Canadian Tournament Combat (Real World Redux)

edisraw · February 25, 2014

Main Card

FW Title: Takeshi Inoue vs. Joachim Hansen

CW Final: Fedor Emelianenko vs. Jeff Monson

FW: Michihiro Omigawa vs. Mizuto Hirota

FW: Shigeki Osawa vs. Seiya Kawahara

LHW: Anthony Johnson vs. Ricardo Abreu

WMW Final: Sarah Kaufman vs. Marloes Coenen

Preliminary Card

WW: Ryan Ford vs. Chris Clements

HW: Jared Rosholt vs. Hong Man Choi

CW: Jae Young Kim vs. Ben Gallant

MW: Katsunan Mazaki vs. Jack Marshman

LHW: Attila Vegh vs. Bastien Huveneers

LW: Jordan Rinaldi vs. Myles Merola

CageRage · February 25, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/73CTC55_zps1d612f9b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/73CTC55_zps1d612f9b.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 3, December 2014</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Yokohama, Japan</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca</div> <div style="text-align:center">Lightweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/jordanrinaldictc55_zps785a85bd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/jordanrinaldictc55_zps785a85bd.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/mylesmerolactc55_zpsb0f5e94d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/mylesmerolactc55_zpsb0f5e94d.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Rinaldi feints stepping in. >Cerola tries for a left jab but Rinaldi moves out of range. >Cerola throws a left jab but Rinaldi avoids it. >Rinaldi comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Cerola tries to avoid Rinaldi. >Cerola avoids the takedown attempt. >Rinaldi slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab. >Cerola throws a left jab but Rinaldi avoids it. >Cerola throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >It seems that Rinaldi is happy to let Cerola circle for the moment. >Rinaldi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cerola. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Cerola backs away to create some more space. >Rinaldi throws a leg kick but Cerola avoids it. >Cerola throws a left jab but Rinaldi avoids it. >Rinaldi throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Cerola attempts to avoid Rinaldi as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Cerola avoided Rinaldi. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Cerola hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting Cerola settle at all, Rinaldi comes in closer. >Rinaldi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Cerola. >Standing his ground, Cerola looks happy to engage Rinaldi in the pocket. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Rinaldi out-wrestles Cerola and gets himself into a better position in the grapple. >Rinaldi attempts to pick Cerola up for a slam. >Rinaldi gets it! Cerola manages to pull guard upon impact. >Rinaldi fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Time slips away as Rinaldi successfully keeps Cerola stuck against the ground. >Rinaldi fires away with big elbows, but Cerola keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Cerola tries to get double underhooks on Rinaldi so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >Rinaldi unloads with some big right hands, but Cerola deals with them comfortably. >Cerola tries to pull Rinaldi in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >Rinaldi pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Cerola is comfortable holding guard. >Cerola tries to pull Rinaldi in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >Rinaldi looks to get past the guard. >Rinaldi struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Rinaldi doesn't allow Cerola to lock him up with double underhooks. >We're into the final minute of the round. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Cerola misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Rinaldi comes in closer to press the issue. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Rinaldi counters an errant left jab with a kick to the side of the ribs. >Rinaldi steps back to avoid a left jab. >An errant jab sets Rinaldi up to counter-strike with a stinging leg kick. >A flicked jab from Cerola only finds gloves. >Not letting up, Rinaldi steps in closer to pressure Cerola into action. >Moving in closer, Rinaldi looks like he may want to wrestle Cerola. >Rinaldi can't get close enough to grapple, Cerola makes sure to keep out of range. >We move into the second half of this round. >Cerola hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Time slips away as Rinaldi doesn't press Cerola, allowing him to circle. >Cerola sneaks a glance at his corner. >Rinaldi doesn't press the issue, allowing Cerola to circle. >Rinaldi comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Cerola is left on his back pulling guard. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >In guard, Rinaldi begins working to pass to side control. >Cerola comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Rinaldi in guard. >Cerola tries to smother Rinaldi by holding him, but can't keep control. >Cerola is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Rinaldi off of him. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Between rounds, his corner told Cerola to be ready to sprawl if Rinaldi shoots in. >Cerola steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Jordan Rinaldi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Rinaldi steps back to avoid a left jab. >Myles Merola is breathing very hard. >A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Rinaldi. >Cerola tries to step away from the takedown. >Rinaldi doesn't get the takedown, Cerola avoided it. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Cerola circles away, creating some distance between them. >Although visibly tired, Rinaldi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Rinaldi moves into the pocket. >Rinaldi dodges a jab, and fires back with a right body kick. >Rinaldi slips past a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Rinaldi to counter with a straight left. >A leg kick gets checked by Cerola. >Cerola backs away from Rinaldi, creating some space between them. >Cerola tries for a left jab but Rinaldi moves out of range. >Rinaldi catches Cerola with a crisp left jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Cerola circles as he plans his next move. >Rinaldi steps in closer to force the issue. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have Rinaldi down as the winner. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jordan Rinaldi! Official Result: Jordan Rinaldi defeats 'Cowboy' Myles Merola (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Awful.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/attilaveghctc55_zps0daad286.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/attilaveghctc55_zps0daad286.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/bastienhuveneersctc55_zpsf8051f55.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/bastienhuveneersctc55_zpsf8051f55.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Vegh steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Vegh throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Huveneers. >Huveneers sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Vegh up close into a clinch. >Huveneers tries to take Vegh down. >The takedown doesn't work, Vegh defended it well. >Vegh turns Huveneers slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. >A jab misses, allowing Huveneers to counter-strike with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Vegh is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Backing off, Huveneers makes sure to keep out of range. >Vegh throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Huveneers. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Huveneers blocked Vegh. >Vegh counters a wayward low right kick with a right. >Vegh comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Vegh is in the pocket, ready to attack Huveneers. >Huveneers uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a crisp left hook to the body. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Huveneers hits a series of quick punches. >Seeing a low kick coming, Vegh strikes first with a straight right. >Vegh uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a right jab to the cheek. >Huveneers uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Huveneers uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a right body kick. >A right jab misses, giving Huveneers the chance to hit back with a big kick to the outside of the right thigh. >Huveneers throws rights and lefts, but Vegh covers up well and none of the shots find a home. >Vegh slips past a straight punch and hits a right jab to the cheek. >Vegh throws a left jab but Huveneers uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Vegh backs away to create some more space. >A speculative left hand from Vegh doesn't find a home. >Huveneers comes in closer to press the issue. >Huveneers avoids a jab and scores with some big right hands! >Huveneers tries for a right jab but Vegh uses head movement to avoid it. >Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Huveneers hits a left jab to the cheek. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Huveneers throws a right jab but Vegh uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Standing in the pocket, Vegh chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Huveneers. >Huveneers attempts to snare Vegh in a guillotine off the takedown. >The guillotine attempt doesn't work. >Huveneers cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >The clock runs down as Huveneers is being smothered against the ground by Vegh. >The time runs out on round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Vegh throws a right jab but Huveneers avoids it. >A jab misses and Vegh counters with a spinning back kick to the side of the ribs. >Vegh comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Huveneers sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Huveneers avoided Vegh. >Moving in closer, Vegh looks like he may want to wrestle Huveneers. >Vegh cannot get close enough to the elusive Huveneers to grapple. >Bastien Huveneers is looking really tired. >Backing out of range, Vegh circles tentatively. >Huveneers doesn't press the issue, allowing Vegh to circle. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >There's a takedown attempt from Vegh. >Huveneers tries to avoid Vegh. >Vegh can't get the takedown, Huveneers was too quick to back away. >Moving in closer, Vegh looks like he may want to wrestle Huveneers. >Not keen on wrestling Vegh, Huveneers uses movement to keep out of reach. >Huveneers circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting up, Vegh quickly steps in closer to attack Huveneers. >Attila Vegh doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Bastien Huveneers looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Vegh throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >Huveneers sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Huveneers avoided Vegh. >Vegh throws a looping punch, but Huveneers avoids it. >Time slips away as Huveneers doesn't press Vegh, allowing him to circle. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Vegh chooses to move forward and try to take Huveneers down. >Vegh can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Huveneers up against the cage. >Vegh attempts to wrestle Huveneers to the ground. >The takedown is completed, Huveneers is on his back and pulls guard. >Vegh attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Attila Vegh looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Huveneers secures an arm and tries to ensnare Vegh in a triangle. >Vegh pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >Vegh looks to pass guard and get side control. >Huveneers comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Vegh in guard. >Huveneers secures an arm and tries to ensnare Vegh in a triangle. >Vegh defends well against it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Vegh looks to get past the guard. >Vegh struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Attila Vegh looks like he is completely out of gas. >Vegh gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks. >Bastien Huveneers looks totally gassed. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Vegh attempts to pass guard. >Huveneers keeps Vegh in guard. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have given the victory to Huveneers. >Bastien Huveneers wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Bastien Huveneers defeats Attila 'Pumukli' Vegh (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/katsunanmazakictc55_zps15aaba95.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/katsunanmazakictc55_zps15aaba95.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/jackmarshmanctc55_zpsd435181f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/jackmarshmanctc55_zpsd435181f.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Mazaki drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Marshman in with a feint. >Marshman avoids a kick to the leg and hits a jab. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, both fighters start swinging! >Marshman eats a left cross during the exchange. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Mazaki hits Marshman with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Mazaki hits Marshman with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Mazaki uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Marshman as they grapple. >Mazaki hits Marshman with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Marshman tries to wrestle Mazaki backward and up against the cage. >Marshman can't do it though, and Mazaki is able to get free. >Mazaki circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting Mazaki settle at all, Marshman comes in closer. >Marshman drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Mazaki in with a feint. >Marshman is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Marshman can't close the distance, Mazaki keeps him away with strikes. >Mazaki feints stepping in. >A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Marshman is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Marshman looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Mazaki uses strikes to keep Marshman away. >Marshman looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Marshman can't close the distance, Mazaki keeps him away with strikes. >Moving in closer, Mazaki looks like he may want to wrestle Marshman. >Mazaki can't get near enough to engage, Marshman uses strikes to keep him out of range. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Marshman feints to the right, trying to draw Mazaki into throwing a strike. >Marshman looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Mazaki. >Marshman gets caught out and eats a stiff right jab. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Marshman steps back to avoid a leg kick. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Marshman is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Marshman is now standing in the pocket. >Using good head movement, Marshman slips past a tight combination and hits a straight left. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Mazaki avoids a quick jab and hits a kick to the ribs. >Marshman throws a feint. >A jab misses and Mazaki counters with a couple of nice shots. >Mazaki counters a left jab by hitting a thudding left hook to the body. >Marshman steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. >Mazaki slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Marshman narrowly misses Mazaki with a right uppercut. >Time slips away as Mazaki doesn't press Marshman, allowing him to circle. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >A jab misses, allowing Mazaki to counter-strike with a nice jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >A speculative right hand from Marshman doesn't find a home. >Not letting up, Mazaki steps in closer to pressure Marshman into action. >Marshman steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >It sounded like his corner told Mazaki to stand and try to use counter striking against Marshman in this round. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Mazaki circles away, creating some distance between them. >Moving in closer, Marshman looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Marshman is now standing in the pocket. >Mazaki slips past a jab and scores with a hard left kick across the side. >A leg kick gets checked by Marshman. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Marshman slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a jab. >A right jab misses the mark and allows Marshman to counter with a jab. >Mazaki lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a quick series of punches. >Mazaki throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Marshman covers up well. >Mazaki lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a huge left hand and Marshman is knocked down! >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Mazaki knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Marshman, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! >The punches rain down, but Marshman keeps composed and manages to pull half guard. >Mazaki begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >Marshman keeps Mazaki in half guard. >Katsunan Mazaki doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Marshman struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >All three judges have given the victory to Mazaki. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Katsunan Mazaki! Official Result: 'The A-Bomb-Ination' Katsunan Mazaki defeats Jack 'Hammer' Marshman (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Cruiserweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/jaeyoungkimctc55_zpsc3f4f1f9.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/jaeyoungkimctc55_zpsc3f4f1f9.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/bengallantctc55_zps79626b26.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/bengallantctc55_zps79626b26.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Kim avoids a flurry of punches. >Kim feints left, then right. >Kim feints left, then right. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Gallant avoids a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a nice left hand. >Kim moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Kim looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Gallant uses his strikes to stop Kim from getting too close. >Moving in closer, Kim looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Gallant uses his strikes to stop Kim from getting too close. >Gallant avoids a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a crisp jab. >Gallant doesn't get drawn in as Kim feints a kick. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Gallant is trying to push Kim so that his back is up against the cage. >Kim ends up backed against the cage. >Gallant gets two quick elbow strikes from the clinch that catch Kim hard before he can cover up. >Kim has a large gash above his eye from that strike. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Gallant pins Kim up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >Gallant steps back to achieve some separation from Kim and gets ready to strike. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Stepping back, Gallant creates a bit of distance. >Kim looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Kim is now standing in the pocket. >Gallant, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Gallant gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Kim uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Kim is trying to push Gallant so that his back is up against the cage. >Gallant isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely. >The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Kim. >The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. >The referee signals for the fight to continue! >Kim steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >A straight left by Kim keeps Gallant from advancing. >Not letting Kim settle at all, Gallant comes in closer. >Kim avoids a body kick. >Kim slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Gallant counters a superman punch with a series of quick lefts. >Ben Gallant is looking really tired. >Moving in closer, Kim looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Kim can't close the distance, Gallant keeps him away with strikes. >The time runs out on round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >An errant jab sets Kim up to counter-strike with a head kick that lands hard! >Jae Young Kim is breathing very hard. >Gallant slips out of the way of a massive overhand right. >Kim throws a left jab but Gallant avoids it. >Kim hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >The fight slows as Gallant sits back and allows Kim to circle. >Gallant, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Kim. >Kim is pulled into a grapple. >Gallant tries to wrestle Kim backward and up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Kim pinned to the cage. >Jae Young Kim looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Ben Gallant looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Gallant hits Kim with a short, sharp right uppercut, wobbling him. >Kim gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. >Gallant hits a knee strike to the thigh. >Showing his ability to control opponents, Gallant simply smothers Kim against the cage for about a minute. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Kim is trapped against the cage and Gallant hits him with a short left uppercut. >Kim is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, until the round ends. >Ben Gallant looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Gallant avoids a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a crisp jab. >Jae Young Kim looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Gallant counters an attempted knock out punch with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Kim down! >Gallant knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Kim, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! >Kim survives then onslaught and manages to pull half guard. >Gallant gets up out of half guard and backs off, allowing Kim time to stand too. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Kim apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >He gets into range. >A left jab misses, Kim counters with a huge right cross that knocks Gallant right out! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Jae Young Kim! Official Result: Jae Young Kim defeats 'Big' Ben Gallant (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:36 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/jaredrosholtctc55_zpsbcdd4c3e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/jaredrosholtctc55_zpsbcdd4c3e.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/hongmanchoictc55_zps04be0de2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/hongmanchoictc55_zps04be0de2.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Rosholt attempts to pick Choi up for a slam. >Choi defends it well and slips away from his opponent. >Rosholt swings wildly to get Choi to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Rosholt is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Sensing a knee strike about to be thrown, Rosholt scoots backward quickly and springs to his feet. >Choi looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Choi is in the pocket, ready to attack Rosholt. >A big right misses, giving Rosholt the chance to counter with a solid punch. >Using head movement, Choi slips past a left jab and counters with a nice jab. >Rosholt checks a leg kick and comes right back with a left jab to the cheek. >Choi dodges a jab, and fires back with a series of quick, sharp punches. >Choi lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a crisp left. >Choi tries for a left jab but Rosholt uses head movement to avoid it. >Standing in the pocket, Rosholt chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Choi. >Rosholt gets a single leg takedown! Choi pulls guard off it. >Rosholt tries to pass the guard. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Rosholt starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Choi. >He shows excellent control to move Choi over and take his back. >Rosholt tries to lock Choi in an armbar. >Choi pulls free, meaning Rosholt loses a great position and is now held down in side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Choi fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Rosholt pulls half guard. >Choi tries to pass the half guard. >Rosholt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Choi in half guard. >Rosholt bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. >There's a takedown attempt from Rosholt. >Rosholt can't get past the sprawl of Choi, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Choi looks to unload with some big right hands, but Rosholt gets back to his feet before too many land. >Breathing very hard, Hong Man Choi is looking ragged. >Advancing, Rosholt counters a left jab by using a jab. >Rosholt misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Not letting up, Choi quickly steps in closer to attack Rosholt. >Rosholt counters a flurry of punches by hitting a left. >Rosholt swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Choi. >He drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Choi to stay upright, the takedown is completed! >Choi is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Rosholt holding him down. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Rosholt pounds away, but Choi isn't troubled by the strikes. >Choi, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. >Rosholt starts trying to get Choi on his back so that he can gain a better position. >He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Choi! >Jared Rosholt looks very tired out there. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Choi tries for a right high kick but Rosholt moves out of range. >Rosholt steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >From the looks of things, I don't think Hong Man Choi has much energy left. >Moving forward, Choi counters a left jab with a left hand. >Choi counters a left jab by hitting a looping right. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Choi still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Rosholt uses his strikes to stop Choi from getting too close. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Choi still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Rosholt seems happy to engage with Choi in the pocket. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Standing in the pocket, Rosholt catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but Choi is able to stuff it. >Stepping back, Rosholt creates a bit of distance. >Rosholt circles as he plans his next move. >Choi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Despite being tired, Choi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Rosholt. >Keen to maintain some distance, Rosholt uses strikes to keep Choi away. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Rosholt throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Not letting Rosholt settle at all, Choi comes in closer. >Jared Rosholt looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Choi still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Standing his ground, Rosholt looks happy to engage Choi in the pocket. >Choi throws a wild right but Rosholt avoids it. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >Choi counters a left jab by hitting two punches. >Rosholt, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >Choi tries to step away from the takedown. >Choi avoids the takedown attempt. >Choi slips past a left jab and fires back with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Hong Man Choi looks totally gassed. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Choi to fire back with a body kick. >Rosholt circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting Rosholt settle at all, Choi comes in closer. >Choi tries for a right high kick but Rosholt moves out of range. >Choi slips due to the missed kick, and falls to the ground. >Rosholt tries to secure a ground position. >Choi tries to get free, but Rosholt is able to secure side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Rosholt attempts the mount. >He mounts Choi. >Rosholt tries to ensnare Choi in an americana. >Choi fights off the americana attempt. >Jared Rosholt looks like he is completely out of gas. >Choi tries to get to half guard but can't. >Rosholt attempts an americana. >Choi stops Rosholt from applying it. >Choi tries to roll Rosholt, but only succeeds in giving up his back! >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Rosholt attempts to set up an armbar on Choi from the back. >Choi doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >All three judges give the result in favour of Rosholt. >Making Jared Rosholt the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Jared Rosholt defeats 'Techno Goliath' Hong Man Choi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/ryanfordctc55_zps51604c26.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/ryanfordctc55_zps51604c26.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/chrisclementsctc55_zps527ec5c9.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/chrisclementsctc55_zps527ec5c9.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Ford attempts to pick Clements up for a slam. >Clements has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Ford ends up in guard. >Ford begins trying to pass the guard. >After a struggle, he gets to half guard. >Ford attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >Clements keeps Ford in half guard. >Clements tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Ford doesn't allow it. >Ford looks to pass half guard and get side control. >Clements doesn't let Ford get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Clements tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Ford doesn't allow it. >Ford starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Ford isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Clements. >Clements tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Ford doesn't allow it. >Ford throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Ford throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Clements tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Ford doesn't allow it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >Ford goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Clements to cover up, then shoots in. >Clements cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Ford pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Clements is comfortable holding guard. >Ford leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Clements. >Ford throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >In guard, Ford begins working to pass to side control. >Clements keeps his guard secure. >Clements tries to pull Ford in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Ford tries to pass the guard. >Ford struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Clements throws out some punches, but Ford leans back to avoid them. >Ford fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Ford uses a smart combination to get Clements to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Clements gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Ford looks to pass guard and get side control. >Clements can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. >Ford starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >It sounded like his corner told Ford to attempt to get Clements to the floor in this round. >Clements steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. >Ford just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint. >A flurry of punches miss Clements and allow him to counter-strike with a kick to the outside of the left knee. >Ford comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown is completed, Clements is on his back and pulls guard. >Ford attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Clements is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Ford firmly in guard. >Using his leg strength to push Ford back a bit, Clements looks to scramble for position. >Ford is too quick though, and grabs side control before Clements can get up. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ford tries to ensnare Clements in an armbar. >Clements stops Ford from applying it. >Ryan Ford is breathing very hard. >Clements looks ready to try and scramble, but Ford is quick to move to prevent that. >Ford attempts to move to mount. >Clements doesn't let Ford get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Ford blocks Clements as he tries a transition to guard. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ford attempts an arm triangle. >Clements blocks it. >Clements tries to move to guard, but Ford doesn't allow it. >Ford attempts to move to mount. >Ford isn't able to mount Clements this time around. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >Clements avoids several big right hands and counters with a sharp body kick. >A straight left fails to land and Clements is able to fire back with a stinging left jab. >Clements feints stepping in. >Ford counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a couple of hard rights! >Ryan Ford looks very, very tired. >Standing in the pocket, a visibly tired Ford chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Clements. >Clements first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Ford the the floor and take his back! >Ford is in increasing trouble, as Clements gets both hooks in. >Breathing very hard, Chris Clements is looking ragged. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >With both hooks in, Clements tries to flatten Ford out for the rear naked choke. >Ford defends himself well against the choke. >Ford attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Clements doesn't allow it. >Clements, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Ford stops Clements from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Clements maintains his hooks, despite Ford trying to break them. >Clements fires away with small punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, as Ford covers up well. >Ford tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Clements fires away with punches, but Ford covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >From the looks of things, I don't think Chris Clements has much energy left. >Ryan Ford looks like he is completely out of gas. >Clements fires away with small punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, as Ford covers up well. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges give the result in favour of Ford. >'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford defeats Chris 'The Menace' Clements (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live In The Late Evening On Rogers Sportsnet In Canada</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast In The Late Evening On Fox Sports Latin America In Mexico, South, and Central America</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast In The Late Evening On J Sports In Japan</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast In The Late Evening On Rossiya 2 In Russia</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast In The Late Evening On Setanta Sports In United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and Africa</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast In The Late Evening On True Sport 2 In Asia</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast In The Graveyard On HBO in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/sarahkaufmanctc55_zpsb5c4b4ae.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/sarahkaufmanctc55_zpsb5c4b4ae.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/marloescoenenctc55_zps54e41ed5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/marloescoenenctc55_zps54e41ed5.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The CTC Womens MW Tournament title on the line in this match. >We are underway! >Coenen steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Kaufman stings Coenen with a pair of jabs and a big right hook. >Coenen steps back to avoid a left jab. >Kaufman keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Coenen comes in closer to press the issue. >Coenen comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Coenen. >Coenen drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Kaufman to stay upright, the takedown is completed! >Kaufman ends up sitting, her legs trapped under Coenen, with her back pressed against the cage. >Coenen tries to control Kaufman against the cage, but finds it a struggle. >Kaufman tries to sweep Coenen, but can't do it. >Coenen tries to smother Kaufman against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough. >Kaufman tries to sweep Coenen, but can't. >Coenen unloads with some right hands, but Kaufman deals with them comfortably. >Kaufman tries to sweep Coenen, but can't do it. >Coenen pounds away with big rights, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Kaufman has good control of her opponent's posture. >Kaufman tries to sweep Coenen, but can't. >Coenen looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Kaufman from a seated position onto her back. >Coenen isn't able to mount Kaufman this time around. >Coenen blocks Kaufman as she tries a sweep. >Coenen starts trying to get Kaufman on her back so that she can gain a better position. >Coenen isn't able to mount Kaufman this time around. >Coenen blocks Kaufman as she tries a sweep. >We move into the second half of this round. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. >A straight left by Coenen keeps Kaufman from advancing. >Kaufman quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Coenen avoids a right kick to the body and hits a nice left hand. >Coenen throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Kaufman sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Kaufman avoided Coenen. >Coenen uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Kaufman presses in closer to attack. >Kaufman looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Coenen. >Coenen seems happy to engage with Kaufman in the pocket. >Slipping past a left jab, Kaufman hits a counter right that knocks Coenen out cold! >By Knock Out, the winner is Sarah Kaufman! Official Result: Sarah Kaufman defeats 'Rumina' Marloes Coenen (Knock Out (Punch) in 7:46 of round 1). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Sarah Kaufman Wins The 2014 Winter Series Womens Middleweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/anthonyjohnsonctc55_zps77dc397c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/anthonyjohnsonctc55_zps77dc397c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/ricardoabreuctc55_zps497a4f12.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/ricardoabreuctc55_zps497a4f12.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Johnson counters a left jab with two hard right hands! >Abreu staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked him! >Abreu gets hit with a barrage of big right hands that put him down! >Almost immediately Abreu has shaken it off and is ready for Johnson. >Johnson stands back and allows Abreu to stand back up. >Johnson tries for a spinning back fist but Abreu moves out of range. >Johnson darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Johnson uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Abreu doesn't let Johnson settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Abreu shoots in for a takedown. >Johnson first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Abreu the the floor! Abreu has to pull guard. >Abreu keeps Johnson, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard. >Abreu uses his legs to push Johnson away, into a standing position. >Johnson leaps over, looking to drop a flying punch! >Johnson only succeeds in landing in guard. >Johnson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Abreu attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Johnson pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >Johnson throws a few right hands to the body. >Johnson throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Abreu reaches up and tries to lock Johnson in a guillotine. >The choke is applied, Johnson has no option but to tap out! >Ricardo 'Demente' Abreu takes the win by submission! >Post-Fight: In an interview, Johnson confirms that he had been suffering with a virus coming into this bout. Official Result: Ricardo 'Demente' Abreu defeats Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson (Submission (Guillotine) in 5:18 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/shigekiosawactc55_zpsc7e29abb.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/shigekiosawactc55_zpsc7e29abb.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/seiyakawaharactc55_zps542419a3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/seiyakawaharactc55_zps542419a3.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Osawa slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >Osawa avoids a jab. >Osawa comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Kawahara pulling guard. >Osawa attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He passes, but only to half guard. >Osawa begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >Osawa struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Using an underhook to set it up, Kawahara looks to scramble for position. >He may regret that choice, as it gives Osawa the perfect opportunity to get side control. >Stuck under side control, Kawahara takes a knee to the ribs. >Osawa holds Kawahara in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >Osawa starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >Osawa shows his ground skills and slips to mount. >Osawa unloads with massive punches from the mount, and Kawahara is getting destroyed! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >The winner, by TKO, is Shigeki Osawa! Official Result: Shigeki Osawa defeats Seiya Kawahara (TKO (Strikes) in 4:14 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/michihiroomigawactc55_zpsade2730c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/michihiroomigawactc55_zpsade2730c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/mizutohirotactc55_zps25513636.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/mizutohirotactc55_zps25513636.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Omigawa slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice combination. >Omigawa slips out of the way of a body kick. >Hirota goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Omigawa to cover up, then shoots in. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Hirota is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Turtled up, Hirota can do nothing about giving up his back. >Omigawa rolls the turtled Hirota over and secures side control. >Omigawa starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Hirota. >Hirota rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back! >Omigawa gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >Omigawa tries to pound away, but Hirota covers up and defends them well. >Omigawa keeps both hooks, despite Hirota trying to pull them apart. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Omigawa tries to finish Hirota off with a rear naked choke. >Hirota doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Omigawa, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >The rear naked choke is fully applied, Omigawa has Hirota flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Michihiro Omigawa! Official Result: Michihiro Omigawa defeats Mizuto Hirota (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Cruiserweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/fedoremelianenkoctc55_zpsefa52268.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/fedoremelianenkoctc55_zpsefa52268.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/jeffmonsonctc55_zps72e90ea2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/jeffmonsonctc55_zps72e90ea2.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The CTC Cruiserweight Tournament title on the line in this match. >There's the opening bell! >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Emelianenko counters a right jab by using a nice left hand. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Emelianenko comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Monson gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Emelianenko looks to get past the guard. >He passes to half guard. >Emelianenko tries to pass the half guard. >Emelianenko struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Monson attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Emelianenko defends it well. >Emelianenko attempts to pass half guard. >Monson doesn't let Emelianenko get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Monson tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Emelianenko. >Emelianenko begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >He can't get free of half guard. >Monson reaches over and tries to lock Emelianenko in a guillotine. >Emelianenko defends it well. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Emelianenko attempts a kimura. >Monson stops Emelianenko from applying it. >Monson tries to pull Emelianenko into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Emelianenko defends it well. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >Monson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Emelianenko. >Monson can't get close enough to grapple, Emelianenko keeps him away with strikes. >Emelianenko looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Monson. >Monson tries to single leg Emelianenko as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Emelianenko. >Emelianenko gets a single leg takedown! Monson pulls guard off it. >Emelianenko throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Emelianenko pounds away from the guard, but Monson isn't troubled by the strikes. >Monson attempts to guillotine Emelianenko from the bottom of the guard. >Emelianenko blocks it. >Emelianenko smothers Monson with his body by pushing forward and down. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Emelianenko fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Emelianenko punches down at Monson, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >The time runs out on round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Emelianenko feints going high but then throws a leg kick, Monson just avoids it. >Moving in closer, Emelianenko looks like he may want to try and clinch with Monson. >Emelianenko ends up grabbing Monson in a Muay Thai clinch. >Emelianenko rocks Monson with a vicious elbow. >Blood is visible on Monson, that strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. >Emelianenko loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Monson the opportunity to wrestle free. >The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Monson. >The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. >The fight will be restarted in the center! >Monson sneaks a glance at his corner. >Not letting Monson settle, Emelianenko moves in closer. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Emelianenko is getting in closer to Monson, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Monson is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. >Monson uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position. >Emelianenko is trying to push Monson so that his back is up against the cage. >Monson ends up backed against the cage. >Fedor Emelianenko looks very tired out there. >Jeff Monson looks very tired out there. >Monson eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Emelianenko catches Monson with a hard right hand to the ribs. >Emelianenko looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Monson proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. >From the looks of things, I don't think Fedor Emelianenko has much energy left. >Monson misses with a foot stomp. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >A jab misses, allowing Emelianenko to counter-strike with a nice left hand. >Monson, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Emelianenko. >They start grappling, Emelianenko looks happy to engage Monson at close quarters. >Jeff Monson looks very, very tired. >Monson tries to wrestle Emelianenko backward and up against the cage. >Emelianenko doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Getting underhooks, Emelianenko looks for a takedown. >Monson blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. >Fedor Emelianenko looks like he is completely out of gas. >Emelianenko smothers Monson when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >Emelianenko has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Monson to the ground. >Emelianenko gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Monson pulls guard. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Emelianenko looks to pass guard and get side control. >Emelianenko passes to side control with ease. >Emelianenko tries to lock Monson into an armbar. >An armbar is applied, Monson is trapped! >Out of the blue, Monson pops his arm free! Emelianenko must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. >The gas tank looks empty on Jeff Monson. >Monson looks like he is thinking about an arm-in guillotine attempt. >Monson gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out! >It looks like Emelianenko must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. >Monson eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Emelianenko lies on top of Monson, basically smothering him. >Emelianenko starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Emelianenko gets past, but Monson stops him at half guard. >Round three ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Emelianenko counters an errant right jab with a quick series of punches. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >There's a ragged-looking double leg attempt from Monson, from the pocket. >Emelianenko sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Monson down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Emelianenko moves quickly to try and lock Monson in a D'Arce choke! >Emelianenko can't get it. >Emelianenko floats over the turtled Monson and takes his back. >Emelianenko tries to put Monson in a rear naked choke. >With his opponent turtled tightly, Emelianenko cannot get the rear naked choke applied. >Emelianenko attempts to use his legs to get an armbar. >Emelianenko rolls through and sinks an armbar in deeply, Monson has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Fedor Emelianenko! Official Result: 'The Last Emperor' Fedor Emelianenko defeats Jeff 'The Snowman' Monson (Submission (Armbar) in 2:17 of round 4). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Fedor Emelianenko Wins The 2014 Winter Series Cruiserweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Featherweight Title Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/takeshiinouectc55_zpsa77d4a3a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/takeshiinouectc55_zpsa77d4a3a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/joachimhansenctc55_zps5201f364.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/joachimhansenctc55_zps5201f364.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>This contest is for the CTC Featherweight title. >And here we go! >A feint puts him off balance, but Inoue is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick. >A right hand misses, allowing Inoue to counter with a couple of nice shots. >Inoue grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, done as a judo-style trip, getting it! Hansen pulls guard. >Inoue pounds away from the guard, but Hansen isn't troubled by the strikes. >Inoue doesn't let Hansen pull him in close to be smothered. >Inoue keeps Hansen guessing with a few quick strikes. >Inoue pounds away from the guard, but Hansen isn't troubled by the strikes. >Hansen brings his legs up and tries to lock Inoue in a triangle choke. >Inoue blocks the triangle attempt. >Inoue throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Inoue throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Inoue punches down at Hansen, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Inoue fires away with big punches, but Hansen keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Grabbing an arm, Hansen attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Inoue defends well against it. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Hansen comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Inoue. >Hansen grabs Inoue and pulls him into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Hansen is trying to push Inoue up against the cage. >Inoue doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >We move into the second half of this round. >Inoue is trying to push Hansen so that his back is up against the cage. >Hansen ends up backed against the cage. >Inoue uses a hard foot stomp. >With the cage trapping Hansen, Inoue looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >An outside leg trip sweeps Hansen down to the ground, where he is left on his back pulling guard! >Inoue tries to smother Hansen, but he squirms free. >Hansen pulls Inoue down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head. >Inoue fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Hansen attempts a triangle choke on Inoue from the bottom of the guard. >Inoue pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >Inoue throws a few right hands to the body. >Inoue gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Hansen, who is on his back. >Inoue comes in and drops a bomb that catches Hansen flush! >Hansen is knocked out cold! >By Knock Out, the winner is Takeshi Inoue! Official Result: Takeshi 'Lion Takeshi' Inoue defeats Joachim 'Hellboy' Hansen (Knock Out (Punch) in 8:21 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Takeshi Inoue Retains The CTC Featherweight Title!</div> <div style="text-align:center">Defenses: 1 (Joachim Hansen)</div> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/resultsctc55_zpsf8a4d625.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/resultsctc55_zpsf8a4d625.png</a> Attendance: 1,964 Ticket Sales: $157,120 TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 127,002 TV viewers (HBO): 338,670 TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America): 296,340 TV Viewers (J Sports): 127,002 TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 211,668 TV viewers (Setanta Sports): 359,832 TV Viewers (True Sport2): 42,336 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Great Fight of the Night: Ricardo Abreu vs. Anthony Johnson KO of the Night: Sarah Kaufman Submission of the Night: Fedor Emelianenko <div style="text-align:center">Updated Tournament Brackets</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/cruiserweightchampion_zpse4b6f537.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/cruiserweightchampion_zpse4b6f537.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2055/womensmiddleweightchampion_zpse5f3e11f.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2055/womensmiddleweightchampion_zpse5f3e11f.jpg</a></div> Fallout - Myles Merola has been released by the CTC after failing to pick up a victory in three CTC contests! Merola leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a first round submission loss to John Alessio at Sunday Night Fights 5, a Unanimous Decision loss to Alex Ricci at Sunday Night Fights 11, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Jordan Rinaldi at CTC 55! Predictions edisraw 58% (7 of 12) (Season Total: 57% (168 of 292)) mmaaddict 58% (7 of 12) (Season Total: 57% (192 of 336)) Jingo (Season Total: 50% (124 of 248)) Judoku1819 (Season Total: 46% (22 of 48)) edisraw has won todays predictions, the tie-breaker being that he selected the correct winner in the main event, and wins a fight pick in the Womens Middleweight Division that will air on the preliminary card of CTC 56, the Winter Series Finale, live from Sao Paulo, Brazil! The following fighters are available for the fight! Adrienna Jenkins Agnes Orton (Regen, Taekwondo) Alexandra Albu Alexis Davis Ashleigh Curry Casey Noland Colleen Schneider Elisha Helsper Jessamyn Duke Julia Berezikova Kaitlin Young Kelly Kobold Larissa Pacheco Leslie Smith Lina Eklund Marissa Caldwell Megumi Yabishita Munah Holland Naoko Omuro Nikohl Johnson Raquel Pa'aluhi Roxanne Modafferi Sarah D'Alelio Sarah Moras Sheila Gaff Suzie Montero Sy Jewett Tandi Schaeffer Tonya Evinger Vanessa Porto Yasuko Tamada Yui Iwakura edisraw, since your picked fight, Abreu vs. Johnson, took home the Fight of the Night bonus, you will recieve a bonus fight pick at the next pay-per-view!

edisraw · February 25, 2014

Roxanne Modafferi vs Sheila Gaff

CageRage · February 28, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 56

Friday, Week 4, December 2014 in Sao Paulo, Brazil

MAIN EVENT

CTC Light Heavyweight Title: Alexandre Ribeiro (7-0, 5-0 CTC) vs. Ralek Gracie (9-1, 7-1 CTC)

A rematch of the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament Final, where Ribeiro won by first round submission to get his shot at the title, in which he defeated Anthony Johnson by third round submission to win the title, and then successfully defended the belt in his last fight, with a second round submission victory over Gilbert Yvel! After losing to Ribeiro in the Finals of the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament, Gracie rebounded quickly, with a fourth round submission victory over Ricardo Arona, then entered the Season 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament, rampaging through the bracket with first round submission victories over DJ Linderman, Trevor Prangley, and Robert Drysdale to earn his rematch with Ribeiro!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Welterweight Tournament Final: Patrick Cote (20-10, 1-0 CTC) vs. Rory MacDonald (17-1, 1-0 CTC)

Patrick Cote made his CTC debut in the 2014 Winter Series Welterweight Tournament, picking up a first round submission victory over Jordan Mein in the Semi-Finals! Rory MacDonald also made his debut in the 2014 Winter Series Welterweight Tournament, picking up a Unanimous Decision victory over Claude Patrick in the Semi-Finals!

