Conduct" Mick Curran (16-11, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #74, Underdog: +950) Rafael Van Der Moot is one of the fastest rising European stars, an extraordinarily powerful kick boxer from Rotterdam. A world class striker, he has smartly used to learn defensive wrestling to keep the fight upright, meaning that many opponents are forced into the near-suicidal tactic of fighting him at his own game. Loving his exciting, violent style, ALPHA-1 signed him in 2000, and he cemented his place as a major force in the Light Heavyweight division when he obliterated the legendary Roberto Aldez in August 2001. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Frankie Burgess in the second round of the tournament. Mick Curran is a genuinely tough guy, who has been fighting in MMA for some time and has done quite well for himself despite being a pretty limited competitor. He is a hard-hitter, and likes to keep things standing as much as possible. He is a hard-hitter, and likes to keep things standing as much as possible. He has been a regular with BCF for many years, although his spotty win-loss record has made sure that he has primarily stayed on the preliminary card or acting as a gatekeeper. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Tsuramatsu Inoue in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Tanayev (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -970) vs. Adrian "The Power" Pascal (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +770) Valentin Tanayev is one of the hottest prospects in MMA, who mixes elite-level grappling skills with explosive striking, particularly his deadly fast big right hand, and dangerous submissions. Almost the complete package when it comes to MMA the scary thing is that he is only going to get better over time. He has been a regular with SIGMA since 1997 and has torn through the Light Heavyweight division, his inevitable showdown with Niko Soldo is hugely anticipated. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Allen LeFleur in the second round of the tournament. Adrian Pascal was a stand-out wrestler at college level, a strong fighter who has excellent cardio. He likes to grapple, especially if he can smother his opponent and frustrate them, but he also packs a hearty wallop with his big left hand too and so can be dangerous to strike with. He joined GAMMA in 2001 and quickly established himself with two exciting fights, even if he did go 1-1 in them. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Sebastian Pardo in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Datsakorn "Lefty" Pratoomwong (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #143, Underdog: +130) vs. Markku "Cyber-Wolf" Mikkola (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #79, Favorite: -170) Datsakorn Pratoomwong is a southpaw, who hits hard and, thanks to his Kung Fu training, is also a versatile striker. He could compete at Heavyweight, but for now chooses to cut weight and compete at the 205 lbs Light Heavyweight limit. He won a Unanimous Decision over Raymond Reardon in the first round of the tournament, before scoring a big upset with a Unanimous Decision victory over Linfield Ballard in the second round. Markku Mikkola is a fine wrestler from Finland, who can be extremely tough to deal with when grappling, and is very good at getting top control and beating up opponents with ground and pound. SIGMA took a punt on him in 2001, bringing him into their Light Heavyweight division. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Gekko Goto in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Faas "Evolution" Smit (39-17, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +100) vs. Takesi Yanagimoto (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Favorite: -110) Faas Smit is one of the hardest working men in MMA, astonishingly managing to rack up over fifty professional fights before he turned 30. A good rather than great competitor, he suffers from jack-of-all-trades syndrome, he is better than average at most things, but not excellent at anything. He is probably best known for being one of the mainstays at SIGMA, where he is a former top contender for the Light Heavyweight title. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Flavio Alberto in the second round of the tournament. Takesi Yanagimoto is a solid young wrestler from Tokyo who is only going to improve with experience, he has good grappling skills and is a noted finisher, with his deadly rear naked choke having provided seven of the nine victories he holds at time of writing. After going 7-0 on the local scene, he was picked up by ALPHA-1 in 2001 and made a fine start to life in the big leagues, tapping out the vastly more experienced pair of Tsuramatsu Inoue and Yoritomo Ina in short order. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Joseph King in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Christian "Overload" Mountfield (15-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +350) vs. Osamu "Decision" Dan (11-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Favorite: -450) Christian Mountfield is a good wrestler who can cause a lot of problems for a lot of people. He likes to blitz opponents with his ground and pound attacks as his finish of choice. A GAMMA regular, he has never really been able to generate much momentum in the company, always coming up short when faced with an elite-level opponent. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Folee Caffetere in the second round of the tournament. Osamu Dan is a good solid wrestler, a no-frills fighter who simply likes to get in close to and smother his opponent with grappling. It's not an exciting style, and has led to him garnering the nickname "Decision Dan", but it's tough for opponents to deal with. A former ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight title contender, there is always talk of him dropping down to Middleweight given that he is always giving up a lot of weight fighting at 205 lbs. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Silvio Leite in the second round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hans-Peter Schneider (18-8-1, 1-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Favorite: -290) vs. Artak Gevor (9-2-1, 1-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #70, Underdog: +230) Hans-Peter Schneider is a solid fighter with a strong work ethic, who can strike or wrestle and that versatility can cause problems for opponents. He has been fighting almost exclusively in the BCF Middleweight division since mid-1996, and while he has never gotten anywhere near title contention he is well respected as a tough competitor and has only ever tasted defeat when matched up against the elite. Artak Gevor is a solid wrestler, who has the ability to control opponents and punish them whether clinched or down on the mat, and also has the advantage of having a pretty powerful punch. He was signed to SIGMA's Middleweight division in 1999. This is a rematch of the Split Draw between the two at Canadian Tournament Combat 46. Weigh-In Results Tadamasa Yamada (205 lbs) vs. Stephan De Winter (205 lbs) Raul Hughes (205 lbs) vs. Inejiro Chiba (205 lbs) Niko Soldo (205 lbs) vs. Shane Gilchrist (205 lbs) Rafael Van Der Moot (205 lbs) vs. Mick Curran (205 lbs) Valentin Tanayev (205 lbs) vs. Adrian Pascal (205 lbs) Datsakorn Pratoomwong (205 lbs) vs. Markku Mikkola (205 lbs) Faas Smit (205 lbs) vs. Takesi Yanagimoto (205 lbs) Christian Mountfield (205 lbS) vs. Osamu Dan (205 lbs) Hans-Peter Schneider (185 lbs) vs. Artak Gevor (185 lbS) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 49 Full Fight Card LHW: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Stephan De Winter LHW: Raul Hughes vs. Inejiro Chiba LHW: Niko Soldo vs. Shane Gilchrist LHW: Rafael Van Der Moot vs. Mick Curran LHW: Valentin Yanayev vs. Adrian Pascal LHW: Datsakorn Pratoomwong vs. Markku Mikkola LHW: Faas Smit vs. Takesi Yanagimoto LHW: Christian Mountfield vs. Osamu Dan MW: Hans-Peter Schneider vs. Artak Gevor

Saturday, Week 1, September 2002 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 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Scourge of Europe" Nicolai Mickiewicz (23-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Minsk, Belarus, Favorite: -400) vs. "The Green Machine" Rupert Dreck (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Provo, Utah, Underdog: +310) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Moving around, Mickiewicz is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Dreck hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Mickiewicz shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Mickiewicz couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Dreck hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Unable to complete the takedown, Mickiewicz instead pushes Dreck up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Mickiewicz tries to maintain control, but Dreck wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Mickiewicz appeared to be going for a takedown, but Dreck took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Dreck throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Mickiewicz may have been aiming to get in close, but Dreck aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Dreck can't connect with a jab, but then catches Mickiewicz with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Mickiewicz comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:14) The takedown is successful, Dreck pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Mickiewicz lies on top of Dreck, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Dreck is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Mickiewicz off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Dreck is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Mickiewicz off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Mickiewicz throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Dreck grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Mickiewicz from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Mickiewicz blocks the attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Mickiewicz keeps Dreck guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Dreck brings his legs up and tries to lock Mickiewicz in a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Mickiewicz blocks the triangle attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:19) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:12) A jab hits home from Dreck and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Mickiewicz took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) Dreck lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Mickiewicz uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Dreck uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Dreck fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Mickiewicz appeared to be going for a takedown, but Dreck took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 03:57) Two jabs hit home from Dreck and then he hits Mickiewicz with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Dreck lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Dreck comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Dreck throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Mickiewicz comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Dreck almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Mickiewicz has hold of one leg. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Mickiewicz drives Dreck up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Mickiewicz presses Dreck into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 2 - 02:42) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Smothered against the cage, Dreck is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 01:44) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Mickiewicz tries to keep him up against the cage, but Dreck works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Mickiewicz may have been aiming to get in close, but Dreck aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Dreck lands a left jab, but Mickiewicz evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Dreck throws a punch but Mickiewicz was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Dreck just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:51) Dreck throws three punches, but Mickiewicz defended successfully against them all. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Mickiewicz comes in and grabs Dreck in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Mickiewicz is trying to push Dreck so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Mickiewicz achieves it, pinning Dreck to the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Mickiewicz tries to keep him up against the cage, but Dreck works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Taking a few gulps of breath, Dreck is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Dreck confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Two defensive jabs hit from Mickiewicz, but neither had any power. (Rd 3 - 03:57) A punch from Dreck fails to land. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Dreck connects with a nice jab and then hits Mickiewicz with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Mickiewicz shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:30) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Dreck has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 03:30) That's his second takedown of the fight. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Time slips away as Mickiewicz successfully keeps Dreck stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:47) In guard, Mickiewicz begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 3 - 02:47) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Dreck tries to get back up. (Rd 3 - 02:34) Mickiewicz scrambles to his feet, but Dreck immediately drives him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Dreck pins Mickiewicz up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 02:08) Mickiewicz waits for Dreck to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Mickiewicz tries to maintain control, but Dreck wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Dreck is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Dreck steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Mickiewicz looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Dreck simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:17) A jab lands from Dreck, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Dreck moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Mickiewicz, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Dreck throws a two-punch combo but Mickiewicz avoids both. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Looking very tired, Dreck clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Mickiewicz uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Dreck as they grapple. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Mickiewicz tries to wrestle Dreck backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:18) He does so and now has Dreck pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Dreck looks very tired out there. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Dreck gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Dreck just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Dreck up 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:53) Mickiewicz steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Dreck throws a one-two, but Mickiewicz was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Mickiewicz gets hold of Dreck. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Mickiewicz hits Dreck with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Mickiewicz uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Dreck as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Mickiewicz is trying to muscle Dreck up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Mickiewicz manages it and controls Dreck up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Dreck is trapped against the cage and Mickiewicz hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 03:31) Mickiewicz leans all of his weight up against Dreck, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:31) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Mickiewicz uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Mickiewicz uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Smothered against the cage, Dreck cannot get free. (Rd 4 - 02:13) The gruelling grappling contest continues for about the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Mickiewicz tries to smother Dreck against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Taking a few gulps of breath, Mickiewicz is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 01:03) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:03) Mickiewicz slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:45) Dreck throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 4 - 00:39) With a clear opportunity, Mickiewicz is able to move in fast and clinch with Dreck. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Using his wrestling skills, Mickiewicz is trying to push Dreck up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Dreck doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Dreck gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Mickiewicz uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Mickiewicz tries to take Dreck down. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Mickiewicz doesn't get the takedown, Dreck instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Dreck looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mickiewicz. (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 - 04:49) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Mickiewicz finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Dreck finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:35) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 04:35) Mickiewicz tries to use some dirty boxing, but Dreck uses his wrestling skills to smother him. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Mickiewicz is trying to push Dreck so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Dreck ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Mickiewicz hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Mickiewicz uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Mickiewicz tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Dreck uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Mickiewicz tries to hit him with a knee, but Dreck works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 5 - 03:10) A few deep breaths betray that Mickiewicz is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Mickiewicz dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 02:43) Mickiewicz chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Dreck down. (Rd 5 - 02:43) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Dreck pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 02:31) Mickiewicz looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 02:31) Time slips away as Mickiewicz successfully keeps Dreck stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Mickiewicz pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Dreck tries to ensnare Mickiewicz in a triangle. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Mickiewicz pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. (Rd 5 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Dreck is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Mickiewicz off of him. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Mickiewicz smothers Dreck with his body by pushing forward and down. (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 Mickiewicz. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 50-45 (Reginald Wodehouse), 48-47 (Benjamin Milligan III) and 49-46 (Stewart Morecambe). (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz defeats 'The Green Machine' Rupert Dreck (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Nicolai Mickiewicz name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He praises Dreck for a tough fight. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Derek "Smash Mouth" South (17-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Gotham City, New Jersey, Favorite: -400) vs. Washi Shiganori (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +310) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 205lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that South is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Shiganori forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:33) South hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Shiganori comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing two of them, and then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Shiganori comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:54) South lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Shiganori comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then he lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:24) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:55) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Shiganori steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 02:24) South hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Shiganori moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Shiganori comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:43) South keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Shiganori lands two jabs and then catches South with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Stepping in, Shiganori throws four quick punches, four of which land, and then catches South with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Showing good hand speed, Shiganori lands three out of a flurry of five punches but South steps back to avoid a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Circling warily, South is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:14) A jab hits home from Shiganori and then he catches South with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Shiganori. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) A flurry of five punches from Shiganori see three of them land but South evades a big left punch. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Showing good hand speed, Shiganori lands a flurry of three punches and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:37) South shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:37) The takedown is completed, Shiganori is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 03:24) The clock runs down as Shiganori is being smothered against the ground by South. (Rd 2 - 02:52) The clock runs down as Shiganori is being smothered against the ground by South. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:21) The clock runs down as Shiganori is being smothered against the ground by South. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Time slips away as South successfully keeps Shiganori stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:19) South attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 01:19) South passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Shiganori starts scrambling. (Rd 2 - 01:08) The scramble leaves Shiganori on his back pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 00:49) South looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 2 - 00:49) He passes guard, but Shiganori was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Shiganori manages to come out on top, with South pulling half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Shiganori pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 00:06) South tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Shiganori doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Shiganori, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Shiganori ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) Attacking with a quick flurry, Shiganori lands five punches and then hits a scything kick to the legs of South. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Shiganori is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Shiganori confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:20) South may have been aiming to get in close, but Shiganori aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Stepping in, Shiganori lands five quick punches and then lands a left hand. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Shiganori lands two right hands and then hits South with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:20) South shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:20) South gets the takedown! Shiganori pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 03:20) That's his second takedown of the fight. (Rd 3 - 03:05) South tries to throw a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Shiganori tries to pull South in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 3 - 02:35) South lies on top of Shiganori, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 01:59) In guard, South throws a couple of punches designed to keep Shiganori guessing. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Shiganori drags South in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 3 - 01:24) South smothers Shiganori with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Time slips away as South successfully keeps Shiganori stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (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 Shiganori, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) South 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) Shiganori moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Shiganori moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Shiganori lands a flurry of three quick punches and then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw! (Rd 4 - 04:15) He's down! South falls to the floor! (Rd 4 - 04:00) Without hesitation, Shiganori goes to finish South off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 4 - 04:00) Shiganori can't get there fast enough though, South is already back up. (Rd 4 - 03:34) South comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:34) South gets the takedown! Shiganori pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 03:17) South lies on top of Shiganori, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Shiganori is controlled against the ground, unable to shift South off of him. (Rd 4 - 02:01) The clock runs down as Shiganori is being smothered against the ground by South. (Rd 4 - 01:27) South fires off a few punches. (Rd 4 - 01:05) Shiganori tries to pull South in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 4 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:51) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 4 - 00:51) For the first time, South is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 00:37) South looked like he was going to shoot, but Shiganori simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Attacking with intent, Shiganori scores with three out of a flurry of five punches but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:06) South chooses to shoot in on Shiganori. (Rd 4 - 00:06) South gets a single leg takedown! Shiganori pulls guard off it. (Rd 4 - 00:06) Shiganori has yet to stop a single takedown from the four he has faced. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Shiganori. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, South really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:47) South shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:47) South gets a single leg takedown! Shiganori pulls guard off it. (Rd 5 - 04:34) South throws some minor strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Shiganori is controlled against the ground, unable to shift South off of him. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Time slips away as South successfully keeps Shiganori stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 03:19) The clock runs down as Shiganori is being smothered against the ground by South. (Rd 5 - 02:47) South lies on top of Shiganori, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:25) South punches down at Shiganori, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Shiganori tries to pull South in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 5 - 01:44) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Shiganori lands three of three quick punches and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Shiganori is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 5 - 01:08) Showing good hand speed, Shiganori lands a flurry of five punches but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 5 - 00:32) South shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 00:32) The takedown is successful, Shiganori pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 00:24) The clock runs down as Shiganori is being smothered against the ground by South. (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 very close round but I think Shiganori just about edged it. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Washi Shiganori the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Washi Shiganori defeats Derek 'Smash Mouth' South (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Washi Shiganori praises his team at J1 Circle, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that a fight against Takesi Yanagimoto would be pretty cool. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Nilton Fantoni (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -710) vs. Kendall "The Gambler" Tracey (12-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Sherbrooke, Quebec, Underdog: +560) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) There's a very quick takedown attempt from Fantoni. (Rd 1 - 04:55) He has the takedown! Tracey pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:49) In guard, Fantoni begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 04:49) He can't find a way past the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Time slips away as Fantoni successfully keeps Tracey stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Fantoni attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Fantoni isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:40) In guard, Fantoni begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 00:40) He can't find a way past the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Time slips away as Fantoni successfully keeps Tracey stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Fantoni. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Fantoni. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) There's a takedown attempt from Fantoni. (Rd 2 - 04:51) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Tracey pulling guard. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Fantoni lies on top of Tracey, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 04:11) The clock runs down as Tracey is being smothered against the ground by Fantoni. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Fantoni lies on top of Tracey, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Fantoni starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Tracey allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 2 - 02:55) As the scramble begins, Fantoni sees that Tracey has left a leg in, and quickly tries to seize it. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Fantoni cannot get the leg and has to turtle up, with Tracey holding him down while facing him. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Fantoni may come to regret risking that leglock attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Tracey unloads with big rights, but Fantoni covers up well. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Tracey pounds away with rights, but Fantoni covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Fantoni gets up sharply, sensing that Tracey was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Tracey lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Fantoni looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Fantoni comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 01:20) A jab is wide from Tracey, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Without taking too much damage, Fantoni is able to clinch with Tracey. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Fantoni is trying to push Tracey so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Fantoni can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Tracey ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple; Fantoni takes control. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Fantoni is looking to muscle Tracey back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Fantoni manages it and controls Tracey up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Showing his ability to control opponents, Fantoni simply smothers Tracey against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:14) The rest of the round sees them remain there, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (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 Fantoni, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Fantoni up 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Fantoni. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) Tracey moves in on Fantoni, preparing to throw. (Rd 3 - 04:53) A jab lands from Tracey, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Fantoni appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Tracey took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:31) A one-two from Tracey fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Fantoni wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Tracey can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Fantoni with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Fantoni gets hold of Tracey. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Fantoni looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Tracey has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Fantoni ends up in guard. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Fantoni smothers Tracey with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 03:01) Fantoni tries to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:01) Fantoni struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. (Rd 3 - 01:47) Fantoni looks to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 01:47) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Tracey scrambles to his feet, but Fantoni grabs him from behind. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Fantoni looks to drag Tracey down while holding him from behind. (Rd 3 - 01:19) There's a short struggle, but Tracey simply doesn't have enough to defend it and is soon taken down. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Tracey winds up on his hands and knees, Fantoni above. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Fantoni attempts to set up a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 01:07) The rear naked choke is locked in, Tracey is flattened out and has to tap! (Rd 3 - 00:29) By submission, the winner is Nilton Fantoni! Official Result: Nilton Fantoni defeats Kendall 'The Gambler' Tracey (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:31 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Nilton Fantoni praises his team at House of Pain, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Osamu Dan would be a particularly good contest. There's no doubt that Nilton Fantoni benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez (47-13, 1-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -1090) vs. Naoki Itoh (26-17, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +870) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Benjamin Milligan III, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Itoh misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Aldez comes in with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a head kick attempt that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:17) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Aldez slips past a left hook and counters with a jab and a leg kick that misses. (Rd 1 - 04:00) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Itoh misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Aldez to attack with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:41) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Aldez feints one way, throwing Itoh off balance, then steps to the other side. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Itoh misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a head kick attempt that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:23) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Aldez feints, causing Itoh to move to one side and leave himself wide open. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Itoh misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Aldez attacks with a good kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 03:10) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Aldez scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Itoh doesn't connect with a right jab but hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Itoh hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Aldez scores with a jab and also scores with a vicious head kick! (Rd 1 - 02:37) Itoh is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 02:37) Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez takes the win by knock out! Official Result: Roberto 'The Sniper' Aldez defeats Naoki Itoh (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:23 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Naoki Itoh takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Roberto Aldez thanks everyone connected to Brazilian Estrela Academy for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. Watching replays of the finish, Roberto Aldez calls it a beautiful kick and reveals that he specifically worked on that technique during training. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Elgar (30-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Favorite: -230) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +180) Round 1 (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 Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Elgar and then he hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Elgar lands a left hand and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Teshigahara uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Elgar throws a two-punch combo but Teshigahara avoids both. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Elgar lands a jab and then hits Teshigahara with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Elgar lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 03:01) There's a takedown attempt from Teshigahara, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 03:01) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Elgar has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Teshigahara fires off some rights, but Elgar isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Elgar tries to pull Teshigahara in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Teshigahara lies on top of Elgar, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Elgar is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Teshigahara off of him. (Rd 1 - 01:11) The clock runs down as Elgar is being smothered against the ground by Teshigahara. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Teshigahara smothers Elgar with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Elgar is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Teshigahara off of him. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Elgar, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Elgar hits a left jab and then catches Teshigahara with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Elgar moves in on Teshigahara, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 04:30) A jab lands from Elgar, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Elgar moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Teshigahara appeared to be going for a takedown, but Elgar took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:04) A jab hits home from Elgar and then he hits Teshigahara with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Elgar closes in on Teshigahara, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Teshigahara may have been aiming to get in close, but Elgar aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Elgar lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Teshigahara had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Elgar lands a left hand and then catches Teshigahara with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:54) There's a takedown attempt from Teshigahara. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Teshigahara has the takedown! Elgar pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Teshigahara fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Elgar attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Teshigahara fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Elgar looks ready to try and scramble, but Teshigahara is quick to move to prevent that. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Teshigahara begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Half guard proves to be no trouble for Teshigahara, who passes to side control with ease. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Teshigahara fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Teshigahara attempts the mount. (Rd 2 - 00:34) He gets the mount. (Rd 2 - 00:03) Teshigahara fires away with punches, and Elgar is stung by several big shots. (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 Teshigahara. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:46) Elgar lands two left hands and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Elgar is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Teshigahara clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Elgar fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Teshigahara comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:51) The takedown is completed, Teshigahara was too much for Elgar. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Elgar is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Teshigahara holding him down. (Rd 3 - 03:51) He continues to enjoy a 100% takedown completion rate in this fight. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Teshigahara looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Elgar from a seated position onto his back. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Elgar gets turned onto his back, and is mounted! (Rd 3 - 02:56) Teshigahara fires away with punches, and Elgar is stung by several big shots. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Teshigahara forces Elgar to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back! (Rd 3 - 02:41) Teshigahara increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Teshigahara fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Elgar! (Rd 3 - 02:07) Teshigahara attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Elgar doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Elgar tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Teshigahara, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Elgar stops Teshigahara from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Teshigahara maintains his hooks, despite Elgar trying to break them. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Teshigahara pounds away on Elgar, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Teshigahara fires away with punches, but Elgar doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Elgar struggles against Teshigahara but cannot get himself free from the hooks. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Teshigahara pounds away with rights, but Elgar covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Teshigahara took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Teshigahara. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:49) Teshigahara forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Elgar lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Teshigahara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Limping quite noticeably, Teshigahara is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Teshigahara steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Elgar lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Teshigahara fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Elgar with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Elgar scores with a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Teshigahara scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Moving in, Teshigahara appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Elgar hits a left hand, but Teshigahara dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next. (Rd 4 - 03:39) Elgar lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Elgar scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Teshigahara hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:04) Elgar moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 4 - 03:04) Teshigahara may have been setting up to shoot, but Elgar aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 03:04) A jab is wide from Elgar, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 02:50) Elgar is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Elgar fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Teshigahara stalks forward, pressuring Elgar. (Rd 4 - 02:18) Elgar fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 4 - 02:18) A jab is wide from Teshigahara, but then he catches Elgar with a stunning right hook! (Rd 4 - 02:18) Elgar collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 4 - 02:11) Gyukudo Teshigahara takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: Gyukudo Teshigahara defeats Elgar (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:49 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Elgar takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Gyukudo Teshigahara gives a name-check to everyone at J1 Circle, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Gyukudo Teshigahara gives a show of respect to his opponent. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Glorious" Joshua Hope (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -1200) vs. Big Magic (3-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Hope shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Big Magic gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Hope tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Big Magic can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Hope unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Big Magic. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Hope looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Big Magic can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Hope gains side control. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Hope begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Big Magic tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Hope pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Hope attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:54) The rear naked choke is in deep, Big Magic has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:18) 'Glorious' Joshua Hope takes the win by submission! Official Result: 'Glorious' Joshua Hope defeats Big Magic (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:42 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Joshua Hope gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (33-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Zagreb, Croatia, Favorite: -870) vs. Daniil "Skull Crusher" Skala (22-9, 1-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Underdog: +690) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Stewart Morecambe, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Asanovic lets Skala step in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Skala uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Asanovic lights his opponent up with a one-two followed by a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Asanovic lets Skala step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Skala is off-target with two jabs but lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Asanovic hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Skala comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Asanovic slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Asanovic lets Skala step in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Skala misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Asanovic comes in with a jab and a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Skala 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 - 03:31) Asanovic leaps in and smashes Skala with a flying knee! He's down! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Asanovic knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Skala, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Asanovic starts unloading with massive rights and Skala is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Skala appears to go limp and the referee dives in and pulls Asanovic away - it's all over! (Rd 1 - 03:01) By knock out, the winner is Zvonimir Asanovic! Official Result: Zvonimir 'The Croatian Sensation' Asanovic defeats Daniil 'Skull Crusher' Skala (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Zvonimir Asanovic name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (28-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -500) vs. Matthew Michael Kirby (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Edinburgh, Scotland, Underdog: +390) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Villar misses with a left jab but hits a spin kick. Kirby lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:29) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Villar can't hit a right cross thanks to Kirby bobbing and weaving. