Canadian Tournament Combat (Real World Redux)

Judoku1819 · May 12, 2014

Gilbert Yvel vs. Victor Valimaki

CageRage · May 12, 2014

News -- March 2015

CTC Hirings

Robin Fullington (WLW, 0-0)

Kei Takara (FLY, 0-0)

Zoila Gurgel (WLW, 13-3, Former Bellator Womens Champion)

Charles Smalls (HW, 0-0)

Bryan Baker (WW, 20-6)

Rafael Silva (BW, 18-3)

Rodrigo Lima (BW, 13-2)

CTC Firings

Waylon Lowe (FW, 0-3 CTC)

Garett Davis (WW, 0-3 CTC)

Marissa Caldwell (WMW, 0-3 CTC)

Ruslan Magomedov (HW, 3-4 CTC)

Taiei Kin (MW, 0-3 CTC)

Brad Cardinal (FW, 0-4 CTC)

Edmilson Souza (FW, 0-3 CTC)

Bart Palaszewski (FW (2-4 CTC)

David Oliva (CW, 2-4 CTC)

Sean McCorkle (HW, 2-3 CTC)

CTC Popularity

28.7% in Canada (Low Level International) #2 Company Rankings

90.1% in USA (High Level National)

31% in Japan (Low Level National)

30.9% in Russia (Low Level National)

26.5% in Australia, and Africa (Low Level National)

21.5% in Mexico, South, and Central America (Low Level National)

19% in United Kingdom (Low Level National)

18.5% in Europe (Low Level National)

18.4% in Asia (Low Level National)

CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters

Womens P4P #1: Yuka Tsuji (CTC)

Womens Flyweight (#1 Yuka Tsuji, CTC)

Yuka Tsuji (#1, #1 P4P)

Kyra Gracie (Champion) (#3, #7 P4P)

Claudia Gadelha (#4, #9 P4P)

Carina Damm (#5, #10 P4P)

Jessica Penne (#6, #13 P4P)

Tara Larosa (#7, #14 P4P)

Naho Sugiyama (#8, #18 P4P)

Aisling Daly (#9, #20 P4P)

Bethany Marshall (#10)

Karla Benitez (#13)

Ayaka Hamasaki (#14)

Valerie Letourneau (#15)

Katja Kankaanpaa (#17)

Kyoko Takabayashi (#18)

Stephanie Eggink (#19)

Yuko Oya (#21)

Jessica Rakoczy (#23)

Joanne Calderwood (#24)

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Hillary Williams, CTC)

Hillary Williams (Champion) (#1, #2 P4P)

Sarah Kaufman (#5, #15 P4P)

Marloes Coenen (#7, #19 P4P)

Taylor Stratford (#8, #21 P4P)

Roxanne Modafferi (#10, #23 P4P)

Larissa Pacheco (#11)

Vanessa Porto (#12)

Sy Jewett (#14)

Holly Holm (#15)

Alexis Davis (#17)

Bethe Correia (#19)

Sheila Gaff (#20)

Raquel Pa'aluhi (#21)

Kaitlin Young (#22)

Sarah Moras (#23)

Ashleigh Curry (#24)

Tandi Schaeffer (#25)

Womens Featherweight (#1 Rin Nakai, CTC)

Rin Nakai (Champion) (#1, #5 P4P)

Jessica Andrade (#3, #11 P4P)

Raquel Pennington (#5, #24 P4P)

Ediene Gomes (#6, #25 P4P)

Hannette Staack (#7)

Julia Budd (#8)

Cindy Dandois (#9)

Milana Dudieva (#10)

Lalani Malley-Mancao (#11)

Lauren Taylor (#12)

Valentina Shevchenko (#13)

Danielle West (#14)

Amanda Lucas (#15)

Elena Reid (#16)

Gina Carano (#17)

Yana Kunitskaya (#18)

Jessica Halverson (#19)

Christina Domke (#20)

Ana Maria (#21)

Otsu Yano (#22)

Chantalle Castellanos (#23)

Randi Miller (#24)

Jan Finney (#25)

Mens P4P #1: Jon Jones (UFC)

Flyweight (#1 Darrell Montague, CTC)

Darrell Montague (Champion) (#1, #7 P4P)

Pat Runez (#4)

Jussier da Silva (#5)

Shinichi Kojima (#6)

Alexandre Pantoja (#10)

Gianni Subba (#13)

Will Campuzano (#15)

Sergio Pettis (#18)

Dileno Lopes (#21)

Yasuhiro Urushitani (#22)

Yuki Yasunaga (#23)

Bantamweight (#1 Michael McDonald, UFC)

Masakazu Imanari (Champion) (#4)

Raphael Assuncao (#13)

Miguel Angel Torres (#14)

Cole Escovedo (#15)

Akitoshi Tamura (#17)

Masakatsu Ueda (#18)

Alexis Vila (#24)

Featherweight (#1 Jose Aldo, UFC)

Nazareno Malegarie (Champion) (#4)

Tatsuya Kawajiri (#5)

Diego Nunes (#13)

Takeshi Inoue (#14)

Joachim Hansen (#16)

Chris Mickle (#17)

James Jenkins (#21)

Shigeki Osawa (#23)

Lightweight (#1 Ronys Torres, CTC)

Ronys Torres (#1, #14 P4P)

Paul Sass (Champion) (#7)

Mairbek Taisumov (#11)

Gesias Cavalcante (#15)

Welterweight (#1 Demian Maia, UFC)

Dhiego Lima (Champion) (#2, #18 P4P)

Ben Askren (#4, #23 P4P)

Josh Neer (#19)

Eugene Fadiora (#20)

Rory MacDonald (#21)

Middleweight (#1 Jake Shields, UFC)

Jake Rosholt (#5)

Mamed Khalidov (Champion) (#6)

Mario Miranda (#12)

Dustin Jacoby (#18)

Luke Harris (#22)

Light Heavyweight (#1 Jon Jones, UFC)

Alexandre Ribeiro (Champion) (#2, #8 P4P)

Robert Drysdale (#12)

Juha Saarinen (#17)

Ralek Gracie (#19)

Muhammed Lawal (#20)

Christian M'Pumbu (#21)

Ricardo Abreu (#25)

Heavyweight (#1 Cain Velasquez, UFC)

Fedor Emelianenko (CW Champion) (#3, #10 P4P)

Josh Barnett (#8)

Dawid Baziak (#10)

Shane Carwin (#11)

Brock Lesnar (#12)

Chris Tuchscherer (#13)

Rolles Gracie (HW Champion) (#14)

Daniel Puder (#17)

Heath Herring (#19)

Philip De Fries (#24)

Other Promotions Shows

KSW 29 (Monday, Week 1, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Martin Nowak vs. Antosha Wozniak

KO of the Night: Anthony Njokuani

Jungle Fight 43 (Wednesday, Week 1, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Samuel Trinidade vs. Jordan Smith

KO of the Night: Samuel Trinidade

Submission of the Night: Fabricio Nascimento

UFC 182: Henderson vs. Melendez II (Saturday, Week 1, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Ryan Bader vs. Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho

KO of the Night: Ryan Bader

Submission of the Night: Jimi Manuwa

Bellator (Thursday, Week 2, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Rene Nazare vs. Jason Fischer

KO of the Night: Rene Nazare

Submission of the Night: Roy Boughton

One FC (Thursday, Week 2, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Hirotaka Yokoi vs. Antanas Piotrowski

Submission of the Night: Matt Lucas

SC 18: Victorious (Friday, Week 2, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Angelos Zampakikas vs. Thiago Meller

KO of the Night: Angelos Zampakikas

Submission of the Night: Henrique Santana

SFS 7 (Sunday, Week 2, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Tim Boetsch vs. Solomon Hutcherson

KO of the Night: Bruno "BC" Carvalho

Submission of the Night: Caros Fodor

Shooto: Supremacy (Thursday, Week 4, March 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Jiang Long Yun vs. Claudio Ledesma

KO of the Night: Jiang Long Yun

Submission of the Night: Masahiro Toryu

M-1 28: Cerminara vs. Darpinyan (Sunday, Week 4, March 2014)

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Fight of the Night: Kyle Bradley vs. Bogdan Cristea

KO of the Night: Popek Rak

Submission of the Night: Nissen Osterneck

CageRage · May 12, 2014

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CTC Sunday Night Fights 20: Johnson vs. Jimmo

Sunday, Week 1, April 2015 in Quebec, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Light Heavyweight: Anthony Johnson (16-7, 4-3 CTC) vs. Ryan Jimmo (18-3, 0-1 CTC)

Anthony Johnson was the first even CTC Light Heavyweight Champion, defeating Mike Kyle, Gilbert Yvel, and Ricardo Arona to win the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, but promptly lost the belt on his first defense, to current champion Alexandre Ribeiro, he bounced back with a victory over Ilir Latifi, but is now on a two fight losing streak, losing by first round submission to both Robert Drysdale, and Ricardo Abreu! Ryan Jimmo made his CTC debut in the 2014 Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, losing by Unanimous Decision to Muhammed Lawal in the Semi-Finals!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Light Heavyweight: Ralek Gracie (9-2, 6-2 CTC) vs. Ovince St. Preux (14-7, 1-2 CTC)

Ralek Gracie lost in the final of the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament to Alexandre Ribeiro, but bounced back quickly with the victory over Ricardo Arona, before entering the Season 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament, and dominating his way to tournament victory with first round submission victories over DJ Linderman, Trevor Prangley, and Robert Drysdale to earn a title shot, losing by fourth round submission to Alexandre Ribeiro in their rematch! Ovince St. Preux opened his CTC career with a Split Decision loss to Trevor Prangley in the Quarter-Finals of the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, then lost by second round submission to Hans Stringer, before righting the ship in his last fight with a Split Decision victory over Nick Penner!

UNDERCARD

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

Quarter-Final Match-Ups

Light Heavyweight Quarter-Final: Jake O'Brien (15-5, 0-1 CTC) vs. Brandon Halsey (4-2, 3-2 CTC)

Jake O'Brien opened his CTC career in the 2014 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, losing by third round knock out to Gilbert Yvel in the Semi-Finals! Brandon Halsey opened his CTC career with victories over Craig Brown, and Nick Hinchliffe, before suffering a two fight losing streak, losing to Bastien Huveneers, and Derick Schreider, before turning things around in his last fight, earning a first round TKO victory over Danny Valimaki!

Light Heavyweight Quarter-Final: Goran Reljic (13-6, 2-2 CTC) vs. Antz Nansen (2-2, 1-1 CTC)

Goran Reljic opened his CTC career with losses to Ilir Latifi, and Travis Galbraith, but is currently on a two fight winning streak, with a second round submission victory over Misha Cirkunov, and a third round submission victory over Derick Schreider! Antz Nansen opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Bastien Huveneers, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a second round knock out victory over Nick Hinchliffe!

Light Heavyweight Quarter-Final: Keith Berry (15-13, 1-3 CTC) vs. Attila Vegh (30-7-2, 0-1 CTC)

Keith Berry opened his CTC career with consecutive losses to Ricardo Abreu, Gilbert Yvel, and Cecil Erickson, before turning things around in his last fight, earning a first round TKO victory over Misha Cirkunov! Former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Attila Vegh didn't get the results he'd hoped for in his CTC debut, losing a Unanimous Decision to Bastien Huveneers!

Light Heavyweight Quarter-Final: Juha Saarinen (11-1, 1-0 CTC) vs. Hans Stringer (20-7-2, 1-2 CTC)

Juha Saarinen was impressive in his CTC debut last October, earning a first round submission victory over Virgil Zwicker! Hans Stringer opened his CTC career with a loss to Gilbert Yvel in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament, bounced back with a second round submission victory over Ovince St. Preux, but lost by first round submission to Robert Drysdale in his last fight!

Light Heavyweight: Ricardo Abreu (6-1, 4-1 CTC) vs. Trevor Prangley (28-12-1, 3-3 CTC)

Ricardo Abreu opened his CTC career with victories over Keith Berry, and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 9 Light Heavyweight Tournament, where he earned a first round TKO victory over Joe Cason in the Quarter-Finals, before losing a Unanimous Decision to Cecil Erickson in the Semi-Finals, he defeated Anthony Johnson by first round submission in his last fight! Trevor Prangley opened his CTC career with a Split Decision victory over Ovince St. Preux in the Quarter-Finals of the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Ricardo Arona in the Semi-Finals, he lost by first round knock out to Mike Kyle, then bounced back to win by first round TKO over Marcos Rogerio de Lima, and won a Unanimous Decision over Raphael Davis in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament, before losing by first round submission to Ralek Gracie in the Semi-Finals!

Light Heavyweight: Emanuel Newton (22-9-1, 1-1 CTC) vs. Dwayne Lewis (14-8, 1-0 CTC)

Emanuel Newton opened his CTC career in the 2014 Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a second round submission victory over Roger Hollett in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Muhammed Lawal in the Finals! Dwayne Lewis looked good in his CTC debut, earning a third round knock out victory over Roger Hollett!

Light Heavyweight: Hiroshi Izumi (8-2, CTC Debut) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (13-13, 1-3 CTC)

Hiroshi Izumi won a Silver Medal in Judo at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, while he offers little in the stand-up, his wrestling, takedowns, and grappling are world class! Izumi was both Light Heavyweight King of Pancrase, and WSOF Light Heavyweight Champion when he signed with the CTC, in his last three fights he became Light Heavyweight King of Pancrase with a first round submission victory over Daijiro Matsui, won the WSOF Light Heavyweight Title with a first round submission victory over Mike Nickels, and retained the WSOF Title with a second round submission victory over George Bush III! Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou opened his CTC career with consecutive losses to Ralek Gracie, Ricardo Abreu, and Gilbert Yvel, before righting the ship in his last fight, earning a first round submission victory over DJ Linderman!

Light Heavyweight: Victor Valimaki (18-9, 2-1 CTC) vs. Gilbert Yvel (43-18-1, 1 NC, 5-2 CTC)

Victor Valimaki opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Misha Cirkunov, then dropped a Unanimous Decision to Eliot Marshall, but won a Split Decision over Marcus Sursa in his last fight! Since losing to Anthony Johnson in the Semi-Finals of the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, Gilbert YVel earned victories over Keith Berry, and Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a third round knock out victory over Jake O'Brien in the Semi-Finals, and a first round TKO victory over Travis Galbraith in the Final to earn a title shot, where he lost by second round submission to Alexandre Ribeiro in his last fight!

Light Heavyweight: Jan Blachowicz (19-5, 2-2 CTC) vs. Eliot Marshall (11-5, 1-1 CTC)

Jan Blachowicz opened his CTC career with a first round TKO loss to Ricardo Arona in the Quarter-Finals of the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, but bounced back with a first round knock out victory over Joe Cason, and a second round submission victory over Krzysztof Piechota, but lost by third round submission to Travis Galbraith in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament in his last fight! Eliot Marshall lost by Unanimous Decision to Robert Drysdale in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament, but earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Victor Valimaki in his last fight!

Light Heavyweight: Robert Drysdale (11-2, 7-2 CTC) vs. Mathias Schuck (8-3, 0-2 CTC)

Since defeating Cecil Erickson to win the Sunday Night Fights 9 Light Heavyweight Tournament, Robert Drysdale entered the Season 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a second round submission victory over Wilson Gouveia in the Quarter-Finals, a first round submission victory over Anthony Johnson in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Ralek Gracie in the Finals, he earned a first round submission victory over Ricardo Arona in his last fight! Mathias Schuck opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Ilir Latifi, and lost by Split Decision to Christian M'Pumbu in his last fight!

Light Heavyweight: Roger Hollett (14-7, 1-2 CTC) vs. Joe Cason (9-3, 1-2 CTC)

Roger Hollett opened his CTC career in the 2014 Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, losing by second round submission to Emanuel Newton in the Semi-Finals, then lost by third round knock out to Dwayne Lewis, but won a Unanimous Decision over DJ Linderman in his last fight! Joe Cason opened his CTC career with a first round knock out loss to Jan Blachowicz, and a first round TKO loss to Ricardo Abreu, before earning a second round TKO victory over Derick Schreider in his last fight!

Light Heavyweight: Ilir Latifi (9-4, 1 NC, 2-1 CTC) vs. Mike Kyle (20-11-1, 1-1 CTC)

Ilir Latifi opened his CTC career with a Split Decision victory over Goran Reljic, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Mathias Schuck, before losing to Anthony Johnson by first round TKO in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament! Mike Kyle lost by first round TKO to Anthony Johnson in the Quarter-Finals of the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a first round knock out victory over Trevor Prangley!

Light Heavyweight: Travis Galbraith (22-10, 4-2 CTC) vs. Craig Brown (7-5, 0-1 CTC)

Travis Galbraith opened his CTC career with consecutive victories over Goran Reljic, Hector Ramirez, and Danny Valimaki before entering the 2014 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a third round submission victory over Jan Blachowicz in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Gilbert Yvel in the Finals, he dropped a Unanimous Decision to Cecil Erickson in his last fight! Craig Brown made his CTC debut way back in August 2013, losing a Unanimous Decision to Brandon Halsey, and has not fought since!

Light Heavyweight: Raphael Davis (13-4, 1-2 CTC) vs. Wilson Gouveia (13-9, 0-1 CTC)

Raphael Davis opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Alexandre Ribeiro in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament, bounced back with a first round submission victory over Hector Ramirez, but dropped a Unanimous Decision to Trevor Prangley in his last fight! Wilson Gouveia made his CTC debut in the Season 3 Light Heavyweight Tournament, losing by second round submission to Robert Drysdale in the Quarter-Finals!

Light Heavyweight: Krzysztof Piechota (9-2, 2-2 CTC) vs. Marcus Sursa (13-8, 0-1 CTC)

Krzysztof Piechota opened his CTC run in the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Kelly Anundson in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round submission to Alexandre Ribeiro in the Semi-Finals, he lost by second round submission to Jan Blachowicz, before bouncing back with a first round submission victory over Marcos Rogerio de Lima! Marcus Sursa made his CTC debut in January, losing a Split Decision to Victor Valimaki!

Weigh-In Results

Anthony Johnson (205) vs. Ryan Jimmo (205)

Ralek Gracie (205) vs. Ovince St. Preux (205)

Ricardo Abreu (205) vs. Trevor Prangley (205)

Emanuel Newton (205) vs. Dwayne Lewis (205)

Hiroshi Izumi (205) vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou (205)

Jake O'Brien (215)* vs. Brandon Halsey (205)

Victor Valimaki (205) vs. Gilbert Yvel (205)

Goran Reljic (205) vs. Antz Nansen (205)

Jan Blachowicz (205) vs. Eliot Marshall (205)

Keith Berry (205) vs. Attila Vegh (205)

Robert Drysdale (205) vs. Mathias Schuck (205)

Juha Saarinen (205) vs. Hans Stringer (205)

Roger Hollett (205) vs. Joe Cason (205)

Ilir Latifi (205) vs. Mike Kyle (205)

Travis Galbraith (205) vs. Craig Brown (205)

Raphael Davis (205) vs. Wilson Gouveia (205)

Krzysztof Piechota (205) vs. Marcus Sursa (205)

*Jake O'Brien missed weight by 10 lbs, and will forfeit part of his purse. The tournament will go forward as planned, but if O'Brien wins he will not earn a spot in the Season 5 Light Heavyweight Tournament!

CTC Sunday Night Fights 20: Johnson vs. Jimmo Full Fight Card

LHW: Anthony Johnson vs. Ryan Jimmo

LHW: Ralek Gracie vs. Ovince St. Preux

LHW Final: O'Brien/Halsey/Reljic/Nansen vs. Berry/Vegh/Saarinen/Stringer

LHW: Ricardo Abreu vs. Trevor Prangley

LHW SF: O'Brien/Halsey vs. Reljic/Nansen

LHW: Emanuel Newton vs. Dwayne Lewis

LHW SF: Berry/Vegh vs. Saarinen/Stringer

LHW: Hiroshi Izumi vs. Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou

LHW QF: Jake O'Brien vs. Brandon Halsey

LHW: Victor Valimaki vs. Gilbert Yvel

LHW QF: Goran Reljic vs. Antz Nansen

LHW: Jan Blachowicz vs. Eliot Marshall

LHW QF: Keith Berry vs. Attila Vegh

LHW: Robert Drysdale vs. Mathias Schuck

LHW QF: Juha Saarinen vs. Hans Stringer

LHW: Roger Hollett vs. Joe Cason

LHW: Ilir Latifi vs. Mike Kyle

LHW: Travis Galbraith vs. Craig Brown

LHW: Raphael Davis vs. Wilson Gouveia

LHW: Krzysztof Piechota vs. Marcus Sursa

CageRage · May 14, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/87CTCSundayNightFights20_zpseb88cb0f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/87CTCSundayNightFights20_zpseb88cb0f.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Sunday, Week 1, April 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Montreal, Quebec</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Dish Network in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On DirecTV Latin America in Mexico, South, and Central America</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Primetime in United Kingdom</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Sky Italia in Europe</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%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/krzysztofpiechotactcsnf20_zpsd5a90604.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/krzysztofpiechotactcsnf20_zpsd5a90604.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/marcussursactcsnf20_zpsebaca643.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/marcussursactcsnf20_zpsebaca643.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A jab misses, allowing Sursa to counter-strike with a kick to the body. >Piechota tries for a left jab but Sursa moves out of range. >Piechota comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Sursa attempts to avoid Piechota as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Sursa avoided Piechota. >Sursa comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Piechota attempts to avoid Sursa as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Piechota avoided Sursa. >Piechota steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. >Sursa comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Piechota. >Piechota sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Sursa is able to defend against it. >Sursa comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Piechota. >Piechota sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Sursa is able to defend it. >Sursa looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Piechota. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Piechota backs away to create some more space. >Sursa steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Not letting Sursa settle at all, Piechota comes in closer. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Piechota. >Piechota doesn't get the takedown, Sursa was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >Sursa has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Piechota down. >A sweep of the legs is successful, Piechota has to pull guard. >Sursa begins trying to pass the guard. >Piechota keeps his guard secure. >Piechota attempts a triangle choke on Sursa from the bottom of the guard. >Sursa pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >We move into the second half of this round. >Looking to catch his breath, Sursa is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Piechota brings his legs up and tries to lock Sursa in a triangle choke. >Sursa pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >Sursa attempts to pass guard. >After a struggle, he gets to half guard. >Sursa throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Piechota reaches over and tries to lock Sursa in a guillotine. >Piechota gets a guillotine but cannot get Sursa to tap out! >The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over. >The hold is released, Piechota realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. >In guard, Sursa catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Sursa lies on top of Piechota, basically smothering him. >Sursa tries to pass the guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Moving forward, Sursa counters a left jab with a pair of nice shots to the body. >Sursa drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Piechota isn't buying it. >Sursa shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Piechota attempts to avoid Sursa as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Piechota saw it coming and got out of range. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Sursa tries to pick Piechota up for a slam. >Sursa gets it! Piechota manages to pull half guard upon impact. >Sursa throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Sursa starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't get free of half guard. >Piechota works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >It's a bad choice though, as Sursa seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. >Marcus Sursa is looking really tired. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Sursa throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Sursa tries to slip behind and take the back. >Sursa takes the back, Piechota couldn't stop it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Piechota is in huge trouble now, as Sursa successfully gets both hooks in. >Sursa unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Piechota. >Sursa attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Piechota doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Breathing very hard, Krzysztof Piechota is looking ragged. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >From the looks of things, I don't think Marcus Sursa has much energy left. >A tired-looking Piechota throws a couple of ragged punches to get Sursa to cover up, then tries a takedown. >Sursa stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Piechota into a clinch. >Sursa tries to pick Piechota up for a slam. >He gets Piechota up! Sursa slams him down, ending up in guard. >Sursa attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Piechota tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Sursa. >Sursa tries to pass the guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >The gas tank looks empty on Marcus Sursa. >Piechota brings his legs up and tries to lock Sursa in a triangle choke. >Piechota gets the triangle fully applied...and there's the tap out! >The winner, by submission; Krzysztof Piechota! Official Result: Krzysztof Piechota defeats Marcus 'Money' Sursa (Submission (Triangle) in 3:23 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/raphaeldavisctcsnf20_zpsaaabea4a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/raphaeldavisctcsnf20_zpsaaabea4a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/wilsongouveiactcsnf20_zps03bce169.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/wilsongouveiactcsnf20_zps03bce169.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! >Gouveia avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Moving in closer, Davis looks like he may want to wrestle Gouveia. >Gouveia is pulled into a grapple. >Davis tries to wrestle Gouveia backward and up against the cage. >Davis does it, Gouveia is stuck with his back to the cage. >Davis pins Gouveia up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. >Davis smothers Gouveia up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds. >Davis keeps Gouveia up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. >Davis tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Gouveia struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled. >Davis tries dirty boxing, but Gouveia out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. >Davis looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Gouveia is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. >Gouveia partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch. >Davis is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gouveia. >Gouveia is pulled into a grapple. >Davis tries to wrestle Gouveia backward and up against the cage. >Davis achieves it, pinning Gouveia to the cage. >Davis tries to maintain control, but Gouveia wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Davis ends up backed against the cage. >Davis is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. >Davis waits for Gouveia to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >Davis tries dirty boxing, but Gouveia out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Gouveia tries to foot stomp Davis, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage. >Raphael Davis is breathing very hard. >The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. >A drained-looking Davis tries to close the distance between them. >Gouveia strikes first and manages to rock Davis with a solid right! >Gouveia shoots in for a takedown. >Davis first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Gouveia the the floor and gain side control! >Davis throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Davis fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Gouveia tries to sweep Davis but can't do it. >Wilson Gouveia is looking really tired. >Davis keeps Gouveia guessing with a few quick strikes. >Davis attempts the mount. >Gouveia keeps Davis from mounting him. >Gouveia tries to ensnare an arm. >Davis defends it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Davis begins trying to get himself behind Gouveia. >Gouveia doesn't allow Davis to take his back. >Raphael Davis looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Gouveia attempts to secure an arm-in guillotine. >The guillotine is applied, but with only a few seconds left there isn't time to tighten it for the tap! >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Gouveia counters a left jab by hitting a series of quick jabs. >There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Gouveia. >Gouveia goes under an attempted counter right hand. >Gouveia gets the takedown! Davis pulls guard. >Gouveia looks to pass guard and get side control. >Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. >Wilson Gouveia looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Gouveia tries to pass the half guard. >He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Gouveia attempts to kimura Davis from side control. >Davis gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Wilson Gouveia! Official Result: Wilson Gouveia defeats Raphael Davis (Submission (Kimura) in 3:02 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/travisgalbraithctcsnf20_zps5c9e42f4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/travisgalbraithctcsnf20_zps5c9e42f4.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/craigbrownctcsnf20_zpsdaf2b210.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/craigbrownctcsnf20_zpsdaf2b210.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 feint sets up a right head kick attempt from Galbraith, but Brown moves out of range at the last moment. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Brown to fire back with a left jab to the cheek. >After a flurry of punches miss, Brown is able to strike back with a crisp jab. >Galbraith comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Brown. >Brown keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >Galbraith throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Brown. >Brown cannot stop the takedown, Galbraith drove in with too much pace and power. >Brown ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Galbraith, with his back pressed against the cage. >Galbraith fires away with big rights, but Brown deals with them fairly well. >Galbraith looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Brown from a seated position onto his back. >He is much too good for Brown, and gets the mount! >Galbraith tries to lock Brown in an armbar. >The armbar is fully applied, Brown has no option but to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Travis Galbraith! Official Result: Travis 'The Gladiator' Galbraith defeats Craig 'Farmer' Brown (Submission (Armbar) in 3:44 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ilirlatifictcsnf20_zps7702e526.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ilirlatifictcsnf20_zps7702e526.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/mikekylectcsnf20_zps9da76579.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/mikekylectcsnf20_zps9da76579.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! >Latifi steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >Latifi steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Latifi catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Kyle has to pull guard. >Latifi begins trying to pass the guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >Kyle attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Latifi blocks the triangle attempt. >Latifi fires away with big punches, but Kyle keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Kyle uses his legs to push Latifi back, and tries to scramble for position. >The scramble results in Kyle being on his back with Latifi in side control. >Latifi fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Latifi blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Latifi throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Kyle uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. >Latifi manages to come out on top, with Kyle pulling half guard. >In half guard, Latifi catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Latifi throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Latifi tries to lock Kyle into an arm triangle. >Kyle defends himself well and is in no danger. >Kyle uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. >The scramble leaves Kyle turtled up, facing Latifi. >Latifi pounds away on Kyle, landing several good shots to the side of the head in the process. >Latifi pounds away with right hands, but Kyle absorbs them and manages to stand back up. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Latifi slips out of the way of a jab. >Latifi shoots in for a takedown. >Kyle sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Kyle avoids the takedown attempt. >Latifi steps back to avoid a left jab. >Latifi slips out of the way of a jab. >Latifi slips out of the way of a jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Latifi slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice left hand. >Latifi moves out of range of a flurry 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! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Latifi telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. >Latifi isn't drawn in by Kyle feinting to his left. >Latifi avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Mike Kyle looks very tired out there. >Latifi avoids a flurry of punches. >Latifi shoots in for a takedown. >Kyle attempts to avoid Latifi as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Kyle saw it coming and got out of range. >Latifi avoids a jab. >Kyle throws a looping punch, but Latifi avoids it. >Latifi doesn't press the issue, allowing Kyle to circle. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Kyle avoids a jab and scores with a crisp left hand punch. >Kyle comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Latifi seems happy to engage with Kyle in the pocket. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Kyle has the angle to counter with a sudden huge right uppercut that knocks Latifi out cold! >Mike 'MAK' Kyle takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Mike 'MAK' Kyle defeats Ilir 'The Sledgehammer' Latifi (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:51 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/rogerhollettctcsnf20_zps861a7305.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/rogerhollettctcsnf20_zps861a7305.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/joecasonctcsnf29_zpsfa9bcfef.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/joecasonctcsnf29_zpsfa9bcfef.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! >Hollett counters a wayward left jab with a nice left hand. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >From the pocket, Hollett shoots in for a double leg. >Cason tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, Cason is on his back and pulls guard. >Hollett looks to pass guard and get side control. >After a struggle, he gets to half guard. >Hollett tries to pass the half guard. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Hollett blocks Cason as he tries a sweep from half guard. >Hollett looks to pass half guard and get side control. >Cason comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Hollett in half guard. >Hollett blocks an attempted sweep. >Hollett attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >He can't get free of half guard. >Cason uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. >Hollett manages to come out on top, with Cason pulling half guard. >In half guard, Hollett begins working to get side control. >He can't get free of half guard. >Hollett blocks an attempted sweep. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Hollett starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Cason doesn't let Hollett get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Using an underhook to set it up, Cason looks to scramble for position. >Hollett manages to come out on top, with Cason pulling guard. >Time slips away as Hollett successfully keeps Cason stuck against the ground. >Hollett tries to control Cason against the ground, but finds it a struggle. >Cason raises his legs and tries to get Hollett into a triangle choke. >Hollett defends well against it. >Hollett starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Cason keeps his guard secure. >Cason raises his legs and tries to get Hollett into a triangle choke. >Hollett doesn't let Cason get it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >In guard, Hollett begins working to pass to side control. >He passes to half guard. >Roger Hollett doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Hollett keeps Cason guessing with a few quick strikes. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Cason counters a wayward left jab with a leg kick. >Hollett, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Cason. >Hollett grabs Cason and pulls him into a grapple. >Cason gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Hollett uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Hollett uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Cason as they grapple. >Hollett is looking to muscle Cason back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Cason pinned to the cage. >Roger Hollett looks very, very tired. >Hollett tries to smother Cason against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Hollett against the cage instead. >Joe Cason looks very tired out there. >Cason hits Hollett with a short, sharp right uppercut, knocking him down! >Moving quickly, Cason secures mount! >Cason unloads with some big elbows, but Hollett deals with them comfortably. >Hollett tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but doesn't budge Cason. >Roger Hollett looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Cason unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Hollett is able to deal with most of them. >Cason pounds away with elbows from the mount, hitting several big shots. >Joe Cason seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Cason pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Hollett covers up well. >Hollett tries to move Cason out of mount but can't. >Cason fires away with big elbows, but Hollett covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Cason blocks an attempt to move him from mount. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Cason attempts an armbar. >Hollett does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control. >Hollett tries to ensnare Cason in an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Cason is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >Shockingly, Hollett loses it! Cason pops his head free, and has somehow survived! >Joe Cason looks exhausted. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Cason has been instructed to try and pick Hollett off with counter striking in this round. >A right kick to the legs misses and Hollett fires back with a high kick, sending Cason crashing down to the ground, out cold! >Roger Hollett takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: Roger 'Hulk' Hollett defeats Joe Cason (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:29 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/juhasaarinenctcsnf20_zps07fc446b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/juhasaarinenctcsnf20_zps07fc446b.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/hansstringerctcsnf20_zps1a2690bb.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/hansstringerctcsnf20_zps1a2690bb.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>A place in the semi-finals of tonight's tournament is at stake. >There's the opening bell! >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Saarinen drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Stringer in with a feint. >Saarinen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Stringer. >They start grappling, Stringer looks happy to engage Saarinen at close quarters. >Saarinen is trying to muscle Stringer up against the cage. >Saarinen manages it, and controls Stringer up against the cage. >Saarinen moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Saarinen slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean left jab. >Using head movement, Saarinen slips past a left jab and counters with a solid punch. >Stringer uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Stringer comes in closer, looking to clinch with Saarinen. >Saarinen keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to clinch. >Saarinen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Stringer. >Stringer finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Saarinen is looking to muscle Stringer back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Stringer pinned to the cage. >Saarinen moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Stringer uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Stringer is getting in closer to Saarinen, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Not keen on getting too close to Stringer, Saarinen uses movement to keep out of reach. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Stringer throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Saarinen. >Stringer goes under an attempted counter right hand. >Stringer gets a single leg takedown! Saarinen pulls guard off it. >Stringer attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Stringer isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Stringer gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Saarinen quickly scrambles. >The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other. >A flicked jab from Saarinen only finds gloves. >Not letting up, Stringer quickly steps in closer to attack Saarinen. >Stringer looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Moving in closer, Stringer looks like he may want to wrestle Saarinen. >Not keen on wrestling Stringer, Saarinen uses movement to keep out of reach. >Juha Saarinen is looking really tired. >A visibly tired Saarinen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Stringer. >Saarinen gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Stringer looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Saarinen now has Stringer standing in the pocket. >Stringer shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Stringer doesn't get the takedown, Saarinen was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >Saarinen is looking to muscle Stringer back against the cage. >Saarinen does it, Stringer is stuck with his back to the cage. >Juha Saarinen looks very, very tired. >Hans Stringer is looking really tired. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Saarinen drives a knee to the thigh area. >Saarinen tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Stringer isn't allowing it. >Stringer catches an unsuspecting Saarinen in a guillotine, and falls backward to apply even more pressure! >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please!</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! >Saarinen avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a stinging left jab. >Saarinen steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Stringer counters a left jab by using a right body kick. >Saarinen comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Saarinen is in the pocket, ready to attack Stringer. >Saarinen, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Stringer. >Stringer is too quick, and manages to hit Saarinen with a good clean left jab. >Stringer comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Saarinen seems happy to engage with Stringer in the pocket. >Looking tired, Stringer comes in closer, attempting to clinch with Saarinen. >Saarinen tries to counter with a takedown, but Stringer defended it well. >From the looks of things, I don't think Hans Stringer has much energy left. >We move into the second half of this round. >Saarinen throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Stringer. >Stringer sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Saarinen can't get the takedown, Stringer was too quick to back away. >Juha Saarinen looks totally gassed. >Saarinen keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Stringer presses in closer to attack. >Although visibly tired, Stringer looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Stringer is in the pocket, ready to attack Saarinen. >Saarinen, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Stringer tries for a left jab but Saarinen uses head movement to avoid it. >From the pocket, Saarinen sees a body kick coming and hits a clean left jab. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >It sounded like his corner told Stringer to hit Saarinen with everything he has in this round. >Moving forward, Saarinen counters a series of wayward big punches with a crisp left hand punch. >A flurry of punches miss Saarinen and allow him to counter-strike with a nice jab. >Hans Stringer looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Stringer throws a barrage of big right hands but Saarinen moves out of range. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Stringer to fire back with a barrage of big right hands! >Saarinen backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! >Stringer runs in and tries to finish with a barrage of big punches, but Saarinen recovers quickly enough to cover up and absorb them. >Saarinen avoids a flurry of punches. >Saarinen counters a flurry of punches by hitting a left. >We move into the second half of this round. >Saarinen throws three punches in quick succession, but Stringer was out of range. >Not letting Saarinen settle at all, Stringer comes in closer. >Stringer tries for a left jab but Saarinen moves out of range. >Stringer sneaks a glance at his corner. >Saarinen doesn't press the issue, allowing Stringer to circle. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Stringer slips out of the way of a jab. >Stringer comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Saarinen counters with a left jab that catches Stringer hard. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has Stringer as the winner. >Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Saarinen. >Judge #3 has given Stringer the win. >So the winner, by split decision, is Hans Stringer! Official Result: Hans Stringer defeats Juha 'Juice' Saarinen (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/robertdrysdalectcsnf20_zps711f171a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/robertdrysdalectcsnf20_zps711f171a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/mathiasschuckctcsnf20_zpsa6c679dd.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/mathiasschuckctcsnf20_zpsa6c679dd.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! >Drysdale springs forward, trying to surprise Schuck and grab one of his legs! >Getting hold of a leg, Drysdale tries to get Schuck into a kneebar but it is defended well. >Schuck does have to fall backward though, and ends up pulling guard. >Drysdale begins trying to pass the guard. >Drysdale passes to side control with ease. >Drysdale attempts the mount. >He mounts Schuck. >Drysdale fires away with big elbows, but Schuck covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Schuck tries to move Drysdale enough to get half guard, but can't get enough space. >Drysdale unloads with some big elbows, but Schuck deals with them comfortably. >Schuck tries to get to half guard but can't. >Drysdale has solid control over Schuck, and starts pounding away with strikes. >Schuck is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Drysdale! >The referee gives Schuck time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight! >Robert Drysdale takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Robert Drysdale defeats Mathias Schuck (TKO (Strikes) in 3:37 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/keithberryctcsnf20_zpsd03a0308.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/keithberryctcsnf20_zpsd03a0308.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/attilaveghctcsnf20_zps96e3cedf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/attilaveghctcsnf20_zps96e3cedf.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 semi-finals await the winner. >The fight begins! >Vegh steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches. >A leg kick misses badly, giving Berry an opening to score with a clean left. >Vegh gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Vegh looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. >Berry defends it well though, and slips away from Vegh. >Berry uses a feint to get Vegh off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. >Vegh comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Berry tries to avoid the takedown. >Berry avoids the takedown attempt. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Vegh looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. >Berry defends it well and slips away from his opponent. >A left kick to the legs misses and Berry fires back with a crisp left hand punch. >Vegh avoids a jab. >Berry counters an errant right jab with a left. >Berry throws a barrage of big right hands after using a feint to trick Vegh into committing to a strike, but he moves out of range just in time. >Berry counters a right jab with a clean left. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Berry avoids a kick to the leg and hits a crisp jab. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Berry feints an attack, keeping Vegh on his toes. >Vegh steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Berry uses a feint to get Vegh off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark. >Vegh steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Vegh looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam. >Berry doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Vegh. >Berry counters a weak left kick with a nice left hand. >Vegh slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Vegh steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >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>>And here we go, round two! >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Vegh is trying to push Berry so that his back is up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Berry pinned to the cage. >Vegh attempts to wrestle Berry to the ground. >He has the takedown! Berry pulls guard. >Vegh looks to get past the guard. >He passes to side control. >Vegh begins trying to get himself behind Berry. >Vegh takes the back, Berry couldn't stop it. >Vegh attempts an armbar. >Berry pulls free, meaning Vegh loses a great position and is now held down in side control. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Berry pounds away with punches from side control and Vegh is having trouble doing anything about it! >With Vegh taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match! >The winner, by TKO; Keith Berry! Official Result: Keith 'KO Kid' Berry defeats Attila 'Pumukli' Vegh (TKO (Strikes) in 3:01 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/janblachowiczctcsnf20_zps5677029f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/janblachowiczctcsnf20_zps5677029f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/eliotmarshallctcsnf20_zps0f309224.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/eliotmarshallctcsnf20_zps0f309224.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 jab misses and Marshall counters with a solid left jab. >Blachowicz uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Marshall to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Marshall tries to hook a guillotine as Blachowicz comes in. >Marshall can't get the guillotine choke. >Blachowicz gets a single leg takedown, but as soon as Marshall hits the ground he spins out and away and gets back to his feet. >Marshall counters a flurry of punches by hitting a jab. >Blachowicz counters an errant left jab with a stinging left jab. >Blachowicz looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Marshall. >They start grappling, Marshall looks happy to engage Blachowicz at close quarters. >Clinched with Marshall, Blachowicz looks to try and take him down. >Blachowicz can't get the takedown, Marshall defended it well. >Marshall tries to uses a whizzer to turn Blachowicz, but is blocked from doing so. >Blachowicz is looking to muscle Marshall back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Marshall pinned to the cage. >Blachowicz tries some dirty boxing, but Marshall wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Blachowicz ends up backed against the cage instead. >Blachowicz wrestles back against Marshall, not letting him maintain control for any length of time. >With Blachowicz stuck against the cage, Marshall tries to complete a takedown. >He has the takedown; Blachowicz didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard. >Blachowicz tries to sweep Marshall but can't do it. >Blachowicz is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Marshall off of him. >Marshall is trying to pass guard. >Blachowicz comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Marshall in guard. >Grabbing an arm, Blachowicz attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Marshall blocks the attempt. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >In guard, Marshall begins working to pass to side control. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Securing an arm, Blachowicz then brings his legs up and tries to lock Marshall in a triangle choke. >Marshall defends well against it. >Looking to catch his breath, Marshall is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Blachowicz brings his legs up and tries to lock Marshall in a triangle choke. >In a show of great skill, Marshall spins out of the triangle attempt and gains side control. >Marshall attempts an americana. >Blachowicz fights off the americana attempt. >Marshall blocks Blachowicz as he tries a transition to guard. >Marshall throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Marshall blocks Blachowicz as he tries a sweep from side control. >Marshall throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Marshall tries to lock Blachowicz into an arm triangle. >Marshall gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, but Blachowicz is still trying to fight out of it! >No! He breaks free. That was really close. >Blachowicz tries to move to guard, but Marshall doesn't allow it. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Marshall tries to ensnare Blachowicz in an armbar. >Marshall gets an armbar fully applied! >Shockingly, Marshall loses it! Blachowicz pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! >Blachowicz tries to move to guard, but Marshall doesn't allow it. >Jan Blachowicz is looking really tired. >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! >Marshall catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Blachowicz manages to pull guard. >Marshall throws a few right hands to the body. >The clock runs down as Blachowicz is being smothered against the ground by Marshall. >Marshall looks to pass guard and get side control. >Blachowicz finds his opponent too skilled, and Marshall passes guard into side control. >Marshall begins trying to get himself behind Blachowicz. >Marshall takes the back, Blachowicz couldn't stop it. >Marshall successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >We move into the second half of this round. >Marshall, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Marshall flattens Blachowicz out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! >The winner, by submission, is Eliot 'The Fire' Marshall! Official Result: Eliot 'The Fire' Marshall defeats Jan Blachowicz (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:56 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/goranreljicctcsnf20_zps4bb3e43c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/goranreljicctcsnf20_zps4bb3e43c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/antznansenctcsnf20_zps0f4a6446.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/antznansenctcsnf20_zps0f4a6446.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 semi-finals await the winner. >The fight begins! >Reljic avoids a nice combination and hits a solid left jab. >Reljic slips out of the way of a jab. >Reljic throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Nansen sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Nansen avoided Reljic. >Nansen counters an errant left jab with some big right hands! >Standing in the pocket, Reljic catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it, into half guard. >Reljic attempts to pass half guard. >Reljic struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Reljic blocks Nansen as he tries a sweep from half guard. >Reljic reaches over and tries to lock Nansen in an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Nansen has no option but to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Goran Reljic! Official Result: Goran Reljic defeats 'Notorious' Antz Nansen (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/victorvalimakictcsnf20_zpsc66670a7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/victorvalimakictcsnf20_zpsc66670a7.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/gilbertyvelctcsnf20_zpsa830e169.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/gilbertyvelctcsnf20_zpsa830e169.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! >Yvel throws a feint. >Yvel feints stepping in. >Valimaki steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Advancing, Valimaki counters a left jab by using a jab. >Yvel slams a crisp right into the gloves of Valimaki, but can't follow up. >Not letting up, Valimaki quickly steps in closer to attack Yvel. >Valimaki comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown is successful, Yvel pulls guard. >Valimaki punches down at Yvel, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Using his leg strength to push Valimaki back a bit, Yvel looks to scramble for position. >The scramble ends with both fighters standing, facing each other. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Yvel to fire back with a right kick to the thigh. >Valimaki drops down as if going for a double leg, but it's just a fake. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Yvel tries for a left jab but Valimaki moves out of range. >Valimaki slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean jab. >Valimaki comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Valimaki is now standing in the pocket. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >From the pocket, Valimaki shoots in for a double leg. >The takedown is completed, Yvel is on his back and pulls guard. >Valimaki begins trying to pass the guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Yvel pulls Valimaki down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head. >Valimaki looks to get past the guard. >Yvel keeps Valimaki in guard. >Yvel glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Valimaki. >Valimaki attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Yvel keeps Valimaki in guard. >Yvel uses his legs to push Valimaki away, into a standing position. >Valimaki looks to get on top of Yvel. >Yvel moves quickly, scrambling for position before Valimaki can get a hold. >Valimaki ends up in side control. >Valimaki attempts an armbar. >Valimaki gets the armbar fully applied and Yvel has to tap out! >Victor 'The Matrix' Valimaki takes the win by submission! Official Result: Victor 'The Matrix' Valimaki defeats Gilbert 'The Hurricane' Yvel (Submission (Armbar) in 9:10 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/jakeobrienctcsnf20_zps3fb6bb31.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/jakeobrienctcsnf20_zps3fb6bb31.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/brandonhalseyctcsnf20_zps50055c6a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/brandonhalseyctcsnf20_zps50055c6a.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>A semi-final spot is up for grabs. >The fight begins! >A jab misses and Halsey counters with a crisp left hand punch. >There's a takedown attempt from Halsey. >O'Brien tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, O'Brien avoided Halsey. >A clever feint sets up a series of big punches that land and knock Halsey down! >O'Brien moves in quickly, kneeling beside Halsey and starting to hammer down with punches! >O'Brien fires away with punches, Halsey is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! >The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >The winner, by TKO, is 'Irish' Jake O'Brien! Official Result: 'Irish' Jake O'Brien defeats Brandon Halsey (TKO (Strikes) in 1:21 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/hiroshiizumictcsnf20_zpsf09c7493.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/hiroshiizumictcsnf20_zpsf09c7493.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/rameauthierrysokoudjouctcsnf20_zpsd4aadf77.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/rameauthierrysokoudjouctcsnf20_zpsd4aadf77.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! >Izumi catches a weak right kick to the legs and shows his judo roots by going straight for a trip, getting it! Sokoudjou manages to pull guard. >Izumi tries to smother Sokoudjou but can't keep control long enough. >Sokoudjou tries to pull Izumi in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >Izumi attempts to pass guard. >Izumi isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Sokoudjou manages to scoot them both backward until they are against the cage. >Izumi cannot stop Sokoudjou from walking his way up via the cage, but does retain control. >With the cage trapping Sokoudjou, Izumi looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >Sokoudjou digs in and manages to block the throw. >Sokoudjou tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >With the cage trapping Sokoudjou, Izumi looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >Sokoudjou keeps his composure, and Izumi cannot get enough leverage to throw him. >Sokoudjou turns Izumi slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >Izumi looks to take Sokoudjou down by setting up a judo throw. >Sokoudjou shows stubborn resistance and Izumi cannot execute the throw. >Sokoudjou turns Izumi slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >With the cage trapping Sokoudjou, Izumi looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >Izumi can't get the leverage to execute the throw, but does get behind Sokoudjou when he attempts to wriggle free. >Sokoudjou tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Izumi tries to take Sokoudjou down from behind. >Izumi tries hard but cannot get Sokoudjou off of his feet, and is eventually reversed so that his back is against the cage. >Sokoudjou takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Izumi uses head movement to avoid a combination of punches, then counters with a stinging jab. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Sokoudjou backs away to create some more space. >Sokoudjou slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice left hand. >Sokoudjou comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Izumi tries to wrestle Sokoudjou backward and up against the cage. >Izumi can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. >Izumi out-wrestles Sokoudjou and breaks the grapple. >Sokoudjou looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Izumi. >Izumi waits for Sokoudjou to step in, then he scores with a quick takedown. >Izumi tries to pass the guard. >He passes to half guard. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Izumi attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. >Sokoudjou keeps Izumi in half guard. >The time runs out on round one. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Between rounds, his corner told Sokoudjou to be aggressive and really let his hands go. >Izumi slips out of the way of a crazy spinning back fist. >Sokoudjou slips past a left jab and fires back with a massive right hand, knocking Izumi down to the ground...he is out cold! >The winner, by Knock Out, is 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou! Official Result: 'The African Assassin' Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou defeats Hiroshi Izumi (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/keithberryctcsnf20_zpsd03a0308.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/keithberryctcsnf20_zpsd03a0308.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/hansstringerctcsnf20_zps1a2690bb.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/hansstringerctcsnf20_zps1a2690bb.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner will book a place in the finals of tonight's tournament. >The fight begins! >Stringer moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face. >Stringer avoids a nice combination and hits a right kick to the thigh. >Stringer comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Berry stuffed it. >A nice combination fails to land, allowing Stringer to hit back with a crisp jab. >Moving in closer, Berry looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Stringer now has Berry standing in the pocket. >Stringer slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the knee. >Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll. >Berry slips past a jab and scores with a solid right hook to the body. >Berry lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a straight left. >Always alert, Stringer uses good head movement to avoid a barrage of big right hands. >Stringer manages to avoid a nice combination and counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Keith Berry is now clearly favouring one leg. >Stringer is doing the smart thing by targeting the legs. >It will slow Berry down considerably and lessen the threat of his striking. >Berry sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a clean left jab. >A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Stringer, who covered up well. >Berry dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid right hook to the body. >Berry throws a left jab but Stringer uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Using head movement, Stringer slips past a left jab and counters with a hard inside leg kick. >Keith Berry is finding it hard to put any weight on his injured leg. >Ouch! Berry falls to the floor, that kick must have caught him low by accident! >He signals that he will be able to continue in a moment. >The clock is stoppped, giving him time to recover. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Berry looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Berry moves into the pocket. >Berry comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Stringer. >Stringer ends up grappling for supremacy with Berry. >Stringer gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Berry uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Berry is trying to muscle Stringer up against the cage. >Berry can't manage it, and Stringer gets out of the grapple entirely. >Stringer looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Berry uses his strikes to stop Stringer from getting too close. >Berry glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Not letting Berry settle at all, Stringer comes in closer. >Stringer throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Berry. >Berry counters with a right hand that catches Stringer flush...and he goes down! >Stringer recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Berry to make a move. >Berry throws a big punch, but it isn't on target and Stringer pulls him into guard. >Berry throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Berry tries to stand up, but can't get free of the guard. >Stringer pulls Berry in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. >Stringer keeps Berry, who looked to be trying to stand up, in guard. >Stringer attempts a triangle choke on Berry from the bottom of the guard. >Berry doesn't let Stringer get it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Berry tries to stand up, but can't get free of the guard. >Stringer tries to pull Berry into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard. >Stringer uses the guillotine position well, sweeping Berry over into side control. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Stringer the opportunity to counter with a left. >Berry counters an attempted body kick with a scorching right hand, Stringer is out like a light! >Keith 'KO Kid' Berry takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Keith 'KO Kid' Berry defeats Hans Stringer (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:48 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/emanuelnewtonctcsnf20_zps6388a7d8.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/emanuelnewtonctcsnf20_zps6388a7d8.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/dwaynelewisctcsnf20_zpsbafd4ea1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/dwaynelewisctcsnf20_zpsbafd4ea1.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! >Newton avoids a jab. >Lewis counters a left jab by hitting a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Lewis counters a wayward left jab with a nice jab. >Lewis looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Newton lets Lewis get closer. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Lewis to counter with a flurry of quick punches to sting Newton. >Always alert, Newton uses good head movement to avoid a barrage of big right hands. >Newton comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >He has the takedown! Lewis pulls guard. >Newton fires away with big elbows, but Lewis keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Lewis tries to get double underhooks on Newton so that he can get some control, but can't get them. >Newton smothers Lewis with his body by pushing forward and down. >The clock runs down as Lewis is being smothered against the ground by Newton. >In guard, Newton catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Newton looks to pass guard and get side control. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Newton begins trying to get himself behind Lewis. >Lewis tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Newton increases his control by getting both hooks in. >Newton has solid control over Lewis, and starts pounding away with right hands. >Lewis is taking lots of shots, and can't seem to find a way out from this position! >The referee gives Lewis time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight! >The winner, by TKO; Emanuel Newton! Official Result: Emanuel Newton defeats Dwayne 'D-Bomb' Lewis (TKO (Strikes) in 6:02 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/jakeobrienctcsnf20_zps3fb6bb31.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/jakeobrienctcsnf20_zps3fb6bb31.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/goranreljicctcsnf20_zps4bb3e43c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/goranreljicctcsnf20_zps4bb3e43c.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The final of tonight's tournament awaits the winner. >And here we go! >O'Brien counters a wayward left jab with a left. >A feint puts him off balance, and Reljic only just avoids a huge right hook. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >O'Brien checks a low kick and quickly hits a nice left. >Reljic slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a nice left. >A left jab misses, Reljic counters with a left jab to the cheek. >Using good head movement, Reljic ducks under a punch and scores with a straight left. >Reljic tries for a left jab but O'Brien uses head movement to avoid it. >Reljic covers up to absorb a barrage of big right hands. >Reljic slips past a big right and hits a jab. >Reljic dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the outside of the knee. >O'Brien uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a sequence of quick punches. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Reljic to hit a punch. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Using head movement, O'Brien slips past a left jab and counters with a sequence of quick punches. >O'Brien throws a left jab but Reljic uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >O'Brien throws a left jab but Reljic uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, O'Brien hits a solid left jab. >Reljic uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Seeing a low kick coming, O'Brien strikes first with a barrage of punches, eventually putting Reljic down! >Reljic shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for O'Brien to make a move. >On his back, Reljic watches as O'Brien comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. >O'Brien is quick, Reljic can't stop him getting side control. >O'Brien throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >O'Brien blocks Reljic as he tries a transition to guard. >O'Brien attempts to move to mount. >O'Brien shows his ground skills and slips to mount. >O'Brien fires away with punches, Reljic is getting pounded. >There's lots of strikes landing, Reljic needs to find a way out of this position quickly! >The referee gives Reljic time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight! >Jake O'Brien takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'Irish' Jake O'Brien defeats Goran Reljic (TKO (Strikes) in 8:42 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ricardoabreuctcsnf20_zps99a2de49.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ricardoabreuctcsnf20_zps99a2de49.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/trevorprangleyctcsnf20_zps0fe61705.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/trevorprangleyctcsnf20_zps0fe61705.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! >Prangley 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 grappling. >Prangley is trying to push Abreu so that his back is up against the cage. >Prangley does it, Abreu is stuck with his back to the cage. >Smothered against the cage, Abreu is stuck there, unable to do anything, for roughly thirty seconds. >Abreu is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute. >With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. >Prangley looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Abreu. >Abreu tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. >Abreu uses a jab to sting Prangley. >Moving in closer, Prangley looks like he may want to wrestle Abreu. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Clinched with Prangley, Abreu looks to try and take him down. >Abreu can't get the takedown, Prangley defended it well. >A whizzer allows Prangley to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling. >Prangley uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Abreu doesn't let Prangley settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Abreu shoots in for a takedown. >Abreu can't get the takedown, Prangley defended it well. >Prangley avoids a quick jab and hits a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Moving in closer, Abreu looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >He gets into range. >Prangley lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a quick series of punches. >Prangley tries for a body kick but Abreu sees it coming and avoids it. >Prangley is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Abreu. >Abreu moves in too, and they start to grapple. >Prangley is trying to push Abreu so that his back is up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Abreu pinned to the cage. >Abreu waits for Prangley to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >Abreu goes for a foot stomp, but Prangley senses the shift in balance and reverses so that he is the one in control. >Abreu waits for Prangley to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >Ricardo Abreu is breathing very hard. >Abreu pins Prangley up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly thirty seconds. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >With Prangley stuck against the cage, Abreu tries to complete a takedown. >He has the takedown; Prangley didn't even seem to fight it, and simply pulls guard. >Breathing very hard, Trevor Prangley is looking ragged. >Abreu tries to stand up, but Prangley keeps him firmly in guard. >Abreu attempts to pass guard. >Prangley comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Abreu in guard. >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! >Abreu moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Prangley, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Abreu. >Abreu tries to counter with a takedown, but Prangley defended it well. >Ricardo Abreu looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Looking tired, Prangley comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Abreu. >Abreu sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Prangley is able to defend against it. >Trevor Prangley seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Prangley avoids a jab. >Ricardo Abreu looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Prangley, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Abreu. >Abreu tries to take down Prangley as he steps in, but he blocks it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >A visibly tired Prangley is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Abreu. >Abreu tries to take down Prangley as he steps in, but he blocks it. >Prangley, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Abreu. >Prangley grabs Abreu and pulls him into a grapple. >The gas tank looks empty on Trevor Prangley. >Prangley tries to wrestle Abreu backward and up against the cage. >Prangley does it, Abreu is stuck with his back to the cage. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Prangley smothers Abreu up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for the remainder of the round. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Abreu has been instructed to stand with Prangley in this round. >Prangley waits out a couple of wild punches and then hits a hard leg kick. >Prangley moves out of range of some wild punches. >An errant jab sets Prangley up to counter-strike with a crisp jab. >A straight left fails to land and Prangley is able to fire back with a crisp jab. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Abreu apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >He gets into range. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Abreu, who looks drained, comes in looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Abreu is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. >Prangley hits a short knee strike to the head. >Abreu, turtled up, takes a short knee strike to the side of the head. >Prangley rolls the turtled Abreu over and secures side control. >Prangley starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Abreu. >Abreu rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back! >We're into the final minute of the round. >Prangley tries to ensnare Abreu in an armbar. >Abreu blocks it. >Prangley blocks Abreu as he tries to roll over. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges have given Prangley the win. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Trevor Prangley! Official Result: Trevor Prangley defeats Ricardo 'Demente' Abreu (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/jakeobrienctcsnf20_zps3fb6bb31.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/jakeobrienctcsnf20_zps3fb6bb31.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/keithberryctcsnf20_zpsd03a0308.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/keithberryctcsnf20_zpsd03a0308.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! >Berry counters a left jab by hitting a pair of nice shots to the body. >Berry darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get O'Brien to commit to throwing a strike. >Berry counters a left jab by hitting a nice left hand. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Having ended up close together from the strikes they threw, a wild exchange of punches begins! >Berry hits the best punch of the exchange, a solid right hand to the jaw. >Showing good head movement, O'Brien slips past a flurry of strikes. >Berry throws a left jab but O'Brien uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Using good head movement, Berry ducks under a spinning back fist and scores with some heavy right hands...O'Brien can only cover up and try and survive! >O'Brien collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on! >The referee pulls Berry away, stopping the match! >By TKO, the winner is Keith Berry! Official Result: Keith 'KO Kid' Berry defeats 'Irish' Jake O'Brien (TKO (Strikes) in 2:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Keith Berry Wins A Spot In The Season 5 Light Heavyweight Tournament</div> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</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%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ralekgraciectcsnf20_zpsb17aec66.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ralekgraciectcsnf20_zpsb17aec66.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ovincestpreuxctcsnf20_zpsba7e9b1a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ovincestpreuxctcsnf20_zpsba7e9b1a.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! >St. Preux throws a barrage of big left hands but Gracie moves out of range. >Advancing, St. Preux counters a left jab by using a crisp jab. >St. Preux fakes shooting in. >Gracie is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Backing off, St. Preux makes sure to keep out of range. >St. Preux moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab. >St. Preux drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Gracie in with a faked single leg attempt. >Gracie drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but St. Preux isn't buying it. >St. Preux avoids a leg kick and scores with a series of big punches, putting Gracie down on the ground! >Gracie shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. >Gracie is hit with a sharp kick to the calf. >Gracie keeps St. Preux back with an up-kick. >St. Preux steps away from an up-kick, giving Gracie the opportunity to stand up. >Moving forward, Gracie counters a series of wayward big punches with a vicious leg kick. >Gracie keeps his cool as St. Preux throws a feint to the left. >Gracie slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >St. Preux drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Gracie isn't buying it. >St. Preux avoids a jab and scores with a crisp right hand punch. >St. Preux avoids a flurry of punches and hits a right. >Gracie uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get St. Preux to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >St. Preux sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, St. Preux saw it coming and got out of range. >Gracie keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting Gracie settle at all, St. Preux comes in closer. >A big left hand doesn't find its intended target, allowing Gracie to fire back with a solid left. >Gracie doesn't drop his hands as St. Preux feints shooting in. >St. Preux throws three punches in quick succession, but Gracie was out of range. >Gracie steps in to put some pressure on. >Gracie throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on St. Preux. >The takedown is successful, St. Preux pulls guard. >Gracie looks to get past the guard. >St. Preux can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Gracie is trying to move from side control to mount. >St. Preux can't stop it and gets mounted. >Gracie attempts a triangle choke by moving his legs around the neck of St. Preux. >The triangle is on, but St. Preux only has to survive a few seconds to reach the end of the round and safety! >Time expires and we come to the end of round one. >That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next.</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! >Between rounds, his corner told Gracie to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Several big left hands miss, setting Gracie up to counter-strike with a crisp jab. >St. Preux just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint. >St. Preux counters a left jab with a nice jab. >St. Preux throws a barrage of big lefts but Gracie is quick to move out of range. >St. Preux looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Gracie slips past a big left and hits a straight left. >A left jab misses, St. Preux counters with a clean right jab. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Gracie uses good head movement to avoid a huge left hook and counters with a nice jab. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Clinched with St. Preux, Gracie looks to try and take him down. >Gracie gets the takedown! St. Preux pulls guard. >In guard, Gracie begins working to pass to side control. >He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Gracie begins trying to get himself into a mount. >He mounts St. Preux. >Gracie tries to set up St. Preux for an americana. >The americana is locked in and Gracie moves to side control to get leverage...but takes too long, and the round ends! >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >Great round, very exciting.</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! >Gracie slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a straight left. >A left hand misses, allowing St. Preux to counter with a huge left head kick that sends Gracie straight to the floor! >St. Preux quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gracie! >Gracie survives then onslaught and manages to pull half guard. >Breathing very hard, Ovince St. Preux is looking ragged. >St. Preux fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Gracie keeps St. Preux, who looked to be trying to stand up, in half guard. >Gracie tries to ensnare St. Preux in a guillotine. >The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that St. Preux has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Ralek Gracie! Official Result: Ralek Gracie defeats Ovince St. Preux (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:14 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</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%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/anthonyjohnsonctcsnf20_zpsb2831773.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/anthonyjohnsonctcsnf20_zpsb2831773.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ryanjimmoctcsnf20_zps8ee8d817.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/ryanjimmoctcsnf20_zps8ee8d817.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, neither produces any significant damage. >Johnson throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Jimmo tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >Johnson drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Jimmo to stay upright, the takedown is completed! >Jimmo is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Johnson holding him down. >Johnson attempts a guillotine. >Johnson 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. >Johnson releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. >Johnson looks to pass guard and get side control. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Jimmo tries to ensnare Johnson in a triangle. >Johnson brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control. >Johnson tries to get into the mount position. >He does it, and has the mount on Jimmo. >Johnson unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Jimmo is able to deal with most of them. >Johnson tries to pound on Jimmo with elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Johnson takes the back as Jimmo tries to sweep him! >Jimmo is in huge trouble now, as Johnson successfully gets both hooks in. >Johnson, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Jimmo defends himself well against the choke. >Jimmo improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Johnson successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Johnson, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Jimmo doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. >Jimmo improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks. >Jimmo is in huge trouble now, as Johnson successfully gets both hooks in. >Johnson, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. >Jimmo doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. >Jimmo improves his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks. >Johnson attempts an armbar. >Jimmo pulls free, meaning Johnson loses a great position and is now held down in side control. >Jimmo attempts the mount. >Jimmo struggles but cannot mount Johnson. >Johnson tries to pull guard on Jimmo but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >Jimmo attempts an armbar. >Johnson doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. >Johnson tries to move to guard, but Jimmo doesn't allow it. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Jimmo looks to get a mount. >Jimmo isn't able to mount Johnson this time around. >Johnson tries to move to guard, but Jimmo doesn't allow it. >Round one ends as time expires. >The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Between rounds, his corner told Johnson to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Jimmo slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a kick to the ribs. >Johnson avoids a tight combination. >Johnson avoids a nice combination. >A straight left by Jimmo keeps Johnson from advancing. >The fight slows as Johnson sits back and allows Jimmo to circle. >Jimmo circles, looking for an opening. >Time slips away as Johnson doesn't press Jimmo, allowing him to circle. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Moving in closer, Johnson looks like he may want to try and clinch with Jimmo. >He pulls Jimmo into a Muay Thai clinch. >Using the Muay Thai clinch, Johnson blasts Jimmo with a big knee to the face! Jimmo falls to the ground, out cold! >Anthony Johnson takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson defeats Ryan 'Big Deal' Jimmo (Knock Out (Knee) in 3:05 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/resultsctcsnf201_zpsded1bfc2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/resultsctcsnf201_zpsded1bfc2.png</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/resultsctcsnf202_zps610ce2bf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2020%20Johnson%20vs%20Jimmo/resultsctcsnf202_zps610ce2bf.png</a> Attendance: 14,282 Ticket Sales: $2,142,300 PPV Buys: 1,866,044 PPV Revenue: $11,196,264 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Average Fight of the Night: Ralek Gracie vs. Ovince St. Preux KO of the Night: Anthony Johnson Submission of the Night: Eliot Marshall Fallout - Mathias Schuck has been released by the CTC after failing to pick up a victory in three CTC bout! Schuck leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Ilir Latifi at Sunday Night Fights 9, a Split Decision loss to Christian M'Pumbu at CTC 59, and a first round TKO loss to Robert Drysdale at Sunday Night Fights 20! - Mike Kyle suffered an elbow injury in his victory over Ilir Latifi and will miss a month or two! Predictions None Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36)) mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 14, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 66: Season 4 Finale

Friday, Week 2, April 2015 in New Jersey, USA

MAIN EVENT

Cruiserweight Tournament Final: Demico Rogers (5-1, 4-1 CTC) vs. Dawid Baziak (16-4, 8-2 CTC)

Since losing to Guram Gugenishvili in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 2 Cruiserweight Tournament, Demico Rogers is on a three fight winning streak, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Justin McCully before entering the Season 4 Cruiserweight Tournament, where he won by first round submission over Pat Barry in the Quarter-Finals, and earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Tyler East in the Semi-Finals! Since losing to Daniel Puder in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 2 Cruiserweight Tournament, Dawid Baziak is on a six fight winning streak, earning a third round submission victory over Devin Cole, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 14 Cruiserweight Tournament, earning victories over Ben Gallant, Jake Heun, and Mike Hackert to earn his spot in the Season 4 Cruiserweight Tournament, where he earned a third round submission victory over Yusuke Kawaguchi in the Quarter-Finals, and a second round knock out victory over Karl Grove in the Semi-Finals!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Lightweight Tournament Final: Carina Damm (21-7, 4-1 CTC) vs. Claudia Gadelha (13-1, 6-1 CTC)

A rematch of the Womens Lightweight Championship Quarter-Final, where Damm beat Gadelha by second round submission! Carina Damm opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Karla Benitez, before entering the Womens Lightweight Championship Tournament, defeating Gadelha in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Tara Larosa in the Semi-Finals, she is since on a two fight winning streak, earning a first round submission victory over Jessica Eye, before entering her Tournament Alternate bout with Aisling Daly, earning a second round knock out victory to earn the right to this fight! Since losing to Damm, Gadelha is on a five fight winning streak, with victories over Joanne Calderwood by first round submission, and Unanimous Decision, and a first round TKO victory over Jessica Eye before entering the Season 4 Womens Lightweight Tournament, earning Unanimous Decision victories over Marianna Kheyfets in the Quarter-Finals, and Yuko Oya in the Semi-Finals!

