Canadian Tournament Combat (Real World Redux)

CageRage · July 6, 2013

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Canadian Tournament Combat 4

Friday, Week 4, July 2013 in British Columbia, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Anthony Johnson (12-4) vs. Mike Kyle (19-10-1)

Anthony Johnson has solid wrestling, and a kickboxing game that mixes speed and serious power, however he struggles with his BJJ, and has consistency issues! Cut from the UFC after several missed weight cuts, and a first round submission loss to Vitor Belfort, Johnson has gone on to defeat David Branch, and Esteves Jones in Titan Fighting Championship! Mike Kyle is a mixed martial arts fighter, mixing a solid ground game, with excellent boxing. Kyle is perhaps best known for an incident where he attacked Brian Olsen after the bell in WEC, almost ending his career, however, he has come back to have a pretty successful career, he had a four fight win streak end when he was TKOed by Antonio Silve, but bounced back, and is coming off a victory over Marcos Rogerio de Lima!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Ovince St. Preux (13-5) vs. Trevor Prangley (25-9-1)

Ovince St. Preux has a functional ground game, but his real strength is his strong striking! St. Preux had an eight fight winning streak snapped when he dropped a decision to Gegard Mousasi, but bounced back, and comes in on a two fight win streak, the last in his UFC debut, when he won a technical majority decision after the bout was stopped 33 seconds into the third round when opponent Gian Villante claimed he couldn't see after getting poked in the eye by St. Preux, and the ref stopped the fight, with the judges awarding the decision to St. Preux! Trevor Prangley has excellent wrestling, and is great on the ground, both on top, and on his back, but his striking is mediocre. Prangley recently broke a three fight winning streak, with consecutive victories over Baga Agaev, and George Stork!

UNDERCARD

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Hans Stringer (19-5-2) vs. Gilbert Yvel (38-16-1, 1 NC)

Hans Stringer is a multiple time Dutch National Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Champion, and has extensive training in Muay Thai, he is considered by Sherdog to be the second best prospect in Europe! He comes to the CTC on a two fight winning streak, both victories via TKO! Gilbert Yvel is a Thai Boxer, with heavy hands, and strong ground and pound! Yvel had a brief run in the UFC, suffering three consecutive losses to Junior dos Santos, Ben Rothwell, and Jon Madsen, but has bounced back since being released, with consecutive victories over Damian Dantibo, and Houston Alexander!

Light Heavyweight Championship Quarter-Final: Ricardo Arona (14-5) vs. Jan Blachowicz (17-3)

A PRIDE veteran, Ricardo Arona has won three ADCC championships, and won a silver medal at the BJJ World Championships, his wrestling is strong, and his jiu jitsu game is among the best in the world! Arona has not fought since September of 2009, when he took a decision from Marvin Eastman at a Bitetti Combat event! Jan Blachowicz is a strong grappler from top control, and threatens with submissions and strikes, he is one of the biggest draws in European MMA! He comes into the CTC on a five fight win streak, coming off a victory over Goran Reljic in KSW!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Raphael Davis (12-2) vs. Alexandre Ribeiro (2-0)

A former All-American wrestler out of Cal State-Bakersfield, he qualified for the Olympic Trials in 2000 and 2004, before taking up BJJ! He comes into CTC on a two fight winning streak, with consecutive victories over Myron Dennis in Bellator, and Berin Balijagic! Alexandre Ribeiro has strong takedowns, and excellent jiu jitsu, he has fought only twice in MMA, in Sengoku, scoring a TKO victory over Takashi Sungiura, and a knockout victory over Keiichiro Yamamiya, and has not fought MMA since 2009!

Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (12-10) vs. Ralek Gracie (3-0)

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou burst onto the MMA scene with dramatic, and brutal KO victories over Ricardo Arona, and Minotauro Nogueira, but has been hot and cold since, never living up to his great potential! He comes into CTC on a two fight win streak, with victories over Valdas POcevicius, and Jan Blachowicz! Ralek Gracie, as one might expect, is a master of the art of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, who has spent little time fighting in MMA, he has won all three of his fights, and is coming off a decision victory over Kazushi Sakuraba in May 2010!

Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Robert Drysdale (4-0) vs. Eliot Marshall (10-4)

An ADCC Open Division champion in 2007, Robert Drysdale has great takedowns, and world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills! He has won his first four MMA fights, all by first round submission! Eliot Marshall is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter, and while his Jiu Jitsu is not on Drysdale's level, he has much better striking! He recently had a second run in the UFC end quickly with consecutive losses to Luiz Cane, and Brandon Vera!

Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Kelly Anundson (4-1) vs. Krzysztof Piechota (7-0)

Kelly Anundson was a Division II wrestler for Newberry College, and has won a number of grappling tournaments, he has strong wrestling, and a decent ground game! Anundson is coming off a first round submission victory over Wade Hamilton! Krzysztof Piechota is a talented submission grappler, Piechota is tough from top position, but has limited stand up and takedowns! Piechota has won his first seven MMA contests, most by decision, and has not fought since June 2010!

Light Heavyweight Alternate Bout: Ilir Latifi (7-3, 1 NC) vs. Goran Reljic (11-4)

Ilir Latifi is a stocky powerhouse, with a wrestling background, he has striking power, strong wrestling, and a decent ground game! Latifi is coming off his UFC debut, where he dropped a decision to Gegard Mousasi, as a late injury replacement for Alexander Gustafsson! Goran Reljic was considered a bright prospect, but flamed out in the UFC, after three straight defeats to C.B. Dollaway, Kendall Grove, and Krzysztof Soszynski, he bounced back with three straight victories after his release, but recently had his winning streak snapped, dropping a decision to Jan Blachowicz!

Light Heavyweight: Keith Berry (14-10) vs. Ricardo Abreu (2-0)

Keith Berry has a great boxing game, with power in his fists, Berry has some submission skill, but struggles positionally on the ground, and his aggressive style generally leads to either him or his opponent going to sleep! Berry is on a three fight win streak, and coming off a submission victory over Richard Rigmaden in Bellator! A two time BJJ World Champion, Abreu has been a BJJ coach to the stars, including Tito Ortiz, and Anderson Silva! A high risk grappler, he has been known to give his opponent his arm so that he can use the armbar as a way to pass guard! He won his first two MMA fights, but hasn't fought since 2011!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Anthony Johnson (205) vs. Mike Kyle (205)

Ovince St. Preux (205) vs. Trevor Prangley (205)

Hans Stringer (205) vs. Gilbert Yvel (205)

Ricardo Arona (205) vs. Jan Blachowicz (205)

Raphael Davis (205) vs. Alexandre Ribeiro (205)

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (205) vs. Ralek Gracie (205)

Robert Drysdale (205) vs. Eliot Marshall (205)

Kelly Anundson (205) vs. Krzysztof Piechota (205)

Ilir Latifi (205) vs. Goran Reljic (205)

Keith Berry (205) vs. Ricardo Abreu (205)

CTC 4 Full Fight Card

Main Card

LHW Title QF: Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle

LHW Title QF: Ovince St. Preux vs. Trevor Prangley

LHW Title QF: Hans Stringer vs. Gilbert Yvel

LHW Title QF: Ricardo Arona vs. Jan Blachowicz

Preliminary Card

LHW QF: Raphael Davis vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

LHW QF: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Ralek Gracie

LHW QF: Robert Drysdale vs. Eliot Marshall

LHW QF: Kelly Anundson vs. Krzysztof Piechota

LHW Alterate: Ilir Latifi vs. Goran Reljic

LHW: Keith Berry vs. Ricardo Abreu

wekka · July 6, 2013

Main Card

LHW Title QF: Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle

LHW Title QF: Ovince St. Preux vs. Trevor Prangley

LHW Title QF: Hans Stringer vs. Gilbert Yvel

LHW Title QF: Ricardo Arona vs. Jan Blachowicz

Preliminary Card

LHW QF: Raphael Davis vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

LHW QF: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Ralek Gracie

LHW QF: Robert Drysdale vs. Eliot Marshall

LHW QF: Kelly Anundson vs. Krzysztof Piechota

LHW Alterate: Ilir Latifi vs. Goran Reljic

LHW: Keith Berry vs. Ricardo Abreu

mistaken · July 7, 2013

LHW Title QF: Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle

LHW Title QF: Ovince St. Preux vs. Trevor Prangley

LHW Title QF: Hans Stringer vs. Gilbert Yvel

LHW Title QF: Ricardo Arona vs. Jan Blachowicz

Preliminary Card

LHW QF: Raphael Davis vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

LHW QF: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Ralek Gracie

LHW QF: Robert Drysdale vs. Eliot Marshall

LHW QF: Kelly Anundson vs. Krzysztof Piechota

LHW Alterate: Ilir Latifi vs. Goran Reljic

LHW: Keith Berry vs. Ricardo Abreu

Jingo · July 8, 2013

CTC 4 Full Fight Card

Main Card

LHW Title QF: Anthony Johnson vs. Mike Kyle

LHW Title QF: Ovince St. Preux vs. Trevor Prangley

LHW Title QF: Hans Stringer vs. Gilbert Yvel

LHW Title QF: Ricardo Arona vs. Jan Blachowicz

Preliminary Card

LHW QF: Raphael Davis vs. Alexandre Ribeiro

LHW QF: Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou vs. Ralek Gracie

LHW QF: Robert Drysdale vs. Eliot Marshall

LHW QF: Kelly Anundson vs. Krzysztof Piechota

LHW Alterate: Ilir Latifi vs. Goran Reljic

LHW: Keith Berry vs. Ricardo Abreu

CageRage · July 8, 2013

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/05CTC4_zps1c0d2f5d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/05CTC4_zps1c0d2f5d.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 4, July 2013</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Vancouver, British Columbia</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">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/keithberryctc4_zps13ebfe71.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/keithberryctc4_zps13ebfe71.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/ricardoabreuctc4_zps8a620df7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/ricardoabreuctc4_zps8a620df7.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! >Abreu counters a wayward left jab with a crisp jab. >A straight left fails to land and Abreu is able to fire back with a straight left. >Berry moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a powerful right hook to the body. >Abreu chooses to shoot in on Berry. >Berry stuffs the takedown, so Abreu has to settle for pushing him up against the cage. >With the cage trapping Berry, Abreu looks to try and take him down. >He gets a takedown, using the cage to his advantage. >Berry winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Abreu pressing onto him. >The clock runs down as Berry is being smothered against the cage wall by Abreu. >Abreu begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. >He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Berry! >Abreu tries to pound on Berry with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Abreu maintains control, despite Berry trying to wriggle free. >Abreu pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Berry covers up well. >Berry tries to move Abreu out of mount but can't. >Abreu unloads with some big punches, but Berry deals with them comfortably. >Berry tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Abreu has his back! >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Berry is in increasing trouble, as Abreu gets both hooks in. >With both hooks in, Abreu tries to flatten Berry out for the rear naked choke. >Abreu gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Berry has to tap out! >Ricardo Abreu takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Ricardo 'Demente' Abreu defeats Keith 'KO Kid' Berry (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:44 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/ilirlatifictc4_zps4b0f90f7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/ilirlatifictc4_zps4b0f90f7.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/goranreljic_zpsc146bdfd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/goranreljic_zpsc146bdfd.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! >Reljic feints an attack, keeping Latifi on his toes. >Reljic waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a crisp left hand punch. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >From the pocket, Latifi shoots in for a double leg. >Reljic stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Latifi into a clinch. >Reljic and Latifi separate and we're back to a stand-off. >A straight left fails to land and Latifi is able to fire back with a flurry of small strikes. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Reljic throws three punches in quick succession, but Latifi was out of range. >Latifi steps in closer to force the issue. >Latifi shoots in for a takedown. >Reljic stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead. >Showing his ability to exert control, Latifi smothers Reljic up against the cage for about a minute. >Reljic is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. >Smothered against the cage, Reljic is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for about a minute. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. >Reljic throws three punches in quick succession, but Latifi was out of range. >It seems that Latifi is happy to let Reljic circle for the moment. >Moving forward, Reljic counters a left jab with a solid left jab. >Reljic drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Latifi in with a feint. >Latifi comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Reljic stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead. >Latifi tries to smother him against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Reljic who is fighting it. >Latifi tries to maintain control, but Reljic wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Latifi ends up backed against the cage. >Reljic shows great control, keeping Latifi pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly a minute. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Latifi avoids a foot stomp attempt. >With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. >Latifi steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint. >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! >Latifi moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Reljic counters a left jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >There's a takedown attempt from Reljic. >Latifi gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Ilir Latifi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Reljic looks to pass guard and get side control. >Latifi keeps Reljic in guard. >Latifi throws out some punches, but Reljic leans back to avoid them. >Latifi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Reljic off of him. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Reljic throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Latifi attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Reljic pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >Reljic throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Latifi grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Reljic into a triangle choke. >Reljic defends well against it. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Reljic looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Latifi tries to counter with a takedown, but Reljic defended it well. >Ilir Latifi looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >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>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >Reljic avoids a jab. >Reljic feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Latifi is just able to avoid them. >Latifi, who looks drained, throws a couple of slow jabs as cover so that he can go for a takedown. >Reljic tries to step away from the takedown. >Reljic avoids the takedown attempt. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Latifi apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >A counter left catches Latifi above the eye. >Reljic comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >It looks like Latifi is trying to grab a guillotine. >The guillotine attempt doesn't work. >The takedown is successful, Latifi pulls guard. >Goran Reljic looks very tired out there. >Reljic looks to get past the guard. >Reljic struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Latifi grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Reljic into a triangle choke. >Reljic pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >Ilir Latifi looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Reljic starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Latifi tries to ensnare Reljic in a triangle. >Reljic blocks the attempt. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Reljic begins trying to pass the guard. >Latifi keeps Reljic in guard. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1: Latifi. >Judge #2 has given Reljic the win. >Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Latifi. >Ilir 'The Sledgehammer' Latifi wins by split decision! Official Result: Ilir 'The Sledgehammer' Latifi defeats Goran Reljic (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/kellyanundsonctc4_zps99fdf970.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/kellyanundsonctc4_zps99fdf970.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/krzysztofpiechotactc4_zps62ad29b4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/krzysztofpiechotactc4_zps62ad29b4.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! >A left hand misses, allowing Piechota to counter with a flurry of quick punches to sting Anundson. >Moving in closer, Anundson looks like he may want to wrestle Piechota. >Piechota finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Using his wrestling skills, Anundson is trying to push Piechota up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Piechota pinned to the cage. >Anundson attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Piechota is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. >Out of the blue, Piechota slaps on a standing guillotine! >Anundson can't escape the guillotine, it's tight enough that he has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Krzysztof Piechota! Official Result: Krzysztof Piechota defeats Kelly Anundson (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:42 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/robertdrysdalectc4_zps75b60c71.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/robertdrysdalectc4_zps75b60c71.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/eliotmarshallctc4_zpsdbc798bc.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/eliotmarshallctc4_zpsdbc798bc.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! >Moving forward, Marshall counters a left jab with a kick to the outside of the left leg. >An errant jab sets Marshall up to counter-strike with a nice left hand. >An errant jab sets Marshall up to counter-strike with a quick series of punches. >Drysdale slips out of the way of a crazy spinning back fist. >Marshall moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a left jab to the cheek. >Drysdale steps back to avoid a left jab. >Drysdale swings wildly to get Marshall to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Marshall tries to step away from the takedown. >Drysdale can't get the takedown, Marshall was too quick to back away. >Drysdale throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Time slips away as Marshall doesn't press Drysdale, allowing him to circle. >Marshall slips past a left jab and counters with a nice jab. >Marshall looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Drysdale looks for a trip takedown. >Drysdale gets the takedown! Marshall pulls guard. >Drysdale attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Marshall can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Drysdale tries to ensnare Marshall in an armbar. >Marshall defends himself well and is in no danger. >Drysdale blocks an attempted sweep. >Drysdale looks to get a mount. >He does it, and has the mount on Marshall. >Drysdale fires away with big punches, but Marshall covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Marshall tries to move Drysdale out of mount but can't. >Drysdale tries to pound on Marshall, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Drysdale blocks Marshall as he tries a sweep. >Drysdale pounds away from the mount with elbows, but Marshall covers up and defends them well. >Marshall tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Drysdale has his back! >Drysdale tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Marshall blocks it. >Marshall turtles up with Drysdale still on top of him. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Drysdale tries to put Marshall in a rear naked choke. >Marshall stops Drysdale from getting the hooks in, so the choke cannot be properly applied. >Drysdale looks to unload with some big right hands, but Marshall gets back to his feet before too many land. >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! >Marshall avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches. >Drysdale avoids a jab. >Marshall tries for a right body kick but Drysdale moves out of range. >A left jab misses and Marshall counters with a solid left jab. >Drysdale avoids a jab. >Moving in closer, Marshall looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Drysdale seems happy to engage with Marshall in the pocket. >There's a double leg attempt from Drysdale, from the pocket. >Marshall cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Drysdale in half guard. >Drysdale looks to get past the half guard. >Advancing his position with ease, he mounts Marshall. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Spinning out, Drysdale tries to lock Marshall in a kneebar. >Drysdale can't secure the leg and loses position...both fighters immediately scramble. >Marshall leaves a leg in as they scramble, and Drysdale immediately tries to grab it. >Drysdale is left turtled up after failing in his attempt to grab a leg, facing Marshall. >Drysdale gets up sharply, seeing that Marshall was preparing to kick him in the ribs. >Marshall comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Marshall and Drysdale get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Marshall to counter with a nice sequence of jabs. >Eliot Marshall doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Drysdale uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Marshall throws a wild right hand, but Drysdale covers up and absorbs the strike. >Marshall throws a wild right but Drysdale avoids it. >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>>Round three begins! >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Drysdale steps back to avoid a left jab. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Drysdale is trying to push Marshall so that his back is up against the cage. >Marshall ends up backed against the cage. >Eliot Marshall looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Drysdale smothers Marshall against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. >Drysdale exerts total control, keeping Marshall smothered against the cage for sixty seconds or so. >Robert Drysdale is breathing very hard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Showing good control, Drysdale keeps Marshall stuck against the cage and hits him with short punches to the body for about thirty seconds. >Drysdale tries dirty boxing, but Marshall out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Marshall apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Drysdale eats a stiff jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Marshall slips past a jab and scores with a solid right hook to the body. >Marshall throws a wild right hand, but Drysdale covers up and absorbs the strike. >A tired Drysdale shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >The takedown is completed, Drysdale came in hard and fast and was too much for Marshall. >Marshall is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Drysdale holding him down. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >All three judges have given the victory to Drysdale. >Making Robert Drysdale the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Robert Drysdale defeats Eliot 'The Fire' Marshall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/rameauthierrysokoudjouctc4_zps9cc71556.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/rameauthierrysokoudjouctc4_zps9cc71556.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/ralekgraciectc4_zpsd370802f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/ralekgraciectc4_zpsd370802f.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! >A left jab misses and Sokoudjou counters with several big right hands, putting Gracie down, dazed! >Without hesitation, Sokoudjou mounts his stunned opponent! >Sokoudjou pounds away from the mount, but Gracie covers up and defends them well. >Gracie attempts to sweep Sokoudjou. >Gracie sweeps Sokoudjou, and they both scramble back to their feet. >Gracie throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Sokoudjou tries to avoid Gracie. >Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Sokoudjou avoided it. >Gracie looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sokoudjou. >Keen to keep space between them, Sokoudjou backs away. >Sokoudjou drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Gracie isn't buying it. >Sokoudjou drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Gracie in with a feint. >Sokoudjou comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Gracie now has Sokoudjou standing in the pocket. >Gracie uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. >Sokoudjou backs away from Gracie, creating some space between them. >There's a takedown attempt from Gracie. >Sokoudjou tries to avoid Gracie. >Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Sokoudjou avoided it. >Sokoudjou throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Gracie comes in closer to press the issue. >Gracie avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a series of quick lefts. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Gracie comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Sokoudjou uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Gracie. >Gracie avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Sokoudjou comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Sokoudjou is now standing in the pocket. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Sokoudjou backs away from Gracie, creating some space between them. >Sokoudjou looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Gracie. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Gracie backs away from Sokoudjou, creating some space between them. >A straight left by Sokoudjou keeps Gracie from advancing. >Gracie doesn't let Sokoudjou settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou looks very tired out there. >Gracie looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sokoudjou. >Sokoudjou keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >Sokoudjou circles as he plans his next move. >Gracie steps in closer to force the issue. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gracie is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Sokoudjou now has Gracie standing in the pocket. >From the pocket, Gracie shoots in for a double leg. >He has the takedown! Sokoudjou pulls guard. >Gracie pounds away from the guard, but Sokoudjou isn't troubled by the strikes. >Sokoudjou tries to pull Gracie in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >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 and round number two begins! >Sokoudjou throws a left jab but Gracie avoids it. >Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Gracie drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Sokoudjou isn't buying it. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gracie. >Gracie gets the takedown! Sokoudjou pulls guard. >Gracie looks to pass guard and get side control. >Gracie passes to side control with ease. >Gracie is trying to move from side control to mount. >Gracie shifts to mount. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Spinning out, Gracie tries to lock Sokoudjou in a kneebar. >Sokoudjou pulls his leg out of danger and scrambles. >As the scramble begins, Gracie sees that Sokoudjou has left a leg in, and quickly tries to seize it. >Gracie doesn't get the leg and ends up being on his back pulling guard. >Sokoudjou wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard. >Gracie applies double underhooks and keeps Sokoudjou from launching any attacks. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Sokoudjou wants to stand up, but cannot get out of guard. >Grabbing an arm, Gracie attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Sokoudjou gets caught by the triangle, but needn't panic as there's only a few seconds left! >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>>Round three begins! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Sokoudjou has been instructed to stand with Gracie in this round. >Gracie bobs and weaves, trying to get Sokoudjou to commit. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Gracie shoots in for a takedown. >Sokoudjou cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou looks like he is completely out of gas. >Gracie pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Sokoudjou is comfortable holding guard. >Gracie deflects a couple of punches that Sokoudjou threw from below. >Gracie fires away with big punches, but Sokoudjou keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Sokoudjou tries to pull Gracie in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Gracie lies on top of Sokoudjou, basically smothering him. >Ralek Gracie looks very tired out there. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Gracie starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Gracie gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Stuck under side control, Sokoudjou takes a knee to the ribs. >Gracie begins trying to get himself behind Sokoudjou. >He does it, getting behind Sokoudjou. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Gracie starts hammering away at Sokoudjou with right hands. >Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Sokoudjou is going to lose this fight! >The referee has seen enough, he pulls Gracie off! >The winner, by TKO; Ralek Gracie! >Post-Fight: Sokoudjou confirms that he had some personal issues that disrupted his preparations for this fight, but doesn't see that as an excuse for losing. Official Result: Ralek Gracie defeats 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (TKO (Strikes) in 4:34 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/raphaeldavisctc4_zpsa2e387b1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/raphaeldavisctc4_zpsa2e387b1.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/alexandreribeiroctc4_zps07c03d6c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/alexandreribeiroctc4_zps07c03d6c.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! >Ribeiro slips out of the way of a jab. >Ribeiro moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a crisp left hand punch. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Ribeiro to fire back with a left. >Ribeiro feints stepping in. >Ribeiro shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is successful, Davis couldn't quite stay on his feet. >Davis winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Ribeiro pressing onto him. >Ribeiro attempts a guillotine. >The guillotine is applied, but Davis stubbornly holds on and does not tap! >It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Davis to breathe. >Ribeiro releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. >Ribeiro begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Ribeiro isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Davis tries to pull Ribeiro in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Ribeiro tries to pass the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Davis brings his legs up and tries to lock Ribeiro in a triangle choke. >Ribeiro blocks the triangle attempt. >Time slips away as Ribeiro successfully keeps Davis stuck against the ground. >Ribeiro throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Ribeiro the opportunity to counter with a nice jab. >Ribeiro bobs and weaves. >The fight slows as Davis sits back and allows Ribeiro to circle. >Davis circles, looking for an opening. >Ribeiro doesn't let Davis settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Ribeiro shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Davis pulling guard. >Ribeiro attempts to pass guard. >Davis keeps Ribeiro in guard. >Davis uses his legs to push Ribeiro back, and tries to scramble for position. >Ribeiro seizes the opportunity, Davis was too slow and gets caught in side control. >Ribeiro attempts to roll Davis slightly and take his back. >Ribeiro takes the back, Davis couldn't stop it. >Ribeiro attempts to set up an armbar on Davis from the back. >Davis blocks it. >Davis tries a roll, but doesn't budge Ribeiro. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Ribeiro gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. >Ribeiro, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >The rear naked choke is in deep, Davis has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Alexandre Ribeiro! Official Result: Alexandre 'Xande' Ribeiro defeats Raphael Davis (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:58 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on MTV2 in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/ricardoaronactc4_zps66180466.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/ricardoaronactc4_zps66180466.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/janblachowiczctc4_zps9674a6ce.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/janblachowiczctc4_zps9674a6ce.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! >Arona feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Blachowicz only just able to evade them. >Arona throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Blachowicz sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Arona can't get the takedown, Blachowicz was too quick to back away. >Arona feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Blachowicz is just able to avoid them. >A straight left from Arona fails to land. >Blachowicz doesn't let Arona settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Arona the opportunity to counter with a jab. >A feint sets up Blachowicz to try a spinning back kick, but Arona evades it. >Arona throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is successful, Blachowicz couldn't quite stay on his feet. >Blachowicz ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Arona, with his back pressed against the cage. >Arona unloads with some right hands, but Blachowicz deals with them comfortably. >Blachowicz, trapped against the cage, pummels Arona on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. >Arona starts trying to get Blachowicz on his back so that he can gain a better position. >Arona shifts his position brilliantly to get mount! >Arona pounds away on Blachowicz. >Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Blachowicz is going to lose this fight! >The referee gives Blachowicz time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight! >By TKO, the winner is Ricardo Arona! Official Result: Ricardo 'The Brazilian Tiger' Arona defeats Jan Blachowicz (TKO (Strikes) in 4:33 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/hansstringerctc4_zpsa5d7ce09.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/hansstringerctc4_zpsa5d7ce09.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/gilbertyvelctc4_zps906bcee9.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/gilbertyvelctc4_zps906bcee9.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! >Stringer isn't drawn in by Yvel feinting to his left. >A flurry of punches miss Yvel and allow him to counter-strike with a great right hook, Stringer is knocked down! >Stringer shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Yvel to make a move. >Yvel tries to secure a ground position. >Yvel attains side control. >In side control, Yvel begins working to get a mount. >Stringer doesn't let Yvel get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Stringer attempts to grab an arm of Yvel from the bottom of side control. >Yvel doesn't let his arm get taken. >Yvel fires away with hammering elbows, and Stringer is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >The referee jumps in and saves Stringer from taking any more shots! >The winner, by TKO, is Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel! Official Result: Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel defeats Hans Stringer (TKO (Strikes) in 2:37 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 Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/ovincestpreuxctc4_zps94ca1f9d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/ovincestpreuxctc4_zps94ca1f9d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/trevorprangleyctc4_zpsc12a2922.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/trevorprangleyctc4_zpsc12a2922.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! >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Prangley is looking to muscle St. Preux back against the cage. >Prangley can't move St. Preux at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. >St. Preux tries to wrestle Prangley backward and up against the cage. >St. Preux achieves it, pinning Prangley to the cage. >St. Preux steps back from Prangley and looks to unleash some strikes. >St. Preux throws a flurry of punches but Prangley covers up well. >Prangley checks a leg kick. >Prangley checks a low kick. >Prangley sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a solid left jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, St. Preux hits a straight right. >Showing good head movement, Prangley slips past a flurry of strikes. >St. Preux dodges a jab, and fires back with a stinging inside leg kick. >A left jab misses, giving St. Preux the chance to hit back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Prangley, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick. >A right jab misses the mark and allows Prangley to counter with a stinging jab. >A right jab misses, giving Prangley the chance to hit back with a nice jab. >A left jab misses the mark and allows St. Preux to counter with a series of quick, sharp punches. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, St. Preux hits a flurry of quick punches. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Prangley uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >St. Preux throws rights and lefts, but Prangley covers up well and none of the shots find a home. >A low kick is checked by Prangley. >St. Preux throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Prangley covers up well. >Prangley, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, getting it! Prangley is in half guard. >Prangley attempts to pass half guard. >St. Preux can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control. >Prangley attempts to roll St. Preux slightly and take his back. >He does it, getting behind St. Preux. >St. Preux is in increasing trouble, as Prangley gets both hooks in. >With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Prangley tries to finish St. Preux off with a rear naked choke. >St. Preux fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Prangley maintains his hooks, despite St. Preux trying to break them. >Prangley, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >St. Preux fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >St. Preux struggles against Prangley but cannot get himself free from the hooks. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Prangley attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >St. Preux fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Prangley keeps both hooks, despite St. Preux trying to pull them apart. >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! >Prangley feints rushing in, but withdraws. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Prangley the opportunity to counter with a series of quick jabs. >Prangley uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get St. Preux to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is stuffed, so Prangley has to go to settle for pushing St. Preux up against the cage. >Prangley tries a foot stomp, but that puts him off balance and allows St. Preux to turn him so that he ends up backed against the cage. >Ovince St. Preux doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >St. Preux catches Prangley with a knee strike to the thigh. >St. Preux takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Prangley shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Prangley sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a nice jab. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Using head movement, Prangley slips past a right jab and counters with a nice sequence of jabs. >Using head movement, St. Preux slips past a left jab and counters with a stinging jab. >A left jab misses, St. Preux counters with a crisp right jab. >Prangley shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Stepping back, Prangley creates a bit of distance. >Prangley counters a right jab by using a quick series of punches. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A left kick to the legs misses and Prangley fires back with a nice jab. >Prangley shoots in for a takedown. >St. Preux tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown is successful, St. Preux pulls guard. >In guard, Prangley begins working to pass to side control. >Prangley passes to side control with ease. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >Superb round of action there, there's not a single fan in this building who didn't enjoy that. </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! >St. Preux counters a left jab by hitting a right jab to the cheek. >St. Preux throws a leg kick but Prangley avoids it. >Prangley avoids a kick to the leg and hits a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Prangley has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take St. Preux to the ground. >The takedown doesn't work, St. Preux defended it well. >Ovince St. Preux looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Trevor Prangley doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >St. Preux turns Prangley slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >Prangley has worked in the underhooks and looks to take St. Preux down. >Prangley doesn't get the takedown, St. Preux blocked it. >St. Preux tries to get clear of the grapple, but Prangley holds him in place. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Using his wrestling skills, Prangley is trying to push St. Preux up against the cage. >Prangley can't do it though, and St. Preux gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >Prangley smothers St. Preux when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >From the looks of things, I don't think Trevor Prangley has much energy left. >With underhooks giving him solid control over St. Preux, Prangley looks for a takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, St. Preux blocked Prangley. >St. Preux tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >Ovince St. Preux looks exhausted. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Prangley has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take St. Preux to the ground. >The takedown doesn't work, St. Preux defended it well. >Trevor Prangley looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >St. Preux tries to get clear of the grapple, but Prangley holds him in place. >Prangley has worked in the underhooks and looks to take St. Preux down. >St. Preux blocks the takedown attempt. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has St. Preux as the winner. >Judge #2: Prangley. >Judge #3 has given Prangley the win. >Making Trevor Prangley the winner by split decision! Official Result: Trevor Prangley defeats Ovince St. Preux (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/anthonyjohnsonctc4_zps5917abc7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/anthonyjohnsonctc4_zps5917abc7.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/mikekylectc4_zps254c8170.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/mikekylectc4_zps254c8170.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! >Kyle avoids a body kick. >Johnson avoids a jab and scores with a hard leg kick. >Johnson avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the ribs. >Johnson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Johnson is now standing in the pocket. >Johnson looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Kyle. >Johnson ends up grabbing Kyle in a Muay Thai clinch. >Johnson finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Kyle to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. >Johnson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Kyle now has Johnson standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses, giving Kyle the chance to hit back with a punch. >Kyle throws a left jab but Johnson uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Kyle slips past a jab and scores with a nice left. >Slipping past a left jab, Johnson hits a nice jab. >Johnson tries for a left jab but Kyle uses head movement to avoid it. >Johnson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Johnson throws a kick to the body but Kyle dodges it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Moving in closer, Kyle looks like he may want to wrestle Johnson. >Kyle eats a stiff counter right hook and is down hard! >Johnson moves in quickly, kneeling beside Kyle and starting to hammer down with punches! >Johnson fires away with punches, Kyle is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >With Kyle taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >By TKO, the winner is Anthony Johnson! Official Result: Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson defeats Mike 'MAK' Kyle (TKO (Strikes) in 5:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good. </div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/resultsctc4_zps4365d7de.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/resultsctc4_zps4365d7de.png</a> Attendance: 1,694 Ticket Sales: $135,520 TV Viewers (RSN): 136,152 TV Viewers (MTV2): 363,072 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Great Fight of the Night: Ricardo Abreu vs. Keith Berry KO of the Night: Gilbert Yvel Submission of the Night: Alexandre Ribeiro <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%204/lightheavyweighttitlesemi-finals_zps15b06f18.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/lightheavyweighttitlesemi-finals_zps15b06f18.png</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%204/lightheavyweightsemi-finals_zpsca9a5b90.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%204/lightheavyweightsemi-finals_zpsca9a5b90.png</a></div> Fallout - Hans Stringer suffered a Head Injury in his loss to Gilbert Yvel and will be out for a month or two! Predictions wekka 60% (6 of 10) (Season Total: 65% (39 of 60)) mistaken 60% (6 of 10) (Season Total: 55% (11 of 20)) Jingo 50% (5 of 10) (Season Total: 63% (34 of 60)) wekka has won todays predictions, as despite the tie with mistaken, wekka correctly predicted the result of the main event. This will be the first tie breaker in all cases of a tie in the predictions. wekka wins the right to pick a fight in the Womens Middleweight Division that will appear on the preliminary card at the next episode of CTC! The following fighters are available for the fight! Ashleigh Curry Elisha Helsper Julia Berezikova Leslie Smith Marissa Caldwell Michelle Ould Naoko Omuro Nikohl Johnson Romy Ruyssen Sarah D'Alelio Suzie Montero Taylor Stratford Tonya Evinger Yasuko Tamada Jingo, your picked fight (Abreu vs. Berry) has once again been selected as the Fight of the Night! You will recieve another fight pick at the August Pay-Per-View.