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Kirby has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:16) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:43) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 03:21) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Kirby doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Villar lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Villar slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a spin kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Villar uses a left jab and also hits a glancing high kick. Kirby lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:13) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Kirby hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Villar lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:55) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Villar misses with a head kick attempt and gets countered with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:40) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Kirby hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Villar hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:18) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Kirby misses with a big right hand, allowing Villar to counter with a left jab and a spin kick that fails to find a home. (Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Kirby misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 00:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Villar scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Kirby lands two jabs but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Kirby hits a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Villar attacks with five quick punches and lands two of them but gets a leg kick checked. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Villar took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Villar goes to the body with a left kick. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Kirby lands two jabs but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:17) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Villar hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Kirby lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Kirby hits a jab and also lands with a left hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Villar scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Villar misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:08) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Villar dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Kirby is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Villar doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Villar is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Kirby glares at his opponent. (Rd 2 - 02:15) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Kirby hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Villar lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Villar goes to the body with a left kick. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Kirby scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:34) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:34) Villar is well off-target with a high kick and that leaves him wide open. Kirby attacks with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Kirby is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Limping slightly, Kirby is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Villar hits a left cross. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Kirby hits a jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:51) Kirby misses with a big right hand, allowing Villar to counter with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Villar slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Villar hits a jab and also hits a good right hand. Kirby hits a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Villar, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Villar. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:45) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Kirby hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Villar throws four quick punches and lands three of them but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Villar scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Kirby hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:04) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Kirby parries away a right head kick attempt and counters with a left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Kirby misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Villar comes in with a quick left jab and a head kick that is off-target. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Switching to a southpaw stance, Kirby gets ready to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:24) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:24) Kirby lands a right jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:24) Villar scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 03:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Villar hits a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Kirby finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 02:45) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Kirby misses with a big left hand, allowing Villar to counter with a low kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 02:31) A few deep breaths betray that Kirby is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Kirby hits a right jab but misses with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Villar hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:10) That last strike may have hurt Kirby, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk! (Rd 3 - 02:10) Villar is trying to force Kirby into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:10) He gets it and now has Kirby in trouble. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Using the clinch, Villar blasts Kirby with a powerful knee to the cheek! Kirby is knocked out! (Rd 3 - 01:40) Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar takes the win by knock out! Official Result: Affonso 'The Cyborg' Villar defeats Matthew Michael Kirby (Knock Out (Knee) in 3:20 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Affonso Villar thanks everyone connected to Brazilian Estrela Academy for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Affonso Villar gives a show of respect to his opponent. Attendance: 468 Gate Reciepts: $48,391 Sponsorship: $26,419 Ad Revenue: $849,654 Merchandise: $4,960 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $169,100) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Affonso Villar $34,516 Matthew Michael Kirby $13,321 FotN: Both: $10,000 KotN: Villar: $5,000 Zvonimir Asanovic $46,175 Daniil Skala $2,830 Joshua Hope $2,858 Big Magic $4,428 Gyukudo Teshigahara $9,009 Elgar $11,808 Perf: Teshigahara: $5,000 Roberto Aldez $16,555 Naoki Itoh $2,830 Nilton Fantoni $7,961 Kendall Tracey $2,706 SotN: Fantoni: $5,000 Washi Shiganori $4,879 Derek South $2,952 Nicolai Mickiewicz $4,182 Rupert Dreck $2,090 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $23,261 Profit: $728,055 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 68% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +3.5% 5.0% (Low Level National) USA +3.6% 5.0% (Low Level National) UK +3.2% 95.2% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.5% 71.8% (High Level Regional) Australia +2.0% 79.0% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.0% 93.3% (High Level Regional) Asia +2.2% 77.5% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.3% 58.0% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico +2.2% 75.7% (High Level Regional) South America +4.0% 96.4% (High Level Regional) Central America +1.3% 71.1% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.5% 46.9% (Mid Level Regional) News - Canadian Tournament Combat have risen to Low Level National on the Blurcat popularity scale. - Gyukudo Teshigahara spent the night in the hospital due to the damage he took in his victory over Elgar. After being checked out and sufficiently rehydrated, he was released in the morning. - Elgar announced his retirement following his loss to Gyukudo Teshigahara. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 30-9, and a CTC promotional record of 1-1, including a second round knock out victory over Priti Manek in the second round of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 21, and a fourth round knock out loss to Gyukudo Teshigahara in the third round of the tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 48. He was FLB Light Heavyweight Champion (March 1996-February 1997, 1 defence). - Naoki Itoh announced his retirement following his loss to Roberto Aldez. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 26-18, with a CTC promotional record of 1-1, including a 34 second knock out victory over Rens De Beus in the second round of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 21, and a first round knock out loss to Roberto Aldez in the third round of the tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 48. - The following fighters have been cut from the roster following their elimination from the tournament: Matthew Michael Kirby, Daniil Skala, Big Magic, Derek South, and Rupert Dreck. - The services of Kendall Tracey have been retained per Canadian Fighter rules. - CTC fighter Middleweight Kojuro Kudo has joined Way of the Crane's Beak and will be backed by the team for his next fight, a Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round clash with Maarten De Vries. He is unlikely to stay with the camp long term, and is just looking to freshen up his training methods. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Aubrey Bassington-Bassington has announce that he is now training with Pittsburgh Steel in preparation for finding out who he will face in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round, and may stick around if things go well. He is enjoying being challenged by new metods and techniques, and hopes this will result in a win in his CTC debut. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows XCC: Simard vs. Perry (Saturday, Week 1, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Jordan Moreau vs. Andre Bloxsome KO of the Night: Novice Simard (vs. Thomas Perry) Submission of the Night: Aubrey Lavoie (vs. Hugh Joslin) Performance Bonus: Ranger Boucher (vs. Moore Bernier) European Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 2, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Oleg Tariverdiev vs. Luka Hajek KO of the Night: Milenko Rudonja (vs. Franak Pavilchenko) Submission of the Night: Oleg Tariverdiev (vs. Luka Hajek) Predictions None

PFL Superfights: McGregor vs. Aubin-Mercier Date: December 31, 2023 Venue: Madison Square Garden Local: New York City, New York, USA Main Event PFL Superfights Lightweight Championship: Conor McGregor vs. Olivier Aubin-Mercier Co-Main Event & Main Card PFL Superfights Heavyweight Championship: Francis Ngannou vs. Ante Delija PFL Superfights Women´s Featherweight Championship: Cris Cyborg vs. Kayla Harrison Welterweight Semifinal: Robbie Lawler vs. Eddie Alvarez Light Heavyweight Bout: Thiago Santos vs. Rashad Evans Preliminary Card Heavyweight Bout: Ben Rothwell vs. Danilo Marques Featherweight Bout: Martin Bravo vs. Andre Fili Heavyweight Bout: Greg Hardy vs. Klidson de Abreu Light Heavyweight Bout: Josh Silvera vs. Bartosz Szewczyk Lightweight Bout: Alex Martinez vs. Elvin Espinoza

Saturday, Week 1, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Affonso "The Cyborg" Villar (28-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -500) vs. Matthew Michael Kirby (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #61, Underdog: +390) Affonso Villar is a vicious Muay Thai striker, and one of the most destructive forces at Light Heavyweight, a 5'10" package of explosive power and lightning fast reactions. Devastating in the pocket, he has also shown unbelievable takedown defence that means that most opponents have little option but to try and engage him on the feet. A dominant force in FLB, where his trilogy with Roberto Aldez made his name, he was quickly signed by ALPHA-1 when FLB went bust. His debut was one to savour, as he destroyed the legendary Tadamasa Yamada in savage style. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Renan Heleno in the second round of the tournament. Matthew Michael Kirby is a big, tall powerful boxer from Scotland, a rising star of the Light Heavyweight scene. After signing for BCF in late 2000 he began his career in the big leagues in style, putting together impressive back-to-back wins over Mick Curran and Murray O'Hare to send him rocketing up the rankings. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Daniel Hornsby in the second round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (33-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -870) vs. Daniil "Skull Crusher" Skala (22-9, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #69, Underdog: +690) 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. An ALPHA-1 regular, his ongoing quest to finally capture the Light Heavyweight title has been a theme of the division for years. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Makhak Kirakosyan in the second round of the tournament. Daniil Skala is a good striker who is dangerous with both hands and feet, is a tough Russian fighter who is noted for his ice cold temperment, he never gets flustered, and gives the impression that he doesn't even feel half the shots he takes. Skala has been working for SIGMA since they first opened, and is one of the mainstays of the Light Heavyweight Division. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Dmytro Dargomyzhky in the second round of the tournament. MAIN CARD CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Glorious" Joshua Hope (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #117, Favorite: -1200) vs. Big Magic (3-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +950) Joshua Hope moved to MMA in 1997 following a highly regarded amateur wrestling career in which he only tasted defeat twice in over a hundred matches. A very defensive fighter, he is difficult to take down or submit, has a good chin, and can use his grappling ability to smother even the liveliest of opponents. He scored a second round submission victory over Nestor Morozov in the first round of the tournament, and a fourth round submission victory over Aleksei Chekhov in the second round of the tournament. John Hodder's stage name is "Big Magic", a street brawler who became infamous after his crazy antics went viral on the internet. Realising his net exploits had a shelf-life, he decided to roll the dice and turn pro, hoping that he might be able to use his notoriety to get some big money paydays before his name value inevitably started to dwindle. GAMMA brought him in to be part of their Clash of the Titans show in 2001, where he fought at Heavyweight for the first time, and although he went out in the first round he was a hit with the viewers and was kept on. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Roko Stipanovic in the first round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Elgar (30-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -230) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (10-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +180) Elgar is a veteran Mixed Martial Artist from Brazil, a rangey striker who has been a top name in the sport since virtually day one. A master of using leg kicks to chop opponents down to size, his favorite technique is to wear people down before locking them up in a Muay Thai clinch and caving in their face with knees. A world-ranked Light Heavyweight, he followed the vast majority of FLB's talent to ALPHA-1 after the companies collapse. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Priti Manek in the second round of the tournament. Gyukudo Teshigahara is a powerful wrestler from Japan, who loves to put opponents on their back and smother them into defeat. It's a safety first approach, but that does not mean he doesn't possess an element of danger, he has fairly heavy hands and rapidly improving ground and pound. He signed with ALPHA-1 in 1999 and has spent the last few years slowly making his way up the rankings. He is coming off a 57 second submission victory over Franjo Topic in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Roberto "The Sniper" Aldez (47-13, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -1090) vs. Naoki Itoh (26-17, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Underdog: +870) Roberto Aldez is a veteran Brazilian competitor once considered the best Light Heavyweight in the world, a superb striker who was especially known for his accurate knock out kicks (which earned him the nickname "The Sniper"). Unfortunately age has dulled his skills somewhat, and although he still remains a feared opponent he is not quite the phenom that he used to be. In recent years he has had a trilogy of wars with Affonso Villar in FLB, and those performances were more than enough to get him rehired by ALPHA-1 in 2001. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Jerry Bogdonovich in the second round of the tournament. Naoki Itoh is hardly the most versatile fighter in the world, relying almost entirely on looking for knock outs with his big left hand, but he continues to be a dangerous foe simply because it only takes a second for him to put someone's lights out. Approaching the end of his career, ALPHA-1 now use him primarily as a Light Heavyweight gatekeeper of sorts. He is coming off a 34 second knock out victory over Rens De Beus in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Nilton Fantoni (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Favorite: -710) vs. Kendall "The Gambler" Tracey (12-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +560) Nilton Fantoni is a rising star in MMA, a high level fighter who combines elite-level Jiu-Jitsu skills with top quality grappling, topping it all off by being an extremely good athlete too. His one weakness is his mediocre striking game. FLB signed him in 2000 after being impressed by his performances on the local circuit and although he only had two fights before the company collapsed, he won both in impressive fashion. GAMMA were certainly impressed, as they hired him shortly after. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Jericho Stewart in the second round of the tournament. Kendall Tracey is a dangerous opponent for anyone, who is a threat from many positions, he can grapple, box, or use submissions on the ground. He is probably a few steps off the level of the true elite of MMA, but he remains someone who cannot be taken lightly. He has been with GAMMA since 1996 and is a mainstay of the Light Heavyweight division. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Logan Bluffer in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Derek "Smash Mouth" South (17-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -400) vs. Washi Shiganori (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +310) Derek South is a violent fighter, who likes to inflict pain, a good attribute for an MMA fighter. He is happy to throw bombs with his powerful fists, but is positively delighted when he can take his opponent to the ground and unleash his ultra-nasty ground and pound. He has been a regular in the GAMMA Light Heavyweight Division since 1996, although he has yet to become anything other than a middle of the pack guy. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Cal Hillson in the second round of the tournament. Washi Shiganori is a very good striker who is always in good fighting shape, and has the ability to go toe-to-toe with anyone in the sport. What will undoubtedly hold him back from achieveing the success his striking deserves is his weak chin and infuriating inconsistency. ALPHA-1 brought him into their Light Heavyweight Division in 2001. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Dennis Eck in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Scourge of Europe" Nicolai Mickiewicz (23-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -400) vs. "The Green Machine" Rupert Dreck (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Underdog: +310) Nicolai Mickiewicz is a powerful wrestler who is always in peak physical condition, who has garnered a reputation for being virtually unstoppable thanks to his granite chin and excellent ground defence, although he has tasted defeat a few times, all his losses have come via the judges. Even Niko Soldo, a man noted above all else as a top class finisher, couldn't put Mickiewicz away when they clashed over the SIGMA Light Heavyweight title in October 1997. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Leandro Piquet in the second round of the tournament. Rupert Dreck is a decent wrestler, who normal MO is to use his grappling to take the fight to the ground. Once there, he has the submission skills to make life very uncomfortable for his opponent. After going 9-0 on the local circuit, GAMMA brought him in, he marked his debut with a dramatic come from behind victory over Big Magic, slapping on a wicked triangle choke with armbar after being shockingly dominated for two rounds by the then internet favorite. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Otto Witzke in the second round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Affonso Villar (205 lbs) vs. Matthew Michael Kirby (205 lbs) Zvonimir Asanovic (205 lbs) vs. Daniil Skala (205 lbs) Joshua Hope (205 lbs) vs. Big Magic (205 lbs) Elgar (205 lbs) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (205 lbs) Roberto Aldez (205 lbs) vs. Naoki Itoh (205 lbs) Nilton Fantoni (205 lbS) vs. Kendall Tracey (205 lbs) Derek South (205 lbs) vs. Washi Shiganori (205 lbs) Nicolai Mickiewicz (205 lbs) vs. Rupert Dreck (205 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournamnet Combat 48 Full Fight Card LHW: Affonso Villar vs. Matthew Michael Kirby LHW: Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Daniil Skala LHW: Joshua Hope vs. Big Magic LHW: Elgar vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara LHW: Roberto Aldez vs. Naoki Itoh LHW: Nilton Fantoni vs. Kendall Tracey LHW: Derek South vs. Washi Shiganori LHW: Nicolai Mickiewicz vs. Rupert Dreck

Friday, Week 1, September 2002 Live From Niagara Falls, 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 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Battering Ram" Andranik Paletilolu (17-11, 1-1 CTC, From: Belgrade, Serbia, Underdog: +190) vs. "Wild" Bill Cumming (30-16, 1-0 CTC, From: Provo, Utah, Favorite: -250) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Paletilolu throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Cumming quickly shoots on Paletilolu. (Rd 1 - 04:22) He has the takedown! Paletilolu pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Cumming fires away with punches, but Paletilolu deals with them fairly well. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Cumming throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Cumming pounds away on Paletilolu, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Cumming attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:06) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Cumming attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Cumming almost gets side control, but Paletilolu was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 01:42) The scramble leaves Paletilolu on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Cumming is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:29) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Paletilolu starts a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 01:15) The scramble sees Cumming up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Paletilolu, gaining back control. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Controlling Paletilolu from behind, Cumming tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Paletilolu has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Upon impact, Cumming loses control of Paletilolu for an instant and that is all that is needed to initiate a scramble. (Rd 1 - 00:48) The scramble sees Cumming up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Paletilolu, gaining back control. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Cumming, with back control over Paletilolu, hits a short left hook to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Cumming, holding Paletilolu from behind, looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Cumming tries hard but cannot get Paletilolu off of his feet. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cumming. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Cumming misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:37) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Paletilolu confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 03:43) A jab lands from Paletilolu, but Cumming evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Cumming comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Paletilolu connects with a nice jab and then catches Cumming with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:08) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Cumming hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Paletilolu lands a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 02:44) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Cumming misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Paletilolu is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Paletilolu comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Cumming misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:19) A jab is wide from Paletilolu, but then he hits Cumming with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Paletilolu comes forward, walking down Cumming. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Cumming hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Paletilolu lands a left hand and then he hits Cumming with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:34) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Paletilolu steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Cumming hit two counter left hands. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Paletilolu hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Cumming misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Paletilolu to attack with a left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Paletilolu comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Cumming hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Paletilolu uses a left jab but Cumming evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 00:05) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Paletilolu misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Cumming to attack with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Paletilolu took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:45) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Cumming misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Paletilolu attacks with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Cumming uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Paletilolu hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Paletilolu is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Taking a few gulps of breath, Cumming is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:06) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Paletilolu forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Cumming hit two counter left hands. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Paletilolu lands a left jab but Cumming evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Breathing very hard, Paletilolu is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 03:15) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Paletilolu comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Cumming hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Paletilolu hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Paletilolu comes forward. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Paletilolu steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Cumming. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Paletilolu connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:09) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 01:45) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 01:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Cumming misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Paletilolu hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Cumming lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Paletilolu lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:59) It looks like Paletilolu has been cut above the eye. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Paletilolu stalks forward, pressuring Cumming. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Cumming hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Paletilolu throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Paletilolu looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 3 - 00:18) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Paletilolu, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Paletilolu ahead 29-28. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Paletilolu in between rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:45) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Paletilolu moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Paletilolu slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:00) A few deep breaths betray that Cumming is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Paletilolu comes forward. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Cumming hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 03:49) A jab is wide from Paletilolu, but then he hits Cumming with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Paletilolu studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 4 - 03:28) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Paletilolu slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:28) A stand-up striking battle is doing Cumming no favours, Paletilolu is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight. (Rd 4 - 03:07) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Cumming hits a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Paletilolu hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Cumming chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Paletilolu down. (Rd 4 - 02:41) The takedown is completed, Paletilolu is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Cumming has now completed three takedowns. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Time slips away as Cumming successfully keeps Paletilolu stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 01:55) Time slips away as Cumming successfully keeps Paletilolu stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Cumming fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Cumming looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Time slips away as Cumming successfully keeps Paletilolu stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:38) Cumming throws some minor strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:22) Cumming smothers Paletilolu with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Cumming just about edged it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Cumming finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Paletilolu finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:41) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Cumming hits Paletilolu with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Paletilolu looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Cumming uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Paletilolu. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Cumming is trying to push Paletilolu so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Cumming achieves it, pinning Paletilolu to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Paletilolu is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Cumming is keeping Paletilolu pressed up tightly against the cage despite the fact that he is looking increasingly tired. (Rd 5 - 03:55) They remain in that position, throwing occasional short punches, for a further minute. Both fighters look pretty tired. (Rd 5 - 02:46) Cumming smothers Paletilolu against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Cumming uses dirty boxing to punish Paletilolu while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Paletilolu closes in on Cumming, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:14) A jab hits home from Paletilolu and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Cumming. (Rd 5 - 01:52) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Cumming hits a left cross. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Paletilolu hits a good right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:29) A strike has re-opened the gash above the eye of Paletilolu. (Rd 5 - 01:23) From the looks of things, I don't think Cumming has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 01:16) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 5 - 01:02) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:02) Cumming is trying to push Paletilolu so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:02) He does so and now has Paletilolu pinned to the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Unable to break free despite his opponent's obvious exhaustion, Paletilolu is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:51) With both fighters looking gassed, they basically just lean into each other against the cage until the bell rings. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Cumming 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 given 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Battering Ram' Andranik Paletilolu wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Battering Ram' Andranik Paletilolu defeats 'Wild' Bill Cumming (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Bill Cummings announces that this was his last MMA fight as he has decided to retire. Post-Fight: Andranik Paletilolu name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Murray O'Hare and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Monster Moto" Ryosei Sakamoto (15-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Hokkaido, Japan, Favorite: -920) vs. Michael "Salvador" Dali (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Luton, England, Underdog: +730) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Dali looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Sakamoto hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Dali comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing two of them, and then hits Sakamoto with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Sakamoto had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Stepping in, Dali throws four quick punches, two of which land, and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:26) Sakamoto wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Dali starts pounding away on Sakamoto, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Dali pounds away on Sakamoto, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 04:02) Referee William Yeats is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 03:50) Michael 'Salvador' Dali takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Michael 'Salvador' Dali defeats 'Monster Moto' Ryosei Sakamoto (TKO (Strikes) in 1:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Michael Dali name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Gyukudo Teshigahara. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Tikhon "The Tank" Diev (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Novosibirsk, Russia, Favorite: -800) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (11-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +630) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Yamaguchiya aggressively moves in and grapples with Diev. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Using his wrestling skills, Yamaguchiya is trying to push Diev up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Diev isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Diev tries to wrestle Yamaguchiya backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Diev can't do it though, and Yamaguchiya gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Yamaguchiya, controlling the grapple with Diev, tries to scoop him up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Diev has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Yamaguchiya ends up in guard. (Rd 1 - 03:44) In guard, Yamaguchiya is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Diev pulls Yamaguchiya in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Yamaguchiya throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Yamaguchiya leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Diev. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) The clock runs down as Diev is being smothered against the ground by Yamaguchiya. (Rd 1 - 01:52) The clock runs down as Diev is being smothered against the ground by Yamaguchiya. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Time slips away as Yamaguchiya successfully keeps Diev stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:50) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Diev shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Diev can't get past the sprawl of Yamaguchiya and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Yamaguchiya pounds away on Diev, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 1 - 00:24) The referee jumps in and saves Diev from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 00:06) By TKO, the winner is Naozane Yamaguchiya! Official Result: Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya defeats Tikhon 'The Tank' Diev (TKO (Strikes) in 4:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Naozane Yamaguchiya gives a name-check to everyone at Top Team Japan, all his various sponsors, and all of his friends, family, and supporters. Naozane Yamaguchiya gives a show of respect to his opponent. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Gustavo Spagnol (8-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -560) vs. "The Hotshot Scot" Garry McSweegan (24-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Edinburgh, Scotland, Underdog: +440) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be William Yeats. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Benjamin Milligan III, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 04:23) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:52) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:33) McSweegan moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Spagnol into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Spagnol hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 03:33) A jab hits home from McSweegan and then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:23) McSweegan attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Spagnol tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:23) McSweegan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Spagnol lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:06) McSweegan hits a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:44) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) McSweegan moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Spagnol into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Spagnol fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Attacking with a quick flurry, McSweegan lands three punches and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:03) A feint is bought entirely by Spagnol, leaving him wide open. (Rd 1 - 02:03) McSweegan throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 01:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Spagnol uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:29) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Spagnol throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Spagnol pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Spagnol attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 00:49) He does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 1 - 00:49) He may have given up side control, but McSweegan is making Spagnol work very hard on the ground for position. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to McSweegan, 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Spagnol, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 04:25) McSweegan steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Spagnol fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:25) McSweegan lands a right jab but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:12) McSweegan comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Spagnol throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:12) McSweegan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Spagnol had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Two jabs hit home from McSweegan and then he lands a left hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:51) For the first time, McSweegan is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 03:36) McSweegan stalks forward, pressuring Spagnol. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Spagnol hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 2 - 03:36) McSweegan throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 03:20) McSweegan steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Spagnol manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 03:20) McSweegan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a left hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Spagnol misses with a big right hand, allowing McSweegan to counter with two jabs that are followed by a left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Spagnol connects with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:40) McSweegan doesn't connect with a right jab but hits a wicked left uppercut! (Rd 2 - 02:33) He's down! Spagnol falls to the floor! (Rd 2 - 02:33) McSweegan senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 2 - 02:33) McSweegan pounds away with lefts, Spagnol is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 2 - 02:33) With Spagnol taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 02:13) The winner, by TKO; Garry McSweegan! Official Result: 'The Hotshot Scot' Garry McSweegan defeats Gustavo Spagnol (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Garry McSweegan praises his team at Bulldog Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Garry McSweegan says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate him during training and that he's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Lawrence "The Law" Herringbone (17-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Raleigh, North Carolina, Favorite: -690) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Jersey City, New Jersey, Underdog: +550) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Herringbone sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:53) The takedown is completed, Catt is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Time slips away as Herringbone successfully keeps Catt stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Herringbone begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Herringbone begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Herringbone almost gets mount, but Catt was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 1 - 02:53) The scramble sees Catt up first, only to be grabbed in a waist lock from behind. (Rd 1 - 02:01) From behind, Herringbone tries to drag Catt down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Catt is soon on his way to the ground, Herringbone gets the takedown with ease. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Herringbone takes the back of Catt off the takedown! (Rd 1 - 01:43) Herringbone attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Catt stops Herringbone from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Herringbone blocks Catt as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Herringbone attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Catt doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Catt tries to turn over and sweep Herringbone but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Herringbone 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) Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Herringbone. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Herringbone 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 Catt from this point onward. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) A one-two from Catt fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Herringbone takes the chance and grabs Catt into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Herringbone looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Herringbone uses a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 2 - 04:36) Catt gives up his back off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Herringbone tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Catt fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Catt tries to move Herringbone off his back but can't. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Herringbone fires off some rights, but Catt isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Herringbone blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Herringbone tries to finish Catt off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Catt fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Catt tries to turn over and sweep Herringbone but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Herringbone tries to finish Catt off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Catt stops Herringbone from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Herringbone blocks Catt as he tries to roll over. (Rd 2 - 01:29) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Catt throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Herringbone moves in fast and clinches with Catt. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Herringbone tries to wrestle Catt backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Catt ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Herringbone smothers Catt up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Showing his ability to exert control, Herringbone smothers Catt up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:10) The rest of the round sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (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 Herringbone. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Herringbone. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) Herringbone moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 3 - 04:53) A one-two from Catt fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:44) Herringbone moves in fast and clinches with Catt. (Rd 3 - 04:35) From the grapple, Herringbone tries to pick Catt up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Catt has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Herringbone ends up in guard. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Herringbone looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 04:18) Catt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Herringbone in guard. (Rd 3 - 03:29) Herringbone leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Catt. (Rd 3 - 03:09) Herringbone smothers Catt with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Time slips away as Herringbone successfully keeps Catt stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:15) In guard, Herringbone is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Herringbone leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Catt. (Rd 3 - 01:40) In guard, Herringbone is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:22) In guard, Herringbone throws a couple of punches designed to keep Catt guessing. (Rd 3 - 01:01) Herringbone deflects a couple of punches that Catt threw from below. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Herringbone begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 00:46) He passes to half guard. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Herringbone unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Herringbone took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Catt 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 - 04:49) Herringbone, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 4 - 04:49) A jab hits home from Catt and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Catt lands two left hands, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Herringbone is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:18) For the first time, Catt is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Catt connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Catt confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 03:51) A jab is wide from Catt, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Catt uses a left jab, but Herringbone evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Catt confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:16) A tentative jab from Herringbone lands. (Rd 4 - 03:16) A jab is wide from Catt, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:02) Catt can't connect with a jab, but then catches Herringbone with a stunning right hook! (Rd 4 - 03:02) Herringbone is knocked down! (Rd 4 - 02:58) Catt senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 4 - 02:58) Catt pounds away on Herringbone, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 4 - 02:58) Referee Harry A. Bierce jumps in and stops the fight as Herringbone went limp! (Rd 4 - 02:44) The winner, by knock out; Terry Catt! Official Result: 'The Tornado' Terry Catt defeats Lawrence 'The Law' Herringbone (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:16 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Terry Catt thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Terry Catt praises Herringbone for his skill and toughness. Terry Catt is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself. CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Sho Kitabatake (19-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Chiba, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Hamburg Hammer" Jacob Matthaus (19-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Hamburg, Germany, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Matthaus shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Kitabatake sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Matthaus down onto his hands and knees. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Kitabatake floats over and takes the back. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Kitabatake changes position and seems to be looking to set up something to do with the legs of Matthaus. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Kitabatake is going for a calf slicer! (Rd 1 - 04:34) The calf slicer is locked in and Matthaus has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 04:17) The winner, by submission, is Sho Kitabatake! Official Result: Sho Kitabatake defeats 'The Hamburg Hammer' Jacob Matthaus (Submission (Calf Slicer) in 0:43 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Sho Kitabatake thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Dragon's Lair Gym. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (16-2, 1-0 CTC, From: South Korea, Favorite: -260) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Saitama, Japan, Underdog: +200) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Lim comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Lim hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Lim closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Lim can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:10) A quick flurry of punches from Lim sees three of three hit home and then hits Hasegawa with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Hasegawa lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Lim misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Lim closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:26) A jab lands from Lim, but Hasegawa evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Lim throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Lim connects with a nice jab and then hits Hasegawa with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Lim hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Lim can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Hasegawa with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Lim tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Seizing the opportunity, Hasegawa shoots. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Hasegawa gets hold of a leg but Lim remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Hasegawa drives Lim up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Hasegawa has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Lim down. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Hasegawa gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! He gets side control! (Rd 1 - 01:04) Hasegawa attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Lim fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Hasegawa tries to pound on Lim, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Hasegawa tries to pound on Lim, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Hasegawa pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lim. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) Lim can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Hasegawa looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Lim simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Lim hits a left hand, but Hasegawa dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Lim is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 04:17) A jab is wide from Lim, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Lim lands a left hand and then catches Hasegawa with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Lim lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Hasegawa. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Hasegawa has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Lim can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Lim connects with a nice jab and then hits Hasegawa with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Lim moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Hasegawa looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Lim simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Lim uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Circling, Hasegawa clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Lim can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Lim moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Hasegawa looked like he was going to shoot, but Lim simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Two jabs hit home from Lim and then he hits Hasegawa with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:46) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Lim is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Lim moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Lim lands a jab and then catches Hasegawa with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Limping quite noticeably, Hasegawa is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Hasegawa appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lim took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Lim lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Setting it up well, Hasegawa shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:14) The takedown is completed, Lim is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Hasegawa fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 00:37) Hasegawa throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Hasegawa fires away with punches, but Lim doesn't take any undue 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 Lim. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Lim up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:45) Lim connects with a jab, but Hasegawa avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Lim fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Hasegawa with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Lim is wincing, that last punch may have actually damaged his own hand. (Rd 3 - 04:29) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Lim is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Lim studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 3 - 04:10) Hasegawa had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:10) A jab lands from Lim, but Hasegawa avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Hasegawa aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Lim throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Hasegawa seizes the chance and grabs Lim into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Getting a good grip, Hasegawa appears to be looking to wrestle toward a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Hasegawa can't get Lim down to the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Lim turns Hasegawa slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Hasegawa is trying to muscle Lim up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Lim ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:48) With the cage trapping Lim, Hasegawa gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:48) He hoists Lim up and grounds him with a Greco-Roman slam. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Lim winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Hasegawa pressing onto him. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Hasegawa begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. (Rd 3 - 02:32) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Lim! (Rd 3 - 01:49) Hasegawa tries to ensnare Lim in an armbar. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Hasegawa gets the armbar fully applied and Lim has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 01:14) By submission, the winner is Jiroemon Hasegawa! Official Result: Jiroemon Hasegawa defeats 'Blood Spirit' Hyun-Shik Lim (Submission (Armbar) in 3:46 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jiroemon Hasegawa praises his team at J1 Circle, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Looking at a replay of the finish, Jiroemon Hasegawa says that he is happy that all the submission training paid off. MAIN EVENT CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Tsunami" Jin Katou (23-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Murray "Scarlet" O'Hare (8-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) William Yeats is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Katou comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:47) O'Hare manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Attacking with a quick flurry, Katou lands three of three punches and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Katou hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:23) O'Hare is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Katou steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:04) O'Hare fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Katou fools O'Hare with a feint. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Katou throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Katou chooses to shoot in on O'Hare. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Katou gets a single leg takedown! O'Hare pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Katou pounds away and O'Hare is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 1 - 03:16) Katou looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Katou passes to half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Katou pounds away, O'Hare is in big trouble and is definitely rocked! (Rd 1 - 02:16) In half guard, Katou begins working to get side control. (Rd 1 - 02:16) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Katou begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:11) He doesn't get the mount, but only because O'Hare rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Katou pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Katou pounds away with right hands and O'Hare is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 1 - 00:21) With O'Hare taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:06) The winner, by TKO; Jin Katou! Official Result: 'The Tsunami' Jin Katou defeats Murray 'Scarlet' O'Hare (TKO (Strikes) in 4:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jin Katou praises his team at Dojo of Zui Quan, his various sponsors, and the fans who came 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. He gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd and making himself look great. Attendance: 492 Gate Reciepts: $50,873 Sponsorship: $26,463 Ad Revenue: $1,086,649 Merchandise: $4,476 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $292,193) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Jin Katou $113,504 Murray O'Hare $12,706 FotN: Both: $10,000 Jiroemon Hasegawa $4,530 Hyun-Shik Lim $12,914 Sho Kitabatake $100,610 Jacob Matthaus $2,706 SotN: Kitabatake: $5,000 Perf: Kitabatake: $5,000 Terry Catt $8,136 Lawrence Herringbone $4,305 KotN: Catt: $5,000 Garry McSweegan $6,098 Gustavo Spagnol $2,773 Naozane Yamaguchiya $4,530 Tikhon Diev $3,321 Michael Dali $6,606 Ryosei Sakamoto $4,182 Perf: Dali: $5,000 Andranik Paletilolu $2,442 Bill Cumming $2,830 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $22,459 Profit: $884,801 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 73% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.5% 96.5% (High Level Regional) USA +3.2% 98.1% (High Level Regional) UK +3.6% 92.0% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.5% 64.3% (Mid Level Regional) Australia +2.2% 77.0% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.4% 89.3% (High Level Regional) Asia +2.8% 75.3% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.5% 56.7% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico +2.2% 73.5% (High Level Regional) South America +3.6% 92.4% (High Level Regional) Central America +1.5% 64.8% (Mid Level Regional) Africa +1.5% 45.4% (Mid Level Regional) News - Bill Cumming announced his retirement following his defeat at the hands of Andranik Paletilolu. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 30-17, and a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a first round TKO victory over Conor Houghton in the Second Round of the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 20, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Andranik Paletilolu in the Third Round of the tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 47. - CTC Middleweight fighter Yoshinobu Tanaka has been seen training at Snake Temple to prepare for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Mario Varela, and may stick around if things go well. He's enjoying being challenged by fresh training methods, and is looking to sharpen his wrestling skills. - The following fighters have been released by CTC following their elimination from the tournament: Murray O'Hare, Hyun-Shik Lim, Jacob Matthaus, Lawrence Herringbone, Gustavo Spagnol, Tikhon Diev, and Ryosei Sakamoto, TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None

Friday, Week 1, September 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Tsunami" Jin Katou (23-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Murray "Scarlet" O'Hare (8-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #65, Underdog: +950) Jin Katou is one of the biggest names in Japanese MMA, who has become famous for his will to win and string of knock out victories over foreign fighters. His punching power is his biggest weapon, but people often forget that he is a terrific wrestler with dangerous ground and pound and submission skills too. He is probably most defined by his famous rivalry with Tadamasa Yamada, he has beaten "The Dragon" for the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight title twice, but also suffered his only pro defeat to him in the second fight of the trilogy. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Leon Banks in the second round of the tournament. Murray O'Hare is a very one-dimensional brawler, but one who hits hard enough that he can't be taken lightly. He was building a reputation as a very tough customer in BCF and was even on the verge of earning a Light Heavyweight title shot, but that was all ended when Lenny McFadden became the first man to stop him, knocking him out cold with a brutal elbow strike. Since then O'Hare's career has stalled a little. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Alekos Karabatsos in the second round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Blood Spirit" Hyun-Shik Lim (16-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -260) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +200) Hyun-Shik Lim is a fighter with a huge following in his home of South Korea. He is a fearsome striker whose never say die attitude and savage attacks have made him extremely popular. He joined ALPHA-1 in June 1998 and has since proved to be a extremely dangerous and durable competitor. The only two defeats that mar his pro record have both come to elite level fighters (Asanovic and Kitabatake). He is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Carlos Dos Santos in the second round of the tournament. 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. Since early 2000 he has been fighting for ALPHA-1 and is widely tipped to be one of the next big Japanese stars at Light Heavyweight. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Gavriil Sviridov in the second round of the tournament. MAIN CARD CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Sho Kitabatake (19-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -1200) vs. "The Hamburg Hammer" Jacob Matthaus (19-10, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #73, Underdog: +950) Sho Kitabatake was already a national star in Japan well before he made his MMA pro debut, being a highly successful judoka who had represented the country in the Olympics. His combination of size, strength, and excellent grappling make him a huge threat to anyone. ALPHA-1 carefully avoided putting him against any truly top tier opponents for many years, fearful of tarnishing his pro record or affecting his box office appeal, but in November 2001 he finally met Jin Katou in a huge fight for the Light Heavyweight title and was knocked out after an absolute war. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Magno Peres Arruda in the second round of the tournament. Jacob Matthaus is a powerful wrestler who has a potentially destructive ground and pound game. His issue has always been his inability to master the striking game, which leaves him open to getting picked off with shots before he can take his opponent down. He is best known for his SIGMA run in Europe, where he is a crowd favorite due to being one of the few Germans on the roster who have found success. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Eisaku Nozaki in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Lawrence "The Law" Herringbone (17-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Favorite: -690) vs. "The Tornado" Terry Catt (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +550) Lawrence Herringbone was a high quality wrestler in college, and spent a year in Russia learning Sambo before returing to the US in order to make his MMA pro debut. He joined GAMMA after impressing on the local circuit and, after hitting a slight speed bump when he lost on his debut, started progressing up the rankings quickly. In March 2000 he headlined GAMMA 34 and caused a huge upset when he narrowly beat Spencer Rubenstein for the Light Heavyweight title. A poor 2001 where he went 0-2 and lost his belt has slightly derailed his career, but he is young enough to recover. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Alex Maitland in the second round of the tournament. Terry Catt is an up-and-comer who 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 is coming off a first round knock out victory over Jasper Osmond in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Gustavo Spagnol (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #121, Favorite: -560) vs. "The Hotshot Scot" Garry McSweegan (24-10, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +440) Gustavo Spagnol is one of the best ground and pound artists in the entire world, whose tactics revolve almost entirely around his fantastic takedowns and vicious strikes from on top. The rest of his MMA game is pretty unexceptional, but he is so good at his specialty that it hardly matters. He fought for FLB from 1998 to it's closure in 2001, achieveing the best win of his career, a massive upset over Pedro Sousa, just a few months before FLB ceased to exist. He scored a first round TKO victory over Kleber Pereira in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round knock out over Lenny McFadden in the second round of the tournament. Garry McSweegan is a powerful puncher with quick hands, who is known for his highly aggressive fight tactics, rarely going on the back foot or shying away from trading strikes. It's an exciting style, but one that causes him to sometimes lose to guys he should be beating, especially due to his nasty habit of gassing quickly. A mainstay of BCF, he has had two unsuccessful attempts to fulfill his dream and win the Light Heavyweight title. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Neville Granville in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Tikhon "The Tank" Diev (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -800) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (11-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +630) Tikhon Diev is a powerful wrestler from Russia, whose usual gameplan is to grab his opponent early, bully them around with his strength and size, plant them down to the ground with a big takedown, then keep them there while he blasts them with ground and pound. It's a simple but highly effective way of doing business. He was with BCF his entire career, and has gradually worked his way from the preliminary card to being a genuine potential title contender. His syignature win was to put fan favorite George Laurent into retirement in 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Pedro Sousa in the second round of the tournament. Naozane Yamaguchiya is a powerhouse wrestler, who has one thing on his mind, flatten his opponent with a takedown, then pound on him until the referee has to stop the fight. Such is his raw strength that it's a plan that usually works wonders, with his only pro defeat thus far coming against Osamu Dan when "Big Baby" got shut down by a better grappler. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Volker Herzog in the second round of the tournament. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Monster Moto" Ryosei Sakamoto (15-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Favorite: -920) vs. Michael "Salvador" Dali (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #161, Underdog: +730) Ryosei Sakamoto, known as "Monster Moto", is a former amateur wrestling stand-out who now uses his excellent takedown ability to set opponents up for his nasty ground and pound. He is a little on the limited side in the other aspects of MMA, but is good enough at what he does to make him a problematic opponent to face. At one point he had a 13-0 record (mostly in ALPHA-1 against decent opposistion) and was being talked about as a title contender, but Zvonimir Asanovic obliterated him in under 30 seconds in October 2000 and put paid to that idea. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Koenraad Belien in the second round of the tournament. MichaeDali spent nearly all of his adult years in prison. Due to his violent nature against prison guards and other inmates the majority of his incarceration was spent in solitary confinement. With nothing to do except exercise he holds a number of world records in strength and fitness. Upon release with no discernable job skills, he returned to what he knew best, illegal bare knuckle boxing. After easily beating everyone put in front of him he took notice of the growing popularity of MMA and decided to try his hand at it in an attempt to earn some serious money. While somewhat late to the world of MMA, if he is given the right training he could go far with his infamous name and reputation. He scored a first round TKO victory over Oscarino Baptista in the first round of the tournament, before scoring a big upset, with a third round knock out victory over GAMMA veteran Ricky Heath in the tournament's second round. CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Battering Ram" Andranik Paletilolu (17-11, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #145, Underdog: +190) vs. "Wild" Bill Cumming (30-16, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Favorite: -250) Andranik Paletilolu, at a glance, looks like he's little more than a washed up fighter. He sports a bit of a belly, and often looks like he's simply going through the motions, and he hardly looks mobile. While it is true he's hardly going to win Athlete of the Year, he is far from a joke, he is tough as old leather, has surprising cardio, and strikes with power. He is best known for his run with SIGMA, where he ran up a poor 2-6 record before being released in 2001. He won a Unanimous Decision victory over Pete Shilton in the first round of the tournament, before losing by first round submission to Curt Kitson in the second round. He was allowed back into the tournament, when Kitson chose to go on hiatus rather than continue. Bill Cumming is a veteran journeyman competitor, one of the original generation of MMA fighters. A decent wrestler, he has always been a tough opponent to face, but one who ultimately lacks the ability to finish people. He has been with GAMMA for many years, and even had a Light Heavyweight title shot back in the early days of the company, at GAMMA 4. In recent years the defeats have started coming more frequently and many feel he is living on borrowed time. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Conor Houghton in the second round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Jin Katou (205 lbs) vs. Murray O'Hare (205 lbs) Hyun-Shik Lim (205 lbs) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (205 lbs) Sho Kitabatake (205 lbs) vs. Jacob Matthaus (205 lbs) Lawrence Herringbone (205 lbs) vs. Terry Catt (205 lbs) Gustavo Spagnol (205 lbs) vs. Garry McSweegan (205 lbs) Tikhon Diev (205 lbs) vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya (205 lbs) Ryosei Sakamoto (195 lbs) vs. Michael Dali (205 lbs) Andranik Paletilolu (205 lbs) vs. Bill Cumming (205 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 47 Full Fight Card LHW: Jin Katou vs. Murray O'Hare LHW: Hyun-Shik Lim vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa LHW: Sho Kitabatake vs. Jacob Matthaus LHW: Lawrence Herringbone vs. Terry Catt LHW: Gustavo Spagnol vs. Garry McSweegan LHW: Tikhon Diev vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya LHW: Ryosei Sakamoto vs. Michael Dali LHW: Andranik Paletilolu vs. Bill Cumming

Round of 64 Schedule Canadian Tournament Combat 47 Date: Friday, Week 1, September 2002 Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Jin Katou vs. Murray O'Hare Co-Main Event: Hyun-Shik Lim vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa Canadian Tournament Combat 48 Date: Saturday, Week 1, Septeber 2002 Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Affonso Villar vs. Matthew Michael Kirby Co-Main Event: Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Daniil Skala Canadian Tournament Combat 49 Date: Friday, Week 2, September 2002 Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 9 Main Event: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Stephan De Winter Co-Main Event: Raul Hughes vs. Inejiro Chiba Canadian Tournament Combat 50 Date: Saturday, Week 2, September 2002 Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Anthony LeToussier vs. Ken Peters Co-Main Event: Mike Watson vs. Danny Akabaro Canadian Tournament Combat 51 Date: Friday, WEek 3, September 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Sarah Vaughan vs. Kaoru Nanami Co-Main Event: Olivia Sweet vs. KT McManamara Canadian Tournament Combat 52 Date: Saturday, Week 3, September 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Michelle Addams vs. Liz Brunell Co-Main Event: Samantha Sachs vs. Tracy Garcia Canadian Tournament Combat 53 Date: Friday, Week 4, September 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Hester Maclean vs. Beckie Dexter Co-Main Event: Monica Masters vs. Carmen Routhwaite Canadian Tournament Combat 54 Date: Saturday, Week 4, September 2002 Tournament CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Pamela O'Neill vs. Cindy Dumas Co-Main Event: Emma Birch vs. Jennie Gill Canadian Tournament Combat 55 Date: Friday, Week 1, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Daniela Sadorra vs. Toshie Nishina Co-Main Event: Nina Belle vs. Park Seong Canadian Tournament Combat 56 Date: Saturday, Week 1, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Sandy Oliver vs. Steph Smith Co-Main Event: Lisa Labone vs. Tara O'Brien Canadian Tournament Combat 57 Date: Friday, Week 2, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Honey Due vs. Akemi Satou Co-Main Event: Phoebe Bergman vs. Lorraine Quiche Canadian Tournament Combat 58 Date: Saturday, Week 2, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Jenny DeNeuve vs. Manami Ken Co-Main Event: April Watson vs. Vanessa Phillips Canadian Tournament Combat 59 Date: Friday, Week 3, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Sukarno vs. Jackson Mollusck Co-Main Event: Go Yamamoto vs. Rodolphe Gygax Canadian Tournament Combat 60 Date: Saturday, Week 3, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Brandon Sugar vs. Lubos Plasil Co-Main Event: Atep of Indonesia vs. Irving Braun Canadian Tournament Combat 61 Date: Friday, Week 4, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Truck Gleeson vs. Tim Oldacres Co-Main Event: Tarcisio Dantas vs. Heikichi Shimizu Canadian Tournament Combat 62 Date: Saturday, Week 4, October 2002 Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Fumiaki Hayashi vs. Carl Chenoweth Co-Main Event: Motoki Hojo vs. Yoshitomo Horigome Canadian Tournament Combat 63 Date: Friday, Week 1, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Philip Ziskie vs. Ward Maloprop Co-Main Event: Sammy Gaffigan vs. Bobby Castillo Canadian Tournament Combat 64 Date: Saturday, Week 1, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Li-Kong Ho vs. Freddy Lomax Co-Main Event: Swithens Corcoran vs. Lamont Banner Canadian Tournament Combat 65 Date: Friday, Week 2, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Ryan Landingham Co-Main Event: Azor Portela Nunes vs. Gu Ueda Canadian Tournament Combat 66 Date: Saturday, Week 2, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Luiz Machado vs. Hyobe Kamioka Co-Main Event: Lars Bohlin vs. Peter Porter Canadian Tournament Combat 67 Date: Friday, Week 3, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round Number of Fights: 12 Main Event: Brian Claremont vs. Masazou Nonaka Co-Main Event: Stiffy Little vs. Nadir Mendes Ferreira Canadian Tournament Combat 68 Date: Saturday, Week 3, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round Number of Fights: 11 Main Event: D'Arcy Spode vs. Suporn Yooyen Co-Main Event: Riveron Potter-Pirbright vs. Britt Dickering Canadian Tournament Combat 69 Date: Friday, Week 4, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Rav Kapur vs. Kieran Morgan Co-Main Event: Armen Sarkisian vs. Bast Moulke Canadian Tournament Combat 70 Date: Saturday, Week 4, November 2002 Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Mason Archer vs. Sly Twinge Co-Main Event: Carter Potter vs. Perry Potenkin Canadian Tournament Combat 71 Date: Friday, Week 1, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Murilo Satinho vs. Ozzy Bintley Co-Main Event: Hiro Arai vs. Hayden Ellery Canadian Tournament Combat 72 Date: Saturday, Week 1, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Tim Boyer vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa Co-Main Event: Terron Cabal vs. Randall Donnelly Canadian Tournament Combat 73 Date: Friday, Week 2, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: James Foster vs. Taye Burnett Co-Main Event: Norman Pike vs. Helton Nascimento Canadian Tournament Combat 74 Date: Saturday, Week 2, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Don Norman Co-Main Event: Grzegorz Boniek vs. Simon Youngman Canadian Tournament Combat 75 Date: Friday, Week 3, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Hassan Fezzik vs. Tiago da Paixao Co-Main Event: Percy Catcher vs. Jamie Barrington Canadian Tournament Combat 76 Date: Saturday, Week 3, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Lefter Oktay vs. Raimundo Pinheiro Co-Main Event: Tony McCall vs. John Draper Canadian Tournament Combat 77 Date: Friday, Week 4, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Number of Fights: 11 Main Event: Piper Evergood vs. Shaunagh Stoltman Co-Main Event: Chelsea Lawson vs. Nora Bethlen Canadian Tournament Combat 78 Date: Saturday, Week 4, December 2002 Tournament: CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament First Round Number of Fights: 11 Main Event: Kelly Andrews vs. Haley Lovebond Co-Main Event: Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm Canadian Tournament Combat 79 Date: Friday, Week 1, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Palmer Lette vs. Iggy Coan Co-Main Event: Irwin Middleton vs. Sebastian Cyr Canadian Tournament Combat 80 Date: Saturday, Week 1, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Stanley Rine vs. Kiyomori Sanda Co-Main Event: Hanley Polter vs. Jeremy-Brett Teller Canadian Tournament Combat 81 Date: Friday, Week 2, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: George Pickering vs. Matas Fialkowska Co-Main Event: Kel Ryan vs. OJ Oberst Canadian Tournament Combat 82 Date: Saturday, Week 2, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Tomoji Takaoka vs. Sun Lu Tang Co-Main Event: Osser Mallaby vs. Davey Rushton Canadian Tournament Combat 83 Date: Friday, Week 3, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Jonathan Huang vs. Callum Henson Co-Main Event: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Walter May Canadian Tournament Combat 84 Date: Saturday, Week 3, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Nathan Chambers vs. Konosuke Shirahata Co-Main Event: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Jayden Karp Canadian Tournament Combat 85 Date: Friday, Week 4, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Julio Regueiro vs. Roger Quince Co-Main Event: Bobby Brubaker vs. Evgeni Medtner Canadian Tournament Combat 86 Date: Saturday, Week 4, January 2003 Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Manuel Silva vs. Stian Agdestein Co-Main Event: Claudio Palacios vs. Eiji Masuko Canadian Tournament Combat 87 Date: Friday, Week 1, February 2003 Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Matthew Dean vs. Ollie Castle Co-Main Event: Heiji Endo vs. Ginger Beaumont Canadian Tournament Combat 88 Date: Saturday, Week 1, February 2003 Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Braulio Moura vs. Wes Hersch Co-Main Event: Carlos da Guia vs. Ethan Sutton Canadian Tournament Combat 89 Date: Friday, week 2, February 2003 Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Neil Napier vs. Pepe Co-Main Event: Joaquim Fontes vs. Ivor Orr Canadian Tournament Combat 90 Date: Saturday, Week 2, February 2003 Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round Number of Fights: 8 Main Event: Buddy Garner vs. Mogens Leerback Co-Main Event: Patrick Thomas vs. Jakuchu Abe

News And Happenings - Monday, Week 2 August-Thursday Week 1 September News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 43, and Stuart Strange has tested positive for recreational drugs. He has no comment on the charge, and has been suspended for a year and his victory over Wederson de Oliveira has been converted to a No Contest. Stuart Strange has been released by the CTC. - Wederson de Oliveira has been offered a new contract and will continue in the tournament in Strange's place. He will face Mario de Souza in the Third Round of the tournament. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 44, and Osmosis Benn has tested postive for recreational drugs. He claims that the positive test was completely unjustified, and he took no illegal substances prior to his bout with Jordan Flintstone. Osmosis Benn has been suspended for a year, and his victory over Jordan Flintstone has been converted to a No Contest. Osmosis Benn has been released by CTC. - Jordan Flintstone has been offered a new contract, and will continue in the tournament in Benn's place. He will face Yaichiro Takahama in the Third Round of the tournament. - The drug test results came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 45, and Mochihito Yamazaki tested positive for a performance enhancing substance following his loss to Snuffy Fontana. He is now suspended for a year. Yamazaki was already released following his loss. - The drug test results came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 46, and all fighters tested clean. - The Hans-Peter Schneider vs. Artak Gevor rematch has been booked for Canadian Tournament Combat 49. - CTC Middleweight fighter Haranobu Oshiro has started training at Way of the Crane's Beak in preparation for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout with Isaiah Monroe. Rumour is he is just shaking up his training methods and is not expected to be with the team long term. - CTC Featherweight fight Jefferson Mndawe has been seen training at Leamington Spa Muay Thai in preparation for his CTC Featherweight Championship Third Round fight against Foggy Lee. He has said that he's enjoying the shake up in his training methods and hopes that this will result in a victory in his fight. He may stick with the camp if things go well. - CTC Welterweight fighter Jack Humphreys has confirmed that he is training with Bear Pit in preparation for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round bout with Chojiro Goto. He is not expected to be with the camp long-term, and is hoping to improve his striking in his time there. - CTC Welterweight fighter Fukusaburu Hirano has been seen training at Top Team Japan in preparation for his upcoming CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Cooper Richardson. He is unlikely to be staying with the camp long-term, he is just trying to keep his training methods fresh. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Rafael Van Der Moot has confirmed that he will be training at Euro Team Thunder from now on, and expects it to be his camp long-term, as he prepares for his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Mick Curran. He said he has been impressed with the training methods there, and thinks they will help him get to the next level in his MMA career. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Sly Twinge is training with War Dogs in preparation for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Second Round fight with Mason Archer, and may stick around if things go well. He commented that he's enjoyed being challenged with fresh training methods and hopes this will lead to a victory in his next bout. - CTC Lightweight fighter Heikichi Shimizu has confirmed he is training at Dragon's Lair Gym as he prepares for the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Tarcisio Dantas. He is not expected to be with the team long-term, but is hoping to improve his ground and pound skills in the run-up to this fight. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Kim Wiriyaudomsiri is training at Tai Sheng Men Society as he prepares for his CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament First Round fight against Tossapol Puangchan. This is expected to be a long-term arrangement, seeing him train there for the forseeable future. He thinks being part of the team will help improve his ground game. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Hyun-Shik Lim has joined the Dojo of Zui Quan as he prepares for his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Jiroemon Hasegawa, and he may decide to continue training there if things go well. He's enjoying being challenged by new training methods, and hopes this will lead to a victory in his fight. Other Shows British Small Local Show (Friday, Week 2, August 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Neil Entopolski vs. Aaron Liddell KO of the Night: Paul Goodfellow (vs. Perry Summers) Submission of the Night: Stef Lomb (vs. Perry Sanders) Japanese Small Local Show (Friday, Week 2, August 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Kunihiko Nakazawa vs. Shigemasa Kunikida KO of the Night: Shigemori Sugita (vs. Yoshiyuki Mori) Submission of the Night: Akahito Matsumoto (vs. Shiba Tsukehara) European Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 2, August 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Matti Kurri vs. Frankie Burgess KO of the Night: Makhak Kirakosyan (vs. Priti Manek) Submission of the Night: Matti Kurri (vs. Frankie Burgess) Performance Bonus: Cullen Skink (vs. Dovydas Kaminski) South American Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 3, August 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Davi Carlos Ramos vs. Juan Pablo Rique KO of the Night: Anderson Desailly (vs. Selton de Oliveira) Submission of the Night: Carlos dos Santos (vs. Oscarino Baptista) Asian Small Local Show (Thursday, Week 3, August 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Geraint O'Connell vs. Ronald Kim KO of the Night: Geraint O'Connell (vs. Ronald Kim) Submission of the Night: Cong Kao (vs. Joel Kim) Japanese Large Local Show (Monday, Week 4, August 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Jin Yamane vs. Kazuo Aizawa KO of the Night: Shusui Ikoma (vs. Toson Ono) Submission of the Night: Yoritomo Ina (vs. Gekko Goto) Performance Bonus: Jin Yamane vs. Kazuo Aizawa American Small Local Show (Saturday, Week 4, August 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Titi Stringer vs. Roland Bryant KO of the Night: Dean Capers (vs. Gerald Frehley) Submission of the Night: Titi Stringer (vs. Roland Bryant) British Large Local Show (Monday, Week 1, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Lenny McFadden vs. Daniel Hornsby KO of the Night: Caragh Green (vs. Julian Banham) Submission of the Night: Timothy Latchkey (vs. Brian O'Flaherty) Performance Bonus: Lenny McFadden vs. Daniel Hornsby American Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Leon Banks vs. Linfield Ballard KO of the Night: Leon Banks (vs. Linfield Ballard) Submission of the Night: Darren Southall (vs. Moss Gilbert) Canadian Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 1, September 2002) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Calum Coles vs. Kiyotaka Aihara KO of the Night: Ilya Fedorov (vs. Rodel Roux) Submission of the Night: Silvio Leite (vs. Pedro Sousa) Performance Bonus: Javid Khan vs. Milton Pinotti

Saturday, Week 1, August 2002 Live From Vancouver, British Columbia PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Iron Man" Juro Fukazawa (17-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -660) vs. Inacio Barroso (5-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +520) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Fukazawa misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Barroso misses a jab and also misses a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Barroso counters a right hand with a right jab and a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 03:33) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Fukazawa misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Barroso to attack with a quick right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Fukazawa hits a jab but misses a right hook. Barroso hits a jab but has a left hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Barroso slips past a right hook and counters with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Barroso slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:10) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Fukazawa misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Barroso tries a left hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Barroso misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Fukazawa to attack with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Fukazawa uses a left jab but is well off target with a head kick. Barroso lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Barroso misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:44) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Fukazawa is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Barroso doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Barroso misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fukazawa attacks with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) A successful feint leaves Fukazawa vulnerable. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Fukazawa misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Barroso attacks with a quick right jab and a left hook that is ducked. (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 Barroso, 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Barroso to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:46) Barroso counters a right hand with a quick right jab and a good left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Barroso misses with a big left hand, allowing Fukazawa to counter with a glancing blow from a high kick. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Barroso is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:01) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Fukazawa misses with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Barroso hits a right jab but has a left hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Fukazawa has a right hook blocked. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Barroso doesn't connect with a right jab and also misses with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Barroso slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Fukazawa misses with a left jab and also can't get a kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Barroso is off-target with a jab and also misses a left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 01:56) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Barroso counters a right hand with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Barroso lands a right jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Fukazawa uses a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:17) Fukazawa slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a vicious right cross! (Rd 2 - 01:07) Barroso hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 2 - 01:07) 'Iron Man' Juro Fukazawa takes the win by knock out! Official Result: 'Iron Man' Juro Fukazawa defeats Inacio Barroso (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:53 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Juro Fukazawa praises his team at Tiger Claw Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Juro Fukazawa celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Centurion" Ezio Gnocchi (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Rome, Italy, Underdog: +470) vs. Drazen Gabelich (9-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Zagreb, Croatia, Favorite: -600) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Johnny Beerbohm, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Gnocchi and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Blood is visible on Gabelich, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Gnocchi throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Gabelich is equal to all of them. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Gabelich was ready and manages to catch the kick! (Rd 1 - 04:22) Holding the leg, Gabelich tries for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Gabelich has the takedown! Gnocchi pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Gabelich fires away with punches, but Gnocchi deals with them fairly well. (Rd 1 - 03:55) In half guard, Gabelich begins working to get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Gabelich is too skilled for Gnocchi, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Gabelich tries to grab a leg to prepare Gnocchi for a kneebar. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Gnocchi stops Gabelich from hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Gabelich attempts the mount. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Gnocchi tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Gabelich attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Gabelich flattens Gnocchi out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 1 - 01:14) Drazen Gabelich takes the win by submission! Official Result: Drazen Gabelich defeats 'The Centurion' Ezio Gnocchi (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Drazen Gabelich name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Ivor Orr and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Jakuchu Abe (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -400) vs. Tom "The Bomb" Essy (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Underdog: +310) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Essy looks significantly bigger than Abe 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 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Essy throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Abe takes the chance and grabs Essy into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Abe attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Essy on the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Abe can't get the trip, as Essy wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Essy tries to take Abe down. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The takedown doesn't work, Abe blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Abe looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 03:45) It doesn't work, Essy defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Abe looks to take Essy down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Essy is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard! (Rd 1 - 03:10) Abe looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Half guard proves to be no trouble for Abe, who passes to side control with ease. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Abe keeps Essy guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Essy tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Abe attempts to armbar Essy from side control. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Essy blocks it. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Essy tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Abe throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Essy tries to move to guard, but Abe doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Abe unloads with some right hands, but Essy deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Essy tries to move to guard, but Abe doesn't allow it. (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 Abe. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Moving forward constantly, Abe is pressuring Essy. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Essy throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Abe can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Abe lands a jab and then catches Essy with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Essy throws a two-punch combo but Abe avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Abe takes the chance and grabs Essy into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Abe attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Essy on the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Essy stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Essy looks to take Abe down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Abe stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Abe can't get the trip, as Essy wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Essy tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Abe stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 02:28) Essy stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Essy looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Essy doesn't get the takedown, Abe instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Abe looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Abe can't get Essy down to the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 01:37) The trip doesn't work, Essy blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Essy attempts to wrestle Abe to the ground. (Rd 2 - 01:11) The takedown is completed, Abe is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:51) Essy unloads with some right hands, but Abe deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Abe tries to get full guard on Essy but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Essy pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Abe takes the opportunity to transition from half guard to full guard. (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 Essy. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:46) Abe comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Essy manages a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 04:46) A one-two from Abe fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Moving forward constantly, Abe is pressuring Essy. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Abe steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Abe lands a left hand and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:20) For the first time, Abe is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Abe comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Essy fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Abe hits a left jab and then he catches Essy with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:50) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Essy throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 03:04) Abe seizes the chance and grabs Essy into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Essy blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Clinched with Abe, Essy looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Essy can't get the takedown as Abe wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Abe looks to sweep a leg out from under Essy so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 3 - 02:11) Abe can't get the trip, as Essy wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 01:45) Clinched with Abe, Essy looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 01:45) Abe blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Abe looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 3 - 01:31) A great inside leg trip sees Essy get thrown to the mat and Abe is left in half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Abe is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Essy tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 01:01) Abe ends up holding a waist-lock behind Essy, who is kneeling. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Abe changes position and seems to be looking to set up something to do with the legs of Essy. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Abe tries to catch Essy in a calf slicer! (Rd 3 - 00:47) Abe can't get the calf slicer and Essy is able to seize the opportunity to burst into life and start a scramble. (Rd 3 - 00:13) The scramble results in Essy being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Abe took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Abe. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:53) Abe initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Essy tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Abe connects with a nice jab and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Abe attacks with strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Essy fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 4 - 04:36) Abe hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Essy is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Moving forward constantly, Abe is pressuring Essy. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Abe moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Essy. (Rd 4 - 04:23) A jab hits home from Abe and then he hits Essy with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Abe hits a left hand. Essy hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Abe counters a right hand with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Abe is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 4 - 03:17) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Essy scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Abe doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Abe comes forward to attack. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Essy hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Abe hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Abe counters a right hand with a left hook to the side of the body. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Abe comes forward. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Essy throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Abe throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 01:38) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Looking very tired, Abe clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Abe looks to take Essy down with a trip. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Essy has no answer to a great trip! (Rd 4 - 01:28) Essy gives up his back. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Abe tries to put Essy in a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Essy doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Essy tries to move Abe off his back but can't. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Abe attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Essy doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Abe doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Essy tries to turn over and sweep Abe but can't do it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Abe took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Essy really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:46) Abe moves in on Essy, preparing to throw. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Abe hits a left jab and then hits Essy with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Abe slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:20) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Essy is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 5 - 04:12) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Essy misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Abe attacks with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:36) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 5 - 03:14) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 03:14) Abe dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a powerful straight right! (Rd 5 - 03:07) Essy hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 5 - 03:07) Abe moves in quickly, kneeling beside Essy and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 5 - 03:07) Abe pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Abe attempts the mount. (Rd 5 - 02:55) He can't get the mount as Essy rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Essy finds himself in major trouble, as Abe applies a tight body triangle. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Abe, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Abe flattens Essy out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 5 - 01:38) Jakuchu Abe takes the win by submission! Official Result: Jakuchu Abe defeats Tom 'The Bomb' Essy (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:22 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Jakuchu Abe name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Jakuchu Abe says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Hans-Peter Schneider (18-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Bremen, Germany, Favorite: -410) vs. Artak Gevor (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Yerevan, Armenia, Underdog: +320) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Schneider lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Gevor appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:37) A one-two from Schneider fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Gevor seizes the chance and grabs Schneider into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Using his wrestling skills, Gevor is trying to push Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Schneider isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Schneider looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Schneider doesn't get the takedown, Gevor instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Gevor is trying to push Schneider so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Gevor does it, Schneider is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Showing good control, Gevor keeps Schneider stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Gevor looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Schneider works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Schneider moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Gevor looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Schneider simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:02) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Schneider lands a jab and then hits Gevor with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Schneider can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Gevor looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Schneider simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:17) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he catches Gevor with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Gevor looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Schneider simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:51) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:33) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Schneider hits a left jab and then catches Gevor with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (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 Schneider. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Gevor. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:45) Schneider throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Gevor is able to grab Schneider. (Rd 2 - 04:27) With control of the clinch, Gevor tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Schneider blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Gevor tries to wrestle Schneider backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Gevor achieves it, pinning Schneider to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Gevor tries to maintain control, but Schneider wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 03:32) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Schneider is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Schneider throws a one-two, but Gevor was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Gevor gets hold of Schneider, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Using his wrestling skills, Gevor is trying to push Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Gevor doesn't manage it though, Schneider defended it well. (Rd 2 - 02:39) With control of the clinch, Schneider tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:39) The takedown is completed, Gevor is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Schneider attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Gevor comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Schneider in guard. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Gevor smothers Schneider with close control, stopping him from posturing up. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Schneider throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Schneider attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 2 - 00:46) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 2 - 00:35) The scramble ends with Gevor grabbing Schneider and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:23) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Gevor is wearing Schneider down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 2 - 00:23) They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Gevor just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:48) Schneider can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Gevor appeared to be going for a takedown, but Schneider took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Schneider throws a punch but Gevor avoids it. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Schneider fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:15) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Gevor. (Rd 3 - 03:56) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:39) Schneider hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Schneider fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Gevor had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Schneider hits two left jabs and then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Schneider is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 02:32) A jab hits home from Schneider and then he hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Schneider lands a left jab, but Gevor avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Gevor had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:49) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 01:25) A jab is wide from Schneider, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Breathing very hard, Schneider is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Gevor gets hold of Schneider without taking too much damage. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Gevor is trying to muscle Schneider up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:05) He does so and now has Schneider pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:45) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Gevor. (Rd 3 - 00:45) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 3 - 00:45) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 3 - 00:31) Schneider can't connect with a jab, but then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:24) Gevor is able to grab Schneider. (Rd 3 - 00:18) With control of the clinch, Gevor tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Schneider blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Gevor is trying to push Schneider so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:03) He does so and now has Schneider pinned to the cage. (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 Schneider. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Schneider. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Schneider moves in on Gevor, preparing to throw. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Schneider uses a left jab, but Gevor avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 04:19) A jab is wide from Schneider, but then he catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gevor is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Gevor comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Schneider doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Gevor gets hold of Schneider. (Rd 4 - 03:39) Gevor is trying to push Schneider so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:39) He does so and now has Schneider pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Schneider is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:24) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Gevor hits Schneider, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 01:59) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Gevor is wearing Schneider down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 4 - 01:59) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Schneider looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:39) It looked like we were about to see Gevor try and get some grappling started, but Schneider was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Schneider lands a left hand and then catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:30) From the looks of things, I don't think Schneider has much energy left. (Rd 4 - 00:18) Schneider connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Gevor, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) Two defensive jabs hit from Gevor, but neither had any power. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Schneider throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 5 - 04:40) A tired Gevor moves forward, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:40) He has the takedown! Schneider pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Gevor smothers Schneider with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Gevor begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 03:59) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:16) Schneider gets the double underhooks in and pulls Gevor close, controlling him well. (Rd 5 - 02:40) Schneider is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gevor off of him. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Gevor looks to get past the guard. (Rd 5 - 02:00) After a struggle, he gets to half guard. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Gevor begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 5 - 01:28) He passes but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 5 - 01:14) The scramble leaves Gevor on top in side control. (Rd 5 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:58) Gevor attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 5 - 00:58) Schneider defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 5 - 00:23) Gevor blocks Schneider as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Gevor pounds away on Schneider but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Gevor, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse scores the contest as 48-47 to Schneider. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain scores the contest as 48-48. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Christina Shaw has given 48-47 to Gevor. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the fight ends as a split draw! Official Result: Hans-Peter Schneider draws with Artak Gevor (Split Draw in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: None CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tiki "Great" Britton (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +330) vs. Joey "Hands" Valdez (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Mexico City, Mexico, Favorite: -420) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! ( Rd 1 - 04:49) Britton lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:49) A quick flurry of three punches from Valdez sees all of them hit home but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Valdez closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Valdez moves in behind four quick punches, four of them finding a home, and then hits Britton with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Britton, looking very tentative, pokes out a pair of quick jabs; neither had any power on them. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Valdez lands two jabs and then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Valdez moves in on Britton, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Britton appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Valdez took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Attacking with a quick flurry, Valdez lands three punches but Britton avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Attacking with intent, Valdez scores with a flurry of three punches and then hits Britton with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Valdez can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Britton with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Valdez can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Britton shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Britton gets the takedown! Valdez pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Britton lies on top of Valdez, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Britton starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Valdez fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 01:43) The scramble leaves Britton on top in side control. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Britton tries to lock Valdez in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Valdez fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Britton blocks Valdez as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:37) In side control, Britton throws a couple of punches designed to keep Valdez guessing. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Valdez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Britton pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Valdez, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:55) Valdez moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Attacking with a quick flurry, Valdez lands three of three punches and then hits Britton with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Britton shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Valdez almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Britton holds the other. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Unable to complete the takedown, Britton instead pushes Valdez up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Unable to get free, Valdez is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Britton presses Valdez up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:38) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Valdez is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 02:29) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:41) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Britton, but Valdez was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Valdez lands a flurry of five quick punches but Britton steps back to avoid a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:22) For the first time, Valdez is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:08) A quick flurry of punches from Valdez sees three of three hit home and then scores with a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Valdez throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Britton moves in fast and clinches with Valdez. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Britton is trying to muscle Valdez up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Britton manages it and controls Valdez up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Britton tries to smother Valdez against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Valdez took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Valdez up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:45) Two jabs hit home from Valdez and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Britton backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Valdez immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight! (Rd 3 - 04:33) Valdez tries to knee Britton but it is blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Circling back to the center, Britton looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Britton uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:14) He has the takedown! Valdez pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 04:14) That's his second takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Britton lies on top of Valdez, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Britton attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 03:27) He can't get free of the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Valdez throws out some punches, but Britton leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:26) Britton punches down at Valdez, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Britton leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Valdez. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Britton fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Valdez tries to catch Britton with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Referee Christian Maugham decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Valdez connects with two right jabs, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Valdez comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits Britton with a straight left. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Valdez hits a right hand, but Britton evades a big left punch. (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 Valdez. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Britton needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) Valdez lands a right hand and then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw! (Rd 4 - 04:55) Britton hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Valdez knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Britton, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Valdez pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Britton! (Rd 4 - 04:34) Valdez is looking really tired. (Rd 4 - 04:34) Britton keeps cool and tips Valdez off balance as he postures up for another strike. They both quickly scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 04:34) The scramble results in Valdez being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Britton tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Valdez finds his opponent too skilled, and Britton passes half guard into a full mount. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Britton pounds away and Valdez struggles to deal with them. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Britton pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Britton unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Britton fires away with punches and Valdez takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 4 - 02:53) Britton pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 4 - 02:40) Britton fires away with punches, but Valdez doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Valdez tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Britton doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Britton pounds away, but Valdez calmly deals with them. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Valdez tries to move Britton out of mount but can't. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Britton pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Valdez tries to move Britton enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Britton tries to pound on Valdez, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Valdez tries to move Britton out of mount but can't. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Britton fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Valdez tries to move Britton out of mount but can't. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Britton, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Britton is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:53) Valdez connects with two right hands and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Britton had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:30) A flurry of five punches from Valdez see five of them land and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Valdez looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 04:05) For the first time, Britton is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Britton chooses to shoot in on Valdez. (Rd 5 - 03:57) The takedown is successful, Valdez pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Britton unloads with some right hands, but Valdez deals with them comfortably. (Rd 5 - 03:30) Time slips away as Britton successfully keeps Valdez stuck against the ground. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Britton attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 5 - 03:08) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Valdez is really working hard on the ground to slow down Britton and make him work for everything. (Rd 5 - 02:33) Britton fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Britton unloads with big right hands, but Valdez is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Britton looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 5 - 02:07) After a struggle, he gets to half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Valdez made it as hard as possible and is really concentrating on trying to slow Britton down. (Rd 5 - 01:12) Britton throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 5 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:54) Britton attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 5 - 00:54) Britton gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Valdez came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse), 48-47 (Millhouse Twain) and 49-46 (Christina Shaw). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Joey 'Hands' Valdez is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Joey 'Hands' Valdez defeats Tiki 'Great' Britton (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Joey Valdez praises his team at Camp Ortega, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Britton for a tough fight. Joey Valdez has a lot of natural charisma, and that shines in these sort of settings. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tetsuji "Rampage" Myojin (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -510) vs. Yoshinobu "Spirit Roar" Tanaka (30-19, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +400) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Tanaka may have been aiming to get in close, but Myojin aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Myojin looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:20) A jab hits home from Myojin and then he catches Tanaka with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Tanaka appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Tanaka appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Myojin took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Myojin lands a left jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Myojin confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Tanaka looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Myojin simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Myojin lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Myojin uses a left jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Myojin lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Myojin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Tanaka with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Myojin lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Myojin connects with a nice jab and then hits Tanaka with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Myojin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:22) A punch from Myojin fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Moving around, Tanaka is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab is wide from Myojin, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:40) With Tanaka bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 1 - 00:40) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 1 - 00:40) The fight recommences! (Rd 1 - 00:34) Myojin comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Tanaka had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Myojin throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 00:15) A jab hits home from Myojin and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Myojin, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Myojin fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Myojin closes in on Tanaka, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Myojin lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:29) For the first time, Myojin is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Myojin comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Myojin connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Tanaka moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Myojin lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Myojin connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:31) Myojin glances at his corner and gets a thumbs up in response. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then hits Tanaka with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Myojin confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Myojin hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:05) Tanaka starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 02:32) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Myojin is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Tanaka may have been aiming to get in close, but Myojin aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Myojin uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Tanaka aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Myojin fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Tanaka with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:56) Tanaka is able to grab Myojin. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Tanaka tries to wrestle Myojin backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Tanaka can't move Myojin at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Myojin is looking to muscle Tanaka back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:21) He does so and now has Tanaka pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Myojin looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Tanaka gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:51) Myojin scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Myojin tries to foot stomp Tanaka, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Tanaka tries to use dirty boxing against Myojin, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (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 Myojin. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Myojin ahead 20-18. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Tanaka. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:51) Myojin hits a left hand, but Tanaka evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Using his wrestling skills, Tanaka is trying to push Myojin up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Myojin doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Myojin is trying to push Tanaka so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Tanaka doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Myojin is looking to muscle Tanaka back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Myojin achieves it, pinning Tanaka to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Myojin catches Tanaka with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Myojin tries to throw an elbow, but Tanaka uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Myojin tries to throw an elbow from the clinch, but Tanaka is able to stop it. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Tanaka takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Myojin launches an elbow strike but Tanaka is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Myojin is the one against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Myojin is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Tanaka goes to use some dirty boxing, but Myojin is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 3 - 01:48) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Tanaka comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Myojin throws a two-punch combo but Tanaka avoids both. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Myojin looks very, very tired. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Using his wrestling skills, Tanaka is trying to push Myojin up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Tanaka achieves it, pinning Myojin to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:02) Tanaka tries to dirty box Myojin, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Myojin connects with a jab, but Tanaka evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Tanaka is able to grab Myojin. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Tanaka is trying to push Myojin so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:22) Tanaka can't manage it, Myojin fought it. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Myojin tries to take Tanaka down. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Myojin doesn't get it, Tanaka blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Tanaka just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Myojin up 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:55) Myojin confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Myojin can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Tanaka wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:27) A jab hits home from Myojin and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Myojin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Tanaka with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:57) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin without taking too much damage. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Tanaka is trying to muscle Myojin up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Tanaka manages it and controls Myojin up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:29) Myojin is trapped against the cage and Tanaka hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Tanaka goes to use some dirty boxing, but Myojin is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Tanaka tries dirty boxing, but Myojin works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Tanaka is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 02:38) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Tanaka, but Myojin was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Myojin uses a left jab, but Tanaka avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 02:25) Myojin looks exhausted. (Rd 4 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Moving in, Tanaka appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Myojin connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:05) Tanaka gets hold of Myojin without taking too much damage. (Rd 4 - 01:58) Tanaka is trying to push Myojin so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:58) Tanaka does it, Myojin is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Tanaka pins Myojin up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Tanaka tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Myojin uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Myojin is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Tanaka tries some dirty boxing, but Myojin seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 4 - 00:33) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Tanaka. (Rd 4 - 00:33) The takedown is successful, Myojin pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Myojin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Tanaka off of him. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Tanaka, 10-9 on my 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 - 04:49) Tanaka, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:49) A jab is wide from Myojin, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Myojin hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:56) Tanaka lands a left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:56) Myojin throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 5 - 03:36) A tired Tanaka moves forward, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:36) The takedown is completed, Myojin is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Tanaka looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 5 - 03:22) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 5 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Tanaka is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Myojin tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Tanaka starts unloading with massive rights and Myojin is getting pasted! (Rd 5 - 01:38) Referee Kyle Crisp has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 5 - 01:24) The winner, by TKO; Yoshinobu Tanaka! Official Result: Yoshinobu 'Spirit Roar' Tanaka defeats Tetsuji 'Rampage' Myojin (TKO (Strikes) in 3:36 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Yoshinobu Tanaka thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He praises Myojin for a tough fight. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here. 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 SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Shuncho "Samurai" Sakurai (13-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +390) vs. Isaiah "Thump" Monroe (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Akron, Ohio, Favorite: -490) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Setting it up with excellent timing, Monroe comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Sakurai gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Time slips away as Monroe successfully keeps Sakurai stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:09) The clock runs down as Sakurai is being smothered against the ground by Monroe. (Rd 1 - 03:40) The clock runs down as Sakurai is being smothered against the ground by Monroe. (Rd 1 - 03:11) In guard, Monroe throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sakurai guessing. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Sakurai throws out some punches, but Monroe leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Sakurai is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Monroe off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Monroe begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Sakurai was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Monroe manages to come out on top, with Sakurai pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Monroe punches down at Sakurai, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Monroe throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Sakurai throws out some punches, but Monroe leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Monroe lies on top of Sakurai, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Monroe took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Sakurai hits a couple of minor left hands, but Monroe evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Sakurai lands a left jab, but leaves himself wide open with an attempted kick to the body and Monroe capitalises by catching the leg! (Rd 2 - 04:18) Sakurai hops on one foot, trying to balance. Monroe tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Monroe has the takedown! Sakurai pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Monroe blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Monroe starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 2 - 03:37) He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Monroe throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Monroe throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Sakurai tries to move to guard, but Monroe doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Monroe looks to get a mount. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Sakurai fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Monroe manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 2 - 01:34) In side control, Monroe catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Monroe blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Looking to catch his breath, Monroe is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Monroe attempts the mount. (Rd 2 - 00:34) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Monroe manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Monroe fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (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 Monroe, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Monroe up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) Monroe shoots in hard and fast on Sakurai. (Rd 3 - 04:53) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Sakurai is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Sakurai has yet to stop a single takedown from the three he has faced. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Monroe begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 04:46) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:06) In half guard, Monroe begins working to get side control. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Sakurai fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 03:51) The scramble results in Sakurai being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Monroe starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:31) He can't find a way past the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Sakurai throws out some punches, but Monroe leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Monroe begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Monroe passes to half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Monroe pounds away with lefts, but Sakurai covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Monroe blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Monroe keeps Sakurai guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Sakurai tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Monroe doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:33) Monroe pounds away, but Sakurai calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Sakurai tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 00:02) Monroe fires away with punches, but Sakurai doesn't take any undue damage. (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) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Monroe. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Sakurai needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:52) Sakurai can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Monroe with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Monroe gets hold of Sakurai. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Monroe tries to take Sakurai down. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Monroe has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Monroe fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 4 - 03:27) Monroe blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Monroe tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Sakurai keeps Monroe at side control, not letting the mount happen. (Rd 4 - 02:47) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Monroe punches down at Sakurai, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Sakurai tries to pull guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Monroe blocks Sakurai as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 01:17) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Monroe, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Sakurai can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Monroe with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Monroe gets hold of Sakurai. (Rd 4 - 00:43) Monroe is looking to muscle Sakurai back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:43) He does so and now has Sakurai pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:24) Showing his ability to control opponents, Monroe smothers Sakurai against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:24) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Not a lot happened in that round and the fans are getting a bit restless as a result. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Monroe, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Sakurai is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:48) A jab lands from Sakurai, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Coming forward, Monroe is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:29) A one-two from Sakurai fails to land. (Rd 5 - 04:22) Monroe is able to grab Sakurai. (Rd 5 - 04:13) Monroe, controlling the grapple with Sakurai, tries to scoop him up for a slam. (Rd 5 - 04:13) Sakurai has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Monroe ends up in half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Monroe tries to pound on Sakurai, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Sakurai tries to get full guard on Monroe but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Monroe fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Sakurai looks ready to try and scramble, but Monroe is quick to move to prevent that. (Rd 5 - 03:03) Monroe begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 5 - 03:03) He can't get free of half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:25) Sakurai attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. (Rd 5 - 02:07) Monroe fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Monroe blocks Sakurai as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Monroe looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Monroe almost gets side control, but Sakurai was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Monroe manages to come out on top, with Sakurai pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:54) Monroe attempts to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 00:54) Sakurai tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 5 - 00:40) The scramble leaves Sakurai on his back pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 00:24) Sakurai is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Monroe off of him. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Monroe, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe! Official Result: Isaiah 'Thump' Monroe defeats Shuncho 'Samurai' Sakurai (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Isaiah Monroe name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks that a fight against Wes Hersch would probably be a great contest. Isaiah Monroe is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Fernando "The Traveller" Amaro (56-13-4-2NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Madrid, Spain, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mario "Rabbit" Varela (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Edward Wilde, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:49) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Amaro doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Varela throws a two punch combination but Amaro maintains his good guard and is safe. (Rd 1 - 04:30) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Varela misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Amaro attacks with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Looking a bit tense, Amaro moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Amaro shows his good guard by absorbing a three punch flurry. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Amaro can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Varela fools Amaro with a feint. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Amaro misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 03:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Amaro misses with a left jab but lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Varela scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:52) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 02:17) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Varela lands a left jab and also hits a glancing high kick. Amaro lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:32) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Amaro deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Amaro finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Varela comes forward, walking down Amaro. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Amaro fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Varela fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Varela comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Amaro hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Varela throws a three-punch combo but Amaro defends against all of them. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Varela moves in on Amaro, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Amaro appeared to be going for a takedown, but Varela took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Varela throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (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 Amaro. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Amaro. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Varela misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Amaro to attack with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:40) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Varela hits a left cross. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Amaro hits a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:27) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Amaro misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Varela to attack with a quick left jab and a body kick that misses. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Varela is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 04:01) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Varela doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Amaro scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Varela comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Amaro lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Varela throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Varela stalks forward, pressuring Amaro. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Amaro hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Varela doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 02:59) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Varela misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Amaro uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Varela comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Varela is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:41) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Varela. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:18) Amaro misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Varela comes in with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:51) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Amaro misses a jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Varela doesn't connect with a left jab and also is well off target with a head kick. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Amaro attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Varela throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Amaro lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Amaro comes forward, walking down Varela. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Varela lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Amaro fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Amaro forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Varela tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Amaro feints, causing Varela to move to one side and leave himself wide open. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Amaro fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Varela with a stunning right hook! (Rd 2 - 00:59) It's a knock out! Varela is down and out! (Rd 2 - 00:49) Fernando 'The Traveller' Amaro takes the win by knock out! Official Result: Fernando 'The Traveller' Amaro defeats Mario 'Rabbit' Varela (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:11 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Fernando Amaro announces that he feels that the time is right to announce his retirement from the sport. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tora "Bull" Mizwar (24-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Suezo Takasugi (10-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Mizwar may have weighed in the same as Takasugi yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:49) Mizwar hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Mizwar sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Mizwar attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:21) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Mizwar is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Takasugi doesn't let Mizwar get the mount, and so he remains at side control. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Takasugi tries to pull guard on Mizwar but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Mizwar tries to lock Takasugi into a kimura. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Takasugi fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Takasugi tries to pull guard on Mizwar but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) In side control, Mizwar catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Takasugi tries to pull guard on Mizwar but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Mizwar tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 01:40) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Takasugi somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Mizwar. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Moving around, Mizwar slides into side control. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Mizwar looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Takasugi allows the mount attempt, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Takasugi mistakenly leaves his back exposed and Mizwar seizes the chance to take it! (Rd 1 - 00:23) Mizwar attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Takasugi doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mizwar. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Mizwar 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 Takasugi from this point onward. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) There's a takedown attempt from Mizwar, who set it up well. (Rd 2 - 04:50) A big double leg takedown drives Takasugi off his feet and backward! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Takasugi winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Mizwar pressing onto him. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Not liking his options, Mizwar looks to get a better position over Takasugi. (Rd 2 - 04:38) He is much too good for Takasugi, and gets the mount! (Rd 2 - 03:52) Mizwar fires away and Takasugi is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 2 - 03:52) The referee pulls Mizwar away, stopping the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:35) Tora Mizwar takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Tora 'Bull' Mizwar defeats Suezo Takasugi (TKO (Strikes) in 1:25 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Tora Mizwar thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Braulio Moura would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Thais Antonio Taffarel (20-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -860) vs. Sojuro Iriye (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kinki, Japan, Underdog: +680) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Taffarel closes in on Iriye, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A flurry of three punches from Taffarel see them all connect but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:25) It looked like we were about to see Iriye try and get some grappling started, but Taffarel was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Taffarel lands a jab and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Iriye had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Taffarel moves in behind four quick punches, all of them landing, and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:46) It looks like Iriye has been cut across the forehead by a strike. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Taffarel hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 03:13) Iriye is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 03:10) Taffarel moves in quickly to try and finish Iriye with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 03:10) Taffarel is too slow though, and Iriye is back up. (Rd 1 - 02:49) A quick flurry of four punches from Taffarel sees all of them hit home and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Taffarel connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:03) A punch from Taffarel fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Iriye seizes the chance and grabs Taffarel into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Iriye is trying to push Taffarel so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Taffarel ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Referee Kyle Crisp calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Iriye. (Rd 1 - 01:37) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 1 - 01:37) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 1 - 01:27) Taffarel throws a two-punch combo but Iriye avoids both. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Iriye takes the chance and grabs Taffarel into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Iriye attempts to wrestle Taffarel to the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:15) The takedown is successful, Taffarel pulls guard. ( Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Iriye starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Taffarel tries to get back up. (Rd 1 - 00:46) The scramble allows Taffarel to take his opponent's back! (Rd 1 - 00:27) Taffarel unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Iriye. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Taffarel pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Taffarel took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Taffarel is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:49) Taffarel confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Taffarel can't connect with a jab, but then hits Iriye with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Taffarel lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Taffarel can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Iriye with a great high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Iriye wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up, but Taffarel is already advancing to try and finish! (Rd 2 - 04:13) Taffarel is looking to get Iriye in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Iriye is too groggy to fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Using the clinch, Taffarel blasts Iriye with a knee to the chest. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Iriye blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Taffarel misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Taffarel blasts Iriye with a big knee to the face! Iriye falls to the ground, out cold! (Rd 2 - 02:20) The winner, by knock out, is Thais Antonio Taffarel! Official Result: Thais Antonio Taffarel defeats Sojuro Iriye (Knock Out (Knee) in 2:40 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Thais Antonio Taffarel praises his team at Brazilian Estrela Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Thais Antonio Taffarel gives a show of respect to his opponent. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kyuwa Itou (26-15, 0-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Underdog: +100) vs. Kei Sakakibara (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -110) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) A punch from Itou fails to land. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Sakakibara moves in fast and clinches with Itou. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Clinched with Itou, Sakakibara looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 04:41) He gets the takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:41) The takedown allows Sakakibara to take the back of Itou. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Sakakibara tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Itou tries to get Sakakibara off his back. (Rd 1 - 03:58) The effort is successful, Sakakibara loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Itou confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Itou hits a left hand, but Sakakibara avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Itou hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Itou lands two left hands, but Sakakibara avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Itou aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Itou lands a jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Itou can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Itou confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Two jabs hit home from Itou and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Itou aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Itou hits a couple of minor left hands, but Sakakibara dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) A jab hits home from Itou and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Itou moves in on Sakakibara, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Sakakibara, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Itou can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Sakakibara with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Itou aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:18) A jab hits home from Itou and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Itou. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) Itou confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Itou fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Itou looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Sakakibara hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 2 - 04:39) A jab is wide from Itou, but then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:20) A jab hits home from Itou and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Itou is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Circling, Sakakibara clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Itou throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Seizing the opportunity, Sakakibara clinches. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Clinched with Itou, Sakakibara looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Sakakibara has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Sakakibara tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 2 - 03:36) He can't get the mount as Itou rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Sakakibara attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Itou doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Itou attempts to turn over. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Itou turns over and spins, ending up on top in guard. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Itou hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Sakakibara. (Rd 2 - 02:07) With a quick movement, Itou throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Sakakibara. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Sakakibara applies double underhooks and keeps Itou from launching any attacks. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Itou throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Sakakibara tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Sakakibara gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out! (Rd 2 - 00:32) Kei Sakakibara takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Kei Sakakibara defeats Kyuwa Itou (Submission (Armbar) in 4:28 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Kei Sakakibara name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Motoyuki "Devil" Matsumara (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -110) vs. Mogens Leerback (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Odense, Denmark, Underdog: +100) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Matsumara hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Leerback uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:23) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Matsumara nails one quick punch from a flurry but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Leerback misses a jab but scores a glancing blow with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Leerback throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Matsumara tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Leerback misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Matsumara attacks with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 03:10) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 02:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Leerback scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Matsumara lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Leerback hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Matsumara uses a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Switching to a southpaw stance, Matsumara gets ready to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:58) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 01:29) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 01:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Matsumara lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Leerback attacks with three quick punches and lands two of them and then scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:44) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Matsumara uses a right jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Leerback finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:20) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Matsumara misses a left hook and gets countered with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right cross that just misses. (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 Leerback. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:52) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Leerback hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Matsumara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Matsumara misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 03:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 03:35) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 02:58) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Matsumara hits a jab but comes up short on a body kick. Leerback hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Leerback slips past a right hook and counters with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:17) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Matsumara hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Leerback lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:04) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Leerback hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Matsumara lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Taking a few gulps of breath, Matsumara is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Taking a few gulps of breath, Leerback is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Matsumara lands a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Leerback scores with two punches out of a flurry and then scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Matsumara lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Leerback hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:57) 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) Leerback sees a head kick coming and counters Matsumara with a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Leerback counters a right hand with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Matsumara misses with a big right hand, allowing Leerback to counter with a jab and a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Leerback, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Leerback up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 3 - 04:33) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 04:13) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Matsumara throws three quick punches and lands two of them and then scores with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Leerback hits a nice four punch combination. (Rd 3 - 03:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Leerback lands a left jab but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Matsumara hits a left jab but misses a high kick. (Rd 3 - 03:27) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Matsumara hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Leerback hits a three punch combo that ends with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:02) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Matsumara misses a right hook and gets countered with a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:40) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:13) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Leerback misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Matsumara comes in with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Leerback 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 - 01:25) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Leerback, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Matsumara is trying to lock Leerback into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:03) He has it hooked, Leerback needs to find a way out quickly. (Rd 3 - 00:43) From the clinch, Leerback takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 3 - 00:32) Matsumara tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Leerback isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Leerback, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Matsumara needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Leerback hits a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Matsumara lands a one-two. (Rd 4 - 04:42) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:42) Matsumara tries to get Leerback into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:42) He gets it, and now has Leerback in trouble. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Matsumara scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 4 - 04:08) Leerback blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:29) From the clinch, Leerback takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Matsumara keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Using the clinch, Matsumara hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 4 - 02:16) Matsumara keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Leerback is released from the clinch, Matsumara looks to change tactics. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Matsumara 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 - 01:32) Leerback is looking really tired. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Matsumara glares at his opponent. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Matsumara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 4 - 01:27) Leerback hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Leerback misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:50) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 00:50) Matsumara misses with a big right hand, allowing Leerback to counter with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Matsumara looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 00:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Leerback hits a left cross. (Rd 4 - 00:31) Matsumara hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Leerback looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him! He winds up backed against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 4 - 00:21) Matsumara tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but Leerback avoids it. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Circling back to the center, Leerback looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 4 - 00:08) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Leerback is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Matsumara lands a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Matsumara. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Matsumara is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Matsumara hits a left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Leerback uses a left jab and also scores with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 5 - 04:37) Leerback looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Matsumara hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 5 - 04:37) Without hesitation, Leerback goes to finish Matsumara off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 5 - 04:37) Incredibly, Matsumara holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks! (Rd 5 - 04:20) Leerback hits a kick to the knee. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Leerback hurdles over Matsumara, looking for a flying stomp! (Rd 5 - 04:09) Matsumara takes the stomp, but it didn't connect flush and so doesn't knock him out! (Rd 5 - 03:52) Matsumara pulls Leerback into guard after catching a stomp. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Leerback peppers Matsumara with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Matsumara grabs Leerback and draws him in close, smothering him. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Leerback throws several small strikes at Matsumara, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 5 - 02:47) Matsumara, working from the bottom, catches Leerback with an elbow strike. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Leerback throws several small strikes at Matsumara, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 5 - 02:22) Matsumara gets the double underhooks in and pulls Leerback close, controlling him well. (Rd 5 - 01:50) Leerback doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Leerback gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Leerback is trying to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Leerback passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Matsumara starts scrambling. (Rd 5 - 01:12) The scramble results in Leerback being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Matsumara throws a fast elbow strike to the head, scoring with a glancing blow. (Rd 5 - 01:01) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Leerback. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Leerback uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 5 - 00:49) It's a bad choice though, as Matsumara seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 5 - 00:27) Matsumara uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Matsumara hits a vicious knee strike to the ribs! (Rd 5 - 00:04) Matsumara pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Matsumara looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Leerback. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Mogens Leerback! Official Result: Mogens Leerback defeats Motoyuki 'Devil' Matsumara (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Mogens Leerback thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he remains undefeated and that he is still waiting for a proper challenge. Mogens Leerback proved to be a charismatic interviewee. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Haranobu Oshiro (19-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Hiroshima, Japan, Favorite: -430) vs. Edu Gattai (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +340) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he hits Gattai with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:36) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Oshiro comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Gattai lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gattai with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Oshiro doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Seizing the opportunity, Gattai clinches. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Gattai is trying to push Oshiro so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Oshiro ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Gattai shows great control, keeping Oshiro pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:13) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Smothered against the cage, Oshiro is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 1 - 02:10) 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 1 - 01:02) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Gattai lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Oshiro lands a left hand and then catches Gattai with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:29) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Oshiro closes in on Gattai, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Gattai looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Oshiro simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Oshiro lands a left jab, but the leg kick that follows is easily caught by Gattai! (Rd 1 - 00:06) Seeing his opportunity, Gattai tries to put Oshiro on the mat. (Rd 1 - 00:06) The takedown is unsuccessful, Oshiro pulled his leg free and stepped back to safety. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Oshiro, but only a 10-9. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:46) A flurry of three punches from Oshiro see them all connect and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Oshiro hits two left jabs and then catches Gattai with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Gattai isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gattai with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Oshiro fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:02) A quick flurry of punches from Oshiro sees one of three hit home and then hits Gattai with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Oshiro is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Gattai hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Gattai clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Gattai lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:54) A jab lands from Oshiro, but Gattai catches the leg kick that follows! (Rd 2 - 01:46) Gattai tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Gattai can't get Oshiro down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Oshiro is trapped against the cage and Gattai hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Gattai smothers Oshiro against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 01:02) It isn't pretty, but Gattai has Oshiro stuck up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:02) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Oshiro took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Oshiro up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Oshiro and then he scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Covering up, Gattai backs off until trapped against the cage! Oshiro may have rocked him! (Rd 3 - 04:38) Oshiro unleashes a right high kick but Gattai ducks under it. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Circling back to the center, Gattai looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Oshiro confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:51) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a hard low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Gattai. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Gattai limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Gattai shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Gattai can't get past the sprawl of Oshiro and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:57) A few deep breaths betray that Oshiro is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 02:57) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gattai is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Oshiro moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Gattai appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Oshiro took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Oshiro throws a punch but Gattai avoids it. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gattai with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:08) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he catches Gattai with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Gattai with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:47) Limping quite noticeably, Gattai is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 01:35) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Gattai appeared to be going for a takedown, but Oshiro took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Gattai with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Oshiro is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Oshiro lands a jab and then hits Gattai with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Gattai chooses to shoot in on Oshiro. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Oshiro sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:07) Gattai has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Oshiro. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Gattai needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Oshiro moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Gattai. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Gattai looked like he was going to shoot, but Oshiro simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:24) A jab lands from Oshiro, but Gattai avoids a big right. (Rd 4 - 04:03) A jab hits home from Oshiro and then he catches Gattai with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Gattai shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:42) Gattai gets the takedown! Oshiro pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 03:26) Gattai begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 4 - 03:26) Oshiro allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Oshiro manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Looking to catch his breath, Oshiro is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Gattai tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Oshiro tries to grab a leg to prepare Gattai for a kneebar. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Gattai blocks it. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Oshiro blocks Gattai as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Oshiro pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Oshiro looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Gattai tries to move to guard, but Oshiro doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Oshiro pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 4 - 00:59) Gattai tries to pull guard on Oshiro but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Oshiro throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Gattai tries to pull guard on Oshiro but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Oshiro fires away and Gattai is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (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 Oshiro. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Gattai 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 - 04:47) Oshiro closes in on Gattai, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:47) A punch from Oshiro fails to land. (Rd 5 - 04:27) Oshiro lands a left jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Oshiro lands a left jab, but Gattai avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 5 - 04:01) Gattai is limping noticeably. (Rd 5 - 03:55) Gattai clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:55) A jab hits home from Oshiro and then he hits Gattai with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Barely able to walk now, the damage Gattai has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 5 - 03:31) Oshiro lands a left jab, but Gattai avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Gattai limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 5 - 03:12) A tired Gattai moves forward, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Oshiro cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Gattai begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Gattai passes guard, but Oshiro was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 5 - 02:46) The scramble sees Oshiro up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Gattai smothers Oshiro up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:29) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Using tight body-to-body control, Gattai is slowly wearing Oshiro down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 5 - 01:24) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Gattai is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 00:18) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:06) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then catches Gattai with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Oshiro looks exhausted. (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 Gattai. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Haranobu Oshiro is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Haranobu Oshiro defeats Edu Gattai (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Haranobu Oshiro thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Showing respect, Haranobu Oshiro praises Gattai for his skill and toughness. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ieyoshi Yamashita (28-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -880) vs. Reggie "The Rock Star Pirate" Barbera (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Dallas, Texas, Underdog: +700) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Barbera looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Barbera throws a punch but Yamashita was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Yamashita is looking to muscle Barbera back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Yamashita can't move Barbera at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Barbera looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:14) The takedown is completed, Yamashita is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Barbera uses a shoulder smash to keep Yamashita down. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Yamashita grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Barbera into a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Barbera doesn't let Yamashita get it. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Barbera fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Yamashita drags Barbera in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Perhaps wary of submissions, Barbera keeps extremely tight to Yamashita and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Yamashita grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Barbera into a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Barbera pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Barbera keeps tight to Yamashita, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Yamashita grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Barbera from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Barbera defends well against it. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Barbera keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Yamashita throws out some punches, but Barbera leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Barbera keeps very tight to Yamashita, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Yamashita attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Yamashita cannot secure the arm. (Rd 1 - 00:17) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:10) A one-two from Barbera fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Yamashita seizes the chance and grabs Barbera into a clinch. (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 Barbera. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Barbera to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:55) Barbera can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Yamashita is trying to muscle Barbera up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Yamashita can't do it though, Barbera defended it well. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Barbera looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Yamashita blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Clinched with Yamashita, Barbera looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 04:06) The takedown doesn't work, Yamashita blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Yamashita tries to wrestle Barbera backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Yamashita manages it and controls Barbera up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Unable to get free, Barbera is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:25) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Yamashita looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Barbera works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Yamashita looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Barbera simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Barbera lands a jab and then catches Yamashita with a crunching left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:09) A jab is wide from Barbera, but then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Yamashita is trying to muscle Barbera up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Barbera ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Yamashita looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Barbera works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Barbera motions for Yamashita to come on and fight. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Barbera throws a one-two, but Yamashita was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Yamashita gets hold of Barbera, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Using his wrestling skills, Yamashita is trying to push Barbera up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Yamashita achieves it, pinning Barbera to the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:40) Yamashita leans all of his weight up against Barbera, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:40) The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Barbera came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Barbera. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:49) Yamashita comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Barbera hits a right jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Barbera connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Yamashita is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Barbera throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Yamashita seizes the chance and grabs Barbera into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Yamashita is looking to muscle Barbera back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Yamashita can't manage it, Barbera fought it. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Yamashita is trying to push Barbera so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:38) Barbera doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Yamashita looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:22) It doesn't work, Barbera defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Clinched with Barbera, Yamashita looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 03:08) The takedown is successful, Barbera pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Yamashita fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Yamashita attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Yamashita passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Barbera starts scrambling. (Rd 3 - 02:12) The scramble sees Barbera up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Yamashita, gaining back control. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Barbera lets go and backs away from Yamashita, apparently unhappy with his position. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Barbera is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Yamashita had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:37) A jab hits home from Barbera and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Blood is visible on Yamashita, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Barbera fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Yamashita with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Yamashita comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Barbera throws a punch but Yamashita avoids it. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Yamashita is able to grab Barbera. (Rd 3 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Yamashita is looking to muscle Barbera back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Yamashita achieves it, pinning Barbera to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:39) Yamashita presses Barbera into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 3 - 00:39) The rest of the round passes by with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Barbera just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Yamashita is running out of rounds. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Bleeding, Yamashita is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) Yamashita steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Barbera lands a jab and then catches Yamashita with a crunching left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Barbera comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Barbera connects with a nice jab and then hits Yamashita with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Yamashita almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him! (Rd 4 - 04:15) Yamashita is dropped by a big left hook! (Rd 4 - 04:04) Barbera moves in quickly, kneeling beside Yamashita and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 4 - 04:04) Barbera fires away with punches, and Yamashita is stung by several big shots. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Barbera pounds away, but Yamashita isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Yamashita takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Barbera starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Yamashita was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Yamashita ends up in half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Yamashita looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 4 - 02:49) He passes half guard, but Barbera was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Yamashita manages to come out on top, with Barbera pulling half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Yamashita attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Barbera was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 4 - 02:08) The scramble results in Barbera being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Barbera is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Yamashita off of him. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Yamashita lies on top of Barbera, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Yamashita is trying to pass guard. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Barbera keeps Yamashita in guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Barbera, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Yamashita is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Barbera and then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Yamashita is hurt, that shot looks to have broken his nose quite badly. (Rd 5 - 04:54) That's really going to affect his breathing. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Barbera confidently comes in closer. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Yamashita had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:41) Barbera throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Barbera closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Yamashita may have been aiming to get in close, but Barbera aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Barbera lands a right hand and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Yamashita is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Barbera is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Yamashita looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Barbera simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Barbera lands a jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:56) A punch from Barbera fails to land. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Barbera is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Yamashita takes the chance and grabs Barbera into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Yamashita is trying to push Barbera so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Barbera out-wrestles him though. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Barbera tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:27) The trip doesn't work, Yamashita blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:14) Yamashita tries to wrestle Barbera backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:14) Barbera doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 5 - 02:59) Barbera looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:59) The takedown is successful, Yamashita pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 02:48) Barbera throws some minor strikes. (Rd 5 - 02:25) Yamashita smothers Barbera with close control, stopping him from posturing up. (Rd 5 - 01:49) Perhaps wary of submissions, Barbera keeps extremely tight to Yamashita and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Yamashita tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Yamashita cannot secure the arm. (Rd 5 - 00:57) Yamashita is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:57) Barbera punches down at Yamashita, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 00:41) Yamashita reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 5 - 00:41) Barbera fends off Yamashita, and doesn't give up an arm. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Barbera peppers Yamashita with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Yamashita attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 5 - 00:03) Yamashita cannot secure the arm. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Barbera 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 48-47 (Millhouse Twain), 49-46 (Christina Shaw) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Reggie 'The Rock Star Pirate' Barbera! Official Result: Reggie 'The Rock Star Pirate' Barbera defeats Ieyoshi Yamashita (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Ieyoshi Yamashita announces that he feels the time is right to announce his retirement from the sport. Post-Fight: Reggie Barbera gives a name-check to everyone at Mean Machines, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Yaichiro Takahama is the next fighter he will defeat. Reggie Barbera gave a good account of himself here. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Patrick "The Titan" Thomas (19-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Shreveport, Louisiana, Favorite: -1200) vs. Yukichi "The Dog" Sato (22-15, 1-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Thomas looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Thomas counters a right hand with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Sato is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! (Rd 1 - 04:47) A vicious left hand from Thomas drops Sato! He is knocked out! (Rd 1 - 04:35) The winner, by knock out, is Patrick 'The Titan' Thomas! Official Result: Patrick 'The Titan' Thomas defeats Yukichi 'The Dog' Sato (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:25 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Yukichi Sato announces that he has decided to retire from active competition following this defeat. Post-Fight: Patrick Thomas thanks everyone connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Patrick Thomas says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. 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 SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Buddy Garner (16-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -1200) vs. "El Diablo" Santiago Rocha (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Santiago, Chile, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Rocha lands a right jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Garner hits a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Garner shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Garner has the takedown! Rocha pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Garner looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Garner gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Garner looks like he may be attempting to get a D'Arce choke set up, he seems to be trying to thread his arm into position at the moment. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Garner sinks the D'Arce choke in fully...Rocha has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 02:57) Buddy Garner takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Buddy Garner defeats 'El Diablo' Santiago Rocha (Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Buddy Garner praises his team at Team Desire, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Buddy Garner celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. Attendance: 237 Gate Reciepts: $18,770 Sponsorship: $25,312 Ad Revenue: $459,596 Merchandise: $4,520 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $178,593) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Buddy Garner $32,000 Santiago Rocha $11,598 FotN: Both: $10,000 SotN: Garner: $5,000 Patrick Thomas $24,040 Yukichi Sato $1,722 Perf: Thomas: $5,000 Reggie Barbera $7,264 Ieyoshi Yamashita $11,040 Perf: Barbera: $5,000 Haranobu Oshiro $15,640 Edu Gattai $1,968 Mogens Leerback $1,961 Motoyuki Matsumara $2,214 Kei Sakakibara $2,440 Kyuwa Itoh $4,200 Thais Antonio Taffarel $11,460 Sojuro Iriye $1,968 KotN: Taffarel: $5,000 Tora Mizwar $6,460 Suezo Takasugi $1,598 Fernando Amaro $5,950 Mario Varela $1,722 Isaiah Monroe $2,614 Shuncho Sakurai $2,640 Yoshinobu Tanaka $3,537 Tetsuji Myojin $1,500 Joey Valdez $2,613 Tiki Britton $1,435 Hans-Peter Schneider $2,255 Artak Gevor $1,435 Jakuchu Abe $4,050 Tom Essy $1,640 Drazen Gabelich $2,152 Ezio Gnocchi $2,255 Juro Fukazawa $3,300 Inacio Barroso $922 Drug Testing: $18,016 Production: $21,486 Profit: $290,103 Critical Rating: 74% Commercial Rating: 61% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +2.5% 92.0% (High Level Regional) USA +3.6% 94.9% (High Level Regional) UK +2.0% 88.4% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.0% 61.8% (Mid Level Regional) Australia +1.8% 74.8% (High Level Regional) Japan +2.4% 84.9% (High Level Regional) Asia +1.8% 72.5% (High Level Regional) Russia +1.2% 55.2% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico +1.8% 71.3% (High Level Regional) South America +2.4% 88.8% (High Level Regional) Central America +1.2% 63.3% (Mid Level Regional) Africa +1.3% 43.9% (Mid Level Regional) News - A rematch of the Hans-Peter Schneider vs. Artak Gevor Split Draw will be scheduled as soon as possible. - Fernando Amaro announced his retirement from the sport following his victory over Mario Varela. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 57-13-4-2NC, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a second round knock out victory over Mario Varela in the second round of the Middleweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 46. His opponent, Mario Varela will continue in the tournament in his place. - Ieyoshi Yamashita announced his retirement following his loss to Reggie Barbera. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 28-11, with a promotional record of 0-1 in CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Reggie Barbera at Canadian Tournament Combat 46. He is a former ALPHA-1 Middleweight champion (October 1996-November 1997, 1 defence). - Yukichi Sato announced his retirement following his loss to Patrick Thomas. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 22-16, with a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a second round submission victory over Noppanon On-Mo in the first round of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 19, and a 25 second knock out loss to Patrick Thomas in the second round at Canadian Tournament Combat 46. - The following fighters have been cut from the CTC roster following their elimination from the tournament: Santiago Rocha, Edu Gattai, Motoyuki Matsumara, Kyuwa Itou, Sojuro Iriye, Suezo Takasugi, Shuncho Sakurai, Tetsuji Myojin, Tiki Britton, Tom Essy, Ezio Gnocchi, and Inacio Barroso - SIGMA announce that they have closed their Light Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Don Norman has announced that he will be training at Strike Force in preparation for his CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Second Round bout against Kunimichi Kikuchi, and may stick with the camp if things go well. He is hoping that training at the camp will give him the mental edge he needs to beat Kikuchi. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 64) Matthew Dean vs. Ollie Castle Leonardo da Costa vs. Kadomomaro Deguchi Zaco vs. Heath Kaladaris Jaromir Grygera vs. Atsutane Akera Adam White vs. Esteban Vega Mario de Souza vs. Stuart Strange Heiji Endo vs. Ginger Beaumont JJ Reid vs. Marinho Gomes Carlos da Guia vs. Ethan Sutton Kojuro Kudo vs. Maarten De Vries Fjodor Kanchelskis vs. Ramon da Silva Ramos Brendon Nicol vs. Bill Brown Braulio Moura vs. Wes Hersch Toshiaki Ukiyo vs. Ojay Houghley Osmosis Benn vs. Yaichiro Takahama Sutton Ripley vs. Vivinho Joaquim Fontes vs. Ivor Orr Dexter Darling vs. Dwayne Alleyne Neil Napier vs. Pepe Ashley Ballard vs. Eriverton Laurentino Ali Pyke vs. Thorbjorn Rekdal Tadao Miyazaki vs. Petey Mack Dennis Gallagher vs. Snuffy Fontana Bambang Sriyanto vs. Shaun Dico Reggie Barbera vs. Drazen Gabelich Kei Sakakibara vs. Juro Fukazawa Thais Antonio Taffarel vs. Joey Valdez Patrick Thomas vs. Jakuchu Abe Tora Mizwar vs. Hans-Peter Schneider/Artak Gevor Harunobu Oshiro vs. Isaiah Monroe Buddy Garner vs. Mogens Leerback Mario Varela vs. Yoshinobu Tanaka

Saturday, Week 1, August 2002 MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Buddy Garner (16-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -1200) vs. "El Diablo" Santiago Rocha (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #118, Underdog: +850) Buddy Garner is 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 doesn it's always a treat to watch for BJJ purists. In 1999 he lost two GAMMA Middleweight title matches back-to-back against Matthew Dean and those remain his only pro defeats to date. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Patrick Thomas in GAMMA. Santiago Rocha is a Chilean strongman, a Muay Thai specialist who can be devastating from the clinch. A real tough challenge for anyone, he could be a real force at Middlweight. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Gilberto Sabbatini in the first round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Patrick "The Titan" Thomas (19-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -1200) vs. Yukichi "The Dog" Sato (22-15, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #147, Underdog: +950) Patrick Thomas is one of MMA's hardest hitters, a very good boxer who seemingly packs dynamite in his fists if the amount of fighters he has knocked out cold is anything to go by. A good wrestler too, he was one of the first to perfect the art of using a good sprawl and competent grappling to keep a fight upright and away from his biggest weakness, the ground game. Many feel that if it wasn't for the amount of injuries he has had, he would have been a world champion by now. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Buddy Garner in GAMMA. Yukichi Sato is a decent enough wrestler, who uses his skill in that area to control opponents, often looking to put them on their backs where he can unload with ground and pound. Although at the tail end of his career, he's experienced to be a threat to most people. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Noppanon On-Mo in the first round of the tournament. MAIN CARD CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Ieyoshi Yamashita (28-10, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -880) vs. Reggie "The Rock Star Pirate" Barbera (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #126, Underdog: +700) a Ieyoshi Yamashita is a solid competitor who in many ways has overachieved for his skill level. He is a fine wrestler who has the ability to control opponents well once he has them on the mat and has even developed a good submission game over the years. A former ALPHA-1 Middleweight champion, it's only been in the past few years that he has fallen out of the title picture for the first time. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Kyuwa Itou in ALPHA-1. Reggie Barbera is instantly recognizable, a tall charismatic Middleweight who is known for being a very tough opponent for anyone, and is a very good wrestler, he has also learned how to use his long reach and potent jab to control fights at range. His one weakness is that he is not a natural finisher of fights. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Kirkor Yengibaryan in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Haranobu Oshiro (19-8, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -430) vs. Edu Gattai (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #102, Underdog: +340) 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. Once considered a future great, his career has slid dramatically over the past few years and he's in real danger of becoming left behind. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Mal Phe Roby in ALPHA-1. Edu Gattai is a big chunky Middleweight, who has power to spare and likes to use it in conjunction with his grappling to smother opponents. His biggest weakness is that he is slow moving and can be picked apart by smaller, faster opponents. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Edward Paulson in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Motoyuki "Devil" Matsumara (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #54, Favorite: -110) vs. Mogens Leerback (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #75, Underdog: +100) Motoyuki Matsumara is a very promising young fighter from Japan, a Muay Thai fighter who is known for his extremely aggressive approach to MMA. A born finisher, his first three fights all ended with spectacularly brutal knock outs. That was enough to get ALPHA-1's interest and they signed him in the summer of 2001. He debuted in impressive fashion, knocking Yaichiro Takahama out cold with a knee to the face. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Reed Howlett in the first round of the tournament. Mogens Leerback is a kick boxer who is widely regarded as one of the brightest young prospects in European MMA. A knock out artist, he joined SIGMA in 2001 after having blasted his way to a 5-0 record on the local scene. His first match was an impressive one, knocking out Bixente Fontaine in less than thirty seconds with a violent head kick followed by a vicious uppercut. He is coming off a 45 second TKO victory over Ramin Rostami in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kyuwa Itou (25-16, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +100) vs. Kei Sakikabara (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Favorite: -110) Kyuwa Itou is a solid professional who always comes to fights prepared and ready to rumble, nobody can ever take him lightly. He has been a useful member of the ALPHA-1 Middleweight division since the very early days. He is coming off a third round submission loss to Ieyoshi Yamashita in ALPHA-1. 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 from their current awful level, he could become a real handful. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Bernard Blue in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Thais Antonio Taffarel (20-4, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -860) vs. Sojuro Iriye (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #115, Underdog: +680) 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. A former two-time challenger for the FLB Middleweight title, he jumped to ALPHA-1 after FLB's collapse. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Bambang Sriyanto in ALPHA-1. Sojuro Iriye is a hot prospect from Japan, a submission based grappler that is deadly if he can get on top of his opponent. In incredible physical condition, He can go flat out for an entire fight. If he can develope his striking game then he's going to be a major player down the line. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Wade LeCavalier in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tora "Bull" Mizwar (24-7, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -1200) vs. Suezo Takasugi (10-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #123, Underdog: +950) Tora Mizwar is one of Indonesia's most successful and popular fighters. He comes from a wrestling background and is known for his sheer brute strength approach to MMA. He has heavy hands, and is especially deadly if he can get on top and rain down blows on a grounded opponent. Surprisingly, it was GAMMA rather than ALPHA-1 who signed him in late 1998, perhaps seeing him as a potential future opening into the Asian market. He has been a huge success for the company and is well on his way to getting a title shot. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over JJ Reid in GAMMA. Suezo Takasugi is a powerful wrestler who is known as a grinder, AKA a fighter who has no real finishing options and so relies on smothering his way to decision victories. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Yasutaro Beppu in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Fernando "The Traveler" Amaro (56-13-4-2NC, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mario "Rabbit" Varela (10-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #107, Underdog: +950) Fernando Amaro is a veteran of Mixed Martial Arts and is almost ridiculously prolific, with 75 professional fights to his name. A solid professional, he has built up a versatile skill set over the years and doesn't really have any weaknesses that can be exploited, but equally he simply doesn't have the natural ability to ever trouble the truly elite. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Uwe Maier in SIGMA. Mario Varela is primarily a Middleweight fighter, who comes from a Muay Thai background and loves nothing more than to use his vicious knee strikes to knock opponents out. He's pretty vulnerable to grapplers and submission specialists, and so he tends to fight fellow strikers for the most part. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over French Dancer in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Shuncho "Samurai" Sakurai (13-6, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Underdog: +390) vs. Isaiah "Thump" Monroe (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #91, Favorite: -490) Shuncho Sakurai is a rugged Middleweight, who comes from a Kenpo Karate background and likes to stand and strike with opponents. A tough customer, he is very hard to knock out thanks to his solid chin, and when he is beaten it is usually because the opponent exploited his lack of grappling ability. He has been a regular with ALPHA-1 for years. He is coming off a third round submission loss to Tadao Miyazaki in ALPHA-1. Isaiah Monroe was a stand-out wrestler in college, a big super-athletic Middleweight fighter who has the potential to go places. With excellent takedowns, top level grappling, and a lot of power in his surprisingly good stand-up, the man they call "Thump" has all the tools that he needs to be a serious player. GAMMA certainly agreed as they signed him in 2001. He is coming of a 19 second knock out victory over Erik Cunniford in the first round of the tournament. PRELIMINARY CARD CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tetsuji "Rampage" Myojin (10-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Favorite: -510) vs. Yoshinobu "Spirit Roar" Tanaka (30-19, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #171, Underdog: +400) Tetsuji Myojin is a Japanese Middleweight who could be a star in the future. A good all-rounder, his only problem is that he is a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. If he could add some potent strikes or deadly submissions to his arsenal, he'd be very tough to beat. After going 10-0 on the regional Japanese circuit he was hired by ALPHA-1 toward the end of 2001. Yoshinobu Tanaka is a veteran of the Japanese MMA scene, a solid wrestler whose experience and ability to control opponents can cause some problems for some. A fixture on the regional scene, he's a really good test for any young fighter. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Branko Alilovic in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Tiki "Great" Britton (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #206, Underdog: +330) vs. Joey "Hands" Valdez (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #179, Favorite: -420) Tiki Britton was an accomplished college wrestler who turned MMA pro in the summer of 2001. Known for his explosive athleticism, he has the potential to be a real player somewhere down the line. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Timothy McNally in the first round of the tournament. Joey Valdez is an excellent boxer from Mexico, who has the power and speed to give anyone on the planet problems. His big weakness is his ground game, but his underrated wrestling and takedown defence means that few get to test it. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Emile Rachal in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hans-Peter Schneider (18-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Favorite: -410) vs. Artak Gevor (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #70, Underdog: +320) Hans-Peter Schneider is a solid fighter with a strong work ethic, who can strike or wrestler and that versatility can cause problems for some opponents. He has been fighting almost exclusively in the BCF Middleweight division since mid-1996, and while he has never gotten anywhere near title contention he is well respected as a tough competitor and has only ever tasted defeat when matched up against the elite. He is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Ralph Kohl in the first round of the tournament. Artak Gevor is a solid wrestler who has the ability to control opponents and punish them whether clinched or down on the mat, and also has the advantage of having a pretty powerful punch. He was signed to SIGMA's Middleweight division in 1999. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Richard Smith in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Jakuchu Abe (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Favorite: -400) vs. Tom "The Bomb" Essy (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #174, Underdog: +310) Jakuchu Abe is a black belt level student of traditional Jiu-Jitsu, who has honed his other skills, particularly his striking, in order to make himself a complete mixed martial artist. A versatile fighter who can cause anyone problems, Japan has high hopes for the charismatic Middleweight. ALPHA-1 unsurprisingly signed him in 2000. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Atsutane Akera in ALPHA-1. Tom Essy comes to MMA with a good amateur wrestling pedigree and that is clear in his solid takedowns and good top control. Primarily a ground and pounder, he does have a not-so-secret weapon in a massively powerful right hand that can lay out anybody if it connects. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Spiridon Domazos in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Centurion" Ezio Gnocchi (9-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #62, Underdog: +470) vs. Drazen Gabelich (9-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #67, Favorite: -600) Ezio Gnocchi is a tough striker from Italy. Hard to put down thanks to his iron chin, he likes to stand and trade with opponents, using his kick boxing background in his attacks. A winning streak in 1999-2000 took him all the way to a SIGMA Middleweight title shot against Fjodor Kanchelskis, but he lost both the fight and his undefeated status. The defeat seems to have lit a fire under him however, as he has noticably improved many aspects of his game since then. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Humberto Falcao in the first round of the tournament. Drazen Gabelich is a good wrestler, whose main threat comes from the ground. He has very good submissions in his arsenal, especially his deadly armbars. His striking is mediocre at best, and so his strategy is nearly always to grapple with his opponent as soon as possible and to look for an early takedown. A regular with SIGMA, he has yet to really find his feet with the company. He is coming off a fifth round submission victory over Chaz Babish in the first round of the tournament. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Iron Man" Juro Fukazawa (17-5, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -660) vs. Inacio Barroso (5-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #94, Underdog: +520) Juro Fukazawa is an exceptional kick boxer, who is noted for his endurance, a strength that has seen him become particularly dangerous in later rounds when his opponent has tired and he can pour on the pressure. After over twenty fights on the local scene, he finally got signed by ALPHA-1 in 2001. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Yaichiro Takahama in ALPHA-1. Inacio Barroso is a low level Brazilian fighter, who relies almost entirely on his boxing background to get him through fights. Unfortunately for him, he lacks the power to be a threat even there. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Franz Ludwig in the first round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Buddy Garner (185 lbs) vs. Santiago Rocha (185 lbs) Patrick Thomas (185 lbs) vs. Yukichi Sato (185 lbs) Ieyoshi Yamashita (185 lbs) vs. Reggie Barbera (185 lbs) Haranobu Oshiro (185 lbs) vs. Edu Gattai (185 lbs) Motoyuki Matsumara (185 lbs) vs. Mogens Leerback (185 lbs) Kyuwa Itoh (185 lbs) vs. Kei Sakikabara (185 lbs) Thais Antonio Taffarel (185 lbs) vs. Sojuro Iriye (185 lbs) Tora Mizwar (185 lbs) vs. Suezo Takasugi (185 lbs) Fernando Amaro (185 lbs) vs. Mario Varela (185 lbs) Shuncho Sakarai (185 lbs) vs. Isaiah Monroe (185 lbs) Tetsuji Myojin (185 lbs) vs. Yoshinobu Tanaka (185 lbs)y Tiki Britton (185 lbS) vs. Joey Valdez (185 lbs) Hans-Peter Schneider (185 lbs) vs. Artak Gevor (185 lbs) Jakuchu Abe (185 lbs) vs. Tom Essy (185 lbs) Ezio Gnocchi (185 lbs) vs. Drazen Gabelich (185 lbs) Juro Fukazawa (185 lbs) vs. Inacio Barroso (185 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 46 Full Fight Card MW: Buddy Garner vs. Santiago Rocha MW: Patrick Thomas vs. Yukichi Sato MW: Ieyoshi Yamashita vs. Reggie Barbera MW: Haranobu Oshiro vs. Edu Gattai MW: Motoyuki Matsumara vs. Mogens Leerback MW: Kyuwa Itoh vs. Kei Sakakibara MW: Thais Antonio Taffarel vs. Sojuro Iriye MW: Tora Mizwar vs. Suezo Takasugi MW: Fernando Amaro vs. Mario Varela MW: Shuncho Sakurai vs. Isaiah Monroe MW: Tetsuji Myojin vs. Yoshinobu Tanaka MW: Tiki Britton vs. Joey Valdez MW: Hans-Peter Schneider vs. Artak Gevor MW: Jakuchu Abe vs. Tom Essy MW: Ezio Gnocchi vs. Drazen Gabelich MW: Juro Fukazawa vs. Inacio Barroso

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Friday, Week 1, August 2002 Live From Prince George, British Columbia PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ademir Coelho (10-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Underdog: +380) vs. Pepe (12-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -480) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Pepe may have weighed in the same as Coelho 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 - 04:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Pepe hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Coelho doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a left hook to the side of the body. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Coelho misses a jab but scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Pepe uses a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:14) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Pepe shouts at his opponent, telling them to bring it on. (Rd 1 - 03:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Pepe misses with a big right hand, allowing Coelho to counter with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 03:24) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Pepe is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Coelho lands a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Pepe misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Coelho comes in with a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 02:48) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Pepe hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Coelho lands a three strike combination that ends with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Coelho misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Pepe misses a jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Coelho stalks forward, pressuring Pepe. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Coelho bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Coelho uses a left jab but Pepe evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Coelho dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:11) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Coelho misses with a big right hand, allowing Pepe to counter with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 00:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Pepe counters a right hand with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:32) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:02) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Coelho is off-target with a jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Pepe is off target with a left jab and also misses a right hook. (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 Coelho. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:53) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Coelho counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Coelho hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Pepe doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:21) For the first time, Pepe is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Coelho is off-target with two jabs but connects with a right hand. Pepe uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Coelho uses a left jab but is well off target with a head kick. Pepe lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:43) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Coelho slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Coelho doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Pepe misses a jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Coelho attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Pepe lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Coelho hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:48) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Pepe hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Coelho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 2 - 02:04) Coelho hits a left jab and then catches Pepe with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Coelho is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Coelho comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Pepe fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Coelho lands a left jab but Pepe dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next. (Rd 2 - 01:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Coelho scores with a jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Pepe lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Pepe, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Coelho tries to wriggle free, but Pepe controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Pepe uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Coelho as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Pepe uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Coelho. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Pepe tries to wrestle Coelho backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:11) He does so and now has Coelho pinned to the cage. (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 Coelho, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Coelho. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Pepe misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 04:26) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Pepe lets a body kick sail wide and then counters with a solid right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Pepe looks very tired out there. (Rd 3 - 04:07) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Pepe hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Coelho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Pepe clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Pepe tries to wrestle Coelho backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:57) He does so and now has Coelho pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Coelho is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 03:15) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 03:04) Although deep into his gas tank by now, Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:04) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Referee Kyle Crisp thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Pepe hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Coelho finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 01:42) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Pepe hits Coelho with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Pepe looks very, very tired. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Pepe uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Coelho. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Coelho gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Pepe uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 3 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:53) Pepe is trying to muscle Coelho up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:53) Coelho isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 3 - 00:33) Using his wrestling skills, Pepe is trying to push Coelho up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:33) Pepe achieves it, pinning Coelho to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Coelho is trapped against the cage and Pepe punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Pepe, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Coelho up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Coelho fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Pepe with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 04:37) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Pepe is looking to muscle Coelho back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Pepe does it, Coelho is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Coelho looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Pepe drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Coelho is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 03:40) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 4 - 03:22) Pepe stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Pepe looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 4 - 02:41) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:26) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:19) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Coelho moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pepe into exchanging strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Pepe tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Coelho hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:25) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Coelho counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Pepe catches Coelho with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:01) Pepe is trying to push Coelho so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:01) He does so and now has Coelho pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Pepe smothers Coelho against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Pepe catches Coelho with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:15) Coelho is trapped against the cage and Pepe hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Coelho looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Pepe, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:48) Pepe misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Coelho comes in with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Coelho forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Pepe throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Coelho hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 5 - 03:37) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Coelho uses a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. Pepe misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Pepe uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Coelho. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Pepe tries to wrestle Coelho backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Pepe does it, Coelho is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Coelho gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Pepe scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Pepe pins Coelho up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Pepe attempts a trip to put Coelho on the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Pepe can't get Coelho down to the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Pepe looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 5 - 01:38) A great inside leg trip sees Coelho get thrown to the mat and Pepe is left in guard. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Pepe fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:55) For the moment Pepe is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Pepe lies on top of Coelho, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 00:05) The clock runs down as Coelho is being smothered against the ground by Pepe. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Pepe took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 48-47 (Reginald Wodehouse), 49-46 (Edward Wilde) and 48-47 (Christina Shaw). (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Pepe! Official Result: Pepe defeats Ademir Coelho (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Pepe thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and he responds by calling out Gavin Marshall, saying he will take him out easily. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Mochihito Yamazaki (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +490) vs. Snuffy Fontana (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Aston, England, Favorite: -620) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Yamazaki falls for a clever feint. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Yamazaki misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fontana attacks with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Fontana moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yamazaki into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Fontana bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Attacking with intent, Fontana scores with two out of a flurry of four punches but can't connect with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Fontana comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Yamazaki lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Fontana lands a jab and then he hits Yamazaki with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:26) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Fontana steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Yamazaki throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Fontana lands a left hand and then he hits Yamazaki with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Fontana comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Yamazaki hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Attacking with a quick flurry, Fontana lands three of three punches and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Yamazaki scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Two jabs hit home from Fontana and then he lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Fontana hits a left jab and then catches Yamazaki with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Yamazaki uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 01:29) A jab lands from Fontana, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Fontana lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Yamazaki chooses to shoot in on Fontana. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Yamazaki gets a single leg takedown! Fontana pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Yamazaki keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Fontana throws out some punches, but Yamazaki leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Yamazaki keeps tight to Fontana, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please! (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Fontana, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Fontana. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) Fontana comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing one of them, and then scores with a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Fontana lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Fontana lands a jab and then hits Yamazaki with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Fontana can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Yamazaki looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Fontana simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Fontana hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Attacking with a quick flurry, Fontana lands three of three punches and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Fontana lands a left jab, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Showing good hand speed, Fontana lands a flurry of three punches but Yamazaki evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Fontana is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Fontana can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 02:06) That last hit did some damage, Yamazaki is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! He slumps up against the cage looking dazed and unsteady! (Rd 2 - 02:06) Fontana moves in close and creams Yamazaki with a vicious right uppercut...and down he goes! (Rd 2 - 02:00) Fontana knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Yamazaki, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 02:00) Fontana unloads with massive right hands and Yamazaki is getting destroyed! (Rd 2 - 02:00) With Yamazaki taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 01:40) The winner, by TKO, is Snuffy Fontana! Official Result: Snuffy Fontana defeats Mochihito Yamazaki (TKO (Strikes) in 3:20 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Snuffy Fontana thanks everyone connected to KO Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Snuffy Fontana praises Yamazaki for his skill and toughness. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Woody "Buzz Saw" Fierstein (12-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Corpus Christi, Texas, Favorite: -170) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +130) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Dico uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The takedown is unsuccessful, Fierstein sprawled well to block it and manages to push Dico down so that he is on his hands and knees. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Fierstein unloads with big rights, but Dico covers up well. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Fierstein tries to drive a knee to the head, but Dico scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up. (Rd 1 - 04:07) There's a takedown attempt from Dico. (Rd 1 - 04:07) A big double leg takedown is completed, Dico was far too fast and powerful for Fierstein to resist! (Rd 1 - 04:07) Dico ends up holding a seated Fierstein around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Dico starts trying to get Fierstein on his back so that he can gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:58) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Fierstein! (Rd 1 - 03:37) Dico unloads with some right hands, but Fierstein deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Fierstein tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Dico doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Dico pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Fierstein. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Dico fires away with punches and Fierstein takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:38) Dico pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Fierstein. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Dico pounds away and Fierstein struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Dico fires away with punches, and Fierstein is stung by several big shots. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Dico forces Fierstein to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back! (Rd 1 - 01:55) Fierstein is in huge trouble now, as Dico successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Dico, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Dico gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Fierstein has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:04) By submission, the winner is Shaun Dico! Official Result: 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico defeats Woody 'Buzz Saw' Fierstein (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Shaun Dico name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he wants to face next, and once again calls out Ezio Gnocchi, accusing him of ducking the challenge and being afraid. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (10-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Spokane, Washington, Favorite: -420) vs. Gavin "The Lawman" Marshall (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Santa Barbara, California, Underdog: +330) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Marshall hits a left jab and then catches Alleyne with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Marshall fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Alleyne uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Alleyne gets hold of a leg but Marshall remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Alleyne uses the position to drive Marshall up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Alleyne tries dirty boxing, but Marshall works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Marshall throws a two-punch combo but Alleyne avoids both. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Alleyne quickly shoots on Marshall. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Marshall almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Alleyne has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Alleyne uses the position to drive Marshall up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Alleyne pins Marshall up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Alleyne tries to dirty box Marshall, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Marshall throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Alleyne takes the chance and shoots on Marshall. (Rd 1 - 02:29) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Marshall has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Alleyne throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Marshall throws out some punches, but Alleyne leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Alleyne took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) Alleyne moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening for a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Marshall throws a punch but Alleyne was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Alleyne quickly shoots on Marshall. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Marshall partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Alleyne has a hold of the other. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Alleyne uses the position to drive Marshall up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Alleyne shows great control, keeping Marshall pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Showing his ability to exert control, Alleyne smothers Marshall up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:17) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Referee Leo Behan thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Alleyne lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Marshall hits a left jab and then hits Alleyne with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Marshall steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Alleyne, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Marshall hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Alleyne moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening for a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Marshall throws a punch but Alleyne was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:28) Alleyne takes the chance and shoots on Marshall. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Alleyne gets a single leg takedown! Marshall pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Alleyne has now completed two takedowns. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 2 - 00:47) In guard, Alleyne throws a couple of punches designed to keep Marshall guessing. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Marshall drags Alleyne in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's 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) My scorecard now has Alleyne up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:46) Marshall throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Alleyne comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:28) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Marshall is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Marshall stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 3 - 02:54) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 3 - 02:14) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:58) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 3 - 00:48) Alleyne sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:48) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Marshall has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Alleyne took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Marshall 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 - 04:50) Alleyne appeared to be going for a takedown, but Marshall took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Marshall lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Alleyne shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Alleyne gets a single leg takedown! Marshall pulls guard off it. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Alleyne throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Alleyne leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Marshall. (Rd 4 - 03:33) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Alleyne fires off some rights, but Marshall isn't troubled by them. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Marshall tries to pull Alleyne in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 4 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Marshall stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 4 - 01:23) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 4 - 01:15) Marshall throws a punch but Alleyne avoids it. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Alleyne quickly shoots on Marshall. (Rd 4 - 01:01) Alleyne gets a single leg takedown! Marshall pulls guard off it. (Rd 4 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:54) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 4 - 00:02) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Alleyne. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Marshall is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:50) Alleyne appeared to be going for a takedown, but Marshall took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Marshall fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Alleyne with a crunching right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Marshall lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Alleyne is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Marshall comes in looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:06) A one-two from Marshall fails to land. (Rd 5 - 03:56) For the first time, Marshall is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Marshall closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Marshall lands a jab and then catches Alleyne with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:26) There's a takedown attempt from Alleyne. (Rd 5 - 03:26) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Marshall has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 03:26) That's seven takedowns from ten attempts. (Rd 5 - 03:16) The clock runs down as Marshall is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne. (Rd 5 - 02:42) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Alleyne smothers Marshall with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 01:43) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Marshall is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Alleyne throws some minor strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:32) Marshall tries to catch Alleyne with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Alleyne lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Alleyne 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) The judges have scored it 50-45 (Ian Rivers), 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne defeats Gavin 'The Lawman' Marshall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Dwayne Alleyne thanks everyone connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Dwayne Alleyne says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ivor "The Engine" Orr (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: County Cork, Ireland, Favorite: -600) vs. "The Specialist" Keith Plaice (19-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +470) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Moving around, Orr is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Plaice fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Orr with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Plaice lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Plaice lands a jab and then catches Orr with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Orr backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Plaice comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Orr is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 1 - 04:06) Plaice tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but Orr avoids it. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Circling back to the center, Orr looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Moving around, Orr is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Plaice can't connect with a jab, but then hits Orr with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Orr hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Plaice hits a left jab and then lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Orr might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet! (Rd 1 - 03:09) A right cross catches Orr but lacked power. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Plaice moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:40) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Orr, but Plaice was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Plaice can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Orr with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:40) It looks like Orr has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Plaice. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Plaice lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Orr. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Orr shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Orr gets the takedown! Plaice pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Plaice is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Orr off of him. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Orr begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Plaice tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 00:27) The scramble ends with Orr grabbing Plaice and getting a waist lock, gaining back control. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Orr controls Plaice from behind and slams a left hand into the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Grappling from behind, Orr attempts to wrestle Plaice to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Orr doesn't even have to struggle, he swiftly takes Plaice down with ease. (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 Plaice, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Plaice looks pumped up and his team are delighted. (Rd 1 - 00:00) He may have come into this fight as the heavy underdog, but you wouldn't know it based on that first round. (Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Orr. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Plaice confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Orr appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Plaice took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Plaice can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:37) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Orr, but Plaice was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Plaice lands a left jab, but Orr avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Plaice is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Orr looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in. (Rd 2 - 04:19) A jab is wide from Plaice, but then he hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Plaice confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Orr appeared to be going for a takedown, but Plaice took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Plaice lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Plaice steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Plaice connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Plaice comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Orr had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Plaice connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Plaice looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Plaice can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Plaice dances round with his hands low, making a big show of how easy he is finding this. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Plaice moves in on Orr, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Orr had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Plaice throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Orr chooses to shoot in on Plaice. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Orr gets a single leg takedown! Plaice pulls guard off it. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Plaice hasn't stopped a single takedown yet. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Orr looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Orr isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Orr throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Plaice is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Orr off of him. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Plaice, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Plaice ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) Orr chooses to shoot in on Plaice. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Plaice sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 3 - 04:30) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Plaice is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Plaice fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Orr with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Plaice hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Orr shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:35) Orr gets the takedown! Plaice pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Time slips away as Orr successfully keeps Plaice stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:46) The clock runs down as Plaice is being smothered against the ground by Orr. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Orr pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Orr fires off a few punches. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Orr lies on top of Plaice, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Orr pounds away with elbow strikes but Plaice isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Orr attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Orr passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Plaice starts scrambling. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Breathing very hard, Plaice is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Plaice mistakenly leaves his back exposed and Orr seizes the chance to take it! (Rd 3 - 00:25) Orr attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Plaice defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Plaice tries to move Orr off his back but can't. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Plaice, 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Orr, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) Plaice comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Orr looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Plaice simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Plaice fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:28) A jab hits home from Plaice and then he hits Orr with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Orr is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound. (Rd 4 - 04:01) A jab hits home from Plaice and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Orr looked like he was going to shoot, but Plaice simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Plaice lands a jab and then catches Orr with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Orr looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Plaice simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Plaice can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Grinning broadly, Plaice motions for Orr to try and hit him. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Plaice lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Plaice looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 02:43) A jab lands from Plaice, but the leg kick that follows is easily caught by Orr! (Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Seeing his opportunity, Orr tries to put Plaice on the mat. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Plaice cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 02:19) In guard, Orr begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 4 - 02:19) He passes to half guard. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Orr fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Orr starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 00:44) Orr isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Plaice. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Plaice, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Orr really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Orr. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:48) Plaice comes in looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Plaice, but then he catches Orr with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Plaice hits a left jab and then catches Orr with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Plaice hits a left hand, but Orr evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Orr appeared to be going for a takedown, but Plaice took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Plaice can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a sick right head kick! (Rd 5 - 03:39) Orr is knocked down! (Rd 5 - 03:28) Plaice senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 5 - 03:28) Plaice hits several big stomps and kicks, but Orr somehow hangs on! (Rd 5 - 03:08) Plaice moves back and allows Orr to stand back up. (Rd 5 - 02:46) Orr shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:46) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Orr tries to ensnare Plaice in a kimura. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Plaice blocks it. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Plaice looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Orr tries to lock Plaice into an arm triangle. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Plaice stops Orr from applying it. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Orr begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Orr takes the back instead, Plaice rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Orr tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Plaice gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 5 - 00:16) Ivor 'The Engine' Orr takes the win by submission! Official Result: Ivor 'The Engine' Orr defeats 'The Specialist' Keith Plaice (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:44 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Ivor Orr name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Ivor Orr boasts about his undefeated streak. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tadao Miyazaki (11-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -1110) vs. Hayato Koga (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +880) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) During the introductions, Koga gets some last minute words of wisdom from his corner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Koga hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A quick flurry of four punches from Miyazaki sees all of them hit home and then he hits Koga with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Miyazaki steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Koga throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Miyazaki lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Koga hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Miyazaki scores with a jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Miyazaki steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Koga manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Miyazaki throws a one-two, but Koga was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Koga throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Miyazaki connects with two right hands and then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Miyazaki comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Koga tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Miyazaki fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Koga. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Miyazaki comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Miyazaki steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Koga. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Miyazaki can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Koga with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 02:41) A jab hits home from Miyazaki and then he scores with a left head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Koga hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Miyazaki connects with a jab, but Koga catches the roundhouse body kick that comes next! (Rd 1 - 02:11) Miyazaki hops on one foot, trying to balance. Koga tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:11) He has the takedown! Miyazaki pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Showing great awareness, Miyazaki got a guillotine off the takedown and now threatens to choke out Koga! (Rd 1 - 01:54) Miyazaki gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:54) Miyazaki must not have it totally sunk in. (Rd 1 - 01:54) The hold is released, Miyazaki realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Koga keeps tight to Miyazaki, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Miyazaki gets the double underhooks in and pulls Koga close, controlling him well. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Koga throws several small strikes at Miyazaki, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Miyazaki grabs hold of a leg, seemingly intent on trying to sweep Koga from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Koga blocks the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyazaki, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Miyazaki, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 04:32) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Miyazaki comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Koga manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Miyazaki lands a right hand and then he hits Koga with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 03:44) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Miyazaki moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Koga. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Miyazaki can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Koga with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Miyazaki can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 03:03) For the first time, Miyazaki is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Limping slightly, Koga is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 02:51) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Miyazaki slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Koga is limping a little bit. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Miyazaki comes forward, walking down Koga. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Miyazaki bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Miyazaki connects with a jab but a spin kick fails to make contact. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki comes forward. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki looks to pressure Koga, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki feints one way, throwing Koga off balance, then steps to the other side. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Miyazaki can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Miyazaki fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Miyazaki moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 01:45) Miyazaki can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 01:32) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 01:09) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Koga wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 2 - 00:47) A jab lands from Miyazaki, but Koga then catches the spin kick that follows! (Rd 2 - 00:41) Koga tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Miyazaki refuses to be taken down and manages to eventually pull his leg free. He steps away to safety. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Miyazaki moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Koga looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Miyazaki simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Miyazaki connects with a jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyazaki, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Miyazaki up 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:54) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Miyazaki scores a glancing blow with a left head kick. Koga scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Koga limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Miyazaki misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Koga doesn't find the mark with a right hand, Miyazaki slipped past it. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Miyazaki is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Miyazaki lands a jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Koga misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Miyazaki comes in with a right jab and a right kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:46) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Koga misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:20) Miyazaki connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Koga. (Rd 3 - 03:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Miyazaki slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Miyazaki doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 02:45) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Miyazaki dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick right jab and a leg kick that misses. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Miyazaki lands a right jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Miyazaki lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Koga looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Koga scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Miyazaki finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 01:06) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Koga finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Miyazaki scores with a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Koga is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Miyazaki counters a right hand with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyazaki, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Koga, he's running out of rounds. (Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Koga. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:48) There's a takedown attempt from Koga. (Rd 4 - 04:48) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Miyazaki pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Koga tries to pound on Miyazaki with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Koga gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. (Rd 4 - 04:08) The clock runs down as Miyazaki is being smothered against the ground by Koga. (Rd 4 - 03:35) Koga throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 4 - 03:19) In guard, Koga is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Koga throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:27) Koga blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Miyazaki looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 4 - 02:12) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up. (Rd 4 - 02:04) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 01:29) Miyazaki can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Koga clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Miyazaki can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Koga with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 4 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:43) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:43) Koga misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:24) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Koga, but Miyazaki was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:24) Miyazaki fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Koga uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Koga gets hold of a leg but Miyazaki remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 4 - 00:09) With Miyazaki not going down, Koga settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Koga. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Koga winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:46) Miyazaki lands a jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 04:25) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Miyazaki slips past a right hook and counters with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 5 - 04:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Miyazaki slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 03:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Koga misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 5 - 03:37) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Koga tries to take Miyazaki down. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Miyazaki blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Miyazaki looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Koga attempts to wrestle Miyazaki to the ground. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Koga doesn't get it, Miyazaki blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Koga and Miyazaki break the grapple and are apart again, circling. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Koga 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 - 02:49) Barely able to walk now, the damage Koga has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 5 - 02:41) Koga chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Miyazaki down. (Rd 5 - 02:41) Miyazaki almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Koga has hold of one leg. (Rd 5 - 02:41) With Miyazaki not going down, Koga settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:17) Looking for a takedown, Koga drops down and gets hold of a leg. Miyazaki remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:17) Miyazaki keeps calm and manages to pull Koga back into a clinch, preventing the takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:05) Koga looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 5 - 02:05) Koga can't get Miyazaki down to the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:54) With Miyazaki stuck against the cage, Koga tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 5 - 01:54) The takedown is completed, Miyazaki is left turtled up on his hands and knees, Koga on top of him. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Koga looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Koga pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Miyazaki. (Rd 5 - 01:29) Koga unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 5 - 01:15) Koga pounds away, but Miyazaki isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:55) Miyazaki takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Grappling from behind, Koga suddenly goes for a german suplex! (Rd 5 - 00:47) Miyazaki shows stubborn resistance and Koga cannot get him up for it. (Rd 5 - 00:10) Showing good tenacity, Miyazaki breaks free of back control and gets back to the center. (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 Koga. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 48-47 (Edward Wilde), 48-47 (Christina Shaw) and 49-46 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Tadao Miyazaki wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Tadao Miyazaki defeats Hayato Koga (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Tadao Miyazaki 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 is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and he's very happy here. 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 SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Sandman" Rob Baines (33-11, 0-0 CTC, From: Norwich, England, Favorite: -850) vs. Dennis "The Irish Lion" Gallagher (15-7, 1-0 CTC, From: County Cork, Ireland, Underdog: +670) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Baines chooses to shoot in on Gallagher. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Gallagher almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Baines holds the other. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Baines uses the position to drive Gallagher up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Baines attempts a trip to put Gallagher on the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:42) An outside leg trip sweeps Gallagher down to the ground! (Rd 1 - 04:42) Baines takes the back of Gallagher directly off the takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Baines tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Gallagher gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 03:53) By submission, the winner is Rob Baines! Official Result: 'The Sandman' Rob Baines defeats Dennis 'The Irish Lion' Gallagher (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:07 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Rob Baines takes the microphone and announces that he is retiring following this fight. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (11-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Favorite: -930) vs. Derren "Hawkeye" Barton (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Underdog: +740) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Rekdal throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Barton seizes the chance and grabs Rekdal into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Barton tries to pull Rekdal down into his guard. (Rd 1 - 04:11) He achieves it, Rekdal is now on the ground in his guard. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Barton tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Rekdal blocks it. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Rekdal tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:19) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Barton starts a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 03:07) The scramble leaves Barton on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Rekdal throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Barton works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:17) He may regret that choice, as it gives Rekdal the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Rekdal pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Barton tries to pull guard on Rekdal but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Rekdal pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Barton tries to pull guard on Rekdal but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Rekdal keeps Barton guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Barton tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Rekdal pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Barton. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Rekdal blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Rekdal took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Rekdal, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:48) Rekdal moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Barton into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Barton manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:48) A quick flurry of punches from Rekdal sees four of four hit home and then he lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Rekdal comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Rekdal confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:23) A jab hits home from Rekdal and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:06) A feint is bought entirely by Barton, leaving him wide open. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Barton misses with a big right hand, allowing Rekdal to counter with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Barton was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 2 - 03:58) A brutal right hand sends Barton staggering backward! He stumbles and crashes down to the floor! (Rd 2 - 03:54) Rekdal starts pounding away on Barton, looking to finish him off! (Rd 2 - 03:54) Rekdal pounds away on Barton, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 2 - 03:54) Referee Kyle Crisp jumps in and stops the fight as Barton went limp! (Rd 2 - 03:36) By knock out, the winner is Thorbjorn Rekdal! Official Result: 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal defeats Derren 'Hawkeye' Barton (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:24 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Thorbjorn Rekdal thanks everyone from Euro Team Thunder for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Thorbjorn Rekdal gives a show of respect to his opponent. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Eriverton Laurentino (11-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +320) vs. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Utrecht, Netherlands, Favorite: -410) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Laurentino lands a quick punch but gets a leg kick checked. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Van Den Hoogenband uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:16) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 03:39) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Laurentino hits a jab but misses a high kick. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Showing good technique, Van Den Hoogenband lights up his opponent with four quick jabs and then a hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Laurentino quickly throws five punches and two of them land but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Van Den Hoogenband lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Van Den Hoogenband slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:49) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Laurentino scores with a single punch out of a flurry and then scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Van Den Hoogenband misses a jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Laurentino scores with a single punch out of a flurry but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Van Den Hoogenband hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Laurentino uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a jab and also launches a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Laurentino was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 1 - 00:42) Laurentino is dropped by a big right hook! (Rd 1 - 00:34) Van Den Hoogenband senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 00:34) Van Den Hoogenband fires away and Laurentino is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Timing it to perfection, Laurentino sweeps an over-committed Van Den Hoogenband to one side and scrambles for position! (Rd 1 - 00:22) Laurentino ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Laurentino fires away with punches, but Van Den Hoogenband doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Van Den Hoogenband, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 04:20) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Van Den Hoogenband dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:59) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Van Den Hoogenband scores with two punches out of a sudden flurry but doesn't get a leg kick. Laurentino throws four quick punches and lands two of them and then lands a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Laurentino uses a flurry of three punches without landing any but lands a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Van Den Hoogenband misses a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Laurentino got caught low on that last kick, he backs off in some pain. (Rd 2 - 02:47) He gets a few moments to recover. (Rd 2 - 02:47) The fight restarts. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Laurentino misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Van Den Hoogenband to attack with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Laurentino scores with two punches out of a flurry but only finds gloves with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:36) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Laurentino misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Laurentino throws five punches in a bunch without landing any but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a single punch out of a flurry but misses a high kick. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Laurentino misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Van Den Hoogenband comes in with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Van Den Hoogenband, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Van Den Hoogenband ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:45) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 04:19) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 3 - 03:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 03:19) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Laurentino misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Van Den Hoogenband attacks with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:43) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Laurentino lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Van Den Hoogenband is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Van Den Hoogenband slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Standing and trading is not working for Laurentino, so far in this fight he has simply been out-classed and out-struck. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Laurentino lands with a quick punch and then hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Van Den Hoogenband hits a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Van Den Hoogenband is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 01:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Laurentino lands two of a flurry of quick punches but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Van Den Hoogenband manages to connect with two punches out of a flurry and then launches a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 3 - 01:05) Retreating until backed against the cage, Laurentino looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is vulnerable! (Rd 3 - 01:05) Van Den Hoogenband is trying to lock Laurentino into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:05) He gets it and now has a dazed Laurentino in even more serious trouble. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Van Den Hoogenband keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Van Den Hoogenband keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Van Den Hoogenband took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Laurentino, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:45) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Van Den Hoogenband lands a left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:45) Laurentino hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Laurentino is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Laurentino throws three punches in a bunch without landing any but hits a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Van Den Hoogenband scores with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 4 - 03:45) Laurentino hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 4 - 03:45) Van Den Hoogenband senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 4 - 03:45) Van Den Hoogenband fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Laurentino! (Rd 4 - 03:34) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away and Laurentino struggles to deal with them. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Van Den Hoogenband forces Laurentino to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back! (Rd 4 - 03:22) Van Den Hoogenband fires away with punches, and Laurentino is stung by several big shots. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away, but Laurentino calmly deals with them. (Rd 4 - 02:53) Laurentino tries a roll, but doesn't budge Van Den Hoogenband. (Rd 4 - 02:40) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away, but Laurentino isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 02:26) Laurentino tries to turn over and sweep Van Den Hoogenband but can't do it. (Rd 4 - 02:08) Laurentino is in increasing trouble, as Van Den Hoogenband gets both hooks in. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Van Den Hoogenband tries to pound on Laurentino, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Van Den Hoogenband, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Laurentino stops Van Den Hoogenband from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Van Den Hoogenband unloads with some right hands, but Laurentino deals with them comfortably. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Laurentino attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Van Den Hoogenband doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (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 Van Den Hoogenband, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Laurentino 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) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Laurentino misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Van Den Hoogenband attacks with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Laurentino looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Looking very tired, Van Den Hoogenband clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Van Den Hoogenband is trying to muscle Laurentino up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Van Den Hoogenband achieves it, pinning Laurentino to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Van Den Hoogenband is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 04:16) Van Den Hoogenband catches Laurentino with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Van Den Hoogenband hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Van Den Hoogenband smothers Laurentino against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Laurentino gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Van Den Hoogenband stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Laurentino takes a brutal right uppercut on the chin, and that's enough to knock him down! (Rd 5 - 03:04) Van Den Hoogenband knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Laurentino, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 5 - 03:04) Van Den Hoogenband pounds away and Laurentino struggles to deal with them. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Van Den Hoogenband gets over excited trying to finish the fight and leaves himself open to being swept! Laurentino scrambles for position. (Rd 5 - 02:44) The scramble leaves Van Den Hoogenband turtled up with Laurentino behind. (Rd 5 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:27) Laurentino fires away and Van Den Hoogenband is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Laurentino pounds away with rights, Van Den Hoogenband is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 5 - 02:11) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 5 - 01:59) By TKO, the winner is Eriverton Laurentino! Official Result: Eriverton Laurentino defeats Edgar Van Den Hoogenband (TKO (Strikes) in 3:01 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Eriverton Laurentino gives a name-check to everyone at Combat Team Curitiba, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ashley "The Tiger" Ballard (14-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Underdog: +120) vs. Tony Legg (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -160) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Ballard lands a left hand and then hits Legg with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Ballard comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:34) A jab hits home from Ballard and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Legg uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Ballard connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Legg hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Ballard comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) A jab is wide from Ballard, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Ballard can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Legg with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 1 - 02:01) He's down! Legg falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard goes to work on Legg with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him! (Rd 1 - 01:28) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Ballard kicks Legg to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Legg keeps Ballard back with an up-kick. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Legg tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Ballard step back. (Rd 1 - 00:33) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Ballard looks to get on top of Legg. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Legg tries to get free, but Ballard is able to secure side control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Ballard takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) Ballard lands a left hand and then hits Legg with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Ballard comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:34) A jab hits home from Ballard and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Legg uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Ballard connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Legg hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Ballard comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) A jab is wide from Ballard, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Ballard can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Legg with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 1 - 02:01) He's down! Legg falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 1 - 01:52) Ballard goes to work on Legg with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him! (Rd 1 - 01:28) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Ballard kicks Legg to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Legg keeps Ballard back with an up-kick. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Legg tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Ballard step back. (Rd 1 - 00:33) An up-kick makes Ballard think twice about advancing. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Ballard looks to get on top of Legg. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Legg tries to get free, but Ballard is able to secure side control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Ballard takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:55) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Ballard. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Even worse, Legg manages to catch the last kick! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Holding the leg, Legg tries for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Legg can't get Ballard down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Showing his ability to control opponents, Legg simply smothers Ballard against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:37) 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 - 03:35) Legg leans all of his weight up against Ballard, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:35) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Legg had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Ballard lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Legg has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Ballard can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Legg with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Covering up, Legg backs off! Ballard may have rocked him! (Rd 3 - 01:57) Ballard smashes Legg with a big right hand through the guard! Down he goes! (Rd 3 - 01:50) Ballard quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Legg! (Rd 3 - 01:50) Ballard pounds away, Legg is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 3 - 01:50) Legg goes limp for a second, the referee leaps in to stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 01:30) The winner, by knock out, is Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard! Official Result: Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard defeats Tony Legg (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:30 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Ashley Ballard gives a name-check to everyone at Halvoren's, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Thais Antonio Taffarel is the next fighter that he will defeat. Ashley Ballard has the looks that mean he remains very marketable even if he's far from a great talker. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Mack Attack" Petey Mack (11-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tsunesaburo Baisotei (6-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Mack looks significantly bigger than Baisotei as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Mack attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Baisotei throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:51) Mack feints one way and then the other, throwing Baisotei off balance and leaving him badly exposed. (Rd 1 - 04:51) A jab hits home from Mack and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Mack connects with a nice jab and then catches Baisotei with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Mack connects with a jab, but can't connect with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Moving forward constantly, Mack is pressuring Baisotei. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Baisotei lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Mack lands a left hand and then he lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:00) Baisotei collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 1 - 03:54) Petey Mack takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: 'The Mack Attack' Petey Mack defeats Tsunesaburo Baisotei (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:06 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Petey Mack gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Petey Mack celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. He is charismatic and that helps him benefit from these interviews. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Bambang Sriyanto (26-9-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Sumatra, Indonesia, Favorite: -560) vs. Kramer "The Predator" Mayweather (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Honolulu, Hawaii, Underdog: +440) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Sriyanto may have been aiming to get in close, but Mayweather aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Mayweather hits a left hand, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 04:32) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Mayweather hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. Sriyanto uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:17) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Sriyanto connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Mayweather uses a left jab but misses with a spinning kick. (Rd 1 - 03:56) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Sriyanto misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a glancing blow from a high kick. (Rd 1 - 03:35) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Mayweather misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:17) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Sriyanto scores with a jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Mayweather finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Sriyanto hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Mayweather lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Sriyanto uses a flurry of three punches without landing any but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Mayweather hits a jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 01:26) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Mayweather throws two punches but Sriyanto has a good guard and absorbs all of them with ease. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Mayweather shows his good head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past two punches. (Rd 1 - 01:04) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Sriyanto misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Mayweather hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Sriyanto uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:17) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Mayweather took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Sriyanto, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Sriyanto uses a left jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Mayweather scores with a jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Mayweather misses with a pair of jabs but scores with a right hook. Sriyanto hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Sriyanto has a large gash on his forehead, blood is starting to trickle down toward his eyes. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Sriyanto misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Mayweather to attack with a left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Mayweather really used his huge reach advantage well there. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Sriyanto misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Mayweather comes in with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 2 - 03:29) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 02:58) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Mayweather slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:43) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:16) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 01:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Mayweather scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Sriyanto lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:51) For the first time, Mayweather is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 01:41) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 01:29) The clock is stopped as referee Leo Behan wants to check the cut on Sriyanto. (Rd 2 - 01:29) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. (Rd 2 - 01:29) The referee signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 2 - 01:16) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 01:05) Sriyanto is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 00:50) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Mayweather misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Sriyanto comes in with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 00:36) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 00:07) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Sriyanto shows his good head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past two punches. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Sriyanto throws a leg kick but it gets checked. (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 Mayweather, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Mayweather ahead 20-18. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Sriyanto hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Mayweather hits a jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Mayweather is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Sriyanto hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 04:15) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 03:43) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 03:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:14) Mayweather scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:14) Sriyanto finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 02:54) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Mayweather tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 3 - 02:54) Sriyanto has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:37) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Sriyanto lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Mayweather hits a two punch combination as cover for a quick leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Mayweather hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Sriyanto lands two of a flurry of quick punches but gets a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 01:53) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Mayweather lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Sriyanto scores with a jab and also lands a left hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Sriyanto hits a pair of jabs but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Mayweather lands a left jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Sriyanto, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Sriyanto uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Mayweather as they grapple. (Rd 3 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Sriyanto is looking to muscle Mayweather back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:59) Sriyanto achieves it, pinning Mayweather to the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Mayweather is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Unable to get free, Mayweather is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:30) The rest of the round sees them remain there, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Sriyanto, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Mayweather up 29-28. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:53) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Mayweather hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:53) Sriyanto lands a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Mayweather tries to wriggle free, but Sriyanto controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 4 - 04:25) Sriyanto uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Mayweather as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Mayweather tries to wriggle free, but Sriyanto controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Sriyanto is looking really tired. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Sriyanto uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Mayweather as they grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Sriyanto uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Mayweather. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Sriyanto is trying to push Mayweather so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:15) Sriyanto achieves it, pinning Mayweather to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Sriyanto pins Mayweather up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Sriyanto smothers Mayweather against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 02:46) It looks like Mayweather has been cut under the eye. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Sriyanto is aiming to get Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Mayweather can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Sriyanto catches Mayweather with a glancing elbow, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 4 - 02:05) Sriyanto tries a knee strike, but Mayweather blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:41) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Mayweather is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 01:35) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Mayweather misses with a big right hand, allowing Sriyanto to counter with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:28) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Sriyanto is trying to force Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:28) He gets it, and now has Mayweather in trouble. (Rd 4 - 01:10) Using the clinch, Sriyanto hits an elbow to the face, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Mayweather looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 00:55) Sriyanto tries a knee strike, but Mayweather blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Sriyanto looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion, he is struggling to keep his guard up. (Rd 4 - 00:19) Limping slightly, Sriyanto is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 4 - 00:12) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 00:12) Sriyanto misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mayweather attacks with a jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Sriyanto looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Sriyanto 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. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Mayweather in between rounds. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:52) Moving forward constantly, Mayweather is pressuring Sriyanto. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Sriyanto scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 5 - 04:52) A jab hits home from Mayweather and then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Sriyanto limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 5 - 04:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Sriyanto doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Mayweather hits a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Sriyanto has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Shoulders hunched, Mayweather studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Mayweather is off-target with a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 5 - 04:03) Sriyanto hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:38) Mayweather connects with a jab, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 5 - 03:28) Sriyanto gets hold of Mayweather. (Rd 5 - 03:22) Sriyanto is trying to force Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:22) He gets it, and now has Mayweather in trouble. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Sriyanto scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 5 - 02:58) Mayweather blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:21) Using the clinch, Sriyanto hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Mayweather tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 5 - 01:34) From the clinch, Mayweather takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 5 - 01:18) Mayweather looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 01:18) Sriyanto finally loses his grip and the clinch is broken. (Rd 5 - 01:13) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Mayweather counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 5 - 01:02) Sriyanto looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Mayweather misses with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Sriyanto finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 5 - 00:37) Limping quite noticeably, Sriyanto is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Mayweather lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Sriyanto hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Sriyanto is trying to force Mayweather into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:19) Sriyanto achieves it, Mayweather could not fight out of it. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Using the clinch, Sriyanto hits an elbow to the face, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (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 Sriyanto. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Sriyanto. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Mayweather. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Christina Shaw: 48-47 Sriyanto. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by split decision, is Bambang Sriyanto! Official Result: Bambang Sriyanto defeats Kramer 'The Predator' Mayweather (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Bambang Sriyanto thanks everyone connected to Dojo of Zui Quan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Islander" Neil Napier (18-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Oahu, Hawaii, Favorite: -1150) vs. Barrett "The F Bomb" Fforde (10-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Robinsdale, Minnesota, Underdog: +930) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Napier may have weighed in the same as Fforde yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 04:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 04:03) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Fforde doesn't find the mark with a right hook. Napier can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Fforde into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Fforde lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Napier steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Fforde fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Napier fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:15) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Napier doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Napier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Fforde steps in and grapples with his opponent. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Fforde looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Napier stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:37) With control of the clinch, Napier tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Napier has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Napier looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:21) He can't get the mount as Fforde rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Napier gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Napier pounds away and Fforde eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Napier starts unloading with massive rights and Fforde is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 00:23) With Fforde taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:04) The winner, by TKO, is 'The Islander' Neil Napier! Official Result: 'The Islander' Neil Napier defeats Barrett 'The F Bomb' Fforde (TKO (Strikes) in 4:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Neil Napier thanks his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Joaquim "Assassino Silencioso" Fontes (27-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Gordy Gallant (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Charlotte, North Carolina, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Gallant rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 04:47) There's a takedown attempt from Fontes. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Fontes has the takedown! Gallant pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Fontes looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Advancing his position with ease, he mounts Gallant. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Fontes attempts to set up an armbar on Gallant from the mount. (Rd 1 - 03:50) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Gallant has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:10) Joaquim Fontes takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Joaquim 'Assassino Silencioso' Fontes defeats Gordy Gallant (Submission (Armbar) in 1:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Joaquim Fontes praises his team at Escola De Luta, his various sponsors, and the fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Matthew Dean would probably be a great contest. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Dexter "D-Man" Darling (19-6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Favorite: -1200) vs. Blaze "Hellraiser" Weeks (5-5, 1-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Underdog: +950) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Darling forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Weeks throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Darling can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:37) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:04) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Weeks rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 03:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Weeks misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Darling comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Weeks fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Darling can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Darling comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Weeks throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Darling lands a right jab but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Darling steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Weeks throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Darling hits a right hand but Weeks avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 02:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Weeks hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Darling lands a right jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Darling comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Weeks tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 01:51) A jab hits home from Darling and then he lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Darling comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Weeks hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:29) A jab hits home from Darling and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Darling comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Weeks throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Darling can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Darling stalks forward, pressuring Weeks. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Weeks misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:55) A jab hits home from Darling and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Darling comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Weeks throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Darling can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Darling stalks forward, pressuring Weeks. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Weeks tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Darling can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Darling misses with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Weeks misses with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Darling, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Darling is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:47) Darling comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Weeks hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Darling connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:31) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Darling comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Weeks misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Darling can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he catches Weeks with a crunching left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Darling attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Weeks fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Darling feints, causing Weeks to move to one side and leave himself wide open. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Darling connects with a nice jab and then he hits a crunching straight left to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 03:41) Weeks wobbles, then falls! (Rd 2 - 03:34) Darling senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 2 - 03:34) Darling pounds away with lefts, Weeks is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 2 - 03:34) With Weeks taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 03:19) Dexter Darling takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Dexter 'D-Man' Darling defeats Blaze 'Hellraiser' Weeks (TKO (Strikes) in 1:41 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Dexter Darling thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Team Desire. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and he replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Yukichi Sato and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. There's no doubt that Dexter Darling benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Mal Phe Roby (22-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Sumatra, Indonesia, Favorite: -730) vs. "Satanic" Ali Pyke (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Wayne, Indiana, Underdog: +580) Round 1 (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Pyke hits a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Roby scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 04:24) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Roby slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:02) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Roby comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Pyke fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Roby fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Roby moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pyke into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Pyke lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Roby throws a one-two, but Pyke was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Roby initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Pyke fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Roby can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Roby scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked. Pyke is off-target with two jabs but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Pyke dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 01:45) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Pyke slips past a right hook and counters with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:29) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Pyke gets his opponent to cover up with two quick punches and then goes downstairs with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Roby is off target with a pair of jabs but connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Pyke backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy! (Rd 1 - 01:14) Roby tries to get Pyke into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:14) He gets it and now has Pyke in trouble. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Using the clinch, Roby blasts Pyke with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Roby keeps control of the clinch even though Pyke is trying to wrestle free. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Roby tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Pyke isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Roby took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 (Rd 2 - 04:54) Roby comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Pyke manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Roby throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Pyke avoids them all. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Roby steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Pyke hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:23) A jab lands from Roby but Pyke evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Roby initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Pyke fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Roby throws a two-punch combo but Pyke avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Roby is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Pyke rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 2 - 03:51) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Pyke throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Roby sees an opportunity and attacks with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Roby comes forward on the attack. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Pyke manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Roby throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 03:03) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 02:38) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:06) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Roby misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Roby attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Pyke lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Roby misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Roby steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Pyke hit two counter left hands. (Rd 2 - 01:32) A jab hits home from Roby and then he catches Pyke with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Roby comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Roby is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Roby doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 00:34) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Roby slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 00:14) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Pyke lands a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Roby scores with a stinging right high kick. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Pyke steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs! (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Roby took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Roby up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Pyke hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Roby lands two jabs and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:27) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Pyke pushes aside a weak right head kick attempt and comes back with a quick kick. (Rd 3 - 04:16) That last kick resulted in a low blow, Roby is in some degree of pain. (Rd 3 - 04:16) The referee gives him a few moments to recover. (Rd 3 - 04:16) The fight resumes. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Pyke parries away a right head kick attempt and counters with two jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Pyke misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Roby is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Roby is off-target with a jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 3 - 03:16) Pyke lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Pyke is limping a little bit. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Pyke misses a jab but scores with a right hook. Roby doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:43) For the first time, Pyke is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Roby dances round with his hands low, making a big show of how easy he is finding this. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Roby hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Pyke lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Pyke limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Roby lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Pyke misses a jab but hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Roby has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Pyke misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Roby attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Looking very tired, Roby clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Roby tries to wriggle free, but Pyke controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Roby is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Pyke is trying to push Roby so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Pyke manages it and controls Roby up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Pyke smothers Roby against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Pyke scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Pyke pins Roby up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Pyke hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 3 - 00:20) Roby takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke punishes him with some dirty boxing. (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 Pyke, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Roby is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 (Rd 4 - 04:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Pyke scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Roby hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 04:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Pyke misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 4 - 04:17) Grinning broadly, Roby motions for Pyke to try and hit him. (Rd 4 - 04:11) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 4 - 03:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 4 - 03:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 03:12) Pyke lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:12) Roby doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Pyke is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Pyke doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Roby misses a jab and also doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 4 - 02:28) From the looks of things, I don't think Roby has much energy left. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Pyke is limping a little bit. (Rd 4 - 02:20) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Roby is limping noticeably. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Pyke misses with a pair of jabs but lands a right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Roby lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 01:23) Roby stalks forward, pressuring Pyke. (Rd 4 - 01:23) Pyke hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 01:23) A one-two from Roby fails to land. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Pyke is limping slightly. (Rd 4 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:59) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 4 - 00:42) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Using his wrestling skills, Pyke is trying to push Roby up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Pyke does it, Roby is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Pyke looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Pyke has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Pyke tries to pound on Roby, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Breathing very hard, Pyke is looking ragged. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Pyke blocks Roby as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Pyke took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have them tied at 38-38. Round 5 (Rd 5 - 04:55) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:55) Pyke counters a right hand with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 5 - 04:34) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:34) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Pyke hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Roby connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Roby looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 03:42) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Roby hits a jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Pyke doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 5 - 03:13) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 5 - 02:55) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 02:55) Pyke catches Roby with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 02:39) Pyke uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Roby as they grapple. (Rd 5 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Pyke achieves it, pinning Roby to the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:09) Pyke hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Pyke hits Roby, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Pyke hits Roby, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:25) Roby gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Pyke smothers Roby against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Pyke looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Pyke tries to foot stomp Roby, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:05) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five ends as time expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Pyke, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Pyke is ahead 48-47 on my scorecard. (Rd 5 - 00:00) As he sits on his stool, Roby is clearly feeling the effects of some good shots to the rib area. Round 6 (Rd 6 - 04:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 6 - 04:47) Pyke scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 6 - 04:47) Roby lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 6 - 04:19) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 6 - 04:19) Roby dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 6 - 04:03) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 6 - 04:03) Roby tries to wriggle free, but Pyke controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 6 - 03:51) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage. (Rd 6 - 03:51) He does so and now has Roby pinned to the cage. (Rd 6 - 03:34) Roby is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 6 - 03:19) Pyke keeps Roby up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 6 - 03:06) Roby is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 6 - 02:49) Roby uses his wrestling skills to prevent Pyke from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 6 - 02:31) Pyke drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 6 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 6 - 02:21) Pyke hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 6 - 02:07) Pyke keeps Roby up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 6 - 02:01) Pyke uses dirty boxing to punish Roby while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 01:43) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 6 - 01:38) Roby moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pyke into exchanging strikes. (Rd 6 - 01:38) Pyke hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 6 - 01:38) Roby fails to land with a combo that ended with a spinning back kick. (Rd 6 - 01:27) Roby has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 6 - 01:17) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 6 - 01:17) Pyke hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 6 - 01:17) Roby uses a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 6 - 01:02) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 6 - 01:02) Pyke looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 6 - 01:02) Roby cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 6 - 00:44) Pyke looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 6 - 00:44) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Pyke keeps very tight to Roby, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 6 - 00:28) Roby tries to smother Pyke by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 6 - 00:18) Pyke throws several small strikes at Roby, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Round six ends as time expires. (Rd 6 - 00:00) I think Pyke took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 6 - 00:00) I have Pyke ahead 58-56. (Rd 6 - 00:00) Roby needs to protect his ribs better, a large bruise is beginning to develop and may as well have a target painted on it too. Round 7 (Rd 7 - 04:50) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 7 - 04:50) Pyke misses a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 7 - 04:50) Roby uses a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 7 - 04:20) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 04:20) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 7 - 04:20) Pyke doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 7 - 04:20) Roby tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 7 - 04:05) Roby limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 7 - 04:00) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 7 - 03:40) Limping quite noticeably, Roby is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 7 - 03:33) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 7 - 03:15) They engage in the center. (Rd 7 - 03:15) Roby misses with a big right hand, allowing Pyke to counter with a left jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 7 - 02:57) The two fighters engage. (Rd 7 - 02:57) Pyke dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 7 - 02:42) Roby has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 7 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 7 - 02:29) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 7 - 02:02) Roby comes forward on the attack. (Rd 7 - 02:02) Pyke hit two counter left hands. (Rd 7 - 02:02) Roby throws a one-two, but Pyke was equal to it. (Rd 7 - 01:40) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 7 - 01:40) Pyke uses a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 7 - 01:40) Roby hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 7 - 01:26) Pyke limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 7 - 01:20) They come together and strike. (Rd 7 - 01:20) Roby misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a leg kick. (Rd 7 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 7 - 01:00) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 7 - 01:00) Roby misses with a big right hand, allowing Pyke to counter with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 7 - 00:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 7 - 00:30) Roby hits a left hand. (Rd 7 - 00:30) Pyke hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 7 - 00:14) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 7 - 00:14) Pyke tries to wrestle Roby backward and up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 00:14) Pyke does it, Roby is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Round seven is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 7 - 00:00) That round goes to Pyke, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Roby is running out of rounds. Round 8 (Rd 8 - 04:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 8 - 04:45) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 8 - 04:34) Pyke studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 8 - 04:29) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 8 - 04:12) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 8 - 04:12) Pyke uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Roby. (Rd 8 - 03:57) Pyke uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Roby as they grapple. (Rd 8 - 03:40) Pyke uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Roby as they grapple. (Rd 8 - 03:23) Pyke tries to wrestle Roby backward and up against the cage. (Rd 8 - 03:23) He does so and now has Roby pinned to the cage. (Rd 8 - 03:05) Roby takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 8 - 02:56) Pyke catches Roby with a hard knee strike to the stomach while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 8 - 02:34) Roby gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 8 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 8 - 02:26) Roby is trapped against the cage and Pyke punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 8 - 02:14) Pyke catches Roby with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 8 - 02:00) Roby takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 8 - 01:53) Roby is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 8 - 01:37) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 8 - 01:37) Pyke is limping slightly. (Rd 8 - 01:30) Coming forward, Pyke is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 8 - 01:30) Roby can't connect with a jab, but then catches Pyke with a right hook. (Rd 8 - 01:23) Pyke seizes the chance and grabs Roby into a clinch. (Rd 8 - 01:14) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage. (Rd 8 - 01:14) Roby ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 8 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 8 - 00:59) Roby is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 8 - 00:45) Pyke tries to maintain control, but Roby wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 8 - 00:20) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 8 - 00:00) The time runs out on round eight. (Rd 8 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Pyke. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Roby is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 9 (Rd 9 - 04:48) Roby moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pyke into exchanging strikes. (Rd 9 - 04:48) Pyke fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 9 - 04:48) Roby can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 9 - 04:40) Pyke is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 9 - 04:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 04:29) Roby hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 9 - 04:29) Pyke lands a one-two. (Rd 9 - 03:59) They engage in the center. (Rd 9 - 03:59) Pyke uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 9 - 03:59) Roby misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 9 - 03:42) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 9 - 03:11) Roby steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 9 - 03:11) Pyke scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 9 - 03:11) Roby can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 9 - 03:03) Roby has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 9 - 02:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 02:55) Roby misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Pyke to attack with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 9 - 02:41) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 9 - 02:41) Pyke uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Roby. (Rd 9 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 9 - 02:29) Roby gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Pyke uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 9 - 02:12) Pyke is looking to muscle Roby back against the cage. (Rd 9 - 02:12) Pyke does it, Roby is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 9 - 01:53) Pyke hits Roby, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 9 - 01:37) Roby uses his wrestling skills to prevent Pyke from throwing any elbow strikes. (Rd 9 - 01:19) Pyke uses dirty boxing to punish Roby while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 9 - 01:01) Pyke hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 9 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 9 - 00:51) Pyke tries to knee Roby, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 9 - 00:26) Roby forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 9 - 00:26) Pyke misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 9 - 00:26) Roby throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 9 - 00:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 9 - 00:01) Pyke slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 9 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Pyke, but only a 10-9. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 88-83 (Reginald Wodehouse), 89-83 (Edward Wilde) and 88-83 (Christina Shaw). (Rd 9 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Satanic' Ali Pyke! Official Result: 'Satanic' Ali Pyke defeats Mal Phe Roby (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Mal Phe Roby takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Ali Pyke name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Mal Phe Roby and praises his toughness. Attendance: 245 Gate Reciepts: $19,404 Sponsorship: $25,663 Ad Revenue: $400,516 Merchandise: $3,800 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $246,815) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Ali Pyke $7,091 Mal Phe Roby $57,000 Perf: Pyke: $5,000 Dexter Darling $43,010 Blaze Weeks $1,354 Joaquim Fontes $6,800 Gordy Gallant $1,845 Neil Napier $18,360 Barrett Fforde $1,598 Bambang Sriyanto $16,150 Kramer Mayweather $2,090 Petey Mack $10,780 Tsunesaburo Baisotei $1,598 KotN: Mack: $5,000 Ashley Ballard $6,630 Tony Legg $1,968 Eriverton Laurentino $13,740 Edgar Van Den Hoogenband $12,706 FotN: Both: $10,000 Thorbjorn Rekdal $3,834 Derren Barton $1,845 Rob Baines $11,290 Dennis Gallagher $1,5,98 SotN: Baines: $5,000 Tadao Miyazaki $3,450 Hayato Koga $1,128 Ivor Orr $2,460 Keith Plaice $1,537 Dwayne Alleyne $2,400 Gavin Marshall $1,640 Shaun Dico $2,460 Woody Fierstein $2,100 Snuffy Fontana $3,537 Mochihito Yamazaki $1,332 Pepe $2,152 Ademir Coelho $1,332 Drug Testing: $18,016 Production: $22,884 Profit: $161,668 Critical Rating: 73% Commercial Rating: 60% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +3.0% 89.5% (High Level Regional) USA +3.2% 91.3% (High Level Regional) UK +2.4% 86.4% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.0% 59.8% (Mid Level Regional) Australia +2.0% 73.0% (High Level Regional) Japan +3.2% 82.5% (High Level Regional) Asia +2.5% 65.7% (Mid Level Regional) Russia +1.3% 54.0% (Mid Level Regional) Mexico +2.0% 64.5% (Mid Level Regional) South America +2.4% 86.4% (High Level Regional) Central America +1.2% 62.1% (Mid Level Regional) Africa +1.3% 42.6% (Mid Level Regional) News - Rob Baines announced his retirement from the sport following his victory over Dennis Gallagher. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 34-11, with a promotional record of 1-0 in CTC, including a first round submission victory over Dennis Gallagher in the second round of the Middleweight Championship tournament at Canadian Tournament 45. He also won Submission of the Year at Blurcats annual MMA Awards in 2001. - It has been decided that since Baines retired, his opponent, Dennis Gallagher will continue in the tournament. - Mal Phe Roby announced his retirement following his defeat at the hands of Ali Pyke. He retires from the sport with a professional record of 22-7, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Ali Pyke in the second round of the Middleweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 45. He is a former ALPHA-1 Middleweight champion (November 1994-October 1996, 3 defences). - Rhonda Britton announced her retirement at the age of 33, saying that she wanted to start a family. She retires with a professional record of 8-5, including a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a first round submission loss to Akemi Satou in the first round of the Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 24. - The CTC have released the following fighters after their elimination from the tournament: Blaze Weeks, Gordy Gallant, Barrett Fforde, Kramer Mayweather, Tsunesaburo Baisotei, Tony Legg, Edgar Van Den Hoogenband, Derren Barton, Hayato Koga, Keith Plaice, Gavin Marshall, Woody Fierstein, Mochihito Yamazaki, and Ademir Coelho. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Ryuji Ganaha has begun training at Snake Temple in preperation for the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against MacGregor Dare. He is not expected to be with the camp long term, but is trying something different to keep his training methods fresh. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None