UNDERCARD

Middleweight Tournament Final: Dustin Jacoby (12-4, 3-0 CTC) vs. Luke Harris (14-3, 1 NC, 4-1 CTC)

Dustin Jacoby defeated Mike Wiatko by Unanimous Decision in his CTC debut, before entering the Season 4 Middleweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Dongi Yang in the Quarter-Finals, and a first round TKO victory over Joe Doerksen in the Semi-Finals! Since dropping a Unanimous Decision to Jake Rosholt in his CTC debut, Luke Harris has won four consecutive fights, all by first round submission, over Dragan Tesanovic, and Ali Mokdad before entering the Season 4 Middleweight Tournament, and over Raul Castillo in the Quarter-Finals, and Dragan Tesanovic (again) in the Semi-Finals!

Catchweight (130lbs): Tara Larosa (26-3, 5-1 CTC) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (19-13, 4-3 CTC)

Tara Larosa return to her home state of New Jersey as she prepares to call time on her MMA career, agreeing to a Catchweight fight with Roxanne Modafferi to settle their trilogy, they have met twice before, with Larosa winning a Unanimous Decision, and Modafferi winning a Split Decision! Tara Larosa defeated Marianna Kheyfets in her CTC debut, before entering the Womens Lightweight Championship Tournament, and becoming the first ever CTC Womens Lightweight Champion with victories over Ayaka Hamasaki, Carina Damm, and Naho Sugiyama, she successfully defended the belt with a first round submission victory over Valerie Letourneau, before losing the belt by fourth round submission to Kyra Gracie in her last fight! Since losing to Shayna Baszler at Sunday Night Fights 10, Roxanne Modafferi earned a third round submission victory over Casey Noland, and a first round knock out victory over Adrienna Jenkins before entering the 2014 Winter Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, losing by first round TKO to Marloes Coenen in the Semi-Finals, however she bounced back in her last fight, earning a first round submission victory over Sheila Gaff!

Welterweight: Tamdan McCrory (17-5, 6-2 CTC) vs. Jay Hieron (23-9, 0-2 CTC)

Tamdan McCrory was the first ever CTC Welterweight Champion, and since losing that title to Josh Neer, he won a second round submission victory over Che Mills, before entering the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over DaMarques Johnson in the Quarter-Finals, a Unanimous Decision victory over Michael Hill in the Semi-Finals, before losing by second round submission to Dhiego Lima in the Tournament Final! Jay Hieron lost by third round knock out to Gerald Harris in the Quarter-Final of the Welterweight Championship Tournament, and lost by second round knock out to Matt Riddle in his last fight!

Bantamweight: Anthony Leone (13-8, 1-2 CTC) vs. Nick Denis (14-5, 3-2 CTC)

Anthony Leone opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Shintaro Ishiwatari in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Bantamweight Tournament, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 13 Bantamweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Mike Reilly in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by Split Decision to Josh Hill in the Semi-Finals! Nick Denis opened his CTC career with a first round TKO victory over Ken Stone, before entering the Season 2 Bantamweight Tournament, earing a third round TKO victory over LC Davis in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Giorgio Andrews in the Semi-Finals, he bounced back with a Split Decision victory over John Fraser, only to lose by first round TKO to Ian Loveland in his last fight!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight: Eddie Alvarez (25-6, 1-3 CTC) vs. Kyle Watson (13-9-1, 0-1 CTC)

Eddie Alvarez opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Dustin Hazelett, before entering the Lightweight Championship Tournament, losing by second round submission to Marcus Davis in the Quarter-Finals, he earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Andre Winner, before entering the 2014 Winter Series Lightweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Paul Sass in the Semi-Finals! Kyle Watson made his CTC debut last June, losing by first round submission to Mark Bocek!

Heavyweight: Chris Birchler (5-3, 4-3 CTC) vs. Mark Godbeer (9-4, 0-1 CTC)

Since losing to Brandon Sayles in the Semi-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 6 Heavyweight Tournament, Chris Birchler earned a first round TKO victory over Konstantin Gluhov, and Cody East, a third round TKO victory over Tim Hague, before losing by Split Decision to Hong Man Choi in his last fight! Mark Godbeer made his CTC debut in February, losing by first round submission to Mike Russow!

Womens Middleweight: Munah Holland (6-5, 2-3 CTC) vs. Casey Noland (4-5, 0-1 CTC)

Munah Holland opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Colleen Schneider in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 1 Womens Middleweight Tournament, then earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Taylor Stratford, before losing by second round TKO to Holly Holm, and losing by first round TKO to Raquel Pa'aluhi, she bounced back in her last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Jessamyn Duke! Casey Noland made her CTC debut last June, losing by third round submission to Roxanne Modafferi!

Cruiserweight: Ricardo Romero (13-5, 1-1 CTC) vs. Ben Smith (10-9, 1-3 CTC)

Ricardo Romero opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Steve Steinbeiss, but bounced back in his last fight to earn a second round submission victory over Magomed Malikov! Ben Smith opened his CTC career with a Split Decision loss to Jae Young Kim, but bounced back in his next fight to earn a first round submission victory over Cristiano Kaminishi, he is now on two fight losing streak, losing by first round TKO to Karl Grove, and by Unanimous Decision to Richardson Moreira!

Womens Lightweight: Karla Benitez (8-4, 1 NC, 2-2 CTC) vs. Megumi Morioka (4-3, 1-2 CTC)

Karla Benitez opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Carina Damm, before entering the Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament, earning a Split Decision victory over Ashley Cummins in the Quarter-Finals, a first round TKO victory over Katja Kankaanpaa in the Semi-Finals, before losing by fourth round TKO to Valerie Letourneau in the Finals! Megumi Morioka opend her CTC career in the Sunday Night Fights 1 Womens Lightweight Tournament, earning a second round submission victory over Jessica Branco in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round knock out to Lynn Alvarez in the Semi-Finals, she dropped a Unanimous Decision to Marianna Kheyfets in her last fight!

Flyweight: Ralph Lauren (8-5-1, CTC Debut) vs. Kei Takara (MMA Debut)

Ralph Lauren is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu player, who uses technical boxing, and good takedowns, to set up his deadly submission attack! Lauren is on a two fight winning streak, with a first round submission victory over Kevin Dunsmoor, and a Split Decision victory over Marcus Ocegueda both in Ring of Combat! Kei Takara is a nationally ranked Jiu Jitsu competitor in Japan, and while his ground game is his showcase skill, he has cross trained extensively, and has a decent stand-up game as well!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Demico Rogers (235) vs. Dawid Baziak (235)

Carina Damm (125) vs. Claudia Gadelha (125)

Dustin Jacoby (185) vs. Luke Harris (185)

Tara Larosa (130) vs. Roxanne Modafferi (130)

Tamdan McCrory (170) vs. Jay Hieron (170)

Anthony Leone (135) vs. Nick Denis (135)

Eddie Alvarez (155) vs. Kyle Watson (155)

Chris Birchler (248) vs. Mark Godbeer (245)

Munah Holland (135) vs. Casey Noland (135)

Ricardo Romero (225) vs. Ben Smith (235)

Karla Benitez (125) vs. Megumi Morioka (115)

Ralph Lauren (125) vs. Kei Takara (125)

CTC 66 Full Fight Card

Main Card

CW Final: Demico Rogers vs. Dawid Baziak

WLW Final: Carina Damm vs. Claudia Gadelha

MW Final: Dustin Jacoby vs. Luke Harris

130 lbs: Tara Larosa vs. Roxanne Modafferi

WW: Tamdan McCrory vs. Jay Hieron

BW: Anthony Leone vs. Nick Denis

Preliminary Card

LW: Eddie Alvarez vs. Kyle Watson

HW: Chris Birchler vs. Mark Godbeer

WMW: Munah Holland vs. Casey Noland

CW: Ricardo Romero vs. Ben Smith

WLW: Karla Benitez vs. Megumi Morioka

FLY: Ralph Lauren vs. Kei Takara

CageRage · May 15, 2014

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Friday, Week 2, April 2015

Live From Atlantic City, New Jersey

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on CTCombat.ca

Flyweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>A flurry of punches miss Takara and allow him to counter-strike with a left.
>Takara avoids a jab and scores with a nice jab.
>Moving forward, Takara counters a left jab with a nice jab.
>Takara looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Lauren tries to counter Takara with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves.
>An errant jab sets Takara up to counter-strike with a stinging left jab.
>Takara comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Lauren tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Lauren pulling guard.
>In guard, Takara begins working to pass to side control.
>He passes, but only to half guard.
>Takara is looking for a kneebar.
>Alert to the danger, Lauren blocks it.
>Lauren attempts to guillotine Takara from the bottom of half guard.
>Takara gets caught in a guillotine, but is not tapping!
>It looks like the choke is not perfectly applied, and that is allowing Takara to breathe.
>Lauren eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission.
>Time slips away as Takara successfully keeps Lauren stuck against the ground.
>The clock runs down as Lauren is being smothered against the ground by Takara.
>Takara tries to pass the guard.
>He eventually passes, but only into half guard.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Takara tries to lock Lauren into an arm triangle.
>Lauren doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Lauren attempts to grab an arm of Takara from the bottom of half guard.
>Lauren gets a kimura fully applied!
>No! He pops free. That was really close.
>Takara looks to get past the half guard.
>Lauren can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Takara gains side control.
>Takara begins trying to get himself behind Lauren.
>Lauren tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>Takara gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Takara tries to finish Lauren off with a rear naked choke.
>Lauren doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Lauren struggles against Takara but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>With both hooks in, Takara tries to flatten Lauren out for the rear naked choke.
>Lauren doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Lauren attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Takara doesn't allow it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Takara attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Takara flattens Lauren out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>By submission, the winner is Kei Takara!

Official Result: 'The Long Shot' Kei Takara defeats Ralph Lauren (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:48 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Morioka gets suckered in to stepping forward, and has to step back sharply to avoid an enormous knock out right.
>Morioka avoids a jab.
>Morioka slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Benitez misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Not letting up, Morioka quickly steps in closer to attack Benitez.
>Moving in closer, Morioka looks like she may want to wrestle Benitez.
>Morioka can't get near enough to engage, Benitez uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>Morioka shoots in for a takedown.
>Benitez sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Morioka down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Benitez looks to unload with some big right hands, but Morioka gets back to her feet before too many land.
>Morioka avoids a jab.
>Benitez circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Morioka quickly steps in closer to attack Benitez.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Morioka.
>Benitez tries to avoid Morioka.
>The takedown doesn't work, Benitez saw it coming and got out of range.
>Benitez tries for a right body kick but Morioka moves out of range.
>Moving in closer, Morioka looks like she may want to wrestle Benitez.
>Benitez strikes first and manages to rock Morioka with a solid right!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Morioka slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Morioka darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Morioka uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Benitez to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Morioka is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until she is on her knees.
>Morioka, turtled up, takes a brutal soccer kick to the ribs!
>Fearing more kicks coming, Morioka rolls onto her back.
>Benitez blasts Morioka with a stomp!
>Morioka pulls Benitez down into guard after she threw a wild bomb that didn't connect.
>Benitez fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>Morioka raises her legs and tries to get Benitez into a triangle choke.
>Benitez blocks the triangle attempt.
>Benitez tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Morioka doesn't allow it.
>Grabbing an arm, Morioka attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Benitez blocks the attempt.
>Benitez throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.
>Benitez throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.
>Morioka attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Benitez blocks the attempt.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>In guard, Benitez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Morioka guessing.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Benitez feints an attack, keeping Morioka on her toes.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>With control of the clinch, Morioka tries to complete a takedown.
>Benitez blocks the takedown attempt.
>Benitez tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Karla Benitez is breathing very hard.
>Morioka tries to lock her legs around the waist of Benitez, wanting to pull her down to the floor.
>The attempt is successful, Benitez is sucked down into her guard.
>Morioka brings her legs up and tries to lock Benitez in a triangle choke.
>The triangle is deeply applied, Benitez has to tap before she is put to sleep!
>The winner, by submission; Megumi Morioka!

Official Result: Megumi Morioka defeats Karla Benitez (Submission (Triangle) in 2:11 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

Cruiserweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Smith steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Romero avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a solid left jab.
>Romero comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Smith has Romero at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard.
>Smith throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Smith is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Romero attempts to secure an arm.
>Smith fends off Romero, and doesn't give up an arm.
>Smith fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Romero shrimps his way back to full guard.
>In guard, Smith begins working to pass to side control.
>Romero keeps Smith in guard.
>Romero grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Smith into a triangle choke.
>Smith blocks the attempt.
>Smith tries to pass the guard.
>Smith struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Romero tries to pull Smith in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>In guard, Smith begins working to pass to side control.
>Romero keeps Smith in guard.
>Romero pulls Smith close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.
>Smith attempts to pass guard.
>Romero comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Smith in guard.
>Romero attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>Smith pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Romero shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Smith stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Romero into a clinch.
>Smith looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>Romero slips out, pushing Smith to the floor and taking his back!
>Romero successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Romero, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Smith gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Ricardo Romero!

Official Result: Ricardo Romero defeats 'Big' Ben Smith (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:23 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Womens Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Advancing, Holland counters a left jab by using a straight left.
>A left hand misses, allowing Noland to counter with a solid left jab.
>Moving in closer, Noland looks like she may want to wrestle Holland.
>Not wanting to grapple, Holland uses strikes to keep Noland at a distance.
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Noland is trying to muscle Holland up against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Holland pinned to the cage.
>Noland pins Holland up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>Noland pins Holland up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>Noland catches Holland with a knee strike to the thigh.
>Noland moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike.
>Noland throws a left jab but Holland uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Holland stings Noland with a series of quick lefts.
>Noland, ever the warrior, simply keeps coming forward.
>Slipping past a left jab, Holland hits a left jab to the cheek.
>Noland, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick.
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Holland tries to wriggle free, but Noland controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Noland uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Holland as they grapple.
>Noland is trying to push Holland so that her back is up against the cage.
>Holland ends up backed against the cage.
>Noland breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Holland.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Using her wrestling skills, Noland is trying to push Holland up against the cage.
>Holland ends up backed against the cage.
>Noland pins Holland up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.
>Noland breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Holland.
>Using head movement, Holland slips past a left jab and counters with a series of quick jabs.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Slipping past a left jab, Holland hits a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Holland throws a kick to the body but Noland dodges it.
>Munah Holland is looking really tired.
>Noland backs away from Holland, creating some space between them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Noland counters a left jab by using a clean left.
>Holland throws a left jab but Noland avoids it.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>It sounded like her corner told Noland to attempt to get Holland to the floor in this round.
>Noland throws a barrage of big rights but Holland is quick to move out of range.
>Holland counters a left jab with a vicious head kick that lands on the temple, Noland crumples to the ground in a daze!
>Holland doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Noland recovers her wits quickly.
>Holland tries to secure a ground position.
>Holland dives in, but Noland pushes her away and starts to scramble.
>Neither fighter manages to impose herself in the scramble, and they both end up standing.
>Breathing very hard, Casey Noland is looking ragged.
>Noland waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean 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.
>Munah Holland looks very, very tired.
>Noland, controlling the grapple with Holland, tries to scoop her up for a slam.
>Holland doesn't allow herself to be lifted, and she gets away from Noland.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Holland apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>She gets into range.
>Noland, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, down goes Holland! She pulls guard though.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>The clock runs down as Holland is being smothered against the ground by Noland.
>Noland starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Noland struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Holland brings her legs up and tries to lock Noland in a triangle choke.
>Noland blocks the triangle attempt.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Noland is trying to pass guard.
>Holland keeps her guard secure.
>Casey Noland seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Holland counters a wayward left jab with a left jab to the cheek.
>A tired-looking Noland throws a couple of ragged punches to get Holland to cover up, then tries a takedown.
>Holland tries to step away from the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Holland avoided Noland.
>A visibly tired Noland is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Holland.
>Holland is pulled into a grapple.
>Noland is trying to muscle Holland up against the cage.
>She does so, and now has Holland pinned to the cage.
>Casey Noland looks totally gassed.
>Noland tries to take Holland down.
>Holland cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Noland starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Holland keeps her guard secure.
>Holland brings her legs up and tries to lock Noland in a triangle choke.
>Noland blocks the triangle attempt.
>Munah Holland looks like she is completely out of gas.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Noland throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Noland fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.
>Noland attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Noland struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Holland attempts a triangle choke on Noland from the bottom of the guard.
>Noland pulls free before the triangle can be locked in.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>Judge #1 has given Noland the win.
>Judge #2: Holland.
>Judge #3 has Holland as the winner.
>Holland wins by split decision!

Official Result: Munah Holland defeats 'KO' Casey Noland (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Birchler.
>The takedown is completed, Godbeer is on his back and pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Godbeer is being smothered against the ground by Birchler.
>The clock runs down as Godbeer is being smothered against the ground by Birchler.
>Birchler starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Godbeer finds his opponent too skilled, and Birchler passes guard into side control.
>Birchler fires away with rights, and Godbeer is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!
>With Godbeer taking a beating, the referee has to stop the match!
>By TKO, the winner is Chris Birchler!

Official Result: Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler defeats Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer (TKO (Strikes) in 2:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>From the missed strikes they clinch.
>Alvarez is trying to push Watson so that his back is up against the cage.
>Alvarez manages it, and controls Watson up against the cage.
>Watson is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.
>Alvarez hits Watson with a short, sharp right uppercut, wobbling him.
>Watson, stuck against the cage, takes a huge right hand and his legs buckle!
>Alvarez senses victory and starts to unload with punches!
>Alvarez pounds away, Watson is barely able to offer any defence at all!
>The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match!
>Eddie Alvarez takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Eddie Alvarez defeats Kyle Watson (TKO (Strikes) in 2:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

MAIN CARD

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Bantamweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Leone covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a crisp left hand punch.
>Leone slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Leone avoids a tight combination.
>A left hand misses, allowing Denis to counter with a kick to the outside of the left knee.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>A flicked jab from Denis only finds gloves.
>Not letting Denis settle, Leone moves in closer.
>Moving in closer, Leone looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Keen to maintain some distance, Denis uses strikes to keep Leone away.
>Leone shoots in for a takedown.
>Denis tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>Leone drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Denis to stay upright, the takedown is completed!
>Denis is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Leone holding him down.
>Leone tries to throw an elbow, but is being controlled too well.
>Leone cannot stop Denis from walking his way up via the cage, but does retain control.
>Leone uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Denis pulls guard.
>Leone attempts to pass guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Leone can't control Denis, who scoots them both backward until they are resting against the side of the cage.
>Using the cage, Denis stands up. Leone still has control though.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Leone pins Denis up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.
>With the cage trapping Denis, Leone gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown.
>Leone gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Denis pulls guard.
>Leone is trying to pass guard.
>Leone gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>Leone attempts to roll Denis slightly and take his back.
>Denis can't stop it and gives up his back!
>Leone gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Leone, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Leone has Denis flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission, is Anthony Leone!

Official Result: Anthony Leone defeats 'The Ninja of Love' Nick Denis (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Welterweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Hieron avoids a jab.
>Hieron comes in closer, looking to wrestle with McCrory.
>McCrory counters with a right hook that catches Hieron flush...and he goes down!
>McCrory quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Hieron!
>Somehow Hieron hangs on, surviving a flurry of stomps and kicks to the body!
>Hieron gets hit with a big stomp!
>Hieron gets his legs swept aside, and unable to offer any defense, gets caught with an enormous right hand from McCrory!
>The referee pulls McCrory away before any more shots are thrown, as Hieron is out cold!
>Tamdan 'The Barn Cat' McCrory takes the win by Knock Out!

Official Result: Tamdan 'The Barn Cat' McCrory defeats Jay Hieron (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:34 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Catchweight Bout (130 LBS): Tara Larosa Retirement

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Larosa just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a jab.
>Modafferi counters a left jab with a vicious leg kick.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Larosa swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches.
>Larosa avoids a nice combination.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>A straight left by Modafferi keeps Larosa from advancing.
>Time slips away as Larosa doesn't press Modafferi, allowing her to circle.
>Modafferi feints an attack, keeping Larosa on her toes.
>Larosa steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Modafferi moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice one-two combination.
>Modafferi darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Larosa to commit to throwing a strike.
>Larosa chooses to shoot in on Modafferi.
>Modafferi tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Larosa has the takedown! Modafferi pulls guard.
>Modafferi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Larosa off of her.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Larosa lies on top of Modafferi, basically smothering her.
>Larosa smothers Modafferi with her body by pushing forward and down.
>Larosa begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Larosa gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.
>In side control, Larosa throws a couple of punches designed to keep Modafferi guessing.
>Modafferi tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Larosa.
>Larosa attempts to move to mount.
>She doesn't get the mount, but only because Modafferi rolled over and gave up her back instead.
>Larosa attempts a rear naked choke.
>Modafferi does well to roll over and spin out, ending up in her opponent's guard.
>That was quite sloppy by Larosa, she definitely should have gotten hooks in before attempting that choke.
>Modafferi throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Larosa secures an arm and tries to ensnare Modafferi in a triangle.
>The triangle is deeply applied, Modafferi has to tap before she is put to sleep!
>By submission, the winner is Tara Larosa!

Official Result: Tara Larosa defeats Roxanne Modafferi (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 9:27 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

CTC Middleweight Tournament Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Harris counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, down goes Jacoby! He pulls guard though.
>Harris begins trying to pass the guard.
>He can't find a way past the guard.
>Jacoby attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom.
>Jacoby can't get the submission from it, but does use it as the basis for a sweep to side control.
>Jacoby uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>Jacoby attempts to americana Harris from side control.
>Harris blocks it.
>Harris reaches over and tries to lock up an arm.
>Jacoby blocks it.
>Jacoby tries to get into the mount position.
>Harris doesn't allow Jacoby to get the mount.
>Harris reaches over and tries to lock up an arm.
>Jacoby blocks it.
>Jacoby attempts the mount.
>He mounts Harris.
>Jacoby fires away with big elbows, and Harris is stung by several big shots.
>Jacoby unloads with big elbows from the mount, but Harris is able to deal with most of them.
>Jacoby pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Harris covers up well.
>Harris tries to turn over and sweep Jacoby, but rolls too far and gives up his back!
>Jacoby increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Jacoby, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Harris stops Jacoby from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Jacoby loses his hooks, as Harris pries them away.
>Jacoby successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Jacoby, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Harris doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Harris manages to pull free of the hooks, but still has Jacoby on his back.
>Harris is in huge trouble now, as Jacoby successfully gets both hooks in.
>Jacoby attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Jacoby flattens Harris out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!
>Dustin Jacoby takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Dustin Jacoby defeats Luke Harris (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:35 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

Dustin Jacoby Wins The Season 4 Middleweight Tournament Championship!

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>A jab misses and Gadelha counters with a solid left jab.
>Damm slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Gadelha goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Damm to cover up, then shoots in.
>Damm tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it.
>Gadelha gets a single leg takedown! Damm pulls guard off it.
>Gadelha attempts to pass guard.
>Gadelha passes to half guard.
>Gadelha starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>Gadelha is too skilled for Damm, passing half guard and gaining side control.
>Gadelha looks to get a mount.
>She finds herself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Damm tries to break free and scramble for position, but Gadelha keeps her trapped.
>In side control, Gadelha begins working to get a mount.
>She finds herself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Damm attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
>Gadelha attempts to roll Damm slightly and take her back.
>She rolls Damm over a little...and slips behind to take the back!
>Gadelha attempts an armbar.
>Damm stops Gadelha from applying it.
>Damm tries to move Gadelha off her back but can't.
>Gadelha attempts to set up a rear naked choke on Damm.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Gadelha has Damm flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>By submission, the winner is Claudia Gadelha!

Official Result: Claudia Gadelha defeats Carina Damm (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 5:06 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Claudia Gadelha Wins The Season 4 Womens Lightweight Tournament Championship!

MAIN EVENT

CTC Cruiserweight Tournament Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>A left hand misses, allowing Baziak to counter with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Rogers down!
>Baziak senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!
>Baziak hits several big stomps and kicks, but Rogers somehow hangs on!
>Baziak darts in and hits Rogers with a huge right hand!
>The referee pulls Baziak away before any more shots are thrown, as Rogers is out cold!
>The winner, by Knock Out; Dawid Baziak!

Official Result: Dawid Baziak defeats Demico Rogers (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:04 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Dawid Baziak Wins The Season 4 Cruiserweight Tournament Championship!

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Attendance: 7,269

Ticket Sales: $872,280

TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 612,180

TV Viewers (HBO): 1,632,480

TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America: 1,428,420

TV Viewers (J Sport): 612,180

TV Vieweres (Rossiya 2): 1,020,300

TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 1,734,510

TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 204,060

Critical Rating: Great

Commercial Rating: Decent

Fight of the Night: Dustin Jacoby vs. Luke Harris

KO of the Night: Dawid Baziak

Submission of the Night: Claudia Gadelha

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Fallout

- Tara Larosa officially confirmed her retirement from professional mixed martial arts after her fight! She retires with a professional record 27-3, with a CTC promotional record of 6-1, including a second round submission victory over Carina Damm at Sunday Night Fights 1, a second round submission victory over Ayaka Hamasaki in the Quarter-Finals of the Womens Lightweight Championship Tournament at CTC 17, a first round submission victory over Carina Damm in the Semi-Finals at CTC 23, and a first round TKO victory over Naho Sugiyama to win the CTC Womens Lightweight Title in the Finals at CTC 28, she successfully defended the belt by first round submission over Valerie Letourneau at CTC 35, before losing the title by fourth round submission to Kyra Gracie at CTC 45, then earned a first round submission victory over Roxanne Modafferi in their trilogy fight at CTC 66, after which Larosa retired! Larosa is a former BodogFIGHT Womens Champion, and CTC Womens Lightweight Champion! She was the 2014 Female Fighter of the Year!

- Ben Smith has been released by the CTC following three consecutive losses in the CTC cage! Smith leaves the CTC with a promotional record 1-4, including a Split Decision loss to Jae Young Kim at Sunday Night Fights 3, a first round submission victory over Cristiano Kaminishi at Sunday Night Fights 14, a first round TKO loss to Karl Grove at CTC 52, a Unanimous Decision loss to Richardson Moreira at CTC 62, and a first round submission loss to Ricardo Romero at CTC 66!

- Jay Hieron has been released by the CTC following failure to pick up a victory in three CTC fights! Hieron leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, with a third round knock out loss to Gerald Harris in the Quarter-Finals of the Welterweight Championship Tournament at CTC 6, a second round knock out loss to Matt Riddle at CTC 35, and a first round knock out loss to Tamdan McCrory at CTC 66!

- Anthony Leone suffered an elbow injury in his victory over Nick Denis, and will miss a month or two!

- Karla Benitez suffered a thigh injury in her loss to Megumi Morioka, and will miss a month or two!

- The Athletic Comission have issued medical suspensions to the following fighters:

1 Month

Ralph Lauren

Karla Benitez

Mark Godbeer

Carina Damm

2 Months

Kyle Watson

Nick Denis

Roxanne Modafferi

Luke Harris

Demico Rogers

3 Months

Ben Smith

4 Months

Jay Hieron

- The CTC announce the signing of a deal with Russia PPV to Broadcast CTC Pay-Per-View Content in Russia!

Predictions

None

Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36))

mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 16, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 67: Spring Series Premiere

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

MAIN EVENT

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Josh Barnett (36-8, 4-3 CTC) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (26-5, 5-1 CTC)

Since losing to Philip De Fries in the Semi-Finals of the Heavyweight Championship Tournament, Josh Barnett won by first round submission over Lavar Johnson, lost by first round submission to Sergei Kharitonov, and is now on a two fight winning streak, with a third round TKO victory over Shane Carwin, and a fourth round submission victory over Cole Konrad! Chris Tuchscherer was the winner of the Season 1 Heavyweight Tournament, and since losing in his title opportunity against Philip De Fries, Tuchscherer is on a two fight winning streak, with a Unanimous Decision victory over Ruslan Magomedov, and a first round TKO victory over Konstantin Gluhov!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final: Luiz Cane (14-6, 1 NC, 2-1 CTC) vs. Danillo Villefort (18-6, 5-2 CTC)

Luiz Cane lost by second round submission to Danillo Villefort in his CTC debut, but is since on a two fight winning streak, earning a second round TKO victory over Bola Omoyele, and a third round knock out victory over Yoshiyuki Nakanishi! A former CTC Middleweight Champion, Danillo Villefort was the winner of last years Spring Series Middleweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Jason Butcher in the Semi-Finals, and by first round submission over Dan Cramer in the Finals, he then defeated Jake Rosholt by first round submission to win the title, before losing the title on his first defense, losing by second round TKO to Mamed Khalidov in his last fight!

UNDERCARD

Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Pat Runez (9-2, 5-2 CTC) vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani (22-9-6, 3-3 CTC)

Since losing to Darrell Montague in the Finals of the Flyweight Championship Tournament, Pat Runez earned back to back victories by sixth round submission over Yasuhiro Urushitani, and first round knock out over Dileno Lopes, before entering the 2014 Winter Series Flyweight Tournament, losing by third round TKO to Shinichi Kojima in the Semi-Finals, however he bounced back in his last fight, earning a first round submission victory over Allamurad Karayev! Since losing to Runez at Sunday Night Fights 7, Yasuhiro Urushitani has defeated Dustin Ortiz by Unanimous Decision, lost a Unanimous Decision to Jussier da Silva, and won by first round TKO over Frank Baca!

Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Jared Rosholt (7-1, 3-1 CTC) vs. Ryan Martinez (11-3, CTC Debut)

Jared Rosholt opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Bobby Lashley, and a first round TKO victory over Cody East, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Heavyweight Tournament, losing by second round TKO to Aleksander Emelianenko in the Semi-Finals, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Hong Man Choi! Former Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Martinez make his CTC debut, a strong wrestler with heavy hands, Martinez is coming off a title run in Bellator, defeating Alexander Volkov by first round submission to win the title, defending successfully with a Unanimous Decision victory over Mark Godbeer, before losing the title by second round submission to Blagoi Ivanov in his last fight!

Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final: Jake Rosholt (19-4, 1 NC, 7-1 CTC) vs. Hector Lombard (32-5-1, 1 NC, CTC Debut)

A former CTC Middleweight Champion, since losing his title to Danillo Villefort, Jake Rosholt is on a two fight winning streak, with Unanimous Decision victories over Rousimar Palhares, and Murilo Rua! A former Bellator, CFC, and AFC Middleweight Champion, Hector Lombard is a talented Judoka, that has incredible knock out power in his hands! Lombard was released by the UFC after consecutive losses, by Split Decision to Yushin Okami, and Unanimous Decision to Chris Weidman!

Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Alexandre Pantoja (13-2, 2-0 CTC) vs. John Dodson (14-8, CTC Debut)

Alexandre Pantoja was impressive in his CTC debut, earning a first round TKO victory over Mamoru Yamaguchi in his debut, and earning a Unanimous Decision over Dustin Ortiz in his last fight! John Dodson is a talented mixed martial artist, skilled in all facets of the MMA game, Dodson was cut from the UFC, after suffering three consecutive losses, by Unanimous Decision to Demetrious Johnson, by third round TKO to Demetrious Johnson, and by Unanimous Decision to Darren Uyenoyama!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavyweight: Lonnie Race (3-3, 3-3 CTC) vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones (8-4-1, 3-3 CTC)

A battle between two fighters with very back and forth careers in the CTC cage, Lonnie Race began his MMA career with back to back losses to Brandon Sayles, and Hong Man Choi, but then rang off a three fight win streak with wins over Ryan Fortin, Carter Williams, and Greg Lauzon, before having the streak broken in his last fight, a first round knock out loss to Christian Morecraft! Gabriel Salinas-Jones opened his CTC career with a victory over Smealinho Rama, before posting back to back losses to Konstantin Gluhov, and Cody East, then he entered the Sunday Night Fights 17 Heavyweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Chris Barnett in the Quarter-Finals, and a third round knock out victory over Christian Morecraft in the Semi-Finals, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Mark Ellis in the Final!

Lightweight: Chris Horodecki (20-7-1, 2-3 CTC) vs. Rory McDonnel (5-8, 0-2 CTC)

Chris Horodecki opend his run in the CTC in the Sunday Night Fights 5 Lightweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Simon Marini in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by second round TKO to Mark Holst in the Semi-Finals, he bounced back to defeat Martin Grandmont by first round TKO, but is currently riding a two fight losing streak, losing by Unanimous Decision to Joseph Duffy, and by first round knock out to John Makdessi! Rory McDonnel has struggled in the CTC cage, losing by Unanimous Decision to Samuel Guillet in his debut, and losing by second round submission to Luiz Azeredo in his last fight!

Welterweight: DaMarques Johnson (17-14, 2-2 CTC) vs. Andrew Buckland (15-11-1, 0-2 CTC)

DaMarques Johnson opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Keto Allen, and a third round submission victory over War Machine, before entering the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Tamdan McCrory in the Quarter-Finals, and then dropping a Unanimous Decision to War Machine in their rematch! Andrew Buckland has struggled in the CTC, losing by third round TKO to Gary Wright in his debut, and losing by third round submission to Karo Parisyan in his last fight!

Flyweight: Allamurad Karayev (14-3, 5-3 CTC) vs. Alex Silva (3-3, 1-2 CTC)

Since losing to Abel Cullum in the Finals of the Season 1 Flyweight Tournament, Allamurad Karayev has earned a first round knock out win over Josh Rave, then entered the Season 3 Flyweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Will Campuzano in the Quarter-Finals, defeating Abel Cullum by third round TKO in their rematch in the Semi-Finals, before losing by fourth round submission to Jose Maria Tome in the Final, he lost by first round submission to Pat Runez in his last fight! Alex Silva opened his CTC run with a first round submission victory over Anthony Figueroa, but has struggled since, dropping Unanimous Decisions to Ngoo Ditty, and Josh Paiva!

Featherweight: Tito Jones (8-4, CTC Debut) vs. Stephane Bernadel (8-6, 1-2 CTC)

A former Golden Gloves boxing champion, Tito Jones has strong boxing, and is working to develope his ground game! Jones is coming off a two fight run in Pancrase, where he earned a third round TKO victory over Micah Miller, but lost by first round submission to Hirotoshi Saito in his last fight! Stephane Bernadel opened his CTC career with a second round TKO loss to Bubba Jenkins, bounced back with a Split Decision victory over Brad Cardinal, but lost his last fight by Unanimous Decision against Lyndon Whitlock!

Womens Middleweight: Agnes Orton (0-2, 0-2 CTC) vs. Yui Iwakura (1-0, 1-0 CTC)

Devastating taekwondo striker Agnes Orton has struggled to put her skills on display in the CTC, losing by third round submission to Alexis Davis in her debut, and by second round knock out to Ashleigh Curry in her last fight! Highly regarded amateur wrestler Yui Iwakura was impressive in her CTC debut, outmatching Megumi Yabushita for the better part of three rounds before submitting her!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Josh Barnett (249) vs. Chris Tuchscherer (265)

Luiz Cane (185) vs. Danillo Villefort (185)

Pat Runez (125) vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani (125)

Jared Rosholt (259) vs. Ryan Martinez (265)

Jake Rosholt (185) vs. Hector Lombard (185)

Alexandre Pantoja (125) vs. John Dodson (125)

Lonnie Race (265) vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones (265)

Chris Horodecki (155) vs. Rory McDonnel (155)

DaMarques Johnson (170) vs. Andrew Buckland (170)

Allamurad Karayev (125) vs. Alex Silva (125)

Tito Jones (145) vs. Stephane Bernadel (145)

Agnes Orton (135) vs. Yui Iwakura (135)

CTC 67 Full Fight Card

Main Card

HW SF: Josh Barnett vs. Chris Tuchscherer

MW SF: Luiz Cane vs. Danillo Villefort

FLY SF: Pat Runez vs. Yasuhiro Urushitani

HW SF: Jared Rosholt vs. Ryan Martinez

MW SF: Jake Rosholt vs. Hector Lombard

FLY SF: Alexandre Pantoja vs. John Dodson

Preliminary Card

HW: Lonnie Race vs. Gabriel Salinas-Jones

LW: Chris Horodecki vs. Rory McDonnel

WW: DaMarques Johnson vs. Andrew Buckland

FLY: Allamurad Karayev vs. Alex Silva

FW: Tito Jones vs. Stephane Bernadel

WMW: Agnes Orton vs. Yui Iwakura

CageRage · May 18, 2014

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Friday, Week 3, April 2015

Live From Vancouver, British Columbia

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on CTCombat.ca

Womens Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>A feint puts her off balance, but Iwakura is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick.
>Iwakura isn't drawn in by Orton feinting to her left.
>Iwakura looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>She pulls Orton into a grapple.
>Iwakura has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Orton down.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Orton has to pull guard.
>Time slips away as Iwakura successfully keeps Orton stuck against the ground.
>Iwakura starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Orton tries to catch Iwakura with a punch, but it is not on target.
>In guard, Iwakura begins working to pass to side control.
>Orton is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Iwakura firmly in guard.
>Iwakura leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Orton.
>Time slips away as Iwakura successfully keeps Orton stuck against the ground.
>Iwakura smothers Orton with her body by pushing forward and down.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Iwakura steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick.
>Orton bobs and weaves, trying to get Iwakura to commit.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A feint sets Orton up for an inside leg kick, but Iwakura evades it.
>Iwakura comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Orton.
>Iwakura can't get near enough to engage, Orton uses strikes to keep her out of range.
>There's a takedown attempt from Iwakura.
>Orton tries to avoid the takedown.
>Iwakura can't get the takedown, Orton was too quick to back away.
>Advancing, Orton counters a left jab by using a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Iwakura down!
>Orton dives in but Iwakura does well to pull half guard.
>Orton stands and gets out of half guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing.
>Orton avoids a quick jab and hits several big right hands, putting Iwakura down, dazed!
>Orton quickly gets on top of her dazed opponent, but is stopped at half guard.
>In half guard, Orton throws a couple of punches designed to keep Iwakura guessing.
>Iwakura tries to ensnare Orton in a guillotine.
>Iwakura gets the guillotine, sinks it in, and Orton has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Yui Iwakura!

Official Result: 'The Japanese Soldier' Yui Iwakura defeats Agnes Orton (Submission (Guillotine) in 8:54 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

Featherweight Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Bernadel avoids a jab.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage.
>Jones looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Bernadel drops down to try and catch him by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>Jones looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Bernadel.
>Seeing an opportunity, Bernadel goes straight for a takedown, but Jones is equal to it.
>Backing out of range, Jones circles tentatively.
>Bernadel seems to be waiting for Jones to make a move.
>Jones circles, looking for an opening.
>Bernadel doesn't press the issue, allowing Jones to circle.
>Bernadel circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting Bernadel settle at all, Jones comes in closer.
>Jones comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Jones is now standing in the pocket.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Showing good head movement, Bernadel weaves out of the way of a wild right hand.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Bernadel steps back and creates some space.
>Moving in closer, Jones looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Bernadel tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked.
>Bernadel throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Jones presses in closer to attack.
>Bernadel avoids a jab.
>Bernadel sees a body kick coming and hits a clean jab.
>Moving in closer, Jones looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Bernadel looks happy to engage Jones in the pocket.
>Bernadel circles away, creating some distance between them.
>A flicked jab from Bernadel only finds gloves.
>Jones steps in to put some pressure on.
>Jones looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>Bernadel shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Jones throws a kick to the body but Bernadel dodges it.
>Bernadel backs away from Jones, creating some space between them.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Moving in closer, Jones looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Bernadel tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Jones defended it well.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Jones explodes on Bernadel with a barrage of big right hands.
>Bernadel backs off but does not look at all steady on his feet, he has clearly been rocked by that last blow!
>Bernadel goes down after getting hammered with a barrage of rights!
>Almost immediately Bernadel has shaken it off and is ready for Jones.
>Jones tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Jones comes around the raised legs and gets side control.
>Jones attempts to arm triangle Bernadel from side control.
>Bernadel defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Jones blocks Bernadel as he tries a transition to guard.
>In side control, Jones throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bernadel guessing.
>Jones blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>In side control, Jones begins working to get a mount.
>He does it, and has the mount on Bernadel.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Jones pounds away on Bernadel.
>Bernadel is barely able to do anything at all, he cannot get out from under Jones!
>The referee stops the fight, he didn't feel Bernadel was intelligently defending himself!
>By TKO, the winner is Tito Jones!

Official Result: Tito Jones defeats Stephane Bernadel (TKO (Strikes) in 3:18 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

Flyweight Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Silva counters a left jab with a clean jab.
>Silva comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Silva gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Silva slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Karayev throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting.
>Silva quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Karayev counters a left jab by hitting a barrage of big right hands, forcing Silva back!
>As he backs off it becomes clear that Silva is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him!
>Silva goes down after getting hammered with a barrage of rights!
>Silva recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Karayev to make a move.
>Silva gets hit with a big stomp!
>Silva is allowed to stand back up, Karayev simply stepped away.
>Karayev hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Silva steps in closer to force the issue.
>Silva shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>A counter right hook catches Silva hard, almost putting him down!
>Karayev tries for a left jab but Silva moves out of range.
>Silva counters a wayward left jab with a solid left.
>Silva throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Karayev tries to step away from the takedown.
>Karayev avoids the takedown attempt.
>Advancing, Silva counters a left jab by using a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Silva slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>A jab misses and Silva counters with a kick to the inside of the left leg.
>Allamurad Karayev is going to end up limping if he takes too many more of those strikes.
>Silva comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Karayev tries to avoid Silva.
>The takedown doesn't work, Karayev saw it coming and got out of range.
>Karayev counters a weak right kick with a wild spinning back fist, knocking Silva down!
>Without hesitation, Karayev mounts his stunned opponent!
>Karayev tries to set up Silva for an armbar.
>Silva rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control.
>In side control, Silva begins working to get a mount.
>He can't get the mount.
>Karayev tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Silva.
>Silva starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Karayev.
>Silva takes the back, Karayev couldn't stop it.
>Silva tries to ensnare Karayev in an armbar.
>Silva rolls to try and get the armbar, but Karayev pulls free and easily secures side control.
>Karayev fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Silva tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Karayev.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Karayev tries to get into the mount position.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Karayev moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a tasty jab - right cross combination.
>There's a takedown attempt from Silva.
>A counter right hook catches Silva hard, almost putting him down!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>A speculative right hand from Silva doesn't find a home.
>Not letting up, Karayev steps in closer to pressure Silva into action.
>Karayev looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Silva goes for a single leg, but Karayev is equal to it.
>Silva throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Silva is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Karayev fires away with big right hands, but can't stop Silva getting to his feet.
>Silva counters a left jab with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee.
>Allamurad Karayev looks to be limping slightly.
>It's obvious that Silva has a clear plan to punish the legs.
>It will clearly slow Karayev down and weaken his striking.
>Silva bobs and weaves.
>Karayev doesn't press the issue, allowing Silva to circle.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Karayev comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Karayev is now standing in the pocket.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>There's a double leg attempt from Silva, from the pocket.
>Karayev counters with a right hand that catches Silva flush...and he goes down!
>Allamurad Karayev looks very tired out there.
>Karayev knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Silva, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>Silva survives then onslaught and manages to pull half guard.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>Between rounds, his corner told Silva to take it to the ground as early as possible in this round.
>Silva springs forward, trying to surprise Karayev and grab one of his legs!
>Silva gets hold of a leg, but Karayev is able to pull free before anything further can happen.
>Karayev ends up looking down on a grounded Silva.
>Karayev leaps in and throws a bomb, but Silva safely pulls him into half guard.
>Karayev gets up out of half guard and backs off, allowing Silva time to stand too.
>Silva counters a flurry of punches by hitting a straight left.
>Silva shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>A counter left hand catches Silva above the eye.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Karayev apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Silva has the angle to counter with a crisp left.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Silva slips past a straight punch and then hits a nice left.
>Silva lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a jab.
>A flurry of rights and lefts all miss, allowing Silva to hit a nice jab.
>Good head movement allows Silva to roll past an attempted knock out punch and counter with a jab.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Allamurad Karayev has much energy left.
>Silva uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a nice jab.
>Karayev dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left hook to the body.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Silva covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches.
>From the pocket, Silva shoots in for a double leg.
>Karayev counters with a left jab that catches Silva hard.
>Moving in closer, a tired-looking Karayev apparently wants to strike from the pocket.
>Silva snaps off a strong left jab as a counter, but it only finds the gloves.
>Breathing very hard, Alex Silva is looking ragged.
>Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.
>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have given the victory to Karayev.
>Karayev wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Allamurad 'Pretty Boy' Karayev defeats Alex 'Little Rock' Silva (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

Welterweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Johnson steps back to avoid a push kick.
>A left jab misses and Buckland strikes back with a crisp jab.
>Johnson steps back to avoid a right jab.
>Buckland hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Johnson doesn't let Buckland settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Johnson uses a smart combination to get Buckland to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Buckland gets taken down by a single leg but is able to spin away almost immediately upon hitting the ground, and is quickly back on his feet.
>Buckland throws a looping punch, but Johnson avoids it.
>Not letting up, Johnson steps in closer to pressure Buckland into action.
>Johnson looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Buckland now has Johnson standing in the pocket.
>Buckland covers up, absorbing a tight combination of punches.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Buckland steps back and creates some space.
>Buckland slams a crisp left into the gloves of Johnson, but can't follow up.
>Johnson comes in closer to press the issue.
>Buckland steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Johnson throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Johnson drives forward with the takedown, but Buckland is able to stay on his feet and turn them around.
>Buckland ends up pressing Johnson against the cage.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Buckland steps back from Johnson and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Johnson slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of jabs and straight punches.
>Buckland dodges a jab, and fires back with a stinging jab.
>A left jab misses, giving Buckland the chance to hit back with a punch.
>A left jab misses, Buckland counters with a nice jab.
>Johnson shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>In the pocket, Buckland throws a right roundhouse kick but Johnson has the footwork to avoid it quite easily.
>Buckland backs away to create some more space.
>Buckland throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Johnson comes in closer to press the issue.
>Buckland steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Johnson throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Johnson drives forward with the takedown, but Buckland is able to stay on his feet and turn them around.
>Buckland ends up pressing Johnson against the cage.
>Buckland steps back from Johnson and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Johnson slips past a jab and scores with a punch.
>Johnson throws a right jab but Buckland uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Buckland circles away, creating some distance between them.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>A right jab misses and Johnson counters with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed.
>Johnson counters a right jab by using a jab.
>A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Johnson is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Buckland has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Johnson in this round.
>A straight right fails to land and Johnson is able to fire back with a leg kick.
>Buckland counters an errant left jab with a surprise flying knee strike; Johnson is momentarily wobbly!
>Buckland checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a spinning kick!
>Buckland dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid punch.
>A left jab misses the mark and allows Buckland to counter with a solid right jab.
>Johnson shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage.
>A right jab misses, giving Johnson the chance to hit back with a leg kick.
>Those strikes to the legs are going to take their toll.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Johnson throws a nice sequence of punches, but Buckland covers up and absorbs them.
>Buckland uses head movement to avoid a combination of punches, then counters with a nice right.
>Johnson uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Stepping back, Buckland creates a bit of distance.
>Buckland comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Johnson tries to single leg Buckland as he steps in, but he is too quick to step away.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Buckland looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Johnson.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>From the pocket, Johnson shoots in for a double leg.
>Buckland tries to time a counter left hand, but can't get it.
>The takedown is successful, Buckland couldn't quite stay on his feet.
>Buckland winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Johnson pressing onto him.
>DaMarques Johnson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>The time runs out on round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Buckland side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a quick series of punches.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Using his wrestling skills, Buckland is trying to push Johnson up against the cage.
>Johnson ends up backed against the cage.
>Buckland catches Johnson with a hard left hand to the ribs.
>DaMarques Johnson looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Buckland steps back from Johnson and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Buckland lands an evil left cross from the pocket, Johnson is out before he hits the ground!
>Andrew Buckland takes the victory by way of Knock Out!

Official Result: Andrew Buckland defeats DaMarques 'Darkness' Johnson (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:34 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>McDonnel slips out of the way of a teep.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>McDonnel throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Horodecki.
>A counter left catches McDonnel above the eye.
>McDonnel steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>McDonnel keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Not letting McDonnel settle at all, Horodecki comes in closer.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving McDonnel an opening to score with a solid left.
>McDonnel steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint.
>McDonnel hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Horodecki quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>McDonnel slips out of the way of a body kick.
>Horodecki counters a left jab by hitting a crunching right hook to the body.
>McDonnel circles around Horodecki.
>Horodecki doesn't let McDonnel settle, stepping in closer to impose himself.
>Horodecki throws a leg kick but McDonnel avoids it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Horodecki uses a feint to get McDonnel off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark.
>Horodecki sneaks a glance at his corner.
>McDonnel quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>McDonnel chooses to shoot in on Horodecki.
>Horodecki tries to avoid McDonnel.
>The takedown doesn't work, Horodecki saw it coming and got out of range.
>McDonnel avoids a body kick.
>McDonnel slams a crisp right into the gloves of Horodecki, but can't follow up.
>Not letting up, Horodecki quickly steps in closer to attack McDonnel.
>McDonnel has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and McDonnel is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick.
>McDonnel uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Horodecki to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>McDonnel gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab.
>Horodecki throws a leg kick but McDonnel avoids it.
>McDonnel sneaks a glance at his corner.
>Horodecki steps in to put some pressure on.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>McDonnel comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Horodecki tries to avoid the takedown.
>McDonnel doesn't get the takedown, Horodecki avoided it.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>It sounded like his corner told Horodecki to stand and try to use counter striking against McDonnel in this round.
>McDonnel slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Moving forward, Horodecki counters a left jab with a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross.
>An errant jab sets Horodecki up to counter-strike with a tasty jab - right cross combination.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>McDonnel throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Horodecki sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing McDonnel down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Horodecki hits a sharp kick to the body.
>Fearing more kicks coming, McDonnel is quickly back up to his feet.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Horodecki is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to McDonnel.
>McDonnel seems happy to grapple with Horodecki.
>Chris Horodecki is looking really tired.
>McDonnel looks for a trip takedown.
>Horodecki blocks the takedown attempt.
>Horodecki tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>McDonnel attempts to pick Horodecki up for a slam.
>Horodecki is able to block it and pull away from him.
>McDonnel throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Horodecki stuffs the takedown attempt.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>A left hand misses, allowing Horodecki to counter with a kick to the body.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Round 3

>We are back underway!
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Horodecki to fire back with a barrage of hard punches!
>McDonnel steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs!
>McDonnel goes down after getting hammered with a barrage of rights!
>Horodecki moves in quickly, kneeling beside McDonnel and starting to hammer down with punches!
>McDonnel survives then onslaught and manages to pull half guard.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Chris Horodecki has much energy left.
>Horodecki fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.
>McDonnel tries to ensnare Horodecki in a guillotine.
>McDonnel gets the guillotine, sinks it in, and Horodecki has to tap!
>Rory McDonnel takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Rory McDonnel defeats Chris 'The Polish Hammer' Horodecki (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:46 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Salinas-Jones steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Race is getting in closer to Salinas-Jones, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Salinas-Jones finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Salinas-Jones grabs an arm and pulls Race out of the Muay Thai clinch and into a regular wrestling clinch instead.
>Salinas-Jones attempts to wrestle Race to the ground.
>Salinas-Jones can't get the takedown, Race defended it well.
>Race tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Salinas-Jones tries to use some dirty boxing, but Race uses his wrestling skills to smother him.
>Salinas-Jones is looking to muscle Race back against the cage.
>Race ends up backed against the cage.
>Salinas-Jones attempts to wrestle Race to the ground.
>Race shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, but Salinas-Jones does manage to slip behind him so that he has the back.
>A whizzer almost allows Race to create enough space to get free, but Salinas-Jones shuts that opportunity down.
>Salinas-Jones looks for a trip takedown while holding Race from behind.
>Salinas-Jones doesn't find it easy, but he does eventually get Race to the ground.
>Race lands hard, but the impact broke the grip of Salinas-Jones and a scramble for position starts.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>The scramble leaves Salinas-Jones turtled up, facing Race.
>Race hits a sharp soccer kick to the body!
>Salinas-Jones quickly scrambles to his feet before any other kicks happen.
>Race tries for a leg kick but Salinas-Jones moves out of range.
>Race is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Salinas-Jones counters with a right hand that catches Race flush, rocking him!
>Moving in closer, Salinas-Jones looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Keen to keep space between them, Race backs away.
>Salinas-Jones swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.
>Race throws a left jab but Salinas-Jones avoids it.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Race looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Salinas-Jones uses his strikes to stop Race from getting close enough to clinch.
>Moving in closer, Race looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Race moves into the pocket.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Salinas-Jones checks a leg kick.
>Race backs away from Salinas-Jones, creating some space between them.
>Backing out of range, Race circles tentatively.
>Salinas-Jones steps in to put some pressure on.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Race is looking to let his hands go in this round.
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>Not comfortable in the pocket, Salinas-Jones steps back and creates some space.
>Salinas-Jones gets suckered in by a feint, and is fortunate to avoid the barrage of big right hands that follow it.
>Salinas-Jones slips out of the way of a head kick.
>Moving in closer, Race looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Standing his ground, Salinas-Jones looks happy to engage Race in the pocket.
>Salinas-Jones takes a kick to the ribs from close range.
>Race throws a kick to the body but Salinas-Jones dodges it.
>Race dodges a jab, and fires back with a sharp right body kick.
>Race throws a kick to the body but Salinas-Jones dodges it.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Salinas-Jones throws a flurry of punches but Race covers up and takes them easily.
>Race slips past a straight punch and then hits a kick to the ribs.
>Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Salinas-Jones leans in and strikes with a punch.
>Salinas-Jones throws a left jab but Race uses good head movement to make sure it slips by.
>Salinas-Jones scores with a left jab from the pocket.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Salinas-Jones throws a barrage of big punches but Race covers up safely.
>Gabriel Salinas-Jones is breathing very hard.
>Slipping past a flurry of punches, Race counters with a hard right kick across the side.
>Race tries for a body kick but Salinas-Jones sees it coming and avoids it.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.
>That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Salinas-Jones has been instructed to look to finish it in this round.
>Race uses a feint to get Salinas-Jones off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark.
>Race throws a right kick to the body but Salinas-Jones avoids it.
>Race throws a left jab but Salinas-Jones avoids it.
>Lonnie Race doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Salinas-Jones hits a series of big right hands, putting Race down on the ground!
>Salinas-Jones knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Race, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!
>Salinas-Jones pounds away, Race is in serious trouble!
>Race finally manages to pull Salinas-Jones into side control to survive.
>Gabriel Salinas-Jones looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Salinas-Jones begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Race keeps Salinas-Jones at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>Salinas-Jones blocks an attempt to pull guard.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Salinas-Jones tries to ensnare Race in an armbar.
>Race defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Race tries to move to guard, but Salinas-Jones doesn't allow it.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Salinas-Jones begins trying to get himself into mount.
>Race keeps Salinas-Jones at side control, not letting the mount happen.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Salinas-Jones.
>Salinas-Jones wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Gabriel Salinas-Jones defeats 'Four Ounces' Lonnie Race (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

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CTC Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Pantoja isn't drawn in by Dodson feinting to his left.
>Pantoja doesn't get drawn in as Dodson feints a kick.
>Pantoja slips out of the way of a jab.
>Dodson avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>Dodson looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Dodson moves into the pocket.
>Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Pantoja hits a flurry of small strikes.
>Dodson slips past a nice combination and hits a nice jab.
>Using head movement, Pantoja slips past a right jab and counters with a great right hook which staggers Dodson backward, who then trips and goes down!
>Dodson shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert.
>Pantoja avoids an up-kick and is able to catch Dodson with a nice punch.
>On his back, Dodson watches as Pantoja comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.
>Dodson moves quickly, scrambling for position before Pantoja can get a hold.
>Neither fighter manages to impose himself in the scramble, and they both end up standing.
>Dodson feints to the right, trying to draw Pantoja into throwing a strike.
>Dodson drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Dodson feints an attack, keeping Pantoja on his toes.
>Dodson slips out of the way of a jab.
>Dodson comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Backing off, Pantoja makes sure to keep out of range.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Dodson counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a solid right.
>Dodson feints to the right, trying to draw Pantoja into throwing a strike.
>Dodson steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Dodson drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Pantoja in with a feint.
>Pantoja is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Pantoja is in the pocket, ready to attack Dodson.
>Good head movement allows Dodson to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Dodson gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance.
>Pantoja is looking to muscle Dodson back against the cage.
>Pantoja doesn't manage it though, as Dodson slips out of the grapple and gets away.
>Dodson feints rushing in, but withdraws.
>Moving in closer, Dodson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Dodson darts in and counters with a punch.
>A right jab misses, giving Pantoja the chance to hit back with a straight left.
>Dodson uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and he hits a solid punch.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Dodson the opportunity to counter with a crisp right hand punch.
>Pantoja steps back to avoid a kick to the body, having been suckered in with a feint.
>Dodson tries for a right jab but Pantoja moves out of range.
>Pantoja slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint.
>Pantoja counters an errant right jab with a nice jab.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Dodson the opportunity to counter with a nice right hand.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Dodson the opportunity to counter with a right jab to the cheek.
>Dodson drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Pantoja isn't buying it.
>Pantoja slips out of the way of a jab.
>Pantoja hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Dodson steps in closer to force the issue.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Dodson throws a right jab but Pantoja avoids it.
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Dodson the opportunity to counter with a nice jab.
>Dodson fakes a lunge.
>Time slips away as Pantoja doesn't press Dodson, allowing him to circle.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>Dodson avoids a jab.
>Pantoja counters a right jab by using a solid left.
>A right hand misses, allowing Pantoja to counter with a left.
>Pantoja looks to move in and stand in the pocket.
>Pantoja moves into the pocket.
>Pantoja looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Dodson ends up grappling for supremacy with Pantoja.
>Pantoja tries to wrestle Dodson backward and up against the cage.
>Pantoja manages it, and controls Dodson up against the cage.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Pantoja tries to keep him pressed up against the cage with wrestling, but Dodson isn't allowing it.
>Dodson finds room to apply a standing guillotine, and pulls Pantoja to the ground to tighten it even further!
>Pantoja pulls free, Dodson didn't have it fully sunk in.
>Pantoja fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Pantoja throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Pantoja punches down at Dodson, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Dodson brings his legs up and tries to lock Pantoja in a triangle choke.
>Pantoja blocks the attempt.
>Alexandre Pantoja is breathing very hard.
>Pantoja keeps Dodson guessing with a few quick strikes.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Dodson.
>The winner, by unanimous decision, is John Dodson!

Official Result: John 'The Magician' Dodson defeats Alexandre Pantoja (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

CTC Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Rosholt to hit back with a solid left.
>An attempted body kick misses and Rosholt fires back with a stinging left jab.
>Moving in closer, Rosholt looks like he may want to wrestle Lombard.
>He pulls Lombard into a grapple.
>From the grapple, Rosholt tries to pick Lombard up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Rosholt has him! Slams him down! Lombard pulls guard.
>Rosholt looks to get past the guard.
>Rosholt passes to half guard.
>In half guard, Rosholt begins working to get side control.
>Lombard keeps his half guard secure.
>Lombard uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.
>There wasn't enough separation though, Rosholt is able to catch him and secure side control.
>Rosholt tries to lock Lombard in an americana.
>Lombard blocks it.
>Rosholt blocks Lombard as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Rosholt begins trying to get himself into a mount.
>Lombard keeps Rosholt from mounting him.
>Lombard tries to sweep Rosholt but can't.
>Rosholt starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Lombard.
>Lombard can't stop it and gives up his back!
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Lombard is in increasing trouble, as Rosholt gets both hooks in.
>Rosholt attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Lombard doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Rosholt, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Lombard fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>With both hooks in, Rosholt tries to flatten Lombard out for the rear naked choke.
>Lombard stops Rosholt from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Lombard attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Rosholt doesn't allow it.
>Rosholt, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Lombard defends himself well against the choke.
>Lombard struggles against Rosholt but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Rosholt, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Lombard stops Rosholt from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Rosholt maintains his hooks, despite Lombard trying to break them.
>Rosholt, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Lombard defends himself well against the choke.
>Hector Lombard is looking really tired.
>Lombard 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.
>Rosholt, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>The rear naked choke is fully applied, Rosholt has Lombard flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!
>Jake Rosholt takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Jake Rosholt defeats Hector 'Shango' Lombard (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:50 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.

CTC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>With underhooks giving him solid control over Rosholt, Martinez looks for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Rosholt blocked Martinez.
>Rosholt pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple.
>Rosholt is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Martinez.
>Rosholt grabs Martinez and pulls him into a grapple.
>Rosholt has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Martinez down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Martinez blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.
>Getting underhooks, Martinez looks for a takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Rosholt blocked Martinez.
>Rosholt tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.
>Martinez, controlling the grapple with Rosholt, tries to scoop him up for a slam.
>He gets Rosholt up! Martinez slams him down, ending up in guard.
>Martinez fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Martinez gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks.
>Rosholt doesn't allow Martinez to smother him against the ground.
>Rosholt grabs Martinez and draws him in close, smothering him.
>Martinez smothers Rosholt with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Martinez tries to control Rosholt against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Martinez blocks an attempted sweep.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Martinez attempts to pass guard.
>Rosholt comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Martinez in guard.
>Martinez gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and stands, looking down at Rosholt who remains on his back.
>Martinez looks to get on top of Rosholt.
>Martinez tries to get side control, but has to settle for being in half guard.
>Martinez looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Martinez struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Martinez blocks an attempted sweep.
>Martinez attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>Rosholt keeps his half guard secure.
>Rosholt bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Rosholt.
>Martinez sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Rosholt up close into a clinch.
>From the grapple, Martinez tries to pick Rosholt up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Martinez has him! Slams him down! Rosholt pulls guard.
>Jared Rosholt looks very tired out there.
>Ryan Martinez looks very tired out there.
>Time slips away as Martinez successfully keeps Rosholt stuck against the ground.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Time slips away as Martinez successfully keeps Rosholt stuck against the ground.
>In guard, Martinez catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Martinez blocks an attempted sweep.
>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 Martinez to stand and try to use counter striking against Rosholt in this round.
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Rosholt looks to get some strikes in, but Martinez seizes the moment and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.
>Martinez finds his dirty boxing smothered, and Rosholt gains the dominant position in the grapple.
>Ryan Martinez seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Using his wrestling skills, Rosholt is trying to push Martinez up against the cage.
>Rosholt manages it, and controls Martinez up against the cage.
>Rosholt tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Martinez reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Jared Rosholt looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Martinez tries to use some knees from the clinch, but Rosholt is able to block them.
>Rosholt takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>Rosholt takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>Martinez takes a short step back and prepares to strike.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Using head movement, Martinez slips past a left jab and counters with a thudding left hook to the body.
>Ryan Martinez looks like he is completely out of gas.
>A left jab misses, giving Martinez the chance to hit back with a crisp right.
>Martinez throws a barrage of big punches but Rosholt covers up safely.
>Looking tired, Rosholt comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Martinez.
>He pulls Martinez into a grapple.
>Rosholt tries to use some dirty boxing, but Martinez uses his wrestling skills to smother him.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Rosholt is trying to push Martinez so that his back is up against the cage.
>Rosholt achieves it, pinning Martinez to the cage.
>Jared Rosholt looks totally gassed.
>Martinez wrestles back against Rosholt, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>Martinez steps back from Rosholt and looks to unleash some strikes.
>The time runs out on round two.
>There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Moving forward, Rosholt counters a series of wayward big punches with a stinging left jab.
>A jab misses and Martinez counters with a solid right jab.
>A tired-looking Rosholt approaches, looking for a takedown.
>Martinez sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Martinez saw it coming and got out of range.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Rosholt wants to wrestle Martinez.
>Martinez uses his strikes to stop Rosholt from getting close enough to grapple.
>Rosholt keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>Time slips away as Martinez doesn't press Rosholt, allowing him to circle.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Rosholt wants to wrestle Martinez.
>Martinez is pulled into a grapple.
>Rosholt tries to wrestle Martinez backward and up against the cage.
>Rosholt does it, Martinez is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Rosholt has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Martinez to the ground.
>Martinez digs in and manages to defend the takedown, but Rosholt does manage to get behind him.
>A whizzer almost allows Martinez to create enough space to get free, but Rosholt shuts that opportunity down.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Rosholt tries to get up onto the back of Martinez and apply a choke.
>Martinez keeps his cool, and Rosholt cannot properly apply the choke.
>Rosholt tries to take Martinez down from behind.
>Martinez shows stubborn resistance and Rosholt cannot complete 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 agreed that Martinez is the winner.
>Ryan Martinez wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Ryan Martinez defeats Jared Rosholt (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

CTC Flyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>From the pocket, Runez shoots in for a double leg.
>Runez drives forward and gets the takedown! Urushitani couldn't quite stop it.
>Urushitani ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Runez, with his back pressed against the cage.
>Not liking his options, Runez looks to get a better position over Urushitani.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Runez blocks Urushitani as he tries a sweep.
>Runez starts trying to get Urushitani on his back so that he can gain a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Using the cage, Urushitani stands up. Runez still has control though.
>Showing his ability to exert control, Runez smothers Urushitani up against the cage for over a minute.
>Runez uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>A sweep of the legs is successful, Urushitani has to pull guard.
>Runez fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>In guard, Runez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Urushitani guessing.
>Runez looks to get past the guard.
>Urushitani keeps Runez in guard.
>Urushitani raises his legs and tries to get Runez into a triangle choke.
>Runez pulls free of the triangle and brilliantly spins to side control.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Runez fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Runez attempts to roll Urushitani slightly and take his back.
>Urushitani keeps Runez from getting behind him.
>Urushitani tries to break free and scramble for position, but Runez keeps him trapped.
>Runez punches down at Urushitani, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>In side control, Runez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Urushitani guessing.
>Runez tries to lock Urushitani in an arm triangle.
>Urushitani fights off the arm triangle attempt.
>Runez blocks an attempted sweep.
>The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.
>Runez chooses to shoot in on Urushitani.
>The takedown is successful, Urushitani pulls guard.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Runez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Urushitani is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Runez firmly in guard.
>Urushitani attempts a triangle choke on Runez from the bottom of the guard.
>Runez blocks the triangle attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt.
>Urushitani stings Runez with a pair of jabs and a big left hook.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Urushitani to fire back with a clean jab.
>Urushitani is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Runez sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Urushitani, caught by surprise, has to pull guard.
>Runez attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Runez gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Runez fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.
>Urushitani tries to ensnare Runez in a triangle.
>Runez defends well against it.
>In guard, Runez begins working to pass to side control.
>Urushitani comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Runez in guard.
>Pat Runez is breathing very hard.
>Urushitani grabs Runez and draws him in close, smothering him.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Urushitani doesn't allow Runez to smother him against the ground.
>Urushitani attempts a triangle choke on Runez from the bottom of the guard.
>Runez blocks the attempt.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Urushitani counters a left jab with a couple of shots to the body and a nice left uppercut.
>Urushitani counters a left jab by using a clean jab.
>Urushitani gets Runez with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>The fight slows as Runez sits back and allows Urushitani to circle.
>They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Showing good head movement, Runez slips past a flurry of strikes.
>Breathing very hard, Yasuhiro Urushitani is looking ragged.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Runez, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Urushitani pulls guard.
>Runez is trying to pass guard.
>Urushitani keeps his guard secure.
>Urushitani works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.
>Runez seizes the opportunity, Urushitani was too slow and gets caught in side control.
>Pat Runez looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Runez attempts to armbar Urushitani from side control.
>Urushitani stops Runez from applying it.
>Urushitani tries to sweep Runez but can't.
>Runez attempts to arm triangle Urushitani from side control.
>Runez gets the arm triangle fully applied!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Yasuhiro Urushitani has much energy left.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.
>All three judges have given Runez the win.
>Runez wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Pat Runez defeats Yasuhiro Urushitani (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>Cane throws a right kick to the body but Villefort avoids it.
>Cane feints left and tries to get Villefort to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>Cane feints to the right, trying to draw Villefort into throwing a strike.
>Villefort shoots in for a takedown.
>Cane tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Cane avoided Villefort.
>Villefort avoids a body kick.
>Moving in closer, Villefort looks like he wants to strike from the pocket.
>Villefort moves into the pocket.
>Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything.
>Villefort shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Cane sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Villefort down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Cane looks to hit a kick to the body, but Villefort is back up and out of range too quickly.
>Cane is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Slipping past a powerful straight right, Villefort counters with a jab.
>Cane gets caught with a stiff jab.
>Villefort uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a crisp left.
>Slipping past a left jab, Villefort hits a crisp left hook to the body.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Villefort throws a nice sequence of punches, but Cane covers up and none of the shots finds a home.
>Villefort comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Villefort drives forward with the takedown, but Cane is able to stay on his feet and turn them around.
>The end result is Villefort being held with his back pressed against the cage.
>Cane steps back from Villefort and looks to unleash some strikes.
>Cane throws a kick to the body but Villefort dodges it.
>Villefort looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Cane finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Villefort grabs an arm and tries and pull Cane down to the ground into his guard.
>The attempt doesn't work, Cane blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result.
>Cane is trying to muscle Villefort up against the cage.
>Cane does it, Villefort is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Cane drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Cane catches Villefort with a hard right hand to the ribs.
>Cane breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Villefort.
>Cane dodges a jab, and fires back with a scything low kick to the legs.
>Villefort uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Villefort checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a left jab to the cheek.
>Breathing very hard, Luiz Cane is looking ragged.
>A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning.
>From the pocket, Villefort shoots in for a double leg.
>Cane sprawls well, and Villefort is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Villefort, turtled up, takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
>Cane prepares to throw a soccer kick to the body, but Villefort is able to spring back up and step away.
>A visibly tired Cane is getting in closer to Villefort, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Cane ends up grabbing Villefort in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Villefort uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Villefort uses a feint to get Cane off balance, but the nice sequence of punches that follow don't find their mark.
>A leg kick misses badly, giving Villefort an opening to score with a lightning fast couple of jabs and a right cross.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Luiz Cane has much energy left.
>I wonder if the big weight cut is beginning to really take its toll?
>Villefort goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Cane to cover up, then shoots in.
>Cane sprawls well, and Villefort is forced down to his knees, almost turtled up.
>Seeing that a soccer kick is about to be thrown to the body, Villefort springs to his feet.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Villefort looks to take Cane down by setting up a judo throw.
>Cane is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!
>Villefort starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.
>He passes guard with ease, moving straight into the mount.
>Villefort tries to lock Cane in an americana.
>The americana is locked in and Villefort moves to side control to get leverage, Cane has to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Danillo Villefort!