Jingo · July 8, 2013

Damn, and the annoying thing is i changed Prangley to St. Preux just before i Submitted. Never change your mind i guess.

CageRage · July 8, 2013

News -- June/July 2013

CTC Talent Acquisitions

Entire Roster (None since start)

CTC Popularity

24.2% in Canada (Low Level National) (#2 Company Rankings)

34% in USA (Mid Level Regional)

CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters

Womens P4P #1: Ronda Rousey (UFC)

Womens Flyweight (#1 Yuka Tsuji, JEWELS)

Tara Larosa (#2, #5 P4P)

Claudia Gadelha (#5, #23 P4P)

Jessica Rakoczy (#7)

Karla Benitez (#8)

Jessica Eye (#10)

Valerie Letourneau (#11)

Bethany Marshall (#12)

Carina Damm (#13)

Marianna Kheyfets (#19)

Barb Honchak (#20)

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Ronda Rousey, UFC)

Marloes Coenen (#3, #6 P4P)

Hiroko Yamanaka (#7, #14 P4P)

Hitomi Akano (#8, #15 P4P)

Shayna Baszler (#11)

Amanda Buckner (#15)

Sy Jewett (#17)

Roxanne Modafferi (#20)

Alexandra Sanchez (#21)

Tandi Schaeffer (#22)

Jennifer Maia (#23)

Colleen Schneider (#24)

Kerry Vera (#25)

Womens Featherweight (#1 Cristiane Santos, CTC)

Cristiane Santos (#1, #2 P4P)

Rin Nakai (#2, #7 P4P)

Yana Kunitskaya (#4, #20 P4P)

Randi Miller (#5, #22 P4P)

Gina Carano (#6, #25 P4P)

Valentina Shevchenko (#7)

Elena Reid (#8)

Ediene Gomes (#9)

Amanda Lucas (#10)

Cindy Dandois (#11)

Julia Budd (#12)

Fiona Muxlow (#13)

Lauren Taylor (#14)

Chantalle Castellanos (#15)

Revelina Berto (#16)

Shana Olsen (#18)

Christina Domke (#19)

Jessica Halverson (#20)

Maria Hougaard Nielsen (#21)

Christina Riddering (#22)

Ana Maria (#23)

Jan Finney (#24)

Elaina Maxwell (#25)

Mens P4P #1: Jon Jones (UFC)

Flyweight (#1 Darrell Montague, CTC)

Darrell Montague (#1, #13 P4P)

Pat Runez (#3)

Yasuhiro Urushitani (#4)

Yuki Shojo (#10)

Shinichi Kojima (#11)

Danny Martinez (#12)

Abel Cullum (#13)

Mamoru Yamaguchi (#14)

Rafael de Freitas (#15)

Dileno Lopes (#18)

Allamurad Karayev (#19)

Dustin Ortiz (#25)

Bantamweight (#1 Dominick Cruz, UFC)

Masakatsu Ueda (#9)

Miguel Angel Torres (#13)

Kenji Osawa (#14)

Alexis Vila (#16)

Masakazu Iminari (#20)

Giorgio Andrews (#21)

Featherweight (#1 Jose Aldo, UFC)

Diego Nunes (#3, #19 P4P)

Hiroyuki Takaya (#6)

Antonio Carvalho (#13)

Lightweight (#1 Ben Henderson, UFC)

Eddie Alvarez (#4)

Welterweight (#1 Georges St. Pierre, UFC)

None

Middleweight (#1 Anderson Silva, UFC)

Jason Miller (#11)

Murilo Rua (#15)

Danillo Villefort (#20)

Kendall Grove (#22)

Thales Leites (#23)

Brett Cooper (#24)

Light Heavyweight (#1 Jon Jones, UFC)

Trevor Prangley (#15)

Gilbert Yvel (#17)

Anthony Johnson (#22)

Ricardo Arona (#23)

Heavyweight (#1 Cain Velasquez, UFC)

Josh Barnett (#2, #15 P4P)

Cole Konrad (#11)

Sergei Kharitonov (#12)

Cheick Kongo (#17)

Levan Razmadze (#22)

Andre Arlovski (#23)

Chris Tuchscherer (#25)

Other Promotions Shows

KOTC: Hard Times (Thursday, Week 4, June 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Sean Strickland vs. Ronald LeBreton Jr.

KO of the Night: Johnny Cisneros

Submission of the Night: Alberto Crane

Pancrase: Sakaguchi vs. Shiori (Monday, Week 1, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Junichi Ota vs. Yuichi Ikari

Submission of the Night: Katsuya Inoue

KSW 23 (Wednesday, Week 1, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Aslambek Saidov vs. Grigor Aschugbabjan

KO of the Night: Lukasz Jurkowski

Submission of the Night: Oli Thompson

SC 8: Counterpunch (Thursday, Week 1, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Yan Cabral vs. Daniel Acacio

Submission of the Night: Yan Cabral

World Series of Fighting (Thursday, Week 1, July 2013)

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Fight of the Nihgt: John Gunderson vs. Lyle Beerbohm

KO of the Night: Steve Carl

Submission of the Night: Ronys Torres

Jungle Fight 33 (Friday, Week 1, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Edilberto de Oliveira vs. Tommy Depret

Submission of the Night: Edilberto de Oliveira

DEEP 44 (Saturday, Week 1, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Kazunori Yokota vs. Kleber Koike Erbst

KO of the Night: Seichi Ikemoto

Submission of the Night: Kazunori Yokota

AFC 6 (Monday, Week 2, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Patrice Empeigne vs. Kenny Yeung

KO of the Night: Damien Brown

Submission of the Night: Ivo dos Santos

CFC 21 (Monday, Week 2, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Tony Ballout vs. Jean-Francois Lenogue

Submission of the Night: Tristan Yunker

BAMMA (Tuesday, Week 2, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Eugene Fadiora vs. Jim Wallhead

KO of the Night: Edgelson Lua

Submission of the Night: David Lee

Bellator (Tuesday, Week 2, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Mark Godbeer vs. Damian Grabowski

KO of the Night: Mark Godbeer

Submission of the Night: Marcin Held

Shooto: Remorseless (Saturday, Week 2, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Hayato Sakurai vs. Yoshitaro Niimi

KO of the Night: Bae Young Kwon

Submission of the Night: Hayato Sakurai

MFC on TFN (Sunday, Week 2, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Anthony Birchak vs. Ryan Benoit

KO of the Night: David Heath

Submission of the Night: Jamie Toney

M-1 Challenge (Tuesday, Week 3, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Kirill Sidelnikov vs. Alexey Oleinik

KO of the Night: Kirill Sidelnikov

One FC (Thursday, Week 3, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Yodsanan Sityodtong vs. Gustavo Falciroli

KO of the Night: Kevin Belignon

Submission of the Night: Rodrigo Praxedes

ROC 43 (Friday, Week 3, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Randy Smith vs. Mike Cook

UFC 160: Alcantara vs. Faber (Saturday, Week 3, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Roy Nelson vs. Shane Del Rosario

KO of the Night: Germaine de Randamie

Submission of the Night: Urijah Faber

JEWELS 21 (Saturday, Week 4, July 2013)

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Fight of the Night: Naho Sugiyama vs. Fukuko Hamada

KO of the Night: Mizuki Inoue

Submission of the Night: Yuka Tsuji

wekka · July 8, 2013

let's got with Elisha Helsper vs Nikohl Johnson

CageRage · July 8, 2013

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Canadian Tournament Combat 5

Friday, Week 1, August 2013 in Ontario, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Womens Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Shayna Baszler (15-8) vs. Marloes Coenen (21-5)

Shayna Baszler is a strong wrestler, with a good ground game to back it up, she is coming off a Technical Submission loss to Alexis Davis at Invicta 4! Marloes Coenen has excellent takedowns, and the submission skills to be very dangerous on the ground, she comes to the CTC on a two fight win streak, taking a decision from Romy Ruyssen at Invicta 1, and a first round armbar submission over Fiona Muxlow at Dream 18!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Hillary Williams (1-0) vs. Adrienna Jenkins (17-5)

A BJJ black belt under Roli Delgado, Hillary Williams has won multiple medals at the Pan-Am Games, and World No Gi Championships, and placed third in Abu Dhabi! Her one MMA fight was in January 2008, when she submitted Jessica Laubacker in the second round! Adrienna Jenkins is a jiu jitsu fighter, and was the winner of the only womens MMA bout in WEC history, she feasted on lesser competition most of her career, and after recently attempting to step up a level, she is now on a three fight losing skid with losses to Jan Finney, Shayna Baszler, and Tonya Evinger! She has not fought since July 2010!

UNDERCARD

Womens Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Roxanne Modafferi (15-10) vs. Hiroko Yamanaka (12-2, 1 NC)

Roxanne Modafferi is a Muay Thai fighter with good boxing, and knees from the Muay Thai clinch! One of the unheralded stars of Womens MMA, she was a title holder in FFF, and holds victories over notable womens fighters such as Tara Larosa, and Marloes Coenen, however, Modafferi's career hit the skids in 2010, and she is now on a five fight losing streak, and coming of a loss to Takayo Hashi at Jewels 18th Ring! Hiroko Yamanaka is a well rounded mixed martial artist, with good technical boxing, wrestling, and ground and pound! After reeling off eight straight victories, she lost by technical knockout to Cyborg Santos in just 16 seconds, though the bout was later declared a no-contest after Cyborg tested positive for anabolic steroids, and dropped a decision to Ediene Gomes at Invicta 4!

Womens Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Alexandra Sanchez (5-1) vs. Sy Jewett (2-0)

Alexandra Sanchez is a creative striker, with decent wrestling, and ground game, she comes to the CTC on a three fight winning streak, with victories over Katharina Schlosser, Tomoko Morii, and Melissa Lan! Sy Jewett is a decent boxer, with good wrestling, and brutal ground and pound, she has won her first two MMA fights, with victories over Kellie Cardinal, and Rachael Swatez!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Womens Middleweight Championship Quarter-Final: Hitomi Akano (18-10) vs. Tandi Schaeffer (1-0)

Former SMACKGIRL champion, Hitomi Akano is a Judo practitioner with some good striking skills, and work from the Muay Thai clinch! She has lost her last two fights however, to Sara McMann, and Alexis Davis! An excellent Muay Thai Kickboxer, Tandi Schaeffer has won both her MMA fights, TKOing Melissa Moore, and taking a decision from Amanda LaVoy!

Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Kerry Vera (2-0) vs. Vanessa Mariscal (2-1)

An excellent Muay Thai striker, Kerry Vera is a creative striker, with good clinch work, and ground defense! She won her two MMA fights, against Leslie Smith in Bellator, and Kim Couture in Strikeforce, but hasn't stepped in the cage since November 2009! A strong wrestler, Vanessa Mariscal has a good ground game, and some submissions in her arsenal! Mariscal won her first two MMA fights, however is coming off the first loss of her career, submitting to strikes in a bout with Sarah D'Alelio at Invicta 1!

Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Raquel Pa'aluhi (3-3) vs. Jennifer Maia (4-1-1)

Raquel Pa'aluhi is a slick boxer, with some creative striking, and even decent ground and pound, however, she has no defense if taken to the ground! Pa'aluhi is currently on a three fight losing streak, with defeats to Sara McMann, Amanada Nunes, and Raquel Pennington! Jennifer Maia is a Muay Thai fighter, with some jiu jitsu training, a creative striker, she can defend herself if taken to the ground! Maia won her first four MMA fights, then fought to a draw with Kalindra Faria, and is coming off a technical submission loss to Vanessa Porto!

Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Colleen Schneider (1-3) vs. Munah Holland (4-2)

Colleen Schneider is a creative taekwondo striker, but with no wrestling or ground game to speak of, has struggled to find a winning track in the MMA world! After losing her first three MMA fights, Schneider recently picked up the first victory of her career, a first round TKO of Amber Mann! A good kickboxer, Munah Holland also has decent takedown defense, and has learned enough to defend herself decently on the ground! She had her winning streak broken recently when she dropped a decision to Michelle Ould in Bellator!

Womens Middleweight Alternate Bout: Kelly Kobold (18-3-1) vs. Holly Holm (3-0)

Kelly Kobold is a pretty well rounded fighter, with some decent boxing to go along with her wrestling, and ground game. She broke her three fight losing streak with a first round submission victory over Pipi Taylor, however, she has not fought since April 2011! Holly Holm is one of the best female boxers in the world, she has trained at Jackson's MMA, and developed a defensive ground game, and takedown defense! She has won her first three MMA fights, including a TKO victory over Katie Merrill in her Bellator debut this past February!

Womens Middleweight: Elisha Helsper (0-2) vs. Nikohl Johnson (3-4)

Elisha Helsper is a kickboxer with good technical striking skills, she lost her first two MMA fights, a first round submission loss to Lisa Ellis, and a decision loss to Zoila Frausto Gurgel! Nikohl Johnson is a decent kickboxer, known for her creative striking, however, she has no ground game to speak of! She comes into CTC on a three fight losing streak, with defeats at the hands of Kelley Renee, Germaine de Randamie, and Raquel Pa'aluhi!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Huh? I guess there were so many signings today, my weigh-ins got pushed clean off the news page! I guess I'll assume everyone made weight!

CTC 5 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WMW Title QF: Shayna Baszler vs. Marloes Coenen

WMW QF: Hillary Williams vs. Adrienna Jenkins

WMW Title QF: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Hiroko Yamanaka

WMW Title QF: Alexandra Sanchez vs. Sy Jewett

Preliminary Card

WMW Title QF: Hitomi Akano vs. Tandi Schaeffer

WMW QF: Kerry Vera vs. Vanessa Mariscal

WMW QF: Raquel Pa'aluhi vs. Jennifer Maia

WMW QF: Colleen Schneider vs. Munah Holland

WMW Alternate: Kelly Kobold vs. Holly Holm

WMW: Elisha Helsper vs. Nikohl Johnson

Jingo · July 8, 2013

CTC 5 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WMW Title QF: Shayna Baszler vs. Marloes Coenen

WMW QF: Hillary Williams vs. Adrienna Jenkins

WMW Title QF: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Hiroko Yamanaka