UNDERCARD

Light Heavyweight Feature Fight: Ricardo Arona (16-7, 2-2 CTC) vs. Robert Drysdale (10-2, 6-2 CTC)

Ricardo Arona had a good start in the CTC, making his debut in the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, where he defeated Jan Blachowicz by first round TKO in the Quarter-Finals, and took a Unanimous Decision from Trevor Prangley in the Semi-Finals, before losing by sixth round TKO to Anthony Johnson in the Final, then losing by fourth round submission to Ralek Gracie in his last fight! Robert Drysdale's most recent run of success came in the Season 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament, where he won by second round submission over Wilson Gouveia in the Quarter-Finals, defeating former champion Anthony Johnson by first round submission in the Semi-Finals, before being defeated by first round submission by Ralek Gracie in the Final!

Middleweight Feature Fight: Murilo Rua (22-12-1, 2-1 CTC) vs. Jake Rosholt (18-4, 1 NC, 6-1 CTC)

Murilo Rua opened his CTC career with a third round knock out victory over Keith Jardine, then entered the Middleweight Championship Tournament, losing by first round submission to Kendall Grove in the Quarter-Finals, but he defeated Denis Kang by first round submission in his last fight! Former CTC Middleweight Champion Jake Rosholt won his title by second round TKO over Jason Miller, then defended the belt by first round submission over Denis Kang, before losing the belt to Danillo Villefort by first round submission, he earned a Unanimous Decision over Rousimar Palhares in his last fight!

Womens Heavyweight Tournament Final: Cindy Dandois (8-2, 3-1 CTC) vs. Lauren Taylor (6-2, 3-2 CTC)

Cindy Dandois opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Erin Toughill, before entering the Womens Heavyweight Championship Tournament, where she dropped a Unanimous Decision to Gina Carano in the Quarter-Finals, she bounced back quickly with a first round submission victory over Milana Dudieva, then entered the Winter Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, earning another first round submission over Dudieva in the Semi-Finals! After suffering back-to-back losses to Lalani Malley-Mancao, and Erin Toughill, Lauren Taylor has bounced back, earning a first round knock out victory over Christina Riddering, and a first round knock out victory over Valentina Shevchenko in the Semi-Finals of the Womens Heavyweight Tournament! The winner of this bout will face Rin Nakai for the vacant CTC Womens Heavyweight Title!

Light Heavyweight Tournament Final: Emanuel Newton (22-8-1, 1-0 CTC) vs. Muhammed Lawal (10-2, 1 NC, 1-0 CTC)

A rematch from Bellator 90, where Emanuel Newton shocked the world, knocking out King Mo with a spinning back fist in the first round! Emanuel Newton made his CTC debut in the Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a second round submission victory over Roger Hollett in the Semi-Finals! King Mo made his CTC debut in the Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Ryan Jimmo in the Semi-Finals!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Womens Heavyweight: Hannette Staack (2-1, 2-1 CTC) vs. Randi Miller (3-2, 2-2 CTC)

Hannette Staack earned a first round TKO victory over Maria Hougaard Nielsen in her CTC debut, then entered the Spring Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, losing by first round knock out to Rin Nakai in the Semi-Finals, but bounced back, earning a first round submission victory over Ediene Gomes in her last fight! Randi Miller earned a first round submission victory over Christina Riddering in her CTC debut, then entered the Womens Heavyweight Championship Tournament, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Julia Budd in the Quarter-Finals, but entered the Spring Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, earning a first round TKO victory over Lina Eklund, before losing by first round submission to Rin Nakai in the Finals!

Featherweight: Alexandre Bezerra (16-4, 1-1 CTC) vs. Jim Alers (9-2, 2-1 CTC)

Alexandre Bezerra made his CTC debut in the Season 3 Featherweight Tournament, earning a third round submission victory over Cody McKenzie in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round TKO to Shigeki Osawa in the Semi-Finals! Jim Alers made his CTC debut in the Sunday Night Fights 8 Featherweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Lyndon Whitlock, before dropping a Unanimous Decision to Doo Ho Choi in the Semi-Finals, he bounced back to earn a second round submission victory over Mark Striegl in his last fight!

Middleweight: Luiz Cane (13-6, 1 NC, 1-1 CTC) vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi (12-4, 1 NC, 0-1 CTC)

Luiz Cane lost by second round submission to Danillo Villefort in his CTC debut, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a second round TKO victory over Bola Omoyele! Yoshiyuki Nakanishi made his CTC debut in the Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Jack Marshman in the Quarter-Finals!

Womens Middleweight: Roxanne Modafferi (18-13, 3-3 CTC) vs. Sheila Gaff (11-6-1, 0-1 CTC)

Since losing to Shayna Baszler at Sunday Night Fights 10, Roxanne Modafferi earned a third round submission victory over Casey Noland, and a first round knock out victory over Adrienna Jenkins, before entering into the Winter Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, where her streak was snapped by a first round TKO loss to Marloes Coenen in the Semi-Finals! Sheila Gaff made her CTC debut in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, where she suffered a first round submission loss to Lina Eklund!

Cruiserweight: Vinicius Queiroz (6-4, 0-1 CTC) vs. Joaquim Ferreira (13-8, 2-2 CTC)

Vinicius Queiroz made his CTC debut in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Winter Series Cruiserweight Tournament, losing by second round guillotine to Jeff Monson! Joaquim Ferreira started out on a roll, earning a first round submission victory over Hirotaka Yokoi in his CTC debut, then entering the Spring Series Cruiserweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Kinney Spotwood in the Semi-Finals, before being submitted in the first round by Satoshi Ishii in the Final, since then he has also suffered a Unanimous Decision defeat at the hands of Yusuke Kawaguchi!

Lightweight: Joao Schembri (0-1, 0-1 CTC) vs. Vuyisile Colossa (8-1, 1-0 CTC)

Joao Schembri made his MMA debut with the CTC not long ago at CTC 48, but had a disappointing result, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Samuel Guillet! Vuyisile Colossa had a much more impressive CTC debut, earning a first round knock out over Zorobabel Moreira at CTC 46!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Alexandre Ribeiro (205) vs. Ralek Gracie (205)

Patrick Cote (170) vs. Rory MacDonald (170)

Ricardo Arona (205) vs. Robert Drysdale (205)

Murilo Rua (185) vs. Jake Rosholt (185)

Cindy Dandois (145) vs. Lauren Taylor (145)

Emanuel Newton (205) vs. Muhammed Lawal (205)

Hannette Staack (145) vs. Randi Miller (145)

Alexandre Bezerra (145) vs. Jim Alers (145)

Luiz Cane (185) vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi (185)

Roxanne Modafferi (135) vs. Sheila Gaff (135)

Vinicius Queiroz (235) vs. Joaquim Ferreira (235)

Joao Schembri (155) vs. Vuyisile Colossa (155)

CTC 56 Full Fight Card

Main Card

LHW Title: Alexandre Ribeiro © vs. Ralek Gracie

WW Final: Patrick Cote vs. Rory MacDonald

LHW: Ricardo Arona vs. Robert Drysdale

MW: Murilo Rua vs. Jake Rosholt

WHW Final: Cindy Dandois vs. Lauren Taylor

LHW Final: Emanuel Newton vs. Muhammed Lawal

Preliminary Card

WHW: Hannette Staack vs. Randi Miller

FW: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Jim Alers

MW: Luiz Cane vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi

WMW: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Sheila Gaff

CW: Vinicius Queiroz vs. Joaquim Ferreira

LW: Joao Schembri vs. Vuyisile Colossa

mmaaddict · March 2, 2014

Main Card

LHW Title: Alexandre Ribeiro © vs. Ralek Gracie

WW Final: Patrick Cote vs. Rory MacDonald

LHW: Ricardo Arona vs. Robert Drysdale

MW: Murilo Rua vs. Jake Rosholt

WHW Final: Cindy Dandois vs. Lauren Taylor

LHW Final: Emanuel Newton vs. Muhammed Lawal

Preliminary Card

WHW: Hannette Staack vs. Randi Miller

FW: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Jim Alers

MW: Luiz Cane vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi

WMW: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Sheila Gaff

CW: Vinicius Queiroz vs. Joaquim Ferreira

LW: Joao Schembri vs. Vuyisile Colossa

CageRage · March 6, 2014

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Friday, Week 4, December 2014

Live From Sao Paulo, Brazil

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Schembri drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Colossa isn't buying it.
>Schembri waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a crisp jab.
>Schembri isn't drawn in by Colossa feinting to his left.
>Colossa tries for a leg kick but Schembri moves out of range.
>Schembri throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Colossa tries to avoid Schembri.
>Colossa avoids the takedown attempt.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Showing good head movement, Schembri weaves out of the way of a nice one-two combination.
>Colossa lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a great straight right that lands perfectly on the button, Schembri is out like a light!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Vuyisile 'The Cheetah' Colossa!

Official Result: Vuyisile 'The Cheetah' Colossa defeats 'The Dominator' João Schembri (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:00 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Cruiserweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Queiroz slips past a left jab and counters with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>There's a takedown attempt from Queiroz.
>Mamute tries to avoid the takedown.
>Queiroz can't get the takedown, Mamute was too quick to back away.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>A left hand misses, allowing Queiroz to counter with a solid left.
>Moving in closer, Queiroz looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Mamute now has Queiroz standing in the pocket.
>Queiroz hits a nice crisp left jab.
>Blood is pouring from his nose after that shot, it looks like it may be broken.
>That's going to cause Mamute some major problems with his breathing.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Mamute backs away from Queiroz, creating some space between them.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Queiroz.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Queiroz has to go to settle for pushing Mamute up against the cage.
>Queiroz looks for a trip takedown.
>Queiroz gets the takedown! Mamute pulls guard.
>Queiroz looks to get past the guard.
>Queiroz struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Mamute tries to catch Queiroz with a punch, but it is not on target.
>Queiroz looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Mamute attempts a triangle choke on Queiroz from the bottom of the guard.
>Queiroz blocks the attempt.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Queiroz fires away with big elbows, but Mamute keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Mamute attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Queiroz pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly.
>Queiroz begins trying to pass the guard.
>Mamute keeps his guard secure.
>Mamute attempts a triangle choke on Queiroz from the bottom of the guard.
>Queiroz defends well against it.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Mamute sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Queiroz doesn't let Mamute settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Queiroz chooses to shoot in on Mamute.
>Mamute tries to avoid Queiroz.
>The takedown doesn't work, Mamute saw it coming and got out of range.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Queiroz comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Queiroz moves into the pocket.
>Queiroz looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Mamute is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>From the clinch, Queiroz drives a knee to the chest of Mamute, that has to do some serious damage!
>Using the clinch, Queiroz hits a vicious knee to the face! Mamute crumples to the ground, out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out; Vinicius Queiroz!

Official Result: Vinicius 'Spartan' Queiroz defeats 'Mamute' Joaquim Ferreira (Knock Out (Knee) in 9:59 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Womens Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A tight combination narrowly misses Gaff and allow her to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>Modafferi feints an attack, keeping Gaff on her toes.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Modafferi.
>Gaff attempts to avoid Modafferi as she shoots in.
>Modafferi can't get the takedown, Gaff was too quick to back away.
>Gaff counters a wayward low right kick with a crisp left hand punch.
>Moving in closer, Gaff looks like she may want to wrestle Modafferi.
>Modafferi seems happy to grapple with Gaff.
>Gaff is looking to muscle Modafferi back against the cage.
>Modafferi ends up backed against the cage.
>Gaff drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Gaff shows her grappling ability by pinning Modafferi up against the cage and keeps her there for about sixty seconds.
>Smothered against the cage, Modafferi is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about a minute.
>The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
>Modafferi goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Gaff to cover up, then shoots in.
>Modafferi doesn't get the takedown, Gaff was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Gaff uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Modafferi as they grapple.
>Modafferi tries to wriggle free, but Gaff controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Gaff is trying to push Modafferi so that her back is up against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Modafferi pinned to the cage.
>Gaff tries to throw an elbow, but Modafferi takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Gaff ends up backed against the cage instead.
>With Gaff stuck against the cage, Modafferi tries to complete a takedown.
>Gaff shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, but Modafferi does manage to slip behind her so that she has the back.
>Gaff wrestles free of Modafferi and backs off to the center.
>Modafferi throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Gaff not only stops the takedown, she manages to wrestle Modafferi to the floor! Modafferi pulls guard.
>Gaff throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.
>Modafferi tries to ensnare Gaff in a guillotine.
>The choke is applied, Gaff has no option but to tap out!
>Roxanne Modafferi takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Roxanne Modafferi defeats Sheila 'Bulldog' Gaff (Submission (Guillotine) in 8:27 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Cane slips past a right jab and counters with a clean jab.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>A straight left by Cane keeps Nakanishi from advancing.
>Nakanishi doesn't press the issue, allowing Cane to circle.
>Nakanishi avoids a low kick.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Cane to fire back with a solid left jab.
>An errant jab sets Cane up to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Nakanishi gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Cane is aiming to get Nakanishi into a Muay Thai clinch.
>He gets it, and now has Nakanishi in trouble.
>Using the clinch, Cane blasts Nakanishi with a powerful knee to the chest! Nakanishi is staggered!
>Nakanishi uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position.
>Using his wrestling skills, Nakanishi is trying to push Cane up against the cage.
>Nakanishi can't do it though, and Cane is able to get free.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nakanishi circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Nakanishi settle at all, Cane comes in closer.
>Nakanishi steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Cane narrowly misses Nakanishi with a right uppercut.
>Nakanishi doesn't press the issue, allowing Cane to circle.
>Moving forward, Nakanishi counters a left jab with a stinging right jab.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>A low kick is checked by Nakanishi.
>Stepping back, Nakanishi creates a bit of distance.
>Nakanishi looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Cane.
>Nakanishi can't get close enough to grapple, Cane keeps him away with strikes.
>A jab misses, allowing Cane to counter-strike with a hard kick across the side.
>Nakanishi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Cane.
>Cane counters with a right hand that catches Nakanishi flush...and he goes down!
>Nakanishi shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Cane to make a move.
>Cane tries to secure a ground position.
>Cane is quick, Nakanishi can't stop him getting side control.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Cane looks to get a mount.
>Nakanishi doesn't allow Cane to get the mount.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Nakanishi slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Luiz Cane looks very tired out there.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Cane to fire back with a solid left.
>Cane avoids a quick jab and hits a hard leg kick.
>Cane comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Cane cannot get close enough to the elusive Nakanishi.
>A feint sets up a right head kick attempt from Cane, but Nakanishi moves out of range at the last moment.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Nakanishi throws a looping punch, but Cane avoids it.
>It seems that Cane is happy to let Nakanishi circle for the moment.
>A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Cane.
>Cane can't get the takedown, Nakanishi defended it well.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nakanishi throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Cane doesn't press the issue, allowing Nakanishi to circle.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Nakanishi the opportunity to counter with a crisp jab.
>Luiz Cane looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Nakanishi counters a flurry of punches with a solid right jab.
>Nakanishi avoids a flurry of punches and hits a straight right.
>Nakanishi is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Cane uses head movement to avoid an enormous close-range knock out punch.
>A left cross misses, giving Cane the perfect angle to counter-strike with a kick to the ribs.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging!
>Nakanishi gets the better of the exchange, landing a great left cross.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Yoshiyuki Nakanishi is breathing very hard.
>Nakanishi is trying to push Cane so that his back is up against the cage.
>Nakanishi manages it, and controls Cane up against the cage.
>Nakanishi steps back to achieve some separation from Cane and gets ready to strike.
>From the pocket, Cane hits a massive right hook, knocking Nakanishi down to the ground...he is out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Luiz 'Banha' Cane!

Official Result: Luiz 'Banha' Cane defeats Yoshiyuki Nakanishi (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:36 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Featherweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Alers darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Alers moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab.
>Bezerra comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>He has the takedown! Alers pulls guard.
>Bezerra begins trying to pass the guard.
>Alers keeps Bezerra in guard.
>Alers brings his legs up and tries to lock Bezerra in a triangle choke.
>In a show of great skill, Bezerra spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control.
>Bezerra tries to slip behind and take the back.
>He takes the back!
>Bezerra increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>With both hooks in, Bezerra tries to flatten Alers out for the rear naked choke.
>Alers doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Bezerra maintains his hooks, despite Alers trying to break them.
>With both hooks in, Bezerra tries to flatten Alers out for the rear naked choke.
>Alers doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Bezerra, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Alers fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Bezerra keeps both hooks, despite Alers trying to pull them apart.
>With both hooks in, Bezerra tries to flatten Alers out for the rear naked choke.
>Alers fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Bezerra, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Alers doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Alers manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Bezerra on his back.
>Bezerra increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>Bezerra attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Alers doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Alers improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks.
>Alers is in increasing trouble, as Bezerra gets both hooks in.
>Bezerra attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Alers doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Alers struggles against Bezerra and manages to free himself from the hooks.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Bezerra attempts an armbar.
>Bezerra rolls to try and get the armbar, but Alers pulls free and easily secures side control.
>Alers throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Bezerra tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of side control.
>Alers doesn't let his arm get taken.
>Round one ends as time expires.
>That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>It sounded like his corner told Alers to attempt to get Bezerra to the floor in this round.
>Alers feints an attack, keeping Bezerra on his toes.
>Alers grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, down goes Bezerra! He pulls guard though.
>In guard, Alers begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Bezerra tries to pull Alers into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard.
>Bezerra can't get the submission from it, but does use it as the basis for a sweep to side control.
>Bezerra attempts to move to mount.
>He can't mount Alers.
>Bezerra blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>Bezerra tries to lock Alers into an armbar.
>Alers fights off the armbar attempt.
>Jim Alers is looking really tired.
>Bezerra blocks Alers as he tries a sweep from side control.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Bezerra is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Alers can't fend off his opponent and is mounted.
>Alexandre Bezerra doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Bezerra pounds away from the mount, but Alers covers up and defends them well.
>Alers tries to move Bezerra out of mount but can't.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Bezerra pounds away with punches from the mount and Alers is in big trouble!
>The referee leaps in and stops the fight!
>Alers is angry with the referee, and perhaps rightly - it did look like an early stoppage.
>The winner, by TKO; Alexandre Bezerra!

Official Result: Alexandre 'Popo' Bezerra defeats Jim Alers (TKO (Strikes) in 4:30 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Womens Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Miller counters some wild swings with a barrage of hard left hands, enough to put Staack down!
>Miller doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Staack recovers her wits quickly.
>Staack is allowed to stand back up, Miller simply stepped away.
>Moving in closer, Miller looks like she may want to wrestle Staack.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Using her wrestling skills, Miller is trying to push Staack up against the cage.
>Miller manages it, and controls Staack up against the cage.
>Unable to break free, Staack is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.
>Showing her ability to control opponents, Miller smothers Staack against the cage while nailing her with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds.
>Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>Miller comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Staack.
>They start grappling, Staack looks happy to engage Miller at close quarters.
>Miller is trying to muscle Staack up against the cage.
>Miller does it, Staack is stuck with her back to the cage.
>Miller tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Staack takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Miller ends up backed against the cage instead.
>With the cage trapping Miller, Staack looks to try and take her down.
>It looks like Miller is trying to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is completed, Miller is on her back and pulls guard.
>Staack smothers Miller with her body by pushing forward and down.
>In guard, Staack begins working to pass to side control.
>Miller can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>Staack tries to lock Miller into a kimura.
>A kimura is fully applied, Miller is in huge trouble!
>No! She pops free. That was really close.
>Miller tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Staack.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Staack attempts an armbar.
>Staack gets the armbar fully applied and Miller has to tap out!
>Hannette 'Nette' Staack takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Hannette 'Nette' Staack defeats Randi Miller (Submission (Armbar) in 5:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

MAIN CARD

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CTC Light Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout

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Round 1

>The CTC Light HW Tournament title on the line in this match.
>There's the opening bell!
>Lawal drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Newton isn't buying it.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Newton throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Newton doesn't get the takedown, Lawal was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Lawal attempts to pick Newton up for a slam.
>Lawal has him! Slams him down! Newton pulls guard.
>Lawal begins trying to pass the guard.
>Lawal is too much for Newton, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Lawal attempts the mount.
>Advancing his position, he gets mount.
>Lawal pounds away on Newton.
>Newton had better start defending himself, or this will be over!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Newton was intelligently defending himself!
>'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal defeats Emanuel Newton (TKO (Strikes) in 3:17 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Muhammed Lawal Wins The 2014 Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament Championship!

CTC Womens Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout

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Round 1

>This contest is for the CTC Womens HW Tournament title.
>And here we go!
>Dandois slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Moving in closer, Dandois looks like she may want to try and clinch with Taylor.
>A counter right hook catches Dandois hard, almost putting her down!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Dandois throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Taylor tries to avoid the takedown.
>Dandois can't get the takedown, Taylor was too quick to back away.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Dandois uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>A leg kick gets checked by Dandois.
>Taylor throws a barrage of big punches but Dandois covers up safely.
>There's a double leg attempt from Dandois, from the pocket.
>Taylor cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Dandois attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Advancing her position, she passes to half guard.
>Dandois attempts to pass half guard.
>She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Taylor gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Dandois manages to come out on top, with Taylor pulling half guard.
>Dandois attempts to pass half guard.
>She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Taylor looks to scramble for position.
>The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other.
>A straight left fails to land and Taylor is able to fire back with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross.
>Advancing, Taylor counters a left jab by using a jab.
>Taylor circles, looking for an opening.
>Dandois doesn't let Taylor settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Dandois shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Dandois can't get the takedown, Taylor defended it well.
>Taylor tries for a leg kick but Dandois moves out of range.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Taylor feints rushing in, but Dandois doesn't fall for it.
>Dandois steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Dandois.
>Dandois can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Taylor up against the cage.
>Breathing very hard, Cindy Dandois is looking ragged.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Dandois telling her to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.
>Taylor tries for a leg kick but Dandois moves out of range.
>Dandois avoids a flurry of punches.
>Breathing very hard, Lauren Taylor is looking ragged.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Dandois.
>Taylor counters with a right hand that catches Dandois flush, rocking her!
>Taylor comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Standing her ground, Dandois looks happy to engage Taylor in the pocket.
>Taylor circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Dandois catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Taylor manages to pull guard.
>Dandois is trying to pass guard.
>Advancing her position, she passes to half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Dandois begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Taylor keeps her half guard secure.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Cindy Dandois has much energy left.
>Taylor gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Dandois is too quick though, and grabs side control before Taylor can get up.
>Dandois tries to lock Taylor in an arm triangle.
>Taylor defends herself well and is in no danger.
>Lauren Taylor seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Taylor tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Dandois tries to lock Taylor into an armbar.
>A straight armbar is applied, Taylor is in danger of having her arm hyper-extended!
>Dandois loses the hold! Somehow Taylor got her arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Taylor tries to sweep Dandois but can't.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Dandois moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Lauren Taylor looks like she is completely out of gas.
>Taylor counters a left jab by hitting a jab.
>Taylor comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Taylor is now standing in the pocket.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Taylor hits a swift leg kick.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Dandois checks a leg kick and comes right back with a straight left.
>Taylor lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice left.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Taylor hits a sequence of quick punches.
>Taylor throws a wild right but Dandois avoids it.
>Taylor lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a left hook to the body.
>Standing in the pocket, Dandois catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Taylor manages to pull guard.
>The clock runs down as Taylor is being smothered against the ground by Dandois.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>The clock runs down as Taylor is being smothered against the ground by Dandois.
>The gas tank looks empty on Cindy Dandois.
>Dandois begins trying to pass the guard.
>Taylor keeps Dandois in guard.
>The time runs out on round three.

Round 4

>We are back underway!
>Dandois slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.
>Dandois, who is visibly tired, looks like she might want to get in close and wrestle with Taylor.
>Taylor finds herself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Dandois uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Taylor.
>Using her wrestling skills, Dandois is trying to push Taylor up against the cage.
>Taylor ends up backed against the cage.
>Dandois smothers Taylor against the cage and stomps down on her foot.
>Dandois tries to maintain control, but Taylor isn't letting herself get bullied like that.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>With the cage trapping Taylor, Dandois gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Taylor is left on her back and has to pull guard.
>Dandois begins trying to pass the guard.
>Taylor keeps Dandois in guard.
>Taylor tries to sweep Dandois but can't do it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Dandois throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.
>Dandois begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Dandois passes to side control with ease.
>Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 5

>Round five begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Dandois telling her to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.
>Dandois moves away from a right high kick and shoots in for the takedown, but Taylor is able to block it.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Dandois uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Taylor defended it well.
>Taylor tries to uses a whizzer to turn Dandois, but is blocked from doing so.
>With underhooks giving her solid control over Taylor, Dandois looks for a takedown.
>Taylor cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, she can only pull guard!
>Dandois is trying to pass guard.
>Taylor keeps her guard secure.
>Taylor tries to ensnare Dandois in a triangle.
>Dandois defends well against it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The clock runs down as Taylor is being smothered against the ground by Dandois.
>Dandois starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Taylor keeps her guard secure.
>Taylor raises her legs and tries to get Dandois into a triangle choke.
>Dandois doesn't let Taylor get it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Dandois begins trying to pass the guard.
>Taylor comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Dandois in guard.
>Round five is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 6

>And here we go, round six!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Taylor telling her to lure Dandois in and catch her on the counter.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Dandois chooses to move forward and try to take Taylor down.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Dandois.
>Dandois gets a single leg takedown! Taylor pulls guard off it.
>Dandois begins trying to pass the guard.
>Taylor keeps Dandois in guard.
>Taylor attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Dandois doesn't let Taylor get it.
>Dandois attempts to pass guard.
>She can't find a way past the guard.
>Taylor brings her legs up and tries to lock Dandois in a triangle choke.
>Dandois doesn't let Taylor get it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Dandois begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Taylor finds her opponent too skilled, and Dandois passes guard into side control.
>Dandois throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Dandois begins trying to get herself behind Taylor.
>Taylor is in big trouble as she is forced to give up her back!
>Dandois tries to flatten Taylor out for a rear naked choke.
>Taylor doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Dandois blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has given Taylor the win.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Dandois.
>Judge #3 has Dandois as the winner.
>Dandois wins by split decision!

Official Result: Cindy 'Battlecat' Dandois defeats Lauren 'The Pirate' Taylor (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 6). The match was rated as being Decent.

Cindy Dandois Wins The 2014 Winter Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament Championship!

Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Rosholt slips past a teep and hits a crisp left.
>Rua slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches.
>Rosholt covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>A left jab misses, giving Rosholt the chance to hit back with a crisp left.
>Rosholt slips past a tidy combination and hits a jab.
>Rosholt slips past a jab and scores with a nice left.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Rosholt to counter with a crisp left.
>A left jab misses, giving Rosholt the chance to hit back with a crisp left.
>Rosholt slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a solid punch.
>A left jab misses, Rosholt counters with a solid punch.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Stepping back, Rua creates a bit of distance.
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Rosholt the opportunity to counter with a jab.
>Rua looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Rosholt.
>Rosholt seems happy to engage with Rua in the pocket.
>Rua shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Rua can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Rosholt up against the cage.
>Rua tries to take Rosholt down.
>Rua has the takedown, using the fact that Rosholt was pressed against the cage to his advantage.
>Rosholt ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Rua, with his back pressed against the cage.
>Not liking his options, Rua looks to get a better position over Rosholt.
>Rosholt doesn't let Rua get the mount.
>Rua blocks Rosholt as he tries a sweep.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Rua tries to lock Rosholt in a choke.
>Rosholt defends himself well.
>Rua blocks Rosholt as he tries a sweep.
>Rua begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Rua blocks an attempted sweep.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.
>A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Rua.
>Rua can't get the takedown, Rosholt defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Rosholt tries to pick Rua up for a slam.
>Rosholt gets it! Rua manages to pull guard upon impact.
>Rosholt attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Advancing his position, he passes to half guard.
>Rosholt throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Rua attempts to guillotine Rosholt from the bottom of half guard.
>Rosholt blocks it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Rosholt attempts an arm triangle.
>Rua stops Rosholt from applying it.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Moving in closer, Rosholt looks like he may want to wrestle Rua.
>Rosholt cannot get close enough to the elusive Rua to grapple.
>Murilo Rua is looking really tired.
>Rosholt looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Rua.
>Rua finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, Rosholt is trying to push Rua up against the cage.
>Rosholt does it, Rua is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Rosholt shows his grappling ability by pinning Rua up against the cage and keeps him there for about sixty seconds.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Showing his ability to exert control, Rosholt smothers Rua up against the cage for a minute or so, wearing him down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs.
>Rosholt tries dirty boxing, but Rua out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Murilo Rua looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.
>Rosholt looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Rua is pulled into a grapple.
>Rosholt is looking to muscle Rua back against the cage.
>Rosholt achieves it, pinning Rua to the cage.
>Showing good control, Rosholt keeps Rua stuck against the cage and hits him with short punches to the body for the remainder of the round.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.
>That round was pretty dire, and the fans are letting the fighters know it.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Rua tries to get Rosholt into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Rua can't manage it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.
>Breathing very hard, Jake Rosholt is looking ragged.
>Rosholt is trying to muscle Rua up against the cage.
>Rosholt achieves it, pinning Rua to the cage.
>Rosholt pins Rua up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly thirty seconds.
>With Rua stuck against the cage, Rosholt tries to complete a takedown.
>The takedown is successful; Rua seemed happy to take it and pull guard.
>Murilo Rua looks totally gassed.
>Rosholt keeps Rua guessing with a few quick strikes.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Rosholt throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Rua brings his legs up and tries to lock Rosholt in a triangle choke.
>Rosholt doesn't let Rua get it.
>Jake Rosholt looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Rua is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Rosholt off of him.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Rosholt tries to pass the guard.
>Rua is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Rosholt firmly in guard.
>Rua attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Rosholt defends well against it.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have given Rosholt the win.
>Jake Rosholt wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Jake Rosholt defeats Murilo 'Ninja' Rua (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

Light Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Drysdale moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a barrage of big punches on Arona!
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Drysdale has the angle to counter with a stinging jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Drysdale hits a solid left jab.
>Arona uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Drysdale backs away from Arona, creating some space between them.
>Arona hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Drysdale quickly steps in closer to attack Arona.
>Drysdale swings wildly to get Arona to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Arona tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Arona is on his back and pulls guard.
>Drysdale is trying to pass guard.
>Drysdale struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Arona works some separation, and Drysdale ends up standing looking down at him.
>Drysdale tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Drysdale can't hold Arona down and a scramble starts.
>The scramble leaves Arona on his back pulling half guard.
>Drysdale attempts an arm triangle.
>Arona doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Arona tries to break free and scramble for position, but Drysdale keeps him trapped.
>Drysdale starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Half guard proves to be no trouble for Drysdale, who passes to side control with ease.
>Drysdale attempts to armbar Arona from side control.
>Arona doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.
>Arona tries to sweep Drysdale but can't do it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Drysdale is trying to move from side control to mount.
>Arona keeps Drysdale at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Arona pulls half guard.
>Drysdale tries to ensnare Arona in a kimura.
>Arona defends it well.
>Arona struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard.
>Drysdale looks to get past the guard.
>Drysdale is too much for Arona, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Drysdale attempts to roll Arona slightly and take his back.
>He takes the back!
>Drysdale tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Arona blocks it.
>Drysdale blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.
>Drysdale gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Drysdale attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Drysdale has Arona flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission, is Robert Drysdale!

Official Result: Robert Drysdale defeats Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:34 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Welterweight Tournament Final Bout

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Round 1

>The CTC Welterweight Tournament title on the line in this match.
>Round one begins!
>MacDonald slips past a left jab and counters with a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body.
>MacDonald shoots in for a takedown.
>Cote tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Cote avoided MacDonald.
>MacDonald counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, and gets it! Cote has to pull guard.
>MacDonald looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Cote finds his opponent too skilled, and MacDonald passes guard into side control.
>MacDonald looks to roll Cote slightly and slip behind.
>MacDonald takes the back, Cote couldn't stop it.
>MacDonald successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>MacDonald, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Cote doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Cote tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>MacDonald, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>MacDonald flattens Cote out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>The winner, by submission; Rory MacDonald!

Official Result: Rory 'Ares' MacDonald defeats Patrick 'The Predator' Cote (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Rory MacDonald Wins The 2014 Winter Series Welterweight Tournament Championship!

MAIN EVENT

CTC Light Heavyweight Title Bout

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Round 1

>The CTC Light Heavyweight title is on the line.
>The fight begins!
>Ribeiro feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Gracie only just able to evade them.
>A feint tricks Gracie into dropping his hands lower, and he is almost caught out by a quick head kick.
>Ribeiro feints throwing a jab.
>Ribeiro counters an errant left jab with several big right hands, putting Gracie down, dazed!
>Almost immediately Gracie has shaken it off and is ready for Ribeiro.
>Ribeiro hurdles over Gracie, looking to land a diving punch!
>Ribeiro misses, Gracie uses his legs to achieve separation and starts scrambling.
>The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing.
>Ribeiro keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting Ribeiro settle at all, Gracie comes in closer.
>Ribeiro slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Gracie chooses to shoot in on Ribeiro.
>The takedown is successful, Ribeiro pulls guard.
>Gracie is trying to pass guard.
>Gracie struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Ribeiro attempts a triangle choke on Gracie from the bottom of the guard.
>Gracie blocks the triangle attempt.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Gracie begins trying to pass the guard.
>Ribeiro is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Gracie firmly in guard.
>Ribeiro attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Gracie defends well against it.
>Gracie starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Gracie struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Ribeiro secures an arm and tries to ensnare Gracie in a triangle.
>Gracie defends well against it.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Ribeiro looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Ribeiro backs away to create some more space.
>Ribeiro feints left and then throws a vicious right uppercut, narrowly missing Gracie.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Ribeiro feints rushing in, but withdraws.
>Ribeiro drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Gracie in with a feint.
>Ribeiro comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.
>Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Gracie slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a nice jab.
>Ribeiro looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gracie.
>Gracie finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Gracie smothers Ribeiro when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Gracie attempts to wrestle Ribeiro to the ground.
>Ribeiro has the takedown scouted, he tries to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is successful, Ribeiro pulls guard.
>Gracie begins trying to pass the guard.
>Ribeiro is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Gracie firmly in guard.
>Using his leg strength, Ribeiro pushes Gracie away, where he stands.
>Gracie tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Gracie can't hold Ribeiro down and a scramble starts.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>There's a takedown attempt from Gracie.
>Ribeiro attempts to avoid Gracie as he shoots in.
>Ribeiro avoids the takedown attempt.
>Ribeiro looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gracie.
>Ribeiro grapples with Gracie, who made no attempt to escape.
>Gracie attempts to wrestle Ribeiro to the ground.
>He has the takedown! Ribeiro pulls guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Gracie starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Ralek Gracie doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds, his corner told Ribeiro to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>A flurry of punches miss Ribeiro and allow him to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>Gracie just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Gracie throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown.
>Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Ribeiro was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>With control of the clinch, Ribeiro tries to complete a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Gracie defended it well.
>Alexandre Ribeiro is breathing very hard.
>Gracie tries to uses a whizzer to turn Ribeiro, but is blocked from doing so.
>Ribeiro, controlling the grapple with Gracie, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Gracie defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>A tired-looking Ribeiro approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Ribeiro into a clinch.
>Alexandre Ribeiro looks very, very tired.
>Ralek Gracie looks very, very tired.
>Clinched with Ribeiro, Gracie looks to try and take him down.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Ribeiro blocked Gracie.
>Gracie loses control of Ribeiro, who breaks free from the grapple and backs off.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Gracie throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Ribeiro.
>Ribeiro first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Gracie the the floor! Gracie has to pull guard.
>Gracie is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Ribeiro off of him.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Ribeiro attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Ribeiro isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Gracie attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Gracie gets the triangle choke, but doesn't have enough time left to really sink it in!
>The time runs out on round three.

Round 4

>We are back underway!
>Gracie steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches.
>Alexandre Ribeiro looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Gracie avoids a jab.
>Gracie, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Ribeiro not only stops the takedown, he manages to wrestle Gracie to the floor and take his back.
>Ribeiro tries to lock Gracie in an armbar.
>Ribeiro gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Gracie has to tap!
>The winner, by submission, is Alexandre 'Xande' Ribeiro!

Official Result: Alexandre 'Xande' Ribeiro defeats Ralek Gracie (Submission (Armbar) in 1:39 of round 4). The match was rated as being Great.

Alexandre Ribeiro Retains The CTC Light Heavyweight Title!

Defenses: 2 (Gilbert Yvel, Ralek Gracie)

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Attendance: 2,406

Ticket Sales: $192,480

TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 132,132

TV Viewers (HBO): 352,356

TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin American): 308,316

TV Viewers (J Sports): 132,132

TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 200,224

TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 374,376

TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 44,045

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Great

Fight of the Night: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Jim Alers

KO of the Night: Vinicius Queiroz

Submission of the Night: Alexandre Ribeiro

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Fallout

- CTC President Mauro Ranallo is on hand to announce that the CTC have signed an agreement with Sky Italia to broadcast CTC pay-per-view content in Europe!

- Ricardo Arona has been released by the CTC after suffering three straight losses! Arona leaves the CTC with a promotional record 2-3, including a first round TKO victory over Jan Blachowicz in the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals at CTC 4, a Unanimous Decision victory over Trevor Prangley in the Semi-Finals at CTC 10, a sixth round TKO loss to Anthony Johnson in the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Final at CTC 19, a fourth round submission loss to Ralek Gracie at Sunday Night Fights 9, and a first round submission loss to Robert Drysdale at CTC 56!

- Joaquim Ferreira has been released by the CTC after suffering three straight defeats! Ferreira leaves the CTC with a promotional record of 2-3, including a first round submission victory over Hirotaka Yokoi at Sunday Night Fights 3, a first round submission victory over Kinney Spotwood in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Cruiserweight Tournament at CTC 33, a first round submission loss to Satoshi Ishii in the 2014 Spring Series Cruiserweight Tournament Final at CTC 37, a Unanimous Decision loss to Yusuke Kawaguchi at Sunday Night Fights 14, and a first round knock out loss to Vinicius Queiroz at CTC 56!

- Rory MacDonald suffered a leg injury in his victory over Patrick Cote, and will miss a month or two!

- Sheila Gaff suffered an eye injury in her loss to Roxanne Modafferi, and will miss a month or two!

- Joaquim Ferreira suffered a facial injury in his loss to Vinicius Queiroz, and will miss a month or two!

- Michihiro Omigawa was on hand to announce that he will retire following his next fight!

- Jeff Monson is on hand to announce that he will retire following his next fight!

Predictions

mmaaddict 67% (8 of 12) (Season Total: 57% (200 of 348))

edisraw (Season Total: 57% (168 of 292))

Jingo (Season Total: 50% (124 of 248))

Judoku1819 (Season Total: 46% (22 of 48))

Well, it is time to award the Season 3 prediction prize! And this seasons winner is...

mmaaddict! The tie is broken by the fact that mmaaddict had more total predictions.

mmaaddict has won the right to choose a fighter to enter one of our Season 4 tournaments! PM me the weight class you which to choose a fighter for, and I will send you a list of eligible fighters! The following weight classes are holding tournaments in Season 4:

Middleweight

Womens Lightweight

Bantamweight

Cruiserweight

Womens Heavyweight

Lightweight

mistaken · March 7, 2014

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CageRage · March 9, 2014

mmaaddict has selected Jair "Sorriso" Goncalves to compete in the Season 4 Cruiserweight Tournament!

Goncalves is 2-1 in the CTC, with a second round submission victory over Ben Gallant, a third round submission loss to Karol Bedorf, and a third round submission victory over David Oliva!

Goncalves will face impressive rookie Muay Thai practitioner Karl Grove in the Tournament Quarter-Finals!

CageRage · March 9, 2014

News -- December 2014

CTC Signings

Alexandre Pantoja

James Jenkins

Christian M'Pumbu

Vitaly Minakov

Jonas Billstein

Mark Godbeer

Ryan Martinez

Sirwan Kakai

CTC Firings

Misha Cirkunov

Carlo Prater

Dakota Cochrane

Che Mills

Hector Ramirez

Alex Caceres

Myles Merola

Ricardo Arona

Joaquim Ferreira

CTC Popularity

30.9% in Canada (Low Level International) #2 Company Rankings

5% in USA (Low Level International)

23.4% in South America, Mexico, Central America (Low Level National)

22.4% in Russia (Low Level National)

21.4% in Japan (Low Level National)

21.1% in United Kingston (Low Level National)

20.6% in Europe, Africa, Australia (Low Level National)

9.9% in Asia (Low Level National)

CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters

Womens P4P #1: Yuka Tsuji (CTC)

Womens Flyweight (#1 Yuka Tsuji, CTC)

Yuka Tsuji (#1, #1 CTC)

Kyra Gracie (Champion) (#3, #8 P4P)

Naho Sugiyama (#5, #11 P4P)

Claudia Gadelha (#6, #13 P4P)

Tara Larosa (#7, #15 P4P)

Carina Damm (#8, #22 P4P)

Katja Kankaanpaa (#9)

Joanne Calderwood (#10)

Yuko Oya (#13)

Karla Benitez (#15)

Marianna Kheyfets (#16)

Ayaka Hamasaki (#17)

Valerie Letourneua (#18)

Kyoko Takabayashi (#20)

Bethany Marshall (#21)

Jessica Rakoczy (#23)

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Sarah Kaufman, CTC)

Sarah Kaufman (#1, #2 P4P)

Hillary Williams (Champion) (#4, #12 P4P)

Larissa Pacheco (#6, #16 P4P)

Bethe Correira (#7, #18 P4P)

Holly Holm (#8, #19 P4P)

Marloes Coenen (#10, #23 P4P)

Jessica Andrade (#12, #25 P4P)

Taylor Stratford (#13)

Roxanne Modafferi (#15)

Vanessa Porto (#16)

Sy Jewett (#18)

Raquel Pa'aluhi (#21)

Sheila Gaff (#22)

Kaitlin Young (#23)

Ashleigh Curry (#25)

Womens Featherweight (#1 Rin Nakai, CTC)

Rin Nakai (#1, #6 P4P)

Cindy Dandois (#3, #17 P4P)

Amanda Lucas (#5)

Hannette Staack (#6)

Julia Budd (#7)

Lalani Malley-Mancao (#8)

Gina Carano (#9)

Lauren Taylor (#10)

Ediene Gomes (#11)

Valentina Shevchenko (#12)

Danielle West (#13)

Jessica Halverson (#14)

Milana Dudieva (#15)

Elena Reid (#16)

Randi Miller (#17)

Yana Kunitskaya (#18)

Christina Domke (#19)

Otsu Yano (#20)

Chantalle Castellanos (#21)

Maria Hougaard Nielsen (#22)

Ana Maria (#23)

Fiona Muxlow (#24)

Shana Olsen (#25)

Mens P4P #1: Anderson Silva (UFC)

Flyweight (#1 Darrell Montague, CTC)

Darrell Montague (Champion)(#1, #10 P4P)

Shinichi Kojima (#3)

Pat Runez (#8)

Jussier da Silva (#9)

Yuki Yasunaga (#10)

Sergio Pettis (#16)

Abel Cullum (#17)

Allamurad Karayev (#18)

Alexandre Pantoja (#22)

Mamoru Yamaguchi (#23)

Jose Maria Tome (#24)

Will Campuzano (#25)

Bantamweight (#1 Michael McDonald, UFC)

Masakazu Imanari (#4)

Daniel Lima (Champion) (#10)

Miguel Angel Torres (#13)

Wilson Reis (#14)

Akitoshi Tamura (#17)

Masakatsu Ueda (#19)

Josh Hill (#20)

Alexis Vila (#25)

Featherweight (#1 Jose Aldo, UFC)

Takeshi Inoue (Champion) (#2, #12 P4P)

Nazareno Malegarie (#11)

Georgi Karakhanyan (#25)

Lightweight (#1 Ben Henderson, UFC)

Ronys Torres (#6)

Efrain Escudero (Champion) (#8)

Jacob Volkmann (#11)

Paul Sass (#12)

Sam Stout (#14)

Gesias Cavalcante (#17)

Rich Clementi (#18)

Mairbek Taisumov (#22)

Welterweight (#1 Demian Maia, UFC)

Rory MacDonald (#4)

Dhiego Lima (#9)

John Howard (Champion) (#12)

Josh Neer (#18)

Eugene Fadiora (#19)

Middleweight (#1 Anderson Silva, UFC)

Jake Rosholt (#6)

Danillo Villefort (Champion) (#7)

Mamed Khalidov (#9)

Mario Miranda (#16)

Light Heavyweight (#1 Jon Jones, UFC)

Alexandre Ribeiro (Champion) (#2, #11 P4P)

Muhammed Lawal (#9)

Robert Drysdale (#13)

Christian M'Pumbu (#15)

Juha Saarinen (#17)

Ralek Gracie (#19)

Ricardo Abreu (#25)

Heavyweight (#1 Brock Lesnar, CTC)

Brock Lesnar (HW Champion) (#1, #4 P4P)

Fedor Emelianenko (#4, #18 P4P)

Daniel Puder (CW Champion) (#5, #21 P4P)

Sergei Kharitonov (#11)

Josh Barnett (#12)

Dawid Baziak (#15)

Chris Tuchscherer (#16)

Rolles Gracie (#18)

Other Promotions Shows

KOTC: The Damned (Wednesday, Week 1, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Yusup Saadulaev vs. Rowdy Wilbourne

Submission of the Night: Ed West

Score Fighting Series (Wednesday, Week 1, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Tim Boetsch vs. Rory Markham

KO of the Night: Tim Boetsch

Submission of the Night: Jeremy Horn

BAMMA 13 (Saturday, Week 1, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Giovanni da Silva Santos vs. Johnny Frachey

KO of the Night: Giovanni da Silva Santos

Submission of the Night: Dean Amasinger

UCMMA (Tuesday, Week 2, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Wesley Johnson vs. Wesley Murch

KO of the Night: Ed Smith

Submission of the Night: Jeff Lawson

DEEP 52 (Sunday, Week 2, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Kazuhiro Hamanaka vs. Travis Wiuff

KO of the Night: Kwang Hee Lee

Submission of the Night: Kazuhiro Hamanaka

CFC 28 (Sunday, Week 2, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Jay Silva vs. Eric Lawson

KO of the Night: Jay Silva

Submission of the Night: Peter Murphy

AFC 13 (Tuesday, Week 4, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Cole Williams vs. Matt Cain

KO of the Night: James Chaney

Submission of the Night: Cole Williams

MFC on TFN (Wednesday, Week 4, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Jesse Barrett vs. Nathan Coy

KO of the Night: Jesse Barrett

Submission of the Night: Shane Nelson

UFC 180: McMann vs. Zingano (Sunday, Week 4, December 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Rogent Lloret vs. Eddie Sanchez

Submission of the Night: Dustin Kimura

CageRage · March 9, 2014

2014 End of Year Awards

Fighter of the Year: Jake Rosholt (CTC)

Jake Rosholt fought 7 times in 2014, posting a 6-1 record for the year! In January he won by first round TKO over Mamed Khalidov in the Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals, in February, he won a Unanimous Decision over Kendall Grove in the Semi-Finals, in April, he won by second round TKO over Jason Miller to become the first ever CTC Middleweight Champion! In May he successfully defended his belt, defeating Denis Kang by first round submission, but in August he suffered his only loss of the year, losing the title to Danillo Villefort by first round submission! He came back in October, winning a Unanimous Decision over Rousimar Palhares, and finished off the year in December, winning a Unanimous Decision over Murilo Rua!

Promotion of the Year: Superior Challenge

Superior Challenge held five events in 2014, all rated Good or Higher by the critics! They are a small regional company based in Sweden!

Rookie of the Year: Katsunan Mazaki (CTC)

Katsunan Mazaki fought 5 times in his first year of competition, posting a 4-1 record! In May he made his debut, defeating Nabil Khatib by first round TKO, in July he entered the Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Svetoslav Savov in the Quarter-Finals, before losing a Unanimous Decision to eventual tournament winner Dragan Tesanovic in the Semi-Finals, he came back in September, earning a Unanimous Decision over Mats Nilsson, and fought last in December, earning a Unanimous Decision over Jack Marshman!

Show of the Year: CTC 28 (CTC)

CTC 28 was a Fantastic show, main evented by the first ever CTC Middleweight Title Fight, as Jake Rosholt defeated Jason Miller by second round TKO (Good)! The co-main event was the first ever CTC Womens Lightweight Title Fight, with Tara Larosa defeating Naho Sugiyama by first round submission (Great)! Also on the card, Denis Kang defeated Brett Cooper by first round submission to win the Season 2 Middleweight Tournament (Fantastic), Valerie Letourneau defeated Karla Benitez by fourth round TKO to win the Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament (Decent), and Ivan Salavery submitted David Loiseau in the first round (Fantastic) in Salaverry's retirement fight!

Female Fighter of the Year: Tara Larosa (CTC)

Tara Larosa fought 5 times in 2014, posting a 4-1 record! In January she defeated Ayaka Hamasaki by second round submission in the Womens Lightweight Championship Quarter-Finals. In February she defeated Carina Damm by first round submission in the Semi-Finals, and in April she defeated Naho Sugiyama by first round TKO to become the first ever CTC Womens Lightweight Champion! She successfully defended her title in June, defeating Valerie Letourneau by first round submission, and then in September lost the title to Kyra Gracie by fourth round submission!

Team of the Year: American Top Team

Rise of the Year: Daniel Puder (CTC)

Daniel Puder fought five times in 2014, winning all five of them! In January he defeated Dawid Baziak by Unanimous Decision in the Season 2 Cruiserweight Tournament Quarter-Finals, then in March he defeated Guram Gugenishvili by third round submission in the Semi-Finals, and in April he defeated Magomed Malikov by fourth round knock out to win the Season 2 Cruiserweight Tournament! In June he won the CTC Cruiserweight Title, defeating Karol Bedorf by second round knock out, and he successfully defended the title in September, defeating Satoshi Ishii by first round knock out!

Fall of the Year: Randi Miller (CTC)

Randi Miller fought 4 times in 2014, posting a 1-3 record! In February she lost a Unanimous Decision to Julia Budd in the Quarter-Finals of the Womens Heavyweight Championship Tournament! In June she defeated Lina Eklund by first round TKO in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, but in October she lost by first round submission to Rin Nakai in the Spring Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament Final, then in December she lost by first round submission to Hannette Staack!

Fight of the Year: Curt Warburton vs. Andre Winner (Excellent) (CTC)

From the Preliminary Card of CTC 21, Warburton and Winner faced off to determine who would be the alterate in the Season 2 Lightweight Tournaments, Warburton won by second round TKO! Warburton would be used as an alternate in the Lightweight Championship Tournament, and go on to be the first ever CTC Lightweight Champion due to this victory!

Worst Fight of the Year: Scott Wood vs. Ralph Clementi (Abysmal) (M-1)

Far enough down the card to not effect the rating of M-1 27: Pimental vs. Weedman, Scott Wood defeated Ralph Clementi by Unanimous Decision!

Knockout of the Year: Jon Jones vs. Rashad Evans (UFC)

A Light Heavyweight Title bout that main evented UFC 177: Jones vs. Evans II, the two battled back and fourth for four rounds, before things were ended with a massive knee from Jones from the Muay Thai clinch, that had him retaining his Light Heavyweight Title!

Submission of the Year: Michael McDonald vs. Urijah Faber (UFC)

The Main Event of UFC 168: Faber vs. McDonald, that saw Michael McDonald win the UFC Bantamweight Title for the first time, after battling into the fourth round, Faber had McDonald down on the ground, when McDonald sprung a triangle with armbar onto Faber to take the victory!

Main Event of the Year: Alan Omer vs. Waylon Lowe (Fantastic) (MFC)

A Featherweight Title Fight that was the Main Event of MFC on TFN in February, 2014, Alan Omer won the Featherweight Title, defeating Waylon Lowe by TKO (Strikes) in the third round!

Upset of the Year: Lina Eklund defeats Sheila Gaff (CTC)

A fight that took place at CTC 42, and was part of the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final round, Eklund not only defeated Gaff, but dominated the fight, before submitting Gaff with an armbar midway through the first round!

CageRage · March 9, 2014

Picked Fights: Bask In The Glory (Or Shame) of Your Picked Fights From Canadian Tournament Combat Season 3 And The 2014 Winter Series!

mmaaddict (16 picks)

Keith Jardine beat Tomasz Drwal by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:53 of Round 2 (Decent)

Canada Day Clash 2, Monday, Week 1, July 2014

Joe Stevenson beat Tristan Johnson by Knock Out (Punch) in 2:37 of Round 1 (Great)

KO of the Night

CTC 38, Friday, Week 1, July 2014

Raphael Assuncao beat Masakatsu Ueda by Submission (Guillotine) in 3:04 of Round 2 (Great)

Fight of the Night

CTC 40, Friday, Week 3, July 2014

Shinichi Kojima beat Jussier da Silva by Submission (Armbar) in 6:54 of Round 1 (Decent)

CTC 42, Friday, Week 1, August 2014

Michelle Waterson beat Barb Honchak by Split Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Average)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 12, Sunday, Week 1, August 2014

Ayaka Hamasaki beat Felice Herrig by TKO (Strikes) in 3:19 of Round 1 (Great)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 12, Sunday, Week 1, August 2014

Brandon Bear beat Julian Lane by Submission (Guillotine) in 1:17 of Round 2 (Decent)

CTC 44, Friday, Week 4, August 2014

Bill Boland beat Russell Doane by TKO (Strikes) at 3:23 of Round 1 (Great)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 13, Sunday, Week 1, September 2014

Alexis Vila beat Raphael Assuncao by TKO (Strikes) in 3:00 of Round 1 (Good)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 13, Sunday, Week 1, September 2014

Claudia Gadelha beat Jessica Eye by TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of Round 1 (Great)

CTC 47, Friday, Week 1, October 2014

Demico Rogers beat Justin McCully by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Poor)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 14, Sunday, Week 1, October 2014

Jake Rosholt beat Rousimar Palhares by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Poor)

CTC 50, Friday, Week 4, October 2014

Georgi Karakhanyan beat Tyler Toner by Submission (Guillotine) in 2:46 of Round 1 (Great)

CTC 53, Friday, Week 1, December 2014

Christian Uflacker beat Roger Bowling by Submission (Heel Hook) in 3:25 of Round 3 (Decent)

Submission of the Night

CTC Sunday Night Fights 16, Sunday, Week 1, December 2014

Gesias Cavalcante beat T.J. Grant by Submission (Guillotine) in 8:58 of Round 1 (Average)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 16, Sunday, Week 1, December 2014

LC Davis beat Alex Caceres by Knock Out (Knee) in 2:20 of Round 3 (Decent)

CTC 54, Friday, Week 2, December 2014

Season 3 Tournament Fighter Pick: Welterweight, Dhiego Lima

Quarter-Final Result: Dhiego Lima beat Gary Wright by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Poor)

CTC 43, Friday, Week 2, August 2014

Semi-Final Result: Dhiego Lima beat Justin Edwards by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Decent)

CTC 46, Friday, Week 4, September 2014

Final Result: Dhiego Lima beat Tamdan McCrory by Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 2:40 of Round 2 (Good)

CTC 52, Friday, Week 2, November 2014

Congratulations mmaaddict, your picked fighter, Dhiego Lima Won The Season 3 Welterweight Tournament!

2014 Winter Series Middleweight Tournament Booking

First Semi-Final Result: Mamed Khalidov beat Alan Belcher by Submission (Guillotine) in 2:48 of Round 2 (Average)

Second Semi-Final Result: Brett Cooper beat Kendall Grove by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:08 of Round 1 (Good)

KO of the Night

Both Semi-Finals: CTC 49, Friday, Week 3, October 2014

Final Result: Mamed Khalidov beat Brett Cooper by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of Round 4 (Average)

Submission of the Night

CTC 53, Friday, Week 1, December 2014

edisraw (13 picks)

Carina Damm beat Jessica Eye by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:49 of Round 1 (Great)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 12, Sunday, Week 1, August 2014

Paul Sass beat John Makdessi by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 1:57 of Round 1 (Good)

Fight of the Night

CTC 43, Friday, Week 2, August 2014

Igor Gracie beat Carlos Newton by Submission (Kimura) in 3:00 of Round 2 (Average)

CTC 44, Friday, Week 4, August 2014

Walel Watson beat Issei Tamura by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:44 of Round 1 (Good)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 13, Sunday, Week 1, September 2014

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou beat DJ Linderman by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:58 of Round 1 (Good)

CTC 45, Friday, Week 2, September 2014

Leonard Garcia beat Pat Schilling by TKO (Strikes) in 1:41 of Round 1 (Good)

CTC 46, Friday, Week 4, September 2014

Devin Cole beat Pat Barry by TKO (Strikes) in 4:37 of Round 1 (Decent)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 14, Sunday, Week 1, October 2014

War Machine beat DaMarques Johnson by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Decent)

CTC 51, Friday, Week 1, November 2014

Amanada Lucas beat Julia Budd by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:26 of Round 2 (Decent)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 15, Sunday, Week 1, November 2014

Shane Carwin beat Andrei Arlovski by Knock Out (Punch) in 0:55 of Round 2 (Great)

CTC 52, Friday, Week 2, November 2014

Tyson Griffin beat Mark Holst by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Good)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 16, Sunday, Week 1, December 2014

Ricardo Abreu beat Anthony Johnson by Submission (Guillotine) in 5:18 of Round 1 (Great)

Fight of the Night

CTC 55, Friday, Week 3, December 2014

Roxanne Modafferi beat Sheila Gaff by Submission (Guillotine) in 8:27 of Round 1 (Decent)

CTC 56, Friday, Week 4, December 2014

2014 Winter Series Lightweight Tournament Booking

First Semi-Final Result: Paul Sass beat Eddie Alvarez by Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 6:33 of Round 1 (Fantastic)

Fight of the Night

Second Semi-Final Result: Mark Bocek beat Rick Hawn by Submission (Guillotine) in 5:21 of Round 1 (Good)

Submission of the Night

Both Semi-Finals: CTC 52, Friday, Week 2, November 2014

Final Result: Paul Sass beat Mark Bocek by Submission (Kneebar) in 3:25 of Round 3 (Great)

Fight of the Night

CTC Sunday Night Fights 16, Sunday, Week 1, December 2014

Jingo (5 picks)

Daniel Gracie beat Travis Lutter by Submission (Triangle with Armbar) in 9:04 of Round 1 (Poor)

Submission of the Night

Canada Day Clash 2, Monday, Week 1, July 2014

Claudia Gadelha beat Joanne Calderwood by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Decent)

CTC 39, Friday, Week 2, July 2014

Chris Barnett beat James Thompson by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:46 of Round 2 (Fantastic)

Fight of the Night, KO of the Night

CTC 41, Friday, Week 4, July 2014

Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc beat Emi Tomimatsu by TKO (Strikes) in 2:39 of Round 1 (Great)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 12, Sunday, Week 1, August 2014

Travis Calanoc beat Bart Palaszewski by TKO (Strikes) in 3:26 of Round 2 (Average)

CTC 48, Friday, Week 2, October 2014

Season 3 Tournament Fighter Pick: Womens Middleweight, Leslie Smith

Quarter-Final Result: Ashleigh Curry beat Leslie Smith by Knock Out (Punch) in 6:32 of Round 1 (Good)

CTC 42, Friday, Week 1, August 2014

2014 Winter Series Womens Lightweight Tournament Booking

First Semi-Final Result: Katja Kankaanpaa beat Jessica Branco by Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of Round 3 (Poor)

Second Semi-Final Result: Valerie Letourneau beat Jessica Rakoczy by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:23 of Round 1 (Great)

Both Semi-Finals: CTC 50, Friday, Week 4, October 2014

Final Result: Katja Kankaanpaa beat Valerie Letourneau by Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:03 of Round 6 (Average)

Judoku1819 (1 pick)

Sergio Pettis beat Louis Gaudinot by Knock Out (Punch) in 6:24 of Round 1 (Average)

CTC 49, Friday, Week 3, October 2014

CageRage · March 12, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 57: Season 4 Premiere

Friday, Week 1, January 2015 in Ontario, Canada

MAIN EVENT

CTC Welterweight Title: John Howard (20-8, 4-1 CTC) vs. Dhiego Lima (13-2, 7-1 CTC)

Since losing to Rich Attonito in his CTC debut, John Howard has been rampaging through the ranks, after a first round TKO victory over Jorge Santiago, Howard was entered in the 2014 Spring Series Welterweight Tournament, where he knocked out Sean Pierson in the second round in the Semi-Finals, then submitted Matt Riddle in round number 5 in the Final, earning his shot at the title, which he successfully won, defeating Josh Neer in a 44 second knock out! Since losing the Final of the Welterweight Championship Tournament to Tamdan McCrory, Dhiego Lima beat Charlie Brenneman by first round TKO, and earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Cory MacDonald, before entering the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, where he earned Unanimous Decision victories over Gary Wright in the Quarter-Finals, and Justin Edwards in the Semi-Finals, before winning his rematch with Tamdan McCrory by second round submission to earn his title shot!