Official Result: Danillo 'Indio' Villefort defeats Luiz 'Banha' Cane (Submission (Americana) in 3:02 of round 2). The match was rated as being Great.

MAIN EVENT

CTC Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Barnett counters an errant left jab with a straight left.
>Tuchscherer steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>Moving in closer, Tuchscherer looks like he may want to wrestle Barnett.
>Barnett is pulled into a grapple.
>Tuchscherer uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Barnett.
>Tuchscherer is trying to push Barnett so that his back is up against the cage.
>Tuchscherer achieves it, pinning Barnett to the cage.
>Barnett is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.
>Barnett has been cut under his eye.
>Tuchscherer smothers Barnett against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.
>Tuchscherer scores with an elbow strike from the clinch that catches Barnett hard.
>With Barnett bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.
>The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.
>The referee signals for the fight to continue!
>Barnett uses a smart combination to get Tuchscherer to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Barnett can't get the takedown, Tuchscherer defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Tuchscherer is trying to push Barnett up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Barnett pinned to the cage.
>Barnett is trapped against the cage and Tuchscherer punishes him with some dirty boxing.
>Tuchscherer pins Barnett up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for roughly sixty seconds.
>Tuchscherer tries to use dirty boxing against Barnett, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Tuchscherer exerts total control, keeping Barnett smothered against the cage for sixty seconds or so.
>The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.
>Barnett narrowly misses Tuchscherer with a right uppercut.
>Tuchscherer steps in to put some pressure on.
>Chris Tuchscherer looks very tired out there.
>Looking tired, Tuchscherer comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Barnett.
>Tuchscherer can't get close enough to grapple, Barnett keeps him away with strikes.
>Tuchscherer avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Barnett throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Tuchscherer first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Barnett the the floor! Barnett has to pull half guard.
>Tuchscherer reaches over and tries to lock Barnett in a kimura.
>Barnett blocks it.
>Barnett reaches over and tries to lock Tuchscherer in a guillotine.
>Barnett gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out!
>Tuchscherer must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied.
>The guillotine is finally released, Barnett may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out.
>In guard, Tuchscherer begins working to pass to side control.
>Barnett keeps his guard secure.
>Grabbing an arm, Barnett attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>The triangle is locked in, but with only a few seconds left of the round it won't get the tap out!
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Barnett has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Tuchscherer in this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Josh Barnett looks very tired out there.
>Barnett sees a body kick coming and hits a flurry of quick punches.
>Barnett counters a right kick to the body by hitting a series of quick punches.
>Chris Tuchscherer seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Tuchscherer.
>Barnett tries to step away from the takedown.
>Tuchscherer can't get the takedown, Barnett was too quick to back away.
>Barnett comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Tuchscherer waits for Barnett to step in, then he dives forward and hits a single leg.
>Looking to catch his breath, Tuchscherer is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Tuchscherer attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Tuchscherer gets past, but Barnett stops him at half guard.
>Tuchscherer begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.
>He can't get free of half guard.
>Barnett attempts to guillotine Tuchscherer from the bottom of half guard.
>Barnett gets a guillotine but cannot get Tuchscherer to tap out!
>Tuchscherer must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied.
>The hold is released, Barnett realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight.
>Josh Barnett looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Tuchscherer attempts to pass guard.
>Barnett can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.
>Chris Tuchscherer looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Round two ends as time expires.
>That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>It sounded like his corner told Barnett to push for takedowns in this round.
>A straight left fails to land and Barnett is able to fire back with a crisp left hand punch.
>They come together and throw strikes, both miss.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Barnett tries to wrestle Tuchscherer backward and up against the cage.
>Tuchscherer out-wrestles him though.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>Barnett sneaks a glance at his corner.
>It seems that Tuchscherer is happy to let Barnett circle for the moment.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Barnett.
>Tuchscherer attempts to avoid Barnett as he shoots in.
>Barnett can't get the takedown, Tuchscherer was too quick to back away.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Slowed down by physical tiredness, Barnett still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>Barnett moves into the pocket.
>A visibly tired Barnett is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tuchscherer.
>Not keen on wrestling Barnett, Tuchscherer uses movement to keep out of reach.
>Josh Barnett looks totally gassed.
>Barnett circles around Tuchscherer.
>The fight slows as Tuchscherer sits back and allows Barnett to circle.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>A visibly tired Barnett is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tuchscherer.
>Tuchscherer is pulled into a grapple.
>Barnett tries to wrestle Tuchscherer backward and up against the cage.
>Tuchscherer doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.
>The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>Here come the official decisions.
>Judge #1 has called it a victory for Tuchscherer.
>Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Barnett.
>Judge #3 has given Barnett the win.
>So the winner, by split decision, is Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett!

Official Result: Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett defeats Chris Tuchscherer (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

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Attendance: 4,693

Ticket Sales: $703,950

TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 546,516

TV Viewers (HBO): 1,457,376

TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America): 1,275,204

TV Viewers (J Sports): 546,516

TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 910,860

TV Viewers (Setanta Sports) 1,548,462

TV Viewers (True Sport 2) 182,172

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Very Poor

Fight of the Night: Danillo Villefort vs. Luiz Cane

KO of the Night: Andrew Buckland

Submission of the Night: Danillo Villefort

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Fallout

- Chris Horodecki has been released by the CTC after losing in three consecutive CTC bouts! Horodecki leaves the CTC with a promotional record 2-4, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Simon Marini in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 5 Lightweight Tournament, a second round TKO loss to Mark Holst in the Semi-Finals, a first round TKO victory over Martin Grandmont at CTC 37, a Unanimous Decision loss to Joseph Duffy at CTC 48, a first round knock out loss to John Makdessi at Sunday Night Fights 16, and a third round submission loss to Rory McDonnel at CTC 67!

- DaMarques Johnson has been released by the CTC after losing on three consecutive occasions in the CTC cage! Johnson leaves the CTC with a promotional record 2-3, including a first round submission victory over Keto Allen at CTC 9, a third round submission victory over War Machine at Sunday Night Fights 11, a first round submission loss to Tamdan McCrory in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament at CTC 43, a Unanimous Decision loss to War Machine at CTC 51, and a third round knock out loss to Andrew Buckland at CTC 67!

- Agnes Orton has been released by the CTC after failing to earn a victory in three CTC fights! Orton leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a third round submission loss to Alexis Davis at CTC 58, a second round knock out loss to Ashleigh Curry at CTC 63, and a first round submission loss to Yui Iwakura at CTC 67!

- Alex Silva has been released by the CTC after losing three consecutive CTC bouts! Silva leaves the CTC with a promotional record 1-3, including a first round submission victory over Anthony Figueroa at CTC 12, a Unanimous Decision loss to Ngoo Ditty at Sunday Night Fights 7, a Unanimous Decision loss to Josh Paiva at CTC 44, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Allamurad Karayev at CTC 67!

- Gabriel Salinas-Jones suffered a facial injury in his victory over Lonnie Race, and will miss a month or two!

Predictions

None

Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36))

mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 18, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 68

Friday, Week 4, April 2015 in The Praries, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Featherweight Tournament Semi-Final: Takeshi Inoue (26-8, 5-2 CTC) vs. Jonathan Brookins (16-8, 3-2 CTC)

Takeshi Inoue is a former CTC Featherweight Champion, winning the 2014 Spring Series Featherweight Tournament with victories over Diego Nunes, and Josh Grispi, then defeating Michihiro Omigawa by fourth round knock out to win the title, he successfully retained the title by first round knock out over Joachim Hansen, before losing the title by second round submission to Nazareno Malegarie in his last fight! Jonathan Brookins opened his CTC career in the Season 1 Featherweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over John Teixeira in the Quarter-Finals, before dropping a Unanimous Decision to Michihiro Omigawa in the Semi-Finals, he lost a Unanimous Decision to Diego Nunes, but has bounced back, and is on a two fight winning streak, defeating Joe Stevenson by first round submission, and winning a Unanimous Decision over Mizuto Hirota!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Bantamweight Tournament Semi-Final: Miguel Angel Torres (43-7, 3-2 CTC) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (20-13-2, 1-0 CTC)

Former WEC Bantamweight Champion Miguel Angel Torres, opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Damacio Page, before entering the Bantamweight Championship Tournament, earning a second round knock out victory over Antonio Banuelos in the Quarter-Finals, winning by third round TKO over Masakatsu Ueda in the Semi-Finals, before losing by third round TKO to Alexis Vila in the first ever CTC Bantamweight Title fight, he bounced back with a Unanimous Decision victory over Damacio Page in his last fight! Akitoshi Tamura made his CTC debut back in December, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Roland Delorme!

UNDERCARD

Featherweight Tournament Semi-Final: Patricio Freire (17-2, CTC Debut) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (33-7-2, 1-0 CTC)

Patricio Freire is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner, with an excellent ground game, who enjoys throwing heavy hands as well! Pitbull is a Bellator Featherweight Tournament Champion, but has not fought since losing a Split Decision loss to Pat Curran in his Bellator Featherweight Title Fight at Bellator 80 in January 2013! Tatsuya Kawajiri was dominant in his CTC debut, earning a first round submission victory over Waylon Lowe!

Womens Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final: Zoila Gurgel (13-3, CTC Debut) vs. Felice Herrig (9-7, 2-3 CTC)

Former Bellator Womens Champion Zoila Gurgel is a Muay Thai striker with a decent ground game, and devastating ground and pound! Gurgel recently broke a two fight losing streak when she beat Sakura Nomura by second round submission in her last fight in Bellator! Felice Herrig was defeated by Joanne Calderwood in her CTC debut, then bounced back to earn a Unanimous Decision victory over Ashley Cummins in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, before losing by fifth round submission to Kyra Gracie in the Finals, she lost by first round TKO to Ayaka Hamasaki, before bouncing back in her last fight, earning a Split Decision victory over Hanna Sillen!

Womens Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final: Ayaka Hamasaki (10-2, 1-2 CTC) vs. Sofia Bagherdai (6-3, 2-1 CTC)

Ayaka Hamasaki opened up her CTC career with a second round submission loss to Tara Larosa in the Quarter-Finals of the Womens Lightweight Championship Tournament, then lost by third round submission to Yuka Tsuji, before bouncing back in her last fight, earning her first round TKO victory over Felice Herrig! Sofia Bagherdai opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Jessica Eye, before entering the Season 2 Womens Lightweight Tournament, losing by first round TKO to Valerie Letourneau in the Quarter-Finals, before bouncing back in her last fight, winning by second round knock out over Jocelyn Lybarger!

Bantamweight Tournament Semi-Final: Daniel Lima (12-5-2, 4-1 CTC) vs. Sirwan Kakai (10-1, CTC Debut)

Daniel Lima opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Ian Loveland, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Bantamweight Tournament, winning the tournament with victories over Nick Mamalis, and Shintaro Ishiwatari, then defeated Wilson Reis by fourth round submission to win the CTC Bantamweight Title, only to lose the belt on his first defense, losing to Masakazu Imanari by first round submission in his last fight! The former Superior Challenge Bantamweight Champion, Sirwan Kakai is a strong grappler, with some good kicks in his arsenal as well! He is coming off two victories in UCMMA, a Unanimous Decision victory over Nam Jin Jo, and a first round submission victory over Pablo Alfonso!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight: Rick Hawn (15-3, 0-1 CTC) vs. Dave Jansen (21-3, 1-0 CTC)

Rick Hawn made his CTC debut back in November, and was dominated by fellow grappler Mark Bocek on route to a first round submission loss! Dave Jansen used his strong wrestling, and brutal ground and pound to set up a rear naked choke submission late in the first round over Guillaume DiLorenzi in his CTC debut last July!

Middleweight: Jason Butcher (9-2, 1-2 CTC) vs. Jack Marshman (14-6, 3-5 CTC)

Jason Butcher opened his CTC career with a third round submission victory over Duane Bastress, then entered the 2014 Spring Series Middleweight Tournament, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Danillo Villefort in the Semi-Finals, and losing by first round TKO to Mamed Khalidov in his last fight! Since losing to Svetoslav Savov in the Alternate Bout of the Season 2 Middleweight Tournaments, Jack Marshman won two fights in a row, defeating Shawn Marchand, before entering the Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Yoshiyuki Nakanishi in the Quarter-Finals, before losing a Split Decision to Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in the Semi-Finals, he lost a Unanimous Decision to Katsunan Mazaki in his last fight!

Bantamweight: Mike Reilly (4-3, 1-2 CTC) vs. John Fraser (12-6, 2-3 CTC)

Mike Reilly opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Tyler Hardcastle, but is now on a two fight losing streak, dropping Unanimous Decisions to Aljamain Sterling, and Anthony Leone! John Fraser opened his CTC career with a first round TKO victory over Adrian Wooley, before entering the Bantamweight Championship Tournament, earning a third round submission victory over Kenji Osawa in the Quarter-Finals, before losing a Unanimous Decision to Alexis Vila in the Semi-Finals, then lost a Split Decision to Nick Denis, and lost by first round submission to Roland Delorme in his last fight!

Womens Lightweight: Robin Fullington (MMA Debut) vs. Lena Ovchynnikova (10-7, 2-5 CTC)

Robin Fullington is a World Class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fighter, who has cross-trained extensively, able to deliver powerful strikes with her hands and feet, and has good wrestling and takedowns, she is not very resilient, and has a weak chin however! This is likely Lena Ovchynnikova's final chance in the CTC cage if she were not to pick up a victory, after snapping a three fight losing streak in the CTC cage with a first round submission victory over Sarah McLeod, she has once again lost two straight, losing by first round submission to Yuko Oya in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 4 Womens Lightweight Tournament, and losing by second round submission to Bethany Marshall in her last fight!

Heavyweight: Rick Barnes (MMA Debut) vs. Ajlin Ahmic (11-4, 1-1 CTC)

Rick Barnes comes to MMA from the world of boxing, and brings World Class boxing skills with absolutely devastating punching power to the cage, he has an iron chin, and almost super human cardio, but will have to work hard on his takedown defense, and ground game before he has more than a punchers chance! Ajlin Ahmic lost by first round TKO to Chris Barnett in his CTC debut, but bounced back with a Unanimous Decision victory over Greg Lauzon in his last fight!

Cruiserweight: Sage Mercier (MMA Debut) vs. Mike Cook (10-11, CTC Debut)

Sage Mercier is a karate striker, who competed on the national level in France, with good technical striking, and powerful hands, who strikes from all kinds of crazy angles, he will have to work on his takedown defense and ground game to compete seriously in MMA! Mike Cook is a straight up brawler, who is coming off a run in KSW where he lost both his fights, by third round submission to Alexey Oleinik, and by first round TKO to Martin Nowak!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Takeshi Inoue (145) vs. Jonathan Brookins (145)

Miguel Angel Torres (135) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (135)

Patricio Freire (145) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri (145)

Zoila Gurgel (125) vs. Felice Herrig (123)

Ayaka Hamasaki (125) vs. Sofia Bagherdai (123)

Daniel Lima (135) vs. Sirwan Kakai (135)

Rick Hawn (155) vs. Dave Jansen (155)

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

Mike Reilly (135) vs. John Fraser (135)

Robin FUllington (125) vs. Lena Ovchynnikova (125)

Rick Barnes (265) vs. Ajlin Ahmic (250)

Sage Mercier (235) vs. Mike Cook (244)*

*Mike Cook missed weight by 9 lbs, the bout will continue under modified weight restrictions, with cook forfeiting a portion of his purse.

CTC 68 Full Fight Card

Main Card

FW SF: Takeshi Inoue vs. Jonathan Brookins

BW SF: Miguel Angel Torres vs. Akitoshi Tamura

FW SF: Patricio Freire vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri

WLW SF: Zoila Gurgel vs. Felice Herrig

WLW SF: Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Sofia Bagherdai

BW SF: Daniel Lima vs. Sirwan Kakai

Preliminary Card

LW: Rick Hawn vs. Dave Jansen

MW: Jason Butcher vs. Jack Marshman

BW: Mike Reilly vs. John Fraser

WLW: Robin Fullington vs. Lena Ovchynnikova

HW: Rick Barnes vs. Ajlin Ahmic

CW: Sage Mercier vs. Mike Cook

CageRage · May 20, 2014

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Friday, Week 4, April 2015

Live From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live on CTCombat.ca

Cruiserweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>A left jab misses and Mercier counters with a number of huge rights, Cook is trapped up against the cage with no way out!
>Cook collapses to the ground and is still getting pounded on!
>The referee pulls Mercier away, stopping the match!
>The winner, by TKO, is Sage Mercier!

Official Result: Sage Mercier defeats Mike Cook (TKO (Strikes) in 0:22 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Barnes feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Ahmic only just able to evade them.
>Ahmic avoids a jab.
>Barnes throws a barrage of big right hands but Ahmic moves out of range.
>Barnes hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Ahmic quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Ahmic comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Barnes tries to step away from the takedown.
>Ahmic can't get the takedown, Barnes was too quick to back away.
>Barnes fakes a lunge.
>Ahmic comes in closer to press the issue.
>Ahmic looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>He pulls Barnes into a grapple.
>From the grapple, Ahmic tries to pick Barnes up on his shoulder for a slam.
>Barnes defends it well and slips away from his opponent.
>Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage.
>Barnes feints stepping in.
>Barnes throws out a quick left jab.
>Not letting up, Ahmic steps in closer to pressure Barnes into action.
>A couple of wild haymakers are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ahmic.
>Barnes tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Barnes saw it coming and got out of range.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>Ahmic steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing.
>Ahmic is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Barnes.
>He pulls Barnes into a grapple.
>Barnes tries to wriggle free, but Ahmic controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.
>Ahmic is trying to muscle Barnes up against the cage.
>Ahmic manages it, and controls Barnes up against the cage.
>Unable to break free, Barnes is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.
>Ahmic keeps Barnes up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
>With Barnes stuck against the cage, Ahmic tries to set up a judo-style throw.
>A great inside leg trip sees Barnes get thrown to the mat, and Ahmic is left in half guard.
>Ahmic tries to pass the half guard.
>He gets past half guard, gaining side control.
>Ahmic throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Ahmic starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Barnes.
>He takes the back!
>Barnes is in huge trouble now, as Ahmic successfully gets both hooks in.
>The time runs out on round one.
>Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Ahmic steps in to attack but takes a stiff jab.
>Ahmic looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Barnes.
>Strikes from Barnes keep Ahmic from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back.
>Ajlin Ahmic is breathing very hard.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>A jab misses and Barnes counters with a nice left hand.
>Barnes throws a left jab but Ahmic avoids it.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Barnes shows great hand speed to score with a nice three-punch combination.
>Looking very tired, Ahmic comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Barnes tries to step away from the takedown.
>Barnes avoids the takedown attempt.
>Barnes throws a barrage of big rights but Ahmic is quick to move out of range.
>A drained-looking Ahmic tries to close the distance between them.
>Barnes finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Ahmic looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.
>Barnes defends it well though, and slips away from Ahmic.
>Barnes throws a barrage of big rights but Ahmic is quick to move out of range.
>Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Ahmic avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>Ahmic gets caught with a scorchingly fast combination.
>Barnes narrowly misses Ahmic with a right uppercut.
>Ahmic doesn't press the issue, allowing Barnes to circle.
>Barnes looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Ahmic.
>Ahmic lets Barnes get closer.
>Barnes catches Ahmic with a heavy right uppercut, he is knocked clean out!
>By Knock Out, the winner is Rick Barnes!

Official Result: 'The Boxer' Rick Barnes defeats Ajlin Ahmic (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:21 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Womens Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>A left jab misses and Ovchynnikova counters with a nice jab.
>Fullington uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Ovchynnikova to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Fullington gets a single leg takedown! Ovchynnikova pulls guard off it.
>Fullington tries to break the guard of Ovchynnikova, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity.
>Ovchynnikova maintains a tight, secure guard.
>Ovchynnikova tries to pull Fullington in close and pepper her with short strikes, but can't.
>In guard, Fullington begins working to pass to side control.
>Ovchynnikova finds her opponent too skilled, and Fullington passes guard into side control.
>Fullington begins trying to get herself into mount.
>She easily gets the mount.
>Fullington spins right around and attempts to set up a kneebar on Ovchynnikova.
>Ovchynnikova didn't see it coming and has to tap out as the kneebar is sunk in deeply!
>Robin Fullington takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Robin Fullington defeats 'The Hunter' Lena Ovchynnikova (Submission (Kneebar) in 3:05 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Bantamweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Stepping back, Fraser creates a bit of distance.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Reilly.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Fraser blocked Reilly.
>Reilly grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Fraser manages to pull guard.
>Reilly starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Reilly blocks an attempted sweep.
>Reilly looks to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Fraser pulls Reilly down in close and hits him with several short punches to the side of the head.
>Reilly starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Fraser keeps his guard secure.
>Fraser bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>It's a bad choice though, as Reilly seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.
>Reilly keeps Fraser guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Reilly feels Fraser prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Reilly looks to get a mount.
>Fraser keeps Reilly from mounting him.
>Fraser tries to pull guard on Reilly but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.
>Reilly tries to put Fraser into an americana.
>Fraser defends himself well.
>Fraser tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.
>Reilly looks to roll Fraser slightly and slip behind.
>Reilly takes the back, Fraser could do nothing about it.
>Reilly gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>Reilly attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Fraser fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Reilly keeps both hooks, despite Fraser trying to pull them apart.
>Reilly attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Fraser fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Reilly attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Fraser fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Fraser struggles against Reilly and manages to free himself from the hooks.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate.
>Reilly avoids a low kick.
>Fraser throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Reilly.
>Reilly tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Reilly avoided Fraser.
>Fraser comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Fraser is now standing in the pocket.
>Using head movement, Fraser slips past a left jab and counters with a right body kick.
>Reilly checks a leg kick.
>Moving in closer, Reilly looks like he may want to wrestle Fraser.
>Fraser finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Using his wrestling skills, Reilly is trying to push Fraser up against the cage.
>Reilly achieves it, pinning Fraser to the cage.
>Mike Reilly doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Fraser gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Reilly tries to hit Fraser with a knee strike, but Fraser takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Reilly is the one backed against the cage.
>John Fraser is breathing very hard.
>Fraser tries a foot stomp, but Reilly avoids it.
>With the cage trapping Reilly, Fraser looks to try and take him down.
>Fraser can't get the takedown, as Reilly wrestles his way into a dominant position.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Reilly looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Fraser fights it every inch of the way.
>Reilly tries to foot stomp Fraser, but misses.
>Mike Reilly looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Fraser takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>The time runs out on round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>A left hand misses, allowing Fraser to counter with a sharp kick just above the hip.
>Fraser chooses to move forward and try to take Reilly down.
>Reilly tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow.
>Fraser gets a single leg takedown! Reilly pulls guard off it.
>John Fraser looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Fraser looks to get past the guard.
>Reilly keeps Fraser in guard.
>Fraser blocks an attempted sweep.
>Fraser begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Reilly raises his legs and tries to get Fraser into a triangle choke.
>Fraser defends well against it.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Fraser begins trying to pass the guard.
>He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.
>Reilly attempts a triangle choke on Fraser from the bottom of the guard.
>Fraser defends well against it.
>Mike Reilly looks totally gassed.
>John Fraser looks totally gassed.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>A visibly tired Fraser is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Reilly.
>Reilly uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Fraser cannot get close enough to grapple.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>Here come the official decisions.
>All three judges have Reilly down as the winner.
>Reilly wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Mike Reilly defeats John 'Haggis Basher' Fraser (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Middleweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>An errant jab sets Marshman up to counter-strike with a series of quick lefts.
>Butcher throws a left jab but Marshman avoids it.
>A weak right kick is countered by Butcher with a crisp left hand punch.
>Marshman darts in, feints a jab, darts back out.
>Marshman looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Butcher.
>Butcher waits for Marshman to step in, then he dives forward and hits a single leg.
>Butcher smothers Marshman with his body by pushing forward and down.
>Butcher attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.
>Butcher passes to half guard.
>Butcher reaches over and tries to lock Marshman in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Marshman is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Butcher blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
>Butcher attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.
>He can't find a way past half guard.
>Butcher blocks Marshman as he tries a sweep from half guard.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Butcher attempts an arm triangle.
>Butcher gets the arm triangle fully applied!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Marshman looks to scramble for position.
>Butcher manages to come out on top, with Marshman pulling half guard.
>Butcher reaches over and tries to lock Marshman in an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is fully applied, Marshman is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Marshman tries to sweep Butcher but doesn't get anywhere.
>Butcher looks to get past the half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Marshman tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Butcher.
>Butcher begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Marshman gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.
>Butcher manages to come out on top, with Marshman pulling half guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Butcher looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Marshman keeps his half guard secure.
>Marshman tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Butcher.
>Butcher tries to pass the half guard.
>He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>Butcher avoids a right kick to the body and hits a crisp left hand punch.
>Marshman feints to the right, trying to draw Butcher into throwing a strike.
>Butcher steps back to avoid a leg kick.
>Marshman tries for a left jab but Butcher moves out of range.
>Butcher slips out of the way of a leg kick.
>Marshman circles around Butcher.
>Butcher seems to be waiting for Marshman to make a move.
>Breathing very hard, Jack Marshman is looking ragged.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Butcher throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Marshman.
>Marshman tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough.
>The takedown is successful, Marshman pulls guard.
>The clock runs down as Marshman is being smothered against the ground by Butcher.
>Butcher begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Marshman can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Butcher looks to pass half guard and get side control.
>Marshman comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Butcher in half guard.
>Jason Butcher doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>The time runs out on round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Butcher is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round.
>Marshman moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight left.
>Butcher catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, but Marshman is able to block it.
>Butcher throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Marshman to wrestle Butcher down to the ground instead! Butcher pulls guard.
>Marshman tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Butcher doesn't allow it.
>Securing an arm, Butcher then brings his legs up and tries to lock Marshman in a triangle choke.
>Marshman blocks the attempt.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Jason Butcher has much energy left.
>Marshman tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Butcher doesn't allow it.
>Butcher raises his legs and tries to get Marshman into a triangle choke.
>The triangle is deeply applied, Marshman has to tap before he is put to sleep!
>Jason Butcher takes the win by submission!

Official Result: Jason Butcher defeats Jack 'Hammer' Marshman (Submission (Triangle) in 2:48 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

Lightweight Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>An errant jab sets Hawn up to counter-strike with a crisp jab.
>Hawn counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a judo-style trip takedown, but Jansen is able to stuff it.
>Jansen throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Hawn sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Hawn avoids the takedown attempt.
>Hawn steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Jansen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Hawn.
>Hawn seems happy to grapple with Jansen.
>With underhooks giving him solid control over Hawn, Jansen looks for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hawn defended it well.
>A whizzer allows Hawn to execute a sharp turn, creating enough space so that he can pull free of the grappling.
>Jansen comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Hawn attempts to avoid Jansen as he shoots in.
>Jansen can't get the takedown, Hawn was too quick to back away.
>Moving in closer, Hawn looks like he may want to wrestle Jansen.
>Hawn grabs Jansen and pulls him into a grapple.
>Hawn tries to wrestle Jansen backward and up against the cage.
>Hawn does it, Jansen is stuck with his back to the cage.
>Jansen waits for Hawn to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Hawn now has his back to the cage.
>Jansen has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Hawn down.
>Hawn will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Jansen.
>Jansen loses control of Hawn, who circles out and returns to the center.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Moving in closer, Hawn looks like he may want to wrestle Jansen.
>He pulls Jansen into a grapple.
>Rick Hawn looks very tired out there.
>Hawn throws a few close-range strikes, but Jansen smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling.
>Jansen tries to wrestle Hawn backward and up against the cage.
>Hawn ends up backed against the cage.
>Jansen has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Hawn to the ground.
>The takedown doesn't work, Hawn blocked it and then turns it so that Jansen is the one against the cage.
>Hawn tries to press him up against the cage, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control.
>Jansen catches an unsuspecting Hawn in a guillotine, and falls backward to apply even more pressure!
>The guillotine is fully sunk in, Hawn has no option but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Dave Jansen!

Official Result: Dave 'The Fugitive' Jansen defeats Rick Hawn (Submission (Guillotine) in 7:40 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

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CTC Bantamweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Lima steps back to avoid a flurry of punches.
>Kakai throws a right kick to the body but Lima avoids it.
>Lima steps back to avoid a kick to the body.
>Kakai shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>He has the takedown! Lima pulls guard.
>Kakai throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Kakai is trying to pass guard.
>He can't get free of the guard.
>Lima uses his legs to push Kakai back, and tries to scramble for position.
>Kakai seizes the opportunity, Lima was too slow and gets caught in side control.
>Kakai throws a few right hands to the body.
>Lima attempts to secure an arm-in guillotine.
>Kakai alters his posture to prevent it.
>Kakai throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.
>Lima attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't.
>Kakai is trying to move from side control to mount.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Lima tries to lock on an arm-in guillotine from the bottom of side control.
>Kakai fends off Lima, and doesn't give up the choke.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Looking to catch his breath, Kakai is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Kakai blocks an attempted sweep.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Kakai is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket.
>He gets into range.
>Kakai comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range.
>Lima doesn't fight the takedown, he seems content to pull guard.
>Kakai tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Lima doesn't allow it.
>Time slips away as Kakai successfully keeps Lima stuck against the ground.
>Kakai looks to get past the guard.
>Kakai passes to side control with ease.
>Kakai throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.
>Kakai uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>Kakai starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Lima.
>He takes the back!
>Kakai increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>With both hooks in, Kakai tries to flatten Lima out for the rear naked choke.
>Lima stops Kakai from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Kakai loses both hooks, but still has the back.
>Kakai gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.
>With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Kakai tries to finish Lima off with a rear naked choke.
>Lima doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>It sounded like his corner told Lima to push for takedowns in this round.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling.
>Kakai is trying to push Lima so that his back is up against the cage.
>Kakai can't do it though, and Lima gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.
>Lima attempts to pick Kakai up for a slam.
>Kakai doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Lima.
>Lima throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>Kakai sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Lima down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>Sirwan Kakai is breathing very hard.
>Kakai floats over the turtled Lima and takes his back.
>Kakai tries to stretch Lima out for a rear naked choke.
>Kakai cannot flatten Lima out.
>Kakai attempts to flatten Lima out for a rear naked choke.
>Lima rolls out of the attempt and scrambles for position.
>Daniel Lima looks very tired out there.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Lima.
>Kakai sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Lima down to the ground into a type of turtle position.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Lima, turtled up, takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.
>Sirwan Kakai seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Kakai hits a big knee to the side of the head of the turtled Lima!
>Kakai rolls Lima out of turtle position and into side control.
>Kakai uses side control to hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip!
>Kakai tries to lock Lima into an armbar.
>Lima defends himself well and is in no danger.
>Daniel Lima seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Kakai feels Lima prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Kakai attempts to roll Lima slightly and take his back.
>He shows excellent control to move Lima over and take his back.
>Lima is in increasing trouble, as Kakai gets both hooks in.
>Sirwan Kakai looks exhausted.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>Judging from what we heard from his corner, Lima is looking to get the fight to the ground ASAP.
>Kakai counters a left jab by using a sharp body kick.
>A tired-looking Lima throws a couple of ragged punches to get Kakai to cover up, then tries a takedown.
>Kakai sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown is unsuccessful, Kakai avoided Lima.
>A straight left by Lima keeps Kakai from advancing.
>The fight slows as Kakai sits back and allows Lima to circle.
>Lima circles around Kakai.
>Not letting Lima settle, Kakai moves in closer.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Lima counters an errant left jab with a straight left.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Lima.
>A counter right cross is too slow to catch Lima.
>Kakai cannot stop the takedown, Lima drove in with too much pace and power.
>The takedown leaves Kakai seated with his back pressed against the cage.
>Daniel Lima looks like he is completely out of gas.
>Lima looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Kakai from a seated position onto his back.
>Kakai gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control.
>Lima starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Kakai.
>Kakai tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back!
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Lima attempts a rear naked choke.
>Kakai doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.
>Kakai tries a roll, but doesn't budge Lima.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Kakai.
>Sirwan 'Zohan' Kakai wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Sirwan 'Zohan' Kakai defeats Daniel 'Little Devil' Lima (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Ayaka steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Ayaka is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick.
>Ayaka steps back to avoid a one-two combination.
>An errant jab sets Ayaka up to counter-strike with a nice jab.
>Bagherdai throws a spinning back fist but Ayaka avoids it.
>Bagherdai gets Ayaka with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>Ayaka steps in closer to force the issue.
>Ayaka looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Bagherdai.
>Bagherdai fires off a strike first, but it just misses.
>Ayaka shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Bagherdai cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Ayaka begins trying to pass the guard.
>Bagherdai keeps Ayaka in guard.
>Bagherdai tries to pull Ayaka in close and pepper her with short strikes, but can't.
>Bagherdai fights off Ayaka as she tries to smother her against the ground.
>Bagherdai bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.
>Neither fighter can gain an advantage in the scramble, and they both end up on their feet.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Ayaka sneaks a glance at her corner.
>Not letting Ayaka settle, Bagherdai moves in closer.
>Bagherdai avoids a quick jab and hits a stinging left jab.
>Moving in closer, Ayaka looks like she may want to wrestle Bagherdai.
>Bagherdai uses her strikes to stop Ayaka from getting close enough to grapple.
>Bagherdai moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice left hand.
>Ayaka avoids a body kick.
>Bagherdai throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting Bagherdai settle, Ayaka moves in closer.
>A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ayaka.
>She has the takedown! Bagherdai pulls guard.
>Ayaka begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Bagherdai is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Ayaka firmly in guard.
>Bagherdai works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position.
>Ayaka seizes the opportunity, Bagherdai was too slow and gets caught in side control.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Ayaka begins trying to get herself into mount.
>She can't mount Bagherdai.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Ayaka feints left, then right.
>Bagherdai tries for a leg kick but Ayaka moves out of range.
>Bagherdai drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Ayaka in with a feint.
>There's a takedown attempt from Ayaka.
>The takedown is completed, Bagherdai is on her back and pulls half guard.
>In half guard, Ayaka begins working to get side control.
>She can't get free of half guard.
>Bagherdai works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position.
>Ayaka seizes the opportunity, Bagherdai was too slow and gets caught in side control.
>Sofia Bagherdai doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Ayaka attempts the mount.
>She is too good for Bagherdai, and has mount.
>Ayaka pounds away on Bagherdai, landing several great shots that rock Bagherdai!
>The referee jumps in to save Bagherdai from taking any more shots!
>That has to be called a controversial finish as Bagherdai may have been in trouble but she was still clearly active and trying to defend herself!
>The winner, by TKO; Ayaka Hamasaki!

Official Result: Ayaka Hamasaki defeats Sofia Bagherdai (TKO (Strikes) in 3:24 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.

CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Herrig tries for a right body kick but Gurgel moves out of range.
>Gurgel steps back to avoid a barrage of big punches, having been off balance momentarily after a clever feint.
>Gurgel goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Herrig to cover up, then shoots in.
>Herrig attempts to avoid Gurgel as she shoots in.
>Gurgel doesn't get the takedown, Herrig avoided it.
>Gurgel looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Gurgel grabs Herrig and pulls her into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Using the clinch, Gurgel blasts Herrig with a powerful knee to the cheek!
>It looks like Herrig has been cut under the eye by that strike.
>Gurgel keeps control of the clinch even though Herrig is trying to wrestle free.
>From the clinch, Gurgel drives a brutal elbow to the side of the head.
>Gurgel maintains her control of the clinch despite Herrig trying to grapple out of it.
>Using the clinch, Gurgel blasts Herrig with a powerful knee to the cheek!
>Herrig tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot.
>Herrig is released from the Muay Thai clinch, Gurgel has apparently decided to change tactics.
>The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Herrig.
>The doctor checks the cut...and unfortunately signals that it's a deep one, and that the fight must be stopped!
>The winner, by TKO due to a cut, is Zoila 'The Warrior Princess' Gurgel!

Official Result: Zoila 'The Warrior Princess' Gurgel defeats Felice 'Lil' Bulldog' Herrig (TKO (Cut) in 3:44 of round 1). The match was rated as being Poor.

CTC Featherweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Freire slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Moving in closer, Kawajiri looks like he may want to try and clinch with Freire.
>Freire tries to take down Kawajiri as he steps in, but he blocks it.
>Freire comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Kawajiri attempts to avoid Freire as he shoots in.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kawajiri saw it coming and got out of range.
>Kawajiri is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Freire.
>The two fighters start grappling for control.
>Clinched with Kawajiri, Freire looks to try and take him down.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kawajiri defended it well.
>Kawajiri turns Freire slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple.
>Kawajiri narrowly misses Freire with a right uppercut.
>Not letting Kawajiri settle, Freire moves in closer.
>There's a takedown attempt from Freire.
>Freire can't get the takedown, Kawajiri defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Kawajiri uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Freire.
>With a good grip giving him solid control over Freire, Kawajiri looks to wrestle him down.
>It's unsuccessful, Freire maintained a good solid base.
>Freire turns Kawajiri slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Using his wrestling skills, Kawajiri is trying to push Freire up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Freire pinned to the cage.
>Kawajiri smothers Freire against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kawajiri exerts total control, keeping Freire smothered against the cage for sixty seconds or so.
>Kawajiri pins Freire up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.
>Kawajiri shows his grappling ability by pinning Freire up against the cage and keeps him there for about sixty seconds.
>Tatsuya Kawajiri is looking really tired.
>Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.
>Freire shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>Kawajiri sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kawajiri saw it coming and got out of range.
>A drained-looking Kawajiri tries to close the distance between them.
>Freire is pulled into a grapple.
>Kawajiri is looking to get Freire in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Kawajiri manages it, and now controls Freire by the back of the head.
>Freire manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with Kawajiri.
>Patricio Freire doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Kawajiri tries to get Freire into a Muay Thai clinch.
>Kawajiri manages it, and now controls Freire by the back of the head.
>Tatsuya Kawajiri seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>The weight cut that he did for this fight may be a factor in his fatigue.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>From the Muay Thai clinch, Freire eats a big elbow.
>Kawajiri can't maintain his hold, and Freire wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch.
>Kawajiri is looking to get Freire in a Muay Thai clinch.
>Freire can't fight it off, and ends up caught.
>From the Muay Thai clinch, Freire eats an elbow.
>Patricio Freire looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>Tatsuya Kawajiri looks totally gassed.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>It sounded like his corner told Freire to attempt to get Kawajiri to the floor in this round.
>Freire slips out of the way of a flurry of punches.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Freire is able to strike back with a clean jab.
>Freire counters a left jab by using a left jab to the cheek.
>Looking very tired, Freire comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Kawajiri tries to avoid the takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kawajiri saw it coming and got out of range.
>Freire comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket.
>The two fighters move closer, ready to strike.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Kawajiri uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Freire backs away from Kawajiri, creating some space between them.
>Freire throws a wild and sloppy right hand as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Kawajiri sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Kawajiri has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Freire down.
>Freire stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.
>Freire attempts to pick Kawajiri up for a slam.
>He can't get it though, Kawajiri defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely.
>Patricio Freire looks like he is completely out of gas.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Kawajiri slips past a left jab and fires back with a nice left hand.
>A left hand misses, allowing Kawajiri to counter with a series of quick lefts.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Kawajiri counters a left jab with a straight left.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Freire.
>Kawajiri attempts to snare Freire in a guillotine off the takedown.
>Kawajiri can't get the guillotine choke.
>The takedown isn't enough to take Kawajiri off his feet, and Freire finds himself turned right around.
>Kawajiri ends up pressing Freire against the cage.
>Freire is trapped against the cage and Kawajiri hits him with a short left uppercut.
>Kawajiri has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Freire to the ground.
>Freire will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Kawajiri.
>Freire turns Kawajiri slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Kawajiri has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Freire down.
>Kawajiri doesn't get the takedown, Freire instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Freire attempts to wrestle Kawajiri to the ground.
>Kawajiri attempts to snare Freire in a guillotine off the takedown.
>Kawajiri cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Freire looks to pass guard and get side control.
>He manages to pass, but only to half guard.
>Freire tries to lock Kawajiri into a kneebar.
>Kawajiri gets caught by the kneebar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!
>The winner, by submission, is Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire!

Official Result: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire defeats Tatsuya 'Crusher' Kawajiri (Submission (Kneebar) in 4:18 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Bantamweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>An attempted spinning back fist is well off target and sets up Torres to counter with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross.
>A right kick to the legs misses and Tamura fires back with a superb combination of three quick punches to the body and a great right cross.
>Tamura covers up in the face of a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a surprise flying knee strike; Torres is momentarily wobbly!
>Torres backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy!
>Instinctively, the groggy Torres drops down and goes for a takedown.
>Tamura attempts to avoid Torres as he shoots in.
>Torres can't get the takedown, Tamura was too quick to back away.
>Torres slips out of the way of a teep.
>A feint sets up Tamura for a flying knee strike, but Torres narrowly avoids it.
>A body kick misses, giving Tamura an opening to score with a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut.
>Torres uses a smart combination to get Tamura to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Tamura sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Tamura avoids the takedown attempt.
>A straight left from Tamura fails to land.
>Not letting up, Torres steps in closer to pressure Tamura into action.
>Torres comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Tamura.
>Tamura ends up grappling for supremacy with Torres.
>Torres tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Tamura uses wrestling to smother the attacks.
>Torres attempts to wrestle Tamura to the ground.
>Tamura cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Torres starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Tamura comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Torres in guard.
>Tamura tries to ensnare Torres in a guillotine.
>Torres defends it well.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Torres begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>Tamura keeps Torres in guard.
>Tamura tries a sweep from the guard.
>The sweep is successful, and both fighters scramble back to their feet.
>A tight combination narrowly misses Torres and allow him to counter-strike with a solid left jab.
>Torres counters a tight combination by hitting a kick to the inside of the left thigh.
>Torres slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint.
>Torres slips out of the way of a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feint.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Torres avoids a tight combination.
>Torres isn't drawn in by Tamura feinting to his left.
>Tamura avoids a right kick to the body and hits a couple of nice rights.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>A nice combination fails to land, allowing Torres to hit back with a kick to the ribs.
>Torres uses a smart combination to get Tamura to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>He drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Tamura to stay upright, the takedown is completed!
>Tamura is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Torres holding him down.
>Torres looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Tamura from a seated position onto his back.
>Torres isn't able to mount Tamura this time around.
>Tamura tries to sweep Torres, but can't do it.
>Not liking his options, Torres looks to get a better position over Tamura.
>He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.
>Tamura tries to sweep Torres, but can't do it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Torres attempts a guillotine.
>The guillotine is applied, but Tamura stubbornly holds on and does not tap!
>It looks like Tamura must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in.
>Torres finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt.
>Torres starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Torres isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.
>Tamura grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Torres from the bottom of the guard.
>Torres defends well against it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Torres fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Tamura tries to ensnare Torres in an omoplata.
>In a great show of technique, Tamura uses the omoplata as the basis for taking the back.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Torres tries for a left jab but Tamura moves out of range.
>Tamura comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Torres.
>Torres ends up grappling for supremacy with Tamura.
>Torres smothers Tamura when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.
>Miguel Angel Torres is breathing very hard.
>Torres and Tamura break the grapple and are apart again, circling.
>Tamura looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Torres.
>Not keen on wrestling Tamura, Torres uses movement to keep out of reach.
>A straight left from Torres fails to land.
>Tamura seems to be waiting for Torres to make a move.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Tamura misses with an attempted right hook to the body.
>Not letting Tamura settle at all, Torres comes in closer.
>Tamura avoids a barrage of punches and hits a jab.
>Miguel Angel Torres seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Torres bobs and weaves.
>Tamura seems to be waiting for Torres to make a move.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Tamura is looking to get Torres in a Muay Thai clinch.
>He has it hooked, Torres needs to find a way out quickly.
>Akitoshi Tamura is looking really tired.
>The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight.
>The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.
>All three judges have Tamura down as the winner.
>So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Akitoshi 'Ironman' Tamura!

Official Result: Akitoshi 'Ironman' Tamura defeats Miguel Angel Torres (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.

MAIN EVENT

CTC Featherweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Brookins shoots in, looking for a takedown.
>The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Inoue to wrestle Brookins down to the ground instead! Brookins pulls half guard.
>Inoue tries to pass the half guard.
>Inoue isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Brookins.
>Brookins attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard.
>Inoue defends it well.
>Inoue pounds away from half guard, but Brookins isn't troubled by the strikes.
>Brookins attempts to guillotine Inoue from the bottom of half guard.
>Inoue blocks it.
>Inoue begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>Inoue struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.
>Brookins attempts to secure an arm.
>Inoue defends it.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.
>Brookins bobs and weaves.
>Inoue comes in closer to press the issue.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Inoue comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Brookins.
>They start grappling, Brookins looks happy to engage Inoue at close quarters.
>Inoue looks to set up a judo throw.
>Brookins keeps his composure, and Inoue cannot get enough leverage to throw him.
>Brookins uses a whizzer to turn Inoue slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>Inoue steps back to avoid a right jab.
>Moving in closer, Brookins looks like he may want to wrestle Inoue.
>Inoue tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Brookins defended it well.
>Brookins comes in, looking for a quick takedown.
>Inoue first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Brookins the the floor! Brookins has to pull guard.
>Inoue throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.
>Brookins attempts a triangle choke on Inoue from the bottom of the guard.
>Inoue defends well against it.
>Looking to catch his breath, Inoue is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.
>Brookins attempts a triangle choke on Inoue from the bottom of the guard.
>Inoue blocks the triangle attempt.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Inoue keeps Brookins guessing with a few quick strikes.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

>There's the bell and round number two begins!
>Brookins feints going high, but Inoue doesn't buy it.
>Brookins feints left and tries to get Inoue to commit to a strike, but gets no joy.
>Inoue chooses to shoot in on Brookins.
>Brookins stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Inoue into a clinch.
>Getting underhooks, Brookins looks for a takedown.
>Brookins can't get the takedown, Inoue defended it well.
>Inoue uses a whizzer to turn Brookins slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.
>Brookins is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Inoue.
>Inoue sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Brookins is able to defend it.
>Inoue is getting in closer to Brookins, perhaps looking for a clinch.
>Brookins is pulled into a Muay Thai clinch.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Brookins uses his grappling to move from being stuck in a Muay Thai clinch to the collar-and-elbow position.
>Breathing very hard, Jonathan Brookins is looking ragged.
>Inoue is trying to muscle Brookins up against the cage.
>He does so, and now has Brookins pinned to the cage.
>Takeshi Inoue is looking really tired.
>Inoue tries dirty boxing, but Brookins out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>Brookins uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>The takedown doesn't work, Inoue blocked it and then turns it so that Brookins is the one against the cage.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Inoue looks to set up a judo throw.
>Brookins digs in and manages to block the throw.
>Jonathan Brookins looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Brookins tries to uses a whizzer to turn Inoue, but is blocked from doing so.
>The time runs out on round two.
>Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see.

Round 3

>And here we go, round three!
>Inoue counters an errant right jab with a series of hard rights!
>Takeshi Inoue looks very, very tired.
>Brookins might be in real trouble here, he is backing off but looks really unsteady on his feet!
>Inoue grabs the stunned Brookins in a guillotine choke and drops down to tighten it!
>Inoue gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out!
>Inoue must not have it totally sunk in.
>Inoue releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long.
>The clock runs down as Inoue is being smothered against the ground by Brookins.
>Brookins looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Inoue comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Brookins in guard.
>Inoue grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Brookins from the bottom of the guard.
>Brookins gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out!
>The winner, by submission; Takeshi Inoue!

Official Result: Takeshi 'Lion Takeshi' Inoue defeats Jonathan Brookins (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 3:01 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.

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Attendance: 5,874

Ticket Sales: $881,100

TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 525,996

TV Viewers (HBO): 1,402,656

TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America): 1,227,324

TV Viewers (J Sports): 525,996

TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 876,660

TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 1,490,322

TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 175,332

Critical Rating: Decent

Commercial Rating: Very Poor

Fight of the Night: Takeshi Inoue vs. Jonathan Brookins

KO of the Night: Rick Barnes

Submission of the Night: Takeshi Inoue

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Fallout

- Lena Ovchynnikova has been released by the CTC following her third straight loss in the CTC cage! Ovchynnikova leaves the CTC with a promotional record 2-6, including a first round submission victory over Michelle Waterson in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 1 Womens Lightweight Tournament, a first round submission loss to Kyra Gracie in the Semi-Finals, a second round knock out loss to Marianna Kheyfets at CTC 17, a first round submission loss to Yuko Oya in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 12 Womens Lightweight Tournament, a first round submission victory over Sarah McLeod at Sunday Night Fights 14, a first round submission loss to Yuko Oya in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 4 Womens Lightweight Tournament at CTC 58, a second round submission loss to Bethany Marshall at CTC 65, and a first round submission loss to Robin Fullington at CTC 68!

- John Fraser is released by the CTC following his fourth straight loss in the CTC cage! Fraser leaves the CTC with a promotional record 2-4, including a first round TKO victory over Adrian Wooley at Sunday Night Fights 2, a third round submission victory over Kenji Osawa in the Quarter-Finals of the Bantamweight Championship Tournament at CTC 18, a Unanimous Decision loss to Alexis Vila in the Semi-Finals at CTC 24, a Split Decision loss to Nick Denis at CTC 31, a first round submission loss to Roland Delorme at CTC 47, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Mike Reilly at CTC 68!

- Jack Marshman has been released by the CTC following his third straight loss in the CTC cage! Marshman leaves the CTC with a promotional record 3-6, including a Split Decision loss to Bola Omoyele in the Quarter-Finals of the Canada Day Clash 1 Middleweight Tournament, a first round submission loss to Jason Miller at CTC 7, a first round knock out victory over Nabil Khatib at CTC 11, a first round submission loss to Svetoslav Savov at CTC 16, a second round TKO victory over Shawn Marchand at CTC 24, a Unanimous Decision victory over Yoshiyuki Nakanishi in the Quarter-Finals of the Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament, a Split Decision loss to Vyacheslav Vasilevsky in the Semi-Finals, a Unanimous Decision loss to Katsunan Mazaki at CTC 55, and a third round submission loss to Jason Butcher at CTC 68!

Predictions

None

Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36))

mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 20, 2014

News -- April 2015

CTC Hirings

Andre Galvao

Hector Ryland

Philip Foster

Thelma Sims

Hitoshi Tankoshitsu

Sage Mercier

Kyle Cerminara

John Albert

Freddy Assuncao

Rudy Lindsey

Scott Beneteau

Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho

Dan Lauzon

Kleber Raimundo Silva

Rick Barnes

Anthony Gutierrez

Ivan Golob

CTC Releases

Mathias Schuck

Ben Smith

Jay Hieron

Agnes Orton

Alex Silva

Chris Horodecki

DaMarques Johnson

Lena Ovchynnikova

John Fraser

Jack Marshman

CTC Popularity

13% in Canada (Low Level International) #2 Company Rankings

75.4% in USA (High Level National)

21.9% in Russia (Low Level National)

20.4% in Japan (Low Level National)

19.7% in Australia and Africa (Low Level National)

12.2% in United Kingdom (Low Level National)

11.7% in Europe (Low Level National)

10.9% in Mexico, South, and Central America (Low Level National)

9.4% in Asia (Low Level National)

CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters

Womens P4P #1: Yuka Tsuji (CTC)

Womens Flyweight (#1 Yuka Tsuji, CTC)

Yuka Tsuji (#1, #1 P4P)

Kyra Gracie (Champion) (#3, #7 P4P)

Claudia Gadelha (#4, #9 P4P)

Jessica Penne (#5, #12 P4P)

Naho Sugiyama (#6, #16 P4P)

Zoila Gurgel (#7, #18 P4P)

Aisling Daly (#8, #19 P4P)

Ayaka Hamasaki (#9, #22 P4P)

Carina Damm (#10, #23 P4P)

Bethany Marshall (#11)

Valerie Letourneau (#14)

Katja Kankaanpaa (#16)

Kyoko Takabayashi (#17)

Stephanie Eggink (#18)

Yuko Oya (#19)

Jessica Rakoczy (#21)

Joanne Calderwood (#23)

Alida Gray (#25)

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Hillary Williams, CTC)

Hillary Williams (Champion) (#1, #2 P4P)

Sarah Kaufman (#5, #13 P4P)

Marloes Coenen (#7, #17 P4P)

Taylor Stratford (#8, #20 P4P)

Vanessa Porto (#10)

Larissa Pacheco (#11)

Sy Jewett (#12)

Holly Holm (#13)

Alexis Davis (#16)

Bethe Correia (#17)

Raquel Pa'aluhi (#18)

Sheila Gaff (#19)

Kaitlin Young (#20)

Sarah Moras (#21)

Ashleigh Curray (#23)

Tandi Schaeffer (#24)

Roxanne Modafferi (#25)

Womens Featherweight (#1 Rin Nakai, CTC)

Rin Nakai (Champion) (#1, #5 P4P)

Jessica Andrade (#3, #10 P4P)

Raquel Pennington (#5, #24 P4P)

Ediene Gomes (#6, #25 P4P)

Hannette Staack (#7)

Julia Budd (#8)

Cindy Dandois (#9)

Milana Dudieva (#10)

Lalani Malley-Mancao (#11)

Lauren Taylor (#12)

Valentina Shevchenko (#13)

Danielle West (#14)

Amanda Lucas (#15)

Elena Reid (#16)

Gina Carano (#17)

Yana Kunitskaya (#18)

Jessica Halverson (#19)

Christina Domke (#20)

Ana Maria (#21)

Otsu Yano (#22)

Randi Miller (#23)

Chantalle Castellanos (#24)

Jan Finney (#25)

Mens P4P #1 : Jose Aldo (UFC)

Flyweight (#1 Darrell Montague, CTC)

Darrell Montague (Champion) (#1, #8 P4P)

Pat Runez (#4)

Jussier da Silva (#5)

Shinichi Kojima (#6)

Gianni Subba (#12)

Will Campuzano (#14)

Sergio Pettis (#17)

Dileno Lopes (#20)

Yuki Yasunaga (#21)

Alexandre Pantoja (#22)

Bantamweight (#1 Michael McDonald, UFC)

Masakazu Imanari (Champion) (#4)

Akitoshi Tamura (#12)

Raphael Assuncao (#15)

Cole Escovedo (#16)

Sirwan Kakai (#19)

Masakatsu Ueda (#20)

Featherweight (#1 Jose Aldo, UFC)

Nazareno Malegarie (Champion) (#4)

Patricio Freire (#5)

Takeshi Inoue (#6)

Diego Nunes (#14)

Joachim Hansen (#16)

Anthony Gutierrez (#17)

Chris Mickle (#18)

James Jenkins (#22)

Shigeki Osawa (#24)

Lightweight (#1 Ronys Torres, CTC)

Ronys Torres (#1, #12 P4P)

Paul Sass (Champion) (#7)

Mairbek Taisumov (#12)

Gesias Cavalcante (#16)

Welterweight (#1 Dhiego Lima, CTC)

Dhiego Lima (Champion) (#1, #18 P4P)

Ben Askren (#3, #23 P4P)

Tamdan McCrory (#13)

Andre Galvao (#16)

Josh Neer (#23)

Eugene Fadiora (#24)

Rory MacDonald (#25)

Middleweight (#1 Jake Shields, UFC)

Jake Rosholt (#3, #25 P4P)

Mamed Khalidov (Champion) (#6)

Dustin Jacoby (#11)

Danillo Villefort (#12)

Mario Miranda (#16)

Light Heavyweight (#1 Alexandre Ribeiro, CTC)

Alexandre Ribeiro (Champion) (#1, #6 P4P)

Robert Drysdale (#9)

Ralek Gracie (#11)

Mike Kyle (#14)

Kleber Raimundo Silva (#17)

Muhammed Lawal (#20)

Christian M'Pumbu (#22)

Emanuel Newton (#24)

Heavyweight (#1 Cain Velasquez, UFC)

Fedor Emelianenko (CW Champion) (#3, #9 P4P)

Josh Barnett (#7)

Dawid Baziak (#9)

Shane Carwin (#11)

Brock Lesnar (#12)

Rolles Gracie (HW Champion) (#13)

Daniel Puder (#17)

Heath Herring (#19)

Philip De Fries (#24)

Other Promotions Shows

ROC 52 (Monday, Week 1, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: George Sullivan vs. Joseph Aviles

Submission of the Night: George Sullivan

UFC 183: Jones vs. Davis (Saturday, Week 1, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Ronaldo Souza vs. Brian Stann

KO of the Night: Nate Diaz

Submission of the Night: Ronaldo Souza

KOTC: War Games (Saturday, Week 1, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Enoch Wilson vs. Jason Dent

KO of the Night: Ricky Legere Jr.

Submission of the Night: Enoch Wilson

MFC on TFN (Wednesday, Week 2, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Shane Nelson vs. Bobby Stack

KO of the Night: Kleber Raimundo Silva

Submission of the Night: Jeff Smith

World Series of Fighting (Friday, Week 2, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Paul Bradley vs. Tyler Stinson

KO of the Night: Paul Bradley

Submission of the Night: Bobby Brents

CFC 30 (Friday, Week 2, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Jerson Estoro

KO of the Night: Lance Evans

Submission of the Night: Rodney McSwain

Pancrase: Yamada vs. Honda (Friday, Week 2, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Tetsuya Yamada vs. Asaki Honda

Submission of the Night: Tetsuya Yamada

AFC 15 (Tuesday, Week 3, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Rob Hill vs. Edwin Gilbert

KO of the Night: Cole Williams

Submission of the Night: Anthony Gutierrez

DEEP 54 (Sunday, Week 3, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Daisuke Nakamura vs. Chang Hyun Kim

Submission of the Night: Daisuke Nakamura

UFC 184: Maia vs. Nelson (Saturday, Week 4, April 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Rafael Natal vs. Ed Herman

KO of the Night: Gunnar Nelson

Submission of the Night: Rafael Natal

CageRage · May 20, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 69

Friday, Week 1, May 2015 in Ontario, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Cruiserweight Tournament Semi-Final: Alexander Volkov (20-5, CTC Debut) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (7-4, 1-1 CTC)

Former Bellator Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov is a strong technical kickboxer, with some power in his kicks, his last three fights in Bellator were not exactly his best, as he lost his Heavyweight Title to Ryan Martinez by first round submission, was defeated by first round TKO by Abe Wagner, and eked out a close fought Split Decision victory over Hae Joon Yang! Vinicius Spartan made his CTC debut in the 2014 Winter Series Cruiserweight Tournament, losing by second round submission to Jeff Monson, but turned things around in his last fight, earning a first round knock out victory over Joaquim Ferriera!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Christian M'Pumbu (21-5-1, 1-0 CTC) vs. Cecil Erickson (6-1, 6-1 CTC)

Former Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Christian M'Pumbu made his CTC debut in January, earning a Split Decision victory over Mathias Schuck! Jiu Jitsu player Cecil Erickson has looked phenomenal since making his MMA debut in the Sunday Night Fights 9 Light Heavyweight Tournament, defeating Keith Berry, and Ricardo Abreu en route to the final, where he lost to Robert Drysdale, since then he has won four straight fights, a second round submission over Nick Hinchliffe, a third round submission over Nick Penner, a first round submission over Hector Ramirez, and a Unanimous Decision over Travis Galbraith!

UNDERCARD

Womens Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final: Taylor Stratford (5-1, 5-1 CTC) vs. Tonya Evinger (10-7, 1-1 CTC)

Five of Taylor Stratford's six fights have gone to the scorecards, as her grinding style has not made for entertaining fights, but it has led to success, since losing a Unanimous Decision to Munah Holland at CTC 27, Taylor Stratford is on a three fight winning streak, with a third round submission victory over Taylor Stratford, and Unanimous Decision victories over Romy Ruyssen, and Alexandra Sanchez! Tonya Evinger opened her CTC career in the 2014 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Yasuko Tamada in the Semi-Finals, but she bounced back in her last fight, earning a Split Decision victory over Larissa Pacheco!

Cruiserweight Tournament Semi-Final: Richardson Moreira (6-2, 1-0 CTC) vs. Devin Cole (22-11-1, 2-2 CTC)

Richardson Moreira made his CTC debut in February, and out-grappled Ben Smith en route to a Unanimous Decision victory! Devin Cole opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Mike Hayes, before entering the Cruiserweight Championship Tournament, losing by Unanimous Decision to Jeff Monson in the Quarter-Finals, he lost by third round submission to Dawid Baziak, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a first round TKO victory over Pat Barry!

Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Wagner Prado (10-2, 1 NC, CTC Debut) vs. Kelly Anundson (5-2, 1-1 CTC)

Wagner Prado is a Muay Thai striker with wild striking that hits with devastating power, he has a smothering clinch game, and while he's not a threat off his back, he has solid defense on the ground! Prado is coming off a run in the Score Fighting Series that saw him earn knock out victories over Terry Davinney, and Mikko Rupponen! Kelly Anundson opened his CTC career in the Season 1 Light Heavyweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Krzysztof Piechota in the Quarter-Finals, but bounced back in his last fight earning a second round submission victory over Bastien Huveneers!

Womens Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final: Sarah Moras (4-1, 1-0 CTC) vs. Vanessa Porto (19-6, 2-1 CTC)

Sarah Moras made her CTC debut in January, earning a second round submission victory over Ashleigh Curry! Vanessa Porto opened her CTC career with a first round submission victory over Suzie Montero, before losing by second round submission to Marloes Coenen, she bounced back in her last fight, earning a first round submission victory over Kelly Kobold!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Middleweight: Alan Belcher (18-9, 0-1 CTC) vs. Elvis Mutapcic (13-4, 0-1 CTC)

Alan Belcher began his run in the CTC in the 2014 Winter Series Middleweight Tournament, losing by second round submission to eventual tournament winner, and current Middleweight Champion Mamed Khalidov in the Semi-Finals! Elvis Mutapcic made his CTC debut in the 2014 Spring Series Middleweight Tournament, losing by second round submission to Dan Cramer in the Semi-Finals!

Heavyweight: Cole Konrad (12-4, 3-4 CTC) vs. Charles Smalls (MMA Debut)

Cole Konrad opened his CTC career in the Heavyweight Championship Tournament, earning a spot in the Finals with victories over Guram Gugenishvili, and Levan Razmadze, before losing to Philip De Fries in the first ever CTC Heavyweight Title fight, he lost by second round submission to Aleksander Emelianenko, then entered the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, winning by Unanimous Decision over Tim Hague in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by second round TKO to Heath Herring in the Semi-Finals, he lost by fourth round submission to Josh Barnett in his last fight! Charles Smalls comes to the CTC from the world of Muay Thai, and has devastating kicks in his arsenal, he has cross-trained in other areas of MMA as well before making the transition!

Welterweight: Claude Patrick (14-3, 0-1 CTC) vs. Gregor Gracie (8-4, 1-2 CTC)

Claude Patrick made his CTC debut in the 2014 Winter Series Welterweight Tournament, losing by Unanimous Decision to Rory MacDonald in the Semi-Finals! Gregor Gracie made his CTC debut in the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament, losing by Unanimous Decision to Josh Neer in the Quarter-Finals, he bounced back with a second round submission victory over Rich Attonito, but lost a Unanimous Decision to Brock Jardine in his last fight!

Flyweight: Danny Martinez (20-7, 4-3 CTC) vs. Frank Baca (15-4, 2-3 CTC)

Danny Martinez opened his CTC career in the Flyweight Championship Tournament, earning a third round submission victory over Yuki Yasunaga in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round submission to Pat Runez in the Semi-Finals, he bounced back with a Unanimous Decision victory over Josh Ferguson, then lost by third round TKO to Gianni Subba, he then entered the Sunday Night Fights 18 Flyweight Tournament, earning a first round TKO victory over Jared Papazian in the Quarter-Finals, a Split Decision victory over Jesse Taitano in the Semi-Finals, before losing by third round submission to Gianni Subba in the Finals! Frank Baca opened his CTC career in the Season 1 Flyweight Tournament, losing by second round knock out to Allamurad Karayev in the Quarter-Finals, he bounced back to earn back to back Unanimous Decision victories over Czar Sklavos, and Anthony Figueroa, but is now on a two fight losing streak, with losses coming by first round TKO against both Yuki Yasunaga, and Yasuhiro Urushitani!

Lightweight: Joao Schembri (1-2, 1-2 CTC) vs. Chad Freeman (7-6, 0-2 CTC)

Joao Schembri struggled to start his MMA career, losing by Unanimous Decision to Samuel Guillet, and by first round knock out to Vuyisile Colossa, before turning things around in his last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Marcus Davis! Chad Freeman has fought the same man on both his occasions in the CTC cage, and hasn't looked remotely competitive in either fight, losing by first round submission, and first round knock out both times to Curtis DeMarce!