WMW Title QF: Alexandra Sanchez vs. Sy Jewett

Preliminary Card

WMW Title QF: Hitomi Akano vs. Tandi Schaeffer

WMW QF: Kerry Vera vs. Vanessa Mariscal

WMW QF: Raquel Pa'aluhi vs. Jennifer Maia

WMW QF: Colleen Schneider vs. Munah Holland

WMW Alternate: Kelly Kobold vs. Holly Holm

WMW: Elisha Helsper vs. Nikohl Johnson

wekka · July 9, 2013

Main Card

WMW Title QF: Shayna Baszler vs. Marloes Coenen

WMW QF: Hillary Williams vs. Adrienna Jenkins

WMW Title QF: Roxanne Modafferi vs. Hiroko Yamanaka

WMW Title QF: Alexandra Sanchez vs. Sy Jewett

Preliminary Card

WMW Title QF: Hitomi Akano vs. Tandi Schaeffer

WMW QF: Kerry Vera vs. Vanessa Mariscal

WMW QF: Raquel Pa'aluhi vs. Jennifer Maia

WMW QF: Colleen Schneider vs. Munah Holland

WMW Alternate: Kelly Kobold vs. Holly Holm

WMW: Elisha Helsper vs. Nikohl Johnson

CageRage · July 9, 2013

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/06CTC5_zps44ea2bbc.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/06CTC5_zps44ea2bbc.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 1, August 2013</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Ottawa, 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 Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/elishahelsperctc5_zpsdfecbfbd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/elishahelsperctc5_zpsdfecbfbd.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/nikohljohnsonctc5_zpsf05508b8.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/nikohljohnsonctc5_zpsf05508b8.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! >Helsper snaps off a jab that catches Johnson coming in. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Helsper catches Johnson with a crisp left jab. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Johnson and Helsper separate and we're back to a stand-off. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Johnson gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Helsper uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Johnson fakes a lunge. >Not letting up, Helsper steps in closer to pressure Johnson into action. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Helsper is trying to muscle Johnson up against the cage. >Helsper achieves it, pinning Johnson to the cage. >Johnson gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Helsper pins Johnson up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >Johnson is trapped against the cage and Helsper punishes her with a solid elbow strike to the cheek. >Helsper tries to foot stomp Johnson, but misses. >Helsper uses dirty boxing to punish Johnson while she is pressed up against the cage. >Helsper takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Johnson catches Helsper with a solid jab. >Helsper uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Helsper backs away to create some more space. >Helsper moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a solid left. >Johnson sneaks a glance at her corner. >Not letting Johnson settle at all, Helsper comes in closer. >A jab misses and Johnson counters with a clean jab. >Johnson slips past a left jab and counters with a left jab to the cheek. >Helsper counters a wayward left jab with a flurry of quick punches to sting Johnson. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A jab misses and Helsper counters with two big right hands! >As she backs off it becomes clear that Johnson is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked her! >Helsper unloads with heavy right hands, knocking Johnson down! >Helsper knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Johnson, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! >Helsper pounds away, but is unable to inflict very much damage before Johnson pulls her into side control. >Helsper attempts to roll Johnson slightly and take her back. >Johnson tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up her back! >Breathing very hard, Elisha Helsper is looking ragged. >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 and round number two begins! >Johnson slips past a left jab and counters with a series of quick lefts. >Helsper counters a left jab by using a solid left jab. >A drained-looking Helsper tries to close the distance between them. >Johnson is pulled into a grapple. >Helsper tries to wrestle Johnson backward and up against the cage. >Helsper can't do it though, and Johnson gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >Johnson is looking to muscle Helsper back against the cage. >Johnson doesn't manage it though, as Helsper slips out of the grapple and gets away. >Helsper slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Johnson to fire back with a crisp jab. >We move into the second half of this round. >A straight left from Helsper fails to land. >Johnson doesn't let Helsper settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >Johnson counters a left jab with a jab. >Helsper slips past a left jab and counters with a left. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Johnson avoids a kick to the leg and hits a series of quick lefts. >Elisha Helsper looks very, very tired. >A left jab misses and Johnson strikes back with a flurry of small strikes. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more 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! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Johnson is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. >Advancing, Helsper counters a left jab by using a barrage of big right hands! >Johnson dodges a jab, and fires back with a left hook to the body. >Johnson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a straight left. >Johnson slips past a big right and hits a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Using head movement, Johnson slips past a left jab and counters with a solid punch. >Good head movement allows Johnson to go under a vicious right hand and immediately counter with a left jab to the cheek. >From the pocket, Johnson connects on Helsper with a stiff jab. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Johnson is trying to muscle Helsper up against the cage. >Johnson can't do it though, and Helsper is able to get free. >The gas tank looks empty on Elisha Helsper. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Using head movement, Johnson slips past a left jab and counters with a clean punch. >A powerful straight right goes wide and Johnson is able to counter with a straight left. >Johnson uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a clean left jab. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Johnson uses a right hand to sting Helsper. >Using head movement, Johnson slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left jab. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has called it a victory for Johnson. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Helsper. >Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Johnson. >The winner, by split decision, is Nikohl Johnson! Official Result: Nikohl Johnson defeats Elisha 'Knuckles' Helsper (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/kellykoboldctc5_zps681d0b83.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/kellykoboldctc5_zps681d0b83.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/hollyholmctc5_zps73bf3d9c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/hollyholmctc5_zps73bf3d9c.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! >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Holm throws a leg kick but Kobold avoids it. >Kobold throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Holm sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Kobold down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Kobold, turtled up, takes a painful-looking soccer kick the body! >Kobold rolls over onto her back. >Kobold eats a vicious stomp! >Holm steps away from an up-kick, giving Kobold the opportunity to stand up. >Moving in closer, Kobold looks like she may want to wrestle Holm. >Kobold grabs Holm and pulls her into a grapple. >Using her wrestling skills, Kobold is trying to push Holm up against the cage. >Holm ends up backed against the cage. >With Holm stuck against the cage, Kobold tries to complete a takedown. >Holm shows stubborn resistance and Kobold cannot complete the takedown. >Holm tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >Kobold looks for a trip takedown. >Holm will not go down, she blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Kobold. >Kelly Kobold looks very tired out there. >Holm tries to get clear of the grapple, but Kobold holds her in place. >Kobold tries to take Holm down. >Holm keeps her composure, and Kobold cannot get past her takedown defence. >Holm uses a whizzer to half turn Kobold, creating enough space for her to break away from the grapple and return to the center. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Kobold throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Holm. >Holm sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Kobold down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Holm fires away with punches, and Kobold is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >The referee pulls Holm away, stopping the match! >The winner, by TKO, is Holly 'Hottie' Holm! Official Result: Holly 'Hottie' Holm defeats 'Blood Red' Kelly Kobold (TKO (Strikes) in 6:39 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/colleenschneiderctc5_zps3b1f17ad.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/colleenschneiderctc5_zps3b1f17ad.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/munahhollandctc5_zps4d45cd0d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/munahhollandctc5_zps4d45cd0d.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. >Holland counters a flurry of punches with a series of hard rights! >Schneider checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a solid right hook to the body. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Holland has the angle to counter with a barrage of hard right hands! >Schneider backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked her loopy! >Clearing her head just in time, Schneider ducks under the head kick that would have ended the fight. >Holland comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Schneider uses strikes to keep Holland away. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Schneider uses the jab. >A wayward low right kick allows Schneider to hit a series of lefts. >Holland gets Schneider with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Schneider seems to be waiting for Holland to make a move. >Schneider avoids a right kick to the body and hits a flurry of small strikes. >Holland comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Schneider uses strikes to keep Holland away. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Schneider to fire back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Holland to hit back with a barrage of hard punches! >Slipping past a left jab, Schneider hits a solid left jab. >Holland uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a crisp left jab. >Schneider sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a solid punch. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Holland to counter with a straight left. >From the pocket, Schneider sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a sequence of quick punches. >Holland gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking her head back. >Schneider lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of quick punches to sting Holland. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Holland counters with a nice left. >Schneider hits a left jab from the pocket. >A left jab misses, Schneider counters with a left jab to the cheek. >Schneider scores with a left jab from the pocket. >Schneider uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a crisp left. >There's under a minute left in this round. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Stepping back, Schneider creates a bit of distance. >Backing out of range, Holland circles tentatively. >Time slips away as Schneider doesn't press Holland, allowing her to circle. >Round one ends as time expires. >Great round, very exciting. </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! >After a flurry of punches miss, Holland is able to strike back with a barrage of big right hands, forcing Schneider back! >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Holland has the angle to counter with a series of hard rights! >Using good head movement, Holland ducks under a punch and scores with a nice jab. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Schneider to counter with a thudding right hook to the body. >Schneider works the jab. >Holland slips past a straight punch and then hits a nice jab. >A left jab misses, Holland counters with some heavy right hands! >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Schneider hits a nice left. >A left jab misses, giving Schneider the chance to hit back with a jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Slipping past a left jab, Schneider hits a thudding right hook to the body. >Schneider throws a flurry of punches but Holland covers up and takes them easily. >Schneider circles away, creating some distance between them. >An attempted body kick misses, giving Schneider the opportunity to counter with a left. >Schneider avoids a jab and scores with a series of quick punches. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Holland looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Schneider. >Holland can't get near enough to engage, Schneider uses strikes to keep her out of range. >Moving in closer, Holland looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Schneider uses strikes to keep Holland away. >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>>We are back underway! >Schneider counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a left hand. >Schneider slips out of the way of a body kick. >Munah Holland doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Holland throws a barrage of big right hands but Schneider moves out of range. >Holland feints an attack, keeping Schneider on her toes. >Schneider counters an attempted body kick with a stinging left jab. >Schneider counters an attempted body kick with two punches. >We move into the second half of this round. >Holland comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Strikes from Schneider keep Holland from stepping in too close. >Colleen Schneider looks very tired out there. >Schneider throws a left jab but Holland avoids it. >Schneider avoids a right kick to the body and hits a solid left. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Holland avoids a jab. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Holland still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Schneider fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Holland. >Holland avoids a couple of wild swings. >From the looks of things, I don't think Colleen Schneider has much energy left. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >All three judges have agreed that Schneider is the winner. >'The Beautiful Disaster' Colleen Schneider wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Beautiful Disaster' Colleen Schneider defeats Munah Holland (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/raquelpaaluhictc5_zps713909dc.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/raquelpaaluhictc5_zps713909dc.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/jennifermaiactc5_zps1ea000dd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/jennifermaiactc5_zps1ea000dd.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! >Maia steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Pa'aluhi counters a wayward low right kick with a flurry of quick punches. >Pa'aluhi counters a right kick to the legs with a series of quick punches. >Maia hits a swift inside leg kick on Pa'aluhi. >Pa'aluhi shows her usual tenacity, shrugging off the attack and coming forward again. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Maia avoids a flurry of punches. >A wayward low right kick allows Pa'aluhi to hit a number of huge rights, Maia is trapped up against the cage with no way out! >Maia collapses, hurt, and Pa'aluhi looks to finish by unleashing a barrage of strikes to her downed opponent! >With Maia taking a lot of big punches, the referee has to stop the match! >Raquel Pa'aluhi takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Raquel 'Rocky' Pa'aluhi defeats Jennifer Maia (TKO (Strikes) in 3:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/kerryveractc5_zpsd58d8e56.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/kerryveractc5_zpsd58d8e56.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/vanessamariscalctc5_zps7af5151e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/vanessamariscalctc5_zps7af5151e.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! >Mariscal slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Mariscal dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left. >Using head movement, Mariscal slips past a left jab and counters with a jab. >Vera dodges a jab, and fires back with a flurry of small strikes. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Vera hits a solid right hook to the body. >Mariscal steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing. >Vera dodges a jab, and fires back with a stinging inside leg kick. >Mariscal slips past a spinning heel kick and hits a nice jab. >Vera uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Vera throws a wild right but Mariscal avoids it. >A left jab misses, giving Vera the chance to hit back with a spinning back fist! >Using good head movement, Mariscal ducks under a punch and scores with a crisp left jab. >Mariscal uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a left jab to the cheek. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Vera to counter with a crisp left hook to the body. >Good head movement allows Mariscal to avoid a wildly thrown right hand. >Slipping past a left jab, Vera hits a kick to the ribs. >Vera tries for a left jab but Mariscal uses head movement to avoid it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Mariscal uses good head movement to slip past a crazy spinning back fist. >From the pocket, Mariscal shoots in for a double leg. >Vera is too quick, and manages to hit Mariscal with a good clean left jab. >Mariscal avoids a jab. >A speculative right hand from Mariscal doesn't find a home. >Not letting up, Vera steps in closer to pressure Mariscal into action. >Mariscal steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Mariscal counters a right kick to the legs with a clean jab. >Mariscal comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Mariscal. >Vera cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Mariscal in half guard. >Mariscal starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >She finds herself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Vera works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position. >There wasn't enough separation, Mariscal is able to leap forward and force Vera to turtle up. >Vera gets up sharply, seeing that Mariscal was preparing to kick her in the ribs. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Vera takes a jab. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Mariscal. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Mariscal. >Mariscal gets the takedown! Vera pulls guard. >Time slips away as Mariscal successfully keeps Vera stuck against the ground. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That was a fun round to watch. </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 jab misses, allowing Vera to counter-strike with a straight left. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Advancing, Vera counters a left jab by using a kick to the outside of the left knee. >Vanessa Mariscal won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Vera moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a swift right kick to the leg. >Mariscal comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in. >Mariscal goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is completed, Vera is on her back and pulls half guard. >Kerry Vera doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Mariscal reaches over and tries to lock Vera in an arm triangle. >Vera defends herself well and is in no danger. >Vera tries to get full guard on Mariscal but doesn't get anywhere. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Mariscal tries to pass the half guard. >Mariscal isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Vera. >Vera tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Mariscal. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Mariscal tries to ensnare Vera in an arm triangle. >Vera defends herself well and is in no danger. >Mariscal blocks Vera as she tries a sweep from half guard. >Kerry Vera looks very, very tired. >Mariscal begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. >She can't get free of 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>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >Between rounds, her corner told Mariscal to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Mariscal looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Vera ends up grappling for supremacy with Mariscal. >Mariscal attempts to pick Vera up for a slam. >Mariscal gets it! Vera manages to pull guard upon impact. >Mariscal tries to pass the guard. >She passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Mariscal keeps Vera guessing with a few quick strikes. >Mariscal starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. >She does it, and has the mount on Vera. >We move into the second half of this round. >Mariscal starts hammering away at Vera with punches. >Vera is barely able to do anything at all, she cannot get out from under Mariscal! >The referee has seen enough, he pulls Mariscal off! >Vanessa Mariscal takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Vanessa Mariscal defeats Kerry Vera (TKO (Strikes) in 3:21 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/hitomiakanoctc5_zps96701a89.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/hitomiakanoctc5_zps96701a89.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/tandischaefferctc5_zpseb0f2898.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/tandischaefferctc5_zpseb0f2898.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! >Akano avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Schaeffer counters an errant right jab with a quick series of punches. >Schaeffer counters a right jab by hitting several big right hands, putting Akano down, dazed! >Schaeffer starts pounding away on Akano, looking to finish her off! >Schaeffer pounds away, the stunned Akano struggles to deal with them. >The strikes are stopped when Akano manages to pull Schaeffer down into side control. >Schaeffer starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Akano. >She can't take the back. >Akano tries to sweep Schaeffer. >The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. >Akano looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Schaeffer. >Akano is in the pocket, ready to attack Schaeffer. >Akano uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a crisp right jab. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Schaeffer slips past a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the right thigh. >Akano covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts. >Akano backs away from Schaeffer, creating some space between them. >Akano avoids a flurry of punches. >Schaeffer tries for a left jab but Akano moves out of range. >Schaeffer throws a looping punch, but Akano avoids it. >Akano comes in closer to press the issue. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Akano looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Schaeffer. >Akano moves into the pocket. >Schaeffer shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Akano circles away, creating some distance between them. >Moving in closer, Akano looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Schaeffer now has Akano standing in the pocket. >A right jab misses, giving Schaeffer the chance to hit back with a series of quick, sharp punches. >A right jab misses, Schaeffer counters with a flurry of small strikes. >Schaeffer throws a flurry of punches but Akano covers up and takes them easily. >Akano backs away to create some more space. >Akano is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Akano can't get near enough to engage, Schaeffer uses strikes to keep her out of range. >A straight right from Akano fails to land. >Not letting up, Schaeffer steps in closer to pressure Akano into action. >Schaeffer tries for a left jab but Akano moves out of range. >Schaeffer misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Not letting up, Akano quickly steps in closer to attack Schaeffer. >Akano counters a left jab by hitting a flurry of quick punches to sting Schaeffer. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Moving in closer, Akano looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Schaeffer uses strikes to keep Akano away. >Akano looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Schaeffer. >Schaeffer strikes first and manages to rock Akano with a solid right! >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! >Schaeffer counters a flurry of punches by hitting a barrage of big right hands, knocking Akano down! >Schaeffer starts pounding away on Akano, looking to finish her off! >Schaeffer pounds away, the stunned Akano struggles to deal with them. >With punches raining down, Akano can only pull Schaeffer down into side control to survive. >Breathing very hard, Tandi Schaeffer is looking ragged. >Schaeffer relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Akano stand too. >Akano slips past a left jab and counters with a series of rights. >Akano is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Schaeffer. >She pulls Schaeffer into a grapple. >Akano tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but Schaeffer uses wrestling to smother the attacks. >Schaeffer smothers Akano when she tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Schaeffer and Akano break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >Schaeffer counters a flurry of punches by hitting a left jab to the cheek. >Schaeffer throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Akano steps in to put some pressure on. >Moving in closer, Akano looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >She gets into range. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Schaeffer to hit a straight left. >Akano sees a right kick coming and strikes first with a series of quick punches. >A right jab misses, giving Schaeffer the chance to hit back with a crisp left. >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! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Schaeffer telling her to lure Akano in and catch her on the counter. >Schaeffer avoids a huge left head kick and hits a left. >Schaeffer avoids two wild swings and hits a right body kick. >Akano sees a body kick coming and hits a quick right. >Schaeffer avoids a huge left head kick and hits a leg kick. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Hitomi Akano is breathing very hard. >Tandi Schaeffer looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >Schaeffer glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Akano presses in closer to attack. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Akano apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >She gets into range. >Schaeffer uses head movement to roll past a scorching left uppercut and comes back with a hard leg kick. >We move into the second half of this round. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Akano backs away from Schaeffer, creating some space between them. >Akano throws three punches in quick succession, but Schaeffer was out of range. >Not letting up, Schaeffer steps in closer to pressure Akano into action. >Hitomi Akano looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >A drained-looking Schaeffer tries to close the distance between them. >Akano ends up grappling for supremacy with Schaeffer. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Schaeffer hits Akano with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Akano gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Schaeffer uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Schaeffer uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Akano as they grapple. >Hitomi Akano looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. >Akano tries to wriggle free, but Schaeffer controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Tandi Schaeffer looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges have given Schaeffer the win. >Making Tandi 'Tandilion' Schaeffer the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Tandi 'Tandilion' Schaeffer defeats 'Girlfight Monster' Hitomi Akano (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 on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on MTV2 in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/alexandrasanchezctc5_zpsa8d7ed31.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/alexandrasanchezctc5_zpsa8d7ed31.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/syjewettctc5_zps2c44ad7a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/syjewettctc5_zps2c44ad7a.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! >Jewett slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean jab. >Jewett avoids a wild spinning back fist and counters with a nice left hand. >Sanchez throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Sanchez can't get the takedown, Jewett defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Jewett looks to get some strikes in, but Sanchez seizes the moment and wrestles her way into control of the grapple. >Sanchez looks to scoop her opponent up for a slam. >She can't get it though, Jewett defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. >Sanchez looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Jewett. >Sanchez is in the pocket, ready to attack Jewett. >There's a double leg attempt from Sanchez, from the pocket. >Sanchez doesn't get the takedown, Jewett saw it coming and was equal to it. >Jewett tries for a left jab but Sanchez moves out of range. >Jewett uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Sanchez to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Sanchez first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Jewett the the floor and take her back! >Sanchez attempts a rear naked choke. >Jewett rolls them so that they are staring at the lights, then sharply turns over to wind up in guard. >Sanchez should have gotten hooks in first before attempting a rear naked choke, and Jewett has capitalised on the mistake. >Jewett fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. >Sanchez goes for the sweep from the bottom of the guard. >The sweep works, but only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet. >We move into the second half of this round. >Jewett is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Sanchez seems happy to engage with Jewett in the pocket. >Standing in the pocket, Jewett chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Sanchez. >Sanchez saw the takedown coming, she tries to grab a guillotine. >The takedown is too fast, Sanchez cannot grab the guillotine. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Sanchez pulling guard. >Jewett tries to smother Sanchez, but she squirms free. >Sanchez tries to ensnare an arm. >Jewett doesn't let her arm get taken. >Jewett pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Sanchez isn't troubled by them. >Jewett has problems keeping control of Sanchez, who pulls them both back toward the cage side. >Using the cage, Sanchez walks up, but cannot break the control of Jewett. >Jewett attempts to wrestle Sanchez to the ground. >Sanchez blocks the takedown attempt and turns Jewett around so that she has her back to the cage. >Alexandra Sanchez looks very tired out there. >Sy Jewett looks very tired out there. >Sanchez attempts to wrestle Jewett to the ground. >Jewett digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Circling out, Jewett breaks free of Sanchez and regroups in the center. >A left hand misses, allowing Jewett to counter with a series of quick lefts. >Jewett throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Sanchez. >Jewett is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until she is on her knees. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Turtled up, Jewett takes a short knee strike to the side of the head. >Sanchez fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Jewett getting to her feet. >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 for the start of the round! >Jewett slips past a left jab and counters with a massive right hand, knocking Sanchez down to the ground...she is out cold! >Sy 'Lady Dragon' Jewett takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Sy 'Lady Dragon' Jewett defeats Alexandra Sanchez (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:24 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/roxannemodafferictc5_zps186a6c32.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/roxannemodafferictc5_zps186a6c32.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/hirokoyamanakactc5_zps17999fcf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/hirokoyamanakactc5_zps17999fcf.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! >Modafferi steps back to avoid a left jab. >Yamanaka steps back to avoid a left jab. >Modafferi feints throwing a jab. >Yamanaka keeps her cool as Modafferi throws a feint to the left. >Yamanaka isn't drawn in by Modafferi feinting to her left. >Modafferi tries for a leg kick but Yamanaka moves out of range. >A wayward low right kick allows Yamanaka to hit a stinging left jab. >Yamanaka moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight left. >Modafferi fakes a lunge. >Not letting up, Yamanaka steps in closer to pressure Modafferi into action. >Yamanaka is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Modafferi. >Yamanaka is surprised by a big countering right hook, but she avoids it at the last second. >Modafferi avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >Yamanaka avoids a kick to the leg and hits a jab. >Yamanaka narrowly misses Modafferi with a right uppercut. >Modafferi doesn't let Yamanaka settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Yamanaka slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body. >Yamanaka comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Modafferi fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Yamanaka. >Advancing, Yamanaka counters a left jab by using a powerful right hook to the body. >Moving in closer, Yamanaka looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Modafferi fires off a strike first, but the impact is taken by the gloves of Yamanaka. >A right kick to the legs misses and Yamanaka fires back with a jab. >A weak right kick is countered by Yamanaka with a clean jab. >Yamanaka comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Strikes from Modafferi keep Yamanaka from stepping in too close. >A wayward right kick to the body allows Yamanaka to hit a crisp jab. >Modafferi gets Yamanaka with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting Modafferi settle at all, Yamanaka comes in closer. >Yamanaka is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Modafferi. >Yamanaka can't get near enough to engage, Modafferi uses strikes to keep her out of range. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Modafferi counters a one-two combination with a right body kick. >A right kick to the legs misses and Yamanaka fires back with a crisp jab. >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! >It sounded like her corner told Yamanaka to stand and try to use counter striking against Modafferi in this round. >Modafferi moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Modafferi to fire back with a brutal right head kick, Yamanaka goes down on her ass! >Modafferi quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Yamanaka! >The punches rain down, but Yamanaka keeps composed and manages to pull half guard. >Modafferi gets out of half guard and stands up, letting Yamanaka stand too. >Modafferi feints stepping in. >Modafferi fakes a lunge. >It seems that Yamanaka is happy to let Modafferi circle for the moment. >We move into the second half of this round. >Modafferi avoids a tight combination. >Yamanaka looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Modafferi now has Yamanaka standing in the pocket. >Yamanaka slips past a superman punch and fires back with a nice left. >Roxanne Modafferi looks very tired out there. >Modafferi lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a great hook, knocking Yamanaka out instantly! >The winner, by Knock Out; Roxanne Modafferi! Official Result: Roxanne Modafferi defeats Hiroko Yamanaka (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:49 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/hillarywilliamsctc5_zps41b3e7e3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/hillarywilliamsctc5_zps41b3e7e3.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/adriennajenkinsctc5_zpsc9e300f1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/adriennajenkinsctc5_zpsc9e300f1.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! >Williams counters an errant left jab with a flurry of small strikes. >A jab misses, allowing Williams to counter-strike with a solid left. >Williams chooses to shoot in on Jenkins. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Jenkins pulling guard. >Williams lies on top of Jenkins, basically smothering her. >Jenkins is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Williams off of her. >Time slips away as Williams successfully keeps Jenkins stuck against the ground. >Williams looks to get past the guard. >She passes to side control. >Williams attempts to move to mount. >She can't get the mount as Jenkins rolls away to stop it, but does take her back instead. >Williams attempts to set up an armbar on Jenkins from the back. >Jenkins pulls her arm free at the last second, and is able to secure side control over Williams. >Jenkins relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Williams stand too. >A speculative right hand from Jenkins doesn't find a home. >Not letting Jenkins settle at all, Williams comes in closer. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Williams avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp left hand punch. >Williams is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Williams is now standing in the pocket. >From the pocket, Williams sees a body kick coming and moves forward to counter-strike with a series of quick, sharp punches. >Williams hits a nice crisp left jab. >Williams tries for a left jab but Jenkins uses head movement to avoid it. >Williams comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jenkins. >Jenkins ends up grappling for supremacy with Williams. >Clinched with Jenkins, Williams looks to try and take her down. >Williams doesn't get the takedown, Jenkins instead wrestles her way into controlling the grapple. >Jenkins and Williams break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Jenkins and Williams separate and we're back to a stand-off. >Williams steps back to avoid a left jab. >Williams avoids a jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Williams is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Jenkins uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Williams. >Williams catches an oncoming Jenkins with a crisp jab. >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! >Jenkins throws a left jab but Williams avoids it. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Williams moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a jab. >A left hand misses, allowing Williams to counter with a series of quick lefts. >A jab misses and Williams counters with two straight lefts. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Jenkins moves out of range of some wild punches. >Jenkins tries for a left jab but Williams moves out of range. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Williams slips out of the way of a jab. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Backing out of range, Jenkins circles tentatively. >Not letting up, Williams steps in closer to pressure Jenkins into action. >Williams comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Williams doesn't get the takedown, Jenkins was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >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>>Round three begins! >Williams steps back to avoid a left jab. >Williams avoids a barrage of punches and hits a crisp jab. >A jab misses and Jenkins counters with two hard right hands! >Williams, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body. >Williams shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Williams scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Jenkins tries for a left jab but Williams uses head movement to avoid it. >Jenkins tries for a left jab but Williams uses head movement to avoid it. >Williams ducks under a huge right cross and counter-strikes with a flurry of small strikes. >Hillary Williams doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Good head movement allows Jenkins to avoid a wildly thrown right hand. >Williams dodges a jab, and fires back with a flurry of small strikes. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Jenkins gets tagged with a crisp jab. >Working from in the pocket, Williams catches Jenkins with a solid left jab. >A left jab misses, Williams counters with a series of quick punches. >Jenkins uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >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 Williams. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Hillary Williams! Official Result: Hillary Williams defeats Adrienna 'AJ' Jenkins (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/shaynabaszlerctc5_zps01e62ec7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/shaynabaszlerctc5_zps01e62ec7.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/marloescoenenctc5_zpsaeb052db.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/marloescoenenctc5_zpsaeb052db.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! >Baszler counters an errant left jab with a left jab to the cheek. >Coenen counters a left jab by hitting a kick to the body. >Baszler looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Coenen moves in too, and they start to grapple. >Coenen tries to take Baszler down. >Coenen has the takedown and gets side control from it. >Coenen uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. >Coenen tries to slip behind and take the back. >Baszler is in big trouble as she is forced to give up her back! >Coenen successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >With both hooks in, Coenen tries to flatten Baszler out for the rear naked choke. >Baszler stops Coenen from getting her arm under the chin and completing the choke. >Coenen keeps both hooks, despite Baszler trying to pull them apart. >Coenen, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Coenen gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Baszler has to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is 'Rumina' Marloes Coenen! Official Result: 'Rumina' Marloes Coenen defeats 'The Queen of Spades' Shayna Baszler (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:24 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great. </div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/resultsctc5_zps4a0f465a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/resultsctc5_zps4a0f465a.png</a> Attendance: 1,704 Ticket Sales: $136,320 TV Viewers (RSN): 111,780 TV Viewers (MTV2): 298,080 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Decent Fight of the Night: Marloes Coenen vs. Shayna Baszler KO of the Night: Roxanne Modafferi Submission of the Night: Marloes Coenen <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%205/womensmiddleweighttitlesemi-finals_zpsc367b5b1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/womensmiddleweighttitlesemi-finals_zpsc367b5b1.png</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%205/womensmiddleweightsemi-finals_zps587bdc3d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%205/womensmiddleweightsemi-finals_zps587bdc3d.png</a></div> Fallout - Marloes Coenen suffers a back injury in her victory over Shayna Baszler and will miss more than four months! Alternate Holly Holm will take Coenen's place in the bracket, taking on Sy Jewett in the Championship Semi-Finals! Predictions Jingo 70% (7 of 10) (Season Total: 59% (41 of 70)) wekka 30% (3 of 10) (Season Total: 60% (42 of 70)) mistaken (Season Total: 55% (11 of 20)) Jingo wins todays predictions, and wins the right to pick a fight in the Welterweight Division to appear on the preliminary card of the next CTC! The following fighters are available for the fight! Andrew Buckland Carlos Newton Charlie Brenneman DaMarques Johnson Garett Davis Gary Wright Gavin Neil Jason Heit Keto Allen Magomed Shikshabekov Matt MacGrath Michael Hill Nathan Gunn Sheldon Westcott

Jingo · July 9, 2013

Sucks to lose Coenen from the Tournament.

As for my fight pick, lets go with Carlos Newton vs Charlie Brenneman

CageRage · July 10, 2013

Jingo: Yeah I know, losing Coenen was a blow, I had her pegged as the favorite to be the first champion!

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Canadian Tournament Combat 6

Friday, Week 2, August 2013 in Quebec, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Che Mills (15-4, 2 NC) vs. Jonathan Goulet (23-12, 1 NC)

An excellent athlete, Che Mills has a diverse array of strikes and submission, and has great power for a welterweight, however, his wrestling, and submission defense have failed him before! Mills is coming off a decision loss to Matt Riddle, that was overturned to a no contest when Riddle tested positive for marijuana! A karate striker, and BJJ player, Jonathan Goulet is known for his knock out or be knocked out approach to MMA, he announced his retirement after being floored with a devastating knockout by Chris Clements at a Ringside MMA show in November of 2010, but decided to come back when the CTC opened it's doors!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Karo Parisyan (22-10, 1 NC) vs. Ryan McGillivray (12-6-1)

Karo Parisyan is a Judo fighter with excellent wrestling, takedowns, and takedown defense, along with excellent submissions and positional grappling, however, problems in his personal life have largely derailed his career. He recently made a return to MMA with Bellator, and was knocked out in the second round by Rick Hawn! Ryan McGillivray is a well rounded mixed martial artist, having started looking to follow in his fathers footsteps as a boxer, he is now known more for his submission fighting! He was a cast member of the 13th season of The Ultimate Fighter, but was cut from the UFC after losing to Shamar Bailey at The Ultimate Fighting Season 13 Finale! He is coming off a doctor stoppage loss to Nathan Coy at MFC 33!

UNDERCARD

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Gerald Harris (21-4) vs. Jay Hieron (23-7)

Gerald Harris is a strong wrestler, with power in his fists, Harris comes into the CTC riding on the back of a four fight winning streak, winning four decisions over Anthony Ruiz, Kazuhiro Nakamura, Eric Davila, and Mike Bronzoulis! Jay Hieron is also a good wrestler, with powerful boxing, he is a former IFC Welterweight Champion, though a recent run in the UFC saw him released after losing his two fights, a decision oss to Jake Ellenberger, and a first round TKO loss to Tyron Woodley!