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Womens Middleweight Title: Hillary Williams (6-0, 5-0 CTC) vs. Holly Holm (8-1, 5-1 CTC)

Hillary Williams ran through the Season 1 Womens Middleweight Tournament, defeating Adrienna Jenkins by Unanimous Decision, and scoring first round submission victories over Vanessa Mariscal, and Raquel Pa'aluhi, she then took full advantage of her title shot, earning a first round submission victory over Sy Jewett to win the CTC Womens Middleweight Title, and successfully defended the title against the challenge of Spring Series Tournament winner Yasuko Tamada, via a six-round Unanimous Decision in her last fight! Since losing to Sy Jewett in the Semi-Finals of the Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament, Holly Holm earned a second round TKO victory over Munah Holland, then entered the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning Unanimous Decision victories over Marloes Coenen in the Quarter-Finals, and Lina Eklund in the Semi-Finals, before defeating Kaitlin Young by first round TKO to earn her shot at the title!

UNDERCARD

Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Wanderlei Silva (36-14-1, 1 NC, 1-0 CTC) vs. Dragan Tesanovic (11-5, 3-3 CTC)

Wanderlei Silva came into his CTC debut, looking to prove that he hadn't lost a step after being drummed out of the UFC following consecutive defeats to Tim Credeur, and Magnus Cedenblad, and did just that with a vicious first round knock out of Thales Leites! He is a formidable opponent for Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament winner Dragan Tesanovic to draw in against, after losing three straight to open his CTC career, Tesanovic entered the Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament with very little hype behind him, but earned a first round submission over Miguel Hayes, a Unanimous Decision over Katsunan Mazaki, and a first round TKO over Vyacheslav Vasilevsky to earn his spot in the Season 4 Tournament!

Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Michael Kuiper (12-3, CTC Debut) vs. Joe Doerksen (50-17, 2-1 CTC)

Judo practitioner Michael Kuiper has both heavy hands and excellent grappling, and is very hard to take down, however, he comes to the CTC off back to back losses to Tom Lawlor, and Vitor Belfort that saw him released by the UFC! Joe Doerksen earned a first round submission victory over Ivan salaverry in his CTC debut, but when he entered the Middleweight Championship Tournament, he lost by first round submission to Danillo Villefort in the Quarter-Finals, he bounced back in his last fight, earning a first round submission over David Loiseau!

Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Dongi Yang (13-4, 3-1 CTC) vs. Dustin Jacoby (10-4, 1-0 CTC)

Dongi Yang was a finalist in the Canada Day Clash 1 Middleweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Steve Cantwell in the Quarter-Finals, and a Split Decision victory over Svetoslav Savov in the Semi-Finals, before losing the Final to Brett Cooper by fourth round submission, he bounced back in his last fight, earning a second round TKO victory over Jason Miller! Dustin Jacoby made his CTC debut not long ago, winning a very entertaining Unanimous Decision over fellow debutant Mike Wiatko!

Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Luke Harris (12-3, 1 NC, 2-1 CTC) vs. Raul Castillo (8-1, CTC Debut)

After losing his CTC debut to Jake Rosholt by Unanimous Decision, Luke Harris has earned back to back victories, both by first round submission over Dragan Tesanovic, and Ali Mokdad! Raul Castillo is a BJJ black belt under Pedro Hemeterio, and has an excellent submission game, however his stand-up, and wrestling are far behind that level! Castillo comes to the CTC off consecutive victories over Leandro Silva, and Gustavo Sampaio in Pancrase!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light Heavyweight: Roger Hollett (13-6, 0-1 CTC) vs. Dwayne Lewis (13-8, CTC Debut)

Roger Hollett made his CTC debut in the 2014 Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, losing in the Semi-Finals to Emanuel Newton by second round submission! Dwayne Lewis is a talented kickboxer, he lacks top talent, but his strong chin, and will to win sometimes lead to victory anyway! He comes to the CTC off a third round knock out victory over Alex Steibling in MFC!

Flyweight: Alexandre Pantoja (11-2, CTC Debut) vs. Mamoru Yamaguchi (27-8-3, 1-2 CTC)

Alexandre Pantoja is a well rounded fighter, trained to a high level in both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Muay Thai, he has some power in his hands, but his real threat is his top level ground game, with excellent submission attacks! Pantoja comes to the CTC off 2 victories in 2014, a Unanimous Decision victory over Rodrigo Santos that saw him win the ROC Flyweight Title, and a first round knock out victory over Sam Thao that saw him retain that title! He vacated the title to sign with the CTC! Mamoru Yamaguchi struggled to start his CTC career, with a Unanimous Decision loss to Yasuhiro Urushitani in the Flyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals, and a first round TKO loss to Dileno Lopes, before turning things around in his last fight, earning a first round TKO victory over Jesse Taitano!

Featherweight: Mark Streigl (9-2, 0-2 CTC) vs. Brad Cardinal (13-10, 0-2 CTC)

Mark Streigl entered the CTC with a lot of hype behind him, but thus far has proven to not be up to the challenge, suffering a Split Decision loss to Doo Ho Choi, and a second round submission loss to Jim Alers! Brad Cardinal has also struggled, losing by first round knock out to Tristan Johnson, and by Split Decision to Stephane Bernadel! The loser will likely not be with the CTC following the fight!

Womens Middleweight: Jessamyn Duke (3-0, 1 NC, CTC Debut) vs. Munah Holland (5-5, 1-3 CTC)

Jessamyn Duke is a talented mixed martial artist, known more for her striking, she however also has the ability to work submissions, and is a dangerous all around opponent! Duke is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Peggy Morgan on The Ultimate Fighter 18 Finale! Munah Holland dropped a Unanimous Decision to Colleen Schneider in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 1 Womens Middleweight Tournament, but bounced back in her next fight, earning a Unanimous Decision over Taylor Stratford, however, she has lost back to back fights now, by second round TKO to Holly Holm, and by first round TKO to Raquel Pa'aluhi, and this could be a must win for her!

Heavyweight: Ajlin Ahmic (10-4, 0-1 CTC) vs. Greg Lauzon (0-2, 0-2 CTC)

Ajlin Ahmic made his CTC debut not long ago, suffering a disappointing result, as he lost by first round TKO in just 49 seconds to Chris Barnett! Greg Lauzon has had trouble translating his solid amateur wrestling career into MMA success, losing by first round TKO to Christian Morecraft, and by first round knock out to Lonnie Race, and this is likely his last chance to prove he belongs at this level of the sport!

Womens Heavyweight: Gina Mazany (3-0, CTC Debut) vs. Shana Olsen (4-4, 0-2 CTC)

Gina Mazany is a young Brazilian Jiu Jitsu player, still evolving her MMA game, she also has some striking skill, but her main advantages will lie on the ground! She comes to the CTC having won all three of her professional bouts, and coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Priscilla White! Shana Olsen has struggled thus far in the CTC, losing by second round TKO to Julia Budd, and by first round submission to Danielle West!

Tournament Bracket

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Weigh-In Results

John Howard (170) vs. Dhiego Lima (170)

Hillary Williams (135) vs. Holly Holm (135)

Wanderlei Silva (185) vs. Dragan Tesanovic (185)

Michael Kuiper (185) vs. Joe Doerksen (185)

Dongi Yang (185) vs. Dustin Jacoby (185)

Luke Harris (185) vs. Raul Castillo (185)

Roger Hollett (205) vs. Dwayne Lewis (205)

Alexandre Pantoja (125) vs. Mamoru Yamaguchi (125)

Mark Streigl (145) vs. Brad Cardinal (145)

Jessamyn Duke (135) vs. Munah Holland (135)

Ajlin Ahmic (250) vs. Greg Lauzon (260)

Gina Mazany (136) vs. Shana Olsen (145)

CTC 57 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WW Title: John Howard © vs. Dhiego Lima

WMW Title: Hillary Williams © vs. Holly Holm

MW QF: Wanderlei Silva vs. Dragan Tesanovic

MW QF: Michael Kuiper vs. Joe Doerksen

MW QF: Dongi Yang vs. Dustin Jacoby

MW QF: Luke Harris vs. Raul Castillo

Preliminary Card

LHW: Roger Hollett vs. Dwayne Lewis

FLY: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Mamoru Yamaguchi

FW: Mark Streigl vs. Brad Cardinal

WMW: Jessamyn Duke vs. Munah Holland

HW: Ajlin Ahmic vs. Greg Lauzon

WHW: Gina Mazany vs. Shana Olsen

mmaaddict · March 12, 2014

Main Card

MW QF: Wanderlei Silva vs. Dragan Tesanovic

MW QF: Michael Kuiper vs. Joe Doerksen

MW QF: Dongi Yang vs. Dustin Jacoby

MW QF: Luke Harris vs. Raul Castillo

Preliminary Card

LHW: Roger Hollett vs. Dwayne Lewis

FLY: Alexandre Pantoja vs. Mamoru Yamaguchi

FW: Mark Streigl vs. Brad Cardinal

WMW: Jessamyn Duke vs. Munah Holland

HW: Ajlin Ahmic vs. Greg Lauzon

WHW: Gina Mazany vs. Shana Olsen

CageRage · March 16, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/75CTC57_zps140e4e04.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/75CTC57_zps140e4e04.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 1, January 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Toronto, Ontario</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca</div> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/ginamazanyctc57_zps53692949.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/ginamazanyctc57_zps53692949.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/shanaolsenctc57_zps686d47c4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/shanaolsenctc57_zps686d47c4.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Mazany chooses to shoot in on Olsen. >Mazany walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >Mazany slips out of the way of a jab. >Mazany is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Olsen. >Strikes from Olsen keep Mazany from stepping in too close, and she is forced to step back. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Olsen to fire back with a solid left jab. >Olsen looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Mazany. >Mazany waits for Olsen to step in, then she scores with a quick takedown. >Mazany tries to pass the guard. >She passes to side control. >Mazany attempts an armbar. >Olsen gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Gina Mazany! Official Result: Gina 'Danger' Mazany defeats Shana 'Rock Solid' Olsen (Submission (Armbar) in 3:46 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/ajlinahmicctc57_zps7f300f86.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/ajlinahmicctc57_zps7f300f86.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/greglauzonctc57_zps42856369.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/greglauzonctc57_zps42856369.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Ahmic avoids a quick jab and hits a quick left. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Ahmic to fire back with a quick left. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Lauzon circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting Lauzon settle, Ahmic moves in closer. >Ahmic throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Lauzon stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. >Unable to get free, Lauzon is smothered up against the cage for about sixty seconds. >With Lauzon stuck against the cage, Ahmic tries to set up a judo-style throw. >A great inside leg trip sees Lauzon get thrown to the mat, and Ahmic is left in guard. >Ahmic begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >After a struggle, he gets to half guard. >Ahmic is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >Stuck under side control, Lauzon takes a knee to the ribs. >Ahmic hits a knee strike to the ribs. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Ahmic is trying to move from side control to mount. >He can't get the mount. >Lauzon tries to pull guard on Ahmic but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >Ahmic throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Ahmic feels Lauzon prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. >Lauzon squirms around, preventing Ahmic from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. >In side control, Ahmic catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Ahmic feels Lauzon prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >A straight left fails to land and Ahmic is able to fire back with a solid left. >Lauzon throws out a quick left jab. >Not letting Lauzon settle, Ahmic moves in closer. >Ajlin Ahmic is breathing very hard. >Ahmic swings for the fences with some lethargic-looking haymakers, then chooses to shoot in on Lauzon. >Lauzon tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >The takedown is completed, Ahmic came in hard and fast and was too much for Lauzon. >Ahmic ends up holding a seated Lauzon around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ahmic looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Lauzon from a seated position onto his back. >He is too good for Lauzon, and gets side control. >Ahmic attempts to roll Lauzon slightly and take his back. >Lauzon doesn't give Ahmic room to move, and so he remains at side control. >The time runs out on round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Lauzon telling him to take it to the ground early. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Lauzon to fire back with a crisp jab. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Ajlin Ahmic looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Lauzon. >Ahmic sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Ahmic avoids the takedown attempt. >Moving in closer, Lauzon looks like he may want to wrestle Ahmic. >Lauzon grabs Ahmic and pulls him into a grapple. >Lauzon, controlling the grapple with Ahmic, tries to scoop him up for a slam. >Ahmic doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Lauzon. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Ahmic keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Lauzon quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Lauzon looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Not keen on wrestling Lauzon, Ahmic uses movement to keep out of reach. >The gas tank looks empty on Ajlin Ahmic. >Lauzon comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Ahmic tries to avoid Lauzon. >Lauzon doesn't get the takedown, Ahmic avoided it. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Lauzon looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ahmic. >He pulls Ahmic into a grapple. >Lauzon looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. >Ahmic doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Lauzon. >Lauzon shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Lauzon doesn't get the takedown, Ahmic saw it coming and was equal to it. >Greg Lauzon doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Lauzon steps back to avoid a left jab. >Lauzon tries for a left jab but Ahmic moves out of range. >Ahmic scores cleanly with three big right hands in quick succession. >Lauzon works from the pocket and hits Ahmic with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Ahmic takes a couple of quick steps back, getting out of range. >Ahmic circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting Ahmic settle at all, Lauzon comes in closer. >Lauzon comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Backing off, Ahmic makes sure to keep out of range. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Lauzon tries for a left jab but Ahmic moves out of range. >From the looks of things, I don't think Greg Lauzon has much energy left. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Lauzon tries to wrestle Ahmic backward and up against the cage. >Lauzon manages it, and controls Ahmic up against the cage. >Lauzon drives a knee to the thigh area. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Lauzon launches an elbow strike but Ahmic is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Lauzon is the one against the cage. >Greg Lauzon looks like he is completely out of gas. >Ahmic catches Lauzon with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. >Ahmic misses with a foot stomp. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have given the victory to Ahmic. >Ajlin Ahmic wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Ajlin Ahmic defeats 'Rockin'' Greg Lauzon (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Bantamweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/jessamyndukectc57_zpsf7d329b3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/jessamyndukectc57_zpsf7d329b3.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/munahhollandctc57_zps9096f898.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/munahhollandctc57_zps9096f898.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Holland the opportunity to counter with a stinging left jab. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Holland avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a nice left hand. >Holland is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Duke drops down to try and catch her by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked. >Holland counters a flurry of punches with a crisp left hand punch. >Duke scores with a solid left jab. >Holland narrowly misses Duke with a right uppercut. >Not letting Holland settle, Duke moves in closer. >Moving in closer, Duke looks like she may want to wrestle Holland. >Holland uses her strikes to stop Duke from getting close enough to grapple. >Duke throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Holland blocked Duke. >Holland hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Duke presses in closer to attack. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Moving in closer, Duke looks like she may want to wrestle Holland. >Duke grabs Holland and pulls her into a grapple. >Duke tries to lock her legs around the waist of Holland, wanting to pull her down to the floor. >She achieves it, Holland is now on the ground in her guard. >Duke raises her legs and tries to get Holland into a triangle choke. >Holland blocks the attempt. >Holland begins trying to pass the guard. >She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Duke brings her legs up and tries to lock Holland in a triangle choke. >Holland defends well against it. >Holland stands up out of guard and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing. >Duke is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Holland tries to counter Duke with an big right, but it only thumps into the gloves. >An attempted body kick misses and Holland fires back with a nice jab. >Holland drops her shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Holland avoids a kick to the leg and hits a left. >Holland is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Duke tries to catch her by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Holland comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Seeing a takedown opportunity, Duke goes for a single leg, but Holland is equal to it. >A wayward low right kick allows Holland to hit a jab. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Duke looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Holland. >She pulls Holland into a grapple. >Jessamyn Duke doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Duke tries to pick Holland up for a slam. >Holland is able to block it and pull away from her. >A straight left from Holland fails to land. >Not letting up, Duke quickly steps in closer to attack Holland. >A tired-looking Duke approaches, looking for a takedown. >Holland tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Holland saw it coming and got out of range. >Jessamyn Duke looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Duke wants to wrestle Holland. >Holland is too quick, and manages to hit Duke with a good clean left jab. >Munah Holland looks very tired out there. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Holland wants to wrestle Duke. >Duke tries to single leg Holland as she moves forward, but she is too quick to step away. >A speculative right hand from Holland doesn't find a home. >Not letting Holland settle at all, Duke comes in closer. >Looking very tired, Duke comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. >Holland sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Duke down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Jessamyn Duke looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Holland looks to unload with some big right hands, but Duke gets back to her feet before too many land. >Holland comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Duke sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Holland is able to defend it. >Munah Holland looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. >Round two ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Holland telling her to lure Duke in and catch her on the counter. >A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Holland to fire back with a nice left hand. >A left hand misses, allowing Holland to counter with a hard right kick to the legs. >Holland slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Duke. >Holland fakes a lunge. >Not letting Holland settle at all, Duke comes in closer. >Moving forward, Holland counters a series of wayward big punches with a stinging left jab. >Despite being tired, Duke looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Holland. >A counter left hand catches Duke above the eye. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Moving forward, Holland counters a series of wayward big punches with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Duke apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Holland counters with a right hand that catches Duke flush, rocking her! >The gas tank looks empty on Munah Holland. >Duke counters a left jab with a left. >Holland sneaks a glance at her corner. >Not letting up, Duke quickly steps in closer to attack Holland. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >A left jab misses, Holland counters with a stinging jab. >Duke lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a quick series of punches. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges have given Holland the win. >Munah Holland wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Munah Holland defeats Jessamyn 'The Gun' Duke (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/markstreiglctc57_zpsf86a5948.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/markstreiglctc57_zpsf86a5948.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/bradcardinalctc57_zps8c0e36d6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/bradcardinalctc57_zps8c0e36d6.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Cardinal keeps his cool as Striegl throws a feint to the left. >Striegl drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Cardinal in with a feint. >Striegl comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Cardinal tries to avoid the takedown. >Cardinal cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Striegl in half guard. >Striegl attempts an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Cardinal refuses to tap out! >Shockingly, Striegl loses it! Cardinal pops his head free, and has somehow survived! >Cardinal tries to sweep Striegl but doesn't get anywhere. >Striegl tries to lock Cardinal into an arm triangle. >Striegl gets the arm triangle fully applied! >No! Cardinal manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Cardinal tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Striegl. >Striegl begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. >He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >Striegl tries to slip behind and take the back. >Cardinal rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back! >Striegl unloads with massive right hands, and Cardinal is getting destroyed! >The referee pulls Striegl away, stopping the match! >The winner, by TKO; Mark Striegl! Official Result: Mark 'Mugen' Striegl defeats Brad 'The Bonesaw' Cardinal (TKO (Strikes) in 3:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Flyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/alexandrepantojactc57_zps5e95dd86.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/alexandrepantojactc57_zps5e95dd86.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/mamoruyamaguchictc57_zpsddf86a50.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/mamoruyamaguchictc57_zpsddf86a50.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >A jab misses, allowing Pantoja to counter-strike with a crisp jab. >Pantoja shoots in for a takedown. >Pantoja can't get the takedown, Yamaguchi defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Yamaguchi is looking to muscle Pantoja back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Pantoja pinned to the cage. >Showing his ability to control opponents, Yamaguchi simply smothers Pantoja against the cage for about a minute. >Pantoja takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >Yamaguchi tries to keep Pantoja up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Pantoja reverses so that he is the one in control. >Pantoja looks for a trip takedown. >The takedown is completed, Yamaguchi is on his back and pulls guard. >Pantoja fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Pantoja blocks an attempted sweep. >Pantoja pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Yamaguchi is comfortable holding guard. >Yamaguchi uses his legs to push Pantoja back, and tries to scramble for position. >Pantoja is too quick though, and grabs side control before Yamaguchi can get up. >Pantoja looks to roll Yamaguchi slightly and slip behind. >Yamaguchi is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! >Pantoja gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >We move into the second half of this round. >With both hooks in, Pantoja tries to flatten Yamaguchi out for the rear naked choke. >Yamaguchi doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Pantoja maintains his hooks, despite Yamaguchi trying to break them. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Pantoja tries to finish Yamaguchi off with a rear naked choke. >Yamaguchi stops Pantoja from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Pantoja maintains his hooks, despite Yamaguchi trying to break them. >Pantoja has good control, and starts pounding away on Yamaguchi. >Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Yamaguchi is going to lose this fight! >The referee has seen enough, he pulls Pantoja off! >Alexandre Pantoja takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Alexandre Pantoja defeats Mamoru Yamaguchi (TKO (Strikes) in 7:03 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/rogerhollettctc57_zpscc775ea7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/rogerhollettctc57_zpscc775ea7.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/dwaynelewisctc57_zpsbf9fd897.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/dwaynelewisctc57_zpsbf9fd897.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Lewis slips out of the way of a body kick. >Hollett throws a leg kick but Lewis avoids it. >Hollett slips out of the way of a jab. >Hollett goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Lewis to cover up, then shoots in. >Lewis sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Lewis avoids the takedown attempt. >Hollett looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Lewis. >Lewis keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to clinch. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Hollett is getting in closer to Lewis, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Hollett ends up grabbing Lewis in a Muay Thai clinch. >From the clinch, Lewis gets hit with a knee to the side of the face! >It looks like Lewis has been cut above the eye by that strike. >Using the clinch, Hollett hits a big elbow to the face of Lewis. >Hollett loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Lewis the opportunity to wrestle free. >Hollett comes in closer, looking to clinch with Lewis. >Hollett cannot get close enough to the elusive Lewis to clinch. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Hollett looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Lewis. >Hollett grabs Lewis and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. >Hollett rocks Lewis with a vicious elbow. >Lewis manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Hollett. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Lewis. >The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. >The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! >A straight left fails to land and Hollett is able to fire back with a series of quick punches. >Hollett comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Lewis tries to avoid Hollett. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Lewis avoided Hollett. >Roger Hollett doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Lewis counters an errant left jab with a left. >Hollett counters a left jab by hitting a crisp jab. >A straight left by Hollett keeps Lewis from advancing. >It seems that Lewis is happy to let Hollett circle for the moment. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Hollett avoids a jab. >Hollett snaps off a left jab that catches Lewis stepping in. >A straight left by Lewis keeps Hollett from advancing. >Not letting Lewis settle at all, Hollett comes in closer. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Hollett keeps his cool as Lewis throws a feint to the left. >Hollett swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Hollett, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Lewis. >Lewis is pulled into a grapple. >Hollett uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Lewis as they grapple. >Hollett hits Lewis with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Roger Hollett looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Hollett is trying to push Lewis so that his back is up against the cage. >Hollett manages it, and controls Lewis up against the cage. >Dwayne Lewis doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Hollett hits Lewis, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. >Lewis is trapped against the cage and Hollett hits him with a short left uppercut. >Roger Hollett looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Hollett tries a foot stomp, but Lewis avoids it. >Hollett keeps Lewis up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. >Lewis is trapped against the cage and Hollett hits him with a short left uppercut. >Lewis is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. >Lewis is trapped against the cage and Hollett hits him with a short left uppercut. >Dwayne Lewis looks very, very tired. >The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Although visibly tired, Lewis looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Standing his ground, Hollett looks happy to engage Lewis in the pocket. >Working from in the pocket, Lewis scores with a series of quick jabs. >Hollett slips out of the way of a right body kick, showing good footwork at such close range. >Seeing a low kick coming, Hollett strikes first with a clean left jab. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Hollett counters a flurry of punches by hitting a crisp left hand punch. >Hollett steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Hollett avoids a flurry of punches and hits a solid left jab. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Lewis apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Hollett now has Lewis standing in the pocket. >Hollett uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. >Dwayne Lewis looks totally gassed. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Hollett, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, but Lewis is able to stuff it. >A visibly tired Hollett is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Lewis. >He pulls Lewis into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Hollett is trying to push Lewis up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Lewis pinned to the cage. >Lewis wrestles back against Hollett, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Lewis smothers Hollett against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. >Lewis steps back to achieve some separation from Hollett and gets ready to strike. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Lewis counters with an enormous right hook that knocks Hollett out and sees him fall face-first to the ground! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Dwayne 'D-Bomb' Lewis! Official Result: Dwayne 'D-Bomb' Lewis defeats Roger 'Hulk' Hollett (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:43 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, HBO in Canada and the USA, and On Various Channels Around the World</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/lukeharrisctc57_zpsb3a18047.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/lukeharrisctc57_zpsb3a18047.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/raulcastilloctc57_zpsd0c90177.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/raulcastilloctc57_zpsd0c90177.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Castillo counters a right kick to the legs with a clean jab. >Harris waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid left. >Harris comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Castillo. >Castillo uses his strikes to stop Harris from getting close enough to grapple. >Castillo chooses to shoot in on Harris. >Harris cannot stop the takedown, Castillo drove in with too much pace and power. >The takedown leaves Harris seated with his back pressed against the cage. >Not liking his options, Castillo looks to get a better position over Harris. >Harris gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control. >Castillo attempts an armbar. >An armbar is applied, Harris is trapped! >Out of the blue, Harris pops his arm free! Castillo must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. >Harris attempts to secure an arm-in guillotine. >Castillo blocks it. >Castillo throws a few right hands to the body. >Castillo blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Castillo tries to ensnare Harris in an arm triangle. >Castillo gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Harris is still trying to fight out of it! >No! Harris manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Harris tries to sweep Castillo but can't do it. >Castillo starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Castillo blocks an attempted sweep. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Castillo looks to roll Harris slightly and slip behind. >Harris rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back! >Castillo tries to flatten Harris out for a rear naked choke. >Harris does well to roll over and spin out, ending up in his opponent's guard. >Castillo should have gotten hooks in before attempting that submission. >Harris tries to pass the guard. >Castillo keeps his guard secure. >Castillo works some separation, and Harris ends up standing looking down at him. >Castillo gets back up after making Harris step back to avoid an up-kick. >There's a takedown attempt from Castillo. >Harris attempts to snare Castillo in a guillotine off the takedown. >The guillotine attempt doesn't work. >Harris cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Castillo attempts to pass guard. >He manages to pass, but only to half guard. >Castillo starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Castillo struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Harris attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >The choke is applied, Castillo has no option but to tap out! >Luke Harris takes the win by submission! Official Result: Luke Harris defeats Raul Castillo (Submission (Guillotine) in 9:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/dongiyangctc57_zps1d22db98.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/dongiyangctc57_zps1d22db98.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/dustinjacobyctc57_zps3921cf02.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/dustinjacobyctc57_zps3921cf02.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Jacoby just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a crisp jab. >Jacoby is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yang. >Yang finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Jacoby tries to wrestle Yang backward and up against the cage. >Jacoby does it, Yang is stuck with his back to the cage. >Jacoby smothers Yang against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. >Jacoby shows his grappling ability by pinning Yang up against the cage and keeps him there for about thirty seconds. >Unable to break free, Yang is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about thirty seconds. >The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. >A straight right from Yang fails to land. >Not letting Yang settle, Jacoby moves in closer. >Jacoby comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Yang. >Jacoby can't get near enough to engage, Yang uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Yang slips past a left jab and fires back with a right jab to the cheek. >Jacoby comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Yang. >Jacoby gets caught with a left cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >Yang tries for a leg kick but Jacoby moves out of range. >We move into the second half of this round. >Moving in closer, Jacoby looks like he may want to wrestle Yang. >Yang strikes first and manages to rock Jacoby with a solid left! >Jacoby counters a one-two combination with a crisp jab. >Jacoby looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Yang uses his strikes to stop Jacoby from getting close enough to grapple. >A speculative right hand from Jacoby doesn't find a home. >Yang quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Yang comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Jacoby lets Yang get closer. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Moving in closer, Jacoby looks like he may want to wrestle Yang. >Yang finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Jacoby is looking to muscle Yang back against the cage. >Yang ends up backed against the cage. >Yang takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. >Jacoby tries to throw an elbow, but Yang takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Jacoby ends up backed against the cage instead. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Yang steps back from Jacoby and looks to unleash some strikes. >Yang throws a leg kick but Jacoby checks it easily. >Jacoby checks a leg kick. >Jacoby is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yang. >Yang ends up grappling for supremacy with Jacoby. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >It sounded like his corner told Yang to stand and trade with Jacoby in this round. >Jacoby isn't drawn in by Yang feinting to his left. >Jacoby swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Jacoby moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Dongi Yang is looking really tired. >Jacoby slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Jacoby throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Yang. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Yang blocked Jacoby. >Jacoby looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Yang uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Jacoby. >We move into the second half of this round. >Jacoby throws out a quick left jab. >Yang steps in closer to force the issue. >Jacoby avoids a low kick. >Dongi Yang looks very, very tired. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Jacoby the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Jacoby throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Jacoby goes under an attempted counter left hand. >Jacoby gets a single leg takedown! Yang pulls guard off it. >Jacoby attempts to pass guard. >Jacoby gets past, but Yang stops him at half guard. >Dustin Jacoby doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Round two ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Between rounds, his corner told Yang to try and keep it standing in this round. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Jacoby to fire back with a series of quick jabs. >Yang drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Jacoby isn't buying it. >A tired Yang moves forward, looking for a takedown. >Jacoby tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Jacoby avoided Yang. >Jacoby, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that he can go for a takedown. >Yang is too quick, and manages to hit Jacoby with a good clean right jab. >Yang comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Yang gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >Jacoby throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >Yang tries to avoid the takedown. >Jacoby can't get the takedown, Yang was too quick to back away. >Dongi Yang looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Jacoby steps back to avoid a right jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Despite being tired, Yang looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Jacoby. >Yang can't close the distance, Jacoby keeps him away with strikes. >Dustin Jacoby seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >A jab misses and Jacoby counters with a flurry of small strikes. >A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Jacoby. >Jacoby gets caught out and eats a stiff right jab. >Jacoby slips past a right jab and counters with a series of quick jabs. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A tired-looking Jacoby approaches, looking for a takedown. >Yang sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Yang avoids the takedown attempt. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges give the result in favour of Jacoby. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Dustin Jacoby! Official Result: Dustin Jacoby defeats Dongi Yang (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/michaelkuiperctc57_zps6c225fad.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/michaelkuiperctc57_zps6c225fad.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/joedoerksenctc57_zpsa8ceff64.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/joedoerksenctc57_zpsa8ceff64.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Doerksen throws a left jab but Kuiper avoids it. >Kuiper is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Doerksen. >Kuiper grabs Doerksen and pulls him into a grapple. >Doerksen smothers Kuiper when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >Doerksen finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Kuiper gains the dominant position in the grapple. >Kuiper is trying to muscle Doerksen up against the cage. >Kuiper achieves it, pinning Doerksen to the cage. >Doerksen waits for Kuiper to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >With Kuiper stuck against the cage, Doerksen tries to complete a takedown. >Kuiper doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard. >Doerksen tries to pass the guard. >Kuiper keeps his guard secure. >Kuiper attempts to grab an arm of Doerksen from the bottom of the guard. >Kuiper uses the threat of a kimura to turn Doerksen and get side control. >Kuiper tries to get into the mount position. >Kuiper isn't able to mount Doerksen this time around. >Doerksen reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. >Kuiper fends off Doerksen, and doesn't give up an arm. >In side control, Kuiper catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Doerksen reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. >Kuiper defends it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Kuiper throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Doerksen attempts to secure an arm. >Doerksen cannot secure the arm. >Kuiper tries to lock Doerksen in an armbar. >An armbar is applied, Doerksen is trapped! >Kuiper loses the hold! Somehow Doerksen got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. >Doerksen attempts to grab an arm of Kuiper from the bottom of side control. >Kuiper blocks it. >Kuiper tries to get into the mount position. >Doerksen doesn't let Kuiper get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Doerksen reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. >Kuiper blocks it. >Breathing very hard, Joe Doerksen is looking ragged. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Kuiper is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Doerksen. >Seeing a takedown opportunity, Doerksen goes for a single leg, but Kuiper is equal to it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Kuiper comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Doerksen cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >The clock runs down as Doerksen is being smothered against the ground by Kuiper. >The time runs out on round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Kuiper counters a left jab by using a nice jab. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Kuiper throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Doerksen. >Doerksen attempts to avoid Kuiper as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Doerksen avoided Kuiper. >Moving in closer, Kuiper looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Doerksen backs away. >Joe Doerksen looks very, very tired. >Moving in closer, Kuiper looks like he may want to wrestle Doerksen. >He pulls Doerksen into a grapple. >Kuiper attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Doerksen to the ground. >He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Doerksen to the mat where he pulls guard! >Michael Kuiper doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Kuiper attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He eventually passes, but only into half guard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Kuiper attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >Doerksen doesn't let Kuiper get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Doerksen attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Kuiper has to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is Joe 'El Dirte' Doerksen! Official Result: Joe 'El Dirte' Doerksen defeats Michael 'Judo' Kuiper (Submission (Guillotine) in 4:15 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/wanderleisilvactc57_zpse4324d0f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/wanderleisilvactc57_zpse4324d0f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/dragantesanovicctc57_zps3584b91d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/dragantesanovicctc57_zps3584b91d.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Tesanovic slips past a left jab and fires back with a right cross that sends Silva face-first down to the ground, out cold! >Dragan 'Gagi' Tesanovic takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Dragan 'Gagi' Tesanovic defeats Wanderlei 'The Axe Murderer' Silva (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:27 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Title Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/hillarywilliamsctc57_zps255ec845.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/hillarywilliamsctc57_zps255ec845.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/hollyholmctc57_zpsc8fd9ea1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/hollyholmctc57_zpsc8fd9ea1.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>This match is for the CTC Womens Middleweight title. >We are underway! >Holm tries for a leg kick but Williams moves out of range. >Williams feints left and tries to get Holm to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Williams avoids a barrage of punches and hits a solid left. >Holm fakes a lunge. >Not letting up, Williams quickly steps in closer to attack Holm. >Williams throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Williams gets a single leg takedown! Holm pulls guard off it. >Time slips away as Williams successfully keeps Holm stuck against the ground. >Williams looks to pass guard and get side control. >Williams gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Williams begins trying to get herself into a mount. >She does it, and has the mount on Holm. >Williams tries to lock Holm in an armbar. >Williams gets the armbar fully applied and Holm has to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Hillary Williams! Official Result: Hillary Williams defeats Holly 'Hottie' Holm (Submission (Armbar) in 4:14 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Hillary Williams Retains The CTC Womens Middleweight Title!</div> <div style="text-align:center">Defenses: 2 (Yasuko Tamada, Holly Holm)</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Title Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/johnhowardctc57_zps4a5354c1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/johnhowardctc57_zps4a5354c1.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/dhiegolimactc57_zpsd8d2593d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/dhiegolimactc57_zpsd8d2593d.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The CTC Welterweight title on the line in this match. >And here we go! >A jab misses, allowing Lima to counter-strike with a sharp body kick. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Howard looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Lima. >Lima throws a big right hand as a counter, but it only finds the gloves. >Lima looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Howard. >Howard uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Lima cannot get close enough to grapple. >Lima comes in closer, looking to clinch with Howard. >Lima can't get close enough to clinch, Howard makes sure to keep out of range. >Lima comes in closer, looking to clinch with Howard. >Not wanting to get too close, Howard uses strikes to keep Lima at a distance. >Howard throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Lima comes in closer to press the issue. >Howard steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Howard misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Lima presses in closer to attack. >Lima counters a left jab by hitting a great straight right that lands perfectly on the button, Howard is out like a light! >Dhiego Lima takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Dhiego Lima defeats 'Doomsday' John Howard (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:43 of round 1). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Dhiego Lima Wins The CTC Welterweight Title!</div> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/resultsctc57_zps62a3e6b0.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/resultsctc57_zps62a3e6b0.png</a> Attendance: 6,899 Ticket Sales: $1,034,850 TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 884,652 TV Viewers (HBO): 2,359,074 TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America: 2,064,186 TV Viewers (J Sports): 884,652 TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 1,474,422 TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 2,506,506 TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 294,882 Critical Rating: Decent Commercial Rating: Great Fight of the Night: Luke Harris vs. Raul Castillo KO of the Night: Dhiego Lima Submission of the Night: Luke Harris <div style="text-align:center">Updated Tournament Bracket</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2057/middleweightsemi-finals_zpsf0f42b7d.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2057/middleweightsemi-finals_zpsf0f42b7d.jpg</a></div> Fallout - Former CTC Lightweight Title Challenger Samuel Guillet has announced that he will retire following his next fight! - Shana Olsen has been released by the CTC after suffering three straight losses! Olsen leaves the CTC with a promotional record of 0-3, including a second round TKO loss to Julia Budd at Sunday Night Fights 4, a first round submission loss to Danielle West at CTC 49, and a first round submission loss to Gina Mazany at CTC 57! - Greg Lauzon has been released by the CTC after failing to pick up a victory in three CTC fights! Lauzon leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a first round TKO loss to Christian Morecraft at CTC 27, a first round knock out loss to Lonnie Race at CTC 48, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Ajlin Ahmic at CTC 57! - Brad Cardinal has been released by the CTC after failing to pick up a win in three attempts in the CTC cage! Cardinal leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a first round knock out loss to Tristan Johnson at CTC 13, a Split Decision loss to Stephane Bernadel at Sunday Night Fights 8, and a first round TKO loss to Mark Streigl at CTC 57! Predictions mmaaddict 67% (8 of 12) mmaaddict has won today predictions by default, and wins a fight pick in the Heavyweight Division that will air on live pay-per-view at CTC Sunday Night Fights 17! The following fighters are available for the fight! Aleksander Emelianenko Bobby Lashley Brandon Sayles Chris Birchler Chris Tuchscherer Cody East Heath Herring Konstantin Gluhov Mark Hunt Mike Russow Philip De Fries Sean McCorkle Shane Carwin Tim Hague edisraw, since your picked fight from your tournament, Paul Sass vs. Mark Bocek won Fight of the Night at Sunday Night Fights 16, and your picked fight, Ricardo Abreu vs. Anthony Johnson picked up Fight of the Night at CTC 55, you will recieve two bonus fight picks from this list! mmaaddict gets to pick his fight first since he won todays predictions, and then edisraw can pick his two fights.

mmaaddict · March 17, 2014

Bobby Lashley vs. Mark Hunt

mmaaddict · March 17, 2014

Bobby Lashley vs. Mark Hunt

CageRage · March 21, 2014

edisraw: Waited five days for you to make your fight picks, have to move on now, sorry, your picks have been forfeited.