Womens Heavyweight: Ana Maria (5-5, 2-1 CTC) vs. Thelma Sims (MMA Debut)

Ana Maria opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Fiona Muxlow, lost a Unanimous Decision to Mollie Estes, before bouncing back to earn a third round submission victory over Melinda Lawler! Thelma Sims comes to us from a Muay Thai background, and has powerful kicks, and devastating work from the Muay Thai clinch, she doesn't wrestle well, but has decent enough takedowns, and works brutal ground and pound! Her conditioning is suspect, and her chin isn't the strongest either!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Alexander Volkov (235) vs. Vinicius Queiroz (235)

Christian M'Pumbu (205) vs. Cecil Erickson (205)

Taylor Stratford (135) vs. Tonya Evinger (135)

Richardson Moreira (230) vs. Devin Cole (235)

Wagner Prado (205) vs. Kelly Anundson (205)

Sarah Moras (135) vs. Vanessa Porto (135)

Alan Belcher (185) vs. Elvis Mutapcic (185)

Cole Konrad (265) vs. Charles Smalls (255)

Claude Patrick (170) vs. Gregor Gracie (170)

Danny Martinez (125) vs. Frank Baca (125)

Joao Schembri (155) vs. Chad Freeman (155)

Ana Maria (140) vs. Thelma Sims (138)

CTC 69 Full Fight Card

Main Card

CW SF: Alexander Volkov vs. Vinicius Queiroz

LHW SF: Christian M'Pumbu vs. Cecil Erickson

WMW SF: Taylor Stratford vs. Tonya Evinger

CW SF: Richardson Moreira vs. Devin Cole

LHW SF: Wagner Prado vs. Kelly Anundson

WMW SF: Sarah Moras vs. Vanessa Porto

Preliminary Card

MW: Alan Belcher vs. Elvis Mutapcic

HW: Cole Konrad vs. Charles Smalls

WW: Claude Patrick vs. Gregor Gracie

FLY: Danny Martinez vs. Frank Baca

LW: Joao Schembri vs. Chad Freeman

WHW: Ana Maria vs. Thelma Sims

CageRage · May 21, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/91CTC69_zps83e4b207.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/91CTC69_zps83e4b207.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 1, May 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Hamilton, Ontario</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca</div> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/anamariactc69_zps3f6a48cf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/anamariactc69_zps3f6a48cf.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/thelmasimsctc69_zpsf4c4637a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/thelmasimsctc69_zpsf4c4637a.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! >Sims slips past a left jab and counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Sims counters an errant left jab with a sharp kick just above the hip. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Maria. >Maria can't get past the sprawl of Sims, and finds herself pushed face-down to the ground. >Maria takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing. >Sims looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Maria lets Sims get closer. >There's a double leg attempt from Maria, from the pocket. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Maria is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Sensing a knee strike about to be thrown, Maria scoots backward quickly and springs to her feet. >Sims looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Maria tries to counter with a takedown, but Sims defended it well. >Thelma Sims is breathing very hard. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Maria counters a weak left kick with a clean left. >Maria is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Sims tries to counter Maria with a huge left hook, but it doesn't hit the target. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Although visibly tired, Sims looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Seeing a takedown opportunity, Maria goes for a single leg, but Sims is equal to it. >Thelma Sims looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. >Maria shoots in for a takedown. >Maria doesn't get the takedown, Sims saw it coming and was equal to it. >Maria circles around Sims. >Not letting Maria settle at all, Sims comes in closer. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Sims wants to clinch with Maria. >Maria finds herself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. >Sims rocks Maria with a vicious elbow. >Maria has a gash under her eye from that strike. >Sims can't maintain her hold, and Maria wrestles her way into a wrestling clinch. >Thelma Sims looks totally gassed. >Maria, controlling the grapple with Sims, tries to scoop her up for a slam. >Sims defends it well and slips away from her opponent. >The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Maria. >The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. >The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! >Maria counters some wild swings with a crisp left hand punch. >Maria throws three punches in quick succession, but Sims was out of range. >Sims comes in closer to press the issue. >Sims tries for a left body kick but Maria moves out of range. >Maria catches an oncoming Sims with a crisp jab. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Sims throws three punches in quick succession, but Maria was out of range. >Maria comes in closer to press the issue. >Ana Maria is breathing very hard. >Maria throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Sims. >Sims tries to time a counter left hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, Sims is on her back and pulls guard. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Maria is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. >Sims slips out of the way of a jab. >Maria steps back to avoid some wild swings. >A tired-looking Maria throws some ragged looping punches to get Sims to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Sims tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Sims saw it coming and got out of range. >Maria comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Strikes from Sims keep Maria from stepping in too close. >Sims counters a left jab with a nice right hand. >We move into the second half of this round. >Maria avoids a jab. >Maria tries for a left jab but Sims moves out of range. >A visibly tired Maria is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Sims. >Sims is pulled into a grapple. >Ana Maria seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Maria tries to wrestle Sims backward and up against the cage. >Maria achieves it, pinning Sims to the cage. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Maria looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Sims proves too good and manages to turn them around so that she is in the dominant position. >Maria gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. >With Maria stuck against the cage, Sims tries to complete a takedown. >Sims has the takedown, using the fact that Maria was pressed against the cage to her advantage. >Maria ends up sitting, her legs trapped under Sims, with her back pressed against the cage. >Sims tries to improve her position. >Maria keeps Sims close in, not letting the mount happen. >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 her corner, Sims is looking to hit Maria on the counter. >A couple of wild punches go sailing past, giving Maria the opportunity to counter with a left. >Looking very tired, Maria comes in throwing ragged haymakers, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. >Maria goes under an attempted counter left hand. >Maria gets a single leg takedown! Sims pulls guard off it. >The gas tank looks empty on Ana Maria. >Maria tries to pass the guard. >Sims is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Maria firmly in guard. >Sims attempts to grab an arm of Maria from the bottom of the guard. >Maria blocks the attempt, but does get swept over by it, ending under side control. >Sims attempts to armbar Maria from side control. >Sims gets an armbar and applies pressure to the arm, Maria is in huge trouble! >Out of the blue, Maria pops her arm free! Sims must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. >Sims blocks an attempt to pull guard. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Sims tries to lock Maria into an armbar. >Maria gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! >No! She pops her arm free. That was really close. >Sims blocks an attempted sweep. >Sims attempts an americana. >Sims gets the americana, wrenches it back, and Maria has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Thelma Sims! Official Result: 'Shogun' Thelma Sims defeats Ana 'India' Maria (Submission (Americana) in 4:07 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Lightweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/joaoschembrictc69_zps41e71014.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/joaoschembrictc69_zps41e71014.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/chadfreemanctc69_zps173ca42b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/chadfreemanctc69_zps173ca42b.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Schembri goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Freeman to cover up, then shoots in. >The takedown is completed, Freeman is on his back and pulls half guard. >Schembri attempts to kimura Freeman from the top of half guard. >Freeman doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. >Freeman tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. >Schembri attempts to americana Freeman from the top of half guard. >Freeman blocks it. >Freeman tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. >In half guard, Schembri begins working to get side control. >Schembri shows his skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss. >Schembri attempts to set up an armbar on Freeman from the mount. >Schembri gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Freeman has to tap! >João Schembri takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Dominator' João Schembri defeats Chad Freeman (Submission (Armbar) in 3:10 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Flyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/dannymartinezctc69_zpsb74e4932.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/dannymartinezctc69_zpsb74e4932.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/frankbacactc69_zps76157663.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/frankbacactc69_zps76157663.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! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Baca to fire back with a nice left hand. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Martinez. >Baca sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Martinez can't get the takedown, Baca was too quick to back away. >Baca throws a looping punch, but Martinez avoids it. >Not letting Baca settle at all, Martinez comes in closer. >Martinez drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Baca in with a feint. >Baca comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Baca gets a single leg takedown! Martinez pulls guard off it. >Martinez is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Baca off of him. >Baca starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Martinez keeps Baca in guard. >Martinez tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Baca. >Baca is trying to pass guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Martinez works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >Neither fighter manages to impose himself in the scramble, and they both end up standing. >Baca is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Martinez. >Martinez sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Baca is able to defend it. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Baca chooses to shoot in on Martinez. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Martinez is left on his back pulling guard. >Baca fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >In guard, Baca begins working to pass to side control. >Martinez keeps his guard secure. >Baca blocks Martinez as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >Baca throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Martinez attempts a triangle choke on Baca from the bottom of the guard. >Baca blocks the triangle attempt. >Baca throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Martinez tries to ensnare Baca in a triangle. >Baca blocks the triangle attempt. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >A straight left from Baca fails to land. >Martinez comes in closer to press the issue. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Martinez throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Baca. >The takedown doesn't work, Baca sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >Baca is looking to muscle Martinez back against the cage. >Baca manages it, and controls Martinez up against the cage. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.</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! >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Baca moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice left hand. >Martinez is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Baca. >A counter left catches Martinez above the eye. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Baca. >He has the takedown! Martinez pulls guard. >Danny Martinez is looking really tired. >Baca begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Martinez is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Baca firmly in guard. >Martinez tries to ensnare Baca in a triangle. >Baca doesn't let Martinez get it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Baca looks to get past the guard. >He manages to pass, but only to half guard. >Baca starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Martinez tries to sweep Baca but doesn't get anywhere. >There's under a minute left in this round. >In half guard, Baca begins working to get side control. >Baca struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Breathing very hard, Frank Baca is looking ragged. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Baca slips out of the way of a massive overhand right. >Danny Martinez seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Moving forward, Baca counters a left jab with a series of quick jabs. >Baca throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >Martinez stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead. >Baca uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Martinez is left on his back and has to pull guard. >Baca attempts to pass guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Frank Baca looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Baca leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Martinez. >Baca throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Martinez tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Baca. >We move into the second half of this round. >Baca smothers Martinez with his body by pushing forward and down. >Baca starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Baca passes to half guard. >Baca attempts to pass half guard. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Using an underhook to set it up, Martinez looks to scramble for position. >He may regret that choice, as it gives Baca the perfect opportunity to get side control. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Baca tries to lock Martinez into an arm triangle. >Baca gets the arm triangle fully applied! >No! He breaks free. That was really close. >Danny Martinez looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Frank Baca looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have Baca down as the winner. >Baca wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Frank Baca defeats Danny 'The Gremlin' Martinez (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/claudepatrickctc69_zps9f2cc552.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/claudepatrickctc69_zps9f2cc552.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/gregorgraciectc69_zps29be886a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/gregorgraciectc69_zps29be886a.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 wayward right kick to the body allows Gracie to hit a jab. >Patrick throws a barrage of big right hands but Gracie moves out of range. >Gracie avoids a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek. >There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits. >Gracie uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Gracie to counter with a clean punch. >Patrick shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Gracie sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a left jab to the cheek. >A left jab misses, Gracie counters with a solid punch. >Gracie gets caught with a stiff jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Patrick hits a big kick to the outside of the left thigh. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Patrick hits a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Strikes to the leg like that will take their toll. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Gracie uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Gracie shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Gracie walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >Gracie isn't drawn in by Patrick feinting to his left. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Gracie throws three punches in quick succession, but Patrick was out of range. >Not letting Gracie settle at all, Patrick comes in closer. >Moving forward, Gracie counters a left jab with a left. >Gracie comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Patrick is too quick, and manages to hit Gracie with a good clean left jab. >Gracie avoids a tight combination. >Patrick tries for a leg kick but Gracie moves out of range. >Patrick hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Gracie quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Gracie comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Patrick tries to step away from the takedown. >Gracie can't get the takedown, Patrick was too quick to back away. >Patrick fakes a lunge. >The fight slows as Gracie sits back and allows Patrick to circle. >Moving in closer, Gracie looks like he may want to wrestle Patrick. >Patrick is too quick, and manages to hit Gracie with a good clean left jab. >Gracie avoids a nice combination. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Moving forward, Gracie counters a left jab with a clean jab. >Patrick moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a swift right kick to the leg. >Gracie avoids a jab. >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! >Gracie avoids a low kick. >Patrick is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gracie. >Gracie tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Patrick defended it well. >Gracie throws a left jab but Patrick avoids it. >Patrick looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gracie. >They start grappling, Gracie looks happy to engage Patrick at close quarters. >Gracie looks for a trip takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Patrick defended it well. >A whizzer almost allows Patrick to create enough space to get free, but Gracie shuts that opportunity down. >Gracie looks for a trip takedown. >Gracie gets the takedown, but Patrick was ready and pulled guard. >Gracie tries to get out of guard and stand up, but Patrick doesn't allow it. >Claude Patrick looks very tired out there. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Patrick is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gracie off of him. >Patrick is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gracie off of him. >In guard, Gracie throws a couple of punches designed to keep Patrick guessing. >Patrick attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Gracie blocks the triangle attempt. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Gracie attempts to pass guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >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! >An attempted body kick misses and Gracie fires back with a left. >There's a takedown attempt from Gracie. >Patrick attempts to avoid Gracie as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Patrick avoided Gracie. >Gracie looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Patrick. >Patrick keeps himself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >A jab misses and Gracie counters with a series of quick punches. >A speculative right hand from Gracie doesn't find a home. >It seems that Patrick is happy to let Gracie circle for the moment. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Gracie comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Gracie is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Claude Patrick looks very, very tired. >Gracie prevents himself from being rolled out of turtle position. >Patrick finds his efforts to roll the turtled Gracie over and secure side control fruitless. >Gracie gets back to his feet. >A left hand misses, allowing Patrick to counter with a jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Backing out of range, Gracie circles tentatively. >Time slips away as Patrick doesn't press Gracie, allowing him to circle. >Gregor Gracie doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have agreed that Gracie is the winner. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Gregor Gracie! Official Result: Gregor Gracie defeats Claude 'The Prince' Patrick (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/colekonradctc69_zps288ba5e4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/colekonradctc69_zps288ba5e4.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/charlessmallsctc69_zps565b28c5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/charlessmallsctc69_zps565b28c5.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! >Konrad gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Smalls swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint. >Konrad isn't drawn in by Smalls feinting to his left. >Konrad avoids a kick to the leg and hits a left. >Konrad tries for a spinning back fist but Smalls moves out of range. >Smalls steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Smalls slips out of the way of a jab. >Konrad catches a left body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Smalls manages to pull guard. >Konrad starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He passes to side control. >Konrad begins trying to get himself into a mount. >Smalls can't stop it and gets mounted. >Konrad fires away with big punches, but Smalls covers up and doesn't take any undue damage. >Smalls tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Konrad doesn't allow it. >Konrad attempts to set up an armbar on Smalls from the mount. >Smalls does excellently, defending the armbar and using it to get on top in side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Smalls looks to get a mount. >He can't get the mount. >Konrad takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. >Smalls attempts to pass half guard. >Konrad doesn't let Smalls get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Konrad gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. >Smalls ends up in guard. >Smalls fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Smalls throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Smalls tries to pound on Konrad with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Smalls blocks Konrad as he tries a sweep from the guard. >In guard, Smalls catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Konrad pulls Smalls in close and hits a series of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >Smalls looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Smalls throws a barrage of big punches but Konrad bobs and weaves, not letting any of them find a home. >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! >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >From the grapple, Konrad tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Smalls is alert and smothers them quickly. >Konrad is trying to muscle Smalls up against the cage. >Konrad manages it, and controls Smalls up against the cage. >Konrad uses a hard foot stomp. >Konrad smothers Smalls against the cage and stomps down on his foot. >With the cage trapping Smalls, Konrad gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >Konrad sweeps the legs and takes Smalls down, hard. >The takedown leaves Smalls seated with his back pressed against the cage. >Konrad starts trying to get Smalls on his back so that he can gain a better position. >He is too good for Smalls, and gets side control. >Konrad attempts the mount. >Smalls can't fend off his opponent and is mounted. >Cole Konrad is looking really tired. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Konrad tries to pound on Smalls, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >Smalls tries a sweep from the bottom of the mount, but gets rolled and Konrad has his back! >Konrad tries to get Smalls locked in a rear naked choke. >Smalls does well to roll over and spin out, ending up in his opponent's guard. >Konrad paid the price for not getting his hooks in first. >Smalls throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Konrad grabs Smalls and draws him in close, smothering him. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Smalls throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Smalls throws a few left hands to the body. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Several big left hands miss, setting Konrad up to counter-strike with a solid left jab. >Charles Smalls is breathing very hard. >Moving forward, Smalls counters a left jab with a quick series of punches. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Konrad wants to wrestle Smalls. >He pulls Smalls into a grapple. >Konrad is trying to muscle Smalls up against the cage. >Konrad achieves it, pinning Smalls to the cage. >Cole Konrad looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Smalls is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. >Konrad pins Smalls up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >Konrad tries to use dirty boxing against Smalls, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. >Smalls lifts a leg and lands a knee strike to the side of the ribs. >Konrad tries to smother Smalls against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Konrad against the cage instead. >Cole Konrad looks totally gassed. >Charles Smalls looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Konrad wants to wrestle Smalls. >Smalls finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Konrad is trying to muscle Smalls up against the cage. >Konrad manages it, and controls Smalls up against the cage. >Smalls waits for Konrad to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Smalls breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Konrad. >Smalls ducks under a huge right hand and returns fire with a crisp right hook to the body. >Charles Smalls looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >From the pocket, Smalls hits a flurry of punches on Konrad. >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 agreed that Konrad is the winner. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'King' Cole Konrad! Official Result: 'King' Cole Konrad defeats 'Sensational' Charles Smalls (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/alanbelcherctc69_zps0202329a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/alanbelcherctc69_zps0202329a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/elvismutapcicctc69_zps45f86f8e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/elvismutapcicctc69_zps45f86f8e.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 advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Belcher avoids a tight combination. >A jab misses, allowing Belcher to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Belcher avoids a jab. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Belcher gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. >Belcher steps back to avoid a tight combination of punches after falling for a clever feint. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Belcher moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >A straight left from Mutapcic fails to land. >Belcher presses in closer to attack. >Belcher comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Mutapcic. >Belcher grabs Mutapcic and pulls him into a grapple. >We move into the second half of this round. >Mutapcic gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Belcher uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Belcher tries to wrestle Mutapcic backward and up against the cage. >Belcher does it, Mutapcic is stuck with his back to the cage. >Belcher pins Mutapcic up against the cage and works him over with small punches to the body for well over sixty seconds. >Belcher looks for a trip takedown. >He has the takedown! Mutapcic pulls guard. >Belcher begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Mutapcic keeps his guard secure. >Mutapcic tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. >Belcher gets caught in a kimura...and has no choice but to tap out! >Elvis 'The King' Mutapcic takes the win by submission! Official Result: Elvis 'The King' Mutapcic defeats Alan 'The Talent' Belcher (Submission (Kimura) in 8:42 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, Broadcast on HBO in Canada and the USA, and on Various Channels Around the World</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/sarahmorasctc69_zps44807a17.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/sarahmorasctc69_zps44807a17.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/vanessaportoctc69_zps325e8d73.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/vanessaportoctc69_zps325e8d73.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! >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Moras slips past a left jab and fires back with a jab. >Moras comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Porto stuffs the takedown, so Moras has to settle for pushing her up against the cage. >Porto is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >Porto is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. >Moras hits Porto, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. >Showing good control, Moras keeps Porto stuck against the cage and hits her with short punches to the body for about sixty seconds. >Moras pins Porto up against the cage and works her over with small punches to the body for roughly sixty seconds. >With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee bringing them back to the center. >Moras comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Porto. >Not keen on wrestling Moras, Porto uses movement to keep out of reach. >Porto throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Moras doesn't press the issue, allowing Porto to circle. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Porto sneaks a glance at her corner. >Not letting up, Moras steps in closer to pressure Porto into action. >Moras shoots in for a takedown. >Porto tries to avoid Moras. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Porto avoided Moras. >Porto slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >A straight left by Porto keeps Moras from advancing. >Not letting Porto settle, Moras moves in closer. >Moving in closer, Moras looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Porto lets Moras get closer. >Porto backs away to create some more space. >Porto steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Moras slips out of the way of a jab. >Porto sneaks a glance at her corner. >Not letting up, Moras quickly steps in closer to attack Porto. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Porto throws a leg kick but Moras avoids it. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Moras manages to wrestle her way into a dominant position in the grapple. >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>>And here we go, round two! >Moras counters an attempted spinning back fist with a series of quick punches. >Porto comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Moras sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >Sarah Moras is looking really tired. >Using her wrestling skills, Moras is trying to push Porto up against the cage. >Moras does it, Porto is stuck with her back to the cage. >Moras smothers Porto against the cage, then hits her with a knee strike to the ribs. >Moras hits a knee strike to the thigh. >Moras tries to press her up against the cage, but finds it hard to keep any sort of real control. >Porto finds room to apply a standing guillotine, and pulls Moras to the ground to tighten it even further! >Porto gets the guillotine sunk in and Moras has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Vanessa Porto! Official Result: Vanessa Porto defeats Sarah 'Cheesecake' Moras (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:50 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/wagnerpradoctc69_zps9196e916.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/wagnerpradoctc69_zps9196e916.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/kellyanundsonctc69_zpsfccc022a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/kellyanundsonctc69_zpsfccc022a.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! >Anundson avoids a low kick. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Checking a leg kick, Anundson counters back immediately with a clean punch. >Anundson slips past a tidy combination and hits a crisp left jab. >Slipping past a left jab, Caldeirao hits a punch. >Seeing a left kick to the body coming, Anundson darts in and counters with a stinging jab. >Using head movement to slip past a right jab, Anundson hits a solid left jab. >Using good head movement, Anundson slips past a tight combination and hits a straight left. >From the pocket, Anundson connects on Caldeirao with a stiff jab. >Slipping past a left jab, Caldeirao hits a series of quick, sharp punches. >Anundson sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a stinging jab. >A right jab misses, Anundson counters with a nice jab. >Caldeirao shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Anundson is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Caldeirao. >Caldeirao counters with a right jab that catches Anundson hard. >Anundson steps back to avoid a leg kick, having been suckered in with a feinted high kick. >There's a takedown attempt from Anundson. >Caldeirao tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Caldeirao saw it coming and got out of range. >Anundson bobs and weaves. >Caldeirao presses in closer to attack. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >A feinted high kick gets a reaction, and Anundson is lucky to avoid the follow-up inside leg kick. >Caldeirao keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Anundson doesn't let Caldeirao settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >There's a takedown attempt from Anundson. >Caldeirao sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Anundson doesn't get the takedown, Caldeirao avoided it. >Anundson avoids a left kick to the body and hits a crisp left hand punch. >Caldeirao circles, looking for an opening. >Anundson steps in to put some pressure on. >Anundson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Caldeirao. >Anundson is surprised by a countering right jab that springs out of nowhere, but he avoids it at the last second. >A straight right by Caldeirao keeps Anundson from advancing. >Not letting Caldeirao settle, Anundson moves in closer. >Anundson comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Caldeirao tries to time a counter left hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Caldeirao is left on his back pulling guard. >Anundson begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Caldeirao is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Anundson firmly in guard. >Caldeirao tries to sweep Anundson but doesn't get anywhere. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Anundson lies on top of Caldeirao, basically smothering him. >Round one ends as time expires. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Anundson telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. >Caldeirao avoids a jab. >Caldeirao tries for a left body kick but Anundson moves out of range. >A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Anundson manages to just avoid it. >Anundson avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Moving in closer, Caldeirao looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Caldeirao is now standing in the pocket. >Anundson covers up to take several right hands. >Wagner Prado is breathing very hard. >A left jab misses, Caldeirao counters with a kick to the ribs. >Standing in the pocket, Anundson catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Caldeirao pulls guard. >Anundson looks to pass guard and get side control. >Advancing his position, he passes to half guard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Anundson is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He passes half guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >Stuck under side control, Caldeirao takes a knee to the ribs. >Anundson attempts an arm triangle. >Caldeirao gets caught by the arm triangle! It's deep, but he just won't quit! >No! Caldeirao manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Anundson blocks an attempt to pull guard. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Anundson attempts to roll Caldeirao slightly and take his back. >Caldeirao tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! >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 Caldeirao has been instructed to stand with Anundson in this round. >A left kick to the legs misses and Anundson fires back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Caldeirao. >Anundson avoids a low kick. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Caldeirao wants to clinch with Anundson. >Strikes from Anundson keep Caldeirao from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Wagner Prado looks very, very tired. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >A right jab misses, Anundson counters with a left jab to the cheek. >Good head movement allows Caldeirao to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Caldeirao wants to clinch with Anundson. >Caldeirao cannot get close enough to the elusive Anundson to clinch. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Anundson shoots in, looking for a takedown. >He has the takedown! Caldeirao pulls guard. >Anundson smothers Caldeirao with his body by pushing forward and down. >The clock runs down as Caldeirao is being smothered against the ground by Anundson. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Anundson tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. >Anundson breaks the guard and swiftly applies an ankle lock...Caldeirao has to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Kelly Anundson! Official Result: Kelly Anundson defeats Wagner 'Caldeirao' Prado (Submission (Ankle Lock) in 4:23 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Cruiserweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/richardsonmoreiractc69_zps70993389.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/richardsonmoreiractc69_zps70993389.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/devincolectc69_zps94453807.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/devincolectc69_zps94453807.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 straight left fails to land and Monstrão is able to fire back with a quick series of punches. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Cole looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Monstrão. >Cole grabs Monstrão and pulls him into a grapple. >Cole is trying to muscle Monstrão up against the cage. >Cole manages it, and controls Monstrão up against the cage. >Monstrão wrestles back against Cole, not letting him maintain control for any length of time. >Monstrão gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. >Cole tries to maintain control, but Monstrão isn't letting himself get bullied like that. >Cole looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Monstrão fights it every inch of the way. >Cole breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Monstrão. >Cole tries for a left jab but Monstrão uses head movement to avoid it. >Monstrão comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Cole. >They start grappling, Cole looks happy to engage Monstrão at close quarters. >Using his wrestling skills, Cole is trying to push Monstrão up against the cage. >Cole does it, Monstrão is stuck with his back to the cage. >Monstrão waits for Cole to throw an elbow, then uses wrestling to turn him around so that Cole now has his back to the cage. >Monstrão looks for a trip takedown. >He has the takedown! Cole pulls guard. >Monstrão smothers Cole with his body by pushing forward and down. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Monstrão begins trying to pass the guard. >Cole is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Monstrão firmly in guard. >Cole tries to ensnare Monstrão in a triangle. >Monstrão defends well against it. >Cole is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Monstrão off of him. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Monstrão uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Cole to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Monstrão has the takedown! Cole pulls half guard. >Monstrão tries to ensnare Cole in an arm triangle. >Monstrão gets the arm triangle fully applied and Cole has to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is Richardson 'Monstrão' Moreira! Official Result: Richardson 'Monstrão' Moreira defeats Devin Cole (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 8:00 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/taylorstratfordctc69_zps15f6c8d0.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/taylorstratfordctc69_zps15f6c8d0.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/tonyaevingerctc69_zpsc79f9043.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/tonyaevingerctc69_zpsc79f9043.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! >Stratford steps back to avoid a left jab. >Stratford moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits an amazing flying knee strike, shaking Evinger but not putting her down! >Stratford shoots in, looking for a close range double leg. >Evinger stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Stratford into a clinch. >Evinger is trying to push Stratford so that her back is up against the cage. >Stratford ends up backed against the cage. >Stratford waits for Evinger to lift a leg to attempt a foot stomp, then turns her around so that she now has her back to the cage. >Stratford looks for a trip takedown. >The takedown is completed, Evinger is on her back and pulls half guard. >Stratford throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Stratford reaches over and tries to lock Evinger in an arm triangle. >Evinger defends it well. >Evinger bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >Stratford manages to come out on top, with Evinger pulling guard. >Stratford looks to pass guard and get side control. >She can't get free of the guard. >Using her leg strength, Evinger pushes Stratford away, where she stands. >Stratford tries to secure a ground position. >Stratford comes around the raised legs and gets side control. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Stratford tries to lock Evinger in an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Evinger is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >No! Evinger manages to break free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Evinger tries to break free and scramble for position, but Stratford keeps her trapped. >Stratford fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Using an underhook to set it up, Evinger looks to scramble for position. >The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing. >Stratford shoots in for a takedown. >Evinger tries to step away from the takedown. >Evinger cannot stop the takedown, and only catches Stratford in half guard. >Stratford tries to ensnare Evinger in an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is fully applied, Evinger is in deep trouble but is still trying to fight free! >Out of the blue, Evinger breaks free! Stratford must not have had it locked up as tight as it looked. >Tonya Evinger is looking really tired. >Evinger gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. >She may regret that choice, as it gives Stratford the perfect opportunity to get side control. >Stratford tries to lock Evinger in an armbar. >The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Evinger has to tap out! >Taylor 'No Mercy' Stratford takes the win by submission! Official Result: Taylor 'No Mercy' Stratford defeats Tonya Evinger (Submission (Armbar) in 8:19 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/christianmpumbuctc69_zps548d505d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/christianmpumbuctc69_zps548d505d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/cecilericksonctc69_zpse94f8ad9.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/cecilericksonctc69_zpse94f8ad9.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! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing M'Pumbu to fire back with a series of quick lefts. >Erickson throws a right jab but M'Pumbu avoids it. >Erickson feints stepping in. >M'Pumbu avoids a jab. >M'Pumbu comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >The takedown doesn't work, Erickson stuffed it. >Erickson slams a crisp left into the gloves of M'Pumbu, but can't follow up. >Not letting up, M'Pumbu steps in closer to pressure Erickson into action. >M'Pumbu feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but Erickson avoids it. >M'Pumbu looks like he might be trying to get in close to clinch with Erickson. >He pulls Erickson into a Muay Thai clinch. >From the clinch, M'Pumbu drives a brutal elbow to the side of the head. >It looks like Erickson has been cut under the eye by that strike. >Erickson manages to grapple his way out of trouble and into having double underhooks as he clinches with M'Pumbu. >With Erickson in his grasp, M'Pumbu tries to set up a judo-style throw. >Erickson is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! >Erickson fights off M'Pumbu as he tries to smother him against the ground. >Erickson tries to ensnare M'Pumbu in a triangle. >M'Pumbu blocks the triangle attempt. >M'Pumbu looks to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >From his back, Erickson manages to pull M'Pumbu toward the cage. >M'Pumbu cannot stop Erickson from walking his way up via the cage, but does retain control. >The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Erickson. >The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. >The fight will be restarted in the center! >We go past the halfway point of this round. >M'Pumbu throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Erickson. >M'Pumbu can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Erickson up against the cage. >M'Pumbu uses a hard foot stomp. >Erickson is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly a minute. >Erickson is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >M'Pumbu attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Erickson to the ground. >M'Pumbu can't get the throw, as Erickson wrestles his way into a dominant position. >Erickson attempts to hit a knee strike, but M'Pumbu tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched. >Erickson launches an elbow strike but M'Pumbu is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Erickson is the one against the cage. >M'Pumbu looks to take Erickson down by setting up a judo throw. >M'Pumbu uses a nice inside leg trip and Erickson is forced to pull guard! >Breathing very hard, Christian M'Pumbu is looking ragged. >In guard, M'Pumbu throws a couple of punches designed to keep Erickson guessing. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >M'Pumbu keeps Erickson guessing with a few quick strikes. >M'Pumbu fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Erickson feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Erickson throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on M'Pumbu. >Erickson goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is completed, M'Pumbu is on his back and pulls half guard. >Erickson is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't get free of half guard. >M'Pumbu bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >Erickson is too quick though, and grabs side control before M'Pumbu can get up. >Erickson attempts to armbar M'Pumbu from side control. >An armbar is applied, M'Pumbu is trapped! >Shockingly, Erickson loses it! M'Pumbu pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! >Erickson blocks M'Pumbu as he tries a sweep from side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Erickson attempts the mount. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Cecil Erickson is looking really tired. >M'Pumbu tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Erickson attempts an armbar. >M'Pumbu fights off the armbar attempt. >Christian M'Pumbu looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Erickson blocks an attempted sweep. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Erickson tries to ensnare M'Pumbu in an americana. >M'Pumbu stops Erickson from applying it. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >A jab misses, allowing Erickson to counter-strike with a clean jab. >M'Pumbu, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Erickson. >Not wanting to grapple, Erickson uses strikes to keep M'Pumbu at a distance. >A couple of sloppy left hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Erickson. >M'Pumbu saw the takedown coming, he tries to grab a guillotine. >The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. >The takedown is completed, Erickson came in hard and fast and was too much for M'Pumbu. >M'Pumbu winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Erickson pressing onto him. >M'Pumbu is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Erickson off of him. >Erickson smothers M'Pumbu up against the cage wall. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Erickson tries to lock M'Pumbu in a choke. >The guillotine is applied, but M'Pumbu stubbornly holds on and does not tap! >The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over. >Erickson releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. >Cecil Erickson seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Erickson throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Grabbing an arm, M'Pumbu attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Erickson defends well against it. >Christian M'Pumbu looks exhausted. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Looking to catch his breath, Erickson is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >In guard, Erickson throws a couple of punches designed to keep M'Pumbu guessing. >Erickson smothers M'Pumbu with his body by pushing forward and down. >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 the victory to Erickson. >'Shocker' Cecil Erickson wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'Shocker' Cecil Erickson defeats Christian 'Tonton' M'Pumbu (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 Cruiserweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/alexandervolkovctc69_zpsca0305c2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/alexandervolkovctc69_zpsca0305c2.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/viniciusqueirozctc69_zps861e3e7a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/viniciusqueirozctc69_zps861e3e7a.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! >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Queiroz shoots in for a takedown. >Volkov stuffs the takedown attempt. >Queiroz looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Queiroz ends up grabbing Volkov in a Muay Thai clinch. >From the clinch, Queiroz drives a brutal elbow to the side of the head. >Volkov partially blocks a knee strike, enough to allow him to wrestle free of the clinch. >Queiroz looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Volkov. >Volkov is pulled into a grapple. >Volkov tries to wriggle free, but Queiroz controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Queiroz is trying to lock Volkov into a Muay Thai clinch. >Queiroz achieves it, Volkov could not fight out of it. >Using the Muay Thai clinch, Queiroz blasts Volkov with a big knee to the face! >Volkov has a gash under his eye from that strike. >From the clinch, Volkov gets hit with a knee to the body! >Queiroz loses the Muay Thai clinch as Volkov uses grappling to move to a regular wrestling clinch instead. >Queiroz out-wrestles Volkov and breaks the grapple. >Queiroz chooses to shoot in on Volkov. >Volkov sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Volkov saw it coming and got out of range. >A left hand misses, allowing Volkov to counter with a left. >The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Volkov. >The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. >The referee signals for the fight to continue! >We move into the second half of this round. >Volkov counters a left jab with a swift right kick to the leg. >Volkov tries for a spinning back fist but Queiroz moves out of range. >Queiroz looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Queiroz can't get close enough to grapple, Volkov makes sure to keep out of range. >Queiroz comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Queiroz can't get the takedown, Volkov defended it well. >Queiroz avoids a leg kick and scores with a clean jab. >Volkov circles, looking for an opening. >Queiroz comes in closer to press the issue. >Queiroz looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Volkov. >Volkov uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Queiroz cannot get close enough to grapple. >Alexander Volkov is looking really tired. >Vinicius Queiroz is looking really tired. >Volkov gets Queiroz with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Queiroz quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Queiroz throws a slightly ragged combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Volkov tries to avoid Queiroz. >Volkov avoids the takedown attempt. >Although visibly tired, Volkov looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Volkov gets caught with a right though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >Round one ends as time expires. >That round certainly got the fans going.</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 Volkov has been instructed to look to finish it in this round. >Volkov feints left, then right. >Volkov throws a right head kick but Queiroz avoids it. >A visibly tired Queiroz is getting in closer to Volkov, perhaps looking for a clinch. >He pulls Volkov into a Muay Thai clinch. >From the looks of things, I don't think Vinicius Queiroz has much energy left. >From the Muay Thai clinch, Volkov eats a big elbow. >That strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Volkov. >Volkov grabs an arm and pulls Queiroz out of the Muay Thai clinch and into a regular wrestling clinch instead. >Alexander Volkov looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Queiroz attempts to wrestle Volkov to the ground. >The takedown doesn't work, Volkov defended it well. >Volkov tries to get clear of the grapple, but Queiroz holds him in place. >Vinicius Queiroz looks totally gassed. >Queiroz looks for a trip takedown. >Queiroz can't get the takedown, Volkov defended it well. >Volkov tries to uses a whizzer to turn Queiroz, but is blocked from doing so. >We move into the second half of this round. >From the grapple, Queiroz tries to pick Volkov up on his shoulder for a slam. >Volkov doesn't allow himself to be lifted, and he gets away from Queiroz. >With Volkov bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. >The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender. >The fight recommences! >A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Queiroz. >Queiroz is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. >Volkov fires away with punches, and Queiroz takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! >Alexander Volkov looks exhausted. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Volkov fires away with punches, and Queiroz takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! >Volkov looks to unload with some big right hands, but Queiroz gets back to his feet before too many land. >Despite being tired, Volkov looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Queiroz. >Queiroz seems happy to engage with Volkov in the pocket. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >A right high kick misses and Queiroz counters with a series of quick jabs. >Volkov tries for a right body kick but Queiroz moves out of range. >Volkov throws a right kick to the body but Queiroz avoids it. >Volkov hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Queiroz seems to be waiting for Volkov to make a move. >Volkov comes in closer, despite his tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >He gets into range. >Queiroz uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. >Volkov circles away, creating some distance between them. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Queiroz is looking to muscle Volkov back against the cage. >Volkov ends up backed against the cage. >Volkov eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. >Queiroz hits Volkov with a short, sharp right uppercut, wobbling him. >Queiroz pins Volkov up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >With the cage trapping Volkov, Queiroz looks to try and take him down. >Volkov attempts to snare Queiroz in a guillotine off the takedown. >The takedown is completed, Queiroz would not be denied. >Queiroz ends up holding a seated Volkov around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. >Queiroz tries to lock Volkov in a choke. >Volkov gets caught in a guillotine, but is not tapping! >Volkov must have managed to stop the choke being properly applied. >Queiroz finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt. >Queiroz fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have agreed that Queiroz is the winner. >Vinicius 'Spartan' Queiroz wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Vinicius 'Spartan' Queiroz defeats Alexander Volkov (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/resultsctc69_zpse022d31e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/resultsctc69_zpse022d31e.png</a> Attendance: 5,596 Ticket Sales: $839,400 TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 505,476 TV Viewers (HBO): 1,347,936 TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America: 1,179,444 TV Viewers (J Sports): 505,476 TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 842,460 TV Viewers (Setanta Sports: 1,432,182 TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 168,492 Critical Rating: Great Commercial Rating: Very Poor Fight of the Night: Taylor Stratford vs. Tonya Evinger KO of the Night: None Submission of the Night: Vanessa Porto <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%2069/cruiserweightfinals_zps078657e1.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/cruiserweightfinals_zps078657e1.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/lightheavyweightfinals_zps83e90a73.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/lightheavyweightfinals_zps83e90a73.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2069/womensmiddleweightfinals_zps115fdcdf.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2069/womensmiddleweightfinals_zps115fdcdf.jpg</a></div> Fallout - Chad Freeman is released by the CTC following his failure to pick up a victory in three CTC fights! Freeman leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a first round submission loss to Curtis DeMarce at Sunday Night Fights 5, a first round knock out loss to Curtis DeMarce at CTC 62, and a first round submission loss to Joao Schembri at CTC 69! - Thelma Sims sustained a groin injury in her victory over Ana Maria, and will miss a month or two! Predictions None Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36)) mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 21, 2014

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CTC Sunday Night Fights 21: Coenen vs. Kaufman III

Sunday, Week 1, May 2015 in Quebec, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Womens Middleweight: Marloes Coenen (24-7, 3-2 CTC) vs. Sarah Kaufman (18-4, 2-1 CTC)

As Marloes Coenen calls time on her career, she enters a rubber match, completing a trilogy with Sarah Kaufman that started with Coenen winning by first round armbar in 2010 in Strikeforce, and Kaufman winning by first round knock out in the 2014 Winter Series Womens Middleweight Tournament Final! Coenen is coming off her loss to Kaufman in the Tournament Final, while Kaufman is coming off a fourth round submission loss to Hillary Williams in her title challenge!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Middleweight: Holly Holm (8-2, 5-2 CTC) vs. Ashleigh Curry (7-3, 6-2 CTC)

Holly Holm was the winner of the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning Unanimous Decision victories over Marloes Coenen, and Lina Eklund, before defeating Kaitlin Young by first round TKO in the Final, she is coming off her first round submission loss to Hillary Williams in her title challenge! After winning the Sunday Night Fights 10 Womens Middleweight Tournament, Ashleigh Curry entered the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning a first round knock out victory over Leslie Smith in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round submission to Kaitlin Young in the Semi-Finals, she then lost by second round submission to Sarah Moras, but is coming off a second round knock out victory over Agnes Orton!

UNDERCARD

Finals of an 8-Woman Tournament In The Womens Middleweight Division: Winner Earns A Spot In The Season 5 Womens Middleweight Tournament

Quarter-Final Match-Ups

Womens Middleweight Quarter-Final: Laura Howarth (5-0, 1-0 CTC) vs. Nikohl Johnson (5-6, 2-2 CTC)

Laura Howarth made her CTC debut back in December, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Emi Fujino! Nikohl Johnson earned a Split Decision victory over Elisha Helsper in her CTC debut, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 10 Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Colleen Schneider in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Ashleigh Curry in the Semi-Finals, she is coming off a first round TKO loss to Alexandra Albu!

Womens Middleweight Quarter-Final: Larissa Pacheco (9-1, 0-1 CTC) vs. Raquel Pa'aluhi (7-5, 4-2 CTC)

Larissa Pacheco made her debut in the CTC cage in February, dropping a close fought Split Decision to Tonya Evinger! After losing to Hillary Williams in the Final of the Season 1 Womens Middleweight Tournament, Raquel Pa'aluhi entered the Sunday Night Fights 10 Womens Middleweight Tournament, winning by first round TKO over Jennifer Maia in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Naoko Omuro in the Semi-Finals, she is coming off a first round TKO victory over Munah Holland in her last fight!

Womens Middleweight Quarter-Final: Sheila Gaff (11-7-1, 0-2 CTC) vs. Alexandra Albu (2-0, 1-0 CTC)

Sheila Gaff opened her CTC career in the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Lina Eklund in the Quarter-Finals, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Roxanne Modafferi in her last fight! Alexandra Albu made her CTC debut in January, earning a first round TKO victory over Nikohl Johnson!

Womens Middleweight Quarter-Final: Colleen Schneider (2-6, 1-3 CTC) vs. Jessamyn Duke (4-1, 1 NC, 1-1 CTC)

Colleen Schneider opened her CTC career in the Season 1 Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Munah Holland in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round TKO to Raquel Pa'aluhi in the Semi-Finals, she dropped a Unanimous Decision to Nikohl Johnson, and lost by second round knock out to Tandi Schaeffer in her last fight, saved from termination thusfar by the insane entertainment value of her fights, a fourth straight loss would make it hard to justify keeping her around! Jessamyn Duke opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Munah Holland, but bounced back in her last fight, winning by first round submission over Marissa Caldwell!

Lightweight: John Alessio (35-18, 2-2 CTC) vs. Samuel Guillet (13-8, 4-2 CTC)

John Alessio opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Myles Merola, before entering the Lightweight Championship Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Curtis DeMarce in the Quarter-Finals, before dropping a Unanimous Decision to Curt Warburton in the Semi-Finals, he lost by second round submission to Rich Clementi in his last fight! Samuel Guillet is calling time on his MMA career, he defeated Rory McDonnel in his CTC debut, then entered the Season 2 Lightweight Tournament, earning first round TKO victories over Jesse Ronson, and Mark Holst, before losing by first round TKO to Efrain Escudero in the Finals, he lost by first round knock out to Alex Ricci, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Joao Schembri!

Womens Middleweight: Kaitlin Young (9-8-1, 2-1 CTC) vs. Lina Eklund (3-3, 2-2 CTC)

Kaitlin Young opened her CTC career in the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, defeating Sy Jewett by Unanimous Decision in the Quarter-Finals, and winning by third round submission over Ashleigh Curry in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Holly Holm in the Final! Lina Eklund opened her CTC career in the Womens Heavyweight Division, earning a first round TKO victory over Sarah Schneider in her debut, before losing by first round TKO to Randi Miller in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, she moved down to the Womens Middleweight Division for the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Sheila Gaff in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Holly Holm in the Semi-Finals!

Womens Middleweight: Alexandra Sanchez (6-4, 1-3 CTC) vs. Yasuko Tamada (15-7-3, 2-1 CTC)

Alexandra Sanchez opened her CTC career in the Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament, losing by second round knock out to Sy Jewett in the Quarter-Finals, then lost by third round knock out to Suzie Montero, she bounced back with a Split Decision victory over Kerry Vera, but is coming off a Unanimous decision loss to Taylor Stratford! Yasuko Tamada was the winner of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning first round submission victories over Tonya Evinger, and Sarah D'Alelio to win the tournament, but is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Hillary Williams in her title opportunity!

Womens Middleweight: Sy Jewett (6-2, 4-2 CTC) vs. Kelly Kobold (19-7-1, 1-4 CTC)

Sy Jewett was the first ever CTC Womens Middleweight Champion, but lost her title on the first defense, losing by first round submission to Hillary Williams, she bounced back to earn a first round submission victory over Tandi Schaeffer, then entered the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament, but lost by Unanimous Decision to Kaitlin Young in the Quarter-Finals! Kelly Kobold opened her CTC career with consecutive TKO losses to Holly Holm, and Hiroko Yamanaka, bounced back with a first round TKO victory over Michelle Ould, but is coming off back to back losses, by Unanimous Decision to Elisha Helsper, and by first round submission to Vanessa Porto!

Womens Middleweight: Tandi Schaeffer (4-3, 3-3 CTC) vs. Emi Fujino (11-9, 0-2 CTC)

A battle between two fighters ready to call an end to their MMA careers! Tandi Schaeffer opened her CTC career in the Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Hitomi Akano, and a Split Decision victory over Roxanne Modafferi, before losing by first round submission to Sy Jewett in the Final, she lost by first round submission again to Jewett in a rematch, then lost by third round submission to Taylor Stratford, before finally turning things around in her last fight, earning a second round knock out victory over Colleen SChneider! Emi Fujino opened her CTC career with a first round submission loss to Julia Berezikova, and lost by Unanimous Decision to Laura Howarth in her last fight!

Womens Middleweight: Alexis Davis (14-8, 1-0 CTC) vs. Casey Noland (4-6, 0-2 CTC)

Alexis Davis made her CTC debut back in January, earning a third round submission victory over Agnes Orton! Casey Noland opened her CTC career with a third round submission loss to Roxanne Modafferi, and lost by Split Decision to Munah Holland in her last fight!

Womens Middleweight: Adrienna Jenkins (18-7, 1-2 CTC) vs. Naoko Omuro (14-11-3, 3-2 CTC)

Adrienna Jenkins opened her CTC career in the Season 1 Womens Middleweight Tournament, losing by Unanimous Decision to Hillary Williams in the Quarter-Finals, then bounced back with a Unanimous Decision victory over Kerry Vera, but lost by first round knock out to Roxanne Modafferi in her last fight! Naoko Omuro opened her CTC career with a Split Decision victory over Romy Ruyssen, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 10 Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Marissa Caldwell in the Quarter-Finals, and a first round submission victory over Raquel Pa'aluhi in the Semi-Finals, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Ashleigh Curry in the Finals, then she entered the 2014 Winter Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, losing by first round knock out to Sarah Kaufman in the Semi-Finals!

Womens Middleweight: Suzie Montero (2-1, 1-1 CTC) vs. Munah Holland (7-5, 3-3 CTC)

Suzie Montero opened her CTC career with a first round submission loss to Vanessa Porto, but bounced back in her last fight, earning a third round knock out victory over Alexandra Sanchez! Munah Holland opened her CTC career in the Season 1 Womens Middleweight Tournament, losing by Unanimous Decision to Colleen Schneider in the Quarter-Finals, she bounced back with a Unanimous Decision victory over Taylor Stratford, she then lost consecutive fights by second round TKO to Holly Holm, and by first round TKO to Raquel Pa'aluhi, but is now on a two fight winning streak, winning by Unanimous Decision over Jessamyn Duke, and by Split Decision over Casey Noland!

Womens Middleweight: Leslie Smith (6-4-1, 1-2 CTC) vs. Megumi Yabushita (20-21, 0-1 CTC)

Leslie Smith opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Michelle Ould, but is now on a two fight losing streak, with losses by first round submission to Sarah D'Alelio in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, and by first round knock out to Ashleigh Curry in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament! Megumi Yabushita made her CTC debut back in August 2014, losing by third round submission to Yui Iwakura!

Womens Middleweight: Elisha Helsper (1-3, 1-1 CTC) vs. Julia Berezikova (4-4, 1-1 CTC)

Elisha Helsper made her CTC debut with a Split Decision loss to Nikohl Johnson, but bounced back in her last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision over Kelly Kobold! Julia Berezikova opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Taylor Stratford, but bounced back in her last fight to earn a first round submission victory over Emi Fujino!

Womens Middleweight: Sarah D'Alelio (8-4, 1-1 CTC) vs. Hitoshi Tankoshitsu (MMA Debut)

Sarah D'Alelio made her CTC debut in the 2014 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Leslie Smith in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Yasuko Tamada in the Final! Hitoshi Tankoshitsu is a decent amateur wrestler, who likes to use ground and pound to achieve her finishes, she is a cardio machine!

Weigh-In Results

Marloes Coenen (135) vs. Sarah Kaufman (135)

Holly Holm (135) vs. Ashleigh Curry (135)

John Alessio (155) vs. Samuel Guillet (155)

Kaitlin Young (135) vs. Lina Eklund (135)

Alexandra Sanchez (135) vs. Yasuko Tamada (135)

Laura Howarth (135) vs. Nikohl Johnson (135)

Sy Jewett (135) vs. Kelly Kobold (135)

Larissa Pacheco (135) vs. Raquel Pa'aluhi (135)

Tandi Schaeffer (135) vs. Emi Fujino (135)

Sheila Gaff (135) vs. Alexandra Albu (135)

Alexis Davis (135) vs. Casey Noland (135)

Colleen Schneider (135) vs. Jessamyn Duke (135)

Adrienna Jenkins (135) vs. Naoko Omuro (135)

Suzie Montero (135) vs. Munah Holland (135)

Leslie Smith (135) vs. Megumi Yabushita (135)

Elisha Helsper (135) vs. Julia Berezikova (135)

Sarah D'Alelio (135) vs. Hitoshi Tankoshitsu (135)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 21: Coenen vs. Kaufman III Full Fight Card