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Tamdan McCrory (11-3) vs. Jorge Santiago (25-11)

Tamdan McCrory is a very well rounded fighter, with strong wrestling, and Muay Thai backgrounds, he also is good on the ground, with a number of submissions in his arsenal! He has a 3-3 record in 6 UFC bouts, but was released in August 2009 after dropping a split decision to John Howard, and has not fought MMA since! Jorge Santiago is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Judo practitioner, who has power in his hands to go along with an excellent ground game! He is coming of a decision loss to Gunnar Nelson at UFC on Fuel 7!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight Championship Quarter-Final: Matt Riddle (7-3, 2 NC) vs. Dhiego Lima (6-1)

Matt Riddle is a giant for a Welterweight, and is a promising athlete with a strong wrestling game, and some technical striking skills! Every one of his career fights have been contested in the UFC octagon, but he was released after testing positive for a second time for marijuana following his victory (turned to a no-contest) against Che Mills at UFC on Fuel 7! Dhiego Lima, the brother of Bellator's Douglas, is not as slick on the ground as his brother, but may be the better striker, he makes good use of his reach by striking with power and accuracy from distance, and his ground game is steadily improving! Lima is coming off the first loss of his young career, dropping a decision to Nathan Coy at MFC 32!

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Brock Jardine (8-2) vs. Dan Hornbuckle (22-5)

A Virginia high school state wrestling champion in both Freestyle, and Greco-Roman wrestling, Brock Jardine wasn't the most accomplished wrestler in Division 1 at Utah State University, but his wrestling has translated well into MMA! Jardine was released by the UFC after consecutive losses to Rick Story by Decision, and first round submission to Kenny Robertson! A Muay Thai kickboxer, with some decent BJJ mixed in, Dan Hornbuckle had a good run to start his career, but hasn't been seen since taking consecutive losses to Brent Weedman and Luis Santos in Bellator!

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Carlos Eduardo Rocha (9-2) vs. Cory MacDonald (12-2)

Carlos Eduardo Rocha is a submission artist with strong Judo, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu skills, comfortable working from the ground, Rocha has decent takedowns and some of the best sweeps in the game! Though he submitted Kris McCray in his UFC debut, he dropped consecutive decisions to Jake Ellenberger, and Mike Pierce, and recieved his release! Cory MacDonald is a freestyle fighter from Kingston, Ontario, he hasn't fought MMA since March of 2011, when he submitted Chris Vorano in the first round, running his winning streak to seven fights!

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Gregor Gracie (7-2) vs. Josh Neer (33-13-1)

Gregor Gracie, as one might expect, is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter, who has competed at Abu Dhabi, and won BJJ World Titles, he is a coach at Renzo Gracie's school in New York! Gracie recently rebounded back into the win column, taking a first round submission victory over Nicholas Mann at One FC 5! Nicknamed "The Dentist" for his teeth-rattling knock outs, is a strong wrestler, with good ground and pound, and submissions! Neer was released from his UFC contract after suffering three consecutive defeats against Mike Pyle, Justin Edwards, and Court McGee!

Welterweight Tournaments Alternate Bout: John Howard (16-7) vs. Rich Attonito (10-5)

John Howard is a gifted athlete with big punching power, he has good striking, and a dangerous top game, however his style, and striking defense allow him to eat a lot of counterstrikes, and he struggles off his back! Howard was released from the UFC after suffering consecutive losses to Jake Ellenberger, Thiago Alves, and Matt Brown, but has bounced back since, taking a decision victory over Dennis Olson, and TKOing Todd Chattelle! Rich Attonito is a strong wrestler, however, he has not fought in MMA since being TKOed by Jake Hecht at UFC 140 in December of 2011!

Welterweight: Carlos Newton (16-14) vs. Charlie Brenneman (15-5)

A former UFC Welterweight Champion, Carlos Newton is a Jiu Jitsu fighter, he has not fought MMA since July of 2010, when he dropped a decision to Brian Ebersole at Impact FC 1! Charlie Brenneman is a wrestler, who likes to grind opponents with smothering top control, Brenneman is especially good in close when he can utilize his Greco-Roman skills, but his BJJ and striking are limited! Brenneman was drummed out of the UFC after back to back losses to Erick Silva and Kyle Noke!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Che Mills (170) vs. Jonathan Goulet (170)

Karo Parisyan (170) vs. Ryan McGillivray (170)

Gerald Harris (170) vs. Jay Hieron (170)

Tamdan McCrory (170) vs. Jorge Santiago (170)

Matt Riddle (170) vs. Dhiego Lima (170)

Brock Jardine (170) vs. Dan Hornbuckle (170)

Carlos Eduardo Rocha (170) vs. Cory MacDonald (170)

Gregor Gracie (170) vs. Josh Neer (170)

John Howard (170) vs. Rich Attonito (170)

Carlos Newton (170) vs. Charlie Brenneman (170)

CTC 6 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WW Title QF: Che Mills vs. Jonathan Goulet

WW QF: Karo Parisyan vs. Ryan McGillivray

WW Title QF: Gerald Harris vs. Jay Hieron

WW Title QF: Tamdan McCrory vs. Jorge Santiago

Preliminary Card

WW Title QF: Matt Riddle vs. Dhiego Lima

WW QF: Brock Jardine vs. Dan Hornbuckle

WW QF: Carlos Eduardo Rocha vs. Cory MacDonald

WW QF: Gregor Gracie vs. Josh Neer

WW Alternate: John Howard vs. Rich Attonito

WW: Carlos Newton vs. Charlie Brenneman

Jingo · July 10, 2013

I'm a bit of a Coenen fan (don't think she is going to win this saturday though...)

CTC 6 Full Fight Card

Main Card

WW Title QF: Che Mills vs. Jonathan Goulet

WW QF: Karo Parisyan vs. Ryan McGillivray

WW Title QF: Gerald Harris vs. Jay Hieron

WW Title QF: Tamdan McCrory vs. Jorge Santiago

Preliminary Card

WW Title QF: Matt Riddle vs. Dhiego Lima

WW QF: Brock Jardine vs. Dan Hornbuckle

WW QF: Carlos Eduardo Rocha vs. Cory MacDonald

WW QF: Gregor Gracie vs. Josh Neer

WW Alternate: John Howard vs. Rich Attonito

WW: Carlos Newton vs. Charlie Brenneman

CageRage · July 11, 2013

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/07CTC6_zps38b124c7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/07CTC6_zps38b124c7.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 2, August 2013</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Quebec City, Quebec</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">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/carlosnewtonctc6_zps20957e99.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/carlosnewtonctc6_zps20957e99.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/charliebrennemanctc6_zps4e6857a3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/charliebrennemanctc6_zps4e6857a3.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! >Brenneman drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Newton in with a feint. >A left jab misses and Brenneman strikes back with a straight left. >Brenneman shoots in for a takedown. >Newton tries to avoid Brenneman. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Newton is left on his back pulling guard. >Brenneman starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >Brenneman doesn't allow Newton to lock him up with double underhooks. >Brenneman fires away with big elbows, but Newton keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Newton tries to get double underhooks on Brenneman so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >Brenneman is trying to pass guard. >Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. >Brenneman looks to roll Newton slightly and slip behind. >Brenneman takes the back, Newton could do nothing about it. >Newton is in increasing trouble, as Brenneman gets both hooks in. >With both hooks in, Brenneman tries to flatten Newton out for the rear naked choke. >The rear naked choke is in deep, Newton has to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Charlie Brenneman! Official Result: Charlie 'The Spaniard' Brenneman defeats 'The Ronin' Carlos Newton (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:14 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournaments Alternate Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/johnhowardctc6_zps48e7476b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/johnhowardctc6_zps48e7476b.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/richattonitoctc7_zps4cbbd107.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/richattonitoctc7_zps4cbbd107.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! >Attonito steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint. >Attonito steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Attonito is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Howard. >Howard strikes first and manages to rock Attonito with a solid right! >Howard feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Attonito is just able to avoid them. >Howard circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Attonito steps in closer to pressure Howard into action. >Attonito comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Howard. >Howard uses his strikes to stop Attonito from getting close enough to grapple. >Howard feints high and then catches Attonito with a scything low kick to the legs. >Attonito looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Howard counters with a right hand that catches Attonito flush...and he goes down! >Howard dives in quickly and secures mount on the dazed Attonito! >Howard tries to pound on Attonito, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Attonito tries to move Howard out of mount but can't. >Howard fires away with big punches, but Attonito covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Attonito tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Howard. >Howard unloads with some big punches, but Attonito deals with them comfortably. >Howard blocks Attonito as he tries a sweep. >Howard pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Attonito covers up well. >Attonito tries to sweep Howard out of mount but can't do it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Howard pounds away with punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Attonito covers up well. >Attonito tries to move Howard out of mount but can't. >Howard fires away with big punches, but Attonito covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Attonito tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Howard has his back! >Howard tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Attonito blocks it. >Howard blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. >Howard tries to get his hooks in, but can't. >Attonito turtles up, with Howard still on top with his back. >Attonito takes a few right hands on the way, but manages to get back to standing. >Attonito avoids a low kick. >Howard circles, looking for an opening. >Attonito doesn't let Howard settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Attonito is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Howard. >Howard counters with a right hand that catches Attonito flush, rocking him! >Breathing very hard, John Howard is looking ragged. >Howard counters a left jab with a straight left. >Attonito uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Howard to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Howard tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >The takedown is completed, Howard is on his back and pulls half 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>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Howard has been instructed to try and get Attonito to the floor in this round. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Attonito shoots in for a takedown. >Howard attempts to avoid Attonito as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Howard saw it coming and got out of range. >Attonito is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Howard. >Howard tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Attonito defended it well. >A tired-looking Howard throws a couple of ragged punches to get Attonito to cover up, then tries a takedown. >Attonito sprawls well, and Howard is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up. >John Howard looks very, very tired. >Attonito pounds away with punches and the turtled up Howard is having trouble doing anything about it! >With Howard taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >The winner, by TKO; Rich Attonito! Official Result: Rich 'The Raging Bull' Attonito defeats 'Doomsday' John Howard (TKO (Strikes) in 2:30 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/gregorgraciectc6_zpsdee5120d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/gregorgraciectc6_zpsdee5120d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/joshneerctc6_zpse0ec6a85.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/joshneerctc6_zpse0ec6a85.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! >Neer uses the jab. >Gracie steps back to avoid a left jab. >A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gracie. >Neer sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Gracie can't get the takedown, Neer was too quick to back away. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Gracie to fire back with a left jab to the cheek. >Gracie is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Neer. >Neer uses his strikes to stop Gracie from getting close enough to grapple. >Neer stings Gracie with a series of quick lefts. >A straight left from Gracie fails to land. >Neer doesn't press the issue, allowing Gracie to circle. >A jab misses, allowing Neer to counter-strike with a series of quick lefts. >Neer circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting up, Gracie quickly steps in closer to attack Neer. >Neer avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the body. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Neer feints rushing in for a takedown, but withdraws. >Neer keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Gracie steps in closer to force the issue. >Gracie shoots in for a takedown. >Gracie can't get past the sprawl of Neer, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Neer pounds away with right hands, but Gracie absorbs them and manages to stand back up. >Neer feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Neer feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Neer drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Gracie moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Gracie throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Neer tries to step away from the takedown. >Gracie can't get the takedown, Neer was too quick to back away. >A straight left by Gracie keeps Neer from advancing. >It seems that Neer is happy to let Gracie circle for the moment. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Neer steps in and unloads with a series of lefts. >An errant jab sets Neer up to counter-strike with a quick series of punches. >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! >Neer comes in quick and hits a quick series of punches. >Gracie throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Gracie gets caught with a right cross though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes! >Neer doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Gracie recovers his wits quickly. >Apparently unwilling to engage, Neer lets his opponent stand back up. >Gracie is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Neer. >Neer uses his strikes to stop Gracie from getting close enough to grapple. >Gracie fakes a lunge. >Neer steps in closer to force the issue. >An errant jab sets Neer up to counter-strike with a stinging left jab. >We move into the second half of this round. >A left jab misses and Neer strikes back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Gracie swings wildly to get Neer to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Neer sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Neer avoided Gracie. >Gracie counters a wayward left jab with a clean jab. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gracie circles as he plans his next move. >Neer seems to be waiting for Gracie to make a move. >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! >Several big right hands miss, setting Gracie up to counter-strike with a solid left. >Gracie comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Neer attempts to avoid Gracie as he shoots in. >Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Neer avoided it. >Gracie is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Neer. >Gracie grabs Neer and pulls him into a grapple. >Gracie is looking to muscle Neer back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Neer pinned to the cage. >Josh Neer is looking really tired. >Gracie attempts to wrestle Neer to the ground. >Neer will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Gracie, but does give up his back in the struggle. >Neer uses a whizzer to half turn Gracie, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >There's a takedown attempt from Gracie. >Gracie can't get past the sprawl of Neer, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Gregor Gracie is looking really tired. >Neer looks to unload with some big right hands, but Gracie gets back to his feet before too many land. >Gracie gets caught with a series of quick punches. >A tired Gracie moves forward, looking for a takedown. >Gracie goes under an attempted counter right hand. >Gracie drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Neer to stay upright, the takedown is completed! >Neer ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Gracie, with his back pressed against the cage. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Gracie looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Neer from a seated position onto his back. >Gracie shifts his position to gain side control. >Gregor Gracie looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Josh Neer looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Gracie attempts to move to mount. >Neer keeps Gracie from mounting him. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >All three judges have given Neer the win. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Josh Neer! Official Result: 'The Dentist' Josh Neer defeats Gregor Gracie (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/carloseduardorochactc6_zps21f2132a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/carloseduardorochactc6_zps21f2132a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/corymacdonaldctc6_zpse93051e2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/corymacdonaldctc6_zpse93051e2.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! >Rocha slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of quick punches to sting MacDonald. >MacDonald counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a nice jab. >A right kick to the legs misses and MacDonald fires back with a crisp left hand punch. >An errant jab sets Rocha up to counter-strike with a crisp jab. >MacDonald glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Rocha steps in closer to force the issue. >Rocha throws a leg kick but MacDonald avoids it. >Rocha counters a left jab by hitting a scything low kick to the legs. >Rocha hits a swift inside leg kick on MacDonald. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Rocha counters a left jab with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >MacDonald snaps off a jab that catches Rocha coming in. >A left hand misses, allowing MacDonald to counter with a solid left. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Backing out of range, MacDonald circles tentatively. >Not letting MacDonald settle, Rocha moves in closer. >Rocha looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Strikes from MacDonald keep Rocha from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Rocha steps back to avoid a left jab. >An errant jab sets Rocha up to counter-strike with a crisp jab. >MacDonald throws three punches in quick succession, but Rocha was out of range. >Rocha steps in to put some pressure on. >Rocha chooses to shoot in on MacDonald. >MacDonald tries to avoid Rocha. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves MacDonald pulling guard. >Rocha is trying to pass guard. >MacDonald can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >Rocha attempts to roll MacDonald slightly and take his back. >He takes the back! >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >MacDonald is in huge trouble now, as Rocha successfully gets both hooks in. >With both hooks in, Rocha tries to flatten MacDonald out for the rear naked choke. >Rocha flattens MacDonald out with the rear naked choke, but took too long because the round ends! >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! >MacDonald uses a nice jab. >MacDonald counters a wayward low right kick with a jab. >MacDonald avoids a quick jab and hits a left. >MacDonald keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Rocha steps in closer to force the issue. >Rocha uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get MacDonald to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >MacDonald sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Rocha can't get the takedown, MacDonald was too quick to back away. >We move into the second half of this round. >MacDonald throws out a quick left jab. >Rocha presses in closer to attack. >Carlos Eduardo Rocha is looking really tired. >MacDonald slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice left hand. >Rocha throws a left jab but MacDonald avoids it. >A tired Rocha moves forward, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is stuffed, so Rocha has to go to settle for pushing MacDonald up against the cage. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Rocha attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take MacDonald to the ground. >Rocha tries hard but cannot leverage MacDonald off of his feet, and has to settle for slipping behind him instead. >Carlos Eduardo Rocha looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >MacDonald creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for him to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center. >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>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, MacDonald is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. >MacDonald tries for a left jab but Rocha moves out of range. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving MacDonald the opportunity to counter with a left hand. >MacDonald counters an attempted body kick by scoring with two hard right hands! >Good head movement allows Rocha to go under a vicious right hand and immediately counter with a crisp left. >Rocha tries for a left jab but MacDonald uses head movement to avoid it. >Rocha shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Checking a leg kick, MacDonald counters back immediately with several big rights, forcing Rocha back up against the cage! >Rocha collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on! >The referee pulls MacDonald away, stopping the match! >The winner, by TKO; Cory MacDonald! >Post-Fight: Rocha confirms that his training was heavily disrupted by illness, but doesn't comment on how much that affected his performance. Official Result: Cory MacDonald defeats Carlos 'Ta Danado' Eduardo Rocha (TKO (Strikes) in 2:39 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/brockjardinectc6_zps3daa00e9.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/brockjardinectc6_zps3daa00e9.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/danhornbucklectc6_zps35ad41f6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/danhornbucklectc6_zps35ad41f6.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! >Advancing, Jardine counters a left jab by using a crisp jab. >A left jab misses and Hornbuckle strikes back with a clever combination ending in a big right hook. >Jardine moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Jardine throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Hornbuckle counters with a right hand that catches Jardine flush...and he goes down! >Jardine shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Hornbuckle to make a move. >On his back, Jardine can't do much to stop a kick to the leg. >Jardine is allowed to stand back up, Hornbuckle simply stepped away. >Jardine narrowly misses Hornbuckle with a right uppercut. >Hornbuckle doesn't let Jardine settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Hornbuckle to fire back with a jab. >Jardine steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Jardine comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Jardine gets caught with a right cross though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes! >Hornbuckle moves in quickly, kneeling beside Jardine and starting to hammer down with punches! >Hornbuckle can't put Jardine away, and gets sucked into half guard. >Hornbuckle gets out of half guard and stands up, letting Jardine stand too. >Jardine throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Hornbuckle tries to step away from the takedown. >Jardine doesn't get the takedown, Hornbuckle avoided it. >Hornbuckle circles as he plans his next move. >Jardine steps in to put some pressure on. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Jardine throws a feint. >Jardine uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Jardine eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down! >Hornbuckle counters a left jab by using a clean jab. >A jab misses, allowing Hornbuckle to counter-strike with a nice combination. >Advancing, Jardine counters a left jab by using a clean jab. >Backing out of range, Hornbuckle circles tentatively. >Jardine quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Jardine looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >To counter, Hornbuckle throws a huge right hand which doesn't miss by much. >Jardine looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Jardine moves into the pocket. >There's a double leg attempt from Jardine, from the pocket. >A counter right hook catches Jardine hard, almost putting him down! >A jab misses, allowing Jardine to counter-strike with a crisp jab. >Jardine steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Hornbuckle presses in closer to attack. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Jardine avoids a jab. >Jardine goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Hornbuckle to cover up, then shoots in. >Hornbuckle sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Hornbuckle avoided Jardine. >Dan Hornbuckle doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >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! >Hornbuckle moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a barrage of hard punches! >Jardine dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean left jab. >Slipping past a one-two combination, Hornbuckle counters with a jab. >Seeing a low kick coming, Jardine strikes first with a flurry of quick punches to sting Hornbuckle. >Slipping past a one-two combination, Hornbuckle has the angle to counter with a great right hand, Jardine took it full in the face and is knocked down! >Moving quickly, Hornbuckle secures mount! >Hornbuckle pounds away from the mount, but Jardine covers up and defends them well. >Jardine tries to buck Hornbuckle off of him. >The sweep is good, and Jardine ends up on top in guard. >Jardine looks to pass guard and get side control. >Jardine struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Jardine leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Hornbuckle. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Jardine begins trying to pass the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Hornbuckle throws out some punches, but Jardine leans back to avoid them. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Jardine tries to pass the guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >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>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Hornbuckle to hit back with a hard leg kick. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Dan Hornbuckle seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >A straight left fails to land and Jardine is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch. >Jardine shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Hornbuckle stuffs the takedown, so Jardine has to settle for pushing him up against the cage. >Jardine has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Hornbuckle down. >Jardine doesn't get the takedown, Hornbuckle instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. >Brock Jardine looks very tired out there. >Jardine waits for Hornbuckle to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >Jardine has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Hornbuckle to the ground. >Hornbuckle stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Jardine against the cage. >Hornbuckle tries to keep Jardine up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Jardine reverses so that he is the one in control. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Jardine uses a vicious foot stomp. >Brock Jardine looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >With Hornbuckle stuck against the cage, Jardine gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >The underhooks allow Jardine to easily trip Hornbuckle and send him to the ground. >Hornbuckle is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Jardine holding him down. >The gas tank looks empty on Dan Hornbuckle. >Jardine tries to lock Hornbuckle in a choke. >The guillotine choke is locked in, deep enough that Hornbuckle has to tap out! >Brock Jardine takes the win by submission! Official Result: Brock Jardine defeats Dan 'The Handler' Hornbuckle (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:43 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/mattriddlectc6_zps275ff0f8.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/mattriddlectc6_zps275ff0f8.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/dhiegolimactc6_zpsc59ce85b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/dhiegolimactc6_zpsc59ce85b.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! >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Riddle the opportunity to counter with a right. >Lima uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Riddle to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Riddle attempts to avoid Lima as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Riddle saw it coming and got out of range. >Riddle catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Lima pulls guard. >Lima doesn't allow Riddle to smother him against the ground. >Lima works some separation, and Riddle ends up standing looking down at him. >Riddle looks to get on top of Lima. >Lima scoots backward as soon as Riddle comes in, initiating a scramble for position. >The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing. >Riddle looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lima. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Lima attempts to wrestle Riddle to the ground. >Riddle cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Lima tries to smother Riddle, but he squirms free. >Riddle attempts to sweep Lima. >The sweep works, but only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet. >Moving in closer, Lima looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Lima hits a solid left jab. >Lima tries for a right jab but Riddle uses head movement to avoid it. >Lima comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Lima can't get the takedown, Riddle defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Getting underhooks, Riddle looks for a takedown. >He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Lima pulls guard. >Riddle tries to smother Lima but can't keep control long enough. >Securing an arm, Lima then brings his legs up and tries to lock Riddle in a triangle choke. >Riddle pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Riddle is trying to pass guard. >Lima keeps his guard secure. >Lima attempts to secure an arm. >Riddle defends it. >Riddle attempts to pass guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Riddle doesn't allow Lima to lock him up with double underhooks. >Riddle begins trying to pass the guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Lima attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom. >Lima can't get the submission from it, but does use it as the basis for a sweep to side control. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Lima tries to ensnare Riddle in an armbar. >Riddle doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. >Riddle works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >Lima manages to come out on top, holding Riddle down from behind with a waist-lock. >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! >Advancing, Lima counters a right jab by using a series of lefts. >A jab misses and Lima counters with a left jab to the cheek. >Lima shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Riddle tries to avoid the takedown. >Lima doesn't get the takedown, Riddle avoided it. >Lima throws three punches in quick succession, but Riddle was out of range. >It seems that Riddle is happy to let Lima circle for the moment. >Matt Riddle looks very tired out there. >Riddle uses a left hook to the body, but misses. >It seems that Lima is happy to let Riddle circle for the moment. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A drained-looking Riddle tries to close the distance between them. >Lima is pulled into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Riddle is trying to push Lima up against the cage. >Riddle doesn't manage it though, as Lima slips out of the grapple and gets away. >Lima throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Riddle. >Riddle stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Lima into a clinch. >Using his wrestling skills, Riddle is trying to push Lima up against the cage. >Lima isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Lima narrowly misses Riddle with a right uppercut. >It seems that Riddle is happy to let Lima circle for the moment. >From the looks of things, I don't think Matt Riddle 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! >Lima counters a wayward right jab with a nice left hand. >Lima slips past a right jab and counters with a right hook that sends Riddle reeling backward and down to the ground! >Dhiego Lima is looking really tired. >Lima quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Riddle! >Lima can't put Riddle away, and gets sucked into half guard. >Lima reaches over and tries to lock Riddle in an arm triangle. >Riddle blocks it. >Riddle struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard. >Lima throws a few right hands to the body. >Lima fires away with big punches, but Riddle keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Lima gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Riddle who remains on his back. >We move into the second half of this round. >Lima tries to come in and secure a ground position. >Riddle scoots backward as soon as Lima comes in, initiating a scramble for position. >Neither fighter manages to impose himself in the scramble, and they both end up standing. >Riddle slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Dhiego Lima looks very, very tired. >A tired Lima moves forward, looking for a takedown. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Lima is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Riddle hits a short knee to the side of the head of the turtled Lima. >Matt Riddle looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Riddle rolls Lima out of turtle position and into side control. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges have agreed that Lima is the winner. >Making Dhiego Lima the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Dhiego Lima defeats Matt 'Deep Waters' Riddle (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). 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</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast Live on MTV2 in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/tamdanmccroryctc6_zpsc1d9ab97.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/tamdanmccroryctc6_zpsc1d9ab97.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/jorgesantiagoctc6_zps14963174.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/jorgesantiagoctc6_zps14963174.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! >Santiago feints an attack, keeping McCrory on his toes. >McCrory keeps his cool as Santiago throws a feint to the left. >McCrory uses a smart combination to get Santiago to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >McCrory goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is completed, McCrory came in hard and fast and was too much for Santiago. >Santiago is left seated, with his back to the cage, with McCrory holding him down. >McCrory tries to throw an elbow, but is being controlled too well. >Santiago tries to sweep McCrory, but can't do it. >McCrory tries to improve his position. >He does well, and manages to get side control over Santiago. >McCrory attempts to arm triangle Santiago from side control. >McCrory gets the arm triangle fully applied! >No! He breaks free. That was really close. >Santiago tries a sweep from side control. >McCrory gets swept out of side control, but scrambles back to his feet to face Santiago. >Santiago counters a left jab by using a pair of jabs and a big right hook. >Moving in closer, Santiago looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Standing his ground, McCrory looks happy to engage Santiago in the pocket. >Santiago dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left hook to the body. >Santiago throws a nice sequence of punches, but McCrory covers up and absorbs them. >McCrory uses head movement to avoid a combination of punches, then counters with a nice left. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Santiago avoids a body kick. >We move into the second half of this round. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >A left jab misses, McCrory counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Santiago slips past a jab and scores with a solid punch. >Showing good head movement, McCrory weaves out of the way of a nice one-two combination. >McCrory dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the body. >Standing in the pocket, McCrory throws an inside leg kick but Santiago shows good footwork to avoid it. >McCrory looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >McCrory grabs Santiago and pulls him into a Muay Thai clinch. >Using the clinch, McCrory hits a vicious knee to the face! Santiago crumples to the ground, out cold! >Tamdan 'The Barn Cat' McCrory takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Tamdan 'The Barn Cat' McCrory defeats Jorge Santiago (Knock Out (Knee) in 7:21 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/geraldharrisctc6_zpsda3acde6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/geraldharrisctc6_zpsda3acde6.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/jayhieronctc6_zps68d5ae51.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/jayhieronctc6_zps68d5ae51.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! >Harris avoids a tight combination. >Harris just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a solid left jab. >Hieron feints going high, but Harris doesn't buy it. >Harris feints left and tries to get Hieron to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Hieron chooses to shoot in on Harris. >Harris attempts to avoid Hieron as he shoots in. >Hieron can't get the takedown, Harris was too quick to back away. >Harris glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Hieron doesn't let Harris settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Hieron is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Strikes from Harris keep Hieron from stepping in too close. >A straight left fails to land and Hieron is able to fire back with a powerful right hook to the body. >Moving in closer, Hieron looks like he may want to wrestle Harris. >Harris ends up grappling for supremacy with Hieron. >Hieron has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Harris to the ground. >The takedown doesn't work, Harris defended it well. >Harris turns Hieron slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. >Harris narrowly misses Hieron with a right uppercut. >Not letting Harris settle, Hieron moves in closer. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Hieron is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Harris. >Harris ends up grappling for supremacy with Hieron. >Hieron is looking to muscle Harris back against the cage. >Harris doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Harris is looking to muscle Hieron back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Hieron pinned to the cage. >Harris takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Hieron covers up to absorb a tight combination of punches. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Hieron counters with a swift leg kick. >Ouch! Harris falls to the floor, that kick must have caught him low by accident! >Fortunately he signals that he will be able to continue. >The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime. >Harris counters a weak right kick with a nice left hand. >Hieron avoids a jab. >Hieron steps back to avoid a left jab. >Hieron counters a left jab by using a right kick to the thigh. >Gerald Harris is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes. >Harris throws out a quick left jab. >Not letting up, Hieron quickly steps in closer to attack Harris. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Hieron counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch. >Harris counters a wayward low right kick with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >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! >Several big right hands miss, setting Hieron up to counter-strike with a kick to the outside of the left knee. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Breathing very hard, Gerald Harris is looking ragged. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Jay Hieron is breathing very hard. >Going toe-to-toe, both fighters start exchanging close range strikes! >A huge right hand connects, Harris wobbles...and then goes down! >Hieron senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! >Hieron goes to work on Harris with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him! >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Hieron looks to get on top of Harris. >Harris is too quick, slipping away from Hieron and starting to scramble. >Harris ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. >Gerald Harris seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Hieron looks to get past the guard. >Harris is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Hieron firmly in guard. >Harris brings his legs up and tries to lock Hieron in a triangle choke. >Hieron blocks the attempt. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Hieron throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Hieron looks to pass guard and get side control. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >From the looks of things, I don't think Jay Hieron has much energy left. >He did cut an awful lot of weight for this fight, perhaps that is a contributing factor to his fatigue. >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! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Harris has been instructed to look to finish it in this round. >A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Harris the opportunity to counter with a right to the chin, Hieron crumples to the ground! He is unconscious! >Gerald Harris takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Gerald Harris defeats Jay Hieron (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:27 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/karoparisyanctc6_zps37cd7bed.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/karoparisyanctc6_zps37cd7bed.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/ryanmcgillivrayctc6_zpsd950491a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/ryanmcgillivrayctc6_zpsd950491a.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 McGillivray to counter with a nice left hand. >Parisyan steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Parisyan chooses to shoot in on McGillivray. >McGillivray attempts to avoid Parisyan as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, McGillivray avoided Parisyan. >McGillivray shoots in, looking for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Parisyan sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >Parisyan tries to pick McGillivray up for a slam. >Parisyan gets it! McGillivray manages to pull guard upon impact. >Parisyan lies on top of McGillivray, basically smothering him. >Parisyan smothers McGillivray with his body by pushing forward and down. >Time slips away as Parisyan successfully keeps McGillivray stuck against the ground. >In guard, Parisyan begins working to pass to side control. >He can't find a way past the guard. >McGillivray tries to ensnare Parisyan in a triangle. >Parisyan blocks the triangle attempt. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Parisyan avoids a flurry of punches. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >McGillivray gets Parisyan with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Not letting up, Parisyan quickly steps in closer to attack McGillivray. >Parisyan comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >It looks like McGillivray is trying to grab a guillotine. >The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. >McGillivray gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Parisyan lies on top of McGillivray, basically smothering him. >Parisyan looks to pass guard and get side control. >McGillivray is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Parisyan firmly in guard. >McGillivray attempts a triangle choke on Parisyan from the bottom of the guard. >Parisyan blocks the attempt. >Parisyan throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Grabbing an arm, McGillivray attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >The triangle is deeply applied, Parisyan has to tap before he is put to sleep! >Ryan McGillivray takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Ryan 'The Kid' McGillivray defeats Karo 'The Heat' Parisyan (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 8:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average. </div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/chemillsctc6_zpsb959b13a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/chemillsctc6_zpsb959b13a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/jonathangouletctc6_zps6fec59d1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/jonathangouletctc6_zps6fec59d1.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! >Mills feints rushing in, but Goulet doesn't fall for it. >Goulet avoids a low kick. >Goulet avoids a jab. >Goulet chooses to shoot in on Mills. >Goulet is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. >Mills pounds away on the body and side of the head, Goulet struggles to deal with them. >Mills fires away with right hands, and Goulet is stung by several big shots to the side of the head. >Mills hits a ferocious kick to the body! >Goulet scrambles back to his feet. >An errant jab sets Mills up to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek. >Goulet counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek. >A left jab misses and Mills counters with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh. >Goulet is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Mills. >Goulet grabs Mills and pulls him into a grapple. >Goulet is trying to push Mills so that his back is up against the cage. >Mills out-wrestles him though. >Mills is trying to push Goulet so that his back is up against the cage. >Goulet doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple. >Goulet looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Goulet can't get close enough to grapple, Mills keeps him away with strikes. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >A straight left by Mills keeps Goulet from advancing. >Not letting up, Goulet quickly steps in closer to attack Mills. >Goulet drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Mills in with a feint. >Goulet uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Mills to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Goulet goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Mills is left on his back pulling guard. >Time slips away as Goulet successfully keeps Mills stuck against the ground. >Time slips away as Goulet successfully keeps Mills stuck against the ground. >In guard, Goulet catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Mills tries to pull Goulet in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Time slips away as Goulet successfully keeps Mills stuck against the ground. >Goulet fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Mills throws out some punches, but Goulet leans back to avoid them. >Goulet smothers Mills with his body by pushing forward and down. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Goulet smothers Mills with his body by pushing forward and down. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >Goulet throws a left jab but Mills avoids it. >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! >It sounded like his corner told Mills to stand and try to use counter striking against Goulet in this round. >Mills counters a left jab by hitting two hard right hands! >Mills throws a leg kick but Goulet checks it easily. >Che Mills doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Goulet is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Mills. >Mills ends up grappling for supremacy with Goulet. >Goulet is trying to muscle Mills up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Mills pinned to the cage. >Goulet tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Mills struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled. >Goulet misses with a foot stomp. >Jonathan Goulet doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Goulet pins Mills up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Goulet looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Mills fights it every inch of the way. >Goulet tries to hit Mills with an elbow, but Mills takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Goulet is the one backed against the cage. >Che Mills looks very, very tired. >Mills hits a knee strike to the thigh. >Jonathan Goulet won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Mills tries to foot stomp Goulet, but misses. >The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. >Mills hits three big rights. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Goulet is on wobbly legs, he almost fell over as he attempted to back off! >Goulet is down! A huge right hand from Mills clipped him! >Goulet shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Mills to make a move. >Mills motions for Goulet to stand up, which he does. >Goulet, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Mills. >Goulet walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >The gas tank looks empty on Che Mills. >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 and round number three begins! >Goulet waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a left. >Goulet slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Goulet. >Mills tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Mills avoided Goulet. >A drained-looking Goulet tries to close the distance between them. >Mills is pulled into a grapple. >Jonathan Goulet seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Mills gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Goulet uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Goulet is aiming to get Mills into a Muay Thai clinch. >He has it hooked, Mills needs to find a way out quickly. >Goulet can't maintain his hold, and Mills wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch. >Mills tries to wriggle free, but Goulet controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Goulet tries to wrestle Mills backward and up against the cage. >Goulet does it, Mills is stuck with his back to the cage. >Jonathan Goulet looks like he is completely out of gas. >Mills is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. >With the cage trapping Mills, Goulet looks to try and take him down. >Mills keeps his composure, and Goulet cannot get past his takedown defence. >Mills tries to get clear of the grapple, but Goulet holds him in place. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >With Mills stuck against the cage, Goulet tries to complete a takedown. >Mills digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges have given the victory to Mills. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Che Mills! Official Result: Che Mills defeats Jonathan 'The Road Warrior' Goulet (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%206/resultsctc6_zps53c2004e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/resultsctc6_zps53c2004e.png</a> Attendance: 1,792 Ticket Sales: $143,360 TV Viewers (RSN): 138,942 TV Viewers (MTV2): 370,512 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Great Fight of the Night: Tamdan McCrory vs. Jorge Santiago KO of the Night: Tamdan McCrory Submission of the Night: Ryan McGillivray <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%206/welterweighttitlesemi-finals_zps0212b9ff.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/welterweighttitlesemi-finals_zps0212b9ff.png</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%206/welterweightsemi-finals_zps990c2669.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%206/welterweightsemi-finals_zps990c2669.png</a></div> Fallout - Che Mills has decided to take some time off to spend with friends and family! Alternate Rich Attonito will take Mills place in the bracket, facing Dhiego Lima in the Championship Semi-Finals! Predictions Jingo 40% (4 of 10) (Season Total: 56% (45 of 80)) wekka (Season Total 60% (42 of 70)) mistaken (Season Total 55% (11 of 20)) Jingo has won todays predictions, and wins the chance to pick a fight in the Middleweight Division that will be streamed as part of the preliminary card of CTC 7! The following fighters are available for the fight! Bola Omoyele Chester Post Danillo Villefort Denis Kang Dongi Yang Dragan Tesanovic Ivan Salaverry Jack Marshman Jake Rosholt Jason Day Jason Miller Jesse Bongfeldt Joe Doerksen John Salter Kalib Starnes Keith Jardine Kendall Grove Luiz Cane Luke Harris Mamed Khalidov Murilo Rua Nabil Khatib Riki Fukuda Shawn Marchand Steve Cantwell Svetoslav Savov Thales Leites Todd Gouwenberg Tomasz Drwal Travis Lutter