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CTC Sunday Night Fights 17: Barnett vs. Konrad

Sunday, Week 1, January 2015 in Quebec, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight: Josh Barnett (35-8, 3-2 CTC) vs. Cole Konrad (12-3, 3-3 CTC)

A Heavyweight battle between two high level fighters, who have traded wins and losses in the CTC since their arrival! Josh Barnett opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Mike Russow in the Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Finals, before dropping a decision to Philip De Fries in the Semi-Finals, he bounced back with a first round submission over Lavar Johnson, before losing by first round submission to Sergei Kharitonov, then bounced back in his last fight, earning a third round TKO victory over Shane Carwin! Cole Konrad won a Unanimous Decision against Guram Gugenishvili in the Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Finals, and defeated Levan Razmadze by first round submission in the Semi-Finals, before losing by fifth round submission to Philip De Fries in the first ever CTC Heavyweight Title Fight, he then lost by second round submission to Aleksander Emelianenko, then bounced back , earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Tim Hague, before losing by second round TKO to Heath Herring in the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Finals!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight: Philip De Fries (14-5, 1 NC, 5-2 CTC) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (19-6, 2-2 CTC)

Philip De Fries was the first even CTC Heavyweight Champion, defeating Tim Hague, Josh Barnett, and Cole Konrad to win the Heavyweight Championship Tournament, then successfully defended the belt by third round submission over Chris Tuchscherer, before losing the title by second round submission to Sergei Kharitonov, he bounced back briefly, winning by first round submission over Mike Russow, but then lost by first round submission to Rolles Gracie in the Winter Series Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final! Aleksander Emelianenko opened his CTC career, losing by second round TKO to Levan Razmadze in the Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals, he bounced back, earning a second round submission victory over Cole Konrad, and followed that up with a second round TKO victory over Jared Rosholt, but he lost by first round knock out to Sergei Kharitonov in his last fight!

UNDERCARD

Finals of an 8-Man Tournament in the Heavyweight Division: Winner Earns a Spot In The Season 5 Heavyweight Tournament

Quarter-Final Match-Ups

Heavyweight Quarter-Final: Ruslan Magomedov (10-3, 3-2 CTC) vs. Mark Ellis (5-5, 4-4 CTC)

Ruslan Magomedov opened his CTC career with back to back knock out victories over Konstantin Gluhov, and Rolles Gracie to make his way to the Season 1 Heavyweight Tournament Final, where he lost by first round TKO to Chris Tuchscherer, he bounced back to earn a second round TKO victory over Mike Russow, but dropped a Unanimous Decision to Chris Tuchscherer in their rematch in his last fight! Mark Ellis has had a back and forth career so far, his most recent run starting in the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, where he upset Shane Carwin by first round TKO in the Quarter-Finals, but lost by first round TKO to Brock Lesnar in the Semi-Finals, then continued his losing ways, losing by third round knock out to Konstantin Gluhov in his last fight!

Heavyweight Quarter-Finals: Levan Razmadze (8-2, 3-2 CTC) vs. Smealinho Rama (7-3, 2-3 CTC)

Levan Razmadze opened his CTC career with a second round TKO victory over Aleksander Emelianenko in the Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Cole Konrad in the Semi-Finals, he continued his losing ways, losing by first round TKO to Chris Birchler in his next fight, but bounced back, posting back to back victories by first round submission over James Thompson, and third round submission over Tyler East! Smealinho Rama opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Gabriel Salinas-Jones, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 6 Heavyweight Tournament, winning by first round submission over Tyler East in the Quarter-Finals, and by Unanimous Decision over Mark Ellis in the Semi-Finals, before losing by sixth round TKO to Brandon Sayles in the Finals, he dropped a Unanimous Decision to Tim Hague in his last fight!

Heavyweight Quarter-Finals: Chris Barnett (10-3, 3-2 CTC) vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones (6-3-1, 1-2 CTC)

Chris Barnett opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Chris Tuchscherer in the Season 1 Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Finals, the bounced back, earning a second round knock out victory over Ryan Fortin, he dropped a Split Decision to Tyler East, but is on a two fight win streak, with victories by second round knock out over James Thompson, and by first round TKO over Ajlin Ahmic! Gabriel Salinas-Jones opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Smealinho Rama, but has struggled since, with a first round TKO loss to Konstantin Gluhov, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Cody East!

Heavyweight Quarter-Finals: Lonnie Race (3-2, 3-2 CTC) vs. Christian Morecraft (9-6, 2-3 CTC)

Lonnie Race struggled to begin his CTC career, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Brandon Sayles in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 6 Heavyweight Tournament, and losing by first round knock out to Hong Man Choi, but is on a three fight winning streak, with knock out victories over Ryan Fortin, Carter Williams, and Greg Lauzon! Christian Morecraft opened his CTC career with a first round TKO loss to Carter Williams, then lost by first round TKO to Mark Ellis in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 6 Heavyweight Tournament, he bounced back with back to back victories by first round TKO over Greg Lauzon, and Carter Williams, then was submitted in the first round by Rolles Gracie in the Winter Series Tournament Semi-Finals!

Heavyweight: Bobby Lashley (9-6, 2-4 CTC) vs. Mark Hunt (9-9, 0-1 CTC)

Bobby Lashley opened his CTC career with back to back losses to Andrei Arlovski, and Jared Rosholt, then bounced back with a first round TKO victory over Tim Sylvia, lost by submission to strikes against Mark Ellis, then bounced back to defeat Lavar Johnson by first round TKO, before dropping a Unanimous Decision to Heath Herring in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament! Mark Hunt made his CTC debut at Sunday Night Fights 13, earning Fight of the Night honours in his second round knock out loss to Lavar Johnson!

Heavyweight: Shane Carwin (13-4, 1-2 CTC) vs. Sean McCorkle (18-6, 2-1 CTC)

Shane Carwin struggled to begin his CTC career, losing by first round TKO to Mark Ellis in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, and losing by third round TKO to Josh Barnett, before bouncing back, defeating Andrei Arlovski by second round knock out! Sean McCorkle opened his CTC career with back to back victories, by first round submission over Cody East, and Hong Man Choi, before losing by first round TKO to Sergei Kharitonov in his last fight!

Heavyweight: Heath Herring (30-15, 1 NC, 2-1 CTC) vs. Mike Russow (16-6, 1 NC, 1-3 CTC)

Heath Herring opened his CTC career entering the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Bobby Lashley in the Quarter-Finals, and earning a second round TKO victory over Cole Konrad in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Brock Lesnar in the Finals! Mike Russow has not had the best run in the CTC, opening with back to back losses to Josh Barnett, and Ruslan Magomedov, before bouncing back to earn a first round submission victory over Tim Sylvia, he lost by first round submission to Philip De Fries in his last fight!

Heavyweight: Chris Birchler (4-2, 3-2 CTC) vs. Tim Hague (14-7, 2-2 CTC)

Chris Birchler opened his CTC career with a Split Decision loss to Tyler East, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 6 Heavyweight Tournament, defeating Levan Razmadze by first round TKO in the Quarter-Finals, before dropping a Unanimous Decision to Brandon Sayles in the Semi-Finals, he bounced back, recording back to back victories by first round TKO over Konstantin Gluhov, and Cody East! Tim Hague opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Philip De Fries, then bounced back to record back to back victories over Carter Williams, and Smealinho Rama, but dropped a Unanimous Decision to Cole Konrad in his last fight!

Heavyweight: Chris Tuchscherer (25-5, 4-1 CTC) vs. Konstantin Gluhov (24-8, 3-2 CTC)

Chris Tuscherer was the Season 1 Heavyweight Tournament Champion, defeating Chris Barnett, Andrei Arlovski, and Ruslan Magomedov to win the tournament, but failed to capitalize on his title opportunity, losing by third round submission to Philip De Fries, he bounced back in his last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Ruslan Magomedov in his last fight! Konstantin Gluhov opened his CTC career with a first round knock out loss to Ruslan Magomedov in the Season 1 Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Finals, then bounced back with back to back victories over Gabriel Salinas-Jones, and Tyler East, before being defeated by Chris Birchler, he bounced back to earn a third round knock out victory over Mark Ellis in his last fight!

Cruiserweight: Steve Bosse (11-3, 2-2 CTC) vs. Jake Heun (4-4, 2-2 CTC)

Steve Bosse opened his CTC career with a second round submission victory over Cheick Kongo, then entered the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Mike Martelle in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Karol Bedorf in his Semi-Finals, he lost by first round knock out to Mirko Cro Cop in his last fight! Jake Heun opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Satoshi Ishii, then bounced back to earn a second round TKO victory over Maxim Grishin, he then entered the Sunday Night Fights 14 Cruiserweight Tournament, defeating Jae Young Kim by second round knock out in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Dawid Baziak in the Semi-Finals!

Womens Middleweight: Alexandra Albu (1-0, CTC Debut) vs. Nikohl Johnson (5-5, 2-1 CTC)

Alexandra Albu makes her CTC debut tonight, with only one confirmed fight on her record, an impressive first round TKO victory over Lyubov Demidova in Octagon Fight Club! Nikohl Johnson opened her CTC career with a Split Decision victory over Elisha Helsper, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 10 Womens Middleweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Colleen Schneider in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to eventual tournament winner Ashleight Curry in the Semi-Finals!

Heavyweight: Brandon Sayles (6-2, 4-1 CTC) vs. Cody East (4-4, 1-3 CTC)

Brandon Sayles opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Ryan Fortin, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 6 Heavyweight Tournament, earning a spot in the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament with victories by Unanimous Decision over Lonnie Race in the Quarter-Finals, and Chris Birchler in the Semi-Finals, and a sixth round TKO victory over Smealinho Rama in the Finals, he entered the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, losing a Unanimous Decision to Brock Lesnar in the Quarter-Finals! Cody East opened his CTC career with back to back losses to Sean McCorkle, and Jared Rosholt, then bounced back to earn a Unanimous Decision victory over Gabriel Salinas-Jones, but lost by first round TKO to Chris Birchler in his last fight!

Womens Lightweight: Justine Kish (4-0, CTC Debut) vs. Alida Gray (4-1, CTC Debut)

Justine Kish is a Muay Thai striker, with powerful leg kicks, and work from the Muay Thai clinch, she can defend herself on the ground, but offers little threat! She has won all four of her professional fights, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Randa Markos in Resurrection Fighting Alliance! Alida Gray is a good wrestler, with heavy hands. She is coming off her loss to Jessica Aguilar for the first ever WSOF Womens Strawweight Title!

Light Heavyweight: Marcus Sursa (13-7, CTC Debut) vs. Victor Valimaki (17-9, 1-1 CTC)

Marcus Sursa comes from a wrestling background, with powerful takedowns, and the ability to finish with both ground and pound or submissions, he also has decent technical boxing! Sursa is coming off back to back victories by first round TKO over Jorge Oliveira, and Unanimous Decision over Vitor Miranda, in Jungle Fight! Victori Valimaki started his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Misha Cirkunov, then dropped a Unanimous Decision to Eliot Marshall in his last fight!

Womens Heavyweight: Melinda Lawler (2-2, 2-2 CTC) vs. Ana Maria (4-5, 1-1 CTC)

Melinda Lawler opened up her CTC, and MMA career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Sarah Oriza, then lost by first round knock out to Otsu Yano, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 15 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, winning by first round knock out over Katherine Appleseed in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round knock out to Otsu Yano in the Semi-Finals! Ana Maria opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Fiona Muxlow, but dropped a Unanimous Decision to Mollie Estes in her last fight!

Weigh-In Results

Josh Barnett (249) vs. Cole Konrad (265)

Philip De Fries (254) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (253)

Bobby Lashley (265) vs. Mark Hunt (265)

Shane Carwin (265) vs. Sean McCorkle (265)

Heath Herring (250) vs. Mike Russow (255)

Ruslan Magomedov (255) vs. Mark Ellis (245)

Chris Birchler (248) vs. Tim Hague (260)

Levan Razmadze (265) vs. Smealinho Rama (260)

Chris Tuchscherer (265) vs. Konstantin Gluhov (260)

Chris Barnett (265) vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones (265)

Steve Bosse (235) vs. Jake Heun (235)

Lonnie Race (265) vs. Christian Morecraft (261)

Alexandra Albu (135) vs. Nikohl Johnson (135)

Brandon Sayles (303) vs. Cody East (237)

Justine Kish (123) vs. Alida Gray (123)

Marcus Sursa (205) vs. Victor Valimaki (205)

Melinda Lawler (138) vs. Ana Maria (140)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 17: Barnett vs. Konrad Full Fight Card