WMW: Marloes Coenen vs. Sarah Kaufman

WMW: Holly Holm vs. Ashleigh Curry

WMW Final: Howarth/Johnson/Pacheco/Pa'aluhi vs. Gaff/Albu/Schneider/Duke

LW: John Alessio vs. Samuel Guillet

WMW SF: Howarth/Johnson vs. Pacheco/Pa'aluhi

WMW: Kaitlin Young vs. Lina Eklund

WMW SF: Gaff/Albu vs. Schneider/Duke

WMW: Alexandra Sanchez vs. Yasuko Tamada

WMW QF: Laura Howarth vs. Nikohl Johnson

WMW: Sy Jewett vs. Kelly Kobold

WMW QF: Larissa Pacheco vs. Raquel Pa'aluhi

WMW: Tandi Schaeffer vs. Emi Fujino

WMW QF: Sheila Gaff vs. Alexandra Albu

WMW: Alexis Davis vs. Casey Noland

WMW QF: Colleen Schneider vs. Jessamyn Duke

WMW: Adrienna Jenkins vs. Naoko Omuro

WMW: Suzie Montero vs. Munah Holland

WMW: Leslie Smith vs. Megumi Yabushita

WMW: Elisha Helsper vs. Julia Berezikova

WMW: Sarah D'Alelio vs. Hitoshi Tankoshitsu

CageRage · May 23, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/92CTCSundayNightFights21_zpsbc637acf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/92CTCSundayNightFights21_zpsbc637acf.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Sunday, Week 1, May 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Quebec City, Quebec</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Dish Network in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On DirecTV Latin America in Mexico, South, and Central America</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Primetime in United Kingdom</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Sky Italia in Europe</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast on Russia PPV in Russia</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%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/sarahdalelioctcsnf21_zps9343aff5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/sarahdalelioctcsnf21_zps9343aff5.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/hitoshitankoshitsuctcsnf21_zps6b1b9a8b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/hitoshitankoshitsuctcsnf21_zps6b1b9a8b.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 jab misses and D'Alelio counters with a series of quick lefts. >Tankoshitsu drops her shoulder and fakes going for a single leg, but D'Alelio isn't buying it. >A left hand misses, allowing D'Alelio to counter with a series of quick punches. >D'Alelio throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Tankoshitsu stuffed it. >Tankoshitsu throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Not letting up, D'Alelio steps in closer to pressure Tankoshitsu into action. >D'Alelio looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >D'Alelio can't get near enough to engage, Tankoshitsu uses strikes to keep her out of range. >Tankoshitsu moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean left. >Tankoshitsu fakes a shot, but gets no reaction from D'Alelio. >D'Alelio shoots in for a takedown. >Tankoshitsu attempts to avoid D'Alelio as she shoots in. >D'Alelio doesn't get the takedown, Tankoshitsu avoided it. >An errant jab sets Tankoshitsu up to counter-strike with a straight left. >D'Alelio comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >To counter, Tankoshitsu throws a huge right hand which doesn't miss by much. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >D'Alelio comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. >D'Alelio doesn't get the takedown, Tankoshitsu was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Tankoshitsu and D'Alelio separate and we're back to a stand-off. >Tankoshitsu counters a flurry of punches by hitting a left jab to the cheek. >Tankoshitsu avoids a jab and scores with a jab. >D'Alelio shoots in for a takedown. >Tankoshitsu attempts to avoid D'Alelio as she shoots in. >D'Alelio doesn't get the takedown, Tankoshitsu avoided it. >An errant jab sets Tankoshitsu up to counter-strike with a straight left. >D'Alelio comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >To counter, Tankoshitsu throws a huge right hand which doesn't miss by much. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >D'Alelio comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. >D'Alelio doesn't get the takedown, Tankoshitsu was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >Tankoshitsu and D'Alelio separate and we're back to a stand-off. >Tankoshitsu counters a flurry of punches by hitting a left jab to the cheek. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Tankoshitsu avoids a jab and scores with a jab. >D'Alelio shoots in for a takedown. >Tankoshitsu attempts to avoid D'Alelio as she shoots in. >D'Alelio doesn't get the takedown, Tankoshitsu avoided it. >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! >It sounded like her corner told D'Alelio to attempt to get Tankoshitsu to the floor in this round. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Moving forward, D'Alelio counters a left jab with a flurry of quick punches to sting Tankoshitsu. >A left jab misses and Tankoshitsu strikes back with a nice jab. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Using her wrestling skills, D'Alelio is trying to push Tankoshitsu up against the cage. >D'Alelio does it, Tankoshitsu is stuck with her back to the cage. >D'Alelio looks for a trip takedown. >Tankoshitsu shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, but D'Alelio does manage to slip behind her so that she has the back. >Tankoshitsu creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for her to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center. >We move into the second half of this round. >Tankoshitsu moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab. >A straight left from Tankoshitsu fails to land. >Not letting up, D'Alelio quickly steps in closer to attack Tankoshitsu. >Sarah D'Alelio is breathing very hard. >We're into the final minute of the round. >D'Alelio throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Tankoshitsu. >Tankoshitsu tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >D'Alelio gets a single leg takedown! Tankoshitsu pulls guard off it. >D'Alelio looks to pass guard and get side control. >She eventually passes, but only into 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! >It sounded like her corner told D'Alelio to push for takedowns in this round. >Tankoshitsu avoids a jab and scores with a series of lefts. >A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired D'Alelio. >Tankoshitsu sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing D'Alelio down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Sarah D'Alelio looks very, very tired. >Tankoshitsu pounds away on D'Alelio, landing several great shots that threaten to knock her out! >The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! >'The Complete Prick' Hitoshi Tankoshitsu takes the win by TKO! Official Result: 'The Complete Prick' Hitoshi Tankoshitsu defeats Sarah 'The Monster' D'Alelio (TKO (Strikes) in 1:31 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/elishahelsperctcsnf21_zps2cc5c6c7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/elishahelsperctcsnf21_zps2cc5c6c7.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/juliaberezikovactcsnf21_zps137c1f54.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/juliaberezikovactcsnf21_zps137c1f54.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! >Helsper avoids a quick jab and hits a barrage of big right hands! >Berezikova gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking her head back. >Berezikova uses good head movement to avoid a huge right hook and counters with a stinging jab. >Slipping past a left jab, Berezikova hits a nice left. >Helsper stings Berezikova with a series of quick lefts. >Helsper dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Berezikova steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing. >Berezikova backs away from Helsper, creating some space between them. >Helsper gets Berezikova with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >It seems that Berezikova is happy to let Helsper circle for the moment. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Berezikova is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Helsper. >Helsper finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Berezikova is trying to muscle Helsper up against the cage. >Berezikova does it, Helsper is stuck with her back to the cage. >Helsper waits for Berezikova to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn her around so that she now has her back to the cage. >Helsper takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Berezikova sees a body kick coming, grabs it, shoots in for a takedown, but Helsper is able to stuff it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Good head movement allows Berezikova to avoid a wildly thrown right hand. >Helsper backs away from Berezikova, creating some space between them. >Berezikova steps back to avoid a leg kick. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Berezikova the opportunity to counter with a jab. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Berezikova tries to wrestle Helsper backward and up against the cage. >Helsper doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Helsper is looking to muscle Berezikova back against the cage. >Berezikova doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple. >Berezikova steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Berezikova hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Helsper quickly steps in closer to attack Berezikova. >Helsper drops her shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Berezikova looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Helsper counters with a left jab that catches Berezikova hard. >Berezikova moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Berezikova waits for Helsper to step in, then hits a nice left jab. >Berezikova counters a flurry of punches with a nice jab. >Berezikova sees a body kick coming and hits a left jab to the cheek. >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! >Berezikova slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a clean left. >Berezikova counters a wayward low right kick with a clean jab. >Berezikova looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Helsper. >Berezikova can't get close enough to grapple, Helsper keeps her away with strikes. >Elisha Helsper is looking really tired. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >Helsper gets hit with a crisp left jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Berezikova throws a left jab but Helsper avoids it. >Berezikova avoids a quick jab and hits a clean left. >Berezikova waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a nice jab. >Berezikova avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >There's under a minute left in this round. >An errant jab sets Helsper up to counter-strike with a series of quick punches. >Berezikova fakes a lunge. >Helsper seems to be waiting for Berezikova to make a move. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Helsper telling her to be wary of Berezikova trying takedowns. >Helsper nails Berezikova with a series of quick jabs. >Elisha Helsper seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Berezikova swings with a couple of wild punches, then chooses to shoot in on Helsper. >Helsper attempts to avoid Berezikova as she shoots in. >Helsper avoids the takedown attempt. >Berezikova avoids a flurry of punches. >Helsper throws a looping punch, but Berezikova avoids it. >Berezikova presses in closer to attack. >Berezikova is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Helsper. >Helsper keeps herself moving out of range, not wanting to grapple. >Berezikova avoids a jab. >Elisha Helsper looks like she is completely out of gas. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Berezikova keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >It seems that Helsper is happy to let Berezikova circle for the moment. >Berezikova avoids a flurry of punches. >Berezikova steps back to avoid a left jab. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Berezikova comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Helsper tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, Berezikova came in hard and fast and was too much for Helsper. >The takedown leaves Helsper seated with her back pressed against the cage. >Not liking her options, Berezikova looks to get a better position over Helsper. >Helsper gets turned onto her back, and is mounted! >Julia Berezikova doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >Judge #1 has called it a victory for Berezikova. >Judge #2 gives the result in favour of Helsper. >Judge #3 has called it a victory for Berezikova. >Making Julia Berezikova the winner by split decision! Official Result: Julia Berezikova 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 Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/lesliesmithctcsnf21_zps925cab67.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/lesliesmithctcsnf21_zps925cab67.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/megumiyabushitactcsnf21_zps4591b1e4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/megumiyabushitactcsnf21_zps4591b1e4.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 exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Moving in closer, Yabushita looks like she may want to wrestle Smith. >Yabushita can't get near enough to engage, Smith uses strikes to keep her out of range. >Smith feints stepping in. >An errant jab sets Yabushita up to counter-strike with a solid left. >Smith glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Yabushita comes in closer to press the issue. >Moving in closer, Yabushita looks like she may want to wrestle Smith. >Not wanting to grapple, Smith uses strikes to keep Yabushita at a distance. >Yabushita is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Smith. >Strikes from Smith keep Yabushita from stepping in too close, and she is forced to step back. >Smith feints left and tries to get Yabushita to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Yabushita tries to wrestle Smith backward and up against the cage. >Yabushita achieves it, pinning Smith to the cage. >Yabushita uses a hard foot stomp. >Smith is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute. >Yabushita shows great control, keeping Smith pressed against the cage while punishing her with sharp strikes to the body for roughly a minute. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Yabushita moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Smith uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Slipping past a left jab, Smith hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Yabushita. >Smith snaps off a nice left jab from the pocket. >Yabushita checks a low kick. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Yabushita is trying to push Smith so that her back is up against the cage. >Yabushita does it, Smith is stuck with her back to the cage. >Showing her ability to control opponents, Yabushita smothers Smith against the cage while nailing her with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds. >Unable to break free, Smith is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Yabushita tries to hit Smith with an elbow, but Smith takes the opportunity to switch it around so that she is in control and Yabushita is the one backed against the cage. >With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. >Yabushita misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Not letting up, Smith quickly steps in closer to attack Yabushita. >The time runs out on round one. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Smith avoids a quick jab and hits a crisp left hand punch. >Smith throws a barrage of big rights but Yabushita is quick to move out of range. >Yabushita comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Smith. >Yabushita gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Smith throws a barrage of big punches but Yabushita bobs and weaves, not letting any of them find a home. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Yabushita avoids a body kick. >Breathing very hard, Leslie Smith is looking ragged. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Good head movement allows Yabushita to avoid a wildly thrown right hand. >Yabushita steps back just in time to avoid a wild swing. >Seeing a low kick coming, Yabushita strikes first with a nice left. >Using head movement, Yabushita slips past a left jab and counters with a solid left jab. >Yabushita slips past a straight punch and then hits a crisp left. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Yabushita slips past a straight punch and then hits a nice left. >Using head movement, Yabushita slips past a left jab and counters with a stinging jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Smith hits a clean left jab. >Yabushita shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two. >That round certainly got the fans going.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >Smith steps back to avoid a left jab. >Megumi Yabushita is breathing very hard. >Smith moves in and uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Yabushita. >Smith throws a barrage of big rights but Yabushita is quick to move out of range. >Leslie Smith looks very, very tired. >Yabushita fakes a lunge. >Smith quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Smith still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Standing her ground, Yabushita looks happy to engage Smith in the pocket. >A drained-looking Yabushita tries to close the distance between them. >Yabushita grabs Smith and pulls her into a grapple. >Using her wrestling skills, Yabushita is trying to push Smith up against the cage. >Smith ends up backed against the cage. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Showing her ability to control opponents, Yabushita smothers Smith against the cage while nailing her with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds. >From the looks of things, I don't think Megumi Yabushita has much energy left. >Smith is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. >Smith gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Yabushita steps back from Smith and looks to unleash some strikes. >Yabushita tries for a left jab but Smith uses head movement to avoid it. >Showing good head movement, Yabushita weaves out of the way of a wild right hand. >Yabushita uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >Judge #1 has Smith as the winner. >Judge #2: Yabushita. >Judge #3 gives the result in favour of Yabushita. >The winner, by split decision, is Megumi Yabushita! Official Result: Megumi Yabushita defeats Leslie 'The Peacemaker' Smith (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/suziemonteroctcsnf21_zps59c8e83f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/suziemonteroctcsnf21_zps59c8e83f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/munahhollandctcsnf21_zpsb75a0895.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/munahhollandctcsnf21_zpsb75a0895.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! >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Montero throws a leg kick but Holland avoids it. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Holland avoids a body kick. >Holland looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Montero finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Holland and Montero break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >Montero slips past a left jab and fires back with a flurry of quick punches. >A jab misses, allowing Montero to counter-strike with a body kick. >Holland avoids a low kick. >Holland looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Montero ends up grappling for supremacy with Holland. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Holland uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Montero as they grapple. >Holland is trying to muscle Montero up against the cage. >Holland does it, Montero is stuck with her back to the cage. >Holland smothers Montero against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. >Montero is trapped against the cage and Holland hits her with a short left uppercut. >Holland pins Montero up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Holland uses dirty boxing to punish Montero while she is pressed up against the cage. >Holland smothers Montero against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. >Holland moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Holland throws a left jab but Montero uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Holland steps back and creates some space. >Montero circles as she plans her next move. >Not letting Montero settle, Holland moves in closer. >Holland is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >She gets into range. >Holland sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Holland looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Montero. >Holland grabs Montero and pulls her into a grapple. >Holland is trying to muscle Montero up against the cage. >Holland achieves it, pinning Montero to the cage. >Breathing very hard, Suzie Montero is looking ragged. >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 for the start of the round! >Montero counters a left jab with a couple of hard rights! >Holland might be in real trouble here, she is backing off but looks really unsteady on her feet! >Montero steps in and tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Holland narrowly avoids it. >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. >Holland and Montero separate and we're back to a stand-off. >Holland comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Montero now has Holland standing in the pocket. >Moving in closer, Holland looks like she may want to wrestle Montero. >Montero finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Munah Holland is breathing very hard. >Holland uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Montero. >Montero gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Holland uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Suzie Montero seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Holland hits Montero with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Montero gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Holland uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Holland hits Montero with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Montero tries to wriggle free, but Holland controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Suzie Montero looks totally gassed. >Holland uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Montero. >Holland and Montero separate and we're back to a stand-off. >There's under a minute left in this round. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Holland to hit back with a solid left jab. >Holland hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Montero quickly steps in closer to attack Holland. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >It sounded like her corner told Montero to go after Holland and look to finish it. >An attempted big head kick misses badly, setting Holland up perfectly to counter with a kick to the side of the ribs. >Montero slips past a left jab and fires back with a head kick that lands hard! >A jab misses, allowing Holland to counter-strike with a hard right kick to the legs. >Munah Holland seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Montero backs away from Holland, creating some space between them. >Montero comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Montero moves into the pocket. >Montero slips past a straight punch and then hits a huge right cross that knocks Holland right out! >Suzie Montero takes the victory by way of Knock Out! >Post-Fight: Holland reveals that she did not have a great camp for this fight. Official Result: Suzie Montero defeats Munah Holland (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:27 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/adriennajenkinsctcsnf21_zps16d626ce.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/adriennajenkinsctcsnf21_zps16d626ce.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/naokoomuroctcsnf2_zpsb3962276.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/naokoomuroctcsnf2_zpsb3962276.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! >Jenkins steps back to avoid some wild swings. >Omuro catches Jenkins with a solid left jab. >Omuro avoids a leg kick and scores with a solid left jab. >Jenkins avoids a jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Jenkins. >Omuro stuffs the takedown, but gets pushed up against the cage instead. >Omuro is trapped against the cage and Jenkins hits her with a short left uppercut. >Omuro is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. >Jenkins pins Omuro up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >Jenkins looks for a trip takedown. >Omuro will not go down, she blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Jenkins. >Omuro tries to get clear of the grapple, but Jenkins holds her in place. >Jenkins attempts to wrestle Omuro to the ground. >The takedown is completed, Omuro is on her back and pulls guard. >Jenkins throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. >Jenkins looks to pass guard and get side control. >Jenkins isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Omuro tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Jenkins. >We move into the second half of this round. >In guard, Jenkins catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Jenkins throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Time slips away as Jenkins successfully keeps Omuro stuck against the ground. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Moving in closer, Jenkins looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Omuro now has Jenkins standing in the pocket. >From the pocket, Jenkins shoots in for a double leg. >Omuro sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls Jenkins up close into a clinch. >Omuro is looking to muscle Jenkins back against the cage. >Jenkins doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple. >A flicked jab from Omuro only finds gloves. >Jenkins doesn't let Omuro settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. >Omuro stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Jenkins into a clinch. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Omuro is looking to muscle Jenkins back against the cage. >Omuro can't do it though, and Jenkins is able to get free. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Omuro the opportunity to counter with a right hand. >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! >Omuro jabs Jenkins as she advances. >Omuro comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jenkins. >Jenkins sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Omuro is able to defend it. >Adrienna Jenkins doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Omuro looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Jenkins sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Omuro is able to defend against it. >Omuro looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Jenkins. >Jenkins sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Omuro is able to defend it. >Jenkins, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Omuro to wrestle Jenkins down to the ground instead! Jenkins pulls half guard. >Adrienna Jenkins looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. >Naoko Omuro doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Omuro throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Jenkins attempts to grab an arm of Omuro from the bottom of half guard. >Jenkins gets a kimura and wrenches back, Omuro has to tap out! >Adrienna 'AJ' Jenkins takes the win by submission! Official Result: Adrienna 'AJ' Jenkins defeats Naoko Omuro (Submission (Kimura) in 3:42 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/colleenschneiderctcsnf21_zps2bd9b08e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/colleenschneiderctcsnf21_zps2bd9b08e.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/jessamyndukectcsnf21_zps942ef309.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/jessamyndukectcsnf21_zps942ef309.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>A semi-final spot is up for grabs. >There's the opening bell! >Duke avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Schneider counters an errant left jab with a quick series of punches. >Schneider counters a left jab by hitting a series of quick lefts. >Duke avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean left. >Duke comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Schneider tries to avoid Duke. >Duke can't get the takedown, Schneider was too quick to back away. >Duke counters a left jab with a picture-perfect right roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Duke waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a nice left hand. >Duke moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Schneider misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Duke quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Duke throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Schneider. >Duke walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >Schneider counters an errant left jab with a clean jab. >Duke looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Schneider. >Duke can't close the distance, Schneider keeps her away with strikes. >We move into the second half of this round. >Duke avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a clean jab. >Duke shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Duke goes under an attempted counter right hand. >Duke gets a single leg takedown! Schneider pulls guard off it. >Duke unloads with some big elbows, but Schneider deals with them comfortably. >Schneider tries to pull Duke in close and smother her, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >Duke tries to pass the guard. >She can't find a way past the guard. >Schneider tries to smother Duke by holding her, but can't keep control. >Schneider is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Duke off of her. >Duke attempts to pass guard. >Duke isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Duke doesn't let Schneider pull her in close to be smothered. >Duke lies on top of Schneider, basically smothering her. >Duke lies on top of Schneider, basically smothering her. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >Duke avoids a flurry of punches. >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>>We are back underway! >Schneider counters a wayward left jab with a series of quick lefts. >Schneider counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a flurry of quick punches to sting Duke. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Stepping back, Schneider creates a bit of distance. >Schneider circles around Duke. >It seems that Duke is happy to let Schneider circle for the moment. >A speculative right hand from Duke doesn't find a home. >Schneider doesn't let Duke settle, stepping in closer to impose herself. >We move into the second half of this round. >Duke avoids a jab. >Colleen Schneider doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >A flicked jab from Schneider only finds gloves. >Duke doesn't press the issue, allowing Schneider to circle. >Schneider avoids a leg kick and scores with a solid left. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Schneider bobs and weaves. >It seems that Duke is happy to let Schneider circle for the moment. >Schneider side-steps an attempted knock out right and hits a clean jab. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Schneider swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Schneider steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >An attempted body kick misses and Schneider fires back with a solid left. >Duke keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Schneider seems to be waiting for Duke to make a move. >Schneider fakes a lunge. >Duke presses in closer to attack. >Duke tries for a left jab but Schneider moves out of range. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Duke counters a left jab by using a clean jab. >Duke tries for a left jab but Schneider moves out of range. >Jessamyn Duke is looking really tired. >A straight left by Duke keeps Schneider from advancing. >Schneider doesn't press the issue, allowing Duke to circle. >Colleen Schneider looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Duke still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Duke is in the pocket, ready to attack Schneider. >Schneider shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges give the result in favour of Schneider. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Beautiful Disaster' Colleen Schneider! Official Result: 'The Beautiful Disaster' Colleen Schneider defeats Jessamyn 'The Gun' Duke (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexisdavisctcsnf21_zpsb2b1c883.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexisdavisctcsnf21_zpsb2b1c883.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/caseynolandctcsnf21_zpsae97f9df.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/caseynolandctcsnf21_zpsae97f9df.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! >Noland counters a left jab by using a nice jab. >Davis avoids a flurry of punches. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Noland is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Davis seems happy to engage with Noland in the pocket. >A left jab misses, Davis counters with a nice left. >Davis slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a nice left. >Noland checks a leg kick. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Davis hits a stinging jab. >A low kick is checked by Noland. >Noland circles away, creating some distance between them. >Noland looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Davis. >Davis now has Noland standing in the pocket. >Noland dodges a jab, and fires back with a nice jab. >Noland slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches. >Noland throws rights and lefts, but Davis covers up well and none of the shots find a home. >Davis hits a left jab from the pocket. >Noland checks a leg kick and comes right back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Noland hits a solid left jab. >Davis uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Davis, who covered up well. >Noland circles away, creating some distance between them. >Noland looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Davis. >Davis now has Noland standing in the pocket. >Noland dodges a jab, and fires back with a nice jab. >Noland slips past a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches. >Noland throws rights and lefts, but Davis covers up well and none of the shots find a home. >Davis hits a left jab from the pocket. >Noland checks a leg kick and comes right back with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Noland hits a solid left jab. >Davis uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Davis, who covered up well. >Noland slips past a jab and scores with a quick series of punches. >Noland throws a flurry of rights and lefts, but Davis covers up well. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >There's a double leg attempt from Davis, from the pocket. >The takedown doesn't work, Noland stuffed it. >Davis throws three punches in quick succession, but Noland was out of range. >Not letting Davis settle at all, Noland comes in closer. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Noland telling her to lure Davis in and catch her on the counter. >Davis moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nice jab. >Davis uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Noland to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Davis can't get the takedown, Noland defended it well. >Davis throws a feint. >Davis comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Noland. >Noland ends up grappling for supremacy with Davis. >Using her wrestling skills, Davis is trying to push Noland up against the cage. >Davis achieves it, pinning Noland to the cage. >Davis tries to take Noland down. >Noland shows stubborn resistance and Davis cannot complete the takedown. >Noland tries to uses a whizzer to turn Davis, but is blocked from doing so. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >With Noland stuck against the cage, Davis tries to complete a takedown. >Davis tries hard but cannot get Noland off of her feet. >Davis loses control of Noland, who circles out and returns to the center. >A straight left by Davis keeps Noland from advancing. >It seems that Noland is happy to let Davis circle for the moment. >Alexis Davis looks very tired out there. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Noland looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Noland is in the pocket, ready to attack Davis. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Davis throws a left jab but Noland avoids it. >Noland throws a barrage of big right hands but Davis moves out of range. >Advancing, Noland counters a left jab by using a flurry of quick punches. >Casey Noland looks very tired out there. >Davis throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >It seems that Noland is happy to let Davis circle for the moment. >Davis glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Time slips away as Noland doesn't press Davis, allowing her to circle. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Davis catches Noland moving in with a jab. >A straight left by Davis keeps Noland from advancing. >It seems that Noland is happy to let Davis circle for the moment. >Alexis Davis seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Noland counters a right kick to the legs with a crisp jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Davis still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Noland uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges give the result in favour of Noland. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'KO' Casey Noland! Official Result: 'KO' Casey Noland defeats Alexis Davis (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/sheilagaffctcsnf21_zps398aa032.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/sheilagaffctcsnf21_zps398aa032.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandraalbuctcsnf21_zps896d5c1f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandraalbuctcsnf21_zps896d5c1f.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner will advance into the semi-finals of tonight's tournament. >And here we go! >Albu steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >Albu moves in closer but takes a crisp jab to the face. >Albu shoots in for a takedown. >Gaff sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Albu can't get the takedown, Gaff was too quick to back away. >Albu is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gaff. >Gaff ends up grappling for supremacy with Albu. >Albu is looking to muscle Gaff back against the cage. >She does so, and now has Gaff pinned to the cage. >Albu tries to maintain control, but Gaff isn't letting herself get bullied like that. >With Gaff stuck against the cage, Albu tries to set up a judo-style throw. >Gaff will not go down, she blocks the throw despite the best efforts of Albu. >A whizzer almost allows Gaff to create enough space to get free, but Albu shuts that opportunity down. >Albu looks to set up a judo throw. >Albu tries hard but cannot leverage Gaff off of her feet. >A whizzer almost allows Gaff to create enough space to get free, but Albu shuts that opportunity down. >Albu looks to set up a judo throw. >Gaff will not go down, she blocks the throw despite the best efforts of Albu. >Gaff turns Albu slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Albu looks to take Gaff down by setting up a judo throw. >Albu tries hard but cannot leverage Gaff off of her feet. >Circling out, Gaff breaks free of Albu and regroups in the center. >Gaff shoots in, looking for a takedown. >It looks like Albu is trying to grab a guillotine. >Albu can't get the guillotine choke. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Albu is left on her back pulling guard. >Albu is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gaff off of her. >Gaff fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Albu is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gaff off of her. >Gaff lies on top of Albu, basically smothering her. >In guard, Gaff throws a couple of punches designed to keep Albu guessing. >Albu attempts a triangle choke on Gaff from the bottom of the guard. >Gaff blocks the triangle attempt. >There's under a minute left in this round. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >A speculative right hand from Albu doesn't find a home. >Not letting Albu settle at all, Gaff comes in closer. >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! >From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Albu has been instructed to try and get Gaff to the floor in this round. >Albu grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, done as a judo-style trip, but it is blocked. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Albu avoids a body kick. >There's a double leg attempt from Gaff, from the pocket. >Albu saw the takedown coming, she tries to grab a guillotine. >The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. >The takedown is completed, Albu is on her back and pulls guard. >Gaff lies on top of Albu, basically smothering her. >Gaff keeps Albu guessing with a few quick strikes. >Gaff punches down at Albu, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Gaff blocks Albu as she tries a sweep from the guard. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Gaff throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. >Albu raises her legs and tries to get Gaff into a triangle choke. >Gaff blocks the triangle attempt. >Alexandra Albu is looking really tired. >Time slips away as Gaff successfully keeps Albu stuck against the ground. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Gaff attempts to pass guard. >She can't get free of the guard. >Albu tries to pull Gaff into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard. >Gaff pulls her head free before the hold can be applied properly. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.</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! >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >There's a takedown attempt from Gaff. >The takedown is stuffed, so Gaff has to go to settle for pushing Albu up against the cage. >Sheila Gaff is breathing very hard. >With Albu stuck against the cage, Gaff gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >Albu cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, she can only pull guard! >Gaff attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >She can't get free of the guard. >Albu reaches up and tries to lock Gaff in a guillotine. >Gaff pulls free before the guillotine can be applied. >Sheila Gaff looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >Gaff tries to pass the guard. >Albu comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Gaff in guard. >Albu attempts to grab an arm of Gaff from the bottom of the guard. >Gaff blocks it. >Alexandra Albu looks very, very tired. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Gaff throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. >Gaff throws a few right hands to the body. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Gaff is trying to pass guard. >Albu keeps Gaff in guard. >Albu attempts to grab an arm of Gaff from the bottom of the guard. >Albu uses an attempted kimura to flip her opponent and get side control. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >All three judges have given Albu the win. >Making Alexandra 'Stitch' Albu the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Alexandra 'Stitch' Albu defeats Sheila 'Bulldog' Gaff (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout: Tandi Schaeffer And Emi Fujino Retirement</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/tandischaefferctcsnf21_zps89e8b347.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/tandischaefferctcsnf21_zps89e8b347.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/emifujinoctcsnf21_zps9a39d3e1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/emifujinoctcsnf21_zps9a39d3e1.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! >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >A left jab misses, Schaeffer counters with a stinging jab. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, both fighters start swinging! >Fujino is knocked down by a right hand to the chin! >Fujino shakes it off quickly though, and is ready for any potential follow-up attack. >Schaeffer throws a big punch, but it isn't on target and Fujino pulls her into guard. >Schaeffer stands and gets out of guard, but remains hovering above. >Schaeffer stands back and allows Fujino to stand back up. >A jab misses and Schaeffer counters with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. >Schaeffer looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Fujino tries to counter with a takedown, but Schaeffer defended it well. >Schaeffer looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Fujino tries to take down Schaeffer as she steps in, but she blocks it. >Schaeffer uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >Fujino presses in closer to attack. >Fujino comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Schaeffer. >Fujino can't get close enough to grapple, Schaeffer keeps her away with strikes. >Fujino throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Schaeffer strikes first and manages to rock Fujino with a solid right hand! >Fujino slips past a left jab and fires back with a solid left jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Fujino steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Fujino waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a left jab to the cheek. >Fujino comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Fujino eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down! >Schaeffer comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Schaeffer is in the pocket, ready to attack Fujino. >Checking a leg kick, Fujino counters back immediately with a solid punch. >Fujino slips past a straight punch and hits a crisp left. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Fujino hits a solid left jab. >A left jab misses, giving Fujino the chance to hit back with a straight left. >Schaeffer gets caught with a stiff jab. >A left jab misses, Schaeffer counters with a punch. >From the pocket, Fujino sees a body kick coming and hits a clean left jab. >Fujino slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Fujino checks a leg kick. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Fujino comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Schaeffer. >Schaeffer throws a big right hand as a counter, but it only finds the gloves. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Schaeffer to fire back with a left. >Moving in closer, Schaeffer looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Fujino backs away. >The time runs out on round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Fujino dives forward, trying to grab a leg! >Schaeffer gets her leg trapped, but is able to block a heel hook from being applied. >Schaeffer does have to fall backward though, and ends up pulling half guard. >Fujino stands and gets out of half guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing. >Schaeffer tries for a left jab but Fujino moves out of range. >Breathing very hard, Tandi Schaeffer is looking ragged. >Fujino sneaks a glance at her corner. >Not letting Fujino settle, Schaeffer moves in closer. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Schaeffer and Fujino break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Fujino slams a crisp right into the gloves of Schaeffer, but can't follow up. >Schaeffer steps in closer to force the issue. >Schaeffer comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Schaeffer is now standing in the pocket. >Fujino, standing in the pocket, has to check a leg kick. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Fujino steps back and creates some space. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Fujino keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Schaeffer doesn't press the issue, allowing Fujino to circle. >Schaeffer counters an errant left jab with a series of quick jabs. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Fujino moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Tandi Schaeffer looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. >Schaeffer throws a leg kick but Fujino avoids it. >Schaeffer avoids a quick jab and hits a left. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Schaeffer still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Fujino backs away. >Schaeffer misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Fujino quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Moving in closer, Fujino looks like she may want to wrestle Schaeffer. >Fujino is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but she avoids it at the last second. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Fujino shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Fujino eats a stiff counter right hand and almost goes down! >Tandi Schaeffer looks totally gassed. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Schaeffer apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Schaeffer cannot get close enough to the elusive Fujino. >Moving in closer, Fujino looks like she may want to wrestle Schaeffer. >Schaeffer finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Clinched with Schaeffer, Fujino looks to try and take her down. >The takedown doesn't work, Schaeffer defended it well. >Emi Fujino looks very tired out there. >Schaeffer tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Fujino tries to get Schaeffer into a Muay Thai clinch. >Fujino achieves it, Schaeffer could not fight out of it. >Fujino loses the Muay Thai clinch after a knee strike misses and gives Schaeffer the opportunity to wrestle free. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges give the result in favour of Schaeffer. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Tandi Schaeffer! Official Result: Tandi 'Tandilion' Schaeffer defeats 'The Kamikaze Angel' Emi Fujino (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/larissapachecoctcsnf21_zpsa2b3f2b3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/larissapachecoctcsnf21_zpsa2b3f2b3.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/raquelpaaluhictcsnf21_zpsa9e88293.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/raquelpaaluhictcsnf21_zpsa9e88293.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 semi-finals await the winner. >We are underway! >Pacheco avoids a jab. >Pa'aluhi counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a left jab to the cheek. >A jab misses, allowing Pa'aluhi to counter-strike with a straight left. >Pacheco avoids a quick jab and hits a vicious leg kick. >A straight left from Pa'aluhi fails to land. >Pacheco doesn't press the issue, allowing Pa'aluhi to circle. >Pa'aluhi glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Not letting Pa'aluhi settle at all, Pacheco comes in closer. >Pa'aluhi counters a weak right kick with a clean left. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Pa'aluhi checks a leg kick and comes right back with a clean punch. >Slipping past a left jab, Pacheco hits a solid right hook to the body. >Pacheco tries for a body kick but Pa'aluhi sees it coming and avoids it. >Pa'aluhi checks a low kick and quickly hits a crisp left. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Pacheco hits a crisp left. >Pa'aluhi uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Pa'aluhi backs away to create some more space. >Pa'aluhi throws a feint. >A straight left by Pa'aluhi keeps Pacheco from advancing. >Pacheco comes in closer to press the issue. >Pacheco moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Pa'aluhi glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Pacheco quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Pa'aluhi counters a left jab by hitting a crisp left hand punch. >Moving in closer, Pacheco looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Keen to maintain some distance, Pa'aluhi uses strikes to keep Pacheco away. >Pa'aluhi just avoids a combination of short sharp punches and hits a left. >Pa'aluhi counters a weak right kick with a left jab to the cheek. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Pa'aluhi circles as she plans her next move. >Pacheco quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Pa'aluhi avoids a tight combination. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Pacheco isn't drawn in by Pa'aluhi feinting to her left. >A left hand misses, allowing Pacheco to counter with a right head kick that turns the lights out instantly for Pa'aluhi! >The winner, by Knock Out; Larissa Pacheco! Official Result: Larissa Pacheco defeats Raquel 'Rocky' Pa'aluhi (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:38 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/syjewettctcsnf21_zps67ac8db5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/syjewettctcsnf21_zps67ac8db5.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/kellykoboldctcsnf21_zpsaa2820c0.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/kellykoboldctcsnf21_zpsaa2820c0.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! >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Jewett drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Kobold in with a feint. >Jewett counters a left jab by hitting a hard teep, putting Kobold down on the ground! >Almost immediately Kobold has shaken it off and is ready for Jewett. >Jewett tries to come in and secure a ground position. >Kobold is too quick, slipping away from Jewett and starting to scramble. >Kobold ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. >Jewett attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Jewett struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Kobold tries to sweep Jewett but can't do it. >Jewett looks to pass guard and get side control. >She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Kobold wriggles backward, taking both her and Jewett back toward the side of the cage. >Using the cage, Kobold walks up, but cannot break the control of Jewett. >Jewett tries to dirty box Kobold, but finds herself out-wrestled and turned around so that she is the one against the cage. >Kobold tries to use dirty boxing against Jewett, but her opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. >Kobold tries to dirty box Jewett, but finds herself out-wrestled and turned around so that she is the one against the cage. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Jewett breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Kobold. >Kobold uses head movement to make sure that a massive overhand right doesn't find a home. >Kobold circles away, creating some distance between them. >Jewett feints left and tries to get Kobold to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Kobold slips out of the way of a crazy spinning back fist. >Kobold tries for a leg kick but Jewett moves out of range. >Jewett comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >She gets into range. >Seeing a low kick coming, Jewett strikes first with a great hook, knocking Kobold out instantly! >Sy 'Lady Dragon' Jewett takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Sy 'Lady Dragon' Jewett defeats 'Blood Red' Kelly Kobold (Knock Out (Punch) in 7:18 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/laurahowarthctcsnf21_zps654e475f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/laurahowarthctcsnf21_zps654e475f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/nikohljohnsonctcsnf21_zps5b44b6c1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/nikohljohnsonctcsnf21_zps5b44b6c1.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>A place in the semi-finals of tonight's tournament is at stake. >The fight begins! >Johnson feints left and tries to get Howarth to commit to a strike, but gets no joy. >Johnson avoids a left kick to the body and hits a crisp left hand punch. >Howarth moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a series of quick rights. >Howarth counters a left jab by using a picture-perfect left roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Howarth looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Johnson now has Howarth standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses, giving Howarth the chance to hit back with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Having stepped near each other to throw their strikes, they both start throwing punches at close range! >Howarth eats a right cross during the exchange. >Johnson dodges a jab, and fires back with a nice left. >Using good head movement, Johnson ducks under a punch and scores with a solid punch. >Howarth shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Checking a leg kick, Johnson counters back immediately with a stinging jab. >Johnson tries for a right jab but Howarth uses head movement to avoid it. >We move into the second half of this round. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Howarth hits a leg kick. >A right jab misses, Johnson counters with a solid punch. >Johnson tries for a right jab but Howarth uses head movement to avoid it. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Howarth to counter with a left body kick. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >A leg kick misses badly, giving Johnson an opening to score with a solid left. >A speculative right hand from Johnson doesn't find a home. >Howarth comes in closer to press the issue. >Howarth feints going high, but Johnson doesn't buy it. >Howarth comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Howarth is in the pocket, ready to attack Johnson. >Johnson dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a nice left. >Using head movement, Johnson slips past a right jab and counters with a jab. >Johnson uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a clean left jab. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Johnson counters with a crisp left jab. >Johnson dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean left jab. >A left jab misses, giving Howarth the chance to hit back with a thudding left hook to the body. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next.</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! >Between rounds, her corner told Johnson to try and use counter striking in this round. >Johnson drops her shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Johnson side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a quick spinning back fist! >Moving in closer, Johnson looks like she may want to wrestle Howarth. >Johnson grabs Howarth and pulls her into a grapple. >Howarth tries to wriggle free, but Johnson controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Johnson hits Howarth with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Howarth tries to wriggle free, but Johnson controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Johnson hits Howarth with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Howarth tries to wriggle free, but Johnson controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Laura Howarth doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Johnson and Howarth break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Johnson avoids a left kick to the body and hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Howarth. >Johnson slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a crisp jab. >A feint puts her off balance, but Howarth is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Howarth avoids a leg kick and scores with some big left hands! >Howarth slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a solid right jab. >Howarth uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a stinging jab. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number three begins! >A right jab misses and Johnson strikes back with a flurry of quick punches to sting Howarth. >Howarth avoids a low kick. >A jab misses, allowing Johnson to counter-strike with a vicious leg kick. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Howarth hits Johnson with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Laura Howarth looks very, very tired. >Howarth uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Johnson as they grapple. >Howarth uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Johnson. >Howarth uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Johnson. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >Despite being tired, Howarth looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Johnson. >Howarth moves into the pocket. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Laura Howarth looks exhausted. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Howarth and Johnson separate and we're back to a stand-off. >Howarth isn't drawn in by Johnson feinting to her left. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >Judge #1 has given Howarth the win. >Judge #2: Johnson. >Judge #3 has called it a victory for Johnson. >Making Nikohl Johnson the winner by split decision! Official Result: Nikohl Johnson defeats Laura 'Hot Lead' Howarth (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandrasanchezctcsnf21_zps30705171.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandrasanchezctcsnf21_zps30705171.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/yasukotamadactcsnf21_zpsd7d7c36b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/yasukotamadactcsnf21_zpsd7d7c36b.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! >Sanchez slips out of the way of a jab. >A straight left fails to land and Sanchez is able to fire back with a solid left. >Advancing, Tamada counters a left jab by using a stinging left jab. >Sanchez throws a left jab but Tamada avoids it. >Sanchez tries for a left jab but Tamada moves out of range. >Tamada comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Tamada doesn't get the takedown, Sanchez was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >Sanchez gets out-wrestled and Tamada takes control of the grapple. >Tamada looks to take Sanchez down by setting up a judo throw. >The throw doesn't work, Sanchez blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. >Tamada manages to wrestle her way into a dominant position in the grapple. >With Sanchez in her grasp, Tamada tries to set up a judo-style throw. >The throw doesn't work, Sanchez blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. >Sanchez gets out-wrestled and Tamada takes control of the grapple. >Tamada, controlling the grapple with Sanchez, tries to scoop her up for a slam. >Sanchez defends it well though, and slips away from Tamada. >Sanchez slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Sanchez glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Tamada comes in closer to press the issue. >Tamada shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Sanchez tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Sanchez avoided Tamada. >Tamada looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Sanchez lets Tamada get closer. >Tamada uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Tamada uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Tamada shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Tamada uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Sanchez tries a spinning back kick but Tamada shows good footwork to avoid it. >Sanchez shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >From the pocket, Tamada shoots in for a double leg. >Sanchez stuffs the takedown, so Tamada has to settle for pushing her up against the cage. >Sanchez is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Tamada has over her. This goes on for about a minute. >Yasuko Tamada is breathing very hard. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Tamada attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Sanchez to the ground. >Sanchez stops the attempted throw, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Tamada against the cage. >Sanchez tries some dirty boxing, but Tamada wrestles her way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Sanchez ends up backed against the cage instead. >Alexandra Sanchez doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Tamada counters a left jab with a jab. >Sanchez throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >Tamada tries to hook a guillotine as Sanchez comes in. >The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. >The takedown is successful, Tamada couldn't quite stay on her feet. >Tamada winds up seated, her back to the cage, with Sanchez pressing onto her. >Tamada fights off Sanchez as she tries to smother her against the cage. >Tamada attempts to pull Sanchez into a guillotine choke. >Tamada gets the guillotine but despite her best efforts she cannot force the tap out! >It looks like Sanchez must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. >Tamada eventually lets go, but may have gassed her arms by trying to squeeze out the submission. >From the looks of things, I don't think Yasuko Tamada has much energy left. >Sanchez tries to pass the guard. >Sanchez isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Tamada tries to ensnare Sanchez in a triangle. >Sanchez gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out! >Yasuko Tamada takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Yasuko 'Ikuko' Tamada defeats Alexandra Sanchez (Submission (Triangle) in 3:06 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandraalbuctcsnf21_zps896d5c1f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandraalbuctcsnf21_zps896d5c1f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/colleenschneiderctcsnf21_zps2bd9b08e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/colleenschneiderctcsnf21_zps2bd9b08e.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner will book a place in the finals of tonight's tournament. >There's the opening bell! >Advancing, Schneider counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch. >Albu counters a flurry of punches by hitting a straight left. >Advancing, Albu counters a left jab by using a clean jab. >Schneider tries for a dangerous flying knee but Albu moves out of range. >Moving in closer, Schneider looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Schneider moves into the pocket. >Albu checks a low kick. >There's a double leg attempt from Albu, from the pocket. >A counter left hand catches Albu above the eye. >Albu slips out of the way of a crazy flying knee strike attempt. >Albu catches an attempted body kick and shows her judo background by going straight for a trip, and gets it! Schneider pulls guard. >Albu looks to get past the guard. >She passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Albu tries to ensnare Schneider in an armbar. >A straight armbar is applied, Schneider is in danger of having her arm hyper-extended! >No! She pops her arm free. That was really close. >Schneider tries to move to guard, but Albu doesn't allow it. >Albu starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Schneider. >She shows excellent control to move Schneider over and take her back. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Schneider is in huge trouble now, as Albu successfully gets both hooks in. >Albu, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >Schneider fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Albu, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. >The rear naked choke is fully applied, Albu has Schneider flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Alexandra Albu! Official Result: Alexandra 'Stitch' Albu defeats 'The Beautiful Disaster' Colleen Schneider (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:46 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/kaitlinyoungctcsnf21_zps0ff1a7db.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/kaitlinyoungctcsnf21_zps0ff1a7db.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/linaeklundctcsnf21_zps0ff43403.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/linaeklundctcsnf21_zps0ff43403.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! >Young uses a feint to get Eklund off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark. >Young uses a feint to get Eklund off balance, but the flurry of rights and lefts that follow don't find their mark. >Eklund feints rushing in, but Young doesn't fall for it. >Young is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Eklund now has Young standing in the pocket. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >A left jab misses, giving Young the chance to hit back with a left hook to the body. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Slipping past a left jab, Young hits a great right hand, Eklund took it full in the face and is knocked down! >Young quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Eklund! >Dazed as she is, Eklund still manages to do the smart thing and pull half guard. >Young fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Young throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Young punches down at Eklund, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >In half guard, Young catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Young throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >We move into the second half of this round. >Young fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Young throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. >Looking to catch her breath, Young is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Eklund is trying to push Young so that her back is up against the cage. >Young doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gets out of the grapple. >Moving in closer, Young looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Eklund now has Young standing in the pocket. >Eklund sees a right kick coming and strikes first with a punch. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Eklund avoids a scorching uppercut and come back with a clean left jab. >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. >Eklund is looking to muscle Young back against the cage. >She does so, and now has Young pinned to the cage. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Young takes a knee strike to the inside of her own knee. >Eklund scores with an elbow strike from the clinch that catches Young hard. >Eklund smothers Young up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping her stuck there for the remainder of the round. >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 for the start of the round! >It sounded like her corner told Young to attempt to get Eklund to the floor in this round. >Young avoids a barrage of big right hands. >Eklund shoots in for a takedown. >Young attempts to avoid Eklund as she shoots in. >Eklund doesn't get the takedown, Young avoided it. >Kaitlin Young doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Eklund circles as she plans her next move. >Time slips away as Young doesn't press Eklund, allowing her to circle. >Eklund is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Young. >Young ends up grappling for supremacy with Eklund. >Eklund is trying to muscle Young up against the cage. >She does so, and now has Young pinned to the cage. >With Young stuck against the cage, Eklund tries to complete a takedown. >Young blocks the takedown attempt and turns Eklund around so that she has her back to the cage. >Breathing very hard, Lina Eklund is looking ragged. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Smothered against the cage, Eklund is stuck there, unable to do anything, for roughly sixty seconds. >From the looks of things, I don't think Kaitlin Young has much energy left. >Eklund is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Young looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Eklund fights it every inch of the way. >Young tries to maintain control, but Eklund wrestles her way out of trouble and turns it so that Young ends up backed against the cage. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. >A tired Eklund moves forward, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Young has Eklund at close quarters and wrestles her to the floor, finishing in her half guard. >Kaitlin Young looks exhausted. >Lina Eklund seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Eklund is looking to let her hands go in this round. >Young avoids a barrage of punches and hits a left jab to the cheek. >A right kick to the legs misses and Eklund fires back with a barrage of hard punches! >Eklund throws a barrage of big punches but Young covers up and is no danger. >Lina Eklund looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. >Eklund circles away, creating some distance between them. >Eklund throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Young doesn't press the issue, allowing Eklund to circle. >Young steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Eklund quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Young avoids several big right hands and counters with a nice left hand. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Backing out of range, Eklund circles tentatively. >Young seems to be waiting for Eklund to make a move. >Although visibly tired, Eklund looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Eklund cannot get close enough to the elusive Young. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Although visibly tired, Eklund looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Young keeps herself moving out of range. >Although visibly tired, Eklund looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >She gets into range. >Eklund, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Young covers up and absorbs it. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The judges' decisions are now being announced. >Judge #1: Young. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Eklund. >Judge #3 has given Young the win. >Kaitlin Young wins by split decision! Official Result: Kaitlin Young defeats Lina 'Lynx' Eklund (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/nikohljohnsonctcsnf21_zps5b44b6c1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/nikohljohnsonctcsnf21_zps5b44b6c1.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/larissapachecoctcsnf21_zpsa2b3f2b3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/larissapachecoctcsnf21_zpsa2b3f2b3.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner moves on to the finals of tonight's tournament. >The fight begins! >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Pacheco feints rushing in, but Johnson doesn't fall for it. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Johnson drops her shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Pacheco is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Johnson. >Johnson finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Pacheco hits Johnson with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. >Pacheco uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Johnson as they grapple. >Johnson gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Pacheco uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Pacheco uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Johnson as they grapple. >Johnson tries to wriggle free, but Pacheco controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >Pacheco uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Johnson. >Johnson tries to wriggle free, but Pacheco controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. >With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. >Pacheco is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Johnson now has Pacheco standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses, giving Pacheco the chance to hit back with a left hook to the body. >A left jab misses, Pacheco counters with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Pacheco dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid left jab. >We move into the second half of this round. >Johnson slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a nice jab. >A left jab misses, giving Pacheco the chance to hit back with a series of quick punches. >Johnson dodges a kick to the body and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >Johnson lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a solid punch. >Slipping past a left jab, Pacheco hits a solid left jab. >Pacheco dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Johnson leans in and strikes with a nice left. >Johnson lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a crisp left. >A left jab misses, giving Johnson the chance to hit back with a nice left. >A left jab misses, Pacheco counters with a right hook to the body. >Johnson uses a nice left jab from the pocket. >Johnson dodges a jab, and fires back with a jab. >Johnson slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a clean punch. >Johnson slips past a tidy combination of punches and then hits a solid punch. >We're into the final minute of the round. >From the pocket, Johnson hits a stiff jab. >Johnson lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a crisp left. >A left jab misses, giving Johnson the chance to hit back with a nice left. >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! >Pacheco avoids a jab and scores with a huge right head kick that sends Johnson into the world of unconsciousness! >The winner, by Knock Out, is Larissa Pacheco! Official Result: Larissa Pacheco defeats Nikohl Johnson (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:31 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Lightweight Bout: Samuel Guillet Retiring</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/johnalessioctcsnf21_zps4d66a57c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/johnalessioctcsnf21_zps4d66a57c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/samuelguilletctcsnf21_zpse0058adc.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/samuelguilletctcsnf21_zpse0058adc.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! >Guillet throws a feint. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Alessio throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Guillet attempts to avoid Alessio as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Guillet avoided Alessio. >Alessio comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Guillet backs away. >Guillet glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Not letting up, Alessio steps in closer to pressure Guillet into action. >Alessio is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Guillet uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Alessio. >Moving in closer, Guillet looks like he may want to wrestle Alessio. >Alessio is pulled into a grapple. >The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. >Alessio comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Guillet stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Alessio into a clinch. >Guillet and Alessio break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >Guillet is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Alessio. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Guillet tries to wrestle Alessio backward and up against the cage. >Guillet achieves it, pinning Alessio to the cage. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Guillet looks for an elbow strike, but Alessio out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >Showing his ability to control opponents, Alessio smothers Guillet against the cage while nailing him with short strikes to the body for about thirty seconds. >Alessio tries to take Guillet down. >The takedown doesn't work, Guillet blocked it and then turns it so that Alessio is the one against the cage. >Alessio gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. >Guillet tries to hit Alessio with a knee strike, but Alessio takes the opportunity to switch it around so that he is in control and Guillet is the one backed against the cage. >Alessio pins Guillet up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. >Alessio catches Guillet with a hard right hand to the ribs. >Guillet takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >With Guillet stuck against the cage, Alessio tries to complete a takedown. >Guillet digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >Guillet uses a whizzer to half turn Alessio, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center. >There's under a minute left in this round. >A straight left by Guillet keeps Alessio from advancing. >Alessio comes in closer to press the issue. >There's a takedown attempt from Alessio. >Alessio doesn't get the takedown, Guillet saw it coming and was equal to it. >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! >Between rounds, his corner told Guillet to be ready to sprawl if Alessio shoots in. >Alessio counters a wayward left jab with a series of quick lefts. >Alessio throws a left jab but Guillet avoids it. >Guillet comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Alessio. >Alessio moves in too, and they start to grapple. >John Alessio is breathing very hard. >Guillet is trying to push Alessio so that his back is up against the cage. >Alessio ends up backed against the cage. >Guillet tries to maintain control, but Alessio wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Guillet ends up backed against the cage. >Samuel Guillet is looking really tired. >Alessio uses a hard foot stomp. >With Guillet stuck against the cage, Alessio tries to complete a takedown. >Alessio tries hard but cannot get Guillet off of his feet. >Guillet creates a little bit of space, and that's enough for him to circle away out of the grapple and back to the center. >From the looks of things, I don't think John Alessio has much energy left. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Alessio slips past a left jab and counters with a hard right kick to the legs. >Guillet tries for a left jab but Alessio moves out of range. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Alessio chooses to move forward and try to take Guillet down. >Guillet sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Guillet saw it coming and got out of range. >Looking tired, Alessio comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Guillet. >Guillet finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Alessio throws a left jab but Guillet avoids it. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Guillet counters a right kick to the legs with a left. >A tired-looking Guillet approaches, looking for a takedown. >The takedown is stuffed, so Guillet has to go to settle for pushing Alessio up against the cage. >The gas tank looks empty on John Alessio. >From the looks of things, I don't think Samuel Guillet has much energy left. >With Alessio stuck against the cage, Guillet gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >Alessio cannot stop himself being lifted up and dropped with a Greco-Roman slam. >Guillet ends up holding a seated Alessio around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. >Guillet starts trying to get Alessio on his back so that he can gain a better position. >Guillet shifts his position to gain side control. >Samuel Guillet looks like he is completely out of gas. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Guillet begins trying to get himself into a mount. >Alessio keeps Guillet from mounting him. >Guillet blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Guillet attempts to americana Alessio from side control. >Alessio doesn't allow the americana to be applied. >Alessio tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of side control. >Guillet blocks it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Alessio squirms around, preventing Guillet from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt. >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have given the victory to Guillet. >Samuel Guillet wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Samuel Guillet defeats John 'The Natural' Alessio (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Middleweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/larissapachecoctcsnf21_zpsa2b3f2b3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/larissapachecoctcsnf21_zpsa2b3f2b3.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandraalbuctcsnf21_zps896d5c1f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/alexandraalbuctcsnf21_zps896d5c1f.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 exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Albu the opportunity to counter with a solid left jab. >Pacheco hits Albu with a nice left jab. >Albu circles, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Pacheco quickly steps in closer to attack Albu. >Pacheco throws a left jab but Albu avoids it. >Pacheco misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >The fight slows as Albu sits back and allows Pacheco to circle. >Albu misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Not letting Albu settle at all, Pacheco comes in closer. >Moving in closer, Pacheco looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Pacheco and Albu get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Albu tries to wrestle Pacheco backward and up against the cage. >Albu manages it, and controls Pacheco up against the cage. >Albu smothers Pacheco against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. >Albu pins Pacheco up against the cage and works her over with small punches to the body for well over sixty seconds. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Albu launches a knee strike but Pacheco is ready, catches the leg, and uses some wrestling to turn it around so that Albu is the one against the cage. >Pacheco tries to throw an elbow, but Albu takes the opportunity to turn her opponent around so that Pacheco ends up backed against the cage instead. >With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. >Pacheco avoids a jab and scores with a nice combination. >Pacheco is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Pacheco and Albu get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >Albu eats a pair of nice shots to the body. >Pacheco catches Albu with a crisp jab from the pocket. >Albu, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for a judo-style trip, and gets it, Albu is in half guard. >Albu fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Albu begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. >She can't find a way past half guard. >Pacheco tries to ensnare an arm. >Albu doesn't let her arm get taken. >Albu stands and gets out of half guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Albu looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Pacheco. >Albu walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. >Pacheco doesn't get the takedown, Albu was equal to it and pulls them into a clinch. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.</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 Pacheco to stand and trade with Albu in this round. >Albu gets suckered in to stepping forward, and has to step back sharply to avoid an enormous knock out right. >A wayward low right kick allows Albu to hit a jab. >Albu comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Pacheco. >Pacheco uses her strikes to stop Albu from getting close enough to grapple. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Pacheco. >Pacheco finds her takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Albu promptly wrestles her to the ground, ending up on top, in side control. >Albu gets up, releasing side control, and backs off, allowing Pacheco time to stand too. >Moving forward, Pacheco counters a left jab with a kick to the body. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Moving forward, Pacheco counters a left jab with a clean left. >A body kick misses, giving Albu an opening to score with a straight left. >Pacheco looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Standing her ground, Albu looks happy to engage Pacheco in the pocket. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Albu is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pacheco. >Pacheco ends up grappling for supremacy with Albu. >Using her wrestling skills, Albu is trying to push Pacheco up against the cage. >Albu achieves it, pinning Pacheco to the cage. >Albu attempts to use some knee strikes but Pacheco pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them. >Pacheco is trapped against the cage and Albu hits her with a short left uppercut. >Round two ends as time expires. >That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this.</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! >Albu steps back to avoid a head kick. >A feint tricks Albu into dropping her hands lower, and she is almost caught out by a quick head kick. >Albu slips past a barrage of big punches and fires back with a jab. >Larissa Pacheco doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Pacheco throws a feint. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Pacheco still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Pacheco moves into the pocket. >Albu, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body. >In the pocket, Pacheco tries to get a knock out with a scorching right cross but Albu covers up. >Pacheco backs away from Albu, creating some space between them. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Albu circles, looking for an opening. >Pacheco quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Alexandra Albu looks very tired out there. >Pacheco avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches. >Pacheco circles around Albu. >Albu doesn't press the issue, allowing Pacheco to circle. >There's under a minute left in this round. >After a flurry of punches miss, Albu is able to strike back with a solid left. >A visibly tired Albu is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pacheco. >Pacheco uses her strikes to stop Albu from getting close enough to grapple. >Larissa Pacheco looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >The time is up, and that's the end of round three.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round four begins! >A jab misses, allowing Pacheco to counter-strike with a left. >Pacheco feints stepping in. >A drained-looking Albu tries to close the distance between them. >Albu grabs Pacheco and pulls her into a grapple. >Albu is trying to muscle Pacheco up against the cage. >Albu manages it, and controls Pacheco up against the cage. >Pacheco takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >Albu smothers Pacheco against the cage and stomps down on her foot. >Pacheco is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Albu has over her. This goes on for about a minute. >Alexandra Albu looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Pacheco is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. >Albu pins Pacheco up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. >The gas tank looks empty on Larissa Pacheco. >The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. >A visibly tired Albu is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pacheco. >Pacheco uses her strikes to stop Albu from getting close enough to grapple. >Pacheco tries for a leg kick but Albu moves out of range. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Looking tired, Albu comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Pacheco. >Pacheco ends up grappling for supremacy with Albu. >Using her wrestling skills, Albu is trying to push Pacheco up against the cage. >Albu does it, Pacheco is stuck with her back to the cage. >Alexandra Albu looks totally gassed. >Albu tries to use some dirty boxing, but Pacheco uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. >Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 5</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Albu slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Albu, who is visibly tired, looks like she might want to get in close and wrestle with Pacheco. >Albu can't get close enough to grapple, Pacheco makes sure to keep out of range. >Looking tired, Albu comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Pacheco. >Not keen on wrestling Albu, Pacheco uses movement to keep out of reach. >Pacheco comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Albu now has Pacheco standing in the pocket. >Standing in the pocket, Pacheco throws an inside leg kick but Albu shows good footwork to avoid it. >A visibly tired Albu is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Pacheco. >Pacheco finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >We move into the second half of this round. >Albu is trying to push Pacheco so that her back is up against the cage. >Albu manages it, and controls Pacheco up against the cage. >Unable to get free, Pacheco is smothered up against the cage for about sixty seconds. >Albu smothers Pacheco against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. >Albu pins Pacheco up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Albu shows her grappling ability by pinning Pacheco up against the cage and keeps her there for about sixty seconds. >The time is up, and that's the end of round five. >That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 6</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round six! >Pacheco counters a superman punch with a series of quick jabs. >An attempted big head kick misses badly, setting Albu up perfectly to counter with a clean left. >Albu avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a stinging left jab. >Pacheco counters a wayward left jab with a series of lefts. >Pacheco slams a crisp right into the gloves of Albu, but can't follow up. >Albu steps in to put some pressure on. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Albu wants to wrestle Pacheco. >Pacheco throws a vicious right uppercut first, but it just misses. >We move into the second half of this round. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Pacheco still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Looking tired, Albu comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Pacheco. >Pacheco ends up grappling for supremacy with Albu. >Albu is trying to muscle Pacheco up against the cage. >Pacheco ends up backed against the cage. >Pacheco is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. >Blood is visible on Pacheco, that strike looks to have opened up a cut under her eye. >Pacheco uses her wrestling skills to prevent Albu from attacking with dirty boxing. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Albu tries to use some dirty boxing, but Pacheco uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. >The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Pacheco. >The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. >The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Albu wants to wrestle Pacheco. >Albu is surprised by a vicious countering right uppercut, but she avoids it at the last second. >A drained-looking Albu tries to close the distance between them. >Pacheco uses her strikes to stop Albu from getting close enough to grapple. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges give the result in favour of Albu. >Alexandra 'Stitch' Albu wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Alexandra 'Stitch' Albu defeats Larissa Pacheco (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 6). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Alexandra Albu Wins A Berth In The Season 5 Womens Middleweight Tournament!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</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%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/hollyholmctcsnf21_zpsbb679e11.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/hollyholmctcsnf21_zpsbb679e11.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/ashleighcurryctcsnf21_zps210a351b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/ashleighcurryctcsnf21_zps210a351b.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! >An errant jab sets Holm up to counter-strike with a right. >Holm dodges a crazy spinning back fist and counter-strikes with a right jab to the cheek. >Curry avoids a low kick. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Holm avoids a jab and scores with a clean right. >Holm keeps her cool as Curry throws a feint to the left. >Curry bobs and weaves, trying to get Holm to commit. >Holm counters a wayward left jab with a couple of nice shots. >Curry avoids a tight combination. >Curry slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Holm moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a crisp right hand punch. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Curry sneaks a glance at her corner. >Holm quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Using her wrestling skills, Holm is trying to push Curry up against the cage. >Holm manages it, and controls Curry up against the cage. >Holm breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Curry. >A left jab misses, Holm counters with a left hook to the body. >Holm throws a flurry of punches but Curry covers up well. >Curry shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Curry sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a stinging jab. >Using head movement, Curry slips past a right jab and counters with a solid punch. >Curry lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice jab. >A right jab misses, giving Curry the chance to hit back with a jab. >Curry tries for a right jab but Holm uses head movement to avoid it. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Curry backs away to create some more space. >Curry looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Holm. >Curry is now standing in the pocket. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Curry tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Holm. >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! >From what we could hear of her corner, it sounds like Holm has been instructed to vary her angles of approach a bit more. >Holm doesn't get drawn in as Curry feints a kick. >Curry slips out of the way of a body kick. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >A straight left by Curry keeps Holm from advancing. >Holm quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Holm darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Curry comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Curry can't get near enough to engage, Holm uses strikes to keep her out of range. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Curry comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Holm uses her strikes to stop Curry from getting too close. >Curry looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Holm. >Curry is in the pocket, ready to attack Holm. >Holm uses head movement to cause a right jab to sail harmlessly by. >Curry backs away from Holm, creating some space between them. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Curry moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Curry looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Curry is now standing in the pocket. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. >Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull.</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 her corner, it sounds like Curry has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Holm in this round. >Curry feints rushing in, but Holm doesn't fall for it. >A tight combination narrowly misses Curry and allow her to counter-strike with a straight left. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Curry slips past an attempted big left hand and counters with a solid left. >Holm avoids a jab and scores with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Curry covers up to absorb a tidy combination of punches and then hits a left jab to the cheek. >Holm avoids a jab and scores with a tasty jab - left cross combination. >We move into the second half of this round. >An errant jab sets Holm up to counter-strike with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching left hook to the body. >Moving in closer, Curry looks like she wants to strike from the pocket. >Strikes from Holm keep Curry from stepping in too close. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Holm uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Curry. >Holly Holm is breathing very hard. >Holm uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Curry. >Curry tries to wrestle Holm backward and up against the cage. >Curry does it, Holm is stuck with her back to the cage. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The official decisions are being reported now. >Judge #1 has called it a victory for Holm. >Judge #2 has called it a victory for Curry. >Judge #3 has given Holm the win. >Holm wins by split decision! Official Result: Holly 'Hottie' Holm defeats Ashleigh Curry (Split 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">Womens Middleweight Bout: Marloes Coenen Retirement</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/marloescoenenctcsnf21_zpsce79af2d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/marloescoenenctcsnf21_zpsce79af2d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/sarahkaufmanctcsnf21_zpsf571646c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/sarahkaufmanctcsnf21_zpsf571646c.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A jab misses and Kaufman counters with a barrage of huge rights, knocking Coenen down! >Coenen recovers her wits quickly, and waits for Kaufman to make a move. >Kaufman kicks Coenen to the thigh. >Kaufman tries to come in and secure a ground position. >Coenen scoots backward as soon as Kaufman comes in, initiating a scramble for position. >The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. >Coenen comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Kaufman tries to avoid Coenen. >Kaufman avoids the takedown attempt. >Coenen throws a looping punch, but Kaufman avoids it. >Kaufman presses in closer to attack. >Coenen avoids a body kick. >Kaufman fakes shooting in, but Coenen doesn't fall for it. >A jab misses and Kaufman counters with a stinging left jab. >Coenen narrowly misses Kaufman with a right uppercut. >Kaufman presses in closer to attack. >Kaufman looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Coenen. >The two fighters move closer, ready to strike. >Coenen comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Coenen is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Kaufman unloads with big punches, Coenen is struggling to cope! >Kaufman hits a ferocious kick to the body! >Coenen quickly scrambles to her feet before any other kicks happen. >Kaufman looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Coenen. >Coenen tries to counter with a takedown, but Kaufman defended it well. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Kaufman counters a left jab with a kick to the side of the ribs. >Coenen is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kaufman. >Kaufman finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Coenen tries to take Kaufman down. >Coenen can't get the takedown, Kaufman defended it well. >Kaufman pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple. >Kaufman counters a wayward left jab with a quick series of shots to the body, showing great hand speed. >Coenen throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Kaufman. >Kaufman strikes first and manages to rock Coenen with a solid right hand, sending her down to the ground, stunned! >Coenen shakes off the cobwebs quickly though, and is alert. >Kaufman tries to secure a ground position. >Kaufman can't hold Coenen down and a scramble starts. >Kaufman ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. >Breathing very hard, Sarah Kaufman is looking ragged. >Coenen starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >She can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Using an underhook to set it up, Kaufman looks to scramble for position. >She isn't fast enough, and has to turtle up with Coenen on top of her. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Coenen does a nice job of floating over and taking her back. >Coenen unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Kaufman. >Coenen unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Kaufman. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Coenen counters an attempted body kick by scoring with a crisp left hand punch. >Kaufman keeps her cool as Coenen throws a feint to the left. >Coenen chooses to shoot in on Kaufman. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Coenen. >The takedown is completed, Coenen came in hard and fast and was too much for Kaufman. >The takedown leaves Kaufman seated with her back pressed against the cage. >Marloes Coenen looks very tired out there. >Kaufman fights off Coenen as she tries to smother her against the cage. >Kaufman stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Coenen who remains in control. >Kaufman uses her wrestling skills to prevent Coenen from attacking with dirty boxing. >We move into the second half of this round. >Coenen looks for a trip takedown. >Kaufman will not go down, she blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Coenen. >Sarah Kaufman seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Kaufman tries to get clear of the grapple, but Coenen holds her in place. >With the cage trapping Kaufman, Coenen looks to try and take her down. >Kaufman keeps her composure, and Coenen cannot get past her takedown defence. >Kaufman tries to get clear of the grapple, but Coenen holds her in place. >Marloes Coenen looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >With Kaufman stuck against the cage, Coenen tries to complete a takedown. >Coenen tries hard but cannot get Kaufman off of her feet. >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! >Kaufman slips past a left jab and fires back with a clean jab. >Kaufman counters a left jab with a crisp left hand punch. >Kaufman counters a left jab by using a nice left hand. >A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Coenen. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Coenen is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Kaufman fires away with punches, and Coenen takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! >Sarah Kaufman looks like she is completely out of gas. >Kaufman pounds away on the body and side of the head, Coenen struggles to deal with them. >Coenen prevents herself from being rolled out of turtle position. >Kaufman is too slow to stop Coenen getting back up. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Kaufman throws a left jab but Coenen avoids it. >Kaufman narrowly misses Coenen with a right uppercut. >Coenen presses in closer to attack. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >A tired-looking Coenen approaches, looking for a takedown. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Coenen. >Coenen drives forward and gets the takedown! Kaufman couldn't quite stop it. >Kaufman is left seated, with her back to the cage, with Coenen holding her down. >Coenen pushes forward against Kaufman, basically smothering her against the cage wall. >Marloes Coenen looks totally gassed. >The clock runs down as Kaufman is being smothered against the cage wall by Coenen. >Time expires and we come to the end of round three.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Kaufman counters a left jab with a solid left. >There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Coenen. >Kaufman tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >Coenen gets a single leg takedown! Kaufman pulls guard off it. >In guard, Coenen begins working to pass to side control. >Coenen isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Kaufman secures an arm and tries to ensnare Coenen in a triangle. >Coenen pulls her arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >Coenen fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Coenen pounds away from the guard, but Kaufman isn't troubled by the strikes. >Using her leg strength to push Coenen back a bit, Kaufman looks to scramble for position. >Coenen is too quick though, and grabs side control before Kaufman can get up. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Coenen tries to put Kaufman into an americana. >The americana is locked in, deep enough that Kaufman has to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is 'Rumina' Marloes Coenen! Official Result: 'Rumina' Marloes Coenen defeats Sarah Kaufman (Submission (Americana) in 3:31 of round 4). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/resultsctcsnf211_zps1f2efb63.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/resultsctcsnf211_zps1f2efb63.png</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/resultsctcsnf212_zps0d1b6976.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2021%20Coenen%20vs%20Kaufman/resultsctcsnf212_zps0d1b6976.png</a> Attendance: 14,075 Ticket Sales: $2,111,250 PPV Buys: 1,462,768 PPV Revenue: $8,776,608 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Very Poor Fight of the Night: Larissa Pacheco vs. Nikohl Johnson KO of the Night: Suzie Montero Submission of the Night: Marloes Coenen Fallout - CTC President Mauro Ranallo is on hand to announce the signing of UFC Heavyweight Champion Cain Velasquez! It is rumored that Velasquez chose to leave the UFC because of a feud with management, who have not offered him a fight to defend his belt since December of 2013! It is announced that Velasquez will make his CTC debut on the first episode of Season 5, where he will compete in the Season 5 Heavyweight Tournament! - Following her fight Marloes Coenen confirms her retirement from professional mixed martial arts! She retires with a professional record 25-7, with a record of 4-2 in the CTC, including a first round submission victory over Shayna Baszler in the Quarter-Finals of the Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament at CTC 5, a second round submission victory over Vanessa Porto at Sunday Night Fights 10, a Unanimous Decision loss to Holly Holm in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament at CTC 42, a first round TKO victory over Roxanne Modafferi in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Winter Series Womens Middleweight Tournament at CTC 51, a first round knock out loss to Sarah Kaufman in the Finals at CTC 55, and a fourth round submission victory over Sarah Kaufman at Sunday Night Fights 21! - Following her fight Tandi Schaeffer confirms her retirement from professional mixed martial arts! She retires with a professional record 5-3, with a 4-3 record in the CTC that included a Unanimous Decision victory over Hitomi Akano in the Quarter-Finals of the Womens Middleweight Championship Tournament at CTC 5, a Split Decision victory over Roxanne Modafferi in the Semi-Finals at CTC 11, a first round submission loss to Sy Jewett in the Finals at CTC 15, a first round submission loss to Sy Jewett at Sunday Night Fights 10, a third round submission loss to Taylor Stratford at CTC 41, a second round knock out victory over Colleen Schneider at CTC 44, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Emi Fujino in her retirement fight at Sunday Night Fights 21! - Following his fight Samuel Guillet confirms his retirement from professional mixed martial arts! He retires with a professional record 14-8, with a 5-2 record in the CTC, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Rory McDonnel at Sunday Night Fights 5, a first round TKO victory over Jesse Ronson in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 2 Lightweight Tournament at CTC 21, a first round TKO victory over Mark Holst in the Semi-Finals at CTC 27, and a first round TKO loss to Efrain Escudero in the Final at CTC 31, a first round knock out loss to Alex Ricci at CTC 40, a Unanimous Decision victory over Joao Schembri at CTC 48, and a Unanimous Decision victory over John Alessio at Sunday Night Fights 21! - Following her fight Emi Fujino confirms her retirement from professional mixed martial arts! She retires with a professional record 11-10, with a record of 0-3 in the CTC, including a first round submission loss to Julia Berezikova at Sunday Night Fights 10, a Unanimous Decision loss to Laura Howarth at Sunday Night Fights 16, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Tandi Schaeffer at Sunday Night Fights 21! - Leslie Smith has been released by the CTC following three straight losses in the CTC cage! Smith leaves the CTC with a promotional record 1-3, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Michelle Ould at CTC 9, a first round submission loss to Sarah D'Alelio in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament at CTC 34, a first round knock out loss to Ashleigh Curry in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament at CTC 42, and a Split Decision loss to Megumi Yabushita at Sunday Night Fights 21! - Naoko Omuro has been released by the CTC following three straight losses in the CTC cage! Omuro leaves the CTC with a promotional record 3-3, including a Split Decision victory over Romy Ruyssen at CTC 15, a Unanimous Decision victory over Marissa Caldwell in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 10 Womens Middleweight Tournament, a first round submission victory over Raquel Pa'aluhi in the Semi-Finals, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Ashleigh Curry in the Finals, a first round knock out loss to Sarah Kaufman in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament at CTC 51, and a second round submission loss to Adrienna Jenkins at Sunday Night Fights 21! - Sheila Gaff has been released by the CTC after failing to pick up a victory in three CTC fights! Gaff leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a first round submission loss to Lina Eklund in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Womens Middleweight Tournament at CTC 42, a first round submission loss to Roxanne Modafferi at CTC 56, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Alexandra Albu in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 21 Womens Middleweight Tournament! - Kelly Kobold has been released by the CTC after losing in three straight CTC fights! Kobold leaves the CTC with a promotional record 1-5, including a first round TKO loss to Holly Holm at CTC 5, a third round TKO loss to Hiroko Yamanaka at CTC 14, a first round TKO victory over Michelle Ould at CTC 22, a Unanimous Decision loss to Elisha Helsper at Sunday Night Fights 10, a first round submission loss to Vanessa Porto at CTC 48, and a first round knock out loss to Sy Jewett at Sunday Night Fights 21! - Barb Honchak was on hand to announce that she will retire following her next fight! - Chris Clements was on hand to announce that he will retire following his next fight! - Sarah Kaufman suffered a leg injury in her loss to Marloes Coenen, and will miss a month or two! Predictions None Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36)) mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 23, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 70

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

MAIN EVENT

Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final: Efrain Escudero (24-6, 6-1 CTC) vs. Shinya Aoki (33-6, 1 NC, CTC Debut)

Efrain Escudero is a former CTC Lightweight Champion, winning the Season 2 Lightweight Tournament with victories over Josephy Duffy, Christian Uflacker, and Samuel Guillet, then won the Title by Unanimous Decision over Curt Warburton, successfully defended the belt with a first round knock out victory over Gesias Cavalcante, before losing the belt by fourth round submission to Paul Sass in his last fight! Shinya Aoki is a master of judo, and jiu jitsu, he has good technical striking to go along with his strong takedowns, and overpowering ground game! Since his loss to Eddie Alvarez at Bellator 66, Aoki is on a three fight winning streak, including victories over Arnaud Lepont, and Antonio McKee, however he has not fought since defeating Kotetsu Boku by second round submission in One FC in April of 2013!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Hannette Staack (3-1, 3-1 CTC) vs. Ediene Gomes (13-4, 3-2 CTC)

Hannette Staack opened her CTC career with a first round TKO victory over Maria Hougaard Nielsen, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, losing by first round knock out to Rin Nakai in the Semi-Finals, she is now on a two fight winning streak, with victories by first round submission over Ediene Gomes, and Randi Miller! Ediene Gomes opened her CTC career with a first round TKO victory over Yana Kunitskaya, before entering the Womens Heavyweight Championship Tournament, winning by first round submission over Rin Nakai in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by second round knock out to Cris Cyborg in the Semi-Finals, she lost by first round submission to Hanette Staack, but bounced back in her last fight, earning a first round submission over Yana Kunitskaya!

UNDERCARD

Cruiserweight Feature Fight: Daniel Puder (14-1, 6-1 CTC) vs. Pedro Rizzo (20-12, 1-2 CTC)

As he comes to the close of his storied MMA career, Pedro Rizzo asked the CTC for one last chance to prove himself against one of the best in his weight class and he got it, as he will face former CTC Cruiserweight champion Daniel Puder in his retirement fight! Daniel Puder won the Season 2 Cruiserweight Tournament with victories over Dawid Baziak, Guram Gugenishvili, and Magomed Malikov, then scored a second round knock out over Karol Bedorf to win the Title, had a successful defense by first round knock out over Satoshi Ishii, before losing the belt to Fedor Emelianenko by first round TKO in his last fight! Pedro Rizzo opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Jeff Monson, bounced back with a second round submission victory over Justin McCully, but lost a Split Decision to Cheick Kongo in his last fight!

Welterweight Tournament Semi-Final: John Howard (20-9, 4-2 CTC) vs. Eugene Fadiora (15-2, 1-0 CTC)

John Howard opened his CTC career with a second round TKO loss to Rich Attonito, but bounced back with a first round TKO victory over Jorge Santiago, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Welterweight Tournament, winning the tournament with a second round knock out victory over Sean Pierson in the Semi-Final, and a fifth round submission victory over Matt Riddle in the Final, he won the Welterweight Title off Josh Neer by first round knock out, but lost the belt on his first defense, losing to Dhiego Lima by first round knock out in his last fight! Eugene Fadiora made his CTC debut last December, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Che Mills!

Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final: Shane Roller (12-7, 1-0 CTC) vs. Vuyisile Colossa (9-1, 2-0 CTC)

Shane Roller made his CTC debut last December, winning by third round TKO over Carlo Prater! Vuyisile Colossa opened his CTC career with a first round knock out victory over Zorobabel Moreira, and won by first round knock out over Joao Schembri in his last fight!

Welterweight Tournament Semi-Final: Duane Ludwig (23-14, CTC Debut) vs. Nah-Shon Burrell (10-3, CTC Debut)

Duane Ludwig is a world class Mauy Thai Striker, who is an excellent technical striker with devastating work from the Thai clinch, he has decent takedown, and submission defense! Ludwig is coming off a run in the CFC in which he won both his fights, by first round knock out over Tony Rossini, and by Unanimous Decision over Rodney MacSwain! Nah-Shon Burrell is a devastating striker, with both power, and technical precision in his striking, he offers no threat on the ground, but can defend himself! Burrell is coming off a two fight run in the Score Fighting Series, where he lost by fifth round submission to Rich Clementi, and defeated Tim Ruberg by third round TKO!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Womens Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final: Julia Budd (8-4, 4-2 CTC) vs. Milana Dudieva (8-3, 1-2 CTC)

Julia Budd opened her CTC career with a second round TKO victory over Shana Olsen, before entering the Womens Heavyweight Championship Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Randi Miller in the Quarter-Finals, defeating Gina Carano by first round knock out in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round knock out to Cris Cyborg in the Final, she lost by second round submission to Amanda Lucas, but bounced back with a Unanimous Decision victory over Danielle West in her last fight! Milana Dudieva opened her CTC career with a first round submission loss to Cindy Dandois, before entering the 2014 Winter Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Cindy Dandois in the Semi-Finals, but she turned it around in her last fight, earning a second round TKO victory over Katherine Appleseed!

Heavyweight: Levan Razmadze (8-3, 3-3 CTC) vs. Tim Hague (14-8, 2-3 CTC)

Levan Razmadze opened his CTC career in the Heavyweight Championship Tournament, earning a second round TKO victory over Aleksander Emelianenko in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Cole Konrad in the Semi-Finals, he lost by first round TKO to Chris Birchler, then bounced back, earning a first round submission victory over James Thompson, and a third round submission victory over Tyler East, before losing by third round TKO to Smealinho Rama in his last fight! Tim Hague opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Philip De Fries, then ran off back to back victories by third round submission over Carter Williams, and by Unanimous Decision over Smealinho Rama, however he is now on a two fight losing streak, losing by Unanimous Decision to Cole Konrad in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, and losing by third round TKO to Chris Birchler in his last fight!

Heavyweight: Hong Man Choi (5-5, 3-2 CTC) vs. Bobby Lashley (9-7, 2-5 CTC)

Hong Man Choi opened his CTC career with a first round TKO victory over Mark Ellis, then lost by first round submission to Sean McCorkle, bounced back with a first round knock out victory over Lonnie Race, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Jared Rosholt, but picked up a Split Decision victory over Chris Birchler in his last fight! Bobby Lashley opened his CTC career with back to back losses to Andrei Arlovski, and Jared Rosholt, then won by first round TKO over Tim Sylvia, lost by second round submission to Mark Ellis, defeated Lavar Johnson by first round TKO, but is now on a two fight losing streak, losing by Unanimous Decision to Heath Herring in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament, then lost by first round TKO to Mark Hunt in his last fight!

Featherweight: Doo Ho Choi (11-5, 3-4 CTC) vs. Rejean Groulx (6-4, 1-3 CTC)

Doo Ho Choi opened his CTC career in the Featherweight Championship Tournament, losing by third round knock out to Antonio Carvalho in the Quarter-Finals, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 8 Featherweight Tournament, winning decisions over Mark Striegl, and Jim Alers before losing to Brandon Bender in the Final, he lost by second round submission to Masanori Kanehara, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 19 Featherweight Tournament, winning a Unanimous Decision over Mike Corey in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by Unanimous Decision to James Jenkins in the Semi-Finals! Rejean Groulx opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Lyndon Whitlock, then bounced back with a third round TKO victory over Shane Rice, but he is now on a two fight losing streak, losing by first round TKO to Bubba Jenkins, and by first round submission to James Jenkins in the Sunday Night Fights 19 Featherweight Tournament Quarter-Finals!

Welterweight: Matt MacGrath (11-8, 1-1 CTC) vs. Nathan Gunn (9-5, 0-2 CTC)

Matt MacGrath opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Magomed Shikshabekov, but bounced back in his last fight earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Keto Allen! Nathan Gunn opened his CTC career with a first round TKO loss to Michael Hill, and lost a Unanimous Decision to Sergio Junior in his last fight!