Jingo · July 11, 2013

Lets see, can i have Jack Marshman vs Jason Miller ... Come on Marshman!!!

CageRage · July 12, 2013

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Canadian Tournament Combat 7

Friday, Week 3, August 2013 in The Maritimes, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Championship Semi-Final: Philip De Fries (10-3, 1 NC, 1-0 CTC) vs. Josh Barnett (33-6, 1-0 CTC)

Philip De Fries is a BJJ purple belt under Rodrigo Cabral, but displayed some good technical striking, before locking Tim Hague into a guillotine to win the Heavyweight Tournament Alternate Bout, and entered the championship bracket when Sergei Kharitonov took a leave of absence! Josh Barnett showed his usual excellent submission wrestling in his first round match-up, though it took him almost half the first round to get Mike Russow down, he finally did, and after defending several submission attempts from the bottom by Russow, locked him in an armbar for the victory!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Championship Semi-Final: Cole Konrad (10-0, 1-0 CTC) vs. Levan Razmadze (6-0, 1-0 CTC)

Cole Konrad used his superior wrestling skills in his first round bout, completely nullifying any threat from Guram Gugenishvili, while grinding out a mind-numbingly boring decision victory! Levan Razmadze had a tough time in his quarter-final bout, as Aleksander Emelianenko controlled the fight most of the way, until Razmadze managed to take him down midway through the second, and eventually pass to mount, and pound his way to a TKO victory!

UNDERCARD

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Andrei Arlovski (18-10, 1 NC, 1-0 CTC) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (22-4, 1-0 CTC)

Andrei Arlovski was unable to take Bobby Lashley down in the quarter-final fight, but won in just 4:09 when he managed to hit Lashley with a barrage of punches that felled him, and then pound away for the TKO victory! Chris Tuchscherer managed to stay away from Chris Barnett's fists in the quarter-finals, until he could take him down, and lock in the armbar for the victory!

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Rolles Gracie (8-1, 1-0 CTC) vs. Ruslan Magomedov (8-1, 1-0 CTC)

Rolles Gracie surprised in the quarter-finals, not only beating highly touted Tyler East in the first round, but dominating the fight on the feet, before taking it to the ground, and applying the rear naked choke for the victory! Ruslan Magomedov faced off with fellow kickboxer Konstantin Gluhov in the quarter-finals, and was winning the striking battled when he knocked Gluhov out with a punch late in the first round!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight: Jack Marshman (11-2, 0-1 CTC) vs. Jason Miller (25-9, 1 NC, 1-0 CTC)

Jack Marshman made his CTC debut in the quarter-finals of the Canada Day Clash Middleweight Tournament, losing a highly competitive and entertaining Split Decision to Bola Omoyele! Jason Miller made his debut at the same event, and was dominated in the clinch by Riki Fukuda for over three minutes, before suddenly locking a standing guillotine on Fukuda to take the victory!

Womens Middleweight: Taylor Stratford (0-0) vs. Julia Berezikova (3-3)

Taylor Stratford is the postergirl for the amateur promotion Tuff-N-Uff, with an amateur record of 9-1, the only loss coming to Ronda Rousey! She is a creative striker, and a jiu jitsu fighter! She makes her professional MMA debut tonight! Julia Berezikova is a practitioner of the art of combat Sambo! Early in her career she suffered losses to Tara Larosa, Julie Kedzie, and Rosi Sexton in Bodog, but has bounced back taking consecutive victories over Megumi Yabushita, and Milana Dudieva!

Heavyweight: Brandon Sayles (2-1) vs. Ryan Fortin (6-4)

Brandon Sayles is a three time Army Combatives champion, looking to make a career as a Heavyweight now that his army service is over! Sayles won the first two fights in his career, but is coming off his first career loss to Chase Gormley! Ryan Fortin is a creative striker, he recently broke his three fight win streak when he was submitted in the first round by prospect Smealinho Rama!

Lightweight: Mike Sledzion (2-1) vs. Kurt Southern (10-3)

Mike Sledzion has trained in mixed martial arts, having some proficiency both in striking, and ground game, though he won the first two fights of his career, he was knocked out by Alex Ricci at the first Score Fighting Series event! Kurt Southern is a strong wrestler, who has decent ground and pound, and striking skills! Southern comes into the CTC on a two fight winning streak with those victories coming over Mukai Maromo, and Brad Cardinal!

Bantamweight: Tyler Hardcastle (1-1) vs. Mike Reilly (3-1)

Tyler Hardcastle is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter, who is working on his striking game! Hardcastle won his first MMA fight, but then was knocked out by Mike Reilly at the first Score Fighting Series! Mike Reilly is a wrestler, with good takedowns, and ground game, he is coming off a knock out victory over Tyler Hardcastle!

Light Heavyweight: Brandon Halsey (1-0) vs. Craig Brown (7-4)

A Division 1 All-American out of Cal State Bakersfield, Brandon Halsey was also an alternate on the US Olympic Wrestling team, he won his first MMA fight, submitting Chris Golz in the first round! Craig Brown is a boxer with decent takedown defence, he is currently on the two fight losing streak, with losses to Nick Hinchliffe, and Dan Chambers!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Philip De Fries (254) vs. Josh Barnett (249)

Cole Konrad (265) vs. Levan Razmadze (265)

Andrei Arlovski (250) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (265)

Rolles Gracie (255) vs. Ruslan Magomedov (255)

Jack Marshman (185) vs. Jason Miller (185)

Taylor Stratford (135) vs. Julia Berezikova (135)

Brandon Sayles (303) vs. Ryan Fortin (261)

Mike Sledzion (155) vs. Kurt Southern (155)

Tyler Hardcastle (135) vs. Mike Reilly (135)

Brandon Halsey (205) vs. Craig Brown (205)

CTC 7 Full Fight Card

Main Card

HW Title SF: Philip De Fries vs. Josh Barnett

HW Title SF: Cole Konrad vs. Levan Razmadze

HW SF: Andrei Arlovski vs. Chris Tuchscherer

HW SF: Rolles Gracie vs. Ruslan Magomedov

Preliminary Card

MW: Jack Marshman vs. Jason Miller

WMW: Taylor Stratford vs. Julia Berezikova

HW: Brandon Sayles vs. Ryan Fortin

LW: Mike Sledzion vs. Kurt Southern

BW: Tyler Hardcastle vs. Mike Reilly

LHW: Brandon Halsey vs. Craig Brown

Jingo · July 12, 2013

Main Card

HW Title SF: Philip De Fries vs. Josh Barnett

HW Title SF: Cole Konrad vs. Levan Razmadze

HW SF: Andrei Arlovski vs. Chris Tuchscherer

HW SF: Rolles Gracie vs. Ruslan Magomedov

Preliminary Card

MW: Jack Marshman vs. Jason Miller

WMW: Taylor Stratford vs. Julia Berezikova

HW: Brandon Sayles vs. Ryan Fortin

LW: Mike Sledzion vs. Kurt Southern

BW: Tyler Hardcastle vs. Mike Reilly

LHW: Brandon Halsey vs. Craig Brown

CageRage · July 13, 2013

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Friday, Week 3, August 2013

Live From St. John's, Newfoundland

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on CTCombat.ca

Light Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Halsey uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>There's a double leg attempt from Halsey, from the pocket.
>Brown cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Halsey in half guard.
>Halsey tries to pass the half guard.
>He passes guard with ease, moving straight into the mount.
>Halsey attempts to set up an armbar on Brown from the mount.
>Brown rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control.
>Brown pounds away with rights, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Halsey has good control from the bottom of side control.
>Halsey attempts to pull Brown into an arm-in guillotine.
>Halsey gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out!
>The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over.
>Halsey releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>In guard, Brown throws a couple of punches designed to keep Halsey guessing.
>Using his leg strength to push Brown back a bit, Halsey looks to scramble for position.
>The scramble leaves Brown on his back pulling half guard.
>Halsey attempts an arm triangle.
>Brown defends it well.
>Brown tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Halsey.
>Halsey tries to lock Brown into an arm triangle.
>Brown stops Halsey from applying it.
>Halsey blocks an attempted sweep.
>Craig Brown is looking really tired.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Halsey attempts to pass half guard.
>He does brilliantly, getting out of half guard straight into a mount.
>Halsey tries to set up Brown for an armbar.
>Brown does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control.
>Brown throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Brown fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Halsey pulls half guard.
>Brown fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Halsey takes the opportunity to transition from half guard to full guard.
>In guard, Brown throws a couple of punches designed to keep Halsey guessing.
>Halsey keeps Brown, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard.
>Using his leg strength, Halsey pushes Brown away, where he stands.
>Brown motions for Halsey to stand up, which he does.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Halsey swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Brown.
>He has the takedown! Brown pulls guard.
>Halsey looks to get past the guard.
>Halsey passes to side control with ease.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Halsey to push for takedowns in this round.
>Halsey catches Brown with a solid left jab.
>Brown needs to raise his hands, fatigue has set in and they're far too low at the moment.
>Halsey slips past a left jab and counters with a clean left.
>Halsey sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Brown quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Despite being tired, Brown looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Halsey.
>Halsey uses his strikes to stop Brown from getting too close.
>Moving forward, Halsey counters a left jab with a solid left jab.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Brown gets hit with a crisp left jab.
>Halsey shoots in for a takedown.
>Halsey gets a single leg takedown! Brown pulls guard off it.
>Brandon Halsey looks very tired out there.
>Halsey attempts to pass guard.
>Halsey is too much for Brown, passing guard and gaining side control.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Halsey begins trying to get himself behind Brown.
>Halsey takes the back, Brown couldn't stop it.
>Brown is in huge trouble now, as Halsey successfully gets both hooks in.
>Halsey, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Brown gets flattened out with the rear naked choke...he is saved by the end of the round though!
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That was a fun round to watch.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>An errant jab sets Brown up to counter-strike with a quick left.
>Halsey avoids a couple of wild swings.
>Craig Brown looks very, very tired.
>Halsey snaps off a crisp jab.
>Halsey throws a wild and sloppy right hand as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Brown sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Halsey doesn't get the takedown, Brown avoided it.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Halsey to fire back with a solid left.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Looking tired, Halsey comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Brown.
>Brown uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Halsey cannot get close enough to grapple.
>Brandon Halsey looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>A straight left by Halsey keeps Brown from advancing.
>Brown quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>A tired-looking Halsey approaches, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Brown is left on his back pulling guard.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Halsey throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Brown tries to pull Halsey in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>Halsey begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have given the victory to Halsey.
>Making Brandon Halsey the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Brandon Halsey defeats Craig 'Farmer' Brown (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Bantamweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>A wayward low right kick allows Reilly to hit a solid left.
>Reilly counters a weak right kick with a solid left.
>Reilly comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Hardcastle sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Reilly up close into a clinch.
>Hardcastle attempts to wrestle Reilly to the ground.
>Reilly tries to hook a guillotine as Hardcastle goes for the takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Reilly pulls guard.
>Hardcastle begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Reilly is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Hardcastle firmly in guard.
>Hardcastle deflects a couple of punches that Reilly threw from below.
>Hardcastle starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Hardcastle leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Reilly.
>Hardcastle starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>After a struggle, he gets to half guard.
>Hardcastle fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Hardcastle blocks an attempted sweep.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Hardcastle is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He passes to side control.
>Hardcastle tries to slip behind and take the back.
>Reilly is in big trouble as he is forced to give up his back!
>Hardcastle gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Hardcastle, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Reilly defends himself well against the choke.
>With both hooks in, Hardcastle tries to flatten Reilly out for the rear naked choke.
>Reilly doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Hardcastle, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Reilly defends himself well against the choke.
>Tyler Hardcastle is breathing very hard.
>Hardcastle keeps both hooks, despite Reilly trying to pull them apart.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Hardcastle attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Reilly defends himself well against the choke.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Reilly has been instructed to aggressively chase the takedown in this round.
>Reilly slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a right hand.
>There's a takedown attempt from Reilly.
>Hardcastle tries to avoid Reilly.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Hardcastle avoided Reilly.
>Reilly comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hardcastle.
>Hardcastle finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Reilly, controlling the grapple with Hardcastle, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>Hardcastle has no answers, he gets lifted up and planted down! Reilly ends up in guard.
>In guard, Reilly begins working to pass to side control.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Reilly attempts to roll Hardcastle slightly and take his back.
>Reilly takes the back, Hardcastle could do nothing about it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hardcastle is in increasing trouble, as Reilly gets both hooks in.
>Reilly, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Hardcastle defends himself well against the choke.
>Tyler Hardcastle looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Mike Reilly doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Reilly attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Hardcastle doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Hardcastle tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Reilly fires away with small punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, as Hardcastle covers up well.
>Hardcastle tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>Reilly avoids a jab.
>Reilly waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a clean jab.
>Tyler Hardcastle looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Reilly wants to wrestle Hardcastle.
>Hardcastle sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Reilly is able to defend it.
>Mike Reilly looks very, very tired.
>Reilly chooses to move forward and try to take Hardcastle down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hardcastle sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Hardcastle tries to take Reilly down.
>Reilly cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Hardcastle keeps Reilly guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Reilly attempts to secure an arm.
>Hardcastle defends it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Hardcastle looks to get past the guard.
>Hardcastle struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Reilly tries to ensnare Hardcastle in a triangle.
>Hardcastle blocks the triangle attempt.
>Mike Reilly looks totally gassed.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Hardcastle throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Reilly secures an arm and tries to ensnare Hardcastle in a triangle.
>Hardcastle blocks the attempt.
>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 Reilly down as the winner.
>Mike Reilly wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Mike Reilly defeats Tyler 'Hollywood' Hardcastle (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Sledzion isn't drawn in by Southern feinting to his left.
>Southern avoids a wild flying knee strike and scores with a right body kick.
>Southern looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Sledzion.
>Southern grapples with Sledzion, who made no attempt to escape.
>Sledzion looks for a trip takedown.
>Southern doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard.
>Sledzion throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Time slips away as Sledzion successfully keeps Southern stuck against the ground.
>Sledzion smothers Southern with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Southern doesn't allow Sledzion to smother him against the ground.
>Southern raises his legs and tries to get Sledzion into a triangle choke.
>Sledzion blocks the triangle attempt.
>Time slips away as Sledzion successfully keeps Southern stuck against the ground.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Southern throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Sledzion first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Southern the the floor! Southern has to pull half guard.
>Sledzion fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Southern uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>Sledzion is too quick though, and grabs side control before Southern can get up.
>Sledzion looks to get a mount.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Sledzion blocks an attempted sweep.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Sledzion throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>Sledzion tries to get into the mount position.
>Southern doesn't let Sledzion get the mount, and so he remains at side control.
>Southern tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Sledzion.
>Sledzion hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>Sledzion hits a knee strike to the ribs.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Southern throws a feint.
>Sledzion keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Southern steps in to put some pressure on.
>Southern comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Sledzion.
>To counter, Sledzion fires off a right hand but only finds the gloves.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Sledzion throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Southern stuffs the takedown attempt.
>A jab misses, allowing Sledzion to counter-strike with a crisp left hand punch.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>A left jab misses and Southern strikes back with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs.
>Southern chooses to shoot in on Sledzion.
>Sledzion sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Sledzion saw it coming and got out of range.
>Southern is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Southern is in the pocket, ready to attack Sledzion.
>Sledzion, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.
>Southern comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Sledzion cannot stop the takedown, Southern drove in with too much pace and power.
>Sledzion winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Southern pressing onto him.
>Southern pounds away with big rights, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Sledzion has good control of his opponent's posture.
>Southern blocks Sledzion as he tries a sweep.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Southern tries to ensnare Sledzion in a guillotine.
>Southern gets a guillotine but cannot get Sledzion to tap out!
>It looks like Sledzion must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in.
>Southern releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>Southern attempts to pass guard.
>Sledzion is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Southern firmly in guard.
>Sledzion attempts to grab an arm of Southern from the bottom of the guard.
>Sledzion cannot secure the arm.
>Mike Sledzion is looking really tired.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Southern begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Sledzion attempts to grab an arm of Southern from the bottom of the guard.
>Sledzion cannot secure the arm.
>Kurt Southern is looking really tired.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A jab misses and Southern counters with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>A couple of wild punches misses, allowing Sledzion to hit back with a straight left.
>Southern avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Southern.
>Sledzion stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage.
>Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Southern keeps Sledzion stuck against the cage for about thirty seconds.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Southern launches an elbow strike but Sledzion is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Southern is the one against the cage.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Mike Sledzion has much energy left.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Kurt Southern has much energy left.
>Southern takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>Southern takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>Sledzion drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Sledzion smothers Southern against the cage, then hits him with an elbow strike to the side of the head.
>Sledzion tries to throw an elbow, but Southern takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Sledzion ends up backed against the cage instead.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>Despite being tired, Southern looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Sledzion.
>Southern moves into the pocket.
>A drained-looking Southern tries to close the distance between them.
>Not keen on wrestling Southern, Sledzion uses movement to keep out of reach.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have given Sledzion the win.
>Mike Sledzion wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Mike Sledzion defeats Kurt Southern (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Fortin hits a clean left jab.
>Sayles slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left jab.
>Sayles gets a vicious leg kick on Fortin from the pocket.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Sayles circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Advancing, Sayles counters a left jab by using a left jab to the cheek.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Fortin steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Fortin avoids a jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Sayles circles as he plans his next move.
>Time slips away as Fortin doesn't press Sayles, allowing him to circle.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Fortin avoids a flurry of punches and hits a clean left.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Sayles throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Time slips away as Fortin doesn't press Sayles, allowing him to circle.
>Sayles hits a swift leg kick on Fortin.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Backing out of range, Sayles circles tentatively.
>It seems that Fortin is happy to let Sayles circle for the moment.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>Sayles feints stepping in.
>Moving in closer, Sayles looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Sayles is now standing in the pocket.
>Fortin steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Fortin steps back and creates some space.
>Fortin circles, looking for an opening.
>Sayles doesn't let Fortin settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Stepping back, Fortin creates a bit of distance.
>Fortin glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Sayles seems to be waiting for Fortin to make a move.
>A straight left fails to land and Sayles is able to fire back with a right kick to the thigh.
>Fortin keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting up, Sayles steps in closer to pressure Fortin into action.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Sayles throws a feint.
>Fortin slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Round 3

>That was a horrible round to watch, and the fans are booing quite loudly.
>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Between rounds, his corner told Fortin to be ready to sprawl if Sayles shoots in.
>Fortin throws a left jab but Sayles avoids it.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Using his wrestling skills, Sayles is trying to push Fortin up against the cage.
>Sayles does it, Fortin is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Sayles keeps Fortin stuck against the cage for over sixty seconds.
>Brandon Sayles looks very tired out there.
>Sayles nails Fortin with a hard right hand to the side of the head, stunning him.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Fortin is trapped against the cage and Sayles hits him with a short left uppercut.
>Brandon Sayles looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Ryan Fortin doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Sayles takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>Fortin takes a hard inside leg kick.
>Ryan Fortin looks hurt, he is limping quite badly.
>Fortin uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a clean punch.
>Fortin tries for a left jab but Sayles uses head movement to avoid it.
>Fortin circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Sayles, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Fortin sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Fortin saw it coming and got out of range.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Fortin tries for a left jab but Sayles moves out of range.
>Fortin throws three punches in quick succession, but Sayles was out of range.
>Time slips away as Sayles doesn't press Fortin, allowing him to circle.
>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 Sayles.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Brandon Sayles!