HW: Josh Barnett vs. Cole Konrad

HW: Philip De Fries vs. Aleksander Emelianenko

HW Final: Magomedov/Ellis/Razmadze/Rama vs. Barnett/Salinas-Jones/Race/Morecraft

HW: Bobby Lashley vs. Mark Hunt

HW SF: Magomedov/Ellis vs. Razmadze/Rama

HW: Shane Carwin vs. Sean McCorkle

HW SF: Barnett/Salinas-Jones vs. Race/Morecraft

HW: Heath Herring vs. Mike Russow

HW QF: Ruslan Magomedov vs. Mark Ellis

HW: Chris Birchler vs. Tim Hague

HW QF: Levan Razmadze vs. Smealinho Rama

HW: Chris Tuchscherer vs. Konstantin Gluhov

HW QF: Chris Barnett vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones

CW: Steve Bosse vs. Jake Heun

HW QF: Lonnie Race vs. Christian Morecraft

WMW: Alexandra Albu vs. Nikohl Johnson

HW: Brandon Sayles vs. Cody East

WLW: Justine Kish vs. Alida Gray

LHW: Marcus Sursa vs. Victor Valimaki

WHW: Melinda Lawler vs. Ana Maria

mmaaddict · March 25, 2014

HW: Josh Barnett vs. Cole Konrad

HW: Philip De Fries vs. Aleksander Emelianenko

HW Final: Magomedov vs. Barnett

HW: Bobby Lashley vs. Mark Hunt

HW SF: Magomedov vs. Razmadze

HW: Shane Carwin vs. Sean McCorkle

HW SF: Barnett vs. Morecraft

HW: Heath Herring vs. Mike Russow

HW QF: Ruslan Magomedov vs. Mark Ellis

HW: Chris Birchler vs. Tim Hague

HW QF: Levan Razmadze vs. Smealinho Rama

HW: Chris Tuchscherer vs. Konstantin Gluhov

HW QF: Chris Barnett vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones

CW: Steve Bosse vs. Jake Heun

HW QF: Lonnie Race vs. Christian Morecraft

WMW: Alexandra Albu vs. Nikohl Johnson

HW: Brandon Sayles vs. Cody East

WLW: Justine Kish vs. Alida Gray

LHW: Marcus Sursa vs. Victor Valimaki

WHW: Melinda Lawler vs. Ana Maria

CageRage · March 26, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/76CTCSundayNightFights17_zps0a96370f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/76CTCSundayNightFights17_zps0a96370f.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Sunday, Week 1, January 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Montreal, Quebec</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live On Dish Network in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live On DirecTV Latin American in Mexico, South, and Central America</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live On Primetime in the United Kingdom</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live On Sky Italia in Europe</div> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/melindalawlerctcsnf17_zpsddc48b6f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/melindalawlerctcsnf17_zpsddc48b6f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/anamariactcsnf17_zps22d096d1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/anamariactcsnf17_zps22d096d1.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Lawler avoids a jab. >Lawler uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Maria to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Maria doesn't even try to stop the takedown, she simply takes it and pulls guard. >Maria tries to sweep Lawler. >Maria sweeps Lawler, and they both scramble back to their feet. >Maria fakes a lunge. >Lawler presses in closer to attack. >Lawler throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Maria. >Lawler gets the takedown, but Maria saw it coming and pulled guard. >Lawler keeps Maria guessing with a few quick strikes. >Maria drags Lawler in to close control, then hits her with a couple of short punches. >Lawler throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. >Lawler tries to smother Maria, but she squirms free. >Maria attempts a triangle choke on Lawler from the bottom of the guard. >Lawler pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >Lawler tries to smother Maria, but she squirms free. >Maria raises her legs and tries to get Lawler into a triangle choke. >Lawler doesn't let Maria get it. >Lawler unloads with some big right hands, but Maria deals with them comfortably. >Maria tries to sweep Lawler but doesn't get anywhere. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Lawler pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Maria is comfortable holding guard. >Maria tries to ensnare Lawler in a triangle. >Lawler defends well against it. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Lawler looks like she might be trying to get in close to clinch with Maria. >Maria tries to take down Lawler as she steps in, but she blocks it. >Lawler is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Maria backs away. >A flicked jab from Maria only finds gloves. >Lawler doesn't press the issue, allowing Maria to circle. >Lawler looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Seeing a takedown opportunity, Maria goes for a single leg, but Lawler is equal to it. >Ana Maria doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Lawler uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Maria to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Maria pulling guard. >Lawler smothers Maria with her body by pushing forward and down. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Lawler throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. >Maria tries to sweep Lawler but doesn't get anywhere. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Lawler has been instructed to look to finish it in this round. >Maria steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Maria takes a kick to the ribs. >Lawler uses a right body kick on Maria. >Lawler drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Maria in with a feint. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Lawler looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Maria keeps herself moving out of range. >We move into the second half of this round. >Maria circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Lawler quickly steps in closer to attack Maria. >Melinda Lawler is breathing very hard. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Lawler apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >She gets into range. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Maria is trying to push Lawler so that her back is up against the cage. >Lawler ends up backed against the cage. >Ana Maria looks very, very tired. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Lawler waits for Maria to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn her around so that she now has her back to the cage. >Lawler breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Maria. >Maria uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. >Melinda Lawler looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Maria throws a left jab but Lawler avoids it. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Maria wants to wrestle Lawler. >A counter left catches Maria above the eye. >Lawler, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that she can go for a takedown. >Maria stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Lawler into a clinch. >Maria throws a few close-range strikes, but Lawler smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. >Ana Maria looks totally gassed. >Lawler tries to take Maria down. >The takedown is successful, Maria pulls guard. >Melinda Lawler looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. >Lawler throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. >Lawler throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. >Maria raises her legs and tries to get Lawler into a triangle choke. >Maria gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Lawler has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Ana Maria! Official Result: Ana 'India' Maria defeats 'The Collector' Melinda Lawler (Submission (Triangle) in 3:04 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/marcussursactcsnf17_zps1bdc4d41.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/marcussursactcsnf17_zps1bdc4d41.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/victorvalimakictcsnf17_zps516cfc0b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/victorvalimakictcsnf17_zps516cfc0b.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A left jab misses and Sursa strikes back with a crisp left hand punch. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Moving in closer, Sursa looks like he may want to wrestle Valimaki. >Valimaki seems happy to grapple with Sursa. >With control of the clinch, Valimaki tries to complete a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Sursa is on his back and pulls guard. >Looking to catch his breath, Valimaki is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Sursa grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Valimaki from the bottom of the guard. >Valimaki pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >Valimaki tries to smother Sursa but can't keep control long enough. >Sursa uses his legs to push Valimaki away, into a standing position. >Valimaki gets pulled down into half guard as he looked to throw a bomb. >Valimaki attempts to kimura Sursa from the top of half guard. >Sursa doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. >Valimaki blocks Sursa as he tries a sweep from half guard. >Valimaki tries to pound on Sursa, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Using an underhook to set it up, Sursa looks to scramble for position. >The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. >Valimaki throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Sursa. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Valimaki is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Sursa prepares to throw a soccer kick to the body, but Valimaki is able to spring back up and step away. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Sursa. >Sursa doesn't get the takedown, Valimaki was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Valimaki looks for a trip takedown. >Valimaki doesn't get the takedown, Sursa blocked it. >Valimaki loses control of Sursa, who breaks free from the grapple and backs off. >Valimaki steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Moving in closer, Valimaki looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Sursa seems happy to engage with Valimaki in the pocket. >Sursa comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Sursa can't get the takedown, Valimaki defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Looking to take this fight to the ground, Valimaki tries to pull Sursa down into his guard. >Valimaki gets it, Sursa is now trapped in his guard. >Valimaki reaches up and tries to lock Sursa in a guillotine. >Sursa defends it well. >Sursa looks to pass guard and get side control. >Valimaki is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Sursa firmly in guard. >Valimaki attempts to secure an arm. >Valimaki uses the threat of a kimura to turn Sursa and get side control. >Valimaki tries to slip behind and take the back. >Valimaki isn't able to get behind Sursa this time around. >Sursa gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. >Marcus Sursa is looking really tired. >The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. >Breathing very hard, Victor Valimaki is looking ragged. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Sursa narrowly misses Valimaki with a right uppercut. >Valimaki comes in closer to press the issue. >Valimaki comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Valimaki is in the pocket, ready to attack Sursa. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >A jab misses, allowing Sursa to counter-strike with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Valimaki down! >Almost immediately Valimaki has shaken it off and is ready for Sursa. >On his back, Valimaki watches as Sursa comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. >Valimaki scoots backward as soon as Sursa comes in, initiating a scramble for position. >The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. >Valimaki avoids a flurry of punches and hits a straight left. >Marcus Sursa seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >A visibly tired Valimaki is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sursa. >Sursa is pulled into a grapple. >Valimaki is looking to muscle Sursa back against the cage. >Sursa ends up backed against the cage. >Victor Valimaki looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Valimaki drives a knee to the thigh area. >Sursa struggles back against Valimaki, not allowing him to control the grappling. >Out of the blue, Sursa finds a way to slap on a guillotine, and is able to take Valimaki down with it! >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Valimaki gets caught in a guillotine, but is not tapping! >Sursa must not have it totally sunk in. >Sursa finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt. >Valimaki throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Sursa secures an arm and tries to ensnare Valimaki in a triangle. >Valimaki pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Valimaki tries to pass the guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That round certainly got the fans going.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Valimaki slips past a left jab and fires back with a crisp jab. >Valimaki counters a wayward low right kick with a series of hard rights! >A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Sursa, who covered up well. >Sursa backs away from Valimaki, creating some space between them. >Although visibly tired, Valimaki looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Sursa now has Valimaki standing in the pocket. >Sursa uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a nice jab. >Victor Valimaki looks like he is completely out of gas. >Valimaki sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with several right hands to the body and face! >The gas tank looks empty on Marcus Sursa. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Backing off, Sursa stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt! >Valimaki catches Sursa with a barrage of big right hands and puts him down on the ground! >Sursa recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Valimaki to make a move. >Valimaki tries to come in and secure a ground position. >Sursa is too quick, slipping away from Valimaki and starting to scramble. >The scramble results in Valimaki turtled with Sursa on his back. >Sursa attempts to set up a rear naked choke. >Valimaki defends the submission attempt well, and is in no danger at any point. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Sursa attempts to set up a rear naked choke. >Valimaki stops Sursa from getting the hooks in, so the choke cannot be properly applied. >Sursa tries to put Valimaki in a rear naked choke. >Valimaki stops Sursa from getting the hooks in, so the choke cannot be properly applied. >Sursa tries to get an armbar on Valimaki from behind. >Valimaki finds his arm trapped in a textbook armbar, and survives only because the round ends! >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >The official decisions are being reported now. >Judge #1 has given Sursa the win. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Valimaki. >Judge #3 has Valimaki as the winner. >Victor 'The Matrix' Valimaki wins by split decision! Official Result: Victor 'The Matrix' Valimaki defeats Marcus 'Money' Sursa (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Lightweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/justinekishctcsnf17_zps9169890e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/justinekishctcsnf17_zps9169890e.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/alidagrayctcsnf17_zps23c69fbf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/alidagrayctcsnf17_zps23c69fbf.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Moving forward, Gray counters a left jab with a clean jab. >Kish feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Gray is just able to avoid them. >Gray uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Kish to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Gray goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is successful, Kish pulls guard. >Gray attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Gray blocks an attempted sweep. >Gray begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Gray isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Kish tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. >Gray fends off Kish, and doesn't give up an arm. >Gray is trying to pass guard. >She eventually passes, but only into half guard. >Gray begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. >Kish comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Gray in half guard. >Kish tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. >Gray begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. >She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Kish tries to sweep Gray but can't do it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >In half guard, Gray begins working to get side control. >She can't get free of half guard. >Kish tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Gray. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Gray steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Gray keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Kish comes in closer to press the issue. >Advancing, Gray counters a left jab by using a jab. >Kish glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Not letting Kish settle at all, Gray comes in closer. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gray shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Gray goes under an attempted counter right hand. >Gray gets a single leg takedown! Kish pulls guard off it. >Gray starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Kish keeps her guard secure. >Kish raises her legs and tries to get Gray into a triangle choke. >Gray defends well against it. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >Loud boos from the crowd can be heard, and after that round I'm really not surprised.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Gray steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Gray steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Gray moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Gray comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Kish attempts to avoid Gray as she shoots in. >Gray doesn't get the takedown, Kish avoided it. >Kish looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Gray. >Kish moves into the pocket. >Gray dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a punch. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Gray hits a clean left jab. >Kish slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left. >We move into the second half of this round. >Kish throws a left jab but Gray uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Showing good head movement, Gray slips past a flurry of strikes. >Kish throws a flurry of punches but Gray covers up well. >Gray comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Gray gets a single leg takedown! Kish pulls guard off it. >Justine Kish looks very tired out there. >Gray fires away with big elbows, but Kish keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Kish attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Gray blocks the attempt. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gray tries to pound on Kish, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Kish attempts a triangle choke on Gray from the bottom of the guard. >Gray pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Kish to fire back with a stinging leg kick. >Gray moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Justine Kish looks very, very tired. >Gray shoots in for a takedown. >Kish tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Kish saw it coming and got out of range. >Gray throws a feint. >Gray throws a feint. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Kish apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Standing her ground, Gray looks happy to engage Kish in the pocket. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Standing in the pocket, Gray chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Kish. >Kish gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Gray smothers Kish with her body by pushing forward and down. >Gray throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. >Gray fires away with big elbows, but Kish keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Alida Gray looks very tired out there. >Kish attempts to grab an arm of Gray from the bottom of the guard. >Gray blocks it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Gray attempts to pass guard. >She does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. >Gray is trying to move from side control to mount. >Gray shows her ground skills and slips to mount. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges have given the victory to Gray. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Alida Gray! Official Result: Alida Gray defeats Justine Kish (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/brandonsaylesctcsnf17_zpse8e1ae52.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/brandonsaylesctcsnf17_zpse8e1ae52.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/codyeastctcsnf17_zpsae287f8e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/codyeastctcsnf17_zpsae287f8e.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Sayles counters a wayward low right kick with a flurry of small strikes. >East moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >East avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Sayles gets East with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >East steps in to put some pressure on. >Sayles avoids a jab. >East avoids a huge flying knee strike and hits a nice jab. >Sayles uses a feint to get East off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark. >An errant jab sets Sayles up to counter-strike with a jab. >East steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >East throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Sayles attempts to avoid East as he shoots in. >East can't get the takedown, Sayles was too quick to back away. >Sayles keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting up, East quickly steps in closer to attack Sayles. >Advancing, East counters a left jab by using a solid left jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >East throws a left jab but Sayles avoids it. >A left jab misses and East strikes back with a crisp left hand punch. >East throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Sayles sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Sayles avoided East. >Sayles slips past a left jab and counters with a series of big punches, putting East down on the ground! >East shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Sayles to make a move. >Sayles leans in and hits East with a powerful shot, but doesn't get pulled down into guard. >Sayles looks to get on top of East. >Sayles comes around the raised legs and gets side control. >In side control, Sayles catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >East attempts to pull Sayles into an arm-in guillotine. >Sayles blocks it. >Sayles unloads with big punches from side control, landing several that clearly hurt East. >Sayles throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >East tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control. >The guillotine is applied, but Sayles stubbornly holds on and does not tap! >It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Sayles to breathe. >East releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Sayles keeps East guessing with a few quick strikes. >East attempts a triangle choke on Sayles from the bottom of the guard. >Sayles doesn't let East get it. >Sayles keeps East guessing with a few quick strikes. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >East counters a wayward left jab with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. >East chooses to shoot in on Sayles. >Sayles sprawls well, and East is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. >Sayles pounds away on the body and side of the head, East struggles to deal with them. >Brandon Sayles is breathing very hard. >Sayles unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt East. >Sayles pounds away on the body and side of the head, East struggles to deal with them. >Sayles looks to hit a knee strike, but East is back up too quickly. >Sayles comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Standing his ground, East looks happy to engage Sayles in the pocket. >There's a double leg attempt from East, from the pocket. >Sayles won't go down from the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >East has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Sayles down. >East tries hard but cannot get Sayles off of his feet. >East loses control of Sayles, who circles out and returns to the center. >Brandon Sayles looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A tired-looking Sayles throws a couple of ragged punches to get East to cover up, then tries a takedown. >East sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >East avoids the takedown attempt. >A straight left from East fails to land. >It seems that Sayles is happy to let East circle for the moment. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >East slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a stinging left jab. >East throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and East is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Cody East is looking really tired. >East cannot stop himself being rolled and secured in side control. >Sayles attempts to move to mount. >East keeps Sayles at side control, not letting the mount happen. >Brandon Sayles looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >East attempts to secure an arm-in guillotine. >Sayles alters his posture to prevent it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Sayles looks to get a mount. >East doesn't let Sayles get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >East tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Sayles attempts to armbar East from side control. >East blocks it. >Cody East looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Sayles blocks East as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >A tired-looking East approaches, looking for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Sayles sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >Sayles is looking to muscle East back against the cage. >Sayles achieves it, pinning East to the cage. >The gas tank looks empty on Cody East. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges have given the victory to Sayles. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Brandon Sayles! Official Result: Brandon Sayles defeats Cody 'The Freight Train' East (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/alexandraalbuctcsnf17_zpsb2e29dbe.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/alexandraalbuctcsnf17_zpsb2e29dbe.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/nikohljohnsonctcsnf17_zps2993fa21.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/nikohljohnsonctcsnf17_zps2993fa21.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Albu covers up to withstand a couple of big right hands. >Using head movement, Johnson slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp left. >Good head movement allows Albu to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Johnson throws a leg kick but Albu checks it easily. >Slipping past a left jab, Johnson hits a crisp left. >Johnson tries for a left jab but Albu uses head movement to avoid it. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Johnson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a flurry of quick punches. >Johnson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Seeing a low kick coming, Albu strikes first with a crisp left jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Johnson hits a crisp left jab. >Albu covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches. >Slipping past a left jab, Johnson hits a crisp left. >Johnson tries for a left jab but Albu uses head movement to avoid it. >Albu, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick. >Albu is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Johnson. >Albu grabs Johnson and pulls her into a grapple. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >With Johnson controlled by the clinch, Albu looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >Albu uses a nice inside leg trip and Johnson is forced to pull half guard! >Albu attempts to arm triangle Johnson from the top of half guard. >Johnson defends it well. >Albu blocks Johnson as she tries a sweep from half guard. >Albu reaches over and tries to lock Johnson in an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Johnson is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >No! Johnson manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Albu blocks an attempted sweep. >Albu begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. >Johnson finds her opponent too skilled, and Albu passes half guard into a full mount. >Albu fires away with punches, Johnson is getting pounded. >Johnson is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position! >The referee gives Johnson time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight! >Alexandra Albu takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Alexandra 'Stitch' Albu defeats Nikohl Johnson (TKO (Strikes) in 8:13 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/lonnieracectcsnf17_zpse401483c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/lonnieracectcsnf17_zpse401483c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/christianmorecraftctcsnf17_zps3129e10d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/christianmorecraftctcsnf17_zps3129e10d.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>A place in the semi-finals of tonight's tournament is at stake. >The fight begins! >Advancing, Morecraft counters a left jab by using a couple of hard rights! >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Morecraft is trying to muscle Race up against the cage. >Morecraft manages it, and controls Race up against the cage. >Morecraft takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Morecraft ducks under a huge right hand and returns fire with a solid punch. >Race uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a crisp left jab. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Race to counter with a hard inside leg kick. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Neither fighter backs away, instead they both choose to start swinging! >Race hits the best punch of the exchange, a solid right hand to the jaw. >Race uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Race throws a kick to the body but Morecraft dodges it. >Morecraft checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a solid right hook to the body. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Morecraft backs away to create some more space. >Morecraft gets Race with a nice jab. >Race looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Morecraft. >Race gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >We move into the second half of this round. >Morecraft looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >He gets into range. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, both fighters start swinging! >Morecraft gets caught with a thudding right hand to the body. >Race uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a punch. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Race throws a left jab but Morecraft uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Stepping back, Race creates a bit of distance. >Morecraft avoids a low kick. >Morecraft steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Morecraft looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Race. >Morecraft is in the pocket, ready to attack Race. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range! >Morecraft smashes Race with a huge right hand and he is knocked clean out! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Christian Morecraft! Official Result: Christian Morecraft defeats 'Four Ounces' Lonnie Race (Knock Out (Punch) in 9:14 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Cruiserweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/stevebossectcsnf17_zpsa0752844.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/stevebossectcsnf17_zpsa0752844.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/jakeheunctcsnf17_zps5af87806.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/jakeheunctcsnf17_zps5af87806.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Bosse tries to take Heun down. >Bosse can't get the takedown, Heun defended it well. >A whizzer allows Heun to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling. >Bosse chooses to shoot in on Heun. >Heun tries to avoid the takedown. >Bosse doesn't get the takedown, Heun avoided it. >Heun steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Heun throws out a quick left jab. >Bosse quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Bosse counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch. >A left hand misses, allowing Bosse to counter with a flurry of quick punches. >Heun counters a wayward low right kick with a clean left. >Bosse comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Heun tries to avoid Bosse. >Bosse doesn't get the takedown, Heun avoided it. >Heun glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Bosse steps in closer to force the issue. >Bosse comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Bosse moves into the pocket. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Bosse shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Heun tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >Heun gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Bosse looks to pass guard and get side control. >Heun can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Bosse at half guard. >Bosse reaches over and tries to lock Heun in an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Heun is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >Bosse loses the hold! Somehow Heun got himself free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. >Heun tries to sweep Bosse but doesn't get anywhere. >Bosse looks to pass half guard and get side control. >Heun comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Bosse in half guard. >Steve Bosse is breathing very hard. >Using an underhook to set it up, Heun looks to scramble for position. >As they scramble, Bosse sees an opportunity and dives for a leg. >Bosse ends up having to pull half guard, unable to secure the leg. >Heun tries to ensnare Bosse in a kimura. >Bosse defends it well. >Bosse attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >The guillotine is applied, but Heun stubbornly holds on and does not tap! >Heun must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied. >Bosse eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission. >Steve Bosse looks very, very tired. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Heun attempts to pass guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Bosse the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >Bosse avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a straight left. >Heun avoids a jab. >Bosse slips out of the way of a massive overhand right. >Heun comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >He gets into range. >Heun catches Bosse with a series of quick left jabs. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Heun throws a flurry of punches but Bosse covers up and takes them easily. >Jake Heun doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Bosse backs away to create some more space. >Bosse misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Not letting up, Heun quickly steps in closer to attack Bosse. >Bosse slips out of the way of a head kick. >Heun counters an errant left jab with an enormous right hook, Bosse is out before he hits the deck! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Jake 'The Honey Bear' Heun! Official Result: Jake 'The Honey Bear' Heun defeats Steve 'The Boss' Bosse (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:50 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/chrisbarnettctcsnf17_zpsa5c3d212.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/chrisbarnettctcsnf17_zpsa5c3d212.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/gabrielsalinasjonesctcsnf17_zpsaae4de9b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/gabrielsalinasjonesctcsnf17_zpsaae4de9b.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner will advance into the semi-finals of tonight's tournament. >We are underway! >A left jab misses and Barnett strikes back with a series of quick lefts. >Salinas-Jones slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >Salinas-Jones comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Barnett. >Barnett uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Salinas-Jones cannot get close enough to grapple. >Moving in closer, Salinas-Jones looks like he may want to wrestle Barnett. >Barnett tries to counter Salinas-Jones with a big right hook, but it only thumps into the gloves. >Barnett slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >Salinas-Jones looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Not wanting to grapple, Barnett uses strikes to keep Salinas-Jones at a distance. >Salinas-Jones circles around Barnett. >Barnett doesn't let Salinas-Jones settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Barnett throws a barrage of big right hands after using a feint to trick Salinas-Jones into committing to a strike, but he moves out of range just in time. >Barnett comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >To counter, Salinas-Jones fires off a left but only finds the gloves. >Moving in closer, Salinas-Jones looks like he may want to wrestle Barnett. >Salinas-Jones is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second. >Moving in closer, Barnett looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Barnett is in the pocket, ready to attack Salinas-Jones. >Barnett dodges a jab, and fires back with a barrage of rights, putting Salinas-Jones down! >Barnett senses victory and starts to unload with punches! >Salinas-Jones survives then onslaught and manages to pull half guard. >Barnett stands up and backs off, letting Salinas-Jones stand up as well. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Good head movement allows Salinas-Jones to go under a vicious right hand and immediately counter with a crisp left. >Good head movement allows Salinas-Jones to slip past a vicious right hand, and he counters with a left jab to the cheek. >A left jab misses, Barnett counters with a series of quick jabs. >Salinas-Jones uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a right hook to the body. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Salinas-Jones hits a thudding right hook to the body. >Salinas-Jones dodges a jab, and fires back with a great right hand, Barnett took it full in the face and is knocked down! >Barnett shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. >Salinas-Jones tries to secure a ground position. >Salinas-Jones attains side control. >Salinas-Jones tries to lock Barnett into a kimura. >The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Barnett has to tap out! >Gabriel Salinas-Jones takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Gabriel Salinas-Jones defeats Chris 'Beast Boy' Barnett (Submission (Kimura) in 7:29 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/christuchschererctcsnf17_zpse47b52e9.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/christuchschererctcsnf17_zpse47b52e9.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/konstantingluhovctcsnf17_zps2c7a7827.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/konstantingluhovctcsnf17_zps2c7a7827.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Tuchscherer covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a straight left. >Tuchscherer avoids a tight combination. >Gluhov tries for a leg kick but Tuchscherer moves out of range. >Tuchscherer throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Gluhov. >Gluhov tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Gluhov saw it coming and got out of range. >Tuchscherer catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, down goes Gluhov! He pulls guard though. >Tuchscherer pounds away on Gluhov, but few of the shots lands clean. >Tuchscherer leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Gluhov. >Time slips away as Tuchscherer successfully keeps Gluhov stuck against the ground. >Tuchscherer lies on top of Gluhov, basically smothering him. >Tuchscherer pounds away from the guard, but Gluhov isn't troubled by the strikes. >Gluhov tries to pull Tuchscherer in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Tuchscherer starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Tuchscherer passes to side control with ease. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Tuchscherer tries to ensnare Gluhov in an armbar. >Tuchscherer gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Gluhov is in huge trouble! >No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. >Gluhov tries to move to guard, but Tuchscherer doesn't allow it. >Tuchscherer attempts to roll Gluhov slightly and take his back. >He rolls Gluhov over a little...and slips behind to take the back! >Tuchscherer attempts an armbar. >Gluhov stops Tuchscherer from applying it. >Gluhov tries a roll, but doesn't budge Tuchscherer. >Tuchscherer fires away with right hands, Gluhov is getting pounded. >Gluhov had better start defending himself, or this will be over! >The referee gives Gluhov time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight! >The winner, by TKO; Chris Tuchscherer! Official Result: Chris Tuchscherer defeats Konstantin 'Lacplesis' Gluhov (TKO (Strikes) in 7:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/levanrazmadzectcsnf17_zps84ec6b26.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/levanrazmadzectcsnf17_zps84ec6b26.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/smealinhoramactcsnf17_zps22953e81.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/smealinhoramactcsnf17_zps22953e81.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Rama feints rushing in, but Razmadze doesn't fall for it. >Rama slips past a left jab and fires back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Razmadze comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Rama tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Rama avoided Razmadze. >A jab misses, allowing Rama to counter-strike with a solid left jab. >Rama throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Razmadze sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Razmadze saw it coming and got out of range. >Razmadze circles as he plans his next move. >Rama presses in closer to attack. >Razmadze steps back to avoid a left jab. >Razmadze throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Rama. >The takedown is successful, Rama pulls guard. >In guard, Razmadze begins working to pass to side control. >Rama is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Razmadze firmly in guard. >Rama attempts a triangle choke on Razmadze from the bottom of the guard. >Razmadze doesn't let Rama get it. >Razmadze tries to pass the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Rama attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Razmadze blocks the triangle attempt. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Razmadze begins trying to pass the guard. >Razmadze isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Razmadze leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Rama. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Rama goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Razmadze to cover up, then shoots in. >Rama finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Razmadze promptly wrestles him to the ground, taking his back in the process. >Razmadze tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. >In a quick move, Rama turtles up. >Rama scrambles to try and get a better position. >The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Razmadze throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >It seems that Rama is happy to let Razmadze circle for the moment. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Razmadze gets Rama with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting up, Rama quickly steps in closer to attack Razmadze. >The time runs out on round one. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Rama snaps off a crisp jab. >Razmadze needs to raise his hands, they're far too low at the moment. >Rama fakes shooting in, causing Razmadze to prepare to defend it. >Razmadze is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Rama. >Razmadze sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Rama can't get the takedown, Razmadze was too quick to back away. >Rama is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Razmadze. >Razmadze ends up grappling for supremacy with Rama. >Clinched with Razmadze, Rama looks to try and take him down. >Razmadze cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Rama lies on top of Razmadze, basically smothering him. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >In guard, Rama begins working to pass to side control. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Razmadze grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Rama from the bottom of the guard. >Rama blocks the triangle attempt. >Levan Razmadze looks very tired out there. >Rama looks to get past the guard. >He passes to half guard. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Rama is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Rama struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Razmadze has been instructed to aggressively chase the takedown in this round. >Rama slips out of the way of a jab. >Razmadze, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that he can go for a takedown. >Razmadze doesn't get the takedown, Rama was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >With control of the clinch, Rama tries to complete a takedown. >He has the takedown; Razmadze didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard. >Levan Razmadze seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Smealinho Rama looks very tired out there. >In guard, Rama begins working to pass to side control. >He passes, but only to half guard. >Rama is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Razmadze can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Rama gains side control. >Rama holds Razmadze in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >Rama pounds away on Razmadze. >Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Razmadze is going to lose this fight! >The referee has seen enough, he pulls Rama off! >Smealinho Rama takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Smealinho Rama defeats Levan Razmadze (TKO (Strikes) in 2:42 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/chrisbirchlerctcsnf17_zpscb6efabf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/chrisbirchlerctcsnf17_zpscb6efabf.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/timhaguectcsnf17_zps4baa8bfd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/timhaguectcsnf17_zps4baa8bfd.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Birchler avoids a low kick. >Birchler counters a flurry of punches with a solid left. >Hague shoots in for a takedown. >Birchler stuffs the takedown attempt. >Birchler gets Hague with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting Birchler settle at all, Hague comes in closer. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Birchler to hit back with a clean jab. >Birchler is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Birchler is in the pocket, ready to attack Hague. >There's a double leg attempt from Birchler, from the pocket. >Hague saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. >The guillotine attempt doesn't work. >The takedown is completed, Hague is on his back and pulls guard. >The clock runs down as Hague is being smothered against the ground by Birchler. >Birchler is trying to pass guard. >Hague comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Birchler in guard. >Hague tries to ensnare Birchler in a triangle. >Birchler counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control. >Hague squirms around, preventing Birchler from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Birchler looks to get a mount. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Hague attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. >Birchler begins trying to get himself into mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Hague tries to break free and scramble for position, but Birchler keeps him trapped. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Hague comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >To counter, Birchler fires off a right hand but only finds the gloves. >Moving in closer, Birchler looks like he may want to wrestle Hague. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Hague is trying to push Birchler so that his back is up against the cage. >Hague can't move Birchler at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Hague, Birchler looks for a takedown. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Hague is left on his back and has to pull guard. >In guard, Birchler begins working to pass to side control. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Hague raises his legs and tries to get Birchler into a triangle choke. >Birchler blocks the triangle attempt. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Birchler fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Between rounds, his corner told Birchler to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Birchler steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Hague avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Advancing, Birchler counters a left jab by using a nice left hand. >Birchler comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Hague seems happy to engage with Birchler in the pocket. >Birchler comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Hague tries to hook a guillotine as Birchler comes in. >The guillotine attempt doesn't work. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Hague pulling guard. >Chris Birchler doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Birchler is trying to pass guard. >Hague is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Birchler firmly in guard. >Hague uses his legs to push Birchler back, and tries to scramble for position. >It's a bad choice though, as Birchler seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Birchler attempts to move to mount. >Hague doesn't let Birchler get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Hague tries to break free and scramble for position, but Birchler keeps him trapped. >Tim Hague looks very tired out there. >Hague squirms around, preventing Birchler from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. >From the looks of things, I don't think Chris Birchler has much energy left. >In side control, Birchler catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Birchler begins trying to get himself behind Hague. >He can't take the back. >Birchler blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Round two ends as time expires. >Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Birchler telling him to be wary of Hague trying takedowns. >Birchler avoids a low kick. >A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Hague. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Hague is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Tim Hague looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Birchler pounds away on the turtled up Hague, landing several great shots that rock Hague! >The referee stops the match! >Hague is angry with the referee, and perhaps rightly - it did look like an early stoppage. >The winner, by TKO, is Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler! Official Result: Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler defeats 'The Thrashing Machine' Tim Hague (TKO (Strikes) in 1:14 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/ruslanmagomedovctcsnf17_zps7549768a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/ruslanmagomedovctcsnf17_zps7549768a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markellisctcsnf17_zps34829aec.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markellisctcsnf17_zps34829aec.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner moves on to the next round in tonight's tournament. >We are underway! >Magomedov drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Ellis in with a feint. >Ellis moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >An errant jab sets Magomedov up to counter-strike with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Ellis looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. >He can't get it though, Magomedov defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. >Ellis circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting Ellis settle at all, Magomedov comes in closer. >Ellis counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a clean jab. >Ellis slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean jab. >Ellis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Magomedov. >Magomedov is pulled into a grapple. >Getting underhooks, Ellis looks for a takedown. >A sweep of the legs is successful, Magomedov has to pull guard. >Ellis lies on top of Magomedov, basically smothering him. >Ellis smothers Magomedov with his body by pushing forward and down. >Ellis keeps Magomedov guessing with a few quick strikes. >We move into the second half of this round. >Ellis smothers Magomedov with his body by pushing forward and down. >In guard, Ellis begins working to pass to side control. >Ellis struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Magomedov reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. >Ellis blocks it. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >Magomedov drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Ellis in with a feint. >Ellis slips out of the way of a jab. >Ellis moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a stinging left jab. >Ellis slips out of the way of a leg kick. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Magomedov throws a left jab but Ellis avoids it. >Ellis is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Magomedov. >Ellis grabs Magomedov and pulls him into a grapple. >Ellis attempts to pick Magomedov up for a slam. >There's the slam! Magomedov is planted onto his back, and pulls guard. >Round one ends as time expires. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Magomedov goes high with a jab, then lands a thudding right hook to the body. >Magomedov works the body with a couple of nice rights. >Ellis slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Magomedov nails Ellis with a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross. >A weak right kick is countered by Ellis with a crisp left hand punch. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Ellis is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick. >Ellis shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Magomedov tries to avoid the takedown. >Ellis can't get the takedown, Magomedov was too quick to back away. >Moving in closer, Ellis looks like he may want to wrestle Magomedov. >Magomedov counters with a right hand that catches Ellis flush, rocking him! >Ellis sees a right body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Magomedov pulls guard. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Ellis begins trying to pass the guard. >Magomedov can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >Fantastic round, the fans have been out of their seats the entire time.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Ellis has been instructed to try and get Magomedov to the floor in this round. >Ellis avoids a nice combination. >A straight left fails to land and Magomedov is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch. >Magomedov works the body with a couple of nice rights, having set it up with a feint. >Ellis steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Moving in closer, Magomedov looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Seeing an opportunity, Ellis goes straight into a takedown, putting Magomedov down into guard. >Ellis begins trying to pass the guard. >Magomedov can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Ellis looks to get a mount. >Ellis shows his ground skills and slips to mount. >Ellis fires away with elbows, but Magomedov deals with them fairly well. >Magomedov has been cut under his eye. >Ellis fires away with elbows, but Magomedov deals with them fairly well. >Ellis has solid control over Magomedov, and starts pounding away with strikes. >There's lots of strikes landing, Magomedov needs to find a way out of this position quickly! >The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Magomedov was intelligently defending himself! >The winner, by TKO; Mark Ellis! Official Result: Mark Ellis defeats Ruslan Magomedov (TKO (Strikes) in 4:16 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/heathherringctcsnf17_zps38d6ac22.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/heathherringctcsnf17_zps38d6ac22.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/mikerussowctcsnf17_zps9f6babb2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/mikerussowctcsnf17_zps9f6babb2.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Herring counters a left jab by using a leg kick. >Russow looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Herring moves in too, and they start to grapple. >Russow is trying to muscle Herring up against the cage. >Russow can't do it though, and Herring gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >Herring tries to take Russow down. >Herring doesn't get the takedown, Russow blocked it. >Russow turns Herring slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Herring shoots in for a takedown. >He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Russow has to pull guard. >Herring throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Herring blocks an attempted sweep. >Time slips away as Herring successfully keeps Russow stuck against the ground. >Herring fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Russow works some separation, and Herring ends up standing looking down at him. >On his back, Russow watches as Herring comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. >Russow is too quick, slipping away from Herring and starting to scramble. >As they scramble, Herring sees an opportunity and dives for a leg. >Grabbing a leg, Herring quickly sinks in a kneebar and forces the tap out! >Heath Herring takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Texas Crazy Horse' Heath Herring defeats Mike Russow (Submission (Kneebar) in 5:20 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/gabrielsalinasjonesctcsnf17_zpsaae4de9b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/gabrielsalinasjonesctcsnf17_zpsaae4de9b.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/christianmorecraftctcsnf17_zps3129e10d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/christianmorecraftctcsnf17_zps3129e10d.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The final of tonight's tournament awaits the winner. >There's the opening bell! >Morecraft counters a tight combination by hitting a stinging left jab. >Salinas-Jones avoids a flurry of punches. >Salinas-Jones goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Morecraft to cover up, then shoots in. >Morecraft counters with a right hand that catches Salinas-Jones flush, rocking him! >Salinas-Jones avoids a flurry of punches. >Morecraft looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Salinas-Jones now has Morecraft standing in the pocket. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Salinas-Jones has the angle to counter with a sharp kick to the shin. >Salinas-Jones avoids a scorching uppercut and come back with a solid right hook to the body. >Using head movement, Salinas-Jones slips past a left jab and counters with a leg kick. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Morecraft gets hit with a nice body shot. >Showing good head movement, Morecraft slips past a tight combination and counter-strikes with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Salinas-Jones comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Morecraft sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Salinas-Jones down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Salinas-Jones is rolled over onto his back, where Morecraft secures side control. >Morecraft begins trying to get himself behind Salinas-Jones. >He does it, getting behind Salinas-Jones. >Morecraft tries to unload with punches, but Salinas-Jones is struggling around enough to unbalance him. >Morecraft blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. >Salinas-Jones is in increasing trouble, as Morecraft gets both hooks in. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Morecraft attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Salinas-Jones stops Morecraft from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Salinas-Jones manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Morecraft on his back. >Morecraft gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >With both hooks in, Morecraft tries to flatten Salinas-Jones out for the rear naked choke. >Salinas-Jones fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Salinas-Jones improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks. >Morecraft gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >Morecraft tries to unload with punches, but Salinas-Jones is struggling around enough to unbalance him. >Salinas-Jones struggles against Morecraft and manages to free himself from the hooks. >Morecraft fires away with small left jabs, but doesn't do much damage, if any, as Salinas-Jones covers up well. >Christian Morecraft doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Morecraft blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. >Morecraft tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Salinas-Jones blocks it. >Morecraft blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Moving in closer, Salinas-Jones looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Morecraft now has Salinas-Jones standing in the pocket. >Salinas-Jones comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Salinas-Jones is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. >Salinas-Jones springs back to his feet, albeit at the expense of a few punches to the body and head. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Morecraft steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Salinas-Jones bobs and weaves, trying to get Morecraft to commit. >Salinas-Jones shoots in for a takedown. >Morecraft tries to avoid Salinas-Jones. >Morecraft avoids the takedown attempt. >Salinas-Jones avoids a jab. >Salinas-Jones is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Salinas-Jones is in the pocket, ready to attack Morecraft. >A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Morecraft to hit a barrage of big right hands, forcing Salinas-Jones back! >Christian Morecraft looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Backing off, Salinas-Jones stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt! >Regaining his wits just in time, Salinas-Jones is able to avoid a barrage of big right hands. >Salinas-Jones avoids a jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Salinas-Jones looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Morecraft. >Morecraft keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >There's a takedown attempt from Salinas-Jones. >Morecraft sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Salinas-Jones down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Gabriel Salinas-Jones doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Morecraft pounds away with right hands, but Salinas-Jones absorbs them and manages to stand back up. >Christian Morecraft looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Salinas-Jones hits Morecraft with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >Christian Morecraft is now clearly favouring one leg. >Salinas-Jones is doing the smart thing by targeting the legs. >An injured leg means that Morecraft is going to find his ability to use movement vastly reduced. >Morecraft narrowly misses Salinas-Jones with a right uppercut. >Salinas-Jones steps in to put some pressure on. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Morecraft avoids a flurry of punches. >Salinas-Jones throws a barrage of big rights but Morecraft is quick to move out of range. >Morecraft counters a flurry of punches by hitting a stinging left jab. >From the looks of things, I don't think Gabriel Salinas-Jones has much energy left. >A straight left by Morecraft keeps Salinas-Jones from advancing. >Not letting up, Salinas-Jones quickly steps in closer to attack Morecraft. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Morecraft backs away to create some more space. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Salinas-Jones still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Backing off, Morecraft makes sure to keep out of range. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Salinas-Jones lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with an enormous right hook that knocks Morecraft out and sees him fall face-first to the ground! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Gabriel Salinas-Jones! Official Result: Gabriel Salinas-Jones defeats Christian Morecraft (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:32 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/shanecarwinctcsnf17_zps45338113.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/shanecarwinctcsnf17_zps45338113.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/seanmccorklectcsnf17_zps5f151721.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/seanmccorklectcsnf17_zps5f151721.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >McCorkle tries for a left jab but Carwin moves out of range. >Carwin drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but McCorkle isn't buying it. >Carwin chooses to shoot in on McCorkle. >McCorkle cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >The clock runs down as McCorkle is being smothered against the ground by Carwin. >Carwin smothers McCorkle with his body by pushing forward and down. >Time slips away as Carwin successfully keeps McCorkle stuck against the ground. >Carwin attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He passes to side control. >Carwin tries to ensnare McCorkle in an arm triangle. >McCorkle gets caught by the arm triangle! It's deep, but he just won't quit! >Out of the blue, McCorkle breaks free! Carwin must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked. >McCorkle tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Carwin attempts an armbar. >Carwin gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and McCorkle has to tap! >Shane Carwin takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Shane Carwin defeats Sean 'Big Sexy' McCorkle (Submission (Armbar) in 4:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markellisctcsnf17_zps34829aec.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markellisctcsnf17_zps34829aec.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/smealinhoramactcsnf17_zps22953e81.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/smealinhoramactcsnf17_zps22953e81.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The final of tonight's tournament awaits the winner. >Round one begins! >Ellis feints to the right, trying to draw Rama into throwing a strike. >Ellis feints to the right, trying to draw Rama into throwing a strike. >Ellis shoots in, looking for a takedown. >He has the takedown! Rama pulls guard. >Ellis smothers Rama with his body by pushing forward and down. >In guard, Ellis begins working to pass to side control. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Rama brings his legs up and tries to lock Ellis in a triangle choke. >Ellis brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control. >Ellis begins trying to get himself behind Rama. >He shows excellent control to move Rama over and take his back. >Rama is in huge trouble now, as Ellis successfully gets both hooks in. >Ellis attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Rama doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Ellis, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Rama doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Rama attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Ellis doesn't allow it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ellis attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Rama doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Ellis, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Rama doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Rama struggles against Ellis but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >Ellis attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Rama fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >With both hooks in, Ellis tries to flatten Rama out for the rear naked choke. >Rama fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Rama struggles against Ellis but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >Ellis, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Rama defends himself well against the choke. >Rama tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Ellis tries to finish Rama off with a rear naked choke. >Rama defends himself well against the choke. >Rama attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Ellis doesn't allow it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Ellis tries to finish Rama off with a rear naked choke. >Rama stops Ellis from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Round one ends as time expires. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Ellis has been instructed to try and get Rama to the floor in this round. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >There's a double leg attempt from Ellis, from the pocket. >Ellis gets the takedown! Rama pulls guard. >Ellis keeps Rama guessing with a few quick strikes. >Rama attempts a triangle choke on Ellis from the bottom of the guard. >Ellis brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control. >Ellis begins trying to get himself behind Rama. >He does it, getting behind Rama. >Ellis successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >We move into the second half of this round. >With both hooks in, Ellis tries to flatten Rama out for the rear naked choke. >Rama doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Smealinho Rama is looking really tired. >Rama struggles against Ellis but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >Ellis, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Rama stops Ellis from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Rama attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Ellis doesn't allow it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Ellis, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Rama doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Breathing very hard, Mark Ellis is looking ragged. >Rama attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Ellis doesn't allow it. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Rama is looking to get the fight to the ground ASAP. >Ellis tries for a left jab but Rama moves out of range. >Rama throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Ellis. >The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Ellis to wrestle Rama down to the ground instead! Rama pulls half guard. >Smealinho Rama looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Ellis stands up and backs off, letting Rama stand up as well. >Looking tired, Ellis comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Rama. >He pulls Rama into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Ellis is trying to push Rama up against the cage. >Rama doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Mark Ellis looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Rama looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. >He can't get it though, Ellis slips out and takes his back instead! >Ellis gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >We move into the second half of this round. >With both hooks in, Ellis tries to flatten Rama out for the rear naked choke. >Rama doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Smealinho Rama looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Ellis maintains his hooks, despite Rama trying to break them. >Ellis, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Rama defends himself well against the choke. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Ellis, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Ellis flattens Rama out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! >The winner, by submission; Mark Ellis! Official Result: Mark Ellis defeats Smealinho Rama (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:38 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/bobbylashleyctcsnf17_zpse028823b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/bobbylashleyctcsnf17_zpse028823b.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markhuntctcsnf17_zps9d9f9bb4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markhuntctcsnf17_zps9d9f9bb4.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A straight left fails to land and Hunt is able to fire back with a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross. >A jab misses, allowing Hunt to counter-strike with a couple of nice shots. >A jab misses, allowing Hunt to counter-strike with a sharp body kick. >Lashley slams a crisp right into the gloves of Hunt, but can't follow up. >Hunt steps in to put some pressure on. >Hunt counters a left jab by hitting a barrage of hard rights! >Lashley falls to the ground! Hunt continues to pound away, sensing victory! >The referee pulls Hunt away, stopping the match! >Mark Hunt takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'Super Samoan' Mark Hunt defeats Bobby Lashley (TKO (Strikes) in 2:24 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markellisctcsnf17_zps34829aec.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/markellisctcsnf17_zps34829aec.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/gabrielsalinasjonesctcsnf17_zpsaae4de9b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/gabrielsalinasjonesctcsnf17_zpsaae4de9b.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >A left hand misses, allowing Salinas-Jones to counter with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross. >Moving in closer, Ellis looks like he may want to wrestle Salinas-Jones. >Salinas-Jones uses his strikes to stop Ellis from getting close enough to grapple. >Ellis chooses to shoot in on Salinas-Jones. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Salinas-Jones pulling guard. >Ellis attempts to pass guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Securing an arm, Salinas-Jones then brings his legs up and tries to lock Ellis in a triangle choke. >Ellis brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control. >Ellis looks to get a mount. >He doesn't get the mount, but only because Salinas-Jones rolled over and gave up his back instead. >Ellis successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Ellis, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Salinas-Jones doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >With both hooks in, Ellis tries to flatten Salinas-Jones out for the rear naked choke. >Salinas-Jones stops Ellis from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Ellis tries to finish Salinas-Jones off with a rear naked choke. >Salinas-Jones defends himself well against the choke. >Ellis keeps both hooks, despite Salinas-Jones trying to pull them apart. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Ellis, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Salinas-Jones fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Ellis tries to finish Salinas-Jones off with a rear naked choke. >Salinas-Jones doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Salinas-Jones tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. >Ellis, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Salinas-Jones doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Ellis attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Salinas-Jones fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Ellis maintains his hooks, despite Salinas-Jones trying to break them. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Ellis tries to finish Salinas-Jones off with a rear naked choke. >Salinas-Jones stops Ellis from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >With both hooks in, Ellis tries to flatten Salinas-Jones out for the rear naked choke. >Salinas-Jones fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Ellis, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Salinas-Jones stops Ellis from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Gabriel Salinas-Jones is breathing very hard. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >A straight left fails to land and Salinas-Jones is able to fire back with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >Ellis avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Ellis avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Ellis shoots in for a takedown. >Salinas-Jones cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Ellis in half guard. >Ellis tries to pound on Salinas-Jones with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Salinas-Jones tries to sweep Ellis but can't do it. >Gabriel Salinas-Jones seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Ellis fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Ellis attempts a kimura. >Salinas-Jones doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. >Ellis blocks an attempted sweep. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Ellis tries to ensnare Salinas-Jones in an arm triangle. >Salinas-Jones blocks it. >Salinas-Jones tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Ellis. >Gabriel Salinas-Jones looks like he is completely out of gas. >We're into the final minute of the round. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Ellis uses a nice jab. >Salinas-Jones quickly back-pedals away. >There's a takedown attempt from Ellis. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Salinas-Jones is left on his back pulling guard. >Time slips away as Ellis successfully keeps Salinas-Jones stuck against the ground. >Round two ends as time expires. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Ellis avoids a jab and scores with a jab. >Ellis avoids a jab. >A left hand misses, allowing Ellis to counter with a clean left. >A jab misses, allowing Ellis to counter-strike with a jab. >Salinas-Jones keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >It seems that Ellis is happy to let Salinas-Jones circle for the moment. >Mark Ellis looks very tired out there. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Salinas-Jones bobs and weaves. >It seems that Ellis is happy to let Salinas-Jones circle for the moment. >Salinas-Jones steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Not letting Salinas-Jones settle, Ellis moves in closer. >Ellis avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ellis comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Salinas-Jones tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. >Ellis attempts a kimura. >Salinas-Jones stops Ellis from applying it. >The time runs out on round three.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Salinas-Jones has been instructed to try and pick Ellis off with counter striking in this round. >Ellis counters an errant left jab with a stinging left jab. >A left jab misses and Salinas-Jones counters with a series of lefts. >A drained-looking Ellis tries to close the distance between them. >Salinas-Jones keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >A jab misses, allowing Ellis to counter-strike with a left. >Ellis avoids a flurry of punches and hits a straight left. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Salinas-Jones apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Ellis now has Salinas-Jones standing in the pocket. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Ellis covers up to absorb a flurry of punches. >Looking tired, Ellis comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Salinas-Jones. >He pulls Salinas-Jones into a grapple. >Mark Ellis looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Ellis is trying to muscle Salinas-Jones up against the cage. >Salinas-Jones out-wrestles him though. >Ellis smothers Salinas-Jones when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Salinas-Jones, Ellis looks for a takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Salinas-Jones blocked Ellis. >Salinas-Jones tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >Mark Ellis looks totally gassed. >Ellis throws a few close-range strikes, but Salinas-Jones smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. >The time is up, and that's the end of round four.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 5</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Salinas-Jones moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid left jab. >A straight left fails to land and Salinas-Jones is able to fire back with a clean jab. >A straight left fails to land and Salinas-Jones is able to fire back with a quick series of punches. >A tired Salinas-Jones moves forward, looking for a takedown. >Ellis sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Salinas-Jones up close into a clinch. >Ellis uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. >Salinas-Jones cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! >The clock runs down as Salinas-Jones is being smothered against the ground by Ellis. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Ellis begins trying to pass the guard. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Ellis attempts an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Salinas-Jones is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >No! He breaks free. That was really close. >Salinas-Jones tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Ellis. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Ellis attempts to roll Salinas-Jones slightly and take his back. >Salinas-Jones is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back! >Salinas-Jones is in increasing trouble, as Ellis gets both hooks in. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Ellis tries to finish Salinas-Jones off with a rear naked choke. >Ellis gets the rear naked choke fully applied, but the round comes to an end before he can get the tap out! >The time runs out on round five.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 6</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round six begins! >Ellis avoids a huge right hand. >Salinas-Jones slips out of the way of a jab. >Ellis snaps off a crisp jab. >Ellis avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >A flicked jab from Ellis only finds gloves. >Salinas-Jones presses in closer to attack. >Ellis steps back to avoid an enormous knock out punch. >Salinas-Jones comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Ellis now has Salinas-Jones standing in the pocket. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Ellis uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. >A left jab misses, Salinas-Jones counters with a solid right hook to the body. >Standing in the pocket, Ellis shows excellent head movement to dodge a huge right hand. >Salinas-Jones, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Ellis covers up and absorbs it. >Stepping back, Ellis creates a bit of distance. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Ellis bobs and weaves. >Salinas-Jones presses in closer to attack. >Salinas-Jones counters a wayward left jab with a series of lefts. >Ellis sneaks a glance at his corner. >Salinas-Jones quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges have given the victory to Ellis. >Ellis wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Mark Ellis defeats Gabriel Salinas-Jones (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 6). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Mark Ellis Wins A Berth In The Season 5 Heavyweight Tournament!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/philipdefriesctcsnf17_zpscbda0beb.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/philipdefriesctcsnf17_zpscbda0beb.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/aleksanderemelianenkoctcsnf17_zps5e2b044a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/aleksanderemelianenkoctcsnf17_zps5e2b044a.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >De Fries steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick. >De Fries gets suckered in by a feint, and is fortunate to avoid the barrage of big right hands that follow it. >De Fries counters a left jab by using a scything low kick to the legs. >De Fries tries for a left jab but Emelianenko moves out of range. >De Fries comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Emelianenko. >Emelianenko ends up grappling for supremacy with De Fries. >De Fries is trying to push Emelianenko so that his back is up against the cage. >Emelianenko doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >De Fries uses his wrestling to smother Emelianenko and stop him from using any dirty boxing. >Emelianenko and De Fries break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >Emelianenko counters a weak right kick with a left. >Emelianenko comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Standing his ground, De Fries looks happy to engage Emelianenko in the pocket. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Emelianenko to counter with a crisp left. >Slipping past a left jab, De Fries hits a nice jab. >Slipping past a one-two combination, De Fries has the angle to counter with a solid left jab. >Emelianenko shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >De Fries slips past a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Emelianenko goes down off the kick, he got caught low by the looks of things! >From the looks of things, he will be able to continue. >The clock is stoppped, giving him time to recover. >De Fries uses a smart combination to get Emelianenko to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >De Fries eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down! >We go past the halfway point of this round. >De Fries counters a one-two combination with a left. >Moving in closer, Emelianenko looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Strikes from De Fries keep Emelianenko from stepping in too close. >De Fries comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >A counter right hook catches De Fries hard, almost putting him down! >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >De Fries looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >De Fries can't get close enough to grapple, Emelianenko makes sure to keep out of range. >A leg kick misses badly, giving Emelianenko an opening to score with a straight left. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from De Fries. >Emelianenko tries to step away from the takedown. >De Fries doesn't get the takedown, Emelianenko avoided it. >Moving in closer, De Fries looks like he may want to wrestle Emelianenko. >He pulls Emelianenko into a grapple. >With control of the clinch, De Fries tries to complete a takedown. >Emelianenko blocks the takedown attempt. >Emelianenko tries to get clear of the grapple, but De Fries holds him in place. >There's under a minute left in this round. >De Fries is trying to muscle Emelianenko up against the cage. >Emelianenko out-wrestles him though. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Moving in closer, Emelianenko looks like he may want to try and clinch with De Fries. >Emelianenko walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >It sounded like his corner told Emelianenko to stand and try to use counter striking against De Fries in this round. >De Fries avoids a nice combination and hits a scything low kick to the legs. >Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. >De Fries slips past a left jab and fires back with a sharp kick to the shin. >There are signs that Aleksander Emelianenko is definitely feeling the damage done to his legs. >Targeting the legs is a sound strategy by De Fries. >It will slow Emelianenko down considerably and lessen the threat of his striking. >Emelianenko looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with De Fries. >De Fries finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Emelianenko and De Fries break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Aleksander Emelianenko doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >De Fries slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >A straight left by Emelianenko keeps De Fries from advancing. >De Fries presses in closer to attack. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >De Fries feints going high, but Emelianenko doesn't buy it. >De Fries uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Emelianenko to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Emelianenko sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Emelianenko saw it coming and got out of range. >De Fries looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Emelianenko. >De Fries cannot get close enough to the elusive Emelianenko. >We're into the final minute of the round. >De Fries avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean left. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Emelianenko still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Emelianenko can't close the distance, De Fries keeps him away with strikes. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >A barrage of punches miss and De Fries strikes back with a right kick to the thigh. >Breathing very hard, Philip De Fries is looking ragged. >De Fries counters an attempted knock out punch with a hard leg kick. >Aleksander Emelianenko is obviously limping. >Aleksander Emelianenko looks very, very tired. >De Fries, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >Emelianenko tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >The takedown is completed, De Fries came in hard and fast and was too much for Emelianenko. >Emelianenko winds up seated, his back to the cage, with De Fries pressing onto him. >De Fries begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. >De Fries shifts his position brilliantly to get mount! >De Fries tries to set up Emelianenko for an armbar. >The armbar is fully applied, Emelianenko has no option but to tap out! >Philip De Fries takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Philip De Fries defeats Aleksander Emelianenko (Submission (Armbar) in 2:36 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/joshbarnettctcsnf17_zps151dae57.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/joshbarnettctcsnf17_zps151dae57.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/colekonradctcsnf17_zpscd101052.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/colekonradctcsnf17_zpscd101052.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Barnett slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean jab. >Moving in closer, Konrad looks like he may want to wrestle Barnett. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Konrad is trying to muscle Barnett up against the cage. >Konrad manages it, and controls Barnett up against the cage. >Barnett is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. >Konrad exerts total control, keeping Barnett smothered against the cage for sixty seconds or so. >Konrad goes to use some dirty boxing, but Barnett is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. >With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. >A speculative right hand from Konrad doesn't find a home. >Barnett comes in closer to press the issue. >Barnett comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Konrad stuffs the takedown attempt. >Konrad is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Barnett. >Barnett ends up grappling for supremacy with Konrad. >Konrad is trying to push Barnett so that his back is up against the cage. >Konrad manages it, and controls Barnett up against the cage. >Konrad shows his grappling ability by pinning Barnett up against the cage and keeps him there for well over sixty seconds. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Barnett is pressed up against the cage and held there, taking the occasional short punch to the ribs and stomach, for roughly a minute. >The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. >A straight left fails to land and Barnett is able to fire back with a barrage of hard punches! >Barnett catches Konrad with a scything low kick to the front leg. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >There's a double leg attempt from Barnett, from the pocket. >Konrad stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Barnett into a clinch. >Konrad is trying to muscle Barnett up against the cage. >Konrad achieves it, pinning Barnett to the cage. >Cole Konrad looks very tired out there. >Smothered against the cage, Barnett is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about a minute. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Barnett is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, until the round ends. >Cole Konrad looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Barnett counters a wayward left jab with a series of quick punches. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Barnett is trying to muscle Konrad up against the cage. >Barnett can't manage it, and Konrad gets out of the grapple entirely. >Josh Barnett looks very tired out there. >Konrad narrowly misses Barnett with a right uppercut. >Barnett presses in closer to attack. >Despite being tired, Barnett looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Konrad. >Keen to keep space between them, Konrad backs away. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Although visibly tired, Barnett looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Konrad keeps himself moving out of range. >Konrad glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Barnett doesn't let Konrad settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Barnett feints an attack, keeping Konrad on his toes. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A speculative right hand from Konrad doesn't find a home. >Not letting Konrad settle at all, Barnett comes in closer. >Barnett feints an attack, keeping Konrad on his toes. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Konrad moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Josh Barnett looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Advancing, Barnett counters a left jab by using a flurry of small strikes. >A left jab misses and Barnett counters with a barrage of huge rights, knocking Konrad down! >Konrad shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Barnett to make a move. >Apparently unwilling to engage, Barnett lets his opponent stand back up. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Konrad wants to wrestle Barnett. >Barnett ends up grappling for supremacy with Konrad. >Konrad is looking to muscle Barnett back against the cage. >Konrad achieves it, pinning Barnett to the cage. >The gas tank looks empty on Cole Konrad. >Barnett is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Konrad has over him. This goes on for about a minute. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Barnett is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute. >The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Barnett stings Konrad with a series of quick lefts. >Barnett comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Konrad sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Barnett, caught by surprise, has to pull guard. >Josh Barnett looks totally gassed. >Konrad punches down at Barnett, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round four! >Konrad swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Barnett knocks Konrad down with a barrage of big rights! >Barnett starts pounding away on Konrad, looking to finish him off! >Barnett pounds away, landing several good shots in the process. >Barnett is only stopped by Konrad pulling him down into side control. >Barnett throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Konrad tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Barnett. >Barnett keeps Konrad guessing with a few quick strikes. >Barnett blocks an attempted sweep. >Barnett punches down at Konrad, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Konrad tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Barnett attempts an armbar. >Barnett gets the armbar fully applied and Konrad has to tap out! >Josh Barnett takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett defeats 'King' Cole Konrad (Submission (Armbar) in 3:23 of round 4). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/resultsctcsnf171_zpsaaed05cb.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/resultsctcsnf171_zpsaaed05cb.png</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/resultsctcsnf172_zpsc4319c4b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2017%20Barnett%20vs%20Konrad/resultsctcsnf172_zpsc4319c4b.png</a> Attendance: 12,632 Ticket Sales: $1,894,800 PPV Buys: 1,531,751 PPV Revenue: $9,190,506 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Very Poor Fight of the Night: Christian Morecraft vs. Lonnie Race KO of the Night: Gabriel Salinas-Jones Submission of the Night: Philip De Fries Fallout - Former CTC Womens Lightweight Champion Tara Larosa is on hand to announce that she will end her storied career following her next fight! A planned participant in the Season 4 Womens Lightweight Tournament, Larosa's place in the tournament will be taken by Naho Sugiyama! - Tandi Schaeffer is on hand to announce that she will retire following her next fight! - Mike Martelle is on hand to announce that he will retire following his next fight! - Konstantin Gluhov suffered a foot injury in his loss to Chris Tuchscherer, and could miss up to six months! - There were no cuts following CTC Sunday Night Fights 17! Predictions mmaaddict 45% (9 of 20) (Season Total: 53% (17 of 32)) mmaaddict has won todays predictions, and wins a fight pick in the Featherweight Division that will air on the preliminary card of CTC 58! The following fighters are available for the fight! Akiyo Nishiura Antonio Carvalho Bart Palaszewski Ben Greer Brandon Bender Bubba Jenkins Chas Skelly Chris Mickle Diego Nunes Doo Ho Choi Edmilson Souza Georgi Karakhanyan Jameeh Massouh James Jenkins Joe Stevenson John Teixeira Jonathan Brookins Josh Grispi Justin Lawrence Leonard Garcia Lyndon Whitlock Mark Hominick Masanori Kanehara Mike Corey Pat Schilling Rejean Groulx Shane Rice Stephane Bernadel Thierry Quenneville Travis Calanoc Tristan Johnson Tyler Toner Waylon Lowe William Romero Yahir Reyes