Womens Heavyweight: Mollie Estes (2-2, 1-0 CTC) vs. Gina Combs (MMA Debut)

Mollie Estes made her CTC debut last November, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Ana Maria! Gina Combs was a decent competitor on the regional Muay Thai circuit, she has decent striking, and has strong cardio, and an iron chin, but she has no idea once she's brought down to the ground!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Efrain Escudero (155) vs. Shinya Aoki (155)

Hannette Staack (145) vs. Ediene Gomes (144)

Daniel Puder (235) vs. Pedro Rizzo (235)

John Howard (170) vs. Eugene Fadiora (170)

Shane Roller (155) vs. Vuyisile Colossa (155)

Duane Ludwig (170) vs. Nah-Shon Burrell (170)

Julie Budd (145) vs. Milana Dudieva (140)

Levan Razmadze (265) vs. Tim Hague (260)

Hong Man Choi (320) vs. Bobby Lashley (265)

Doo Ho Choi (145) vs. Rejean Groulx (145)

Matt MacGrath (170) vs. Nathan Gunn (170)

Mollie Estes (145) vs. Gina Combs (150)

CTC 70 Full Fight Card

Main Card

LW SF: Efrain Escudero vs. Shinya Aoki

WHW SF: Hannette Staack vs. Ediene Gomes

CW: Daniel Puder vs. Pedro Rizzo

WW SF: John Howard vs. Eugene Fadiora

LW SF: Shane Roller vs. Vuyisile Colossa

WW SF: Duane Ludwig vs. Nah-Shon Burrell

Preliminary Card

WHW SF: Julia Budd vs. Milana Dudieva

HW: Levan Razmadze vs. Tim Hague

HW: Hong Man Choi vs. Bobby Lashley

FW: Doo Ho Choi vs. Rejean Groulx

WW: Matt MacGrath vs. Nathan Gunn

WHW: Mollie Estes vs. Gina Combs

CageRage · May 25, 2014

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Friday, Week 2, May 2015

Live From Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

PRELIMINARY CARD

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

Womens Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Advancing, Estes counters a left jab by using a left jab to the cheek.
>A jab misses and Estes counters with a solid left jab.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Estes counters an errant left jab with a quick series of punches.
>They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage.
>Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant.
>There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage.
>Advancing, Estes counters a left jab by using a flurry of quick punches.
>Backing out of range, Combs circles tentatively.
>Estes comes in closer to press the issue.
>Estes drops her shoulder and feints to step in, but Combs isn't buying it.
>Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Combs hits a crisp left.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Estes dodges a jab, and fires back with a left jab to the cheek.
>Estes lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a solid punch.
>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.
>Estes hits Combs with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Estes tries to wrestle Combs backward and up against the cage.
>Estes achieves it, pinning Combs to the cage.
>Estes steps back to achieve some separation from Combs and gets ready to strike.
>Using head movement, Estes slips past a left jab and counters with a sequence of quick punches.
>Combs sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a left jab to the cheek.
>A left jab misses, Combs counters with a solid punch.
>Combs tries for a left jab but Estes uses head movement to avoid it.
>Estes slips past a jab and scores with a quick series of punches.
>Using head movement, Estes slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the outside of the knee.
>Seeing a low kick coming, Combs strikes first with a nice left.
>Slipping past a left jab, Combs hits a crisp left jab.
>Estes uses head movement to avoid a left jab.
>Combs circles away, creating some distance between them.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Combs circles, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Estes quickly steps in closer to attack Combs.
>Estes feints an attack, keeping Combs on her toes.
>Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Between rounds, her corner told Estes to be ready to sprawl if Combs shoots in.
>Combs bobs and weaves, trying to get Estes to commit.
>Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage.
>Mollie Estes is breathing very hard.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Combs to fire back with a solid left jab.
>A flicked jab from Combs only finds gloves.
>It seems that Estes is happy to let Combs circle for the moment.
>Estes just slips out of the way of a wild right hand, having been off balance after falling for a feint.
>Estes doesn't get drawn in as Combs feints a kick.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Estes circles around Combs.
>Not letting up, Combs quickly steps in closer to attack Estes.
>A flurry of punches miss Combs and allow her to counter-strike with a solid left jab.
>Combs counters a left jab by hitting a big right kick to the outside of the thigh.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Combs waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a series of hard rights!
>A left jab misses, giving Estes the chance to hit back with a quick series of punches.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>Estes avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Combs is able to strike back with a right body kick.
>Looking tired, Estes comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Combs.
>Estes can't get close enough to grapple, Combs makes sure to keep out of range.
>Mollie Estes seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Combs comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Seeing a takedown opportunity, Estes goes for a single leg, but Combs is equal to it.
>Combs comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket.
>Estes drops down to try and catch her by surprise with a single leg attempt, but it is blocked.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Combs steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Time slips away as Estes doesn't press Combs, allowing her to circle.
>Mollie Estes looks like she is completely out of gas.
>A left jab misses and Combs counters with a left.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>Combs gets Estes with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power.
>The fight slows as Estes sits back and allows Combs to circle.
>Estes hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Not letting up, Combs quickly steps in closer to attack Estes.
>Estes avoids a couple of wild punches.
>The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.
>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges give the result in favour of Combs.
>Combs wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: 'The Alpha Female' Gina Combs defeats 'Miss' Mollie Estes (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Welterweight Bout

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Round 1

>We are underway!
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Gunn to fire back with a nice jab.
>A left jab misses and MacGrath counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>MacGrath looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Gunn seems happy to grapple with MacGrath.
>Gunn looks for a trip takedown.
>It looks like MacGrath is trying to grab a guillotine.
>The takedown is successful, MacGrath pulls guard.
>Gunn starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>MacGrath keeps Gunn in guard.
>MacGrath, working from the bottom, clips Gunn with an elbow.
>Gunn starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>Securing an arm, MacGrath then brings his legs up and tries to lock Gunn in a triangle choke.
>Gunn pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.
>Gunn starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>MacGrath is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Gunn firmly in guard.
>MacGrath pulls Gunn close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.
>Gunn begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>MacGrath reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.
>A kimura attempt almost catches Gunn, but MacGrath eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control.
>MacGrath tries to lock Gunn in an armbar.
>MacGrath gets an armbar fully applied!
>No! He pops his arm free. That was really close.
>Gunn reaches over and tries to lock up an arm.
>MacGrath blocks it.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>MacGrath attempts to americana Gunn from side control.
>Gunn stops MacGrath from applying it.
>Gunn tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of side control.
>MacGrath fends off Gunn, and doesn't give up an arm.
>In side control, MacGrath begins working to get a mount.
>Gunn keeps MacGrath from mounting him.
>MacGrath blocks an attempted sweep.
>With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.
>Moving in closer, MacGrath looks like he may want to wrestle Gunn.
>Gunn tries to single leg MacGrath as he moves forward, but he is too quick to step away.
>Nathan Gunn doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Gunn.
>MacGrath tries to avoid Gunn.
>Gunn doesn't get the takedown, MacGrath avoided it.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>MacGrath comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Gunn.
>They start grappling, Gunn looks happy to engage MacGrath at close quarters.
>Gunn finds his dirty boxing smothered, and MacGrath gains the dominant position in the grapple.
>Using his wrestling skills, MacGrath is trying to push Gunn up against the cage.
>Gunn ends up backed against the cage.
>The time runs out on round one.

Round 2

>And here we go, round two!
>They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot.
>MacGrath is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Gunn.
>Gunn uses movement to keep out reach, meaning MacGrath cannot get close enough to grapple.
>An exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Nathan Gunn looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Moving in closer, MacGrath looks like he may want to wrestle Gunn.
>Gunn finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Using his wrestling skills, MacGrath is trying to push Gunn up against the cage.
>MacGrath achieves it, pinning Gunn to the cage.
>MacGrath keeps Gunn up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.
>MacGrath stomps down on his opponent's foot.
>Matt MacGrath looks very tired out there.
>Unable to break free, Gunn is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about sixty seconds.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Showing his ability to exert control, MacGrath smothers Gunn up against the cage for about thirty seconds, wearing him down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs.
>MacGrath tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Gunn reverses so that he is the one in control.
>Nathan Gunn looks exhausted.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.
>MacGrath, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Gunn.
>MacGrath grabs Gunn and pulls him into a grapple.
>Matt MacGrath looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.
>MacGrath is aiming to get Gunn into a Muay Thai clinch.
>He gets it, and now has Gunn in trouble.
>Gunn grabs an arm and pulls MacGrath out of the Muay Thai clinch and into a regular wrestling clinch instead.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Round 3

>Round three begins!
>MacGrath counters a left jab by using a crisp left hand punch.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores.
>Standing in the pocket, a visibly tired MacGrath chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Gunn.
>Gunn stuffs the takedown, so MacGrath has to settle for pushing him up against the cage.
>The gas tank looks empty on Matt MacGrath.
>MacGrath uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.
>Gunn stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put MacGrath against the cage.
>Gunn looks for a trip takedown.
>MacGrath keeps his composure, and Gunn cannot get past his takedown defence.
>MacGrath wrestles free of Gunn and backs off to the center.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Gunn.
>The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! MacGrath has Gunn at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his guard.
>MacGrath attempts to pass guard.
>Gunn keeps MacGrath in guard.
>Grabbing an arm, Gunn attempts to lock on a triangle choke.
>MacGrath blocks the triangle attempt.
>We have one minute of the round remaining.
>MacGrath attempts to pass guard.
>He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.
>We reach the time limit and this fight is over.
>The judges' decisions are now being announced.
>All three judges have given MacGrath the win.
>Making Matt MacGrath the winner by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Matt MacGrath defeats Nathan 'Gunner' Gunn (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.

Featherweight Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>There's a short stalemate as both fighters advance and throw strikes, but neither hits.
>Choi throws a barrage of big rights but Groulx is quick to move out of range.
>Groulx steps back to avoid a left jab.
>Groulx slips out of the way of a jab.
>Groulx throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Not letting up, Choi quickly steps in closer to attack Groulx.
>Choi throws a left jab but Groulx avoids it.
>Choi throws a right kick to the body but Groulx avoids it.
>Groulx counters a right kick to the legs with a crisp left hand punch.
>Groulx throws out a quick left jab.
>Choi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>Choi tries for a leg kick but Groulx moves out of range.
>A left hand misses, allowing Choi to counter with a couple of shots to the body and a nice right uppercut.
>Groulx slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp left hand punch.
>Choi throws a left jab but Groulx avoids it.
>Advancing, Choi counters a left jab by using a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross.
>We are now at the halfway point of the round.
>Groulx hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening.
>Choi presses in closer to attack.
>Groulx slips out of the way of a jab.
>Groulx counters a wayward left jab with a straight left.
>Backing out of range, Groulx circles tentatively.
>Choi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>A straight left fails to land and Groulx is able to fire back with a clean left.
>Groulx moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a straight left.
>A weak right kick is countered by Groulx with a crisp jab.
>Groulx slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Backing out of range, Groulx circles tentatively.
>Not letting up, Choi quickly steps in closer to attack Groulx.
>There's under a minute left in this round.
>Groulx slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches.
>Groulx looks to be trying to close the distance between them.
>Choi ends up grappling for supremacy with Groulx.
>Round one ends as time expires.

Round 2

>We are back underway!
>It sounded like his corner told Choi to stand with Groulx, but to be careful not to get caught.
>Choi slips past a left jab and fires back with a vicious leg kick.
>Choi throws a left jab but Groulx avoids it.
>A left hand misses, allowing Groulx to counter with a solid left jab.
>An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage.
>Advancing, Groulx counters a left jab by using a solid left jab.
>Groulx throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage.
>Choi quickly gets in closer, looking to attack.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Choi throws a barrage of big right hands but Groulx moves out of range.
>Doo Ho Choi doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Groulx counters a left jab by hitting a left jab to the cheek.
>Moving forward, Groulx counters a series of wayward big punches with a straight left.
>A straight left from Groulx fails to land.
>Choi presses in closer to attack.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Groulx avoids a kick to the leg and hits a solid left.
>Round two ends as time expires.

Round 3

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Groulx avoids a leg kick and scores with a solid left jab.
>Choi slips out of the way of a jab.
>Choi slips out of the way of a jab.
>Choi keeps out of range, assessing the situation.
>The fight slows as Groulx sits back and allows Choi to circle.
>Choi, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.
>A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Choi is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock.
>Doo Ho Choi looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.
>Groulx pounds away on the body and side of the head, Choi struggles to deal with them.
>We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.
>Groulx rolls the turtled Choi over and secures side control.
>Groulx keeps Choi guessing with a few quick strikes.
>Choi tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Groulx.
>Groulx punches down at Choi, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Choi tries to move to guard, but Groulx doesn't allow it.
>The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.
>Groulx fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.
>Choi tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Groulx.
>Groulx attempts to arm triangle Choi from side control.
>Choi doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.
>Doo Ho Choi looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.
>The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.
>The official decisions are being reported now.
>All three judges have Groulx down as the winner.
>Réjean Groulx wins by unanimous decision!

Official Result: Réjean Groulx defeats 'The Korean Super Boy' Doo Ho Choi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.

Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Lashley drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike.
>Lashley comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in.
>Lashley can't complete the takedown, and has to settle for pushing Choi up against the cage and getting behind him.
>Lashley looks for a trip takedown while holding Choi from behind.
>Choi shows excellent takedown defence and turns so that Lashley is backed against the cage.
>Choi drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Choi launches an elbow strike but Lashley is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Choi is the one against the cage.
>With Choi stuck against the cage, Lashley tries to complete a takedown.
>Choi will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Lashley.
>Choi turns Lashley slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Lashley looks for a trip takedown.
>Choi digs in and manages to defend the takedown.
>Choi turns Lashley slightly, but can't create enough space to get free of the clinch.
>Hong Man Choi is looking really tired.
>Lashley attempts to wrestle Choi to the ground.
>Choi keeps his composure, and Lashley cannot get past his takedown defence.
>A whizzer almost allows Choi to create enough space to get free, but Lashley shuts that opportunity down.
>Lashley tries to take Choi down.
>Lashley tries hard but cannot get Choi off of his feet, and has to settle for slipping behind him instead.
>Choi tries to uses a whizzer to turn Lashley, but is blocked from doing so.
>Bobby Lashley is looking really tired.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Choi is in danger as Lashley tries to climb up his back and apply a choke of some kind.
>Choi does his best to fight it off, but Lashley gets the hooks in and forces the fight to the ground.
>Lashley ends up on top of Choi, who is face down on the ground.
>Hong Man Choi looks very, very tired.
>Lashley tries to lock Choi in an armbar.
>Choi fights off the armbar attempt.
>Choi tries to move Lashley off his back but can't.
>Lashley tries to ensnare Choi in an armbar.
>Choi stops Lashley from applying it.
>Lashley blocks Choi as he tries to roll over.
>Hong Man Choi looks exhausted.
>Lashley tries to hook Choi in a rear naked choke.
>Choi fights off the rear naked choke attempt.
>Choi tries a roll, but doesn't budge Lashley.
>Lashley attempts an armbar.
>Lashley gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Choi has to tap!
>The winner, by submission, is Bobby Lashley!
>Post-Fight: In a candid moment, Choi admits that he didn't take training seriously enough, and vows to never make that mistake again.

Official Result: Bobby Lashley defeats 'Techno Goliath' Hong Man Choi (Submission (Armbar) in 8:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Poor.

Heavyweight Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Hague to hit back with a vicious leg kick.
>Hague waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a clean jab.
>Razmadze uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Hague to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown.
>Hague sees the takedown coming and tries to move.
>Hague avoids the takedown attempt.
>Hague counters an errant left jab with a crisp left hand punch.
>Hague looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Razmadze.
>They start grappling, Razmadze looks happy to engage Hague at close quarters.
>Razmadze attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Hague to the ground.
>Razmadze uses a nice inside leg trip and Hague is forced to pull guard!
>Razmadze tries to control Hague against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Hague uses his legs to push Razmadze away, into a standing position.
>Razmadze tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Hague moves quickly, scrambling for position before Razmadze can get a hold.
>The scramble results in Razmadze being on his back with Hague in side control.
>Hague attempts the mount.
>He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.
>Hague blocks Razmadze as he tries a transition to guard.
>Hague looks to roll Razmadze slightly and slip behind.
>He can't get behind Razmadze.
>Hague blocks Razmadze as he tries a sweep from side control.
>Hague attempts to roll Razmadze slightly and take his back.
>He takes the back!
>Hague increases his control by getting both hooks in.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>Hague, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.
>Razmadze stops Hague from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.
>Hague keeps both hooks, despite Razmadze trying to pull them apart.
>Hague attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.
>Razmadze defends himself well against the choke.
>Razmadze attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Hague doesn't allow it.
>Hague fires away with punches, but Razmadze covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Hague fires away with small punches, but doesn't do much damage, if any, as Razmadze covers up well.
>Razmadze struggles against Hague but cannot get himself free from the hooks.
>Hague tries to pound away, but Razmadze covers up and defends them well.
>Hague maintains his hooks, despite Razmadze trying to break them.
>Hague tries to pound away, but Razmadze covers up and defends them well.
>Razmadze tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight.
>Hague fires away with punches, but Razmadze covers up and doesn't take any undue damage.
>Razmadze struggles against Hague and manages to free himself from the hooks.
>We're into the final minute of the round.
>Hague tries to get Razmadze locked in a rear naked choke.
>Razmadze rolls them so that they are staring at the lights, then sharply turns over to wind up in guard.
>Hague should have gotten hooks in before attempting that submission.
>Razmadze starts trying to work to get past the guard.
>Razmadze struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.
>Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

Round 2

>Round two begins!
>Hague avoids a jab and scores with a crisp left hand punch.
>Moving in closer, Hague looks like he may want to wrestle Razmadze.
>Razmadze finds himself pulled into a grappling contest.
>Tim Hague is breathing very hard.
>Using his wrestling skills, Hague is trying to push Razmadze up against the cage.
>Hague manages it, and controls Razmadze up against the cage.
>Hague tries to maintain control, but Razmadze wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Hague ends up backed against the cage.
>Levan Razmadze looks very tired out there.
>Tim Hague seems to be fighting against exhaustion.
>Razmadze attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Hague to the ground.
>Razmadze doesn't get the throw, Hague instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.
>Hague attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Razmadze is too hard to keep controlled against the cage.
>Razmadze tries to slip on a guillotine choke, but can't quite hook it.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Hague tries to maintain control, but Razmadze isn't letting himself get bullied like that.
>Razmadze waits for Hague to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage.
>With the cage trapping Hague, Razmadze looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.
>Hague stops the attempted throw, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Razmadze against the cage.
>From the looks of things, I don't think Levan Razmadze has much energy left.
>Hague smothers Razmadze up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds.
>Tim Hague looks like he is completely out of gas.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Hague tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Razmadze struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled.
>Hague catches Razmadze with a knee strike to the thigh.
>The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

Round 3

>There's the bell and round number three begins!
>Hague avoids a flurry of rights and lefts.
>Razmadze avoids a barrage of big right hands.
>Razmadze avoids a low kick.
>A tired Razmadze moves forward, looking for a takedown.
>Hague stuffs the takedown attempt.
>Levan Razmadze looks totally gassed.
>Looking tired, Razmadze comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Hague.
>Hague is pulled into a grapple.
>Razmadze looks to take Hague down by setting up a judo throw.
>Razmadze uses a nice inside leg trip and Hague is forced to pull guard!
>Razmadze looks to pass guard and get side control.
>Hague can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Razmadze attempts to arm triangle Hague from the top of half guard.
>The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Hague refuses to tap out!
>Razmadze loses the hold! Somehow Hague got himself free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.
>Razmadze blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
>Razmadze attempts to arm triangle Hague from the top of half guard.
>The arm triangle is locked in tight, but Hague refuses to tap out!
>No! He breaks free. That was really close.
>Razmadze blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Razmadze reaches over and tries to lock Hague in an americana.
>The americana is locked in, deep enough that Hague has to tap out!
>Levan Razmadze takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Levan Razmadze defeats 'The Thrashing Machine' Tim Hague (Submission (Americana) in 4:45 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.

CTC Womens Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A wild high right kick misses, allowing Dudieva to score with a series of big punches, putting Budd down on the ground!
>Budd recovers her wits quickly, and waits for Dudieva to make a move.
>Dudieva motions for Budd to stand up, which she does.
>Budd steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint.
>Budd waits for a flurry of punches to stop, then hits a right high kick that catches Dudieva on the side of the head, knocking her down!
>Budd knows that this is a golden opportunity, and quickly pounces on Dudieva, looking to finish her off by raining down punches!
>Budd is simply pounding away on Dudieva.
>Dudieva is barely able to do anything at all, she is getting destroyed!
>The referee gives Dudieva time to do something, but eventually has to come in and stop the fight!
>Julia Budd takes the victory by way of TKO!

Official Result: Julia 'The Jewel' Budd defeats Milana Dudieva (TKO (Strikes) in 1:40 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

MAIN CARD

Broadcast On Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, Broadcast on HBO in Canada and the USA, and On Various Channels Around The World

CTC Welterweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>A jab misses, allowing Ludwig to counter-strike with a left.
>A tidy combination doesn't find a home, giving Burrell the opportunity to counter with a crisp left hand punch.
>Burrell counters a left jab by hitting a barrage of hard punches!
>Ludwig avoids a left jab and pulls Burrell into a clinch.
>Ludwig hits Burrell with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.
>Ludwig is looking to muscle Burrell back against the cage.
>Burrell ends up backed against the cage.
>Ludwig drives a knee to the thigh area.
>Ludwig smothers Burrell up against the cage, keeping him stuck there for thirty seconds.
>Ludwig hits a knee strike to the thigh.
>Ludwig tries to use some elbows from the clinch, but Burrell is able to stop them.
>Ludwig uses dirty boxing to punish Burrell while he is pressed up against the cage.
>Burrell is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.
>Ludwig looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Burrell proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.
>The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.
>Ludwig keeps his cool as Burrell throws a feint to the left.
>We pass the halfway mark of this round.
>A feinted low kick sets up a right high kick attempt, and Ludwig is lucky to avoid it.
>Ludwig counters a left jab by using a clever combination ending in a big right hook.
>Ludwig slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a jab.
>After a one-two combination narrowly misses, Burrell is able to strike back with a spinning back fist!
>Ludwig looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike!
>Burrell tries to finish him off with a huge right hook, but just misses.
>Ludwig avoids a jab.
>There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits.
>They wind up in a tight clinch.
>Wanting to take it to the ground, Ludwig attempts to drag Burrell down into his guard.
>Burrell cannot prevent it, and is sucked into the guard.
>Ludwig raises his legs and tries to get Burrell into a triangle choke.
>Burrell doesn't let Ludwig get it.
>Ludwig throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.
>We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.
>Ludwig tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.
>Burrell defends it.
>Ludwig punches down at Burrell, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

Round 2

>There's the bell for the start of the round!
>Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either.
>Burrell lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a flurry of quick punches to sting Ludwig.
>A left jab misses, giving Burrell the chance to hit back with several heavy right hands that put Ludwig down to the ground!
>Ludwig shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Burrell to make a move.
>Burrell stomps on Ludwig!
>Burrell tries to come in and secure a ground position.
>Ludwig scoots backward as soon as Burrell comes in, initiating a scramble for position.
>The scramble results in Ludwig being on his back pulling half guard.
>Burrell punches down at Ludwig, but they are easily taken on the gloves.
>Burrell begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.
>He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.
>Using an underhook to set it up, Ludwig looks to scramble for position.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Ludwig manages to come out on top with side control.
>Ludwig begins trying to get himself behind Burrell.
>Burrell rolls to the side to try and escape, but gives up his back!
>Duane Ludwig doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.
>Ludwig successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.
>Ludwig, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Burrell gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>The winner, by submission; Duane Ludwig!

Official Result: Duane 'Bang' Ludwig defeats Nah-Shon Burrell (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:25 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.

CTC Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>The fight begins!
>Colossa counters a left jab by hitting a hard teep, putting Roller down on the ground!
>Almost immediately Roller has shaken it off and is ready for Colossa.
>Roller takes a kick to the legs.
>Roller is allowed to stand back up, Colossa simply stepped away.
>Roller catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, and gets it! Colossa has to pull guard.
>Roller tries to pass the guard.
>He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control.
>Roller begins trying to get himself behind Colossa.
>He takes the back!
>Colossa is in huge trouble now, as Roller successfully gets both hooks in.
>Roller, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.
>Colossa gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Shane Roller!

Official Result: Shane Roller defeats Vuyisile 'The Cheetah' Colossa (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:55 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

CTC Welterweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>Howard slips past a left jab and counters with a sharp body kick.
>An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything.
>In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch.
>Clinched with Fadiora, Howard looks to try and take him down.
>Fadiora cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Howard attempts to pass guard.
>Fadiora can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.
>Howard tries to pass the half guard.
>Fadiora can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control.
>Howard looks to get a mount.
>He easily gets the mount.
>Howard tries to lock Fadiora in an americana.
>Fadiora stops Howard from applying it.
>Howard counters an attempt by Fadiora to move him from mount by taking his back!
>Howard tries to flatten Fadiora out for a rear naked choke.
>The rear naked choke is in deep, Fadiora has to tap out!
>John Howard takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: 'Doomsday' John Howard defeats Eugene Fadiora (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:10 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.

Cruiserweight Bout: Pedro Rizzo Retirement

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Round 1

>There's the opening bell!
>A feint sets up a kick to the body, but Rizzo manages to just avoid it.
>After a flurry of punches miss, Rizzo is able to strike back with a left jab to the cheek.
>A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Rizzo to fire back with a solid left.
>Puder throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Rizzo.
>The takedown doesn't work, Rizzo sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position.
>Rizzo tries to wrestle Puder backward and up against the cage.
>Puder ends up backed against the cage.
>Rizzo steps back to achieve some separation from Puder and gets ready to strike.
>Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Rizzo hits a nice jab.
>Puder uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a crisp left hook to the body.
>Rizzo slips past a jab and scores with a straight left.
>Puder slips past a jab and scores with a series of quick jabs.
>Rizzo uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a left jab to the cheek.
>Puder uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by.
>Puder shoots in, looking for a close range double leg.
>Puder can't get the takedown, Rizzo defends it well and pulls them into a clinch.
>Rizzo is trying to push Puder so that his back is up against the cage.
>Rizzo manages it, and controls Puder up against the cage.
>Rizzo uses a hard foot stomp.
>We move into the second half of this round.
>Puder takes a sharp stomp to the foot.
>Puder takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.
>Puder gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.
>Rizzo catches Puder with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.
>Rizzo attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Puder is too hard to keep controlled against the cage.
>Puder finds room to apply a standing guillotine, and pulls Rizzo to the ground to tighten it even further!
>The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Rizzo has to tap out!
>Daniel Puder takes the victory by way of submission!

Official Result: Daniel Puder defeats Pedro 'The Rock' Rizzo (Submission (Guillotine) in 6:51 of round 1). The match was rated as being Fantastic.

CO-MAIN EVENT

CTC Womens Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>And here we go!
>Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike.
>Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched.
>Staack attempts to wrestle Gomes to the ground.
>The takedown is successful, Gomes pulls guard.
>In guard, Staack begins working to pass to side control.
>She passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control.
>Staack tries to ensnare Gomes in an armbar.
>Staack gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Gomes has to tap!
>By submission, the winner is Hannette Staack!

Official Result: Hannette 'Nette' Staack defeats Ediene 'India' Gomes (Submission (Armbar) in 1:47 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.

MAIN EVENT

CTC Lightweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout

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Round 1

>Round one begins!
>Aoki throws a feint.
>Aoki counters a tight combination by hitting a crisp jab.
>A jab misses, allowing Aoki to counter-strike with a jab.
>Escudero swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches, having fallen for a feint.
>A jab misses, allowing Aoki to counter-strike with a jab.
>Escudero steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere.
>Not letting Escudero settle, Aoki moves in closer.
>There's a takedown attempt from Aoki.
>Escudero cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard.
>Aoki tries to control Escudero against the ground, but finds it a struggle.
>Escudero gets the double underhooks in and pulls Aoki close, controlling him well.
>Aoki attempts to pass guard.
>Escudero keeps his guard secure.
>Escudero tries to push Aoki away, but can't.
>Aoki looks to get past the guard.
>He passes to side control.
>We go past the halfway point of this round.
>Aoki attempts an arm triangle.
>The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Escudero has to tap out!
>By submission, the winner is Shinya Aoki!

Official Result: 'Tobikan Judan' Shinya Aoki defeats Efrain Escudero (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 5:26 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.

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Attendance: 5,818

Ticket Sales: $872,700

TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 504,654

TV Viewers (HBO): 1,345,746

TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America): 1,177,524

TV Viewers (J Sports): 504,654

TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 841,092

TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 1,429,860

TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 168,216

Critical Rating: Good

Commercial Rating: Very Poor

Fight of the Night: Daniel Puder vs. Pedro Rizzo

KO of the Night: Julia Budd

Submission of the Night: Shinya Aoki

Updated Tournament Brackets

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Fallout

- Pedro Rizzo confirmed his retirement from professional mixed martial arts following his fight! He retires with a professional record 20-13, with victories against such fighters as Tank Abbott, Dan Severn, Josh Barnett, Andrei Arlovski, Ricco Rodriguez, and Jeff Monson, and a CTC promotional record of 1-3, including a first round submission loss to Jeff Monson at Sunday Night Fights 3, a second round submission victory over Justin McCully at CTC 19, a Split Decision loss to Cheick Kongo at CTC 26, and a first round submission loss, with Fight of the Night honours against Daniel Puder in his retirement bout at CTC 70!

- Nathan Gunn has been released by the CTC following a failure to pick up a win in three CTC fights! Gunn leaves with a promotional record 0-3, including a first round TKO loss to Michael Hill at CTC 14, a Unanimous Decision loss to Sergio Junior at Sunday Night Fights 11, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Matt MacGrath at CTC 70!

- Tim Hague has been released by the CTC following three straight losses in the CTC cage! Hague leaves the CTC with a promotional record 2-4, including a first round submission loss to Philip De Fries at CTC 1, a third round submission victory over Carter Williams at Sunday Night Fights 6, a Unanimous Decision victory over Smealinho Rama at CTC 32, a Unanimous Decision loss to Cole Konrad in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 3 Heavyweight Tournament at CTC 38, a third round TKO loss to Chris Birchler at Sunday Night Fights 17, and a third round submission loss to Levan Razmadze at CTC 70!

- John Howard is taking three months off to spend time with family and friends, the Welterweight Tournament Final between Howard and Duane Ludwig will be postponed until his return!

- Casey Noland announces she will retire following her next fight!

Predictions

None

Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36))

mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 25, 2014

News -- May 2015

CTC Hirings

Cain Velasquez (HW, 12-1, 2 Time UFC Heavyweight Champion)

Rich Franklin (MW, 20-8, 1 NC, Former UFC Middleweight Champion)

Fumihiro Kitahara (FLY, 10-4-1)

Kelvin Gastelum (MW, 6-1)

Nik Lentz (FW, 24-6-2, 1 NC)

David Rickels (LW, 14-3)

James Irvin (LHW, 17-12, 2 NC)

Francimar Barroso (CW, 16-4, Former Jungle Fight Heavyweight Champion)

Lukasz Sajewski (LW, 11-0, Former Superior Challenge Lightweight Champion)

Jason Lambert (LHW, 27-14, Former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion)

Lisa Higo (WLW, 5-0)

CTC Firings

Chad Freeman (LW, 7-7, 0-3 CTC)

Leslie Smith (WMW, 6-5-1, 1-3 CTC)

Naoko Omuro (WMW, 14-12-3, 3-3 CTC)

Sheila Gaff (WMW, 11-8-1, 0-3 CTC)

Kelly Kobold (WMW, 19-8-1, 1-5 CTC)

Nathan Gunn (WW, 9-6, 0-3 CTC)

Tim Hague (HW, 14-9, 2-4 CTC)

CTC Popularity

7.3% in Canada (Low Level International) #2 Company Rankings

70.3% in USA (High Level National)

20% in Mexico, South, and Central America (Low Level National)

14.9% in Australia and Africa (Low Level National)

14.1% in Europe (Low Level National)

12.8% in Japan (Low Level National)

11.1% in Russia (Low Level National)

4.6% in United Kingdom (Low Level National)

2.6% in Asia (Low Level National)

CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters

Womens P4P #1: Yuka Tsuji (CTC)

Womens Flyweight (#1 Yuka Tsuji, CTC)

Yuka Tsuji (#1, #1 P4P)

Kyra Gracie (Champion) (#2, #6 P4P)

Claudia Gadelha (#3, #8 P4P)

Jessica Penne (#5, #12 P4P)

Naho Sugiyama (#6, #17 P4P)

Zoila Gurgel (#7, #22 P4P)

Aisling Daly (#8, #24 P4P)

Ayaka Hamasaki (#9)

Carina Damm (#10)

Bethany Marshall (#11)

Lisa Higo (#12)

Valerie Letourneau (#13)

Katja Kankaanpaa (#15)

Kyoko Takabayashi (#16)

Stephanie Eggink (#17)

Yuko Oya (#19)

Jessica Rakoczy (#21)

Joanne Calderwood (#22)

Alida Gray (#25)

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Hillary Williams, CTC)

Hillary Williams (Champion) (#1, #2 P4P)

Alexandra Albu (#5, #13 P4P)

Sy Jewett (#7, #18 P4P)

Taylor Stratford (#8, #19 P4P)

Vanessa Porto (#10, #23 P4P)

Holly Holm (#12)

Larissa Pacheco (#13)

Kaitlin Young (#14)

Sarah Kaufman (#15)

Bethe Correia (#17)

Yasuko Tamada (#19)

Roxanne Modafferi (#21)

Gina Mazany (#22)

Alexis Davis (#24)

Adrienna Jenkins (#25)

Womens Featherweight (#1 Rin Nakai, CTC)

Rin Nakai (Champion) (#1, #4 P4P)

Jessica Andrade (#3, #10 P4P)

Julia Budd (#5, #16 P4P)

Hannette Staack (#6, #21 P4P)

Raquel Pennington (#7)

Cindy Dandois (#8)

Lalani Malley-Mancao (#9)

Lauren Taylor (#10)

Valentina Shevchenko (#11)

Danielle West (#12)

Amanda Lucas (#13)

Ediene Gomes (#14)

Elena Reid (#15)

Milana Dudieva (#16)

Gina Carano (#17)

Yana Kunitskaya (#18)

Jessica Halverson (#19)

Christina Domke (#20)

Otsu Yano (#21)

Chantalle Castellanos (#22)

Randi Miller (#23)

Jan Finney (#24)

Thelma Sims (#25)

Mens P4P #1: Jose Aldo (UFC)

Flyweight (#1 Darrell Montague, CTC)

Darrell Montague (Champion) (#1, #7 P4P)

Pat Runez (#4)

Jussier da Silva (#5)

Shinichi Kojima (#6)

Gianni Subba (#12)

Will Campuzano (#14)

Sergio Pettis (#17)

Dileno Lopes (#20)

Yuki Yasunaga (#21)

Alexandre Pantoja (#22)

Bantamweight (#1 Michael McDonald, UFC)

Masakazu Imanari (Champion) (#4)

Akitoshi Tamura (#12)

Raphael Assuncao (#15)

Cole Escovedo (#16)

Sirwan Kakai (#20)

Masakatsu Ueda (#21)

Featherweight (#1 Jose Aldo, UFC)

Nazareno Malegarie (Champion) (#5)

Patricio Freire (#6)

Takeshi Inoue (#7)

Diego Nunes (#16)

Joachim Hansen (#17)

Anthony Gutierrez (#18)

Chris Mickle (#19)

James Jenkins (#24)

Lightweight (#1 Ronys Torres, CTC)

Ronys Torres (#1, #13 P4P)

Paul Sass (Champion) (#6)

Shinya Aoki (#12)

Mairbek Taisumov (#14)

Gesias Cavalcante (#18)

Lukasz Sajewski (#21)

Welterweight (#1 Dhiego Lima, CTC)

Dhiego Lima (Champion) (#1, #17 P4P)

Ben Askren (#3, #22 P4P)

Tamdan McCrory (#13)

Andre Galvao (#18)

John Howard (#25)

Middleweight (#1 Jake Shields, UFC)

Jake Rosholt (#3, #23 P4P)

Mamed Khalidov (Champion) (#6)

Dustin Jacoby (#11)

Danillo Villefort (#12)

Mario Miranda (#16)

Light Heavyweight (#1 Alexandre Ribeiro, CTC)

Alexandre Ribeiro (Champion) (#1, #6 P4P)

Robert Drysdale (#9)

Ralek Gracie (#11)

Mike Kyle (#14)

Cecil Erickson (#15)

Kleber Raimundo Silva (#18)

Muhammed Lawal (#22)

Emanuel Newton (#25)

Heavyweight (#1 Cain Velasquez, CTC)

Cain Velasquez (#1, #2 P4P)

Fedor Emelianenko (CW Champion (#3, #9 P4P)

Josh Barnett (#7)

Dawid Baziak (#9)

Daniel Puder (#10)

Shane Carwin (#12)

Brock Lesnar (#13)

Rolles Gracie (Champion) (#14)

Heath Herring (#20)

Philip De Fries (#21)

Other Promotions Shows

Score Fighting Series (Wednesday, Week 1, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Justin Salas vs. Martin Grandmont

KO of the Night: Rodney Wallace

Submission of the Night: Jeremy Horn

Bellator (Thursday, Week 1, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Azunna Anyanwu vs. Rich Hale

KO of the Night: Azunna Anyanwu

Submission of the Night: Anthony Lapsley

BAMMA (Sunday, Week 1, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Hacran Dias vs. Adson Lira do Nascimento

KO of the Night: John Phillips

Submission of the Night: Aaron Riley

One FC (Monday, Week 2, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Rodrigo Praxedes vs. Brian Choi

KO of the Night: Drew McFedries

Submission of the Night: Arnaud Lepont

Jungle Fight 44 (Tuesday, Week 2, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Samuel Trinidade vs. Tom Gallichio

KO of the Night: Samuel Trinidade

Submission of the Night: Max Fernandez

SC 19: Forever (Friday, Week 2, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: David Aranda vs. Sergio Silva Rodrigues

Submission of the Night: David Aranda

UFC on FOX (Friday, Week 4, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Bobby Voelker vs. Kyle Noke

KO of the Night: Bobby Voelker

Submission of the Night: T.J. Waldburger

MFC on TFN (Friday, Week 4, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Kenny Garner vs. Jason Riley

KO of the Night: Kenny Garner

KOTC: My Enemy (Friday, Week 4, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: T.J. O'Brien vs. Andrew Dober

Submission of the Night: Donald Sanchez

UFC 185: McMann vs. de Randamie (Saturday, Week 4, May 2015)

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Fight of the Night: Chico Camus vs. Keisuke Fujiwara

KO of the Night: Clint Hester

Submission of the Night: Leandro Silva

CageRage · May 26, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 71

Friday, Week 1, June 2015 in British Columbia, Canada

MAIN EVENT

CTC Middleweight Title: Mamed Khalidov (31-6-2, 5-2 CTC) vs. Dustin Jacoby (13-4, 4-0 CTC)

Mamed Khalidov was the winner of the 2014 Winter Series Middleweight Tournament, defeating Alan Belcher by second round submission in the Semi-Finals, and Brett Cooper by fourth round submission in the Finals to earn his title shot, winning the title with a second round TKO victory over Danillo Villefort! Dustin Jacoby opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Mike Wiatko, and earned his title shot by winning the Season 4 Middleweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Dongi Yang in the Quarter-Finals, a first round TKO victory over Joe Doerksen in the Semi-Finals, and a first round submission victory over Luke Harris in the Finals!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Middleweight Tournament Final: Jake Rosholt (20-4, 1 NC, 8-1 CTC) vs. Danillo Villefort (19-6, 6-2 CTC)

A rematch of a title fight from August 2014, where Villefort handed Rosholt his only defeat in the CTC cage! Jake Rosholt was the first ever CTC Middleweight Champion, since losing the title to Villefort he posted Unanimous Decision victories over Rousimar Palhares, and Murilo Rua, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Middleweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Hector Lombard in the Semi-Finals! After defeating Rosholt for the title Danillo Villefort lost it on his first defense, losing by second round TKO to current champion Mamed Khalidov, he then entered the 2014 Spring Series Middleweight Tournament, earning a second round submission victory over Luiz Cane in the Semi-Finals!

UNDERCARD

Heavyweight Tournament Final: Josh Barnett (37-8, 5-2 CTC) vs. Ryan Martinez (12-3, 1-0 CTC)

Since losing to Sergei Kharitonov at Sunday Night Fights 6, Josh Barnett is on a three fight winning streak, earning a third round TKO victory over Shane Carwin, a fourth round submission victory over Cole Konrad, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Heavyweight Tournament, earning a Split Decision victory over Chris Tuchscherer in the Semi-Finals! Former Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Martinez made his CTC debut in the 2015 Spring Series Heavyweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Jared Rosholt in the Semi-Finals!

Flyweight Tournament Final: John Dodson (15-8, 1-0 CTC) vs. Pat Runez (10-2, 6-2 CTC)

A former UFC fighter, John Dodson made his CTC debut in the 2015 Spring Series Flyweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Alexandre Pantoja in the Semi-Finals! Since losing to Shinichi Kojima in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Winter Series Flyweight Tournament, Pat Runez earned a first round submission victory over Allamurad Karayev, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Flyweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision over Yasuhiro Urushitani in the Semi-Finals!

Womens Heavyweight Tournament Final: Jessica Andrade (12-3, 2-0 CTC) vs. Raquel Pennington (6-3, 2-0 CTC)

The final of the Season 4 Womens Heavyweight Tournament! Jessica Andrade opened her CTC career in the Season 4 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Amanda Lucas in the Quarter-Final, before winning by third round submission over Gina Carano in the Semi-Finals! Raquel Pennington opened her CTC career in the Season 4 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, winning by first round submission over Jessica Halverson in the Quarter-Finals, before earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Lalani Malley-Mancao in the Semi-Finals!

Welterweight Feature Fight: Sean Pierson (14-7, 1-1 CTC) vs. Chris Clements (11-6, 1 NC, 0-2 CTC)

Sean Pierson opened his CTC career in the 2014 Spring Series Welterweight Tournament, losing by second round knock out to John Howard in the Semi-Finals, but bounced back in his last fight, winning by first round TKO over Jonathan Goulet! After two straight losses in the CTC cage, Unanimous Decision defeats to Trey Houston, and Ryan Ford, Chris Clements has decided to call time on his MMA career!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Womens Lightweight: Joanne Calderwood (8-4, 3-4 CTC) vs. Sally Krumdiack (10-6, 1-1 CTC)

Joanne Calderwood has had a rocky, back and forth road in the CTC thusfar, and is looking to get onto a winning track as she enters this fight, after scoring a first round knock out over Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc, Calderwood lost by Unanimous Decision to Stephanie Eggink in her last fight! Sally Krumdiack opened her CTC career with a second round TKO loss to Jessica Rakoczy, but bounced back in her last fight, earning a third round submission victory voer Sarah McLeod!

Lightweight: Alex Ricci (7-2, 2-3 CTC) vs. Ryan Machan (14-7, 1-0 CTC)

After losing his first two fights in the CTC, Alex Ricci is now on a three fight winning streak, defeating Mike Sledzion by first round TKO, winning a Unanimous Decision over Myles Merola, and winning by first round knock out over Samuel Guillet! Ryan Machan made his CTC debut way back in January 2014, earning a first round submission victory over Kurt Kinser!

Light Heavyweight: Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho (6-2, CTC Debut) vs. Craig Brown (7-6, 0-2 CTC)

Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho is a talented kickboxer, who is a good striker, but has holes in his defense, his weakness is his grappling, but he has decent takedown defense! Filho was released by the UFC following consecutive losses by first round TKO to Poai Suganuma, and by first round knock out to Ryan Bader! Craig Brown has struggled in the CTC thusfar, and is probably on his last chance to pick up a victory in the cage, as he lost by Unanimous Decision to Brandon Halsey in his debut, and lost by first round submission to Travis Galbraith in his last fight!

Middleweight: Jonas Billstein (11-4, 0-1 CTC) vs. Shawn Marchand (9-10, 1-3 CTC)

Jonas Billstein made his CTC debut back in February, losing by first round submission to Ali Mokdad! Shawn Marchand opened his CTC career with back to back losses, by first round knock out to Nabil Khatib, and by second round TKO to Jack Marshman, he bounced back with a Split Decision victory over Chester Post, but lost by first round knock out to Soo Lee in his last fight!

Womens Heavyweight: Gina Mazany (4-0, 1-0 CTC) vs. Jessica Halverson (4-3, 2-2 CTC)

Gina Mazany made her CTC debut back in January, earning a first round submission victory over Shana Olsen! Jessica Halverson opened her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Charmaine Tweet, then bounced back with back to back victories over Otsu Yano by second round knock out, and over Elena Reid by third round knock out, before entering the Season 3 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Raquel Pennington in the Quarter-Finals!

Bantamweight: Haruo Ochi (9-3-1, CTC Debut) vs. Rodolfo Marques (14-4, 0-2 CTC)

Haruo Ochi has good strength and conditioning, and has decent striking to set up his takedowns, and good ground game, and submissions! Ochi is coming off a run in Pancrase, where he won back to back by third round submission over Masumi Tozawa, and by Unanimous Decision over Yuichiro Yajima, before losing by first round submission to Jae Hyun So in his last fight! Rodolfo Marques opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Wilson Reis in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 2 Bantamweight Tournament, and lost a Split Decision to Issei Tamura in his last fight!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Mamed Khalidov (185) vs. Dustin Jacoby (185)

Jake Rosholt (185) vs. Danillo Villefort (185)

Josh Barnett (249) vs. Ryan Martinez (265)

John Dodson (125) vs. Pat Runez (125)

Jessica Andrade (136) vs. Raquel Pennington (136)

Sean Pierson (170) vs. Chris Clements (170)

Joanne Calderwood (125) vs. Sally Krumdiack (125)

Alex Ricci (155) vs. Ryan Machan (155)

Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho (205) vs. Craig Brown (205)

Jonas Billstein (185) vs. Shawn Marchand (185)

Gina Mazany (136) vs. Jessica Halverson (140)

Haruo Ochi (135) vs. Rodolfo Marques (135)

CTC 71 Full Fight Card

Main Card

MW Final: Jake Rosholt vs. Danillo Villefort

HW Final: Josh Barnett vs. Ryan Martinez

FLY Final: John Dodson vs. Pat Runez

WHW Final: Jessica Andrade vs. Raquel Pennington

WW: Sean Pierson vs. Chris Clements

Preliminary Card

WLW: Joanne Calderwood vs. Sally Krumdiack

LW: Alex Ricci vs. Ryan Machan

LHW: Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho vs. Craig Brown

MW: Jonas Billstein vs. Shawn Marchand

WHW: Gina Mazany vs. Jessica Halverson

BW: Haruo Ochi vs. Rodolfo Marques

CageRage · May 28, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/94CTC71_zps4428afc7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/94CTC71_zps4428afc7.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 1, June 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Prince George, 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">Bantamweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/haruoochictc71_zps15915e76.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/haruoochictc71_zps15915e76.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/rodolfomarquesctc71_zpsba69da73.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/rodolfomarquesctc71_zpsba69da73.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! >Ochi darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Ochi feints an attack, keeping Marques on his toes. >Marques avoids a jab. >Ochi avoids a body kick. >Ochi looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Marques. >Ochi is now standing in the pocket. >Marques uses head movement to avoid a right jab. >A left jab misses, Marques counters with a series of quick jabs. >A leg kick gets checked by Ochi. >Ochi circles away, creating some distance between them. >A weak body kick is countered by Ochi with a straight left. >Backing out of range, Ochi circles tentatively. >Marques steps in closer to force the issue. >Marques goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Ochi to cover up, then shoots in. >Marques can't get the takedown, Ochi defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Using his wrestling skills, Ochi is trying to push Marques up against the cage. >Ochi does it, Marques is stuck with his back to the cage. >Ochi takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Ochi backs away from Marques, creating some space between them. >Ochi throws a left jab but Marques avoids it. >Ochi looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Marques is pulled into a grapple. >Ochi tries to wrestle Marques backward and up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Marques pinned to the cage. >Ochi hits a knee strike to the thigh. >Ochi tries to maintain control, but Marques wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Ochi ends up backed against the cage. >Marques attempts to wrestle Ochi to the ground. >Ochi stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Marques against the cage. >Ochi looks for an elbow strike, but Marques out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >Marques smothers Ochi against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. >Marques shows great control, keeping Ochi pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly half a minute. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Marques looks for a trip takedown. >Ochi shows stubborn resistance and Marques cannot complete the takedown. >Ochi uses a whizzer to half turn Marques, creating enough space for him to break away from the grapple and return to the center. >Rodolfo Marques doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Moving in closer, Ochi looks like he may want to wrestle Marques. >Marques finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Ochi telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Seeing a low kick coming, Ochi strikes first with a left jab to the cheek. >Ochi throws a right jab but Marques uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Marques, who looks drained, comes in looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Marques can't get past the sprawl of Ochi, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Ochi does a nice job of floating over and taking his back. >Ochi attempts to flatten Marques out for a rear naked choke. >With his opponent turtled tightly, Ochi cannot get the rear naked choke applied. >Ochi tries to get an armbar on Marques from behind. >Marques finds his arm trapped in a textbook armbar, he has to tap! >Haruo Ochi takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Haruo Ochi defeats Rodolfo Marques (Submission (Armbar) in 2:50 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/ginamazanyctc71_zpsb37eb2a3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/ginamazanyctc71_zpsb37eb2a3.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/jessicahalversonctc71_zpse5696b32.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/jessicahalversonctc71_zpse5696b32.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! >Mazany steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Clinched with Halverson, Mazany looks to try and take her down. >The takedown doesn't work, Halverson defended it well. >A whizzer almost allows Halverson to create enough space to get free, but Mazany shuts that opportunity down. >Halverson gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Mazany uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. >Mazany tries to take Halverson down. >Halverson blocks the takedown attempt. >Halverson tries to uses a whizzer to turn Mazany, but is blocked from doing so. >Wanting to take it to the ground, Mazany attempts to drag Halverson down into her guard. >The attempt is successful, Halverson is sucked down into her guard. >Mazany raises her legs and tries to get Halverson into a triangle choke. >Halverson doesn't let Mazany get it. >Halverson stands and gets out of guard, then backs off, wanting the fight standing. >Mazany catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, getting it! Halverson manages to pull guard. >Mazany begins trying to pass the guard. >Mazany gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. >Mazany attempts to armbar Halverson from side control. >Mazany gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Halverson has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Gina Mazany! Official Result: Gina 'Danger' Mazany defeats Jessica 'Raising Havoc' Halverson (Submission (Armbar) in 4:45 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Middleweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/jonasbillsteinctc71_zps3475418f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/jonasbillsteinctc71_zps3475418f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/shawnmarchandctc71_zps5208e4e9.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/shawnmarchandctc71_zps5208e4e9.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >Stepping back, Marchand creates a bit of distance. >Marchand swings wildly to get Billstein to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Billstein looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown. >Billstein can't get the guillotine choke. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Billstein pulling guard. >Marchand begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Billstein brings his legs up and tries to lock Marchand in a triangle choke. >Marchand defends well against it. >Marchand begins trying to pass the guard. >Billstein comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Marchand in guard. >Billstein brings his legs up and tries to lock Marchand in a triangle choke. >Marchand blocks the attempt. >Marchand attempts to pass guard. >Billstein keeps Marchand in guard. >Billstein throws out some punches, but Marchand leans back to avoid them. >Marchand begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Marchand struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Billstein bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >There wasn't enough separation though, Marchand is able to catch him and secure side control. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Marchand begins trying to get himself behind Billstein. >Marchand struggles but cannot get behind Billstein. >Billstein tries to sweep Marchand but can't. >Marchand looks to get a mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Billstein tries to move to guard, but Marchand doesn't allow it. >Marchand tries to ensnare Billstein in an americana. >Billstein fights off the americana attempt. >Marchand blocks an attempted sweep. >Marchand looks to roll Billstein slightly and slip behind. >Marchand struggles but cannot get behind Billstein. >Billstein tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Marchand. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Marchand throws a couple of wild punches as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Billstein sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Billstein saw it coming and got out of range. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A speculative right hand from Marchand doesn't find a home. >Not letting Marchand settle, Billstein moves in closer. >Jonas Billstein doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Shawn Marchand doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >A tired-looking Billstein throws some ragged looping punches to get Marchand to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Marchand attempts to snare Billstein in a guillotine off the takedown. >The takedown is too good, the attempted guillotine is lost. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Marchand is left on his back pulling guard. >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 for the start of the round! >Billstein counters a left jab by hitting a left. >A jab misses, allowing Marchand to counter-strike with a crisp left hand punch. >Billstein, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >Marchand stuffs the takedown, so Billstein has to settle for pushing him up against the cage. >Billstein has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Marchand down. >The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Marchand is left on his back and has to pull guard. >Jonas Billstein seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >He did cut an awful lot of weight for this fight, perhaps that is a contributing factor to his fatigue. >Billstein attempts to pass guard. >Marchand keeps his guard secure. >Marchand tries to sweep Billstein but doesn't get anywhere. >Billstein starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Billstein blocks Marchand as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >We move into the second half of this round. >Billstein begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Jonas Billstein looks totally gassed. >Marchand tries to sweep Billstein but can't do it. >Shawn Marchand seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Billstein fires away with big punches, but Marchand keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Marchand brings his legs up and tries to lock Billstein in a triangle choke. >Billstein blocks the triangle attempt. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >A couple of sloppy right hands are used to set up a tired-looking takedown attempt from Billstein. >Marchand sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Marchand avoids the takedown attempt. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Billstein slips past a left jab and fires back with a jab. >Billstein steps back to avoid a left jab. >Marchand counters a left jab with a straight left. >A tired-looking Billstein approaches, looking for a takedown. >Billstein doesn't get the takedown, Marchand saw it coming and was equal to it. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Billstein wants to wrestle Marchand. >Marchand uses his strikes to stop Billstein from getting close enough to grapple. >The gas tank looks empty on Shawn Marchand. >We move into the second half of this round. >A jab misses and Billstein counters with some big right hands! >A drained-looking Billstein tries to close the distance between them. >Marchand is pulled into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Billstein is trying to push Marchand up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Marchand pinned to the cage. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Billstein misses with a foot stomp. >Billstein has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Marchand down. >Marchand digs in and manages to defend the takedown. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. >All three judges have given the victory to Billstein. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jonas Billstein! Official Result: Jonas Billstein defeats 'Machine Gun' Shawn Marchand (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/carlosfilhoctc71_zps5af8efbc.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/carlosfilhoctc71_zps5af8efbc.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/craigbrownctc71_zps8d54f782.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/craigbrownctc71_zps8d54f782.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! >Guto Inocente slips past a left jab and counters with a body kick. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Brown and Guto Inocente break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Brown takes a jab. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Guto Inocente uses the jab. >Moving forward, Guto Inocente counters a left jab with a couple of jabs and a right cross. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Brown misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Guto Inocente steps in to put some pressure on. >Guto Inocente drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Brown in with a feint. >An errant jab sets Guto Inocente up to counter-strike with a nice left hand. >Guto Inocente snaps off a crisp jab. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Guto Inocente catches Brown with a solid left jab. >Brown may have a seriously damaged jaw after that shot. >Brown throws a left jab but Guto Inocente avoids it. >Guto Inocente drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Brown isn't buying it. >Guto Inocente hits Brown with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Guto Inocente lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a jab. >Guto Inocente catches Brown with a scything low kick to the front leg. >There's only so many of those strikes to the legs that can be taken before they become an issue. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Brown tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Guto Inocente. >Brown and Guto Inocente break the grapple and are apart again, circling. >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! >A feint from Guto Inocente works brilliantly, and Brown gets caught hard with a kick to the thigh. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Brown keeps his cool as Guto Inocente throws a feint to the left. >Guto Inocente catches Brown with a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body. >Guto Inocente slips past a left jab and counters with a couple of jabs and a beautiful right hook to the body. >Guto Inocente avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the ribs. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Guto Inocente avoids a quick jab and hits a nice jab. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >There's under a minute left in this round. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Guto Inocente uses a nice jab. >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! >Guto Inocente throws a right kick to the body but Brown avoids it. >Guto Inocente drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Guto Inocente catches Brown with a kick to the inside of the thigh. >Craig Brown is finding it hard to put any weight on his injured leg. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Guto Inocente stings Brown with a pair of jabs and a big right hook. >Guto Inocente hits Brown with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >There was an audible groan from the crowd there, as Craig Brown took yet another shot to the leg. >Brown throws out a quick left jab. >Not letting Brown settle at all, Guto Inocente comes in closer. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Guto Inocente stings Brown with an inside leg kick. >Guto Inocente throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Not letting up, Brown quickly steps in closer to attack Guto Inocente. >Guto Inocente slips past a left jab and counters with a body kick. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Brown circles around looking for an opening, limping badly. >Not letting Brown settle at all, Guto Inocente comes in closer. >A showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >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. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. >All three judges have given Guto Inocente the win. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho! Official Result: Carlos 'Guto' Augusto Inocente Filho defeats Craig 'Farmer' Brown (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Lightweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/alexriccictc71_zps73611660.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/alexriccictc71_zps73611660.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/ryanmachanctc71_zpsaf3ade41.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/ryanmachanctc71_zpsaf3ade41.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! >Machan isn't drawn in by Ricci feinting to his left. >Machan avoids a flurry of punches and hits a straight left. >Machan avoids a huge right hand. >Ricci feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Machan attempts to wrestle Ricci to the ground. >Ricci has the takedown scouted, he tries to grab a guillotine. >Machan gets the takedown! Ricci pulls guard. >Machan pounds away from the guard, but Ricci isn't troubled by the strikes. >Machan deflects a couple of punches that Ricci threw from below. >Machan starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He passes, but only to half guard. >Machan attempts to pass half guard. >Ricci keeps Machan in half guard. >Machan feels Ricci prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. >Machan looks to pass half guard and get side control. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Ricci gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. >Machan seizes the opportunity, Ricci was too slow and can do no more than turtle up with his opponent on top. >Machan floats over and takes the back. >Machan unloads with big right hands to the side of the head, landing several that clearly hurt Ricci. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Machan attempts to flatten Ricci out for a rear naked choke. >Ricci stays calm and defends the choke attempt well. >Machan looks to unload with some big right hands, but Ricci gets back to his feet before too many land. >Machan feints to the right, trying to draw Ricci into throwing a strike. >Machan moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >Machan comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Ricci stuffs the takedown attempt, but can't do anything about being pushed up against the cage. >Machan attempts to wrestle Ricci to the ground. >Ricci tries to hook a guillotine as Machan goes for the takedown. >Ricci, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown. >The takedown leaves Ricci seated with his back pressed against the cage. >Machan tries to smother Ricci against the cage, but he squirms free. >Ricci tries a sweep, but doesn't budge Machan. >Machan begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Breathing very hard, Ryan Machan is looking ragged. >Machan blocks an attempted sweep. >Machan tries to put Ricci into a guillotine choke. >Ricci gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Ryan Machan! Official Result: Ryan Machan defeats Alex Ricci (Submission (Guillotine) in 8:38 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Lightweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/joannecalderwoodctc71_zpse80b74f5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/joannecalderwoodctc71_zpse80b74f5.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/sallykrumdiackctc71_zps4219ccf7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/sallykrumdiackctc71_zps4219ccf7.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! >Calderwood tries for a left jab but Krumdiack moves out of range. >Calderwood tries for a spinning back fist but Krumdiack moves out of range. >Krumdiack comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Calderwood. >Calderwood is pulled into a grapple. >Krumdiack is trying to push Calderwood so that her back is up against the cage. >Calderwood isn't going anywhere though, and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely. >Krumdiack hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting Krumdiack settle, Calderwood moves in closer. >Calderwood throws a left jab but Krumdiack avoids it. >Krumdiack moves out of range of a flurry of punches. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Krumdiack the opportunity to counter with a crisp jab. >A speculative right hand from Calderwood doesn't find a home. >Krumdiack seems to be waiting for Calderwood to make a move. >Calderwood throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Krumdiack doesn't press the issue, allowing Calderwood to circle. >Calderwood throws a leg kick but Krumdiack avoids it. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Using her wrestling skills, Krumdiack is trying to push Calderwood up against the cage. >Krumdiack can't do it though, and Calderwood is able to get free. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Krumdiack steps back to avoid a left jab. >Krumdiack counters an attempted body kick with a left jab to the cheek. >Krumdiack comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Calderwood. >Strikes from Calderwood keep Krumdiack from stepping in too close, and she is forced to step back. >Krumdiack counters a left jab with a stinging left jab. >Krumdiack counters a left jab by hitting a crisp left hand punch. >Krumdiack looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Calderwood. >Not wanting to grapple, Calderwood uses strikes to keep Krumdiack at a distance. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Krumdiack counters a wayward left jab with a crisp left hand punch. >Krumdiack comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Calderwood. >Calderwood tries to counter Krumdiack with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves. >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! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Calderwood is looking to hit Krumdiack on the counter. >They come together and strike, but neither can land a clean shot. >Calderwood counters a left jab with a jab. >Krumdiack avoids a flurry of punches. >Krumdiack throws a looping punch, but Calderwood avoids it. >Calderwood steps in closer to force the issue. >Joanne Calderwood doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Despite being tired, Calderwood looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Krumdiack. >Standing her ground, Krumdiack looks happy to engage Calderwood in the pocket. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >A left jab misses, Krumdiack counters with a clean left jab. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >A left jab misses, Calderwood counters with a solid right hook to the body. >Calderwood throws a left jab but Krumdiack uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Moving in closer, Krumdiack looks like she may want to wrestle Calderwood. >Not wanting to grapple, Calderwood uses strikes to keep Krumdiack at a distance. >Krumdiack comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Calderwood. >Calderwood throws a vicious right uppercut first, but it just misses. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Krumdiack looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Calderwood. >Calderwood tries to counter Krumdiack with an enormous right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves. >Calderwood throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >Krumdiack tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >Calderwood has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Krumdiack has to pull guard. >Joanne Calderwood seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Calderwood tries to pound on Krumdiack with elbow strikes, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. >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! >Krumdiack slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a crisp left hand punch. >Krumdiack slips past an attempted big right hand and counters with a nice left hand. >A left hand misses, allowing Krumdiack to counter with a straight left. >Krumdiack is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Krumdiack is now standing in the pocket. >Krumdiack slips past a jab and scores with a crisp left jab. >Calderwood dodges a jab, and fires back with a clean left jab. >Krumdiack sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a punch. >Krumdiack uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and she hits a straight left. >The gas tank looks empty on Joanne Calderwood. >We move into the second half of this round. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Krumdiack backs away from Calderwood, creating some space between them. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Krumdiack to fire back with a jab. >Krumdiack avoids a jab and scores with a jab. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Krumdiack misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Not letting up, Calderwood steps in closer to pressure Krumdiack into action. >Krumdiack steps back to avoid a left jab. >Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. >The official decisions are being reported now. >Judge #1 has called it a victory for Calderwood. >Judge #2 has given Krumdiack the win. >Judge #3 has given Krumdiack the win. >The winner, by split decision, is Sally Krumdiack! Official Result: Sally Krumdiack defeats Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast on Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, HBO in Canada and the USA, and Various Channels Around The World</div> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout: Chris Clements Retirement</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/seanpiersonctc71_zps03e7390d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/seanpiersonctc71_zps03e7390d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/chrisclementsctc71_zps3955795b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/chrisclementsctc71_zps3955795b.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Clements to fire back with a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the right knee. >Clements tries for a left jab but Pierson moves out of range. >Pierson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Clements. >Clements uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Pierson cannot get close enough to grapple. >Pierson avoids a barrage of big right hands. >An errant jab sets Clements up to counter-strike with a left. >Pierson keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting up, Clements quickly steps in closer to attack Pierson. >Pierson steps back to avoid a leg kick. >Pierson keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Not letting up, Clements quickly steps in closer to attack Pierson. >Clements counters a wayward right jab with a flurry of quick punches. >Pierson steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >A straight left from Clements fails to land. >Pierson quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Pierson looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Clements. >Clements uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Pierson cannot get close enough to grapple. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Clements counters a flurry of punches with a crisp left hand punch. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Pierson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Clements. >Clements now has Pierson standing in the pocket. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >A leg kick gets checked by Pierson. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Pierson steps back and creates some space. >Clements keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Pierson comes in closer to press the issue. >A jab misses and Clements counters with a right kick to the thigh. >Sean Pierson won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >A straight right fails to land and Clements is able to fire back with a hard right kick to the legs. >Pierson throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Clements steps in closer to force the issue. >Chris Clements looks very tired out there. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Clements to fire back with a solid left. >Clements throws a swift jab but doesn't do any damage. >Not letting up, Pierson steps in closer to pressure Clements into action. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Clements counters a flurry of punches with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Pierson counters a weak right kick with a right jab to the cheek. >An errant jab sets Clements up to counter-strike with a hard right kick to the legs. >Sean Pierson looks hurt, he is limping quite badly. >Pierson looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Clements. >Pierson gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Pierson steps back to avoid a kick to the body. >Moving in closer, Pierson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Clements throws a big right hook first, but it just misses. >Chris Clements looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Moving in closer, Pierson looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Pierson is in the pocket, ready to attack Clements. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Pierson sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a flurry of quick punches. >Clements slips past a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a punch. >Checking a leg kick, Pierson counters back immediately with a right hook to the body. >Clements uses head movement to slip past a punch, then hits a great right hand, Pierson is knocked down! >Clements starts pounding away on Pierson, looking to finish him off! >Clements can't put Pierson away, and gets sucked into half guard. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Clements throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Clements throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Pierson tries to sweep Clements but can't do it. >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! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Pierson has been instructed to push the pace and try to overwhelm Clements in this round. >A leg kick misses badly, giving Pierson an opening to score with two big left hands! >Sean Pierson is breathing very hard. >Chris Clements looks totally gassed. >Seeing a low kick coming, Pierson strikes first with a barrage of big lefts, knocking Clements down! >Clements recovers his wits quickly, and waits for Pierson to make a move. >On his back, Clements watches as Pierson comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. >Clements is unable to prevent Pierson from getting side control. >Pierson attempts to move to mount. >Clements keeps Pierson from mounting him. >From the looks of things, I don't think Sean Pierson has much energy left. >Clements tries to pull guard on Pierson but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >Pierson tries to get into the mount position. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Clements tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Pierson. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Pierson attempts to move to mount. >Pierson struggles but cannot mount Clements. >Pierson blocks Clements as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Pierson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Pierson tries to lock Clements in an armbar. >Clements stops Pierson from applying it. >Clements tries to move to guard, but Pierson doesn't allow it. >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: Clements. >Judge #2 has given Pierson the win. >Judge #3 has called it a victory for Clements. >Clements wins by split decision! >Post-Fight: Pierson 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: Chris 'The Menace' Clements defeats Sean 'The Punisher' Pierson (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/jessicaandradectc71_zps2a70dc14.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/jessicaandradectc71_zps2a70dc14.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/raquelpenningtonctc71_zpsd830b438.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/raquelpenningtonctc71_zpsd830b438.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>This match is for the CTC Womens HW Tournament title. >We are underway! >Andrade throws a leg kick but Pennington avoids it. >Pennington is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Andrade. >Not wanting to grapple, Andrade uses strikes to keep Pennington at a distance. >Andrade slips past a left jab and fires back with some big right hands! >Pennington backs off but does not look at all steady on her feet, she has clearly been rocked by that last blow! >Pennington gets grabbed in a guillotine! Andrade pulls them down to the mat, looking to finish! >Andrade gets a guillotine but cannot get Pennington to tap out! >It looks like Pennington must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. >The guillotine is finally released, Andrade may have gassed her arms trying to force the tap out. >Pennington attempts to pass guard. >She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Andrade pulls Pennington in close, then glances an elbow strike off the side of the head. >Andrade doesn't allow Pennington to smother her against the ground. >Andrade tries to ensnare Pennington in a triangle. >Pennington blocks the triangle attempt. >Pennington lies on top of Andrade, basically smothering her. >Pennington begins trying to pass the guard. >Andrade keeps Pennington in guard. >Andrade attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Pennington blocks the attempt. >Pennington tries to smother Andrade, but she squirms free. >Andrade tries to sweep Pennington but doesn't get anywhere. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Moving in closer, Pennington looks like she may want to wrestle Andrade. >To counter, Andrade fires off a strike which doesn't miss by much. >Pennington comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Andrade. >Not keen on wrestling Pennington, Andrade uses movement to keep out of reach. >Pennington is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >She gets into range. >Seeing a right kick to the body coming, Pennington darts in and counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >Andrade gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking her head back. >Pennington dodges a jab, and fires back with a jab. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Pennington hits a punch. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Pennington is trying to muscle Andrade up against the cage. >Pennington manages it, and controls Andrade up against the cage. >Smothered against the cage, Andrade is trapped there, unable to do anything but take the occasional nasty short punch to the ribs, for over a minute. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Andrade is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. >Andrade is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. >Pennington smothers Andrade against the cage and stomps down on her foot. >Showing her ability to control opponents, Pennington smothers Andrade against the cage while nailing her with short strikes to the body for the remainder of the round. >Jessica Andrade doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. >Round one ends as time expires. >Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >A left jab misses and Pennington strikes back with a left. >Pennington counters a right kick to the legs with a flurry of small strikes. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Moving forward, Pennington counters a left jab with a nice jab. >Andrade feints an attack, keeping Pennington on her toes. >Pennington shoots in for a takedown. >Andrade tries to avoid Pennington. >Pennington doesn't get the takedown, Andrade avoided it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Pennington looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Andrade. >Pennington moves into the pocket. >Pennington sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a sequence of quick punches. >Slipping past the blow, Andrade counters an attempted knock out punch with a crisp left. >Andrade lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a nice jab. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Andrade slips past a straight punch and hits a punch. >Andrade slips past a straight punch and hits a straight left. >Raquel Pennington looks very tired out there. >A left jab misses, giving Andrade the chance to hit back with a nice left. >Using good head movement, Andrade ducks under a punch and scores with a crisp left jab. >The time runs out on round two. >The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round.</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, her corner told Pennington to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Andrade counters a wayward left jab with a swift right kick to the leg. >A body kick misses, giving Pennington an opening to score with a jab. >There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Pennington. >The takedown is stuffed, so Pennington has to go to settle for pushing Andrade up against the cage. >Andrade is trapped up against the cage and takes repeated small punches to the body from that position. This goes on for roughly half a minute. >Pennington keeps Andrade up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. >Jessica Andrade seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Showing good control, Pennington keeps Andrade stuck against the cage and hits her with short punches to the body for about sixty seconds. >From the looks of things, I don't think Raquel Pennington has much energy left. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Pennington attempts to wrestle Andrade to the ground. >She has the takedown! Andrade pulls guard. >Pennington throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. >Pennington throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Andrade grabs an arm and raises her legs, trying to lock Pennington into a triangle choke. >Pennington defends well against it. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Pennington throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. >Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Andrade counters a left jab by hitting a straight left. >Andrade counters a left jab with a crisp jab. >Although visibly tired, Andrade looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Andrade can't get near enough to engage, Pennington uses strikes to keep her out of range. >Pennington avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a barrage of big punches on Andrade! >Pennington sees a low kick being set up and takes the opportunity to strike first with a crisp left. >Andrade uses head movement to slip past a vicious right and she hits a straight left. >Raquel Pennington looks exhausted. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Andrade hits a left hook to the body. >Pennington uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Pennington steps back and creates some space. >A speculative right hand from Pennington doesn't find a home. >Andrade presses in closer to attack. >Pennington avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >Jessica Andrade looks totally gassed. >Andrade comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >Andrade is in the pocket, ready to attack Pennington. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Pennington checks a low kick and then steps forward to hit a nice jab. >Pennington dodges a jab, and fires back with a barrage of punches, eventually putting Andrade down! >Pennington starts pounding away on Andrade, looking to finish her off! >Pennington pounds away, Andrade is barely able to offer any defence at all! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >Raquel Pennington takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Raquel Pennington defeats Jessica 'Bate Estaca' Andrade (TKO (Strikes) in 4:59 of round 4). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Raquel Pennington Wins The Season 4 Womens Heavyweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Flyweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/johndodsonctc71_zps92317d9e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/johndodsonctc71_zps92317d9e.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/patrunezctc71_zpsdccf73a1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/patrunezctc71_zpsdccf73a1.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The CTC Flyweight Tournament title is on the line. >Round one begins! >Dodson throws a right jab but Runez avoids it. >An errant jab sets Dodson up to counter-strike with a straight right. >An exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Dodson drops his shoulder and feints to step in, but Runez isn't buying it. >Runez counters a wayward low left kick with a straight left. >Dodson glances a strike off the side of the shoulder. >Not letting Dodson settle, Runez moves in closer. >There's a takedown attempt from Runez. >Dodson sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Dodson avoided Runez. >Dodson slips past a left jab and counters with a series of quick rights. >A straight left from Runez fails to land. >Not letting Runez settle at all, Dodson comes in closer. >An attempted body kick misses and Runez fires back with a stinging left jab. >Dodson feints to the right, trying to draw Runez into throwing a strike. >Runez goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Dodson to cover up, then shoots in. >Dodson attempts to avoid Runez as he shoots in. >Dodson avoids the takedown attempt. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Dodson tries for a leg kick but Runez moves out of range. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Runez comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Dodson tries to avoid Runez. >Runez doesn't get the takedown, Dodson avoided it. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Runez has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Dodson to the ground. >Dodson blocks the takedown attempt. >A whizzer almost allows Dodson to create enough space to get free, but Runez shuts that opportunity down. >Runez is looking to muscle Dodson back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Dodson pinned to the cage. >Runez goes to use some dirty boxing, but Dodson is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. >Dodson is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about a minute. >Showing his ability to exert control, Runez smothers Dodson up against the cage for a minute or more, wearing him down with occasional sharp punches to the ribs. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >An errant jab sets Runez up to counter-strike with a stinging left jab. >Dodson counters a left jab by hitting a nice right hand. >Dodson throws a barrage of big lefts but Runez is quick to move out of range. >Dodson looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Standing his ground, Runez looks happy to engage Dodson in the pocket. >Covering up, Runez absorbs a combination of rights and lefts. >Runez comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Runez eats a stiff counter left hand and almost goes down! >Dodson looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Runez sees a chance for a takedown attempt, and Dodson, caught by surprise, has to pull guard. >We move into the second half of this round. >Dodson doesn't allow Runez to smother him against the ground. >Runez can't control Dodson, who scoots them both backward until they are resting against the side of the cage. >Using the cage for support, Dodson manages to stand up, bringing Runez up too. >With Dodson stuck against the cage, Runez gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >The underhooks allow Runez to easily trip Dodson and send him to the ground. >Dodson winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Runez pressing onto him. >Dodson is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Runez off of him. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Runez attempts to guillotine Dodson, who is stuck against the cage. >Dodson gets caught in a guillotine, but is not tapping! >It looks like Dodson must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in. >Runez eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission. >Dodson is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Runez off of him. >The time runs out on round two. >That round certainly got the fans going.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Dodson darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Runez to commit to throwing a strike. >Moving in closer, Runez looks like he may want to wrestle Dodson. >He pulls Dodson into a grapple. >Pat Runez doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Runez tries to wrestle Dodson backward and up against the cage. >Dodson ends up backed against the cage. >Runez stomps down on his opponent's foot. >John Dodson is looking really tired. >With the cage trapping Dodson, Runez gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >Dodson will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Runez, but does give up his back in the struggle. >Dodson tries to get clear of the grapple, but Runez holds him in place. >Dodson waits for Runez to try some dirty boxing, then quickly spins, ending up facing Runez, who has his back up against the cage. >Dodson breaks the grapple and prepares to launch some strikes at Runez. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Dodson, in the pocket, throws a vicious right uppercut but Runez covers up and absorbs it. >Looking tired, Runez comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Dodson. >Dodson finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Pat Runez seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Runez is looking to muscle Dodson back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Dodson pinned to the cage. >Runez goes to use some dirty boxing, but Dodson is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. >John Dodson looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Dodson waits for Runez to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Dodson steps back to achieve some separation from Runez and gets ready to strike. >Standing in the pocket, Runez shows excellent head movement to dodge a huge right hand. >Runez sees a left kick coming and strikes first with a punch. >Time expires and we come to the end of round three. >That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Dodson slips out of the way of a jab. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Dodson to fire back with a series of quick rights. >Runez, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Dodson. >Dodson ends up grappling for supremacy with Runez. >Pat Runez looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Runez is looking to muscle Dodson back against the cage. >Dodson ends up backed against the cage. >Dodson is trapped against the cage and held there, unable to do anything, for about half a minute. >We move into the second half of this round. >Runez tries dirty boxing, but Dodson out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >John Dodson looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Dodson tries to foot stomp Runez, but he puts himself off balance and gets turned around against the cage. >Runez launches an elbow strike but Dodson is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Runez is the one against the cage. >Dodson moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Dodson uses a flurry of quick punches to sting Runez. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Using head movement, Dodson slips past a left jab and counters with a great hook, knocking Runez out instantly! >John Dodson takes the victory by way of Knock Out! Official Result: John 'The Magician' Dodson defeats Pat Runez (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:44 of round 4). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">John Dodson Wins The 2015 Spring Series Flyweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Heavyweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/joshbarnettctc71_zps46d2c5ea.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/joshbarnettctc71_zps46d2c5ea.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/ryanmartinezctc71_zpsc4728880.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/ryanmartinezctc71_zpsc4728880.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The CTC Heavyweight Tournament title is on the line. >And here we go! >Barnett slips out of the way of a jab. >A nice combination fails to land, allowing Barnett to hit back with a solid left. >Martinez looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Barnett ends up grappling for supremacy with Martinez. >Martinez is trying to push Barnett so that his back is up against the cage. >Martinez achieves it, pinning Barnett to the cage. >Barnett is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. >Martinez smothers Barnett up against the cage while using the occasional short sharp punch to the body, keeping him stuck there for a full minute. >Showing his ability to control opponents, Martinez smothers Barnett against the cage while nailing him with short strikes to the body for about sixty seconds. >Martinez stomps down on his opponent's foot. >Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. >Moving in closer, Martinez looks like he may want to wrestle Barnett. >He pulls Barnett into a grapple. >Martinez is trying to push Barnett so that his back is up against the cage. >Martinez does it, Barnett is stuck with his back to the cage. >Barnett uses his wrestling skills to prevent Martinez from attacking with dirty boxing. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Martinez launches an elbow strike but Barnett is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Martinez is the one against the cage. >Barnett tries to take Martinez down. >Barnett tries hard but cannot get Martinez off of his feet. >Ryan Martinez looks very tired out there. >Circling out, Martinez breaks free of Barnett and regroups in the center. >Barnett throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Barnett is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Barnett, turtled up, takes a short knee strike to the side of the head. >Martinez looks to unload with some big left hands, but Barnett gets back to his feet before too many land. >Looking tired, Martinez comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Barnett. >Barnett ends up grappling for supremacy with Martinez. >Ryan Martinez looks very, very tired. >Martinez tries to wrestle Barnett backward and up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Barnett pinned to the cage. >Martinez looks for a knee strike, but Barnett out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Showing good control, Barnett keeps Martinez stuck against the cage and hits him with short punches to the body for the remainder of the round. >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! >Martinez counters a flurry of punches by hitting a leg kick. >Ryan Martinez looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >A wayward low left kick allows Barnett to hit a series of big punches, putting Martinez down on the ground! >Breathing very hard, Josh Barnett is looking ragged. >Barnett senses victory and starts to unload with punches! >Barnett pounds away with strikes. >Unless he finds a way out of this position soon, Martinez is going to lose this fight! >With Martinez stuck and taking a pounding, the referee has to stop the match! >Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Josh 'The Warmaster' Barnett defeats Ryan Martinez (TKO (Strikes) in 2:05 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Josh Barnett Wins The 2015 Spring Series Heavyweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Middleweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/jakerosholtctc71_zps5dfd9c5a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/jakerosholtctc71_zps5dfd9c5a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/danillovillefortctc71_zps02c138ac.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/danillovillefortctc71_zps02c138ac.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>This match is for the CTC Middleweight Tournament title. >We are underway! >Rosholt slips past a left jab and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >Rosholt looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Villefort. >To counter, Villefort fires off a left but only finds the gloves. >Villefort throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Villefort is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Rosholt pounds away, the turtled up Villefort is in serious trouble! >Villefort is rolled over onto his back, where Rosholt secures side control. >Rosholt relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Villefort stand too. >Moving in closer, Rosholt looks like he may want to wrestle Villefort. >Villefort moves in too, and they start to grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Rosholt is trying to push Villefort up against the cage. >Rosholt does it, Villefort is stuck with his back to the cage. >Rosholt shows great control, keeping Villefort pressed against the cage while punishing him with sharp strikes to the body for roughly half a minute. >Rosholt attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Villefort is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. >Villefort catches an unsuspecting Rosholt in a standing guillotine! >Villefort gets the guillotine fully applied and Rosholt has to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Danillo Villefort! Official Result: Danillo 'Indio' Villefort defeats Jake Rosholt (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:49 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Danillo Villefort Wins The 2015 Spring Series Middleweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Middleweight Title Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/mamedkhalidovctc71_zps18446ea1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/mamedkhalidovctc71_zps18446ea1.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/dustinjacobyctc71_zps42713b38.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/dustinjacobyctc71_zps42713b38.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>This match is for the CTC Middleweight title. >We are underway! >Jacoby feints rushing in, but Khalidov doesn't fall for it. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Khalidov to fire back with a solid left jab. >Jacoby looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Khalidov tries to counter Jacoby with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves. >Khalidov chooses to shoot in on Jacoby. >Jacoby sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Jacoby has to pull guard. >In guard, Khalidov begins working to pass to side control. >Jacoby comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Khalidov in guard. >Jacoby tries to ensnare Khalidov in a triangle. >Khalidov brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control. >Khalidov attempts to move to mount. >Jacoby doesn't let Khalidov get the mount, and so he remains at side control. >Khalidov blocks Jacoby as he tries a transition to guard. >Khalidov begins trying to get himself into mount. >Khalidov struggles but cannot mount Jacoby. >Jacoby tries to pull guard on Khalidov but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. >Jacoby takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. >Khalidov throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Khalidov blocks Jacoby as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Khalidov attempts to armbar Jacoby from side control. >An armbar is applied, Jacoby is trapped! >No! Jacoby manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Khalidov blocks an attempt to pull guard. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Jacoby bobs and weaves. >Khalidov quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >Khalidov uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Jacoby tries to avoid the takedown. >He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Jacoby has to pull guard. >In guard, Khalidov throws a couple of punches designed to keep Jacoby guessing. >Time slips away as Khalidov successfully keeps Jacoby stuck against the ground. >Khalidov smothers Jacoby with his body by pushing forward and down. >Khalidov attempts to pass guard. >Khalidov isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Khalidov gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Jacoby quickly scrambles. >It's a bad choice though, as Khalidov seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Khalidov attempts an armbar. >Jacoby gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! >No! Jacoby manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >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>>We are back underway! >It sounded like his corner told Khalidov to attempt to get Jacoby to the floor in this round. >Khalidov steps back to avoid a left jab. >Jacoby looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Khalidov finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Jacoby is trying to muscle Khalidov up against the cage. >Jacoby does it, Khalidov is stuck with his back to the cage. >Jacoby attempts to establish some dominance with his wrestling, but Khalidov is too hard to keep controlled against the cage. >Khalidov finds room to apply a standing guillotine! >The guillotine is locked in, tight enough that Jacoby has to tap out! >Mamed 'Cannibal' Khalidov takes the win by submission! Official Result: Mamed 'Cannibal' Khalidov defeats Dustin Jacoby (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:08 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Mamed Khalidov Retains The CTC Middleweight Title!</div> <div style="text-align:center">Defenses: 1 (Dustin Jacoby)</div> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/resultsctc71_zps7596aeb3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/resultsctc71_zps7596aeb3.png</a> Attendance: 6,788 Ticket Sales: $1,018,200 TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 649,710 TV Viewers (HBO): 1,732,560 TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America: 1,515,990 TV Viewers (J Sports): 649,710 TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 1,082,850 TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 1,840,842 TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 216,570 Critical Rating: Decent Commercial Rating: Average Fight of the Night: Gina Mazany vs. Jessica Halverson KO of the Night: John Dodson Submission of the Night: Danillo Villefort <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%2071/middleweightchampion_zpse8c245bb.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/middleweightchampion_zpse8c245bb.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/heavyweightchampion_zps2aa134b5.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/heavyweightchampion_zps2aa134b5.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/flyweightchampion_zpse794e9cb.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/flyweightchampion_zpse794e9cb.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2071/womensheavyweightchampion_zps34a4de2e.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2071/womensheavyweightchampion_zps34a4de2e.jpg</a></div> Fallout - Chris Clements confirmed his retirement from professional mixed martial arts following his fight! Clements retires with a professional record 12-6, 1 NC, with a 1-2 record in the CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Trey Houston at CTC 49, a Unanimous Decision loss to Ryan Ford at CTC 55, and a Split Decision victory over Sean Pierson at CTC 71! - Sally Krumdiack surprised everyone by announcing her retirement from professional mixed martial arts following her fight! She retires with a professional record 11-6, with a 2-1 record in the CTC, including a second round TKO loss to Jessica Rakoczy at Sunday Night Fights 1, a third round submission victory over Sarah McLeod at Sunday Night Fights 12, and a Split Decision victory over Joanne Calderwood at CTC 71! - Rodolfo Marques has been released by the CTC following his failure to pick up a win in three CTC fights! Marques leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Wilson Reis in the Quarter-Finals of the Sunday Night Fights 2 Bantamweight Tournament, a Split Decision loss to Issei Tamura at CTC 52, and a second round submission loss to Haruo Ochi at CTC 71! - Craig Brown has been released by the CTC following his failure to pick up a win in three CTC fights! Brown leaves the CTC with a promotional record 0-3, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Brandon Halsey at CTC 7, a first round submission loss to Travis Galbraith at Sunday Night Fights 20, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho at CTC 71! - Jake Rosholt suffered a head injury in his loss to Danillo Villefort, and will miss a month or two! - Craig Brown suffered a head injury in his loss to Carlos Augusto Inocente Filho, and will miss a month or two! - Shawn Marchand suffered a pectoral injury in his loss to Jonas Billstein, and will miss a month or two! Predictions None Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36)) mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · May 29, 2014