Official Result: Brandon Sayles defeats Ryan 'The Vanilla Gorilla' Fortin (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Awful.

Womens Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Advancing, Stratford counters a left jab by using a left.
>A left jab misses and Stratford strikes back with two straight lefts.
>Berezikova avoids a jab.
>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 clinched.
>Stratford smothers Berezikova when she tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>With control of the clinch, Stratford tries to complete a takedown.
>Berezikova blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.
>Berezikova is looking to muscle Stratford back against the cage.
>Stratford out-wrestles her though.
>Using her wrestling skills, Stratford is trying to push Berezikova up against the cage.
>Stratford manages it, and controls Berezikova up against the cage.
>Stratford tries to take Berezikova down.
>Berezikova stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Stratford against the cage.
>Berezikova tries dirty boxing, but Stratford out-wrestles her and switches them around so that she is in the dominant position.
>Berezikova is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.
>Stratford looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Berezikova proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position.
>Stratford uses her wrestling skills to prevent Berezikova from throwing any elbow strikes.
>Berezikova tries to keep Stratford up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Stratford reverses so that she is the one in control.
>With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Berezikova counters a left jab with a left.
>Berezikova snaps off a jab that catches Stratford coming in.
>Stratford swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Berezikova.
>Berezikova tries to avoid Stratford.
>Stratford doesn't get the takedown, Berezikova avoided it.
>Berezikova steps back to avoid some wild swings.
>Berezikova slams a crisp right into the gloves of Stratford, but can't follow up.
>Stratford steps in to put some pressure on.
>Stratford shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Berezikova tries to avoid Stratford.
>Stratford doesn't get the takedown, Berezikova avoided it.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Berezikova to fire back with a nice left hand.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Berezikova steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Stratford comes in closer to press the issue.
>Stratford looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Berezikova.
>Berezikova ends up grappling for supremacy with Stratford.
>Stratford attempts to pick Berezikova up for a slam.
>Berezikova defends it well though, and slips away from Stratford.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Stratford has been instructed to try and get Berezikova to the floor in this round.
>Berezikova avoids a couple of wild swings.
>Several big right hands miss, setting Berezikova up to counter-strike with a stinging left jab.
>Moving forward, Stratford counters a left jab with a right hand.
>Advancing, Berezikova counters a left jab by using a left.
>Berezikova uses a right hook to the body, but misses.
>Stratford steps in closer to force the issue.
>Breathing very hard, Taylor Stratford is looking ragged.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Stratford.
>Berezikova attempts to avoid Stratford as she shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Berezikova saw it coming and got out of range.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Berezikova steps back to avoid some wild swings.
>Berezikova circles, looking for an opening.
>Stratford comes in closer to press the issue.
>Despite being tired, Stratford looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Berezikova.
>Stratford moves into the pocket.
>Stratford, who is visibly tired, looks like she might want to get in close and wrestle with Berezikova.
>Berezikova uses her strikes to stop Stratford from getting close enough to grapple.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Berezikova avoids a quick jab and hits a left.
>A left jab misses and Berezikova counters with a looping right.
>Berezikova throws a left jab but Stratford avoids it.
>The time runs out on round two.
>That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds, her corner told Stratford to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities.
>Berezikova counters some wild swings with a crisp jab.
>Berezikova throws a left jab but Stratford avoids it.
>Julia Berezikova is breathing very hard.
>Stratford slips past a left jab and counters with a right hand.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Berezikova still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Stratford keeps herself moving out of range.
>Looking very tired, Stratford comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that she can shoot in.
>Berezikova cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Stratford in half guard.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Taylor Stratford has much energy left.
>Stratford tries to ensnare Berezikova in an arm triangle.
>Berezikova blocks it.
>Berezikova works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Berezikova manages to come out on top, with Stratford pulling guard.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Julia Berezikova has much energy left.
>Berezikova stands and gets out of guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>Backing out of range, Berezikova circles tentatively.
>Time slips away as Stratford doesn't press Berezikova, allowing her to circle.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Berezikova tries for a left jab but Stratford moves out of range.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have Stratford down as the winner.
>Stratford wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Taylor 'No Mercy' Stratford defeats Julia Berezikova (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Miller moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a pair of jabs and a big right hook.
>Miller avoids a body kick.
>Miller counters a weak right kick with a clean jab.
>Miller avoids a body kick.
>Miller comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Miller is in the pocket, ready to attack Marshman.
>Miller looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Marshman uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Miller cannot get close enough to clinch.
>Miller counters a right kick to the legs with a solid left jab.
>Marshman bobs and weaves.
>Not letting up, Miller quickly steps in closer to attack Marshman.
>Miller shoots in for a takedown.
>Marshman tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Marshman saw it coming and got out of range.
>Marshman glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Marshman settle, Miller moves in closer.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Miller hits Marshman with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Miller tries to take Marshman down.
>The takedown is completed, Marshman is on his back and pulls guard.
>Miller tries to pound on Marshman with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Marshman tries to pull Miller in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Miller smothers Marshman with his body by pushing forward and down.
>In guard, Miller begins working to pass to side control.
>He passes to side control.
>Miller tries to ensnare Marshman in a kneebar.
>The kneebar is fully applied, Marshman has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Jason Miller!

Official Result: Jason 'Mayhem' Miller defeats Jack 'Hammer' Marshman (Submission (Kneebar) in 7:15 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

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CTC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Magomedov hits a big kick to the outside of the left thigh.
>Standing in the pocket, Magomedov throws an inside leg kick but Gracie shows good footwork to avoid it.
>Using head movement, Magomedov slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the ribs.
>Gracie checks a low kick and quickly hits a crisp left.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Magomedov to counter with a thudding right hook to the body.
>Magomedov unloads with a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut.
>Magomedov slips past a jab and scores with a stinging inside leg kick.
>There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue.
>Gracie, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.
>Magomedov circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Gracie slips out of the way of a jab.
>Gracie catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Magomedov manages to pull guard.
>Gracie is trying to pass guard.
>Gracie gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Gracie looks to get a mount.
>Advancing his position, he gets mount.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Gracie tries to ensnare Magomedov in an armbar.
>Magomedov stacks up Gracie and punches away until he stops the armbar attempt. Magomedov gets side control off it.
>Magomedov lets go of side control and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>Gracie shoots in for a takedown.
>Gracie goes under an attempted counter right hand.
>The takedown is completed, Magomedov is on his back and pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Magomedov is being smothered against the ground by Gracie.
>Gracie attempts to pass guard.
>Gracie isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Gracie leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Magomedov.
>Gracie attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Gracie feels Magomedov prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>Time slips away as Gracie successfully keeps Magomedov stuck against the ground.
>With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.
>Magomedov counters a left jab with a nice combination.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Magomedov sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Not letting up, Gracie steps in closer to pressure Magomedov into action.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Advancing, Magomedov counters a left jab by using a crisp jab.
>Advancing, Magomedov counters a left jab by using a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.
>Gracie chooses to shoot in on Magomedov.
>Gracie eats a stiff counter right hook and is down hard!
>Gracie recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Magomedov to make a move.
>Magomedov avoids an up-kick and is able to dive in and smash Gracie with a devastating right hand!
>The referee pulls Magomedov away before any more shots are thrown, as Gracie is out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out; Ruslan Magomedov!

Official Result: Ruslan Magomedov defeats Rolles Gracie (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:07 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

CTC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Tuchscherer steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A barrage of punches miss and Tuchscherer strikes back with a solid left.
>Arlovski throws a barrage of big right hands but Tuchscherer moves out of range.
>Tuchscherer steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A straight left by Arlovski keeps Tuchscherer from advancing.
>Tuchscherer steps in to put some pressure on.
>Tuchscherer shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Arlovski tries to step away from the takedown.
>Arlovski avoids the takedown attempt.
>Tuchscherer looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Arlovski.
>Tuchscherer is in the pocket, ready to attack Arlovski.
>Tuchscherer looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Arlovski.
>Arlovski is pulled into a grapple.
>Tuchscherer uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Arlovski blocks the takedown attempt.
>Arlovski uses a whizzer to turn Tuchscherer slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>Tuchscherer slams a crisp right into the gloves of Arlovski, but can't follow up.
>Not letting up, Arlovski quickly steps in closer to attack Tuchscherer.
>Tuchscherer has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Tuchscherer the opportunity to counter with a crisp jab.
>Tuchscherer comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Arlovski cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Tuchscherer starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Tuchscherer struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Arlovski attempts to grab an arm of Tuchscherer from the bottom of the guard.
>Arlovski cannot secure the arm.
>Tuchscherer is trying to pass guard.
>Arlovski comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Tuchscherer in guard.
>Arlovski raises his legs and tries to get Tuchscherer into a triangle choke.
>Tuchscherer blocks the attempt.
>In guard, Tuchscherer begins working to pass to side control.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Arlovski tries to ensnare an arm.
>Tuchscherer doesn't let his arm get taken.
>Tuchscherer begins trying to pass the guard.
>Arlovski comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Tuchscherer in guard.
>Arlovski grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Tuchscherer into a triangle choke.
>Tuchscherer blocks the attempt.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.
>That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of Arlovski telling him to use a lot of movement.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Andrei Arlovski looks very tired out there.
>Arlovski feints to the right, trying to draw Tuchscherer into throwing a strike.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Chris Tuchscherer is looking really tired.
>Arlovski works from the pocket and kicks Tuchscherer to the side of the ribs.
>Arlovski dodges a huge right hand thanks to good head movement, and returns fire with a kick to the outside of the knee.
>Tuchscherer sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a great right hand, Arlovski took it full in the face and is knocked out!
>The winner, by Knock Out, is Chris Tuchscherer!

Official Result: Chris Tuchscherer defeats Andrei 'The Pitbull' Arlovski (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:12 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Konrad tries for a left jab but Razmadze moves out of range.
>Konrad steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Moving in closer, Konrad looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Konrad cannot get close enough to the elusive Razmadze.
>Konrad steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>There's a takedown attempt from Konrad.
>Konrad gets the takedown! Razmadze pulls guard.
>Konrad lies on top of Razmadze, basically smothering him.
>Konrad looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Konrad starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.
>He can't get the mount as Razmadze rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead.
>Razmadze is in increasing trouble, as Konrad gets both hooks in.
>Konrad, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Razmadze gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>The winner, by submission, is 'King' Cole Konrad!

Official Result: 'King' Cole Konrad defeats Levan Razmadze (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:15 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

MAIN EVENT

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Barnett throws a left jab but De Fries uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Barnett sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a series of quick punches.
>Barnett throws a left jab but De Fries uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Always alert, De Fries uses good head movement to avoid a barrage of big right hands.
>Barnett backs away to create some more space.
>De Fries gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows.
>Barnett keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>De Fries steps in to put some pressure on.
>De Fries slips past a left jab and counters with a nice left hand.
>After a one-two combination narrowly misses, De Fries is able to strike back with a crisp jab.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>De Fries chooses to shoot in on Barnett.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch De Fries.
>De Fries gets a single leg takedown! Barnett pulls guard off it.
>De Fries looks to get past the guard.
>He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>De Fries begins trying to get himself behind Barnett.
>De Fries takes the back, Barnett could do nothing about it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Barnett prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking De Fries from getting hooks in.
>Barnett tries to turn over and sweep De Fries but can't do it.
>De Fries tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Barnett blocks it.
>Barnett tries to turn over and sweep De Fries but can't do it.
>Barnett prevents De Fries from getting his hooks in.
>De Fries cannot stop Barnett from turtling up.
>De Fries attempts to flatten Barnett out for a rear naked choke.
>Barnett does excellently though, rolling over sharply and ending up on top in guard.
>De Fries keeps Barnett, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard.
>De Fries attempts to secure an arm.
>Barnett fends off De Fries, and spins to side control in a great show of skill.
>Barnett pounds away with elbows from side control, but De Fries isn't troubled by them.
>De Fries tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Barnett.
>Barnett relinquishes side control, stands and backs off, wanting the fight to continue standing.
>Barnett gets De Fries with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>De Fries presses in closer to attack.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>De Fries chooses to shoot in on Barnett.
>The takedown is successful, Barnett couldn't quite stay on his feet.
>De Fries ends up holding a seated Barnett around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.
>De Fries tries to improve his position.
>De Fries shifts his position brilliantly to get mount!
>De Fries pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Barnett covers up well.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Barnett feints to the right, trying to draw De Fries into throwing a strike.
>Barnett avoids a right kick to the body and hits a lightning fast couple of jabs and a right cross.
>Barnett avoids a jab and scores with a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross.
>A wayward right kick to the body allows Barnett to hit a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross.
>De Fries circles around Barnett.
>Barnett presses in closer to attack.
>An errant jab sets De Fries up to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Barnett looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>De Fries keeps himself moving out of range.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>Barnett hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>De Fries doesn't press the issue, allowing Barnett to circle.
>Philip De Fries is breathing very hard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>De Fries covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a hard leg kick.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>Between rounds we could hear the corner of De Fries telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities.
>A jab misses and De Fries counters with a crisp jab.
>Barnett counters a left jab by hitting a clean jab.
>De Fries slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a straight left.
>Barnett comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>De Fries sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Barnett is able to defend it.
>Josh Barnett is breathing very hard.
>De Fries avoids a flurry of punches.
>Despite being tired, Barnett looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with De Fries.
>De Fries drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Josh Barnett has much energy left.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>A flurry of punches miss De Fries and allow him to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek.
>Although visibly tired, De Fries looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>De Fries is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but he avoids it at the last second.
>Despite being tired, Barnett looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with De Fries.
>Barnett is now standing in the pocket.
>De Fries uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>De Fries snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket.
>De Fries slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>Philip De Fries seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Barnett goes down hard, and it looks like he may have gotten caught low by accident!
>Luckily he looks like he will be able to continue.
>The referee gives him a minute to recover, stopping the clock in the meantime.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Barnett apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Barnett is in the pocket, ready to attack De Fries.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have given the victory to De Fries.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Philip De Fries!

Official Result: Philip De Fries defeats Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

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Attendance: 2,305

Ticket Sales: $184,400

TV Viewers (RSN): 139,614

TV Viewers (MTV2): 372,300

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Great

Fight of the Night: Mike Reilly vs. Tyler Hardcastle

KO of the Night: Chris Tuchscherer

Submission of the Night: Jason Miller

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Fallout

-Ruslan Magomedov sustained a pectoral injury in his victory over Rolles Gracie, but should be back in time to compete in the Heavyweight Tournament Final!

Predictions

Jingo 50% (5 of 10) (Season Total: 56% (50 of 90))

wekka (Season Total 60% (42 of 70))

mistaken (Season Total 55% (11 of 20))

Jingo has won todays predictions, and won the right to pick a fight in the Womens Lightweight Division that will air live on pay-per-view at CTC Sunday Night Fights 1! The following fighters are available for the fight!

Ashley Cummins

Barb Honchak

Bethany Marshall

Carina Damm

Claudia Gadelha

Emi Tomimatsu

Felice Herrig

Hanna Sillen

Heather Clark

Jessica Eye

Jessica Rakoczy

Joanne Calderwood

Karla Benitez

Katja Kankaanpaa

Kyoko Takabayashi

Marianna Kheyfets

Mika Nagano

Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc

Rachael Swatez

Sally Krumdiack

Seo Hee Ham

Sofia Bagherdai

Tara Larosa

Valerie Letourneau

Also Jingo, you may choose two other fights (for three total fight picks) from the same list as a reward for your two Fight of the Night picks!

Jingo · July 13, 2013

Awesome!

Lets have ...

Claudia Gadelha vs Katja Kankaanpaa

Emi Tomimatsu vs Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc

Felice Herrig vs Joanne Calderwood

3 fights i'd like to see - Especially JoJo vs Lil' Bulldog

CageRage · July 14, 2013

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CTC Sunday Night Fights 1

Sunday, Week 4, August 2013 in British Columbia, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight: Lavar Johnson (17-7) vs. James Thompson (18-14, 1 NC)

A Muay Thai striker, and former Toughman competitor, Lavar Johnson is known for his punching power! Though Johnson won his first two UFC fights, against Joey Beltran, and Pat Barry, he was released after suffering consecutive losses to Stefan Struve, and Brendan Schaub! James Thompson is a wrestler, and Muay Thai fighter, who is best known for his "Gong and Dash" tactic of aggressively charging his opponent the minute the bell sounds! Thompson comes in on a four fight unbeaten streak, with a win, and a no contest against Mariusz Puzianowski, and wins over Bob Sapp, and Bobby Lashley!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Lightweight: Claudia Gadelha (7-0) vs. Katja Kankaanpaa (6-0)

A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Claudia Gadelha has decent takedowns, and an excellent ground game! She has won her first seven fights, six of them with first round submission, however the credibility of her opposition has often been brought into question! Katja Kankaanpaa is a Judo practitioner, with good takedowns, and ground game, and some decent boxing to set it up! She has won her first six fights, including victories over Karla Benitez, and Mei Yamaguchi!

UNDERCARD

Womens Lightweight: Final of a Tournament In The Womens Lightweight Division, Winner Recieves Automatic Entry to the Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament!

Quarter-Final Match-Ups

Womens Lightweight QF: Michelle Waterson (10-3) vs. Lena Ovchynnikova (8-2)

A Karate fighter, Michelle Waterson has power in her hands, and is a creative striker, she can scramble, and has decent ground and pound should she end up in top position! Waterson comes to the CTC on a four fight winning streak, with victories over Rosary Califano, Masako Yoshida, Diana Rael, and Lacey Schuckman! A practitioner of the Russian combat art of Sambo, Lena Ovchynnikova is not lost on her feet, but is much better once the fight goes to the ground, with good takedowns, and submissions! She was considered a highly touted prospect, winning her first eight fights, before suffering losses to Sanja Sucevic, and Joanne Calderwood!

Womens Lightweight QF: Sarah McLeod (0-0) vs. Kyra Gracie (0-0)

Sarah McLeod is a kickboxer with excellent conditioning, who works well with both her hands and feet, however, her lack of defense on the ground could spell problems for her MMA career, if she doesn't improve in that area! Kyra Gracie is the first Gracie woman to enter into MMA, she brings a heavy list of credentials, including two ADCC championships, and 4 World Jiu Jitsu championships, she has been training boxing in preperation for her transition to MMA! Both women make their MMA debuts tonight!

Womens Lightweight QF: Lynn Alvarez (5-3) vs. Jocelyn Lybarger (0-0)

Lynn Alvarez is a mixed martial artist, a wrestler, with some decent striking! Alvarez had a four fight winning streak broken, when she was submitted by Jessica Aguilar in the quarter-finals of Bellator's Season 3 Womens Tournament in August 2010, she recently made a comeback after more than two years, and was TKOed in the first round by Carla Esparza! Jocelyn Lybarger is a wrestler with a decent top game, but struggles off her back, she's not much for striking either! She will make her MMA debut tonight!

Womens Lightweight QF: Megumi Morioka (3-1) vs. Jessica Branco (0-0)

Coming to MMA from a Jiu Jitsu background, Megumi Morioka has decent takedowns, and ground game, and while she's not a great striker, she does have some power in her fists if she does connect! Apart from a loss to Naho Sugiyama at Valkyrie 6, Morioka has an unblemished record, however she hasn't fought since May 2011! Jessica Branco is a BJJ fighter from Montreal, she has a good ground game, and is very comfortable fighting off her back! She makes her MMA debut tonight!

Womens Lightweight: Felice Herrig (7-4) vs. Joanne Calderwood (5-0)

Felice Herrig comes from a World Class Muay Thai background, and is a good kickboxer, she has good takedown defense, which can mask her deficiencies on the ground. However, she has a bad habit of allowing herself to be shoved around by inferior competition! She is coming off consecutive decision victories over Patricia Vidonic, and Simona Soukupova! Another strong Muay Thai fighter, Joanne Calderwood is a very creative striker, who has good clinch work, she has good takedown defense, and can defend herself on the ground! She has won her first five fights, including victories over other highly touted prospects, Lena Ovchynnikova, and Ashley Cummins!

Womens Lightweight: Tara Larosa (21-2) vs. Marianna Kheyfets (5-1)

Tara Larosa is a superior fighter in the art of Sambo, with excellent wrestling and takedowns, to complement her devastating ground game and submissions! Since losing for only the second time in her career to Roxanne Modafferi, Larosa is on a three fight win streak, with a decision victory over Takayo Hashi, and submission wins over Carina Damm, and Kelly Warren! Marianna Kheyfets is primarily a striker, but is learning to defend herself on the ground! She hasn't fought since taking her first loss, as she was knocked out by Munah Holland in Bellator in March 2012!

Womens Lightweight: Emi Tomimatsu (5-5) vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc (8-6)

Emi Tomimatsu is a jiu jitsu fighter with excellent takedowns, and a good positional ground game to go along with decent submissions! She recently had a three fight winning streak broken when she dropped a decision to Mei Yamaguchi! Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc is a brawler, with good striking abilities, the steam is quickly running out on her career, but she stopped a recent losing skid when she took a decision victory over Angelica Chavez at Invicta 2!

Womens Lightweight: Barb Honchak (7-2) vs. Kyoko Takabayashi (12-4-1)

Barb Honchak is a kickboxer, and jiu jitsu fighter, with decent striking and ground games! She took two losses earlier in her career, to Cat Zingano, and Angela Magana, but is on a six fight winning streak, and holds victories over names like Monica Lovato, Felice Herrig, Roxanne Modafferi, Bethany Marshall, and Aisling Daly! A well rounded mixed martial artist, Kyoko Takabayashi has good technical striking, to go along with a good submission game on the ground! She is undefeated in her last four fights, and coming off a decision victory over Celine Haga, however, that win came in July of 2011!

Womens Lightweight: Jessica Eye (9-1) vs. Sofia Bagherdai (4-2)

Jessica Eye is a good technical boxer, with some kicks in her arsenal as well, she can defend herself on the ground as well! Eye comes to the CTC on a six fight winning streak, and is coming off a technical decision victory over Zoila Gurgel in Bellator! Sofia Bagherdai is a kickboxer, with a wide array of strikes in her arsenal, she can defend herself on the ground, but doesn't have much in the way of offense! She cut all the way down to 115 for her last fight, and did not look good following the weight cut, taking a decision loss to Ashley Cummins at Invicta 1!

Womens Lightweight: Jessica Rakoczy (1-3, 1 NC) vs. Sally Krumdiack (9-5)

Jessica Rakoczy is a highly successful boxer, however, the MMA world has not been kind to her, though she looked very competitive in her first three fights against Michelle Ould, Zoila Gurgel, and Felice Herrig as long as she stayed on her feet, the weaknesses in her ground game were horribly exposed! She recently returned from an NSAC suspension, and picked up her first win, knocking out Kristen Gatz at TPF 14! Sally Krumdiack is a wrestler, who is coming off a first round submission loss to Sarah Schneider at Invicta 1!

Womens Lightweight: Seo Hee Ham (9-5) vs. Rachael Swatez (4-3)

Korean kickboxer Seo Hee Ham is a kickboxer, who is good striking, but not much on the ground! She is coming off a loss where her corner threw in the towel after the first round against Ayaka Hamasaki that broke a three fight winning streak! Rachael Swatez is a mixed martial artist, who has decent striking, and ground defense! She hasn't fought since 2011, and is coming off a submission loss to Julianna Pena!

Womens Lightweight: Carina Damm (17-6) vs. Karla Benitez (6-2, 1 NC)

One of the best Jiu Jitsu fighters in the Lightweight Division, Carina Damm's has good submissions, and is as good fighting from the bottom as she is from the top, she has some striking ability, but her main attack is on the ground! After losing three consecutive fights to Hitomi Akano, Cat Zingano, and Tara Larosa, Damm has bounced back after returning to Brazil, with first round submissions of Antonia Deize, and Sheila Carvalho Santos! An excellent Muay Thai striker, with power in both her hands and feet, Karla Benitez also has some skill on the ground, and a few submissions in her arsenal! After being undefeated in her first seven fights, Benitez has lost consecutive fights to Katja Kankaanpaa, and Megumi Fujii!

Womens Lightweight: Ashley Cummins (3-1) vs. Heather Clark (4-3)

Ashley Cummins has good kicks, and creative striking, she also has decent wrestling, and a good ground attack, and is one of the hottest rising prospects in Womens MMA! She recently took the first loss of her young career, as she was knocked out with a knee to the body by Joanne Calderwood at Invicta 3! A natural athlete, Heather Clark is starting to develope a decent stand-up game! She is coming off losses to Marianna Kheyfets, and Stephanie Eggink!