mmaaddict · March 27, 2014

John Teixeira vs. Tristan Johnson

CageRage · March 27, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 58

Friday, Week 2, January 2015 in The Maritimes, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Claudia Gadelha (11-1, 4-1 CTC) vs. Marianna Kheyfets (7-3, 2-2 CTC)

Since losing to Carina Damm in the Quarter-Final round of the Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament, Claudia Gadelha has looked impressive, winning three fights in a row, by first round submission, and Unanimous Decision against Joanne Calderwood, and by first round TKO over Jessica Eye in her last fight! Marianna Kheyfets has had a back and forth career in the CTC, losing by first round submission to Tara Larosa in her debut, then defeating Lena Ovchynnikova by knock out, losing by third round submission to Kyra Gracie, and winning a lacklustre Unanimous Decision victory over Megumi Morioka in her last fight!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Welterweight Feature Fight: War Machine (14-6, 1-1 CTC) vs. Matt Riddle (9-6, 2 NC, 2-3 CTC)

War Machine has been in two exciting fights since joining the CTC, both against the same opponent, DaMarques Johnson, Johnson defeated War Machine by third round submission in the first bout, while War Machine defeated Johnson by Unanimous Decision in their last fight! Since defeating Jay Hieron in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Welterweight Tournament, Matt Riddle is on a two fight losing streak, with losses against two of the best in the Division, losing to John Howard by fifth round submission in the Welterweight Tournament Final, and losing to Josh Neer by Unanimous Decision in his last fight!

UNDERCARD

Light Heavyweight Feature Fight: Cecil Erickson (5-1, 5-1 CTC) vs. Travis Galbraith (22-9, 4-1 CTC)

Cecil Erickson has been a beast on the ground, with four of his five wins coming by submission, since losing to Robert Drysdale in the Final of the Sunday Night Fights 9 Light Heavyweight Tournament, Erickson is on a three fight winning streak, with submission victories over Nick Hinchliffe, Nick Penner, and Hector Ramirez! Travis Galbraith began his CTC career with a four fight win streak, with wins over Goran Reljic, Hector Ramirez, Danny Valimaki, and Jan Blachowicz in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, before losing by first round TKO to Gilbert Yvel in his last fight!

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Michelle Waterson (12-5, 2-2 CTC) vs. Yuka Tsuji (27-3, 2-0 CTC)

Michelle Waterson is appearing in her first fight on CTC live TV, with all four of her other fights coming on pay-per-view, she is currently on a two fight winning streak, with a Split Decision victory over Barb Honchak, and a third round TKO victory over Rachael Swatez! A true veteran of womens MMA, Yuka Tsuji gets her first shot in the CTC tournament, she has won both her CTC fights, earning third round submission victories over both Ayaka Hamasaki, and Kyoko Takabayashi!

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Lena Ovchynnikova (10-5, 2-3 CTC) vs. Yuko Oya (8-4, 3-0 CTC)

Lena Ovchynnikova has struggled to get things going in the CTC, and recently broke a personal three fight losing streak with a first round submission victory over Sarah McLeod! Yuko Oya got into this tournament the hard way, making her CTC debut in the Sunday Night Fights 12 Womens Lightweight Tournament, where she dominated her way through the field, with a first round submission victory over Lena Ovchynnikova in the Quarter-Finals, a 47 second TKO victory over Bethany Marshall in the Semi-Finals, and a first round submission victory over Stacey Bradburn in the Final!

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Naho Sugiyama (13-2, 3-1 CTC) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (4-0, CTC Debut)

Naho Sugiyama made her CTC debut in the Womens Lightweight Championship Tournament, defeating Jessica Rakoczy, and Kyoko Takabayashi, before losing to Tara Larosa in the Final, she bounced back in her last fight however, earning a first round submission victory over former title challenger Valerie Letourneau! The first ever KSW Womens Champion, Polish Jiu Jitsu practitioner Karolina Kowalkiewicz has drawn a tough opponent in her first CTC bout, Kowalkiewicz is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Simona Soukupova!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Cruiserweight: Vitaly Minakov (11-0, CTC Debut) vs. Satoshi Ishii (8-4-1, 4-2 CTC)

Vitaly Minakov is a three time World Sambo Champion, and, while he doesn't show much in the striking, he has excellent passing, and a good armbar, he is a smaller Heavyweight, and should fit in well in the CTC's Cruiserweight Division! Minakov is coming off a third round submission victory over Mark Godbeer in Bellator! Satoshi Ishii scored first round submission victories over Jae Young Kim, and Joaquim Ferreira to win the 2014 Spring Series Cruiserweight Tournament, but came up short, losing by first round knock out to Daniel Puder in his title opportunity!

Middleweight: Taiei Kin (6-4, 0-1 CTC) vs. Rousimar Palhares (15-7, 1-1 CTC)

Taiei Kin made his CTC debut at CTC 45, but didn't get much chance to showcase his excellent striking, as he was taken down and submitted quickly in the first round by Jason Miller! Rousimar Palhares opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Riki Fukuda, but dropped a Unanimous Decision to Jake Rosholt in his last fight!

Featherweight: John Teixeira (14-2-1, 1-1 CTC) vs. Tristan Johnson (8-4, 1-2 CTC)

John Teixeira lost by first round submission to Jonathan Brookins in his CTC debut, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a 47 second TKO victory over Ben Greer! Tristan Johnson looked dominant in his CTC debut, a first round TKO victory over Brad Cardinal, but has struggled since, dropping a Unanimous Decision to William Romero, and then losing by first round knock out to Joe Stevenson in his last fight!

Womens Middleweight: Agnes Orton (MMA Debut) vs. Alexis Davis (13-8, CTC Debut)

Agnes Orton is a violent, and brutal Taekwondo striker, known especially for her powerful and accurate kicks, she doesn't have the strongest chin however, which could cause her some problems going forward! A creative striker, who likes to stand and bang, Alexis Davis comes to the CTC, having lost all three of her fights in the UFC, suffering Unanimous Decision losses to Sheila Gaff, Liz Carmouche, and Cat Zingano!

Flyweight: Josh Paiva (5-2, 3-2 CTC) vs. Rodrigo Santos (6-4, 0-1 CTC)

Since losing to Will Campuzano in the Semi-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 7 Flyweight Tournament, Josh Paiva is on a two fight winning streak, with a first round submission victory over Josh Ferguson, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Alex Silva! Rodrigo Santos recently made his CTC debut, and was submitted in the first round by Ulysses Gomez!

Lightweight: Rory McDonnel (5-7, 0-1 CTC) vs. Luiz Azeredo (16-11, 0-1 CTC)

Rory McDonnel has only fought once in the CTC, over a year ago, he fought, and lost to Samuel Guillet by Unanimous Decision! Luiz Azeredo's CTC debut was a close fought, razor thin Split Decision loss to Mairbek Taisumov!

Tournament Bracket

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Weigh-In Results

Claudia Gadelha (125) vs. Marianna Kheyfets (125)

War Machine (170) vs. Matt Riddle (170)

Cecil Erickson (205) vs. Travis Galbraith (205)

Michelle Waterson (125) vs. Yuka Tsuji (125)

Lena Ovchynnikova (125) vs. Yuko Oya (125)

Naho Sugiyama (125) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (125)

Vitaly Minakov (235) vs. Satoshi Ishii (235)

Taiei Kin (185) vs. Rousimar Palhares (185)

John Teixeira (145) vs. Tristan Johnson (145)

Agnes Orton (135) vs. Alexis Davis (135)

Josh Paiva (125) vs. Rodrigo Santos (125)

Rory McDonnel (155) vs. Luiz Azeredo (155)

CTC 58 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WLW QF: Claudia Gadelha vs. Marianna Kheyfets

WW: War Machine vs. Matt Riddle

LHW: Cecil Erickson vs. Travis Galbraith

WLW QF: Michelle Waterson vs. Yuka Tsuji

WLW QF: Lena Ovchynnikova vs. Yuko Oya

WLW QF: Naho Sugiyama vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Preliminary Card

CW: Vitaly Minakov vs. Satoshi Ishii

MW: Taiei Kin vs. Rousimar Palhares

FW: John Teixeira vs. Tristan Johnson

WMW: Agnes Orton vs. Alexis Davis

FLY: Josh Paiva vs. Rodrigo Santos

LW: Rory McDonnel vs. Luiz Azeredo

mmaaddict · March 29, 2014

Main Card

WLW QF: Claudia Gadelha vs. Marianna Kheyfets

WW: War Machine vs. Matt Riddle

LHW: Cecil Erickson vs. Travis Galbraith

WLW QF: Michelle Waterson vs. Yuka Tsuji

WLW QF: Lena Ovchynnikova vs. Yuko Oya

WLW QF: Naho Sugiyama vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Preliminary Card