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CTC Sunday Night Fights 22: MacDonald vs. Riddle

Sunday, Week 1, June 2015 in The Praries, Ontario

MAIN EVENT

Welterweight: Rory MacDonald (18-2, 2-1 CTC) vs. Matt Riddle (10-6, 2 NC, 3-3 CTC)

Rory MacDonald opened his CTC career in the 2014 Winter Series Welterweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Claude Patrick in the Semi-Finals, and defeating Patrick Cote by first round submission in the Finals, however, he failed to take advantage of his title opportunity, losing by third round submission to Dhiego Lima! Matt Riddle opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision loss to Dhiego Lima in the Quarter-Finals of the Welterweight Championship Tournament, but earned a Unanimous Decision over Ryan McGillivray in the next fight, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Welterweight Tournament, defeating Jay Hieron by second round knock out in the Semi-Finals, before losing to John Howard by fifth round submission in the Final, he lost a Unanimous Decision to Josh Neer, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a third round TKO victory over War Machine!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Welterweight: Patrick Cote (20-11, 1-1 CTC) vs. Josh Neer (38-14-1, 5-1 CTC)

Patrick Cote opened his CTC career in the 2014 Winter Series Welterweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Jordan Mein in the Semi-Finals, before losing to Rory MacDonald by first round submission in the Finals! Josh Neer won the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament with victories over Gregor Gracie, Brock Jardine, and Cory MacDonald, then defeated Tamdan McCrory by second round knock out to win the Welterweight Title, only to lose the belt on his first defense, losing by first round knock out to John Howard, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Matt Riddle!

UNDERCARD

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

Quarter-Final Match-Ups

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Magomed Shikshabekov (9-3, 2-2 CTC) vs. Hector Ryland (MMA Debut)

Magomed Shikshabekov opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Matt MacGrath, then lost back to back fights, by third round knock out to Dan Hornbuckle, and by first round knock out to Ryan McGillivray, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a second round submission victory over Karo Parisyan! Hector Ryland is a fairly successful fighter from a Taekwondo background, he has an arsenal of creative strikes, and a strong chin, but is clueless once on the ground, and pretty easy to get there!

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Jorge Lopez (12-3, 1-0 CTC) vs. Trey Houston (12-2, 1-0 CTC)

Jorge Lopez made his CTC debut back in August of 2014, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Che Mills! Trey Houston made his CTC debut back in October of 2014, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Chris Clements!

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Bryan Baker (20-6, CTC Debut) vs. Jordan Mein (27-12, 0-1 CTC)

Bryan Baker is an All-American wrestler, with a background in Judo, he has power in his hands, works well in the clinch, and has an active guard! Since losing to Rick Hawn at Bellator 90, Baker fought three times in the Bellator cage, earning back to back victories, by first round submission over Paul Daley, and by Unanimous Decision over Chris Lozano, before losing by first round submission to Cristiano Souza in his last fight! Jordan Mein made his CTC debut in the 2014 Winter Series Welterweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Patrick Cote in the Semi-Finals!

Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final: Evan Cutts (5-0, 1-0 CTC) vs. Takenori Sato (13-8-6, CTC Debut)

Evan Cutts made his CTC debut back in October 2014, earning a first round submission victory over Mohsen Bahari! Takenori Sato has a background in Judo, and while he doesn't offer much in the striking, he has good takedowns, and a strong ground game to rely on! Sato had a four fight winning streak broken when he battled to a Split Draw with Eiji Ishikawa!

Welterweight: Tamdan McCrory (18-5, 7-2 CTC) vs. Justin Edwards (9-4, 1-1 CTC)

Tamdan McCrory was the first ever CTC Welterweight Champion, since losing that championship to Josh Neer, McCrory earned a second round submission victory over Che Mills, before entering the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over DaMarques Johnson, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Michael Hill, before losing by second round submission to Dhiego Lima in the Finals, he bounced back, winning by first round knock out over Jay Hieron in his last fight! Justin Edwards made his CTC debut in the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Dan Horbuckle in the Quarter-Finals, before losing a Unanimous Decision to Dhiego Lima in the Semi-Finals!

Welterweight: Ben Askren (13-0, 1-0 CTC) vs. Gerald Harris (23-6, 2-2 CTC)

Former Bellator Welterweight Champion Ben Askren made his CTC debut back in February, earning a third round submission victory over Krzysztof Jotko! Gerald Harris opened his CTC career in the Welterweight Championship Tournament, earning a third round knock out victory over Jay Hieron in the Quarter-Finals, before losing to Tamdan McCrory by third round submission in the Semi-Finals, he bounced back with a first round knock out victory over Jorge Santiago, before entering the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, losing to Michael Hill by second round submission in the Quarter-Finals!

Welterweight: Sheldon Westcott (7-2-1, 2-1 CTC) vs. Cory MacDonald (14-4, 2-2 CTC)

Sheldon Westcott opened his CTC career with a third round submission victory over Jonathan Goulet, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 11 Welterweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Carlos Newton in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Michael Hill in the Semi-Finals! Cory MacDonald opened his CTC career in the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament, winning by third round TKO over Carlos Eduardo Rocha in the Quarter-Finals, and winning by third round knock out over Ryan McGillivray in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round submission to Josh Neer in the Final, he lost a Unanimous Decision to Dhiego Lima in his last fight!

Welterweight: War Machine (14-7, 1-2 CTC) vs. Dan Hornbuckle (24-7, 2-2 CTC)

War Machine entered his CTC career with a third round submission loss to DaMarques Johnson, but defeated Johnson in a Unanimous Decision in their rematch, he lost by third round TKO to Matt Riddle in his last fight! Dan Hornbuckle opened his CTC career in the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament, losing by third round submission to Brock Jardine in the Quarter-Finals, he picked up back to back wins, by third round knock out over Magomed Shikshabekov, and by Split Decision over Brandon Bear, then entered the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, losing a Unanimous Decision to Justin Edwards in the Quarter-Finals!

Welterweight: Ryan McGillivray (15-9-1, 3-3 CTC) vs. Julian Lane (4-2, 0-2 CTC)

Ryan McGillivray opened his CTC career in the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament, winning by first round submission over Karo Parisyan in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round knock out to Cory MacDonald in the Semi-Finals, he lost a Unanimous Decision to Matt Riddle, then entered the Sunday Night Fights 11 Welterweight Tournament, winning by first round knock out over Magomed Shikshabekov in the Quarter-Finals, and by third round submission over Brock Jardine in the Semi-Finals, before losing by first round knock out to Michael Hill in the Finals!

Welterweight: Ryan Ford (20-5, 1-0 CTC) vs. Brock Jardine (10-4, 2-2 CTC)

Ryan Ford made his CTC debut back in December of 2014, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Chris Clements! Brock Jardine opened his CTC career in the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament, winning by third round submission over Dan Hornbuckle in the Quarter-Finals, before losing a Unanimous Decision to Josh Neer (in what is still the worst fight in CTC history!) in the Semi-Finals, he then entered the Sunday Night Fights 11 Welterweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Gregor Gracie in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by third round submission to Ryan McGillivray in the Semi-Finals!

Welterweight: Charlie Brenneman (17-6, 2-1 CTC) vs. Karl Amoussou (16-6-2, 1-1 CTC)

In their last fight Charlie Brenneman won a closely fought Split Decision, can Amoussou get his revenge! Charlie Brenneman opened his CTC career with a first round submission victory over Carlos Newton, then lost by first round TKO to Dhiego Lima, before winning the Split Decision over Amoussou! Karl Amoussou opened his CTC career with his Split Decision loss to Brenneman, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a first round TKO victory over Igor Gracie!

Welterweight: Andre Galvao (8-2, CTC Debut) vs. Pascal Krauss (11-2, CTC Debut)

Andre Galvao is one of the top BJJ practitioners in the world, who has won the World Jiu Jitsu Championships, and IBJJF Pan American Championships multiple times, and has placed very high at ADCC as well! His wrestling, and striking are weaknesses, and his chin has yet to be tested, but if he can get a fight to the ground, it's generally over! Galvao is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Takuya Sato in Shooto that won him the Shooto Middleweight Title, which he vacated to compete in the CTC! Pascal Krauss is a former German National Boxing Champion, and also has a background in wrestling, he has crisp technical striking, and a smothering top game, though conditioning can be a problem! Krauss is coming off back to back losses in the UFC, Unanimous Decision losses to John Hathaway, and Erick Silva!

Welterweight: Krzysztof Jotko (12-1, 0-1 CTC) vs. Sergio Junior (31-12-3, 1-0 CTC)

Krzysztof Jotko made his CTC debut back in February, losing by third round submission to Ben Askren! Sergio Junior made his CTC debut back in June of 2014, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Nathan Gunn!

Welterweight: Michael Hill (6-1, 6-1 CTC) vs. Matt MacGrath (12-8, 2-1 CTC)

Michael Hill opened his CTC career with first round finishes of Nathan Gunn, and Keto Allen before entering the Sunday Night Fights 11 Welterweight Tournament, earning a second round TKO victory over Rich Attonito in the Quarter-Finals, a Unanimous Decision victory over Sheldon Westcott in the Semi-Finals, and a first round knock out victory over Ryan McGillivray in the Finals to earn a spot in the Season 3 Welterweight Tournament, where he defeated Gerald Harris by second round submission in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Tamdan McCrory in the Semi-Finals! Matt MacGrath opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Magomed Shikshabekov, but turned things around, earning back to back Unanimous Decision victories over Keto Allen, and Nathan Gunn!

Welterweight: Gavin Neil (9-2, 1-1 CTC) vs. Igor Gracie (7-4, 1-1 CTC)

Gavin Neil opened his CTC career with a second round submission victory over Jason Heit, but lost by third round submission to Gary Wright in his last fight! Igor Gracie opened his CTC career with a first round TKO loss to Karl Amoussou, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a second round submission victory over Carlos Newton!

Weigh-In Results

Rory MacDonald (170) vs. Matt Riddle (170)

Patrick Cote (170) vs. Josh Neer (170)

Tamdan McCrory (170) vs. Justin Edwards (170)

Ben Askren (170) vs. Gerald Harris (170)

Sheldon Westcott (170) vs. Cory MacDonald (170)

Magomed Shikshabekov (170) vs. Hector Ryland (170)

War Machine (170) vs. Dan Hornbuckle (170)

Jorge Lopez (170) vs. Trey Houston (170)

Ryan McGillivray (170) vs. Julian Lane (170)

Bryan Baker (170) vs. Jordan Mein (170)

Ryan Ford (170) vs. Brock Jardine (170)

Evan Cutts (170) vs. Takenori Sato (170)

Charlie Brenneman (170) vs. Karl Amoussou (170)

Andre Galvao (170) vs. Pascal Krauss (170)

Krzysztof Jotko (170) vs. Sergio Junior (170)

Michael Hill (170) vs. Matt MacGrath (170)

Gavin Neil (170) vs. Igor Gracie (170)

CTC Sunday Night Fights 22: MacDonald vs. Riddle Full Fight Card

WW: Rory MacDonald vs. Matt Riddle

WW: Patrick Cote vs. Josh Neer

WW Final: Shikshabekov/Ryland/Lopez/Houston vs. Baker/Mein/Cutts/Sato

WW: Tamdan McCrory vs. Justin Edwards

WW SF: Shikshabekov/Ryland vs. Lopez/Houston

WW: Ben Askren vs. Gerald Harris

WW SF: Baker/Mein vs. Cutts/Sato

WW: Sheldon Westcott vs. Cory MacDonald

WW QF: Magomed Shikshabeko vs. Hector Ryland

WW: War Machine vs. Dan Hornbuckle

WW QF: Jorge Lopez vs. Trey Houston

WW: Ryan McGillivray vs. Julian Lane

WW QF: Bryan Baker vs. Jordan Mein

WW: Ryan Ford vs. Brock Jardine

WW QF: Evan Cutts vs. Takenori Sato

WW: Charlie Brenneman vs. Karl Amoussou

WW: Andre Galvao vs. Pascal Krauss

WW: Krzysztof Jotko vs. Sergio Junior

WW: Michael Hill vs. Matt MacGrath

WW: Gavin Neil vs. Igor Gracie

CageRage · May 30, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/95CTCSundayNightFights22_zpsf6b9dbf0.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/95CTCSundayNightFights22_zpsf6b9dbf0.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Sunday, Week 1, June 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Calgary, Alberta</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Dish Network in Canada and the USA</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On DirecTV Latin America in Mexico, South, and Central America</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Primetime in the United Kingdom</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Sky Italia in Europe</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Russia PPV in Russia</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%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/gavinneilctcsnf22_zps49fcbfe3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/gavinneilctcsnf22_zps49fcbfe3.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/igorgraciectcsnf22_zps13a3be71.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/igorgraciectcsnf22_zps13a3be71.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! >Neil feints rushing in, but Gracie doesn't fall for it. >Neil comes in closer, looking to clinch with Gracie. >Gracie uses his strikes to stop Neil from getting close enough to clinch. >Neil looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gracie. >Gracie moves in too, and they start to grapple. >Neil is looking to muscle Gracie back against the cage. >Neil achieves it, pinning Gracie to the cage. >With Gracie stuck against the cage, Neil tries to complete a takedown. >Gracie tries to hook a guillotine as Neil goes for the takedown. >The takedown is completed, but Gracie is on his back with a guillotine applied! >Gracie gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out! >Gracie must not have it totally sunk in. >The hold is released, Gracie realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. >Neil looks to pass guard and get side control. >Gracie keeps his guard secure. >Grabbing an arm, Gracie attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Neil blocks the attempt. >Neil looks to get past the guard. >Gracie keeps Neil in guard. >Securing an arm, Gracie then brings his legs up and tries to lock Neil in a triangle choke. >Neil blocks the triangle attempt. >Neil lies on top of Gracie, basically smothering him. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Neil lies on top of Gracie, basically smothering him. >Neil starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Neil doesn't let Gracie pull him in close to be smothered. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Gracie misses with an attempted right hook to the body. >Neil doesn't let Gracie settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Neil is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Backing off, Gracie makes sure to keep out of range. >Neil comes in closer, looking to clinch with Gracie. >He pulls Gracie into a Muay Thai clinch. >Neil finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Gracie to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Gracie throws a left jab but Neil avoids it. >Neil hits a kick to the body. >Backing out of range, Neil circles tentatively. >Gracie doesn't press the issue, allowing Neil to circle. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Neil feints going high, but Gracie doesn't buy it. >Gracie avoids a body kick. >Neil feints going high, but Gracie doesn't buy it. >Gracie narrowly misses Neil with a right uppercut. >Neil doesn't let Gracie settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Neil looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Neil is in the pocket, ready to attack Gracie. >Gracie covers up to take several right hands. >Gavin Neil doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Gracie circles away, creating some distance between them. >Gracie circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting up, Neil quickly steps in closer to attack Gracie. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Gracie swiftly avoids a barrage of big punches. >Neil throws a left jab but Gracie avoids it. >From the looks of things, I don't think Gavin Neil has much energy left. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Gracie circles around Neil. >Neil quickly gets in closer, looking to attack. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Neil feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Gracie throws three punches in quick succession, but Neil was out of range. >Neil presses in closer to attack. >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>>Round three begins! >Gracie counters a left jab with a left. >Gracie tries for a left jab but Neil moves out of range. >Gracie avoids a jab. >Gracie steps back to avoid a left jab. >Backing out of range, Neil circles tentatively. >Gracie doesn't press the issue, allowing Neil to circle. >Gavin Neil looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >Gracie swings wildly to get Neil to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is successful, Neil couldn't quite stay on his feet. >Neil is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Gracie holding him down. >Igor Gracie is breathing very hard. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Gracie attempts to guillotine Neil, who is stuck against the cage. >The guillotine is fully applied, Neil has no option but to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is Igor Gracie! Official Result: Igor Gracie defeats 'Forrest' Gavin Neil (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:30 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/michaelhillctcsnf22_zpsdfd92072.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/michaelhillctcsnf22_zpsdfd92072.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/mattmacgrathctcsnf22_zpsc9d7d3d0.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/mattmacgrathctcsnf22_zpsc9d7d3d0.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! >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >MacGrath grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, done as a judo-style trip, down goes Hill! He pulls guard though. >MacGrath begins trying to pass the guard. >Hill keeps his guard secure. >Hill grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock MacGrath into a triangle choke. >MacGrath defends well against it. >Hill is controlled against the ground, unable to shift MacGrath off of him. >The clock runs down as Hill is being smothered against the ground by MacGrath. >Hill is controlled against the ground, unable to shift MacGrath off of him. >Looking to catch his breath, MacGrath is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Hill grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on MacGrath from the bottom of the guard. >Hill gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and MacGrath has to tap out! >Michael Hill takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Michael Hill defeats Matt MacGrath (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 4:22 of round 1). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/krzysztofjotkoctcsnf22_zpsdd5e8303.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/krzysztofjotkoctcsnf22_zpsdd5e8303.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/sergiojuniorctcsnf22_zpseb9acd34.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/sergiojuniorctcsnf22_zpseb9acd34.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! >Jotko throws a left jab but Melo avoids it. >Melo comes in closer, looking to clinch with Jotko. >Strikes from Jotko keep Melo from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Melo is getting in closer to Jotko, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Jotko finds himself pulled into a Muay Thai clinch. >Melo can't maintain his hold, and Jotko wrestles his way into a wrestling clinch. >Jotko manages to wrestle his way into a dominant position in the grapple. >With Melo controlled by the clinch, Jotko looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw. >A great inside leg trip sees Melo get thrown to the mat, and Jotko is left in guard. >Jotko looks to pass guard and get side control. >Melo comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Jotko in guard. >Melo tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Jotko. >In guard, Jotko begins working to pass to side control. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Jotko blocks Melo as he tries a sweep from the guard. >In guard, Jotko begins working to pass to side control. >He passes, but only to half guard. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Jotko throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >Jotko is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Jotko isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Melo. >Melo tries to pull Jotko into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Jotko blocks it. >Jotko looks to pass half guard and get side control. >He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. >Melo tries to sweep Jotko but can't do it. >Jotko attempts to pass half guard. >Jotko isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Melo. >Jotko blocks Melo as he tries a sweep from half guard. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Jotko looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Melo. >Melo sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Jotko is able to defend against it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Melo comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Jotko. >Jotko uses his strikes to stop Melo from getting close enough to grapple. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >With Melo in his grasp, Jotko tries to set up a judo-style throw. >He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Melo to the mat where he pulls guard! >Jotko looks to pass guard and get side control. >Jotko struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Breathing very hard, Krzysztof Jotko is looking ragged. >Melo reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. >Melo uses the threat of a kimura to turn Jotko and get side control. >Melo attempts an arm triangle. >The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that Jotko has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Luis Sergio da Fonseca Melo! Official Result: Luis 'Sergio Junior' Sergio da Fonseca Melo defeats Krzysztof Jotko (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 2:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/andregalvaoctcsnf22_zpsba341b3f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/andregalvaoctcsnf22_zpsba341b3f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/pascalkraussctcsnf22_zps5d2bc8f7.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/pascalkraussctcsnf22_zps5d2bc8f7.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A straight left fails to land and Krauss is able to fire back with a kick to the side of the ribs. >Krauss avoids a jab and scores with a kick to the inside of the left leg. >An attempted inside leg kick misses, giving Galvao the opportunity to counter with a crisp left hand punch. >A jab misses, allowing Krauss to counter-strike with a series of quick lefts. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Galvao slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Galvao slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Krauss circles, looking for an opening. >Galvao presses in closer to attack. >Krauss moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a clean jab. >Galvao counters a left jab by hitting a solid left. >Krauss avoids a quick jab and hits a sharp body kick. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Galvao counters a flurry of punches by hitting a stinging left jab. >Galvao throws out a quick left jab. >Krauss doesn't let Galvao settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Krauss feints stepping in. >Galvao uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Krauss to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Krauss blocked Galvao. >Galvao gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid a flurry of rights and lefts. >Galvao steps back to avoid a flurry of punches. >A wayward low right kick allows Galvao to hit a jab. >A right kick to the legs misses and Galvao fires back with a clean left. >Krauss throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Galvao presses in closer to attack. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Galvao. >Krauss tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Krauss is left on his back pulling guard. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >The clock runs down as Krauss is being smothered against the ground by Galvao. >Galvao smothers Krauss with his body by pushing forward and down. >Galvao starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Galvao struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Krauss avoids a jab and scores with a flurry of quick punches to sting Galvao. >Galvao avoids a jab. >Galvao waits out a flurry of punches and then hits a solid left jab. >Galvao slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >Galvao throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Krauss. >Krauss tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >Galvao gets a single leg takedown! Krauss pulls guard off it. >Galvao begins trying to pass the guard. >He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Galvao tries to lock Krauss into an arm triangle. >Galvao gets the arm triangle fully applied and Krauss has to tap out! >Andre Galvao takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Andre 'The Prophet' Galvao defeats Pascal 'Panzer' Krauss (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 3:36 of round 2). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/charliebrennemanctcsnf22_zpsbc7d6b56.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/charliebrennemanctcsnf22_zpsbc7d6b56.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/karlamoussouctcsnf22_zps9994b5bb.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/karlamoussouctcsnf22_zps9994b5bb.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! >Amoussou throws a barrage of big rights but Brenneman is quick to move out of range. >Brenneman moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Brenneman is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Amoussou. >Strikes from Amoussou keep Brenneman from stepping in too close, and he is forced to step back. >Brenneman is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Amoussou. >Brenneman gets caught with a right hand though, and his wobbly legs can't support him...down he goes! >Moving quickly, Amoussou comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! >Somehow Brenneman hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks! >In comes Amoussou looking to get some form of ground control. >Amoussou dives in, but Brenneman pushes him away and starts to scramble. >The scramble leaves Amoussou on his back pulling guard. >Brenneman stands out of guard, but remains holding the feet to prevent up-kicks. >Brenneman steps away from an up-kick, giving Amoussou the opportunity to stand up. >A straight left from Amoussou fails to land. >The fight slows as Brenneman sits back and allows Amoussou to circle. >Amoussou is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Amoussou and Brenneman get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >Amoussou throws a spinning back fist but Brenneman ducks under. >Amoussou backs away from Brenneman, creating some space between them. >Amoussou looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Standing his ground, Brenneman looks happy to engage Amoussou in the pocket. >Amoussou dodges a jab, and fires back with a spinning back elbow to the side of the head! >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Brenneman, standing in the pocket, darts back to avoid a right kick to the body. >Amoussou circles away, creating some distance between them. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Stepping back, Brenneman creates a bit of distance. >Brenneman comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Amoussou. >Amoussou counters with a vicious right uppercut that catches Brenneman flush...he is down and out! >'Psycho' Karl Amoussou takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: 'Psycho' Karl Amoussou defeats Charlie 'The Spaniard' Brenneman (Knock Out (Punch) in 6:18 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/evancuttsctcsnf22_zps770ed354.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/evancuttsctcsnf22_zps770ed354.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/takenorisatoctcsnf22_zps5b566060.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/takenorisatoctcsnf22_zps5b566060.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>A place in the semi-finals of tonight's tournament is at stake. >Round one begins! >Sato catches an attempted body kick and goes for a judo-style trip takedown, getting it! Cutts gets half guard. >Sato throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Cutts tries to ensnare Sato in a guillotine. >Sato stops Cutts from applying it. >Sato starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Cutts attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Sato pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >Sato tries to pass the half guard. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Sato blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Sato is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Cutts. >Cutts finds himself pulled into a grappling contest. >Sato is trying to push Cutts so that his back is up against the cage. >Cutts ends up backed against the cage. >Showing good control, Sato keeps Cutts stuck against the cage and hits him with short punches to the body for about sixty seconds. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Sato hits a knee strike to the thigh. >Sato tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Cutts takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Sato ends up backed against the cage instead. >With the cage trapping Sato, Cutts looks to try and take him down. >Sato looks to grab a guillotine off the takedown. >Sato cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Cutts begins trying to pass the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Sato attempts a triangle choke on Cutts from the bottom of the guard. >Cutts counters the triangle attempt superbly by twisting out of it and gaining side control. >Cutts attempts the mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Sato tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Cutts holds Sato in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. >In side control, Cutts catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. >Sato tries to sweep Cutts but can't do it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Sato takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. >Cutts keeps Sato guessing with a few quick strikes. >Cutts tries to slip behind and take the back. >He rolls Sato over a little...and slips behind to take the back! >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Sato throws a few close-range strikes, but Cutts smothers the shots and takes control of the grappling. >Cutts looks for a trip takedown. >Sato tries to hook a guillotine as Cutts goes for the takedown. >Sato cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Takenori Sato is breathing very hard. >Sato is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cutts off of him. >Cutts attempts to pass guard. >Sato keeps Cutts in guard. >Sato attempts to grab an arm of Cutts from the bottom of the guard. >Cutts doesn't let his arm get taken. >We move into the second half of this round. >Sato is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cutts off of him. >Evan Cutts is breathing very hard. >Cutts attempts to pass guard. >Cutts isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Sato brings his legs up and tries to lock Cutts in a triangle choke. >Cutts doesn't let Sato get it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Sato is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Cutts off of him. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >A drained-looking Sato tries to close the distance between them. >Cutts ends up grappling for supremacy with Sato. >The time is up, and that's the end of round two. >That round was pretty dire, and the fans are letting the fighters know it.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Between rounds, his corner told Sato to take it to the ground as early as possible in this round. >Cutts steps back to avoid a left jab. >Takenori Sato looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Cutts fires off a barrage of big right hands, forcing Sato to step back. >Sato is knocked down after taking a huge close range right hand from Cutts! >Cutts senses victory and starts to unload with punches! >Cutts unloads with massive punches, Sato is getting destroyed! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >The winner, by TKO; Evan Cutts! Official Result: Evan 'The Butcher' Cutts defeats Takenori Sato (TKO (Strikes) in 1:26 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/ryanfordctcsnf22_zps7738f136.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/ryanfordctcsnf22_zps7738f136.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/brockjardinectcsnf22_zps892b07d4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/brockjardinectcsnf22_zps892b07d4.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! >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >They wind up in a tight clinch. >Using his wrestling skills, Jardine is trying to push Ford up against the cage. >Jardine manages it, and controls Ford up against the cage. >With the cage trapping Ford, Jardine gets the underhooks in and looks for a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Ford blocked it and then turns it so that Jardine is the one against the cage. >Ford moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Ford throws a left jab but Jardine uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Jardine uses head movement to cause a left jab to sail harmlessly by. >Ford backs away to create some more space. >Jardine goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Ford to cover up, then shoots in. >Ford tries to avoid the takedown. >Jardine can't get the takedown, Ford was too quick to back away. >A left jab misses and Jardine counters with a left. >Jardine counters a wayward left jab with a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Jardine looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Ford uses movement to keep out reach, frustrating Jardine. >Jardine comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Ford. >Jardine cannot get close enough to the elusive Ford to grapple. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >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. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >Moving in closer, Jardine looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Jardine cannot get close enough to the elusive Ford. >There's a takedown attempt from Jardine. >Ford sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Ford avoided Jardine. >Backing out of range, Jardine circles tentatively. >Time slips away as Ford doesn't press Jardine, allowing him to circle. >An errant jab sets Jardine up to counter-strike with an excellent combination. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Jardine. >Ford tries to step away from the takedown. >Jardine can't get the takedown, Ford was too quick to back away. >Jardine slams a crisp right into the gloves of Ford, but can't follow up. >Time slips away as Ford doesn't press Jardine, allowing him to circle. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Jardine looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Keen to keep space between them, Ford backs away. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >It sounded like his corner told Jardine to attempt to get Ford to the floor in this round. >Jardine fakes dropping down for a double leg, and Ford drops his hands. >Ford is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. >Ford slips out of the way of a jab. >Both fighters advance and strike, but neither hits anything. >Jardine slips past a left jab and counters with a couple of nice shots. >Ford steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Jardine chooses to shoot in on Ford. >Ford tries to avoid Jardine. >Jardine doesn't get the takedown, Ford avoided it. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ford gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. >Ford steps in but an exchange of strikes goes nowhere. >Jardine doesn't press the issue, allowing Ford to circle. >A flurry of punches miss Ford and allow him to counter-strike with a clean jab. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Jardine comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Ford attempts to avoid Jardine as he shoots in. >The takedown doesn't work, Ford saw it coming and got out of range. >Jardine is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Jardine cannot get close enough to the elusive Ford. >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>>Round three begins! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Jardine has been instructed to try and get Ford to the floor in this round. >Jardine avoids a jab and scores with a left jab to the cheek. >Jardine avoids a jab. >Ford avoids a flurry of punches. >Ford throws a left jab but Jardine avoids it. >Breathing very hard, Ryan Ford is looking ragged. >Ford sneaks a glance at his corner. >Jardine comes in closer to press the issue. >Jardine throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Ford. >Ford attempts to avoid Jardine as he shoots in. >Ford avoids the takedown attempt. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Jardine comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Ford now has Jardine standing in the pocket. >Jardine looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Ford. >Ford uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Jardine cannot get close enough to grapple. >Ford keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >It seems that Jardine is happy to let Ford circle for the moment. >From the looks of things, I don't think Ryan Ford has much energy left. >Breathing very hard, Brock Jardine is looking ragged. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >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 agreed that Jardine is the winner. >Making Brock Jardine the winner by unanimous decision! >Post-Fight: Ford reveals that he did not have a great camp for this fight. Official Result: Brock Jardine defeats 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Awful.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/bryanbakerctcsnf22_zps541e923d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/bryanbakerctcsnf22_zps541e923d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jordanmeinctcsnf22_zpsdea9cd8a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jordanmeinctcsnf22_zpsdea9cd8a.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner moves on to the next round in tonight's tournament. >And here we go! >Baker slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >Baker has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. >Baker steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Backing out of range, Baker circles tentatively. >Mein comes in closer to press the issue. >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Baker slips out of the way of a jab. >Baker shoots in for a takedown. >Mein sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Mein avoids the takedown attempt. >Baker steps back to avoid a left jab. >Baker slips out of the way of a jab. >Baker slips out of the way of a jab. >Baker moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Baker. >A counter right cross is too slow to catch Baker. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Mein is left on his back pulling guard. >Baker begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >After a struggle, he gets to half guard. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Baker attempts to pass half guard. >Mein keeps Baker in half guard. >Baker blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. >Baker looks to pass half guard and get side control. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Mein attempts to grab an arm of Baker from the bottom of half guard. >Baker blocks it. >Baker tries to pass the half guard. >He passes to side control. >Baker tries to lock Mein in a kimura. >Baker gets a kimura fully applied! >Shockingly, Baker loses it! Mein pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! >Mein tries to sweep Baker but can't do it. >Baker tries to lock Mein in an americana. >Mein doesn't allow the americana to be applied. >Mein tries to move to guard, but Baker doesn't allow it. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Baker tries to lock Mein into an armbar. >Mein gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! >Shockingly, Baker loses it! Mein pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! >Baker blocks Mein as he tries a transition to guard. >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! >Between rounds we could hear the corner of Baker telling him to watch for strikes but to look for takedown opportunities. >Mein counters a wayward left jab with a scything low kick to the legs. >Baker drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Mein in with a feint. >Baker shoots in for a takedown. >Baker gets the takedown! Mein pulls guard. >Baker unloads with some big right hands, but Mein deals with them comfortably. >Mein tries to ensnare an arm. >Baker pulls his arm free, brilliantly moving to side control in the same moment. >Baker fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Baker looks to get a mount. >He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. >Mein tries to move to guard, but Baker doesn't allow it. >We move into the second half of this round. >Baker attempts a kimura. >Baker gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Mein has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Bryan Baker! Official Result: Bryan 'The Beast' Baker defeats Jordan 'Young Guns' Mein (Submission (Kimura) in 3:20 of round 2). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/ryanmcgillivrayctcsnf22_zps28baaa6a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/ryanmcgillivrayctcsnf22_zps28baaa6a.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/julianlanectcsnf22_zps011a6fc6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/julianlanectcsnf22_zps011a6fc6.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A flurry of punches miss Lane and allow him to counter-strike with a left. >Lane counters an errant left jab with a nice left hand. >McGillivray chooses to shoot in on Lane. >Lane attempts to avoid McGillivray as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Lane avoided McGillivray. >Lane feints to the right, trying to draw McGillivray into throwing a strike. >McGillivray just slips out of the way of a flurry of strikes, having been off balance after falling for a feint. >McGillivray chooses to shoot in on Lane. >McGillivray can't get the takedown, Lane defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Lane is looking to muscle McGillivray back against the cage. >McGillivray ends up backed against the cage. >McGillivray uses his wrestling skills to prevent Lane from attacking with dirty boxing. >Lane smothers McGillivray against the cage, then hits him with an elbow strike to the side of the head. >Lane stomps down on his opponent's foot. >Lane drives a knee to the thigh area. >Lane drives a knee to the thigh area. >Lane drives a knee to the thigh area. >Lane pins McGillivray up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. >Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. >McGillivray throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Lane. >Lane sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Lane saw it coming and got out of range. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >McGillivray sneaks a glance at his corner. >Lane seems to be waiting for McGillivray to make a move. >A flurry of punches miss Lane and allow him to counter-strike with a solid left jab. >Lane counters a left jab by hitting a stinging left jab. >McGillivray steps back to avoid a flurry of punches after falling for a clever feint. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >Lane avoids a leg kick and scores with a nice left hand. >McGillivray chooses to shoot in on Lane. >Lane stuffs the takedown attempt. >McGillivray looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >McGillivray is now standing in the pocket. >A left jab misses, McGillivray counters with a sharp kick just above the hip. >Standing in the pocket, Lane shows excellent head movement to dodge a huge right hand. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >There's a double leg attempt from McGillivray, from the pocket. >Lane sprawls to stop the takedown, then pulls McGillivray up close into a clinch. >The grapple breaks up after a short struggle, and the two fighters step apart. >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! >McGillivray slips out of the way of a teep. >Lane looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with McGillivray. >McGillivray is pulled into a grapple. >Lane is trying to push McGillivray so that his back is up against the cage. >Lane achieves it, pinning McGillivray to the cage. >Julian Lane doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >McGillivray waits for Lane to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >Breathing very hard, Ryan McGillivray is looking ragged. >McGillivray tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Lane takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that McGillivray ends up backed against the cage instead. >Unable to break free, McGillivray is smothered up against the cage, taking short blows to the body, for about thirty seconds. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Lane tries some dirty boxing, but McGillivray wrestles his way out of trouble and manages to turn it around so that Lane ends up backed against the cage instead. >McGillivray attempts to throw an elbow, but Lane tightens the clinch, preventing the blow from being launched. >The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. >Several big right hands miss, setting Lane up to counter-strike with a left jab to the cheek. >Ryan McGillivray looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >We're into the final minute of the round. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Lane to fire back with a left jab to the cheek. >McGillivray tries for a leg kick but Lane moves out of range. >Lane avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >The time runs out on round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >McGillivray throws a leg kick but Lane avoids it. >There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired McGillivray. >McGillivray can't get past the sprawl of Lane, and finds himself pushed face-down to the ground. >Ryan McGillivray looks like he is completely out of gas. >McGillivray, turtled up, can do nothing to prevent Lane from taking his back. >Lane attempts to flatten McGillivray out for a rear naked choke. >The rear naked choke is locked in, McGillivray is flattened out and has to tap! >The winner, by submission; Julian Lane! Official Result: 'Nitrane' Julian Lane defeats Ryan 'The Kid' McGillivray (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:36 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jorgelopezctcsnf22_zps811f25ff.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jorgelopezctcsnf22_zps811f25ff.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/treyhoustonctcsnf22_zpsa7f16112.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/treyhoustonctcsnf22_zpsa7f16112.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>A semi-final spot is up for grabs. >There's the opening bell! >They come together and throw strikes, both miss. >Advancing, Lopez counters a left jab by using a solid left jab. >Lopez feints high before throwing a kick to the body, but Houston avoids it. >Lopez counters a wayward left jab with a swift right kick to the leg. >A feint puts him off balance, but Houston is still able to slip out of the way of a body kick. >Houston throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Houston walks into a big jab, landing right on the cheek. >Houston avoids a body kick. >Lopez circles around Houston. >Houston steps in to put some pressure on. >Houston comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Lopez sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >The takedown doesn't work, Lopez saw it coming and got out of range. >Lopez hops around from foot to foot, looking for an opening. >Not letting up, Houston quickly steps in closer to attack Lopez. >Lopez steps back to avoid a left jab. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Lopez tries for a left jab but Houston moves out of range. >A left jab misses and Lopez strikes back with a body kick. >Lopez moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a crisp left hand punch. >Lopez counters a left jab by using a spinning back fist on Houston! >Lopez throws a right kick to the body but Houston avoids it. >Houston throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Lopez tries to strike first with a solid right hook, but isn't quick enough. >The takedown is successful, Houston almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. >In half guard, Houston begins working to get side control. >Lopez keeps Houston in half guard. >Lopez reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. >Houston doesn't let his arm get taken. >Houston tries to ensnare Lopez in an arm triangle. >Lopez defends it well. >Lopez tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of half guard. >Houston doesn't let his arm get taken. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Houston tries to ensnare Lopez in an arm triangle. >Lopez blocks it. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >It sounded like his corner told Houston to attempt to get Lopez to the floor in this round. >A leg kick misses badly, giving Houston an opening to score with a couple of hard right hands! >Lopez dodges a jab, and fires back with a kick to the inside of the left thigh. >Trey Houston won't want to take too many unchecked strikes to the legs like that. >Houston goes down off the kick, he got caught low by the looks of things! >Luckily he looks like he will be able to continue. >The referee stops the clock and gives him a minute to recover. >Lopez counters a left jab by using a nasty-looking kick to the inside of the left knee. >Trey Houston is now clearly favouring one leg. >It's obvious that Lopez has a clear plan to punish the legs. >It will cause Houston to be slower when attempting takedowns, making them much easier to avoid. >Lopez circles around Houston. >Houston doesn't let Lopez settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Houston looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lopez. >Lopez is too quick, and manages to hit Houston with a good clean left jab. >Moving in closer, Lopez looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Houston tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. >Breathing very hard, Jorge Lopez is looking ragged. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >There's a takedown attempt from Houston. >Houston gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Lopez apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Houston tries to catch him by surprise with a takedown attempt, but it is blocked. >Houston comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >To counter, Lopez throws a big right hand which doesn't miss by much. >Jorge Lopez looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Houston shoots in for a takedown. >Lopez tries to time a counter right hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Lopez is left on his back pulling guard. >The clock runs down as Lopez is being smothered against the ground by Houston. >Houston is trying to pass guard. >Houston struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Trey Houston doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Round two ends as time expires. >Good effort there, that was a very exciting round to watch. More please!</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >It sounded like his corner told Lopez to stand and try to use counter striking against Houston in this round. >Houston avoids a flurry of rights and lefts and hits a left jab to the cheek. >Houston throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Lopez. >Houston gets caught out and eats a stiff left jab. >Lopez drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >A tired-looking Houston throws a couple of ragged punches to get Lopez to cover up, then tries a takedown. >The takedown is stuffed, so Houston has to go to settle for pushing Lopez up against the cage. >Houston uses a hard foot stomp. >Houston has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Lopez down. >A sweep of the legs is successful, Lopez has to pull guard. >From the looks of things, I don't think Trey Houston has much energy left. >Houston begins trying to pass the guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Lopez grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Houston into a triangle choke. >Houston blocks the triangle attempt. >Jorge Lopez looks totally gassed. >We move into the second half of this round. >Houston is trying to pass guard. >Lopez keeps his guard secure. >Lopez brings his legs up and tries to lock Houston in a triangle choke. >Houston blocks the triangle attempt. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Houston throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >We reach the time limit and this fight is over. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges give the result in favour of Lopez. >Lopez wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Jorge 'Lil' Monster' Lopez defeats Trey 'That Just Happened' Houston (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/warmachinectcsnf22_zps52cea501.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/warmachinectcsnf22_zps52cea501.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/danhornbucklectcsnf22_zpsa3ece183.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/danhornbucklectcsnf22_zpsa3ece183.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! >Hornbuckle tries for a leg kick but War Machine moves out of range. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >War Machine avoids a tight combination. >War Machine comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Hornbuckle. >War Machine can't get near enough to engage, Hornbuckle uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Hornbuckle looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Backing off, War Machine makes sure to keep out of range. >War Machine avoids a nice combination and hits a stinging left jab. >War Machine slips out of the way of a body kick. >Hornbuckle is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Hornbuckle moves into the pocket. >Showing good head movement, War Machine slips past a flurry of strikes. >Not comfortable in the pocket, War Machine steps back and creates some space. >Hornbuckle feints to the right, trying to draw War Machine into throwing a strike. >War Machine throws a spinning back fist but Hornbuckle avoids it. >Hornbuckle looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Hornbuckle is now standing in the pocket. >Hornbuckle avoids a scorching uppercut and come back with a kick to the body. >We move into the second half of this round. >War Machine checks a leg kick and comes right back with a crisp left jab. >Hornbuckle dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid punch. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Hornbuckle to counter with a solid left jab. >Hornbuckle slips past a jab and scores with a quick series of punches. >War Machine dodges a jab, and fires back with a crisp left. >Hornbuckle slips past a jab and scores with a great straight right that lands perfectly on the button, War Machine is out like a light! >The winner, by Knock Out; Dan Hornbuckle! Official Result: Dan 'The Handler' Hornbuckle defeats War Machine (Knock Out (Punch) in 6:36 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/magomedshikshabekovctcsnf22_zpsea1d6694.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/magomedshikshabekovctcsnf22_zpsea1d6694.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/hectorrylandctcsnf22_zpsa89ddbfc.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/hectorrylandctcsnf22_zpsa89ddbfc.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner will advance into the semi-finals of tonight's tournament. >The fight begins! >Shikshabekov catches a right body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Ryland manages to pull guard. >Shikshabekov fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Ryland tries to pull Shikshabekov in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. >The clock runs down as Ryland is being smothered against the ground by Shikshabekov. >Ryland is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Shikshabekov off of him. >Shikshabekov tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock. >Ryland can't maintain his guard and that allows Shikshabekov to grab a kneebar, forcing the submission! >Magomed Shikshabekov takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Eagle' Magomed Shikshabekov defeats Hector Ryland (Submission (Kneebar) in 2:50 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/sheldonwestcottctcsnf22_zps592bb1d2.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/sheldonwestcottctcsnf22_zps592bb1d2.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/corymacdonaldctcsnf22_zps34d95fe6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/corymacdonaldctcsnf22_zps34d95fe6.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! >Westcott slips past a left jab and fires back with a right kick to the thigh. >MacDonald avoids a jab. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Westcott looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with MacDonald. >MacDonald uses movement to keep out reach, meaning Westcott cannot get close enough to grapple. >MacDonald circles, looking for an opening. >Westcott doesn't let MacDonald settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Westcott shoots in for a takedown. >MacDonald tries to avoid Westcott. >The takedown is successful, MacDonald couldn't quite stay on his feet. >MacDonald ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Westcott, with his back pressed against the cage. >Westcott uses an elbow, but MacDonald smothers it with ease. >MacDonald hits Westcott with a few weak strikes to the back. >Not liking his options, Westcott looks to get a better position over MacDonald. >He does well, and manages to get side control over MacDonald. >Westcott tries to lock MacDonald in an armbar. >Westcott gets an armbar fully applied! >Westcott loses the hold! Somehow MacDonald got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. >Westcott blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Westcott hits a knee strike to the ribs. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Westcott tries to lock MacDonald into an armbar. >MacDonald gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >Sheldon Westcott takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Sheldon Westcott defeats Cory MacDonald (Submission (Armbar) in 5:37 of round 1). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/bryanbakerctcsnf22_zps541e923d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/bryanbakerctcsnf22_zps541e923d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/evancuttsctcsnf22_zps770ed354.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/evancuttsctcsnf22_zps770ed354.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner moves on to the finals of tonight's tournament. >There's the opening bell! >Cutts drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >A left jab misses and Cutts counters with a solid left. >Baker chooses to shoot in on Cutts. >Cutts tries to avoid the takedown. >Cutts avoids the takedown attempt. >Cutts comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Baker. >Baker is pulled into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Cutts is trying to push Baker up against the cage. >Baker doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Baker, controlling the grapple with Cutts, tries to scoop him up for a slam. >Baker has him! Slams him down! Cutts pulls guard. >Baker begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Cutts keeps Baker in guard. >Cutts secures an arm and tries to ensnare Baker in a triangle. >Baker blocks the triangle attempt. >Baker throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Cutts raises his legs and tries to get Baker into a triangle choke. >Baker shows great skill by twisting out of the triangle attempt and getting side control over Cutts. >Baker throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Baker throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Baker tries to ensnare Cutts in an americana. >Cutts blocks it. >Cutts attempts to pull Baker into an arm-in guillotine. >Baker alters his posture to prevent it. >Baker looks to roll Cutts slightly and slip behind. >Cutts doesn't give Baker room to move, and so he remains at side control. >Cutts tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Baker throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Cutts tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Baker. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Baker goes to the body and then to the head with a tidy combination to get Cutts to cover up, then shoots in. >Baker finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Cutts promptly wrestles him to the ground, ending up on top, in half guard. >Cutts throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Cutts punches down at Baker, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Cutts throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Baker tries to sweep Cutts but can't do it. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Cutts is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Cutts isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Baker. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Cutts counters a wayward left jab with a clever combination that finishes with a nice right cross. >Baker looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Cutts ends up grappling for supremacy with Baker. >Cutts smothers Baker when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result. >From the grapple, Cutts tries to pick Baker up on his shoulder for a slam. >Baker is able to block it and pull away from him. >Bryan Baker looks very tired out there. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Baker to fire back with a huge right hand that lands flush! >A tired-looking Baker throws a couple of ragged punches to get Cutts to cover up, then tries a takedown. >The takedown is blocked, and the sprawl allows Cutts to wrestle Baker down to the ground instead! Cutts takes his back in the process! >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Cutts attempts a rear naked choke. >Baker stops Cutts from flattening him out. >Cutts blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. >Bryan Baker looks very, very tired. >It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy. >Cutts attempts a rear naked choke. >Baker defends himself well. >Baker tries to turn over and sweep Cutts but can't do it. >There's under a minute left in this round. >Cutts successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Cutts attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Cutts flattens Baker out with the rear naked choke, but took too long because the round ends! >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Between rounds, his corner told Cutts to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Baker slips out of the way of a flurry of punches. >Baker, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown. >Cutts not only stops the takedown, he manages to wrestle Baker to the floor! Baker pulls half guard. >Breathing very hard, Evan Cutts is looking ragged. >Cutts attempts an arm triangle. >Baker defends it well. >Bryan Baker looks totally gassed. >Baker tries to pull Cutts into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Cutts pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >Cutts reaches over and tries to lock Baker in an arm triangle. >Baker doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. >Baker tries to pull Cutts into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Cutts stops Baker from applying it. >We move into the second half of this round. >Cutts is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Baker doesn't let Cutts get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Baker reaches over and tries to lock Cutts in a guillotine. >Cutts pulls free before the guillotine can be applied. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Cutts looks to get past the half guard. >Cutts struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Evan Cutts looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >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 give the result in favour of Cutts. >So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Evan 'The Butcher' Cutts! Official Result: Evan 'The Butcher' Cutts defeats Bryan 'The Beast' Baker (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/benaskrenctcsnf22_zps2542846f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/benaskrenctcsnf22_zps2542846f.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/geraldharrisctcsnf22_zps4d66246d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/geraldharrisctcsnf22_zps4d66246d.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! >Askren avoids a scorching right uppercut and comes back with a superb combination of left hook to the body and a big right cross. >Harris tries for a left jab but Askren moves out of range. >There's a takedown attempt from Askren. >Harris tries to avoid Askren. >Askren can't get the takedown, Harris was too quick to back away. >Harris throws a feint. >Both fighters go to exchange blows, but neither hits a telling strike. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >With underhooks giving him solid control over Harris, Askren looks for a takedown. >He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Harris pulls guard. >Askren smothers Harris with his body by pushing forward and down. >Harris is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Askren off of him. >Askren looks to get past the guard. >Harris keeps Askren in guard. >Harris throws out some punches, but Askren leans back to avoid them. >Askren lies on top of Harris, basically smothering him. >Askren smothers Harris with his body by pushing forward and down. >We move into the second half of this round. >Askren throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Harris tries to catch Askren with a punch, but it is not on target. >Askren begins trying to pass the guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Harris throws out some punches, but Askren leans back to avoid them. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >A jab misses and Harris counters with a barrage of hard right hands, enough to put Askren down! >Almost immediately Askren has shaken it off and is ready for Harris. >Harris hits a kick, but can do nothing to stop Askren getting back to his feet. >Harris fakes as if going for a single leg, keeping Askren on his toes. >Harris slams a crisp right into the gloves of Askren, but can't follow up. >Not letting Harris settle at all, Askren comes in closer. >Askren throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Askren drives forward and gets the takedown! Harris couldn't quite stop it. >The takedown leaves Harris seated with his back pressed against the cage. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Askren begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. >He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. >Harris, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. >Askren pushes forward against Harris, basically smothering him against the cage wall. >The time runs out on round one. >There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen.</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! >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Harris sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a crisp left jab. >Harris tries for a left jab but Askren uses head movement to avoid it. >Askren comes in, looking for a quick double leg takedown from close range. >Askren gets a single leg takedown! Harris pulls guard off it. >Askren smothers Harris with his body by pushing forward and down. >Askren looks to get past the guard. >Harris keeps his guard secure. >Harris tries to pull Askren in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >We move into the second half of this round. >Askren begins trying to pass the guard. >He can't get free of the guard. >Harris tries to pull Askren in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >The clock runs down as Harris is being smothered against the ground by Askren. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >A left jab misses and Askren strikes back with a great combination, ending with a beauty of a right cross. >Askren comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Harris cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round three begins! >Askren isn't drawn in by Harris feinting to his left. >Askren isn't drawn in by Harris feinting to his left. >Askren doesn't get drawn in as Harris feints a kick. >Several big right hands miss, setting Askren up to counter-strike with a nice jab. >Askren doesn't drop his hands as Harris feints shooting in. >Askren throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Harris tries to avoid the takedown. >Harris gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Askren starts trying to work to get past the guard. >Harris keeps his guard secure. >Harris tries to pull Askren in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. >We move into the second half of this round. >Askren starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He can't find a way past the guard. >Askren deflects a couple of punches that Harris threw from below. >Time slips away as Askren successfully keeps Harris stuck against the ground. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Askren lies on top of Harris, basically smothering him. >Askren looks to get past the guard. >Harris keeps Askren in guard. >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 Askren the win. >The winner, by unanimous decision, is Ben Askren! Official Result: 'Funky' Ben Askren defeats Gerald Harris (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Very Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournament Semi-Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/magomedshikshabekovctcsnf22_zpsea1d6694.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/magomedshikshabekovctcsnf22_zpsea1d6694.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jorgelopezctcsnf22_zps811f25ff.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jorgelopezctcsnf22_zps811f25ff.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The winner will book a place in the finals of tonight's tournament. >And here we go! >Shikshabekov slips out of the way of a jab. >Lopez feints throwing a jab. >Shikshabekov has to cover up to absorb a nice one-two combination, having been off balance after falling for a feint. >Shikshabekov avoids a leg kick and scores with a couple of tight angled jabs and a scorching right hook to the body. >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Lopez to fire back with a solid left jab. >Lopez throws a leg kick but Shikshabekov avoids it. >Moving in closer, Lopez looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Lopez and Shikshabekov get closer, both looking eager to engage at close range. >Using head movement, Shikshabekov slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp left jab. >Shikshabekov throws an excellent combination but Lopez covers up and takes them. >Checking a leg kick, Shikshabekov counters back immediately with a flurry of small strikes. >Shikshabekov throws a barrage of big punches but Lopez bobs and weaves, not letting any of them find a home. >Using good head movement, Lopez slips past a tight combination and hits a left jab to the cheek. >Lopez throws a left jab but Shikshabekov uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Shikshabekov, standing in the pocket, is close enough to grab a body kick and go for the takedown, getting it! Lopez gets half guard. >Shikshabekov tries to pass the half guard. >Shikshabekov struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Lopez tries to sweep Shikshabekov but can't do it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Shikshabekov reaches over and tries to lock Lopez in a kimura. >Lopez stops Shikshabekov from applying it. >Lopez tries to sweep Shikshabekov but doesn't get anywhere. >Shikshabekov looks to pass half guard and get side control. >He can't find a way past half guard. >Lopez tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. >Shikshabekov begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. >Shikshabekov struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. >Lopez tries to sweep Shikshabekov but can't do it. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >Shikshabekov throws a looping punch, but Lopez avoids it. >Lopez doesn't let Shikshabekov settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Lopez darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Shikshabekov throws a speculative right, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Lopez presses in closer to attack. >Lopez looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Shikshabekov now has Lopez standing in the pocket. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Between rounds, his corner told Shikshabekov to watch for strikes but to be aware of takedown opportunities. >Shikshabekov moves away from a right high kick and shoots in for the takedown, getting it! Lopez pulls half guard. >Shikshabekov tries to pass the half guard. >He can't find a way past half guard. >Lopez tries to sweep Shikshabekov but doesn't get anywhere. >Shikshabekov begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >Shikshabekov isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Lopez. >Shikshabekov blocks an attempted sweep. >Shikshabekov begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. >Lopez keeps his half guard secure. >Lopez tries to ensnare Shikshabekov in a guillotine. >Shikshabekov pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Looking to catch his breath, Shikshabekov is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Lopez attempts to guillotine Shikshabekov from the bottom of half guard. >Shikshabekov stops Lopez from applying it. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Lopez narrowly misses Shikshabekov with a right uppercut. >Time slips away as Shikshabekov doesn't press Lopez, allowing him to circle. >Moving in closer, Lopez looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Shikshabekov lets Lopez get closer. >Stepping back, Lopez creates a bit of distance. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >A jab misses, allowing Lopez to counter-strike with a right sudden head kick, Shikshabekov is knocked out! >By Knock Out, the winner is Jorge Lopez! Official Result: Jorge 'Lil' Monster' Lopez defeats 'The Eagle' Magomed Shikshabekov (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:28 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/tamdanmccroryctcsnf22_zps9ed56791.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/tamdanmccroryctcsnf22_zps9ed56791.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/justinedwardsctcsnf22_zps7c99de3f.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/justinedwardsctcsnf22_zps7c99de3f.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! >Edwards counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, and gets it, Edwards is in half guard. >Edwards starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. >McCrory comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Edwards in half guard. >McCrory attempts to guillotine Edwards from the bottom of half guard. >Edwards blocks it. >Edwards tries to ensnare McCrory in an arm triangle. >McCrory defends it well. >McCrory tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. >Edwards tries to lock McCrory into a kimura. >McCrory doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. >Edwards blocks an attempted sweep. >Edwards throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Edwards chooses to shoot in on McCrory. >Edwards walks into a big left jab, landing right on the cheek. >McCrory comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Edwards. >Edwards moves in too, and they start to grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, McCrory is trying to push Edwards up against the cage. >McCrory achieves it, pinning Edwards to the cage. >McCrory tries to throw a knee strike from the clinch, but Edwards takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that McCrory ends up backed against the cage instead. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Edwards has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take McCrory to the ground. >Edwards gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! McCrory pulls guard. >Edwards tries to pass the guard. >Edwards struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >McCrory tries to sweep Edwards but doesn't get anywhere. >Edwards throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Edwards lies on top of McCrory, basically smothering him. >Edwards tries to pass the guard. >McCrory keeps Edwards in guard. >McCrory attempts a triangle choke on Edwards from the bottom of the guard. >Edwards doesn't let McCrory get it. >Edwards looks to get past the guard. >McCrory comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Edwards in guard. >Using his leg strength to push Edwards back a bit, McCrory looks to scramble for position. >We're into the final minute of the round. >As the scramble begins, McCrory sees that Edwards has left a leg in, and quickly tries to seize it. >Unable to secure the leg, McCrory winds up on his back pulling half guard. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.</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! >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >A feint to the right gets Edwards to move forward, and McCrory almost clips him with a massive overhand right. >An exchange of strikes doesn't really lead to anything. >Moving in closer, McCrory looks like he wants to strike from the pocket. >Seeing an opportunity, Edwards goes straight into a takedown, putting McCrory down into guard. >Tamdan McCrory looks very tired out there. >Edwards begins trying to pass the guard. >McCrory comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Edwards in guard. >Justin Edwards is breathing very hard. >McCrory brings his legs up and tries to lock Edwards in a triangle choke. >McCrory gets the triangle choke, it's in deep and Edwards has to tap out! >By submission, the winner is Tamdan McCrory! Official Result: Tamdan 'The Barn Cat' McCrory defeats Justin 'Fast Eddy' Edwards (Submission (Triangle) in 2:27 of round 2). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jorgelopezctcsnf22_zps811f25ff.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/jorgelopezctcsnf22_zps811f25ff.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/evancuttsctcsnf22_zps770ed354.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/evancuttsctcsnf22_zps770ed354.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! >Cutts grabs a body kick and goes for the takedown, and gets it! Lopez has to pull guard. >Cutts throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Lopez glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Cutts. >Lopez doesn't allow Cutts to smother him against the ground. >Lopez brings his legs up and tries to lock Cutts in a triangle choke. >Cutts blocks the attempt. >Cutts unloads with some big elbows, but Lopez deals with them comfortably. >Lopez raises his legs and tries to get Cutts into a triangle choke. >Cutts blocks the triangle attempt. >Cutts tries to control Lopez against the ground, but finds it a struggle. >Lopez works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. >Cutts seizes the opportunity, Lopez was too slow and gets caught in side control. >Cutts throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Lopez reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. >Cutts fends off Lopez, and doesn't give up an arm. >In side control, Cutts throws a couple of punches designed to keep Lopez guessing. >Lopez tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Cutts. >Cutts tries to slip behind and take the back. >Cutts struggles but cannot get behind Lopez. >Lopez tries to sweep Cutts but can't. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Cutts attempts to roll Lopez slightly and take his back. >Lopez does well to keep Cutts at side control. >Lopez tries to sweep Cutts but can't do it. >The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. >Cutts shoots in for a takedown. >Lopez sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Cutts can't get the takedown, Lopez was too quick to back away. >Lopez moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Cutts looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Lopez throws a vicious right uppercut first, but it just misses. >Cutts chooses to shoot in on Lopez. >The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Lopez has Cutts at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard. >In half guard, Lopez throws a couple of punches designed to keep Cutts guessing. >Cutts attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Lopez stops Cutts from applying it. >Lopez fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Cutts reaches over and tries to lock Lopez in a guillotine. >Lopez pulls free before the guillotine can be applied. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Lopez attempts to arm triangle Cutts from the top of half guard. >Cutts defends it well. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one. >That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.</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! >Lopez feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Cutts only just able to evade them. >Lopez feints going high and then throws a barrage of big rights, with Cutts only just able to evade them. >Lopez throws a barrage of big right hands after using a feint to trick Cutts into committing to a strike, but he moves out of range just in time. >Cutts looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Lopez is pulled into a grapple. >Cutts is trying to push Lopez so that his back is up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Lopez pinned to the cage. >Lopez is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. >Lopez is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. >Breathing very hard, Jorge Lopez is looking ragged. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Lopez takes a hard foot stomp. >With the cage trapping Lopez, Cutts looks to try and take him down. >The takedown is successful, Lopez pulls guard. >Evan Cutts doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >Cutts tries to smother Lopez but can't keep control long enough. >Lopez brings his legs up and tries to lock Cutts in a triangle choke. >Cutts defends well against it. >Cutts tries to pass the guard. >Cutts isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. >Cutts blocks an attempted sweep. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Cutts throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. >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! >Cutts keeps his cool as Lopez throws a feint to the left. >Cutts avoids a low kick. >From the looks of things, I don't think Jorge Lopez has much energy left. >An errant jab sets Lopez up to counter-strike with a clean left. >Lopez throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Cutts. >Lopez finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Cutts promptly wrestles him to the ground, ending up on top, in half guard. >Cutts tries to pass the half guard. >He can't find a way past half guard. >Cutts blocks an attempted sweep. >We move into the second half of this round. >Cutts tries to pass the half guard. >Lopez doesn't let Cutts get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. >Evan Cutts looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Lopez tries to pull Cutts into a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Cutts pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >Cutts attempts to pass half guard. >He can't find a way past half guard. >Lopez attempts to guillotine Cutts from the bottom of half guard. >Cutts pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >Jorge Lopez looks exhausted. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Time expires and we come to the end of round three.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >Cutts avoids a quick jab and hits a flurry of quick punches to sting Lopez. >A left hand misses, allowing Cutts to counter with a couple of hard right hands! >Standing in the pocket, a visibly tired Cutts chooses to shoot in for a double leg on Lopez. >Lopez sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Cutts down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >The gas tank looks empty on Evan Cutts. >Lopez does a nice job of floating over and taking his back. >Lopez tries to get an armbar on Cutts from behind. >The armbar is locked in, Cutts has nowhere to go and must tap! >The winner, by submission; Jorge Lopez! Official Result: Jorge 'Lil' Monster' Lopez defeats Evan 'The Butcher' Cutts (Submission (Armbar) in 1:57 of round 4). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Jorge Lopez Wins A Spot In The Season 5 Welterweight Tournament!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/patrickcotectcsnf22_zpsa21d312e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/patrickcotectcsnf22_zpsa21d312e.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/joshneerctcsnf22_zpsd403954e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/joshneerctcsnf22_zpsd403954e.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! >Neer grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, but it is stuffed. >Cote tries for a left jab but Neer moves out of range. >Neer counters a left jab by using a crisp jab. >Both fighters throw strikes at the same time, both miss. >Neer moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Neer counters a leg kick by grabbing it and attempting a takedown, but Cote is able to stuff it. >Neer catches an attempted body kick and goes for the takedown, but it is stuffed. >Neer slips out of the way of a jab. >Neer avoids a body kick. >Neer is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Neer moves into the pocket. >Neer looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Cote. >Neer cannot get close enough to the elusive Cote to grapple. >Neer catches an attempted body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Cote manages to pull guard. >Neer tries to control Cote against the ground, but finds it a struggle. >Cote brings his legs up and tries to lock Neer in a triangle choke. >Neer doesn't let Cote get it. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Neer attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Cote keeps his guard secure. >Using his leg strength, Cote pushes Neer away, where he stands. >Cote deflects a right hand that comes down, and then quickly scrambles back up. >Neer moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Neer shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Cote tries to avoid the takedown. >Cote avoids the takedown attempt. >Neer is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Cote. >Neer can't get near enough to engage, Cote uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Neer is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Neer moves into the pocket. >Neer sees a low kick being set up and strikes first with a crisp left jab. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Using good head movement, Neer slips past a punch and hits a solid left jab. >Neer slips past a jab and scores with a clean punch. >Neer uses a nice left jab from the pocket. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >An errant jab sets Cote up to counter-strike with a quick series of punches. >An attempted body kick misses, giving Neer the opportunity to counter with a jab. >Neer uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Cote to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Cote is on his back and pulls guard. >Neer pounds away from the guard, but Cote isn't troubled by the strikes. >Cote uses his legs to push Neer back, and tries to scramble for position. >He may regret that choice, as it gives Neer the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control. >Patrick Cote looks very tired out there. >Neer tries to ensnare Cote in an armbar. >The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Cote has to tap out! >Josh Neer takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Dentist' Josh Neer defeats Patrick 'The Predator' Cote (Submission (Armbar) in 2:14 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/rorymacdonaldctcsnf22_zps5166da6e.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/rorymacdonaldctcsnf22_zps5166da6e.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/mattriddlectcsnf22_zps1f60ac86.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/mattriddlectcsnf22_zps1f60ac86.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! >Riddle slips out of the way of a jab. >MacDonald drops a shoulder, trying to sucker Riddle in with a faked single leg attempt. >There is an exchange of strikes, but neither fighter does any damage. >Stepping back, Riddle creates a bit of distance. >MacDonald looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Riddle. >Not keen on wrestling MacDonald, Riddle uses movement to keep out of reach. >Riddle circles around MacDonald. >MacDonald steps in to put some pressure on. >MacDonald throws a combination of rights and lefts, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Riddle tries to avoid the takedown. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Riddle pulling guard. >MacDonald pounds away with elbows, but doesn't do much damage, if any, Riddle is comfortable holding guard. >MacDonald blocks Riddle as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. >MacDonald smothers Riddle with his body by pushing forward and down. >Riddle is controlled against the ground, unable to shift MacDonald off of him. >MacDonald throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >We move into the second half of this round. >Riddle is controlled against the ground, unable to shift MacDonald off of him. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >A straight right by Riddle keeps MacDonald from advancing. >Not letting up, MacDonald steps in closer to pressure Riddle into action. >MacDonald darts in, feints a jab, darts back out. >Riddle throws a speculative left, but it is nowhere near hitting. >Not letting Riddle settle at all, MacDonald comes in closer. >MacDonald shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Riddle tries to avoid MacDonald. >Riddle gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >MacDonald tries to pass the guard. >Riddle keeps MacDonald in guard. >Riddle uses his legs to push MacDonald away, into a standing position. >MacDonald jumps over the legs of Riddle, looking for a diving punch! >It hits! Riddle partially blocked it with his arm though, and he is able to pull guard. >MacDonald begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Using his leg strength to push MacDonald back a bit, Riddle looks to scramble for position. >He doesn't get enough separation though, and is forced to turtle up in front of MacDonald. >There's under a minute left in this round. >MacDonald hits a devastating soccer kick to the head! >That was brutal, and Riddle is left unconscious! >By Knock Out, the winner is Rory MacDonald! Official Result: Rory 'Ares' MacDonald defeats Matt 'Deep Waters' Riddle (Knock Out (Kick) in 9:41 of round 1). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/resultsctcsnf221_zpsab682fb5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/resultsctcsnf221_zpsab682fb5.png</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/resultsctcsnf222_zps4ef51d93.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%20Sunday%20Night%20Fights%2022%20MacDonald%20vs%20Riddle/resultsctcsnf222_zps4ef51d93.png</a> Attendance: 16,314 Ticket Sales: $2,447,400 PPV Buys: 1,798,113 PPV Revenue: $10,788,678 Critical Rating: Decent Commercial Rating: Decent Fight of the Night: Josh Neer vs. Patrick Cote KO of the Night: Rory MacDonald Submission of the Night: Andre Galvao Fallout - It is announced that the CTC will be returning to Japan, this time to Tokyo, for CTC 74, the finale of the Spring Series! The event will be headlined by a Cruiserweight Title Bout between Fedor Emelianenko, and Dawid Baziak, with a co-main pitting Satoshi Ishii against Jeff Monson in Monson's retirement bout! Also on the card will be Tournament Finals at Lightweight between Shane Roller, and Shinya Aoki, and Womens Heavyweight between Hannette Staack and Julia Budd! - Cory MacDonald has been released by the CTC following three straight losses in the CTC cage! MacDonald leaves the CTC with a promotional record 2-3, including a third round TKO victory over Carlos Eduardo Rocha in the Quarter-Finals of the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament at CTC 6, a third round knock out victory over Ryan McGillivray in the Semi-Finals at CTC 12, a first round submission loss to Josh Neer in the Finals at CTC 15, a Unanimous Decision loss to Dhiego Lima at Sunday Night Fights 11, and a first round submission loss to Sheldon Westcott at Sunday Night Fights 22! Predictions None Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36)) mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · June 3, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 72