Womens Lightweight: Bethany Marshall (4-1) vs. Mika Nagano (10-7)

Bethany Marshall isn't much of a striker, but she's an absolute assassin on the floor, with three of her four wins coming by submission, she is coming off the first loss of her MMA career, as she was TKOed by Barb Honchak at Invicta 2! Mika Nagano is a Hybrid fighter, training a bit in all areas of MMA, she is on a two fight winning streak, with wins over Anna Saito, and Tomo Maesawa!

Womens Lightweight: Hanna Sillen (3-1) vs. Valerie Letourneau (4-3)

A true mixed martial artist, Hanna Sillen has competed in Boxing, Sanshou, BJJ, and the ADCC qualifiers! She is coming off the first loss of her career, when she was KOed in 8 seconds, by rising German prospect Sheila Gaff! Valerie Letourneau is a mixed martial artist, with good boxing skills, and ground and pound! She recently had a three fight winning streak snapped when she dropped a split decision to Claudia Gadelha!

Weigh-In Results

Lavar Johnson (255) vs. James Thompson (265)

Claudia Gadelha (125) vs. Katja Kankaanpaa (123)

Felice Herrig (123) vs. Joanne Calderwood (125)

Tara Larosa (125) vs. Marianna Kheyfets (125)

Emi Tomimatsu (123) vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc (125)

Barb Honchak (125) vs. Kyoko Takabayashi (125)

Michelle Waterson (125) vs. Lena Ovchynnikova (125)

Jessica Eye (125) vs. Sofia Bagherdai (123)

Sarah McLeod (123) vs. Kyra Gracie (125)

Jessica Rakoczy (125) vs. Sally Krumdiack (125)

Lynn Alvarez (125) vs. Jocelyn Lybarger (125)

Seo Hee Ham (125) vs. Rachael Swatez (125)

Megumi Morioka (115) vs. Jessica Branco (125)

Carina Damm (125) vs. Karla Benitez (125)

Ashley Cummins (123) vs. Heather Clark (125)

Bethany Marshall (125) vs. Mika Nagano (125)

Hanna Sillen (125) vs. Valerie Letourneau (125)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 1 Full Fight Card

HW: Lavar Johnson vs. James Thompson

WLW: Claudia Gadelha vs. Katja Kankaanpaa

WLW Final: Morioka/Branco/Alvarez/Lybarger vs. McLeod/Gracie/Ovchynnikova/Waterson

WLW: Felice Herrig vs. Joanne Calderwood

WLW: Tara Larosa vs. Marianna Kheyfets

WLW SF: McLeod/Gracie vs. Waterson/Ovchynnikova

WLW: Emi Tomimatsu vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc

WLW SF: Morioka/Branco vs. Alvarez/Lybarger

WLW: Barb Honchak vs. Kyoko Takabayashi

WLW QF: Michelle Waterson vs. Lena Ovchynnikova

WLW: Jessica Eye vs. Sofia Bagherdai

WLW QF: Sarah McLeod vs. Kyra Gracie

WLW: Jessica Rakoczy vs. Sally Krumdiack

WLW QF: Lynn Alvarez vs. Jocelyn Lybarger

WLW: Seo Hee Ham vs. Rachael Swatez

WLW QF: Megumi Morioka vs. Jessica Branco

WLW: Carina Damm vs. Karla Benitez

WLW: Ashley Cummins vs. Heather Clark

WLW: Bethany Marshall vs. Mika Nagano

WLW: Hanna Sillen vs. Valerie Letourneau

mmaaddict · July 15, 2013

Lavar Johnson vs. James Thompson

Claudia Gadelha vs. Katja Kankaanpaa

Lynn Alvarez vs. Kyra Gracie

Felice Herrig vs. Joanne Calderwood

Tara Larosa vs. Marianna Kheyfets

Kyra Gracie vs. Michelle Waterson

Emi Tomimatsu vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calonac

Jessica Branco vs. Lynn Alvarez

Barb Honchak vs. Kyoko Takabayashi

Michelle Waterson vs. Lena Ovchynnikova

Jessica Eye vs. Sofia Bagherdai

Sarah McLeod vs. Kyra Gracie

Jessica Rakoczy vs. Sally Krumdiack

Lynn Alvarez vs. Jocelyn Lybarger

Seo Hee Ham vs. Rachael Swatez

Megumi Morioka vs. Jessica Branco

Carina Damm vs. Karla Benitez

Ashley Cummins vs. Heather Clark

Bethany Marshall vs. Mika Nagano

Hanna Sillen vs. Valerie Letourneau

Jingo · July 15, 2013

CTC Sunday Night Fights 1 Full Fight Card

HW: Lavar Johnson vs. James Thompson

WLW: Claudia Gadelha vs. Katja Kankaanpaa

WLW Final: Branco vs.Gracie

WLW: Felice Herrig vs. Joanne Calderwood

WLW: Tara Larosa vs. Marianna Kheyfets

WLW SF: Gracie vs. Waterson

WLW: Emi Tomimatsu vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc

WLW SF: Branco vs. Alvarez

WLW: Barb Honchak vs. Kyoko Takabayashi

WLW QF: Michelle Waterson vs. Lena Ovchynnikova

WLW: Jessica Eye vs. Sofia Bagherdai

WLW QF: Sarah McLeod vs. Kyra Gracie

WLW: Jessica Rakoczy vs. Sally Krumdiack

WLW QF: Lynn Alvarez vs. Jocelyn Lybarger

WLW: Seo Hee Ham vs. Rachael Swatez

WLW QF: Megumi Morioka vs. Jessica Branco

WLW: Carina Damm vs. Karla Benitez

WLW: Ashley Cummins vs. Heather Clark

WLW: Bethany Marshall vs. Mika Nagano

WLW: Hanna Sillen vs. Valerie Letourneau

CageRage · July 16, 2013

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Sunday, Week 4, August 2013

Live From Victoria, British Columbia

MAIN CARD

Broadcast Live on Shaw Pay-Per-View in Canada and the USA

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Advancing, Letourneau counters a left jab by using a stinging left jab.
>Sillén avoids a nice combination.
>Sillén slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Sillén steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Letourneau is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Sillén seems happy to engage with Letourneau in the pocket.
>Letourneau throws rights and lefts, but Sillén covers up well and none of the shots find a home.
>Sillén checks a leg kick.
>Letourneau circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Letourneau circles around Sillén.
>Sillén doesn't let Letourneau settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Sillén looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>Sillén shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Sillén is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until she is on her knees.
>Letourneau pounds away on Sillén, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process.
>Letourneau pounds away on the body and side of the head, Sillén struggles to deal with them.
>Letourneau looks to unload with some big right hands, but Sillén gets back to her feet before too many land.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Letourneau throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Sillén covers up well.
>Sillén covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>Sillén uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Sillén checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a straight left.
>Sillén slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a jab.
>Using head movement, Letourneau slips past a left jab and counters with a right hook to the body that puts Sillén down!
>Letourneau senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>The punches rain down, but Sillén keeps composed and manages to pull half guard.
>Letourneau throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.
>Sillén gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>The scramble somehow results in Letourneau underneath Sillén in north-south position.
>Sillén changes position, moving to side control in one fluid motion.
>Sillén attempts an armbar.
>A straight armbar is applied, Letourneau is in danger of having her arm hyper-extended!
>Sillén loses the hold! Somehow Letourneau got her arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Letourneau tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Sillén fires away with big punches, but Letourneau covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Sillén blocks Letourneau as she tries a sweep from side control.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Sillén unloads with some big elbows, but Letourneau deals with them comfortably.
>Letourneau tries to break free and scramble for position, but Sillén keeps her trapped.
>Sillén tries to pound on Letourneau, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.
>Sillén blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Letourneau tries for a left jab but Sillén moves out of range.
>A left jab misses and Sillén counters with a left.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>With control of the clinch, Sillén tries to complete a takedown.
>Sillén can't get the takedown, Letourneau defended it well.
>Letourneau tries to uses a whizzer to turn Sillén, but is blocked from doing so.
>Sillén is looking to muscle Letourneau back against the cage.
>Sillén achieves it, pinning Letourneau to the cage.
>Sillén smothers Letourneau up against the cage, keeping her stuck there for thirty seconds.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Sillén tries to smother her against the cage with wrestling, but can't keep control of Letourneau who is fighting it.
>Sillén tries to smother Letourneau against the cage with wrestling, but she reverses it and pushes Sillén against the cage instead.
>Hanna Sillen doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Letourneau drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Letourneau steps back from Sillén and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Working from the pocket, Letourneau stings Sillén with a kick to the thigh.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Sillén, who covered up well.
>Letourneau lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Sillén uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a solid left jab.
>Sillén tries for a left jab but Letourneau uses head movement to avoid it.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Letourneau counters a left jab by using a left.
>Letourneau counters a left jab by hitting a sharp kick to the shin.
>Hanna Sillen is limping slightly.
>It's obvious that Letourneau has a clear plan to punish the legs.
>Sillén will have less spring in her step and that will make her less of a threat standing.
>Valerie Letourneau is looking really tired.
>Letourneau moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Sillén waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a solid left jab.
>Letourneau slips past a left jab and fires back with a stinging left jab.
>Letourneau, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>Sillén tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Sillén avoided Letourneau.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Despite being tired, Sillén looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Letourneau.
>She gets into range.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Sillén to hit a punch.
>Letourneau gets tagged with a crisp jab.
>Sillén tries for a left jab but Letourneau uses head movement to avoid it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Letourneau shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>From the pocket, a tired-looking Sillén shoots in for a double leg.
>Letourneau sprawls well, and Sillén is forced down to her knees, almost turtled up.
>Letourneau rolls Sillén out of turtle position and into side control.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Letourneau.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Valerie Letourneau!

Official Result: Valerie 'Trouble' Letourneau defeats Hanna Sillen (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Marshall avoids a couple of wild swings.
>A left jab misses and Nagano counters with a right hand.
>Nagano comes in and hits two punches.
>Marshall swings wildly to get Nagano to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Nagano sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Marshall up close into a clinch.
>With control of the clinch, Nagano tries to complete a takedown.
>The takedown is completed, Marshall is on her back and pulls guard.
>Nagano throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.
>Grabbing an arm, Marshall attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Nagano blocks the attempt.
>Nagano throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.
>Marshall doesn't allow Nagano to smother her against the ground.
>Marshall grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Nagano from the bottom of the guard.
>Nagano doesn't let Marshall get it.
>Nagano begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Marshall attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Nagano blocks the attempt.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Nagano smothers Marshall with her body by pushing forward and down.
>The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.
>Marshall avoids a jab.
>Nagano slips past a left jab and counters with a left hand.
>Marshall comes in swinging wildly, using the strikes as cover so that she can shoot in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Nagano sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Nagano attempts to pick Marshall up for a slam.
>Marshall is able to block it and pull away from her.
>Nagano moves out of range of some wild punches.
>Marshall chooses to shoot in on Nagano.
>Nagano sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Marshall up close into a clinch.
>Nagano tries to pick Marshall up for a slam.
>She gets Marshall up! Nagano slams her down, ending up in guard.
>In guard, Nagano catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Nagano throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Nagano leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Marshall.
>Nagano lies on top of Marshall, basically smothering her.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Marshall counters a left jab by using a right hand.
>Nagano steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Marshall slips out of the way of a jab.
>Mika Nagano looks very tired out there.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Nagano scores with a solid left jab from in the pocket.
>From the pocket, Nagano connects on Marshall with a stiff jab.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Nagano hits a nice crisp left jab.
>Nagano slips past a couple of wild punches and hits a clean punch.
>Marshall gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking her head back.
>Nagano throws a left jab but Marshall uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Stepping back, Nagano creates a bit of distance.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Nagano throws a left jab but Marshall avoids it.
>Nagano slips out of the way of a jab.
>Bethany Marshall doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>A left hand misses, allowing Marshall to counter with a clean left.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>Judging from what we heard from her corner, Nagano is looking to hit Marshall on the counter.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Nagano to fire back with a left hand.
>Nagano tries for a left jab but Marshall moves out of range.
>A drained-looking Marshall tries to close the distance between them.
>Nagano uses her strikes to stop Marshall from getting close enough to grapple.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Marshall.
>Nagano sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Marshall down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Bethany Marshall looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Mika Nagano looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Nagano does a nice job of floating over and taking her back.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Nagano tries to put Marshall in a rear naked choke.
>Marshall stays calm and defends the choke attempt well.
>Marshall is rolled over onto her back, where Nagano secures side control.
>Nagano stands up and backs off, letting Marshall stand up as well.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Marshall.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Marshall.
>Marshall has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Nagano has to pull guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Marshall pounds away with right hands, but Nagano keeps her far enough away that no damage is done.
>The attack does see Marshall get pushed away though, right out of guard, and is now standing.
>In comes Marshall looking to get some form of ground control.
>Nagano scoots backward as soon as Marshall comes in, initiating a scramble for position.
>Nagano manages to come out on top, with Marshall pulling guard.
>The gas tank looks empty on Bethany Marshall.
>In guard, Nagano begins working to pass to side control.
>She can't find a way past the guard.
>The gas tank looks empty on Mika Nagano.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have Nagano down as the winner.
>Nagano wins by unanimous decision!
>Post-Fight: Marshall says that she was not happy with how her training for this fight went, and says that contributed to the loss.

Official Result: Mika 'Future Princess' Nagano defeats Bethany Marshall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Clark and Cummins separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Clark avoids a kick to the leg and hits two big right hands!
>Cummins sees her opponent tense to strike, and so hits first with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Clark slips past a jab and scores with a thudding right hook to the body.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Clark hits a crisp left hook to the body.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Clark circles away, creating some distance between them.
>Clark is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Cummins throws a big right hand as a counter, but it misses the target.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Clark an opening to score with a flurry of quick punches to sting Cummins.
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Clark counters a right kick to the legs with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Cummins hits a wild spinning back fist, Clark is knocked down, dazed!
>Cummins senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Cummins is hammering away at Clark with punches.
>Unless she finds a way out of this position soon, Clark is going to lose this fight!
>The referee gives Clark time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight!
>Ashley 'Smashley' Cummins takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Ashley 'Smashley' Cummins defeats Heather 'Hurricane' Clark (TKO (Strikes) in 6:10 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Damm steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Damm steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Damm comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Benitez tries to avoid Damm.
>Damm doesn't get the takedown, Benitez avoided it.
>Damm avoids a flurry of punches.
>Benitez steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out.
>Benitez looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Damm seems happy to engage with Benitez in the pocket.
>Damm uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a crisp left.
>Slipping past a left jab, Benitez hits a series of quick jabs.
>Standing in the pocket, Damm catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Benitez pulls guard.
>Damm tries to pass the guard.
>Advancing her position fairly easily, she passes to side control.
>Damm starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Benitez.
>She rolls Benitez over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>Damm tries to ensnare Benitez in an armbar.
>Benitez pulls free of the armbar attempt, leaving Damm lying flat, easily secured in side control.
>Benitez begins trying to get herself behind Damm.
>Benitez struggles but cannot get behind Damm.
>Damm attempts to pull Benitez into an arm-in guillotine.
>Benitez blocks it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Looking to catch her breath, Benitez is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Damm attempts to sweep Benitez.
>The sweep works, but only results in both fighters ending up scrambling back to their feet.
>Benitez circles as she plans her next move.
>Damm quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Damm tries for a left jab but Benitez moves out of range.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Damm slips past a wild spinning back fist and counters with a stinging jab.
>Benitez uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Benitez throws a kick to the body but Damm dodges it.
>Damm backs away from Benitez, creating some space between them.
>Moving in closer, Benitez looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Benitez is now standing in the pocket.
>Damm, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Benitez has to pull guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Damm tries to pass the guard.
>Benitez can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>Damm begins trying to get herself into a mount.
>Damm shifts to mount.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Damm counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Benitez is able to block it.
>Damm avoids a quick jab and hits a stinging left jab.
>Benitez chooses to shoot in on Damm.
>Damm tries to avoid the takedown.
>Damm avoids the takedown attempt.
>Benitez looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Damm.
>Damm tries to counter with a takedown, but Benitez defended it well.
>Moving in closer, Benitez looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Damm covers up to absorb a flurry of punches.
>Checking a leg kick, Damm counters back immediately with a solid left jab.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Benitez slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick jabs.
>Slipping past a left jab, Damm hits a solid punch.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Damm throws a left jab but Benitez uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Damm attempts to wrestle Benitez to the ground.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Benitez blocked Damm.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Damm has been instructed to try and get Benitez to the floor in this round.
>Benitez throws a barrage of big rights but Damm is quick to move out of range.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Benitez slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick punches.
>Damm uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a stinging jab.
>Benitez shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Damm sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, but Benitez stuffs it.
>Carina Damm is looking really tired.
>Slipping past a left jab, Benitez hits a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Benitez throws a left jab but Damm uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Benitez uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a kick to the body.
>Karla Benitez is looking really tired.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Benitez hits a sequence of quick punches.
>Damm slips past a straight punch and then hits a straight left.
>Benitez lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a series of quick jabs.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Damm, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, but it is stuffed.
>Benitez throws a left jab but Damm uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have given Damm the win.
>Making Carina Damm the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Carina Damm defeats Karla Benitez (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>A place in the semi-finals of tonight's tournament is at stake.
>And here we go!
>Branco steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A left jab misses and Branco counters with a nice jab.
>Morioka uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Branco to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Morioka doesn't get the takedown, Branco was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Branco is looking to muscle Morioka back against the cage.
>Branco does it, Morioka is stuck with her back to the cage.
>Morioka uses her wrestling skills to prevent Branco from throwing any knee strikes.
>Branco drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Branco tries to throw an elbow, but Morioka takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Branco ends up backed against the cage instead.
>With Branco stuck against the cage, Morioka tries to complete a takedown.
>It looks like Branco is trying to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is completed, Branco is on her back and pulls guard.
>Morioka begins trying to pass the guard.
>Branco comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Morioka in guard.
>Branco attempts a triangle choke on Morioka from the bottom of the guard.
>Morioka blocks the triangle attempt.
>Morioka tries to pass the guard.
>Morioka struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Branco tries to smother Morioka by holding her, but can't keep control.
>Morioka tries to smother Branco but can't keep control long enough.
>Morioka doesn't allow Branco to lock her up with double underhooks.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Morioka smothers Branco with her body by pushing forward and down.
>Morioka is trying to pass guard.
>She can't find a way past the guard.
>Branco attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Morioka blocks the triangle attempt.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Branco is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Morioka.
>Morioka is pulled into a grapple.
>Branco is trying to push Morioka so that her back is up against the cage.
>Branco does it, Morioka is stuck with her back to the cage.
>Jessica Branco is breathing very hard.
>Morioka waits for Branco to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn her around so that she now has her back to the cage.
>Megumi Morioka is looking really tired.
>Morioka tries a foot stomp, but that puts her off balance and allows Branco to turn her so that she ends up backed against the cage.
>Branco pins Morioka up against the cage and works her over with small punches to the body for roughly sixty seconds.
>Jessica Branco looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Morioka catches Branco with a flurry of small strikes.
>Branco has her hands too low, a result of fatigue.
>Morioka hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Morioka glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>It seems that Branco is happy to let Morioka circle for the moment.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Branco gets hit with a barrage of big right hands that put her down!
>Morioka doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Branco recovers her wits quickly.
>Megumi Morioka looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Morioka looks to get on top of Branco.
>Morioka is quick, Branco can't stop her getting side control.
>Morioka throws a few right hands to the body.
>Branco tries to sweep Morioka but can't do it.
>Morioka tries to lock Branco into an armbar.
>Morioka gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Branco has to tap!
>The winner, by submission; Megumi Morioka!

Official Result: Megumi Morioka defeats Jessica Branco (Submission (Armbar) in 1:55 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Swatez slips out of the way of a jab.
>Swatez tries for a spinning back fist but Ham moves out of range.
>Swatez throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Ham tries to avoid Swatez.
>Swatez can't get the takedown, Ham was too quick to back away.
>Swatez is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>Swatez throws a wild right hand, but Ham covers up and absorbs the strike.
>Using good head movement, Ham slips past a punch and hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>Swatez sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, getting it! Ham gets half guard.
>Swatez tries to lock Ham into a kimura.
>Ham stops Swatez from applying it.
>Ham tries to get full guard on Swatez but doesn't get anywhere.
>Swatez begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Ham doesn't let Swatez get her leg free, and so half guard remains in place.
>Ham uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>Ham manages to come out on top, holding Swatez down in turtle position, facing her.
>Swatez prevents herself from being rolled out of turtle position.
>Taking advantage of a pause, Swatez stands up.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Ham slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>Swatez counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, getting it! Ham manages to pull guard.
>In guard, Swatez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Ham guessing.
>Swatez throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.
>Swatez fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>Swatez pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Ham isn't troubled by them.
>Swatez gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Ham who remains on her back.
>Swatez avoids an up-kick and is able to catch Ham with a nice punch.
>Swatez looks to get on top of Ham.
>Swatez can't hold Ham down and a scramble starts.
>The scramble results in Swatez being on her back pulling half guard.
>Ham throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.
>Ham gets up out of half guard and backs off, allowing Swatez time to stand too.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Swatez comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Ham.
>Ham finds herself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Swatez tries to wrestle Ham backward and up against the cage.
>Swatez achieves it, pinning Ham to the cage.
>Rachael Swatez doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Ham moves out of range of a flurry of punches.
>Ham avoids a quick jab and hits a hard kick across the side.
>A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Swatez.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Ham has Swatez at close quarters and wrestles her to the floor, taking her back!
>Ham tries to increase her control by getting both hooks in, but Swatez blocks it.
>Swatez attempts to turn and get Ham off her back.
>Swatez turns Ham over and escapes her grip, and they both scramble back to their feet.
>Rachael Swatez looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Swatez counters a left jab with two punches.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>A couple of wild punches misses, allowing Ham to hit back with a solid left.
>Swatez steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Seo Hee Ham looks very tired out there.
>Ham tries for a left jab but Swatez moves out of range.
>Although visibly tired, Ham looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Ham and Swatez get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range.
>Standing in the pocket, Swatez catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, but Ham is able to stuff it.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Ham slips past a couple of wild punches and hits a punch.
>Ham takes a stiff jab.
>Good head movement allows Ham to avoid a wildly thrown right hand.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.
>That was a fun round to watch.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Judging from what we heard from her corner, Ham is looking to stand and strike in this round.
>Swatez avoids a leg kick and scores with a right hand.
>A left hand misses, allowing Swatez to counter with a jab.
>Swatez slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>With control of the clinch, Swatez tries to complete a takedown.
>Ham cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Rachael Swatez looks like she is completely out of gas.
>Swatez starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>She can't get free of the guard.
>Swatez gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Ham who remains on her back.
>Seo Hee Ham looks very, very tired.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Swatez looks to get on top of Ham.
>Ham moves quickly, scrambling for position before Swatez can get a hold.
>The scramble results in Swatez being on her back pulling guard.
>Ham stands up and backs off, letting Swatez stand up as well.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Ham still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Swatez drops down to try and catch her by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Ham throws three punches in quick succession, but Swatez was out of range.
>It seems that Swatez is happy to let Ham circle for the moment.
>Swatez steps back to avoid a left jab.
>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 give the result in favour of Swatez.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is Rachael Swatez!

Official Result: Rachael Swatez defeats Seo Hee Ham (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>A semi-final spot is up for grabs.
>There's the opening bell!
>Lybarger avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Alvarez steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Lybarger is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Alvarez.
>Alvarez seems happy to grapple with Lybarger.
>Alvarez, controlling the grapple with Lybarger, tries to scoop her up for a slam.
>Lybarger is able to block it and pull away from her.
>Lybarger is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Alvarez.
>Alvarez moves in too, and they start to grapple.
>Lybarger tries to wrestle Alvarez backward and up against the cage.
>Lybarger achieves it, pinning Alvarez to the cage.
>Alvarez struggles back against Lybarger, not allowing her to control the grappling.
>Alvarez sees the opportunity for a standing guillotine, but Lybarger saw it coming and swiftly blocked it.
>Lybarger tries to hit Alvarez with an elbow, but Alvarez takes the opportunity to switch it around so that she is in control and Lybarger is the one backed against the cage.
>Showing good control, Alvarez keeps Lybarger stuck against the cage and hits her with short punches to the body for about thirty seconds.
>With Lybarger stuck against the cage, Alvarez gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown.
>The underhooks allow Alvarez to easily trip Lybarger and send her to the ground.
>Lybarger ends up sitting, her legs trapped under Alvarez, with her back pressed against the cage.
>Alvarez uses an elbow strike, but doesn't really do much damage.
>Alvarez tries to improve her position.
>Alvarez shows her ground skills and gets full mount!
>Alvarez tries to ensnare Lybarger in an americana.
>The americana is locked in and Alvarez moves to side control to get leverage, Lybarger has to tap out!
>By submission, the winner is Lynn Alvarez!

Official Result: Lynn Alvarez defeats Jocelyn 'Lights Out' Lybarger (Submission (Americana) in 5:11 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Krumdiack gets caught with a series of quick punches.
>Rakoczy feints to the right, trying to draw Krumdiack into throwing a strike.
>Krumdiack avoids a jab.
>A left jab misses and Rakoczy strikes back with a series of quick punches.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Krumdiack attempts to wrestle Rakoczy to the ground.
>The takedown is successful, Rakoczy pulls guard.
>Rakoczy is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Krumdiack off of her.
>Krumdiack begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Rakoczy comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Krumdiack in guard.
>Krumdiack leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Rakoczy.
>Krumdiack lies on top of Rakoczy, basically smothering her.
>Krumdiack throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Krumdiack throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath.
>Krumdiack looks to pass guard and get side control.
>She can't get free of the guard.
>Rakoczy pulls Krumdiack close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of her head.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Rakoczy stings Krumdiack with a series of quick lefts.
>Rakoczy stings Krumdiack with a series of quick lefts, set up via a feint.
>Rakoczy snaps off a crisp jab.
>Rakoczy keeps Krumdiack from advancing with a crisp left jab.
>Rakoczy throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Krumdiack steps in to put some pressure on.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Krumdiack.
>Rakoczy sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Krumdiack can't get the takedown, Rakoczy was too quick to back away.
>Rakoczy hits Krumdiack with a nice left jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Rakoczy sneaks a glance at her corner.
>Krumdiack doesn't let Rakoczy settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Krumdiack chooses to shoot in on Rakoczy.
>Rakoczy sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Rakoczy saw it coming and got out of range.
>The time runs out on round one.

>

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Rakoczy feints going high, but Krumdiack doesn't buy it.
>Rakoczy catches Krumdiack with a barrage of big rights, trapping her against the cage!
>Krumdiack falls to the ground! Rakoczy continues to pound away, sensing victory!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>Jessica Rakoczy takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Jessica 'Ragin' Rakoczy defeats Sally Krumdiack (TKO (Strikes) in 0:45 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>A place in the semi-finals of tonight's tournament is at stake.
>And here we go!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Gracie tries to wrestle McLeod backward and up against the cage.
>Gracie manages it, and controls McLeod up against the cage.
>Gracie tries to take McLeod down.
>She gets a takedown, using the cage to her advantage.
>McLeod winds up seated, her back to the cage, with Gracie pressing onto her.
>Gracie tries to lock McLeod in a choke.
>The guillotine is fully applied, McLeod has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Kyra Gracie!