CW: Vitaly Minakov vs. Satoshi Ishii

MW: Taiei Kin vs. Rousimar Palhares

FW: John Teixeira vs. Tristan Johnson

WMW: Agnes Orton vs. Alexis Davis

FLY: Josh Paiva vs. Rodrigo Santos

LW: Rory McDonnel vs. Luiz Azeredo

CageRage · March 31, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/77CTC58_zps47bb2015.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/77CTC58_zps47bb2015.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 2, January 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca</div> <div style="text-align:center">Lightweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/rorymcdonnelctc58_zps0f585ffd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/rorymcdonnelctc58_zps0f585ffd.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/luizazeredoctc58_zps86eb1bf4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/luizazeredoctc58_zps86eb1bf4.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >McDonnel throws a left jab but Azeredo avoids it. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from McDonnel. >A counter left catches McDonnel above the eye. >Azeredo looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with McDonnel. >McDonnel counters by dropping down and hitting a single leg, Azeredo is forced to pull guard. >McDonnel tries to smother Azeredo but can't keep control long enough. >Azeredo tries to ensnare McDonnel in a guillotine. >McDonnel isn't caught tight enough to tap, but does get swept over into side control. >Azeredo punches down at McDonnel, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Azeredo blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Azeredo keeps McDonnel guessing with a few quick strikes. >McDonnel tries to sweep Azeredo but can't. >Azeredo tries to ensnare McDonnel in an armbar. >Azeredo gets an armbar fully applied! >No! McDonnel manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >McDonnel tries to sweep Azeredo but can't. >Stuck under side control, McDonnel takes a knee to the ribs. >McDonnel takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Azeredo is trying to move from side control to mount. >McDonnel keeps Azeredo at side control, not letting the mount happen. >McDonnel tries to move to guard, but Azeredo doesn't allow it. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >McDonnel steps back to avoid a left jab. >A jab misses, allowing Azeredo to counter-strike with a leg kick. >Azeredo looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with McDonnel. >McDonnel sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Azeredo, caught by surprise, has to pull guard. >McDonnel throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >McDonnel fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >McDonnel gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike. >McDonnel throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Securing an arm, Azeredo then brings his legs up and tries to lock McDonnel in a triangle choke. >McDonnel pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >McDonnel throws a few right hands to the body. >McDonnel looks to pass guard and get side control. >Azeredo comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps McDonnel in guard. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Azeredo avoids a jab and scores with a series of lefts. >Moving forward, McDonnel counters a left jab with a left. >McDonnel avoids a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek. >McDonnel comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >McDonnel walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Moving in closer, Azeredo looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >McDonnel sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Azeredo manages to pull guard. >Looking to catch his breath, McDonnel is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >McDonnel throws a few right hands to the body. >McDonnel clings very tight to Azeredo while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. >Azeredo pulls McDonnel down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head. >McDonnel starts trying to work to get past the guard. >McDonnel struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Breathing very hard, Rory McDonnel is looking ragged. >Azeredo raises his legs and tries to get McDonnel into a triangle choke. >The triangle is deeply applied, McDonnel has to tap before he is put to sleep! >By submission, the winner is Luiz Azeredo! Official Result: 'The Joker' Luiz Azeredo defeats Rory McDonnel (Submission (Triangle) in 4:32 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Flyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/joshpaivactc58_zps0a97dd47.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/joshpaivactc58_zps0a97dd47.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/rodrigosantosctc58_zpsbe9125ff.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/rodrigosantosctc58_zpsbe9125ff.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >A left jab misses and Santos strikes back with a series of quick jabs. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Paiva to hit back with a nice jab. >A left hand misses, allowing Paiva to counter with a solid left jab. >Paiva is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Santos. >Santos uses his strikes to stop Paiva from getting close enough to grapple. >Paiva drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Santos in with a feint. >Paiva comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Paiva is in the pocket, ready to attack Santos. >Paiva is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Santos. >Strikes from Santos keep Paiva from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Santos counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches. >A straight left from Santos fails to land. >Paiva steps in to put some pressure on. >A wayward low right kick allows Paiva to hit a quick spinning back fist! >A right kick to the legs misses and Paiva fires back with a nice left hand. >Paiva comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown is stuffed, so Paiva has to go to settle for pushing Santos up against the cage. >Paiva goes to use some dirty boxing, but Santos is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Paiva tries to take Santos down. >Paiva doesn't get the takedown, Santos instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >Santos pins Paiva up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >Santos pins Paiva up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >Santos drives a knee to the thigh area. >Paiva is trapped against the cage and Santos hits him with a short left uppercut. >Santos smothers Paiva against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. >Santos smothers Paiva against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. >The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. >Paiva gets Santos with a nice jab. >Santos counters a left jab by using a solid left jab. >Paiva avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Paiva looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Santos is pulled into a grapple. >Paiva looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. >Santos slips out, pushing Paiva to the floor and taking his back! >There's under a minute left in this round. >Santos attempts to set up an armbar on Paiva from the back. >Paiva fights off the armbar attempt. >Paiva tries to move Santos off his back but can't. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >A left jab misses and Paiva strikes back with a solid left jab. >Paiva comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Santos tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Santos avoided Paiva. >Santos looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Paiva. >Paiva sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Santos is able to defend against it. >Josh Paiva doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Paiva slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Paiva gets Santos with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Santos steps in closer to force the issue. >We move into the second half of this round. >Santos is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Paiva tries to single leg Santos as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Paiva wants to wrestle Santos. >Santos uses his strikes to stop Paiva from getting close enough to grapple. >A drained-looking Paiva tries to close the distance between them. >Santos keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >Josh Paiva looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Rodrigo Santos doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Looking very tired, Paiva comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Paiva can't get the takedown, Santos defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Santos is trying to push Paiva so that his back is up against the cage. >Santos achieves it, pinning Paiva to the cage. >From the looks of things, I don't think Rodrigo Santos has much energy left. >Round two ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Santos counters a left jab with a clean jab. >Santos counters a left jab with a looping right. >A tired Paiva moves forward, looking for a takedown. >Santos sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Santos saw it coming and got out of range. >Josh Paiva looks totally gassed. >Santos throws three punches in quick succession, but Paiva was out of range. >Paiva quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Santos avoids a jab and scores with a right hand. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >A visibly tired Paiva is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Santos. >Not wanting to grapple, Santos uses strikes to keep Paiva at a distance. >Paiva gets Santos with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >The fight slows as Santos sits back and allows Paiva to circle. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A drained-looking Paiva tries to close the distance between them. >Santos finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Clinched with Santos, Paiva looks to try and take him down. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Santos blocked Paiva. >Santos turns Paiva slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >Rodrigo Santos looks totally gassed. >Paiva, controlling the grapple with Santos, tries to scoop him up for a slam. >He can't get it though, Santos defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >Here come the official decisions. >All three judges have given the victory to Santos. >Making Rodrigo 'Indio' Santos the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Rodrigo 'Indio' Santos defeats Josh Paiva (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/agnesortonctc58_zps93fcd568.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/agnesortonctc58_zps93fcd568.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/alexisdavisctc58_zps3144c3a1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/alexisdavisctc58_zps3144c3a1.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Davis moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >There's a takedown attempt from Davis. >Orton sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Orton saw it coming and got out of range. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Davis avoids a nice combination. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Davis. >Orton tries to avoid the takedown. >Davis doesn't get the takedown, Orton avoided it. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Davis steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Davis chooses to shoot in on Orton. >Orton attempts to avoid Davis as she shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Orton avoided Davis. >Davis looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Orton. >Keen to maintain some distance, Orton uses strikes to keep Davis away. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Davis fakes a lunge. >Not letting Davis settle at all, Orton comes in closer. >Davis catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it, into half guard. >Davis reaches over and tries to lock Orton in an arm triangle. >Orton defends herself well and is in no danger. >Orton tries to sweep Davis but can't do it. >Davis fires away with big elbows, but Orton keeps the half guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Orton tries to sweep Davis but doesn't get anywhere. >Davis throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. >Orton tries to sweep Davis but doesn't get anywhere. >Davis unloads with some big elbows, but Orton deals with them comfortably. >Orton tries to sweep Davis but doesn't get anywhere. >Agnes Orton is looking really tired. >Davis throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Davis tries to ensnare Orton in an arm triangle. >Orton stops Davis from applying it. >Orton tries to sweep Davis but doesn't get anywhere. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Davis avoids a high kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Orton pulls half guard. >Davis tries to lock Orton into an arm triangle. >Orton blocks it. >Orton tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Davis. >Agnes Orton seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Davis attempts to arm triangle Orton from the top of half guard. >Orton defends herself well and is in no danger. >Davis blocks an attempted sweep. >Davis begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. >She can't get free of half guard. >Davis blocks Orton as she tries a sweep from half guard. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Davis tries to ensnare Orton in a kimura. >Orton stops Davis from applying it. >Agnes Orton looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. >Orton tries to sweep Davis but doesn't get anywhere. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Davis fakes a lunge. >Orton comes in closer to press the issue. >Although visibly tired, Orton looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >She gets into range. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Moving forward, Orton counters a left jab with a series of quick punches. >Orton steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint. >Davis chooses to shoot in on Orton. >Davis goes under an attempted counter right hand. >Davis gets a single leg takedown! Orton pulls guard off it. >Davis throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. >Davis begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Davis gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Davis attempts an americana. >Davis gets the americana fully applied and Orton has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Alexis Davis! Official Result: Alexis Davis defeats Agnes Orton (Submission (Americana) in 3:07 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Featherweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/johnteixeiractc58_zps7b39a5a1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/johnteixeiractc58_zps7b39a5a1.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/tristanjohnsonctc58_zps3ebed15e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/tristanjohnsonctc58_zps3ebed15e.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >Teixeira drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Johnson in with a faked single leg attempt. >Teixeira just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a nice left hand. >Teixeira avoids a quick jab and hits a straight left. >A left hand misses, allowing Johnson to counter with a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut. >Johnson counters a left jab with a crunching right hook to the body. >Johnson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Teixeira. >Teixeira is pulled into a grapple. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >Johnson avoids a right kick to the body and hits a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross. >Teixeira feints left and throws an excellent combination but Johnson is just able to cover up in time. >Teixeira feints to the right, trying to draw Johnson into throwing a strike. >Johnson counters a left jab by hitting a barrage of hard punches! >Johnson tries for a left jab but Teixeira uses head movement to avoid it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Johnson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a left hook to the body. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Johnson hits a series of quick punches. >Johnson slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Teixeira hits a nice left. >Good head movement allows Johnson to roll past an attempted knock out punch and counter with a barrage of big rights, knocking Teixeira down! >Teixeira recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Johnson to make a move. >Teixeira gets back up after making Johnson step back to avoid an up-kick. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >A left hand misses, allowing Teixeira to counter with a sharp body kick. >Teixeira looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Johnson. >Teixeira is now standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses, giving Johnson the chance to hit back with some heavy right hands...Teixeira tries to cover up but is knocked down! >Johnson doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Teixeira recovers his wits quickly. >Teixeira pulls Johnson into half guard after catching a kick. >Johnson stands up and backs off, letting Teixeira stand up as well. >Johnson feints rushing in, but Teixeira doesn't fall for it. >Teixeira looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Johnson. >Teixeira is now standing in the pocket. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Teixeira slips past a jab and scores with a nice jab. >From the pocket, Johnson sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a series of quick jabs. >Covering up, Teixeira absorbs a combination of rights and lefts. >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >It sounded like his corner told Johnson to stand and try to use counter striking against Teixeira in this round. >Teixeira counters a left jab with a nice jab. >Johnson avoids a kick to the leg and hits a series of hard rights! >Moving in closer, Johnson looks like he may want to wrestle Teixeira. >Teixeira is pulled into a grapple. >Teixeira tries to wriggle free, but Johnson controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Johnson uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Teixeira. >Teixeira tries to wriggle free, but Johnson controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Teixeira gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Johnson uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >We move into the second half of this round. >Johnson hits Teixeira with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Johnson slams a crisp right into the gloves of Teixeira, but can't follow up. >Teixeira quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Johnson uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Teixeira doesn't let Johnson settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Teixeira uses a big kick to the outside of the left thigh. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Teixeira counters an errant left jab with a right body kick. >A wayward right kick to the body allows Johnson to hit a crunching right hook to the body. >Teixeira avoids a tight combination. >Johnson glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Teixeira doesn't let Johnson settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Teixeira comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >He gets into range. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Teixeira tries to wriggle free, but Johnson controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Johnson and Teixeira break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Teixeira is able to strike back with a kick to the ribs. >Teixeira looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Johnson. >Teixeira is in the pocket, ready to attack Johnson. >Teixeira manages to avoid a nice combination and counters with a straight left. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Johnson lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with some heavy right hands! >Tristan Johnson is looking really tired. >Teixeira staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked him! >Johnson steps in and tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Teixeira narrowly avoids it. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >Here come the official decisions. >All three judges have given Johnson the win. >Johnson wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Tristan Johnson defeats John 'Macapa' Teixeira (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/taieikinctc58_zpsbe0a61dd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/taieikinctc58_zpsbe0a61dd.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/rousimarpalharesctc58_zpsc3f14d62.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/rousimarpalharesctc58_zpsc3f14d62.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >Palhares counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, down goes Kin! He pulls guard though. >Kin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Palhares off of him. >Palhares smothers Kin with his body by pushing forward and down. >Time slips away as Palhares successfully keeps Kin stuck against the ground. >Palhares throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Palhares gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Kin quickly scrambles. >It's a bad choice though, as Palhares seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. >Palhares starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Kin. >Kin does well to keep Palhares at side control. >Kin tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Palhares tries to ensnare Kin in an americana. >Kin doesn't allow the americana to be applied. >Palhares blocks Kin as he tries a transition to guard. >Palhares tries to lock Kin into an armbar. >An armbar is applied, Kin is trapped! >No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. >Kin tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Palhares tries to get into the mount position. >Kin doesn't let Palhares get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Kin looks ready to try and scramble, but Palhares is quick to move to prevent that. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >Kin throws a left jab but Palhares avoids it. >Kin steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Palhares comes in closer to press the issue. >Palhares comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Palhares moves into the pocket. >Standing in the pocket, Palhares chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Kin. >Palhares gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >A feint to the right gets Palhares to move forward, and Kin almost clips him with a massive overhand right. >Kin narrowly misses Palhares with a right uppercut. >Palhares doesn't let Kin settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Kin counters a left jab by using a right body kick. >Palhares scores with a solid left jab. >A left jab misses and Kin counters with a quick spinning back fist! >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Palhares avoids a jab and scores with a clean jab. >Palhares counters a tight combination by hitting a stinging left jab. >Kin throws out a quick left jab. >Palhares doesn't let Kin settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Moving forward, Kin counters a left jab with a barrage of hard punches! >Palhares uses head movement to avoid an enormous close-range knock out punch. >Palhares springs forward, trying to surprise Kin and grab one of his legs! >The attempt doesn't work, Kin got out of range too quickly. >Palhares looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Kin. >He pulls Kin into a grapple. >Palhares is trying to push Kin so that his back is up against the cage. >Kin ends up backed against the cage. >Palhares tries to take Kin down. >He gets a takedown, using the cage to his advantage. >Kin ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Palhares, with his back pressed against the cage. >Not liking his options, Palhares looks to get a better position over Kin. >Kin keeps Palhares close in, not letting the mount happen. >Kin, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Palhares pushes forward against Kin, basically smothering him against the cage wall. >Palhares pushes forward against Kin, basically smothering him against the cage wall. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Palhares begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. >Kin keeps Palhares close in, not letting the mount happen. >Round two ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Between rounds, his corner told Palhares to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Palhares feints an attack, keeping Kin on his toes. >Palhares isn't drawn in by Kin feinting to his left. >Palhares throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Kin. >Kin tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Kin is left on his back pulling guard. >Taiei Kin looks very tired out there. >Rousimar Palhares looks very tired out there. >Palhares looks to get past the guard. >Kin is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Palhares firmly in guard. >Kin works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >There wasn't enough separation though, Palhares is able to catch him and secure side control. >Palhares tries to ensnare Kin in an armbar. >Kin gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >The winner, by submission, is Rousimar 'Toquinho' Palhares! Official Result: Rousimar 'Toquinho' Palhares defeats Taiei Kin (Submission (Armbar) in 2:55 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Cruiserweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/vitalyminakovctc58_zps2f32d2de.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/vitalyminakovctc58_zps2f32d2de.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/satoshiishiictc58_zps632fdfc2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/satoshiishiictc58_zps632fdfc2.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Minakov tries for a left jab but Ishii moves out of range. >A couple of wild punches go sailing past, giving Minakov the opportunity to counter with a left jab to the cheek. >Ishii avoids a jab and scores with a left hand. >Minakov fakes a lunge. >Ishii doesn't let Minakov settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Ishii looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Minakov. >Ishii can't close the distance, Minakov keeps him away with strikes. >Ishii slips out of the way of a jab. >Minakov counters a right jab with a nice jab. >Minakov circles around Ishii. >Ishii quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Ishii looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Minakov. >Minakov finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. >Minakov manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Ishii. >With Minakov controlled by the clinch, Ishii looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >An outside leg trip sweeps Minakov down to the ground, where he is left on his back pulling guard! >Ishii looks to pass guard and get side control. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Minakov works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >Ishii seizes the opportunity, Minakov was too slow and gets caught in side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Ishii tries to lock Minakov into an armbar. >Minakov gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! >No! Minakov manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Ishii blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Ishii looks to roll Minakov slightly and slip behind. >Ishii takes the back, Minakov could do nothing about it. >Ishii successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Ishii tries to finish Minakov off with a rear naked choke. >Minakov doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Minakov struggles against Ishii but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >Ishii, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >The rear naked choke is fully applied, Ishii has Minakov flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! >Satoshi Ishii takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Satoshi Ishii defeats Vitaly Minakov (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:49 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, and on HBO in Canada and the USA, and Various Channels Around The World</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/nahosugiyamactc58_zps3f835077.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/nahosugiyamactc58_zps3f835077.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/karolinakowalkiewiczctc58_zps61498882.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/karolinakowalkiewiczctc58_zps61498882.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The fight begins! >Sugiyama slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Sugiyama steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Sugiyama moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Kowalkiewicz counters a left jab by using a clean jab. >Sugiyama steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Sugiyama catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, and gets it! Kowalkiewicz has to pull guard. >Time slips away as Sugiyama successfully keeps Kowalkiewicz stuck against the ground. >Kowalkiewicz is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sugiyama off of her. >Sugiyama starts trying to work to get past the guard. >She passes to side control. >Sugiyama looks to get a mount. >She is too good for Kowalkiewicz, and has mount. >Sugiyama has solid control over Kowalkiewicz, and starts pounding away with strikes. >Kowalkiewicz is barely able to do anything at all, she cannot get out from under Sugiyama! >The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Kowalkiewicz was intelligently defending herself! >The winner, by TKO, is Naho 'Sugi Rock' Sugiyama! Official Result: Naho 'Sugi Rock' Sugiyama defeats Karolina Kowalkiewicz (TKO (Strikes) in 5:12 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/lenaovchynnikovactc58_zps086bee9c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/lenaovchynnikovactc58_zps086bee9c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/yukooyactc58_zps9bdb8eb4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/yukooyactc58_zps9bdb8eb4.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are underway! >Ovchynnikova tries for a spinning back kick but Yuko moves out of range. >Moving forward, Ovchynnikova counters a right jab with a crisp left hand punch. >Ovchynnikova is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Yuko. >She pulls Yuko into a grapple. >Ovchynnikova is trying to push Yuko so that her back is up against the cage. >Ovchynnikova manages it, and controls Yuko up against the cage. >Ovchynnikova hits Yuko, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. >Ovchynnikova drives a knee to the thigh area. >Yuko takes a hard foot stomp. >Ovchynnikova looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Yuko proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. >Ovchynnikova is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute. >Ovchynnikova is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Yuko has over her. This goes on for about a minute. >The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters. >Yuko waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a solid right. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Yuko chooses to shoot in on Ovchynnikova. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Yuko. >The takedown is completed, Yuko came in hard and fast and was too much for Ovchynnikova. >The takedown leaves Ovchynnikova seated with her back pressed against the cage. >Time slips away as Yuko successfully keeps Ovchynnikova stuck against the cage wall. >Yuko tries to put Ovchynnikova into a guillotine choke. >Ovchynnikova gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that she has to tap! >Yuko Oya takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'Amiba' Yuko Oya defeats 'The Hunter' Lena Ovchynnikova (Submission (Guillotine) in 6:43 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/michellewatersonctc58_zps102c8914.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/michellewatersonctc58_zps102c8914.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/yukatsujictc58_zpsa50fd6a6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/yukatsujictc58_zpsa50fd6a6.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Waterson avoids a tight combination. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Tsuji. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Waterson is left on her back pulling guard. >Tsuji pounds away from the guard with elbows, and Waterson is in serious trouble! >Blood is visible on Waterson, that strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above her eye. >Tsuji tries to break the guard of Waterson, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity. >Waterson keeps her guard tight. >Tsuji leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Waterson. >Tsuji pounds away from the guard, but Waterson isn't troubled by the strikes. >Waterson throws out some punches, but Tsuji leans back to avoid them. >Tsuji tries to pass the guard. >Tsuji gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Tsuji tries to ensnare Waterson in a kimura. >A kimura is locked in tight, Waterson has her arm bent at a terrible angle! >Shockingly, Tsuji loses it! Waterson pops her arm free, and has somehow survived! >Waterson tries to move to guard, but Tsuji doesn't allow it. >Tsuji attempts an armbar. >Waterson gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Yuka Tsuji! Official Result: 'Vale Tudo Queen' Yuka Tsuji defeats 'The Karate Hottie' Michelle Waterson (Submission (Armbar) in 4:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/cecilericksonctc58_zpsb43d0c9f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/cecilericksonctc58_zpsb43d0c9f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/travisgalbraithctc58_zpsce919c64.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/travisgalbraithctc58_zpsce919c64.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >After a flurry of punches miss, Erickson is able to strike back with a straight right. >Erickson counters a weak right kick with a crisp jab. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Galbraith uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >From the pocket, Galbraith shoots in for a double leg. >Galbraith can't get the takedown, Erickson defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >A jab misses, allowing Galbraith to counter-strike with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >Galbraith steps back to avoid a right jab. >Erickson throws out a quick right jab. >Not letting Erickson settle, Galbraith moves in closer. >Galbraith throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Erickson. >Erickson tries to step away from the takedown. >Galbraith doesn't get the takedown, Erickson avoided it. >A wayward right kick to the body allows Erickson to hit a clean right. >Moving in closer, Galbraith looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Erickson fires off a big left hand first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Galbraith. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A body kick misses, giving Erickson an opening to score with a nice jab. >A straight right from Erickson fails to land. >Galbraith quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Erickson avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Erickson counters a left jab with a right. >Galbraith shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is stuffed, so Galbraith has to go to settle for pushing Erickson up against the cage. >Erickson takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >Galbraith smothers Erickson against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. >Galbraith stomps down on his opponent's foot. >With Erickson stuck against the cage, Galbraith tries to complete a takedown. >Erickson blocks the takedown attempt and turns Galbraith around so that he has his back to the cage. >Erickson attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Galbraith pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them. >Erickson tries to hit Galbraith with an elbow, but Galbraith takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Erickson is the one backed against the cage. >There's under a minute left in this round. >With the cage trapping Erickson, Galbraith looks to try and take him down. >Galbraith can't get the takedown, as Erickson wrestles his way into a dominant position. >Erickson drives a knee to the thigh area. >Erickson catches Galbraith with a knee strike to the thigh. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >It sounded like his corner told Galbraith to attempt to get Erickson to the floor in this round. >Galbraith slips past a right jab and counters with a flurry of quick punches. >Erickson catches Galbraith moving in with a jab. >Erickson avoids a kick to the leg and hits a right jab to the cheek. >Erickson waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a clean right. >Erickson avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab. >Galbraith comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown is stuffed, so Galbraith has to go to settle for pushing Erickson up against the cage. >Breathing very hard, Travis Galbraith is looking ragged. >Erickson is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >With the cage trapping Erickson, Galbraith looks to try and take him down. >Galbraith doesn't get the takedown, Erickson instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >Travis Galbraith looks very, very tired. >Erickson steps back to achieve some separation from Galbraith and gets ready to strike. >Erickson throws a wild right but Galbraith avoids it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Erickson dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid right jab. >From the pocket, Erickson catches Galbraith with a crisp jab. >Slipping past some wild swings, Galbraith counters with a clean left jab. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Erickson uses a jab to sting Galbraith. >Looking tired, Galbraith comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Erickson. >Strikes from Erickson keep Galbraith from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Erickson gets Galbraith with a nice jab. >Erickson throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Galbraith steps in to put some pressure on. >Cecil Erickson is looking really tired. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Galbraith wants to wrestle Erickson. >Galbraith grabs Erickson and pulls him into a grapple. >Galbraith is trying to muscle Erickson up against the cage. >Erickson ends up backed against the cage. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Galbraith shows his grappling ability by pinning Erickson up against the cage and keeps him there for about sixty seconds. >The gas tank looks empty on Travis Galbraith. >Galbraith shows great control, keeping Erickson pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly half a minute. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. >A visibly tired Galbraith is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Erickson. >Galbraith can't get near enough to engage, Erickson uses strikes to keep him out of range. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges have given Erickson the win. >'Shocker' Cecil Erickson wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'Shocker' Cecil Erickson defeats Travis 'The Gladiator' Galbraith (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/warmachinectc58_zpsc5a50661.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/warmachinectc58_zpsc5a50661.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/mattriddlectc58_zpsad39f94a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/mattriddlectc58_zpsad39f94a.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >War Machine avoids a leg kick and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Standing in the pocket, Riddle chooses to shoot in for a double leg on War Machine. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and War Machine is left on his back pulling guard. >The clock runs down as War Machine is being smothered against the ground by Riddle. >Riddle tries to pass the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >War Machine tries to ensnare an arm. >Riddle doesn't let his arm get taken. >Riddle lies on top of War Machine, basically smothering him. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >War Machine chooses to shoot in on Riddle. >Riddle attempts to avoid War Machine as he shoots in. >War Machine can't get the takedown, Riddle was too quick to back away. >Riddle moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Riddle chooses to shoot in on War Machine. >War Machine gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Time slips away as Riddle successfully keeps War Machine stuck against the ground. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Riddle looks to get past the guard. >War Machine comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Riddle in guard. >War Machine tries to ensnare an arm. >War Machine cannot secure the arm. >Riddle smothers War Machine with his body by pushing forward and down. >Riddle starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Riddle struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >War Machine works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >Riddle is too quick though, and is on top of War Machine in a flash, forcing him to turtle up. >War Machine takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing. >Riddle avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a nice right hand. >Riddle chooses to shoot in on War Machine. >The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! War Machine has Riddle at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard. >War Machine fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >War Machine attempts to pass half guard. >Riddle comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps War Machine in half guard. >Riddle bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >There's under a minute left in this round. >The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing. >War Machine comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Riddle to wrestle War Machine down to the ground instead! Riddle takes his back in the process! >The time runs out on round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Riddle avoids a flurry of punches and hits a kick to the outside of the left leg. >War Machine keeps his cool as Riddle throws a feint to the left. >Riddle shoots in, looking for a takedown. >War Machine attempts to snare Riddle in a guillotine off the takedown. >War Machine can't get the guillotine choke. >Riddle gets the takedown! War Machine pulls guard. >Riddle begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >War Machine can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Riddle at half guard. >Riddle attempts to pass half guard. >War Machine doesn't let Riddle get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Matt Riddle is looking really tired. >War Machine bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >Riddle is too quick though, and grabs side control before War Machine can get up. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Riddle tries to ensnare War Machine in an arm triangle. >War Machine fights off the arm triangle attempt. >Breathing very hard, War Machine is looking ragged. >Riddle feels War Machine prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. >Riddle begins trying to get himself into mount. >He can't get the mount. >War Machine tries to break free and scramble for position, but Riddle keeps him trapped. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Riddle starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind War Machine. >He does it, getting behind War Machine. >Riddle tries to flatten War Machine out for a rear naked choke. >War Machine does well to roll over and spin out, ending up in his opponent's guard. >Riddle paid the price for not getting his hooks in first. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >A right jab misses and War Machine strikes back with a flurry of small strikes. >War Machine throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >Riddle sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Riddle saw it coming and got out of range. >War Machine seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >A visibly tired War Machine is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Riddle. >War Machine grapples with Riddle, who made no attempt to escape. >Matt Riddle looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Getting underhooks, War Machine looks for a takedown. >Riddle cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! >War Machine looks to get past the guard. >War Machine struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Riddle attempts to grab an arm of War Machine from the bottom of the guard. >Riddle uses the threat of a kimura to turn War Machine and get side control. >Riddle attempts the mount. >He mounts War Machine. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Riddle pounds away from the mount with elbows, but is unable to land many clean shots on War Machine. >Riddle unloads with big elbows from the mount, but War Machine is able to deal with most of them. >War Machine has a large gash above his eye from that strike. >Matt Riddle looks like he is completely out of gas. >Riddle pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, War Machine covers up well. >War Machine tries to move Riddle out of mount but can't. >War Machine looks totally gassed. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Riddle fires away with punches, War Machine is getting pounded. >War Machine is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position! >The referee gives War Machine time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight! >Matt Riddle takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Matt 'Deep Waters' Riddle defeats War Machine (TKO (Strikes) in 4:30 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/claudiagadelhactc58_zps53da2f5c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/claudiagadelhactc58_zps53da2f5c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/mariannakheyfetsctc58_zps0285b15d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/mariannakheyfetsctc58_zps0285b15d.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round one begins! >Gadelha slips past a left jab and counters with a straight left. >Kheyfets feints left, then right. >Gadelha slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab. >Gadelha counters an errant left jab with a crisp jab. >Kheyfets covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a nice left hand. >Kheyfets tries for a left jab but Gadelha moves out of range. >Gadelha comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Kheyfets sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Kheyfets saw it coming and got out of range. >Gadelha avoids a jab and scores with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross. >Kheyfets tries for a left jab but Gadelha moves out of range. >Kheyfets slams a crisp right into the gloves of Gadelha, but can't follow up. >Not letting up, Gadelha steps in closer to pressure Kheyfets into action. >Kheyfets avoids a spinning back kick. >Kheyfets throws a left jab but Gadelha avoids it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Kheyfets slams a crisp right into the gloves of Gadelha, but can't follow up. >Not letting Kheyfets settle at all, Gadelha comes in closer. >Gadelha throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Gadelha. >The takedown is successful, Gadelha almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. >Gadelha attempts to kimura Kheyfets from the top of half guard. >Kheyfets defends herself well and is in no danger. >Kheyfets tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Gadelha doesn't allow it. >Gadelha reaches over and tries to lock Kheyfets in an americana. >Kheyfets defends it well. >Gadelha blocks Kheyfets as she tries a transition to full guard. >In half guard, Gadelha begins working to get side control. >She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Kheyfets tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Gadelha doesn't allow it. >Gadelha attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >Gadelha is too skilled for Kheyfets, passing half guard and gaining side control. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Gadelha looks to get a mount. >She is too good for Kheyfets, and has mount. >Gadelha unloads with some big elbows, but Kheyfets deals with them comfortably. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Gadelha is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. >Advancing, Gadelha counters a left jab by using a couple of jabs and a right cross. >Gadelha catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Kheyfets pulls guard. >Gadelha looks to get past the guard. >Kheyfets keeps Gadelha in guard. >Kheyfets tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. >Gadelha fends off Kheyfets, and spins to side control in a great show of skill. >Gadelha starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >Kheyfets keeps Gadelha from mounting her. >Kheyfets tries to sweep Gadelha but can't. >We move into the second half of this round. >Gadelha looks to get a mount. >She can't get the mount. >Claudia Gadelha doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Kheyfets looks ready to try and scramble, but Gadelha is quick to move to prevent that. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gadelha looks to roll Kheyfets slightly and slip behind. >She can't quite manage to get it on this attempt. >Kheyfets attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. >Gadelha tries to lock Kheyfets into an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Kheyfets is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >No! She breaks free. That was really close. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Gadelha slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >A jab misses, allowing Kheyfets to counter-strike with a crisp left hand punch. >A straight left from Gadelha fails to land. >Not letting Gadelha settle at all, Kheyfets comes in closer. >Gadelha avoids a quick jab and hits a left. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Kheyfets looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Kheyfets is in the pocket, ready to attack Gadelha. >Gadelha shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Always alert, Gadelha uses good head movement to avoid a barrage of big right hands. >Marianna Kheyfets is breathing very hard. >Gadelha uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Gadelha lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a series of heavy rights! >There's under a minute left in this round. >Gadelha throws a left jab but Kheyfets uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Gadelha backs away to create some more space. >Gadelha misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Not letting up, Kheyfets quickly steps in closer to attack Gadelha. >From the looks of things, I don't think Claudia Gadelha has much energy left. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges give the result in favour of Gadelha. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Claudia Gadelha! Official Result: Claudia Gadelha defeats Marianna 'The Crushin Russian' Kheyfets (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/resultsctc58_zps1fe68871.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/resultsctc58_zps1fe68871.png</a> Attendance: 5,068 Ticket Sales: $760,200 TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 537,486 TV Viewers (HBO): 1,433,298 TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America): 1,254,132 TV Viewers (J Sports): 537,486 TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 895,812 TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 1,522,884 TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 179,160 Critical Rating: Average Commercial Rating: Very Poor Fight of the Night: Yuka Tsuji vs. Michelle Waterson KO of the Night: Matt Riddle Submission of the Night: Satoshi Ishii <div style="text-align:center">Updated Tournament Bracket</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2058/womenslightweightsemi-finals_zps5ada5076.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2058/womenslightweightsemi-finals_zps5ada5076.jpg</a></div> Fallout - There were no cuts following CTC 58! - Lena Ovchynnikova sufferred a rib injury in her loss to Yuko Oya, and will miss a month or two! - Cecil Erickson called out Hans Stringer in the post-fight press conference, rumour is the fight will happen, likely at Sunday Night Fights 20! Predictions mmaaddict 58% (7 of 12) (Season Total: 55% (24 of 44)) mmaaddict has won todays predictions, and has won a fight pick in the Womens Middleweight Division that will air on the preliminary card of CTC 59! The following fighters are available for the fight! Adrienna Jenkins Alexandra Sanchez Ashleigh Curry Casey Noland Colleen Schneider Elisha Helsper Emi Fujino Julia Berezikova Kaitlin Young Kelly Kobold Larissa Pacheco Laura Howarth Leslie Smith Lina Eklund Marissa Caldwell Megumi Yabushita Naoko Omuro Raquel Pa'aluhi Sarah D'Alelio Sarah Moras Suzie Montero Sy Jewett Tandi Schaeffer Taylor Stratford Tonya Evinger Vanessa Porto Yasuko Tamada Yui Iwakura

mmaaddict · March 31, 2014

Sarah Moras vs. Ashleigh Curry

CageRage · April 1, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 59

Friday, Week 3, January 2015 in British Columbia, Canada

MAIN EVENT

CTC Heavyweight Championship: Brock Lesnar (9-3, 4-0 CTC) vs. Rolles Gracie (11-2, 4-1 CTC)

Brock Lesnar came to the CTC in the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, running through the field, winning a Unanimous Decision over Brandon Sayles in the Quarter-Finals, and scoring first round TKO victories over Mark Ellis in the Semi-Finals, and Heath Herring to win the tournament, then made the most of his title shot with a third round knock out of Sergei Kharitonov! Rolles Gracie is the 2014 Winter Series Heavyweight Tournament winner, dominating his opponents on the ground with first round submission victories over Christian Morecraft in the Semi-Finals, and former Heavyweight Champion Philip De Fries in the Finals!

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Womens Lightweight Championship: Kyra Gracie (7-1, 7-1 CTC) vs. Katja Kankaanpaa (10-2, 4-2 CTC)

After losing to Valerie Letourneau in the Semi-Finals of the Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament, Kyra Gracie entered the 2014 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, winning by third round submission over Marianna Kheyfets in the Semi-Finals, and winning by fifth round submission over Felice Herrig to win her title shot, she then defeated Tara Larosa by fourth round submission to become CTC Womens Lightweight Champion! Since losing to Karla Benitez in the Semi-Finals of the Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament, Katja Kankaanpaa won by third round submission over Lynn Alvarez, then entered the 2014 Winter Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Jessica Branco in the Semi-Finals, and winning by sixth round submission over Valerie Letourneau to earn this title shot!

UNDERCARD

Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Nick Mamalis (26-9, 1 NC, 2-1 CTC) vs. Wilson Reis (20-5, 7-1 CTC)

Nick Mamalis made his CTC debut in the 2014 Spring Series Bantamweight Tournament, losing by second round knock out to Daniel Lima, he bounced back in his next fights, winning back-to-back Unanimous Decisions over Hiromasa Ogikubo, and Giorgio Andrews! After winning the Sunday Night Fights 2 Bantamweight Tournament, Wilson Reis entered the Season 2 Bantamweight Tournament, winning the tournament with submission victories over Jeff Curran, Aljamain Sterling, and Giorgio Andrews, then won the Bantamweight Title with a first round submission of Alexis Vila, before losing the title by fourth round submission to Daniel Lima in his last fight!

Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Jeff Curran (34-18-1, 1-3 CTC) vs. Raphael Assuncao (21-6, 2-1 CTC)

Jeff Curran has really struggled in the CTC, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Kenji Osawa, losing by second round submission to Wilson Reis in the Season 2 Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Finals, and dropping a Unanimous Decision to Issei Tamura, before finally turning things around in his last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Casey Olson! Raphael Assuncao opened his CTC career with back to back submission victories over Manny Tapia, and Masakatsu Ueda, before losing by first round TKO to Alexis Vila in his last fight!

Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Josh Hill (12-2, 5-2 CTC) vs. Walel Watson (10-7, 1-2 CTC)

Since back-to-back losses to Shintaro Ishiwatari, and Ken Stone, Josh Hill earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Casey Olson, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 13 Bantamweight Tournament, and earning his spot in the Season 4 Bantamweight Tournament with two Split Decision victories over Aljamain Sterling, and Anthony Leone, and a sixth round knock out of Reuben Duran in the Final! Walel Watson opened his CTC career with back to back losses to LC Davis, and Kyoji Horiguchi, before bouncing back with a 44 second knock out of Issei Tamura in his last fight!

Bantamweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Bill Boland (7-1, 2-1 CTC) vs. Cole Escovedo (18-11, 1-2 CTC)

Bill Boland opened his CTC career with a loss to Shintaro Ishiwatari, before bouncing back with a first round submission victory over Diego Wilson, and a first round TKO victory over Russell Doane! Cole Escovedo opened his CTC career with a Split Decision loss to Manny Tapia, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Aljamain Sterling, before bouncing back in his last fight, earning a third round submission victory over Antonio Banuelos in his last fight!

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Light Heavyweight: Christian M'Pumbu (20-5-1, CTC Debut) vs. Mathias Schuck (8-2, 0-1 CTC)

Since losing the Bellator Light Heavyweight Title to Attila Vegh, Christian M'Pumbu has posted back to back victories, by first round submission over Jason Lambert, and by first round knock out over Chris Davis, all in Bellator before leaving to compete in the CTC! Mathias Schuck's CTC debut didn't go as planned, as he dropped the Unanimous Decision to Ilir Latifi!

Bantamweight: Aljamain Sterling (8-2, 2-2 CTC) vs. Kenji Osawa (19-12-2, 1-2 CTC)

Aljamain Sterling started out his CTC career on a good note, with back to back Unanimous Decision victories over Mike Reilly, and Cole Escovedo, but has lost his last two fights, by third round submission to Wilson Reis, and a Split Decision to Josh Hill! Kenji Osawa opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Jeff Curran, but has since lost two fights, by third round submission to John Fraser, and Manny Tapia!

Womens Heavyweight: Yana Kunitskaya (6-4, 2-3 CTC) vs. Ediene Gomes (12-4, 2-2 CTC)

Yana Kunitskaya has not been able to build any momentum since joining the CTC, trading off wins and losses, with losses to Ediene Gomes, Erin Toughill, and Otsu Yano in her last fight, and victory coming over Lalani-Malley Mancao, and Fiona Muxlow! Ediene Gomes earned first round victories over Yana Kunitskaya, and Rin Nakai to start her CTC run, but has since lost by second round knock out to Cristiane Justino, and first round submission to Hannette Staack!

Middleweight: Rumen Dimitrov (14-3-2, 1-2 CTC) vs. Allan Power (0-1, 0-1 CTC)

Rumen Dimitrov opened his CTC career in the Season 2 Middleweight Tournament, winning a first round submission over David Loiseau in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round submission to Denis Kang in the Semi-Finals, he lost by first round submission to Thales Leites in his last fight! Allan Power made his MMA debut with the CTC earlier this year, but didn't get the chance to showcase his powerful striking, as he was quickly taken down and submitted by Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in the Quarter-Finals of the Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament!

Featherweight: Waylon Lowe (16-6, 0-1 CTC) vs. Ben Greer (11-7, 0-2 CTC)

Waylon Lowe made his CTC debut in the 2014 Spring Series Featherweight Tournament, losing by third round submission to Josh Grispi in the Semi-Finals! Ben Greer has been unable thusfar to find any success in the CTC, losing by first round submission to Shane Rice, and losing by first round TKO to John Teixeira!

Womens Middleweight: Sarah Moras (3-1, CTC Debut) vs. Ashleigh Curry (6-2, 5-1 CTC)

Sarah Moras is a well rounded mixed martial artist, whose real strength is on the ground, where she has an excellent guard game, as well as good submissions! Moras is coming off a first round technical submission victory over Christina Barry in AFC, she also owns a victory over TUF 18 Womens Bantamweight Winner Julianna Pena by doctor stoppage! Ashleigh Curry started her CTC run with a five fight winning streak, including winning the Sunday Night Fights 10 Womens Middleweight Tournament, defeating Romy Ruyssen, Nikohl Johnson, and Naoko Omuro to earn a spot in the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, where she won by first round knock out over Leslie Smith in the Quarter-Finals, before suffering her first loss in the CTC cage, losing by third round submission to Kaitlin Young in the Semi-Finals!

Tournament Bracket

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Weigh-In Results

Brock Lesnar (265) vs. Rolles Gracie (255)

Kyra Gracie (125) vs. Katja Kankaanpaa (123)

Nick Mamalis (135) vs. Wilson Reis (135)

Jeff Curran (135) vs. Raphael Assuncao (135)

Josh Hill (135) vs. Walel Watson (135)

Bill Boland (135) vs. Cole Escovedo (135)

Christian M'Pumbu (205) vs. Mathias Schuck (205)

Aljamain Sterling (135) vs. Kenji Osawa (135)

Yana Kunitskaya (145) vs. Ediene Gomes (144)

Rumen Dimitrov (185) vs. Allan Power (185)

Waylon Lowe (145) vs. Ben Greer (145)

Sarah Moras (135) vs. Ashleigh Curry (135)

CTC 59 Full Fight Card

Main Card

BW QF: Nick Mamalis vs. Wilson Reis

BW QF: Jeff Curran vs. Raphael Assuncao

BW QF: Josh Hill vs. Walel Watson

BW QF: Bill Boland vs. Cole Escovedo

Preliminary Card

LHW: Christian M'Pumbu vs. Mathias Schuck

BW: Aljamain Sterling vs. Kenji Osawa

WHW: Yana Kunitskaya vs. Ediene Gomes

MW: Rumen Dimitrov vs. Allan Power

FW: Waylon Lowe vs. Ben Greer

WMW: Sarah Moras vs. Ashleigh Curry

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