Official Result: Kyra Gracie defeats Sarah 'TNT' McLeod (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Bagherdai avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Eye counters a weak right kick with a series of quick punches.
>Bagherdai waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a scything low kick to the legs.
>Eye counters a weak right kick with a clean left.
>Eye is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>Bagherdai slips past a straight punch and then hits a hard inside leg kick.
>Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll.
>Bagherdai throws a left jab but Eye uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Bagherdai slips past a jab and scores with a clean punch.
>Bagherdai slips past a straight punch and then hits a kick to the outside of the left leg.
>Jessica Eye is limping slightly.
>Bagherdai is doing the smart thing by targeting the legs.
>Eye is less of a threat on her feet if she is limping around.
>Bagherdai uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a solid punch.
>Using good head movement, Bagherdai ducks under a punch and scores with a hard leg kick.
>Using good head movement, Bagherdai ducks under a punch and scores with a stinging jab.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Bagherdai counters with a solid punch.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, both fighters start swinging!
>Bagherdai is knocked down by a right hand to the chin!
>Eye senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
>Somehow Bagherdai hangs on, surviving a flurry of stomps and kicks to the body!
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>In comes Eye looking to get some form of ground control.
>Eye can't hold Bagherdai down and a scramble starts.
>The scramble results in Bagherdai being on her back with Eye in side control.
>Eye begins trying to get herself behind Bagherdai.
>Bagherdai is in big trouble as she is forced to give up her back!
>Eye tries to flatten Bagherdai out for a rear naked choke.
>Bagherdai fights off the rear naked choke attempt by rolling and then sharply turning over, brilliantly ending up in guard.
>That was quite sloppy by Eye, she definitely should have gotten hooks in before attempting that choke.
>Bagherdai throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.
>Bagherdai throws a few right hands to the body.
>Bagherdai unloads with some big elbows, but Eye deals with them comfortably.
>Eye bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>The scramble leaves Bagherdai turtled up, facing Eye.
>Eye tries to roll Bagherdai and get a side mount, but can't do it.
>Eye finds her efforts to roll the turtled Bagherdai over and secure side control fruitless.
>Eye tries to roll Bagherdai and get a side mount, but can't do it.
>Taking advantage of a pause, Bagherdai stands up.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Eye comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>A counter right hook catches Eye hard, almost putting her down!
>Moving in closer, Bagherdai looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Eye now has Bagherdai standing in the pocket.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Between rounds, her corner told Eye to try and use counter striking in this round.
>Bagherdai avoids a flurry of punches and hits a stinging leg kick.
>Jessica Eye is limping, she clearly has a damaged leg.
>A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Eye is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick.
>Eye looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Bagherdai.
>Eye walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek.
>Moving in closer, Bagherdai looks like she wants to strike from the pocket.
>Bagherdai is now standing in the pocket.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Bagherdai has the angle to counter with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee.
>There was an audible groan from the crowd there, as Jessica Eye took yet another shot to the leg.
>Checking a leg kick, Eye counters back immediately with a left hook to the body.
>Eye uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Eye uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and she hits a solid punch.
>Breathing very hard, Sofia Bagherdai is looking ragged.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>A left jab misses, Eye counters with a quick series of punches.
>Jessica Eye is looking really tired.
>Bagherdai lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a punch.
>Eye sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a right hook to the body.
>Eye slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left hook to the body.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Eye to counter with a quick series of punches.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Bagherdai uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a nice jab.
>A left jab misses, Bagherdai counters with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Bagherdai hits an enormous right cross, Eye definitely felt that one!
>Bagherdai slips past a straight punch and then hits a solid punch.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>A left jab misses and Bagherdai strikes back with a crisp left hand punch.
>A flurry of punches miss Bagherdai and allow her to counter-strike with a clean left.
>Bagherdai avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Eye counters a right kick to the legs with a series of quick punches.
>Eye comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Eye is in the pocket, ready to attack Bagherdai.
>Checking a leg kick, Eye counters back immediately with a series of quick jabs.
>Jessica Eye seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Bagherdai covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Eye wants to wrestle Bagherdai.
>Bagherdai counters with a right hand that catches Eye flush, rocking her!
>From the looks of things, I don't think Sofia Bagherdai has much energy left.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Bagherdai wants to wrestle Eye.
>Bagherdai can't get close enough to grapple, Eye keeps her away with strikes.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Bagherdai to fire back with a clean left.
>A straight left by Bagherdai keeps Eye from advancing.
>Not letting Bagherdai settle at all, Eye comes in closer.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Despite being tired, Eye looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Bagherdai.
>She gets into range.
>Eye, who is visibly tired, looks like she might want to get in close and wrestle with Bagherdai.
>Not wanting to grapple, Bagherdai uses strikes to keep Eye at a distance.
>Eye comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Strikes from Bagherdai keep Eye from stepping in too close.
>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 Bagherdai the win.
>Making Sofia Bagherdai the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Sofia Bagherdai defeats Jessica 'Evil' Eye (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

Womens Lightweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout

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Round 1

>A place in the semi-finals of tonight's tournament is at stake.
>And here we go!
>Ovchynnikova snaps off a left jab that catches Waterson stepping in.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Waterson and Ovchynnikova separate and we're back to a stand-off.
>Ovchynnikova throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Waterson.
>She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard.
>Ovchynnikova tries to pass the half guard.
>She is too good for Waterson slipping out of half guard and straight into a mount.
>Ovchynnikova tries to lock Waterson in an americana.
>The americana is fully applied, Ovchynnikova moves to side control to get extra leverage, Waterson has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission, is 'The Hunter' Lena Ovchynnikova!

Official Result: 'The Hunter' Lena Ovchynnikova defeats 'The Karate Hottie' Michelle Waterson (Submission (Americana) in 2:25 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Takabayashi counters a left jab by hitting a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross.
>Takabayashi chooses to shoot in on Honchak.
>Honchak sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Honchak saw it coming and got out of range.
>Takabayashi looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Honchak.
>Honchak sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Takabayashi is able to defend against it.
>Takabayashi glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>The fight slows as Honchak sits back and allows Takabayashi to circle.
>Takabayashi looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Honchak.
>Honchak now has Takabayashi standing in the pocket.
>Takabayashi looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Takabayashi is looking to muscle Honchak back against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Honchak pinned to the cage.
>Takabayashi steps back to achieve some separation from Honchak and gets ready to strike.
>Takabayashi throws a wild right but Honchak avoids it.
>Moving in closer, Takabayashi looks like she may want to wrestle Honchak.
>Honchak sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Takabayashi is able to defend against it.
>Barb Honchak looks very tired out there.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Honchak is looking to muscle Takabayashi back against the cage.
>Takabayashi doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Takabayashi is trying to push Honchak so that her back is up against the cage.
>Honchak ends up backed against the cage.
>Takabayashi launches an elbow strike but Honchak is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Takabayashi is the one against the cage.
>Barb Honchak seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Honchak tries to throw an elbow, but Takabayashi takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Honchak ends up backed against the cage instead.
>Honchak takes a knee strike to the inside of her own knee.
>Takabayashi moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Honchak uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Takabayashi steps back and creates some space.
>Takabayashi throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>The fight slows as Honchak sits back and allows Takabayashi to circle.
>Takabayashi comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Honchak.
>She pulls Honchak into a grapple.
>Takabayashi is trying to muscle Honchak up against the cage.
>Honchak ends up backed against the cage.
>Takabayashi has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Honchak down.
>She lifts her opponent and drives her down with a Greco-Roman slam! Honchak pulls guard.
>Takabayashi throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Takabayashi throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.
>Takabayashi throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Takabayashi begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Takabayashi is too much for Honchak, passing guard and gaining side control.
>Kyoko Takabayashi is looking really tired.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Honchak to fire back with a series of hard rights!
>Takabayashi scores with a left jab from the pocket.
>Showing good head movement, Honchak weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Takabayashi tries for a left jab but Honchak uses head movement to avoid it.
>Takabayashi uses head movement to avoid a vicious right hand and fire right back with a flurry of small strikes.
>Barb Honchak looks exhausted.
>Honchak lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a stinging jab.
>Honchak gets caught with a stiff jab.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Working from in the pocket, Takabayashi catches Honchak with a solid left jab.
>Blood is pouring from her nose after that shot, it looks like it may be broken.
>That's going to cause Honchak some major problems with her breathing.
>Takabayashi uses a nice left jab from the pocket.
>Showing good head movement, Honchak weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Honchak slips past a straight punch and then hits a nice jab.
>Honchak slips past a straight punch and hits a punch.
>Takabayashi slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Using good head movement, Honchak ducks under a punch and scores with a nice left.
>Honchak slips past a straight punch and then hits a crisp left jab.
>Working from in the pocket, Honchak catches Takabayashi with a solid left jab.
>Honchak throws a barrage of big punches but Takabayashi covers up well.
>The time runs out on round two.
>As Honchak sits in the corner, it's noticeable that her left eye has swollen shut, probably due to the broken nose.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Takabayashi keeps Honchak back with a crisp jab.
>Takabayashi scores with a solid left jab.
>A big right hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Takabayashi to fire back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Takabayashi avoids several big right hands and counters with a series of lefts.
>Honchak circles, looking for an opening.
>Takabayashi doesn't press the issue, allowing Honchak to circle.
>Kyoko Takabayashi seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Honchak gets Takabayashi with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Takabayashi seems to be waiting for Honchak to make a move.
>Honchak comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Takabayashi uses strikes to keep Honchak away.
>Although visibly tired, Honchak looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Honchak can't get near enough to engage, Takabayashi uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Takabayashi throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown.
>Takabayashi gets a single leg takedown! Honchak pulls guard off it.
>Honchak is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Takabayashi off of her.
>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 give the result in favour of Takabayashi.
>Takabayashi wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Kyoko Takabayashi defeats Barb 'Little Warrior' Honchak (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The final of tonight's tournament awaits the winner.
>And here we go!
>Alvarez catches Morioka with a dazzling flying knee, knocking her off her feet!
>Almost immediately Morioka has shaken it off and is ready for Alvarez.
>Alvarez darts in and hits Morioka with a huge right hand!
>Morioka has gone limp, the referee has to stop the match due to a KO!
>Lynn Alvarez takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Official Result: Lynn Alvarez defeats Megumi Morioka (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:43 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>A left hand misses, allowing Rivera-Calanoc to counter with a hard right kick to the legs.
>Tomimatsu slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Tomimatsu throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is successful, Rivera-Calanoc pulls guard.
>Tomimatsu looks to pass guard and get side control.
>She does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Tomimatsu begins trying to get herself into a mount.
>She easily gets the mount.
>Tomimatsu starts hammering away at Rivera-Calanoc with punches.
>There's lots of strikes landing, Rivera-Calanoc needs to find a way out of this position quickly!
>The referee has seen enough, he pulls Tomimatsu off!
>Emi Tomimatsu takes the win by TKO!

Official Result: Emi Tomimatsu defeats Nicdali 'The Night Queen' Rivera-Calanoc (TKO (Strikes) in 2:56 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Womens Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>A place in the final of tonight's tournament is at stake.
>There's the opening bell!
>Gracie counters a left jab with a flurry of quick punches to sting Ovchynnikova.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Gracie takes a jab to the cheek.
>Gracie chooses to shoot in on Ovchynnikova.
>Ovchynnikova sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Ovchynnikova avoids the takedown attempt.
>Gracie looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Gracie can't get near enough to engage, Ovchynnikova uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>Ovchynnikova steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Gracie looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Gracie gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Gracie shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Ovchynnikova stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage.
>Gracie misses with a foot stomp.
>Gracie looks for a trip takedown.
>Gracie gets the takedown! Ovchynnikova pulls guard.
>Gracie seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity.
>Loosening the guard, Gracie is able to secure a leg and apply a kneebar, Ovchynnikova has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Kyra Gracie!

Official Result: Kyra Gracie defeats 'The Hunter' Lena Ovchynnikova (Submission (Kneebar) in 4:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Kheyfets avoids a jab.
>A left hand misses, allowing Larosa to counter with a flurry of quick punches to sting Kheyfets.
>Larosa throws a left jab but Kheyfets avoids it.
>Kheyfets throws a looping punch, but Larosa avoids it.
>Larosa doesn't let Kheyfets settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>Larosa looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Larosa checks a leg kick.
>Larosa shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Larosa gets a single leg takedown! Kheyfets pulls guard off it.
>Larosa smothers Kheyfets with her body by pushing forward and down.
>Larosa attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Kheyfets can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.
>Larosa tries to ensnare Kheyfets in a kimura.
>The kimura is fully applied, Kheyfets has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Tara Larosa!

Official Result: Tara Larosa defeats Marianna 'The Crushin Russian' Kheyfets (Submission (Kimura) in 4:17 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Calderwood steps back to avoid a wild spinning back fist.
>Calderwood avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean left.
>Calderwood counters a flurry of punches with a left jab to the cheek.
>Herrig counters a left jab by using a vicious flying knee, knocking Calderwood down to the ground!
>Herrig quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Calderwood!
>Incredibly, Calderwood holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!
>Herrig steps in, but Calderwood grabs a leg and pulls her into half guard.
>Herrig fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Herrig throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Herrig throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.
>Calderwood attempts to grab an arm of Herrig from the bottom of half guard.
>Calderwood cannot secure the arm.
>Herrig throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.
>Calderwood gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>The scramble leaves Calderwood on top in side control.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Calderwood hits a knee strike to the ribs, but it didn't connect properly because Herrig was moving too much.
>Calderwood begins trying to get herself into a mount.
>She can't mount Herrig.
>Calderwood feels Herrig prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>Calderwood looks to get a mount.
>Herrig keeps Calderwood at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Herrig attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
>Calderwood pounds away from side control, but Herrig isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Herrig tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Calderwood fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Calderwood hits three big rights after setting it up with a feint.
>Herrig avoids a jab.
>Herrig hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Calderwood doesn't let Herrig settle, stepping in closer to impose herself.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Calderwood waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Herrig looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Calderwood.
>Herrig moves into the pocket.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Calderwood avoids a spinning back kick.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Calderwood an opening to score with a crisp left hand punch.
>Moving forward, Herrig counters a left jab with a right kick to the thigh.
>Calderwood counters a left jab by hitting a left.
>A speculative right hand from Herrig doesn't find a home.
>Calderwood presses in closer to attack.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>A straight left fails to land and Herrig is able to fire back with a hard leg kick.
>Joanne Calderwood won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that.
>Calderwood avoids a barrage of punches and hits a solid left.
>Calderwood drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Herrig in with a feint.
>Herrig counters a left jab by hitting a right kick to the thigh.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Calderwood is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Calderwood moves into the pocket.
>Herrig sees a spinning kick coming a mile away and simply steps in and hits a kick to the outside of the knee.
>Joanne Calderwood looks to be limping slightly.
>It's a clever strategy by Herrig to work the legs.
>Calderwood will have less spring in her step and that will make her less of a threat standing.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Judging from what we heard from her corner, Herrig is looking to hit Calderwood on the counter.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Calderwood an opening to score with a nice left hand.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Herrig looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Calderwood.
>Calderwood uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Herrig.
>Calderwood looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Herrig.
>Calderwood moves into the pocket.
>Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Calderwood leans in and strikes with a beautiful spinning back fist!
>Slipping past a left jab, Calderwood hits a solid punch.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Calderwood uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a straight left.
>Calderwood slips past a straight punch and then hits a stinging jab.
>Slipping past a left jab, Calderwood hits a straight left.
>Using good head movement, Calderwood ducks under a punch and scores with a punch.
>Using good head movement, Calderwood slips past a punch and hits a crisp left jab.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Calderwood dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid left jab.
>Calderwood uses head movement to dodge a punch, then strikes back with a crisp left jab.
>Felice Herrig is looking really tired.
>Calderwood hits a left jab from the pocket.
>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 give the result in favour of Calderwood.
>Making Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood defeats Felice 'Lil' Bulldog' Herrig (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Womens Lightweight Tournament Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Advancing, Alvarez counters a left jab by using a clean jab.
>A jab misses and Gracie counters with a straight left.
>Alvarez avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a jab.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Alvarez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gracie.
>Alvarez grabs Gracie and pulls her into a grapple.
>Alvarez and Gracie break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Alvarez backs away from Gracie, creating some space between them.
>Alvarez bobs and weaves.
>Not letting Alvarez settle at all, Gracie comes in closer.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gracie.
>Alvarez counters with a left jab that catches Gracie hard.
>Alvarez tries for a left jab but Gracie moves out of range.
>Gracie comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Alvarez sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Alvarez saw it coming and got out of range.
>Gracie counters a wayward left jab with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Alvarez tries for a left jab but Gracie moves out of range.
>Alvarez slams a crisp right into the gloves of Gracie, but can't follow up.
>Not letting up, Gracie steps in closer to pressure Alvarez into action.
>Moving forward, Alvarez counters a series of wayward big punches with a clean jab.
>A straight left by Alvarez keeps Gracie from advancing.
>Not letting Alvarez settle at all, Gracie comes in closer.
>Alvarez steps back to avoid a left jab.
>A flurry of punches fail to land, giving Alvarez the opportunity to counter with a crisp left hand punch.
>Alvarez narrowly misses Gracie with a right uppercut.
>Gracie presses in closer to attack.
>Gracie shoots in for a takedown.
>Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Alvarez was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Alvarez slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of small strikes.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Gracie avoids a jab.
>Gracie steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Alvarez doesn't press the issue, allowing Gracie to circle.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Judging from what we heard from her corner, Alvarez is looking to avoid takedowns as much as possible in this round.
>Gracie gets hit with a crisp left jab.
>A straight left fails to land and Alvarez is able to fire back with a series of quick lefts.
>Gracie looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Alvarez.
>A counter right hook catches Gracie hard, almost putting her down!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Gracie slips out of the way of a jab.
>Gracie looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Gracie gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Gracie slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>Gracie shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Gracie doesn't get the takedown, Alvarez was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch.
>Alvarez looks to get some strikes in, but Gracie seizes the moment and wrestles her way into control of the grapple.
>Kyra Gracie doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Clinched with Alvarez, Gracie looks to try and take her down.
>The takedown is completed, Alvarez is on her back and pulls guard.
>Gracie lies on top of Alvarez, basically smothering her.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>In guard, Gracie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Alvarez guessing.
>The clock runs down as Alvarez is being smothered against the ground by Gracie.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Gracie moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face.
>Gracie slips out of the way of a jab.
>Lynn Alvarez doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>Out of nowhere, Gracie dives at Alvarez, trying to grab one of her legs!
>Grabbing a leg, Gracie looks for a kneebar but Alvarez blocks it from being applied.
>Unable to prevent a trip however, Alvarez does have to pull guard.
>Gracie attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Alvarez keeps her guard secure.
>Alvarez tries to pull Gracie in close and pepper her with short strikes, but can't.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Kyra Gracie has much energy left.
>Gracie tries to pass the guard.
>Alvarez is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Gracie firmly in guard.
>Alvarez tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Gracie doesn't let her arm get taken.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Gracie begins trying to pass the guard.
>She manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Gracie is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>She can't get free of half guard.
>Alvarez bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>It's a bad choice though, as Gracie seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
>Kyra Gracie looks like she is completely out of gas.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Gracie tries to lock Alvarez in an arm triangle.
>Gracie gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, and Alvarez has to tap!
>The winner, by submission; Kyra Gracie!

Official Result: Kyra Gracie defeats Lynn Alvarez (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:58 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Kyra Gracie Has Won The Right To Compete In The Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Kankaanpaa counters a flurry of punches by hitting a solid left.
>Kankaanpaa avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Gadelha counters a left jab by using a jab.
>Gadelha comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Kankaanpaa tries to step away from the takedown.
>Kankaanpaa avoids the takedown attempt.
>Gadelha avoids a jab.
>A straight left fails to land and Gadelha is able to fire back with a solid left jab.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Gadelha.
>Kankaanpaa tries to step away from the takedown.
>Gadelha can't get the takedown, Kankaanpaa was too quick to back away.
>Advancing, Gadelha counters a left jab by using a flurry of small strikes.
>Gadelha avoids a quick jab and hits a series of quick jabs.
>Gadelha counters a left jab by using a straight left.
>Kankaanpaa tries for a left jab but Gadelha moves out of range.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Kankaanpaa waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a nice left hand.
>Gadelha avoids a quick jab and hits a quick spinning back fist!
>Gadelha throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown is stuffed, so Gadelha has to go to settle for pushing Kankaanpaa up against the cage.
>With the cage trapping Kankaanpaa, Gadelha looks to try and take her down.
>The takedown is successful, Kankaanpaa goes down.
>Gadelha ends up holding a seated Kankaanpaa around the waist, pressing her up against the cage.
>The clock runs down as Kankaanpaa is being smothered against the cage wall by Gadelha.
>Not liking her options, Gadelha looks to get a better position over Kankaanpaa.
>Gadelha shows her ground skills and gets full mount!
>Gadelha has solid control over Kankaanpaa, and starts pounding away with strikes.
>Kankaanpaa had better start defending herself, or this will be over!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Kankaanpaa was intelligently defending herself!
>The winner, by TKO; Claudia Gadelha!

Official Result: Claudia Gadelha defeats Katja Kankaanpaa (TKO (Strikes) in 8:21 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Johnson drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Thompson in with a feint.
>Johnson avoids a jab.
>Johnson avoids a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek.
>Moving in closer, Thompson looks like he may want to wrestle Johnson.
>Johnson strikes first and manages to rock Thompson with a solid right hand, sending him down to the ground, stunned!
>Thompson shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert.
>On his back, Thompson watches as Johnson comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
>Johnson attains side control.
>Johnson uses side control to hold Thompson down, and looks for a knee strike.
>Johnson is off balance as a result, and Thompson pulls away and tries to scramble for position!
>Johnson ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.
>Thompson reaches over and tries to lock Johnson in an arm triangle.
>Johnson doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Johnson uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>Thompson ends up holding a waist-lock behind Johnson, who is kneeling.
>Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
>Thompson darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Thompson glances a strike off the side of the shoulder.
>Not letting Thompson settle at all, Johnson comes in closer.
>Moving in closer, Johnson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Johnson is now standing in the pocket.
>Showing good head movement, Thompson slips past a flurry of strikes.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Johnson shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Johnson the chance to hit back with a series of quick punches.
>Thompson covers up to absorb a barrage of big right hands.
>Slipping past a left jab, Johnson hits a solid right hook to the body.
>Thompson covers up to safely defend against a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Moving in closer, Thompson looks like he may want to wrestle Johnson.
>Thompson eats a stiff counter right hook and is down hard!
>Johnson quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Thompson!
>Johnson fires away with punches, Thompson takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!
>With punches raining down, Thompson can only pull Johnson down into side control to survive.
>Lavar Johnson looks very tired out there.
>Johnson fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Johnson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Using side control well, Johnson raises up a leg to launch a knee strike.
>Johnson gets caught - as soon as he was off balance Thompson bursts into life and tries to scramble!
>Thompson ends up in guard.
>In guard, Thompson catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Thompson blocks Johnson as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Thompson pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Johnson is comfortable holding guard.
>Johnson tries to push Thompson away, but can't.
>Lavar Johnson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Thompson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Thompson gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Johnson quickly scrambles.
>There wasn't enough separation though, Thompson is able to catch him and secure side control.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Thompson counters a flurry of punches by hitting a crisp left hand punch.
>Thompson slips past a left jab and counters with a stinging left jab.
>Thompson avoids a quick jab and hits a solid left jab.
>Although visibly tired, Johnson looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Johnson is in the pocket, ready to attack Thompson.
>Thompson slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left jab.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Johnson hits a straight left.
>A left jab misses, Thompson counters with a barrage of punches on Johnson!
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Johnson might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet!
>Thompson steps in and tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Johnson narrowly avoids it.
>Johnson counters a left jab by using a nice jab.
>Despite being tired, Johnson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Thompson.
>He gets into range.
>Using good head movement, Thompson slips past a punch and hits a solid left jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Johnson hits a right hook to the body.
>Thompson dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean punch.
>Thompson slips past a straight punch and hits a straight left.
>Thompson catches Johnson with a crisp jab from the pocket.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Thompson feints throwing a jab.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Thompson is able to strike back with a couple of hard right hands!
>James Thompson is breathing very hard.
>Johnson steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs!
>Thompson sees his chance to finish and unloads with a barrage of big rights, but Johnson recovers quickly enough to cover up.
>A flurry of punches miss Thompson and allow him to counter-strike with a jab.
>Lavar Johnson looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>Johnson gets Thompson with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Thompson quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>A jab misses, allowing Thompson to counter-strike with a straight left.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>A flicked jab from Thompson only finds gloves.
>It seems that Johnson is happy to let Thompson circle for the moment.
>Although visibly tired, Thompson looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Thompson moves into the pocket.
>Thompson slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean punch.
>Thompson tries for a left jab but Johnson uses head movement to avoid it.
>Johnson shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Johnson uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Thompson to counter with a crisp left.
>Thompson slips past a straight punch and then hits a straight left.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

Round 4

>There's the bell and round number four begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Johnson to go after Thompson and look to finish it.
>Johnson counters a left jab with a right to the chin, Thompson crumples to the ground! He is unconscious!
>The winner, by Knock Out; Lavar Johnson!

Official Result: Lavar 'Big' Johnson defeats James 'Colossus' Thompson (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:30 of round 4). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

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Attendance: 4,477

Ticket Sales: $358,160

PPV Buys: 201,283

PPV Revenue: $1,207,698

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Poor

Fight of the Night: Lavar Johnson vs. James Thompson

KO of the Night: Lavar Johnson

Submission of the Night: Kyra Gracie

Fallout

- James Thompson has decided to take a leave of absence to spend time with his family, he will be gone for over 9 months!

- Joanne Calderwood sustained a neck injury in her victory over Felice Herrig and will miss a month or two.

- Barb Honchak suffered a facial injury in her loss to Kyoko Takabayashi and will miss a month or two!

Predictions

mmaaddict 65% (13 of 20) (Season Total: 65% (13 of 20))

Jingo 45% (9 of 20) (Season Total: 54% (59 of 110))

wekka (Season Total: 60% (42 of 70))

mistaken (Season Total: 55% (11 of 20))

mmaaddict has won todays predictions, and won the right to pick a fight in the Light Heavyweight Division that will appear on the preliminary card of CTC 8! The following fighters are available for the fight:

Antz Nansen

Bastien Huveneers

Danny Valimaki

DJ Linderman

Eliot Marshall

Goran Reljic

Hector Ramirez

Ilir Latifi

Jan Blachowicz

Joe Cason

Keith Berry

Kelly Anundson

Mike Kyle

Misha Cirkunov

Nick Hinchliffe

Nick Penner

Ovince St. Preux

Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

Raphael Davis

Ricardo Abreu

Victor Valimaki

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