Friday, Week 2, June 2015 in Ontario, Canada

MAIN EVENT

CTC Womens Lightweight Title: Kyra Gracie (8-1, 8-1 CTC) vs. Claudia Gadelha (14-1, 7-1 CTC)

Kyra Gracie was the winner of the 2014 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, with victories by third round submission over Marianna Kheyfets in the Semi-Finals, and by fifth round submission over Felice Herrig in the Finals, then she took full advantage of her title opportunity, defeating Tara Larosa by fourth round submission to win the CTC Womens Lightweight Title, then successfully defended the belt in her last fight, earning a second round submission victory over Katja Kankaanpaa! Claudia Gadelha earned this title opportunity by earning victory in the Season 4 Womens Lightweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Marianna Kheyfets in the Quarter-Finals, a Unanimous Decision victory over Yuko Oya in the Semi-Finals, and a first round submission victory over Carina Damm in the Tournament Final!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Featherweight Tournament Final: Takeshi Inoue (27-8, 6-2 CTC) vs. Patricio Freire (18-2, 1-0 CTC)

Takeshi Inoue is a former CTC Featherweight Champion, earning that honour by defeating Michihiro Omigawa by fourth round knock out, then successfully defended the belt, winning by first round knock out over Joachim Hansen, before losing the belt by second round submission to Nazareno Malegarie, he bounced back in his last fight, defeating Jonathan Brookins by third round submission in the Semi-Finals of the Featherweight Tournament! Patricio Freire made his CTC debut in the 2015 Spring Series Featherweight Tournament, earning a third round submission victory over Tatsuya Kawajiri in the Semi-Finals!

UNDERCARD

Womens Lightweight Tournament Final: Zoila Gurgel (14-3, 1-0 CTC) vs. Ayaka Hamasaki (11-2, 2-2 CTC)

Zoila Gurgel made her CTC debut in the 2015 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, and earned a TKO victory over Felice Herrig when the fight was stopped due to a cut in the Semi-Finals! Ayaka Hamasaki opened her CTC career with a second round submission loss to Tara Larosa in the Quarter-Finals of the Womens Lightweight Championship Tournament, and a third round submission loss to Yuka Tsuji, but is now on a two fight winning streak, earning a first round TKO victory over Felice Herrig, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, earning a second round TKO victory over Sofia Bagherdai in the Semi-Finals!

Bantamweight Tournament Final: Sirwan Kakai (11-1, 1-0 CTC) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (21-13-2, 2-0 CTC)

Sirwan Kakai made his CTC debut in the 2015 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over former CTC Bantamweight Champion Daniel Lima in the Semi-Finals! Akitoshi Tamura earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Roland Delorme in his CTC debut, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Miguel Angel Torres in the Semi-Finals!

Light Heavyweight Feature Fight: Ryan Jimmo (18-4, 0-2 CTC) vs. Travis Galbraith (23-10, 5-2 CTC)

Ryan Jimmo made his CTC debut in the 2014 Winter Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, losing a Unanimous Decision to King Mo Lawal in the Semi-Finals, and lost by second round knock out to Anthony Johnson in his last fight! Since losing to Gilbert Yvel in the Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, Travis Galbraith has lost a Unanimous Decision to Cecil Erickson, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a first round submission victory over Craig Brown!

Womens Heavyweight Feature Fight: Peggy Morgan (2-1, CTC Debut) vs. Otsu Yano (3-2, 3-2 CTC)

Peggy Morgan has decided to call time on her MMA career, The Daywalker has fought in the cage three times in her career, each time going to the scorecards, earning a Majority Decision victory over Kaline Medeiros, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Revelina Berto, before finally getting her chance in the UFC at the TUF 18 Finale, losing a Unanimous Decision to Jessamyn Duke! Otsu Yano has had ups and downs in her MMA career so far, opening her CTC career with a second round knock out loss to Jessica Halverson, then defeating Melinda Lawler by first round knock out, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 15 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, earning a third round knock out victory over Yana Kunitskaya in the Quarter-Finals, and a first round knock out victory over Melinda Lawler in the Semi-Final, before losing by first round knock out to Lalani Malley-Mancao in the Final!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight: Jonathan Goulet (24-16, 1 NC, 1-4 CTC) vs. Andrew Buckland (16-11-1, 1-2 CTC)

Jonathan Goulet broke a two fight losing streak when he defeated Garett Davis by third round knock out, but is now on a new two fight losing streak, with losses by Unanimous Decision to Amilcar Alves, and by first round TKO to Sean Pierson! Andrew Buckland opened his CTC career with a third round TKO loss to Gary Wright, and a third round submission loss to Karo Parisyan, before finally turning things around, winning by third round knock out over DaMarques Johnson in his last fight!

Heavyweight: Darrill Schoonover (13-6, CTC Debut) vs. Rudy Lindsey (15-13, CTC Debut)

Darrill Schoonover was a cast member of The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights, and comes from a background in BJJ and kickboxing, having good technical striking to set up excellent takedowns, and a good ground game with submission based attacks! Schoonover is coming off a three fight stint with WSOF, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Cody Griffin, a first round submission victory over Dhafir Harris, and a second round submission loss to Bobby Brents! Rudy Lindsey comes from a wrestling background, and has good takedowns, and smothering ground game! Lindsey is coming off a two fight stint in the WSOF, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Wes Sims, and a first round TKO victory over Cody Griffin!

Womens Heavyweight: Lauren Taylor (6-3, 3-3 CTC) vs. Elena Reid (5-3, 1-2 CTC)

Lauren Taylor opened her CTC career in the Sunday Night Fights 4 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Jan Finney in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Lalani Malley-Mancao, she then entered the Season 2 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, losing by Unanimous Decision to Erin Toughill in the Quarter-Finals, before turning things around with a two fight winning streak, defeating Christina Riddering by first round knock out, before entering the 2014 Winter Series Womens Heavyweight Tournament, earning a first round knock out victory over Valentina Shevchenko in the Semi-Finals, before losing by Split Decision to Cindy Dandois in the Finals! Elena Reid opened her CTC career with a third round submission victory over Elaina Maxwell, before entering the Womens Heavyweight Championship Tournament, losing by first round submission to Cristiane Justino in the Quarter-Finals, and lost by third round knock out to Jessica Halverson in her last fight!

Lightweight: Dan Lauzon (17-5, CTC Debut) vs. Josh Hinkle (11-5, 0-1 CTC)

Dan Lauzon is the brother of UFC fight Joe Lauzon, and comes from a background in Jiu Jitsu, and boxing, with good crisp technical boxing, and a good ground game where he can finish with both submissions and strikes! He is coming off a two fight stint in KOTC, where he earned a Unanimous Decision victory over Derrick Noble, and a second round TKO victory over Tye Brown! Josh Hinkle made his CTC debut back in April of 2014, losing by Unanimous Decision to John Cofer!

Bantamweight: John Albert (7-7, CTC Debut) vs. Manny Tapia (13-6-1, 2-2 CTC)

John Albert is a former UFC fighter, known for his unorthodox style that he calls Cowboy Karate, a good technical striker, he doesn't have a lot of power, and while he can defend himself on the ground, he offers little threat! Albert is coming off a two fight stint with Cage Fighting Championships, where he earned Unanimous Decision victories over Jerson Estoro, and Nick Honstein! Manny Tapia opened his CTC career with a Split Decision victory over Cole Escovedo, then entered the Season 2 Bantamweight Tournament, losing by first round TKO to Giorgio Andrews in the Quarter-Finals, he lost by third round submission to Raphael Assuncao, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a third round submission victory over Kenji Osawa!

Cruiserweight: Ivan Golob (MMA Debut) vs. Jae Young Kim (15-10, 2 NC, 2-2 CTC)

Ivan Golob comes from a Jiu Jitsu background, placing highly in national tournaments in his home country of Croatia, while he offers little threat in the stand-up, he has an iron chin that lets him absorb his opponents strikes, and get the fight to the ground where he is more deadly! Jae Young Kim opened his CTC career with a Split Decision victory over Ben Smith, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Cruiserweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Satoshi Ishii in the Quarter-Finals, he then entered the Sunday Night Fights 14 Cruiserweight Tournament, losing by second round knock out to Jake Heun, before bouncing back in his last fight, earning a third round knock out victory over Ben Gallant!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Kyra Gracie (125) vs. Claudia Gadelha (125)

Takeshi Inoue (145) vs. Patricio Freire (145)

Zoila Gurgel (125) vs. Ayaka Hamasaki (125)

Sirwan Kakai (135) vs. Akitoshi Tamura (135)

Ryan Jimmo (205) vs. Travis Galbraith (205)

Peggy Morgan (136) vs. Otsu Yano (140)

Jonathan Goulet (170) vs. Andrew Buckland (170)

Darrill Shoonover (250) vs. Rudy Lindsey (250)

Lauren Taylor (145) vs. Elena Reid (140)

Dan Lauzon (155) vs. Josh Hinkle (155)

John Albert (135) vs. Manny Tapia (135)

Ivan Golob (235) vs. Jae Young Kim (230)

CTC 72 Full Fight Card

Main Card

FW Final: Takeshi Inoue vs. Patricio Freire

WLW Final: Zoila Gurgel vs. Ayaka Hamasaki

BW Final: Sirwan Kakai vs. Akitoshi Tamura

LHW: Ryan Jimmo vs. Travis Galbraith

WHW: Peggy Morgan vs. Otsu Yano

Preliminary Card

WW: Jonathan Goulet vs. Andrew Buckland

HW: Darrill Shoonover vs. Rudy Lindsey

WHW: Lauren Taylor vs. Elena Reid

LW: Dan Lauzon vs. Josh Hinkle

BW: John Albert vs. Manny Tapia

CW: Ivan Golob vs. Jae Young Kim

CageRage · June 5, 2014

<div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/96CTC72_zpse95eb673.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/96CTC72_zpse95eb673.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Friday, Week 2, June 2015</div> <div style="text-align:center">Live From Toronto, Ontario</div> <div style="text-align:center">PRELIMINARY CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca</div> <div style="text-align:center">Cruiserweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/ivangolobctc72_zps9312f060.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/ivangolobctc72_zps9312f060.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/jaeyoungkimctc72_zpsab0a2b91.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/jaeyoungkimctc72_zpsab0a2b91.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! >Kim slips past a right jab and counters with two hard right hands! >Kim uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a nice sequence of jabs. >Golob covers up to take several left hands. >Kim throws a right jab but Golob uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Kim dodges a jab, and fires back with a quick series of punches. >Golob uses head movement to avoid a right jab. >A right jab misses, Kim counters with a solid right hook to the body. >Slipping past a left jab, Golob hits a stinging jab. >Kim uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a flurry of jabs and straight punches. >A flurry of lefts and rights don't trouble Golob, who covered up well. >Kim backs away to create some more space. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Golob to hit back with a right jab to the cheek. >Golob throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Golob goes under an attempted counter right hand. >The takedown is successful, Kim couldn't quite stay on his feet. >Golob ends up holding a seated Kim around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. >Golob tries to ensnare Kim in a guillotine. >The guillotine is applied, but Kim stubbornly holds on and does not tap! >Golob must not have it totally sunk in. >The hold is released, Golob realised that he was gassing his arms on an attempt that wasn't going to finish the fight. >Golob starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Kim bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. >It's a bad choice though, as Golob seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. >We move into the second half of this round. >Golob tries to lock Kim in a kimura. >Golob gets a kimura fully applied! >No! Kim manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. >Kim tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Golob. >Golob fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Kim tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. >Golob throws a few left hands to the body. >Kim looks ready to try and scramble, but Golob is quick to move to prevent that. >Golob tries to ensnare Kim in an armbar. >Golob gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Kim has to tap! >The winner, by submission, is 'Crash' Ivan Golob! Official Result: 'Crash' Ivan Golob defeats Jae Young Kim (Submission (Armbar) in 8:17 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Bantamweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/johnalbertctc72_zpsad6dc550.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/johnalbertctc72_zpsad6dc550.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/mannytapiactc72_zps1ef8c3c3.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/mannytapiactc72_zps1ef8c3c3.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! >Albert counters a left jab by using a pair of nice shots to the body. >Tapia looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Albert. >Tapia grapples with Albert, who made no attempt to escape. >With control of the clinch, Tapia tries to complete a takedown. >Tapia can't get the takedown, as Albert wrestles his way into a dominant position. >Albert tries to take Tapia down. >The takedown doesn't work, Tapia defended it well. >Tapia pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple. >Tapia shoots in, looking for a takedown. >Tapia finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Albert promptly wrestles him to the ground, taking his back in the process. >Tapia prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Albert from getting hooks in. >Tapia attempts to turn over. >Tapia turns Albert over and escapes his grip, and they both scramble back to their feet. >Tapia keeps out of range, assessing the situation. >Albert steps in closer to force the issue. >Albert is looking to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Tapia lets Albert get closer. >Tapia backs away to create some more space. >Both fighters exchange strikes, but neither hits anything significant. >Tapia uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a nice right hook to the body that leaves Albert wobbly! >Albert backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy! >Tapia sees his chance to finish and unloads with a barrage of big rights, but Albert recovers quickly enough to cover up. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Albert comes in and hits a quick combination that ends with a scorching right cross. Tapia barely had time to cover up. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Tapia. >Tapia finds his takedown blocked with a sprawl, and Albert promptly wrestles him to the ground, ending up on top, in guard. >Albert tries to smother Tapia, but he squirms free. >Albert gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike. >Albert starts trying to work to get past the guard. >He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. >Tapia tries to ensnare Albert in a triangle. >Albert blocks the triangle attempt. >Albert begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Tapia is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Albert firmly in guard. >Grabbing an arm, Tapia attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Albert doesn't let Tapia get it. >Albert tries to smother Tapia but can't keep control long enough. >Albert gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Tapia, who is on his back. >Tapia takes a right hand, but it didn't connect well and he uses that moment to stand back up. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Tapia comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Albert stuffs the takedown, so Tapia has to settle for pushing him up against the cage. >Albert is trapped against the cage and Tapia hits him with a short left uppercut. >Tapia uses dirty boxing to punish Albert while he is pressed up against the cage. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Albert is looking to push the pace with strikes in this round. >Tapia avoids a flurry of rights and lefts. >John Albert looks very tired out there. >Tapia side-steps a barrage of big punches and hits a nice jab. >Tapia avoids a barrage of punches and hits a jab. >Moving in closer, a tired-looking Albert apparently wants to strike from the pocket. >Albert is now standing in the pocket. >Tapia shows good head movement to avoid getting caught with a jab. >Tapia covers up, absorbing a flurry of punches. >Stepping back, Tapia creates a bit of distance. >Tapia steps in, feints a kick, then darts back out. >Although visibly tired, Albert looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Tapia tries to counter Albert with a right hand, but it only thumps into the gloves. >We move into the second half of this round. >Tapia looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >Backing off, Albert makes sure to keep out of range. >Albert feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Albert throws three punches in quick succession, but Tapia was out of range. >Time slips away as Tapia doesn't press Albert, allowing him to circle. >John Albert looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Tapia throws a couple of jabs, then chooses to shoot in on Albert. >Albert tries to counter with a right hand, but is too slow. >The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Albert is left on his back pulling guard. >In guard, Tapia begins working to pass to side control. >He does excellently, getting past the guard and into side control. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >Between rounds, his corner told Albert to be very careful of strikes in this round. >Albert steps back to avoid a left jab. >There's a takedown attempt from Tapia. >Albert tries to avoid Tapia. >Tapia can't get the takedown, Albert was too quick to back away. >Tapia counters an errant left jab with a clean jab. >Tapia fakes a lunge. >Albert seems to be waiting for Tapia to make a move. >Albert chooses to move forward and try to take Tapia down. >The takedown is blocked with a sprawl! Tapia has Albert at close quarters and wrestles him to the floor, finishing in his half guard. >Manny Tapia looks very tired out there. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Tapia looks to pass half guard and get side control. >He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. >Albert attempts to guillotine Tapia from the bottom of half guard. >Tapia pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >John Albert looks exhausted. >Tapia is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. >Albert comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Tapia in half guard. >Albert attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom of half guard. >Tapia pulls his head free before the hold can be applied properly. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Tapia tries to pass the half guard. >He gets past half guard, gaining side control. >From the looks of things, I don't think Manny Tapia has much energy left. >The time expires on round three, and that is the end of the fight. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges give the result in favour of Tapia. >Making Manny 'The Mangler' Tapia the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Manny 'The Mangler' Tapia defeats John 'Prince' Albert (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Average.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Lightweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/danlauzonctc72_zpse6f3af5d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/danlauzonctc72_zpse6f3af5d.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/joshhinklectc72_zpsb2767874.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/joshhinklectc72_zpsb2767874.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 showdown where they both exchange strikes only results in a stalemate. >In close proximity from the strikes they threw, they fall into a messy clinch. >Hinkle is looking to muscle Lauzon back against the cage. >He does so, and now has Lauzon pinned to the cage. >Lauzon takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. >Hinkle tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Lauzon struggles and doesn't let himself get controlled. >Hinkle shows his grappling ability by pinning Lauzon up against the cage and keeps him there for about thirty seconds. >Hinkle tries dirty boxing, but Lauzon out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. >Lauzon looks for a foot stomp, but Hinkle is fighting too hard and it makes it impossible to balance properly to deliver the strike. >Lauzon tries to foot stomp Hinkle, but misses. >With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. >A nicely executed one-two combination sets up a takedown attempt from Lauzon. >Hinkle tries to step away from the takedown. >Lauzon can't get the takedown, Hinkle was too quick to back away. >Hinkle steps back to avoid a one-two combination. >Moving in closer, Hinkle looks like he may want to wrestle Lauzon. >Lauzon uses his strikes to stop Hinkle from getting close enough to grapple. >Lauzon uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Hinkle tries to step away from the takedown. >Hinkle avoids the takedown attempt. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Hinkle comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Lauzon. >Hinkle grapples with Lauzon, who made no attempt to escape. >Hinkle separates from Lauzon and we're back to a stand-off. >Lauzon feints rushing in, but withdraws. >Hinkle looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Lauzon. >He pulls Lauzon into a grapple. >Hinkle is trying to push Lauzon so that his back is up against the cage. >Hinkle achieves it, pinning Lauzon to the cage. >Lauzon wrestles back against Hinkle, not letting him maintain control for any length of time. >Lauzon waits for Hinkle to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >Lauzon tries to foot stomp Hinkle, but misses. >With Hinkle stuck against the cage, Lauzon tries to complete a takedown. >Hinkle will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Lauzon. >Hinkle tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck. >With Hinkle stuck against the cage, Lauzon tries to complete a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Hinkle is on his back and pulls guard. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Lauzon lies on top of Hinkle, basically smothering him. >Lauzon begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Hinkle comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Lauzon in guard. >Breathing very hard, Dan Lauzon is looking ragged. >Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. >Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Moving forward, Hinkle counters a left jab with a left jab to the cheek. >A tired-looking Lauzon throws a couple of ragged punches to get Hinkle to cover up, then tries a takedown. >Hinkle sprawls, stopping the takedown and forcing Lauzon down to the ground into a type of turtle position. >Lauzon takes a few punches on the way, but manages to get back to standing. >Lauzon steps back to avoid a left jab. >Josh Hinkle looks very tired out there. >Lauzon throws three punches in quick succession, but Hinkle was out of range. >Hinkle seems to be waiting for Lauzon to make a move. >A flicked jab from Hinkle only finds gloves. >Not letting up, Lauzon steps in closer to pressure Hinkle into action. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Lauzon chooses to move forward and try to take Hinkle down. >Hinkle stuffs the takedown attempt. >Dan Lauzon looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Lauzon avoids a quick jab and hits a hard leg kick. >Hinkle takes a jab to the cheek. >Hinkle, looking very tired, has let his hands drop dangerously low, that's why he got caught. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Hinkle narrowly misses Lauzon with a right uppercut. >Lauzon seems to be waiting for Hinkle to make a move. >A couple of ragged punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from a visibly tired Lauzon. >Lauzon is stopped by a good sprawl, and is pulled down to the ground in a loose front facelock until he is on his knees. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >It sounded like his corner told Hinkle to use wrestling to control Lauzon in this round. >Lauzon counters a wayward left jab with a stinging left jab. >Lauzon avoids a jab. >A drained-looking Hinkle tries to close the distance between them. >Hinkle can't get near enough to engage, Lauzon uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Josh Hinkle looks very, very tired. >Slowly moving in closer, a ragged-looking Hinkle wants to wrestle Lauzon. >Lauzon is pulled into a grapple. >Using his wrestling skills, Hinkle is trying to push Lauzon up against the cage. >Hinkle manages it, and controls Lauzon up against the cage. >Dan Lauzon looks like he is completely out of gas. >With Lauzon stuck against the cage, Hinkle gets the underhooks and looks for a takedown. >A Greco-Roman slam floors Lauzon, Hinkle executed it well. >Lauzon is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Hinkle holding him down. >Josh Hinkle looks like he is completely out of gas. >Hinkle lets go and stands up, then backs off, wanting the fight standing. >We move into the second half of this round. >Lauzon tries for a left jab but Hinkle moves out of range. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Hinkle still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Hinkle gets caught with a right cross though, and he is momentarily wobbly! >A visibly tired Lauzon is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Hinkle. >Hinkle seems happy to grapple with Lauzon. >The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >A left jab misses and Hinkle strikes back with a jab. >Advancing, Lauzon counters a left jab by using some big right hands! >The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. >The official decisions are being reported now. >All three judges give the result in favour of Lauzon. >Lauzon wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Dan 'The Upgrade' Lauzon defeats Josh Hinkle (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 3). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/laurentaylorctc72_zpsca325adf.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/laurentaylorctc72_zpsca325adf.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/elenareidctc72_zps6cb8ca9a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/elenareidctc72_zps6cb8ca9a.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! >Reid moves out of range of a tidy combination of punches. >Reid bobs and weaves, trying to get Taylor to commit. >Taylor counters a weak right kick with a straight left. >A right kick to the legs misses and Taylor fires back with a clean left. >Reid slips out of the way of a combination of short sharp punches. >Reid looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Taylor. >She gets into range. >Taylor sees a kick being set up and uses that opportunity to step forward and hit a clean left jab. >Reid uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a nice jab. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Taylor to counter with a clean left jab. >Taylor throws a nice sequence of punches, but Reid covers up and none of the shots finds a home. >Not comfortable in the pocket, Reid steps back and creates some space. >Reid comes in closer, looking to attack from the pocket. >Reid is now standing in the pocket. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Reid uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Taylor. >Reid tries to wrestle Taylor backward and up against the cage. >Taylor ends up backed against the cage. >Reid drives a knee to the thigh area. >Reid attempts to use some close-range elbow strikes but Taylor pulls the clinch tighter, making it impossible to launch them. >Taylor is trapped against the cage and Reid punishes her with some dirty boxing. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Reid steps back to achieve some separation from Taylor and gets ready to strike. >A left jab misses the mark and allows Reid to counter with a right body kick. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Taylor hits a jab. >Taylor lets a jab sail wide and counter-strikes with a right hook to the body. >Taylor tries for a left jab but Reid uses head movement to avoid it. >Reid manages to avoid a nice combination and counters with a picture-perfect roundhouse kick to the side of the ribs. >Reid uses head movement to avoid a combination of short sharp punches, then fires back with a kick to the body. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >They both meet with strikes, but neither does any damage. >Reid backs away from Taylor, creating some space between them. >Reid looks to move in and stand in the pocket. >She gets into range. >Using head movement to slip past a left jab, Taylor hits a crisp left. >Taylor throws a left jab but Reid uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Reid backs away from Taylor, creating some space between them. >Reid looks like she wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Taylor. >Taylor now has Reid standing in the pocket. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A left jab misses, Taylor counters with a barrage of huge punches, knocking Reid down! >Taylor doesn't have time to capitalise though, as Reid recovers her wits quickly. >An up-kick to the chest makes Taylor reconsider throwing a big punch. >Taylor tries to come in and secure a ground position. >Reid scoots backward as soon as Taylor comes in, initiating a scramble for position. >The scramble results in Reid turtled with Taylor on her back. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Taylor is looking to hit Reid on the counter. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Reid to hit back with a stinging left jab. >Reid avoids a series of wayward big punches and counters with a solid left jab. >Taylor darts in and out of range quickly, trying to get Reid to commit to throwing a strike. >Both fighters fire off strikes, neither produces any significant damage. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Reid tries to wrestle Taylor backward and up against the cage. >Reid does it, Taylor is stuck with her back to the cage. >Breathing very hard, Lauren Taylor is looking ragged. >Reid steps back to achieve some separation from Taylor and gets ready to strike. >A quick exchange of strikes produces nothing worth mentioning. >Taylor backs away to create some more space. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Taylor bobs and weaves. >Not letting up, Reid quickly steps in closer to attack Taylor. >Reid avoids several big right hands and counters with a kick to the ribs. >An exchange of blows doesn't really produce any damage or a clear advantage. >Having ended up close together from the strikes they threw, a wild exchange of punches begins! >Taylor is knocked out when a right hand lands flush on her jaw! >By Knock Out, the winner is Elena Reid! Official Result: Elena 'Babydoll' Reid defeats Lauren 'The Pirate' Taylor (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:00 of round 2). The match was rated as being Fantastic.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/darrillschoonoverctc72_zps50e3a835.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/darrillschoonoverctc72_zps50e3a835.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/rudylindseyctc72_zps92b0873d.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/rudylindseyctc72_zps92b0873d.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! >Schoonover counters a left jab by hitting a solid left. >Lindsey looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Schoonover. >Schoonover is pulled into a grapple. >Lindsey gets a couple of ineffective strikes in, but ultimately loses control of the grapple after being caught off-balance. >Clinched with Lindsey, Schoonover looks to try and take him down. >Lindsey cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Schoonover attempts to pass guard. >Lindsey is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Schoonover firmly in guard. >Lindsey tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Schoonover smothers him. >Looking to catch his breath, Schoonover is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. >Schoonover throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. >Schoonover attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Lindsey is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Schoonover firmly in guard. >Lindsey manages to scoot them both backward until they are against the cage. >Using the cage for support, Lindsey manages to stand up, bringing Schoonover up too. >With the cage trapping Lindsey, Schoonover looks to try and take him down. >The takedown is completed, Lindsey is on his back and pulls guard. >Schoonover fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >We move into the second half of this round. >Schoonover attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Schoonover struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Lindsey pulls Schoonover in close, then glances an elbow strike off the side of the head. >Schoonover begins trying to pass the guard. >Schoonover struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Schoonover has problems keeping control of Lindsey, who pulls them both back toward the cage side. >Lindsey stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Schoonover who remains in control. >With the cage trapping Lindsey, Schoonover looks to try and take him down. >Lindsey cannot stop the takedown, and has to pull guard. >Schoonover looks to get past the guard. >Lindsey comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Schoonover in guard. >Lindsey glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Schoonover. >In guard, Schoonover begins working to pass to side control. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Schoonover gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike. >Lindsey doesn't allow Schoonover to smother him against the ground. >Lindsey grabs hold of an arm and attempts a triangle choke on Schoonover from the bottom of the guard. >Schoonover pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Schoonover begins trying to pass the guard. >Lindsey is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Schoonover firmly in guard. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round two! >Lindsey counters a right kick to the body by hitting a pair of nice shots to the body. >Schoonover avoids a nice combination. >Moving in closer, Lindsey looks like he may want to wrestle Schoonover. >To counter, Schoonover fires off a right hand but only finds the gloves. >Schoonover chooses to shoot in on Lindsey. >Schoonover can't get the takedown, Lindsey defends it well and pulls them into a clinch. >Darrill Schoonover is breathing very hard. >Lindsey is trying to push Schoonover so that his back is up against the cage. >Schoonover ends up backed against the cage. >Lindsey smothers Schoonover against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. >Rudy Lindsey is looking really tired. >Schoonover gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Lindsey tries to throw an elbow, but Schoonover takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Lindsey ends up backed against the cage instead. >With Lindsey stuck against the cage, Schoonover tries to complete a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Lindsey blocked it and then turns it so that Schoonover is the one against the cage. >Darrill Schoonover looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. >Lindsey tries to dirty box Schoonover, but finds himself out-wrestled and turned around so that he is the one against the cage. >Schoonover tries to take Lindsey down. >The takedown doesn't work, Lindsey blocked it and then turns it so that Schoonover is the one against the cage. >Lindsey stomps down on his opponent's foot. >Darrill Schoonover looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Lindsey keeps Schoonover stuck against the cage for about sixty seconds. >From the looks of things, I don't think Rudy Lindsey has much energy left. >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! >Moving forward, Lindsey counters a left jab with a crisp jab. >Schoonover throws a couple of jabs, a set up for a tired-looking takedown attempt on Lindsey. >Lindsey sees the takedown coming and tries to move. >Schoonover doesn't get the takedown, Lindsey avoided it. >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Schoonover to hit back with a left jab to the cheek. >Schoonover narrowly misses Lindsey with a right uppercut. >Time slips away as Lindsey doesn't press Schoonover, allowing him to circle. >A tired-looking Schoonover throws a couple of ragged punches to get Lindsey to cover up, then tries a takedown. >Lindsey first stuffs the takedown attempt, then manages to wrestle Schoonover the the floor and take his back! >We move into the second half of this round. >Lindsey tries to hook Schoonover in a rear naked choke. >Schoonover fights off the rear naked choke attempt. >Schoonover tries to move Lindsey off his back but can't. >Lindsey successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >Rudy Lindsey looks like he is completely out of gas. >Lindsey attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. >Schoonover gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! >'Rowdy' Rudy Lindsey takes the win by submission! Official Result: 'Rowdy' Rudy Lindsey defeats Darrill 'The Boss' Schoonover (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:56 of round 3). The match was rated as being Decent.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Welterweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/jonathangouletctc72_zps7d8aa0b4.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/jonathangouletctc72_zps7d8aa0b4.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/andrewbucklandctc72_zps51318588.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/andrewbucklandctc72_zps51318588.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! >Goulet avoids a quick jab and hits a left. >Goulet comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Buckland attempts to avoid Goulet as he shoots in. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Buckland avoided Goulet. >Several big left hands miss, setting Goulet up to counter-strike with a crisp left hand punch. >Goulet slips past a right jab and fires back with a kick to the outside of the right knee. >Buckland counters a wayward left jab with a couple of hard left hands! >Goulet uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Buckland sees a right kick coming and strikes first with several big left hands, putting Goulet down, dazed! >Goulet shakes off the blow almost immediately though, and waits for Buckland to make a move. >Buckland motions for Goulet to stand up, which he does. >Goulet counters a wayward right jab with a body kick. >Goulet looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Not keen on wrestling Goulet, Buckland uses movement to keep out of reach. >Buckland counters a wayward left jab with a clever combination ending in a big left hook. >Goulet uses a flurry of lefts and rights to get Buckland to cover up, then shoots in looking for a takedown. >Buckland tries to time a counter left hand, but can't get it. >The takedown is completed, Goulet came in hard and fast and was too much for Buckland. >Goulet ends up holding a seated Buckland around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Goulet starts trying to get Buckland on his back so that he can gain a better position. >Buckland doesn't let Goulet get the mount. >Buckland hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. >Goulet attempts to guillotine Buckland, who is stuck against the cage. >The guillotine is applied, but Buckland stubbornly holds on and does not tap! >The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over. >The guillotine is finally released, Goulet may have gassed his arms trying to force the tap out. >Goulet throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Goulet fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Goulet has problems keeping control of Buckland, who pulls them both back toward the cage side. >Using the cage, Buckland walks up, but cannot break the control of Goulet. >Goulet looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Buckland proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position. >Goulet takes a hard foot stomp. >Buckland moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Buckland throws a flurry of punches but Goulet covers up and takes them easily. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >A left jab misses, giving Buckland the chance to hit back with a series of quick jabs. >Goulet uses head movement to avoid a left jab. >Buckland circles away, creating some distance between them. >Buckland circles, looking for an opening. >Goulet doesn't let Buckland settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Time expires and we come to 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>>There's the bell and round number two begins! >A jab doesn't find its intended target, allowing Buckland to fire back with a nice right hand. >Goulet avoids a flurry of punches. >Buckland looks like he might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Goulet. >Goulet seems happy to grapple with Buckland. >Goulet is trying to push Buckland so that his back is up against the cage. >Goulet achieves it, pinning Buckland to the cage. >Buckland eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. >Andrew Buckland is breathing very hard. >With Buckland stuck against the cage, Goulet tries to complete a takedown. >Goulet can't get the takedown, but does get behind Buckland when he attempts to wriggle free. >Buckland tries to uses a whizzer to turn Goulet, but is blocked from doing so. >Breathing very hard, Jonathan Goulet is looking ragged. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Buckland waits for Goulet to try some dirty boxing, then quickly spins, ending up facing Goulet, who has his back up against the cage. >Buckland launches an elbow strike but Goulet is ready and uses some wrestling to turn around so that Buckland is the one against the cage. >Goulet attempts to wrestle Buckland to the ground. >Buckland will not go down, he blocks the takedown despite the best efforts of Goulet. >Andrew Buckland seems to be fighting against exhaustion. >Buckland tries to get clear of the grapple, but Goulet holds him in place. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Goulet tries to take Buckland down. >Buckland shows stubborn resistance to the takedown, but Goulet does manage to slip behind him so that he has the back. >Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Goulet throws a feint. >Goulet drops his shoulder as a feint, trying to draw a strike. >Goulet feints left and throws a flurry of punches but Buckland is just able to avoid them. >A feint to the right gets Buckland to move forward, and Goulet almost clips him with a massive overhand right. >Buckland circles as he plans his next move. >Not letting up, Goulet quickly steps in closer to attack Buckland. >From the looks of things, I don't think Jonathan Goulet has much energy left. >Slowed down by physical tiredness, Goulet still looks to get in close and strike from the pocket. >Backing off, Buckland makes sure to keep out of range. >A straight left fails to land and Buckland is able to fire back with a barrage of big left hands! >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Slipping past a right jab, Goulet hits an enormous right hook, Buckland is out before he hits the ground! >Jonathan 'The Road Warrior' Goulet takes the win by Knock Out! Official Result: Jonathan 'The Road Warrior' Goulet defeats Andrew Buckland (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:57 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN CARD</div> <div style="text-align:center">Broadcast On Rogers Sportsnet in Canada, On HBO in Canada and the USA, And On Various Channels Around The World</div> <div style="text-align:center">Womens Heavyweight Bout: Peggy Morgan Retirement</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/peggymorganctc72_zpsa2ef564c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/peggymorganctc72_zpsa2ef564c.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/otsuyanoctc72_zps10123d44.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/otsuyanoctc72_zps10123d44.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the opening bell! >A flurry of rights and lefts miss, allowing Yano to hit back with a solid left jab. >Morgan catches a weak right kick to the legs and uses it to go for a takedown, getting it! Yano manages to pull guard. >Morgan looks to get past the guard. >She passes to side control. >Morgan begins trying to get herself into a mount. >She does it, and has the mount on Yano. >Morgan tries to ensnare Yano in an americana. >Yano defends herself well. >Yano tries to roll Morgan, but only succeeds in giving up her back! >Morgan pounds away with right hands and Yano is having trouble doing anything about it! >The referee is forced to jump in and stop the match! >The winner, by TKO, is Peggy 'The Daywalker' Morgan! Official Result: Peggy 'The Daywalker' Morgan defeats 'The Flash' Otsu Yano (TKO (Strikes) in 3:10 of round 1). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Light Heavyweight Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/ryanjimmoctc72_zps609381b6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/ryanjimmoctc72_zps609381b6.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/travisgalbraithctc72_zpse80e44c5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/travisgalbraithctc72_zpse80e44c5.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! >Both fighters throw strikes, no significant damage is inflicted by either. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up grappling. >Galbraith tries to suck Jimmo to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard. >Jimmo defends against it well, and takes control of the clinch. >Jimmo and Galbraith separate and we're back to a stand-off. >There's a takedown attempt from Galbraith. >Jimmo tries to avoid Galbraith. >Jimmo avoids the takedown attempt. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Galbraith, controlling the grapple with Jimmo, tries to scoop him up for a slam. >Jimmo defends it well though, and slips away from Galbraith. >Jimmo looks like he wants to stand in the pocket and strike with Galbraith. >Seeing an opportunity, Galbraith goes straight into a takedown, putting Jimmo down into guard. >Galbraith tries to pass the guard. >Jimmo keeps Galbraith in guard. >Galbraith blocks an attempted sweep. >Galbraith throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >Jimmo tries to smother Galbraith by holding him, but can't keep control. >Galbraith fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. >Galbraith throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >In guard, Galbraith begins working to pass to side control. >He can't get free of the guard. >Jimmo tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Galbraith. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Galbraith gets suckered in by a feint, and is lucky to avoid the combination that follows. >Jimmo bobs and weaves. >Galbraith doesn't let Jimmo settle, stepping in closer to impose himself. >Galbraith shoots in for a takedown. >Jimmo tries to avoid the takedown. >Jimmo avoids the takedown attempt. >Galbraith slips out of the way of a leg kick. >Jimmo uses a right hook to the body, but misses. >It seems that Galbraith is happy to let Jimmo circle for the moment. >A left hand misses, allowing Jimmo to counter with a stinging left jab. >Galbraith comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >Jimmo attempts to avoid Galbraith as he shoots in. >Galbraith can't get the takedown, Jimmo was too quick to back away. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Jimmo is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Galbraith. >Galbraith tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Jimmo defended it well. >A speculative right hand from Jimmo doesn't find a home. >Not letting Jimmo settle, Galbraith moves in closer. >The time is up, and that's the end of round one.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>We are back underway! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Jimmo has been instructed to stand with Galbraith in this round. >Jimmo steps back to avoid a left jab. >Galbraith avoids a jab. >Galbraith moves in quickly after a wayward punch and hits a left. >Galbraith throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >The takedown is completed, Jimmo is on his back and pulls guard. >Galbraith looks to get past the guard. >He passes the guard well, gaining side control. >Galbraith tries to lock Jimmo into a kimura. >Jimmo fights off the kimura attempt. >Galbraith blocks an attempt to pull guard. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Galbraith attempts to roll Jimmo slightly and take his back. >Jimmo tries to escape but only succeeds in giving up his back! >Galbraith tries to set up Jimmo for an armbar. >Jimmo gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Travis Galbraith! Official Result: Travis 'The Gladiator' Galbraith defeats Ryan 'Big Deal' Jimmo (Submission (Armbar) in 3:53 of round 2). The match was rated as being Poor.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Bantamweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/sirwankakaictc72_zpse0c2b4a6.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/sirwankakaictc72_zpse0c2b4a6.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/akitoshitamuractc72_zps535d4a77.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/akitoshitamuractc72_zps535d4a77.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>This is a CTC Bantamweight Tournament title fight. >Round one begins! >Tamura counters a wayward low kick by catching it and shooting in for a takedown, down goes Kakai! He pulls guard though. >Tamura begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >He can't get free of the guard. >Kakai tries to sweep Tamura but can't do it. >Tamura attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Kakai tries to pull Tamura into a guillotine choke from the bottom of the guard. >Tamura defends it well. >Kakai doesn't allow Tamura to smother him against the ground. >Kakai attempts a triangle choke on Tamura from the bottom of the guard. >Tamura pulls free before the triangle can be locked in. >Tamura begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Tamura struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Tamura blocks Kakai as he tries a sweep from the guard. >The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. >Kakai is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Tamura. >Kakai can't get near enough to engage, Tamura uses strikes to keep him out of range. >Kakai comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Tamura. >Tamura is pulled into a grapple. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Kakai is trying to push Tamura so that his back is up against the cage. >Kakai achieves it, pinning Tamura to the cage. >Kakai takes a short step back and prepares to strike. >Both fighters fire off strikes, but neither does any significant damage. >Tamura gets Kakai to cover up with a pair of jabs, then nails a crunching right hook to the body. >Tamura throws a left jab but Kakai uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >From the pocket, Tamura shoots in for a double leg. >The takedown doesn't work, Kakai sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >Kakai is trying to muscle Tamura up against the cage. >Tamura ends up backed against the cage. >Kakai steps back from Tamura and looks to unleash some strikes. >Tamura, standing at close range, catches a body kick and goes for a takedown, getting it! Kakai manages to pull guard. >The clock runs down as Kakai is being smothered against the ground by Tamura. >Tamura tries to control Kakai against the ground, but finds it a struggle. >Kakai brings his legs up and tries to lock Tamura in a triangle choke. >Tamura defends well against it. >Tamura begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Kakai keeps his guard secure. >Tamura has problems keeping control of Kakai, who pulls them both back toward the cage side. >Kakai stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Tamura who remains in control. >Round one ends as time expires. >Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell for the start of the round! >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but neither hits. >Kakai looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Tamura counters with a left jab that catches Kakai hard. >Tamura shoots in for a takedown. >Kakai gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Tamura begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Tamura struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Kakai raises his legs and tries to get Tamura into a triangle choke. >Tamura doesn't let Kakai get it. >Tamura attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Kakai keeps Tamura in guard. >Kakai raises his legs and tries to get Tamura into a triangle choke. >Tamura blocks the attempt. >Sirwan Kakai is breathing very hard. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Tamura attempts to pass guard. >Kakai keeps his guard secure. >Kakai applies double underhooks and keeps Tamura from launching any attacks. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. >Tamura throws a looping punch, but Kakai avoids it. >Kakai seems to be waiting for Tamura 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>>And here we go, round three! >Judging from what we heard from his corner, Kakai is looking to avoid takedowns as much as possible in this round. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >Kakai is trying to push Tamura so that his back is up against the cage. >Kakai manages it, and controls Tamura up against the cage. >Kakai moves back from the grapple and looks ready to strike. >Using head movement, Tamura slips past a left jab and counters with a crisp left jab. >There's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes, but neither scores. >Stepping back, Kakai creates a bit of distance. >Tamura comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that he can shoot in. >Kakai tries to step away from the takedown. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Kakai avoided Tamura. >Sirwan Kakai looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Akitoshi Tamura doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >An exchange of strikes doesn't lead to any real damage. >Tamura catches Kakai with a solid left jab. >Tamura gets Kakai with a punch to the ribs, but it lacked power. >Kakai doesn't press the issue, allowing Tamura to circle. >Both throw strikes at each other, both easily defend the other's attempt. >Having stepped in close to throw their strikes, they end up clinched. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >From the grapple, Tamura tries to pick Kakai up on his shoulder for a slam. >Kakai defends it well and slips away from his opponent. >A tired Tamura moves forward, looking for a takedown. >Kakai stuffs the takedown attempt. >Round three ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 4</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>There's the bell and round number four begins! >From what we could hear of his corner, it sounds like Tamura has been instructed to wrestle Kakai in this round. >A feinted low kick sets up a right high kick attempt, and Kakai is lucky to avoid it. >Kakai catches a right leg kick and goes for a takedown but Tamura stuffs it. >From the looks of things, I don't think Akitoshi Tamura has much energy left. >Tamura counters a wayward left jab with a quick series of punches. >A visibly tired Tamura is looking to turn this into a wrestling match, and is getting in closer to Kakai. >Tamura grapples with Kakai, who made no attempt to escape. >Tamura is trying to muscle Kakai up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Kakai pinned to the cage. >Tamura hits a knee strike to the thigh. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Tamura steps back to achieve some separation from Kakai and gets ready to strike. >Kakai uses head movement to dodge a jab, and counters with a nice left. >Kakai slips past a straight punch and hits a hard right kick across the side. >Sirwan Kakai looks totally gassed. >Kakai slips past a straight punch and then hits a clean punch. >Akitoshi Tamura looks totally gassed. >Kakai dodges a jab, and fires back with a nice jab. >Slipping past a flurry of punches, Kakai counters with a swift leg kick. >Showing good footwork and reactions, Tamura avoids a body kick. >We have one minute of the round remaining. >Tamura dodges a jab, and fires back with a solid left jab. >Both fighters come toe-to-toe and strike, but none of the strikes result in significant damage being done. >From the missed strikes they clinch. >Tamura is looking to muscle Kakai back against the cage. >Kakai ends up backed against the cage. >The time runs out on round four. >Awesome round of action.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 5</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round five begins! >Kakai avoids a flurry of punches. >Looking tired, Tamura comes in closer, attempting to wrestle with Kakai. >Kakai sees a chance to dive for a single leg, but Tamura is able to defend against it. >A tired-looking Tamura throws a couple of ragged punches to get Kakai to cover up, then tries a takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Kakai sprawled to defend it and then works into a clinch position. >Kakai has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Tamura to the ground. >Tamura stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. >Tamura is trying to muscle Kakai up against the cage. >Tamura can't do it though, and Kakai gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >Kakai has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Tamura down. >Tamura cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a Greco-Roman slam, he can only pull guard! >Kakai throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Kakai fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Kakai fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. >Kakai lies on top of Tamura, basically smothering him. >Kakai throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Kakai throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. >Grabbing an arm, Tamura attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Kakai gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out! >The winner, by submission; Akitoshi Tamura! Official Result: Akitoshi 'Ironman' Tamura defeats Sirwan 'Zohan' Kakai (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 4:49 of round 5). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Akitoshi Tamura Wins The 2015 Spring Series Bantamweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Lightweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/zoilagurgelctc72_zps98aaabe5.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/zoilagurgelctc72_zps98aaabe5.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/ayakahamasakictc72_zpse24a820c.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/ayakahamasakictc72_zpse24a820c.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>This is a CTC Womens LW Tournament title fight. >Round one begins! >Gurgel feints left, then right. >A jab misses and Ayaka counters with a crisp left hand punch. >There's a takedown attempt from Gurgel. >The takedown is unsuccessful, Ayaka blocked Gurgel. >Moving in closer, Gurgel looks like she may want to try and clinch with Ayaka. >She pulls Ayaka into a Muay Thai clinch. >Gurgel finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Ayaka to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch. >A couple of quick punches are used to set up a takedown attempt from Ayaka. >Gurgel gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. >Ayaka begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Gurgel tries to get double underhooks on Ayaka so that she can get some control, but can't get them. >Ayaka throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. >Grabbing an arm, Gurgel attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Ayaka blocks the attempt. >Gurgel fights off Ayaka as she tries to smother her against the ground. >Gurgel attempts to lock on a triangle choke. >Ayaka blocks the triangle attempt. >In guard, Ayaka begins working to pass to side control. >Gurgel is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Ayaka firmly in guard. >Gurgel tries to sweep Ayaka but can't do it. >We move into the second half of this round. >With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. >Ayaka comes in with a couple of jabs, using them as cover so that she can shoot in. >Gurgel stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Ayaka into a clinch. >Gurgel is trying to push Ayaka so that her back is up against the cage. >Gurgel can't do it though, and Ayaka gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. >Clinched with Gurgel, Ayaka looks to try and take her down. >Gurgel stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple. >Gurgel looks for a trip takedown. >Gurgel gets the takedown! Ayaka pulls guard. >Gurgel attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >She finds herself unable to pass guard on this attempt. >Ayaka reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. >A kimura attempt almost catches Gurgel, but Ayaka eventually has to settle for using it to sweep to side control. >Ayaka throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. >Ayaka blocks an attempt to pull guard. >Ayaka starts trying to work to use side control as a way to get behind Gurgel. >Gurgel can't stop it and gives up her back! >Ayaka tries to increase her control by getting both hooks in, but Gurgel blocks it. >Gurgel tries a roll, but doesn't budge Ayaka. >Zoila Gurgel is breathing very hard. >The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. >Ayaka successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. >With both hooks in, Ayaka tries to flatten Gurgel out for the rear naked choke. >The rear naked choke is in deep, but Gurgel only has to survive a few seconds before the round ends! >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>>Round two begins! >Judging from what we heard from her corner, Ayaka is looking to avoid strikes and take it to the ground in this round. >Ayaka avoids a kick to the leg and hits a straight left. >Both fighters come in and exchange strikes, but neither does any damage. >Ayaka avoids a leg kick and scores with a left. >Ayaka comes in, looking for a quick takedown. >The takedown doesn't work, Gurgel stuffed it. >Both fighters come in and throw strikes, there is no real damage done by either. >Gurgel gets hit with a crisp jab to the jaw, rocking her head back. >Ayaka dodges a jab, and fires back with a left jab to the cheek. >We are now at the halfway point of the round. >Ayaka throws a left jab but Gurgel uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >Gurgel backs away from Ayaka, creating some space between them. >Ayaka chooses to shoot in on Gurgel. >Gurgel stuffs the takedown attempt and then pulls Ayaka into a clinch. >Ayaka Hamasaki is looking really tired. >Gurgel and Ayaka separate and we're back to a stand-off. >We're into the final minute of the round. >They exchange strikes, but neither fighter inflicts any real damage. >Ayaka sees an inside leg kick coming and hits first with a nice jab. >From the looks of things, I don't think Zoila Gurgel has much energy left. >Good head movement allows Gurgel to slip past a vicious right hand, and she counters with a clean left jab. >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! >Ayaka grabs a slow leg kick and goes straight for a takedown, but Gurgel is able to block it. >Ayaka avoids a low kick. >Ayaka slips out of the way of a jab. >Gurgel comes in closer, despite her tiredness, looking to attack from the pocket. >She gets into range. >Ayaka sees a leg kick coming but strikes first with a nice left. >A right cross misses, giving Gurgel the perfect angle to counter-strike with a series of quick, sharp punches. >Ayaka Hamasaki looks like she doesn't have a lot left to give. >Using head movement, Gurgel slips past a left jab and counters with a kick to the side of the ribs. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Gurgel throws a left jab but Ayaka uses good head movement to make sure it slips by. >There's a ragged-looking double leg attempt from Ayaka, from the pocket. >Ayaka doesn't get the takedown, Gurgel saw it coming and was equal to it. >Zoila Gurgel looks like she is almost out on her feet with exhaustion. >Gurgel throws a couple of ragged-looking jabs as a set up, then attempts a takedown. >A good sprawl stops the takedown, and Gurgel is brought down to the mat in a loose front facelock. >Ayaka floats over the turtled Gurgel and takes her back. >Ayaka rolls the turtled Gurgel over and secures side control. >We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. >Ayaka attempts to armbar Gurgel from side control. >Gurgel gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! >By submission, the winner is Ayaka Hamasaki! Official Result: Ayaka Hamasaki defeats Zoila 'The Warrior Princess' Gurgel (Submission (Armbar) in 4:34 of round 3). The match was rated as being Great.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Ayaka Hamasaki Wins The 2015 Spring Series Womens Lightweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">CO-MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Featherweight Tournament Final Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/takeshiinouectc72_zpsf13f2db1.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/takeshiinouectc72_zpsf13f2db1.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/patriciofreirectc72_zps6354fc95.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/patriciofreirectc72_zps6354fc95.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The CTC Featherweight Tournament title on the line in this match. >We are underway! >A left jab misses and Inoue counters with a stinging leg kick. >Inoue uses a nice combination as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Inoue has the takedown! Freire pulls half guard. >Inoue tries to ensnare Freire in a kimura. >Freire doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. >Inoue blocks an attempted sweep. >Inoue pounds away with elbows from half guard, but Freire isn't troubled by them. >Freire moves so that Inoue is now in full guard, not half guard. >Inoue begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. >Inoue struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. >Freire tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Inoue smothers him. >Inoue pounds away from the guard with elbows, but Freire isn't troubled by them. >Inoue gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike. >In guard, Inoue throws a couple of punches designed to keep Freire guessing. >Freire grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Inoue into a triangle choke. >Inoue blocks the triangle attempt. >Inoue attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. >Freire keeps his guard secure. >Freire tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. >Inoue blocks it. >We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. >Inoue fires away with big punches, but Freire keeps the guard secure and doesn't take any undue damage. >Freire tries to sweep Inoue but can't do it. >The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. >Inoue sneaks a glance at his corner. >Not letting up, Freire steps in closer to pressure Inoue into action. >Freire throws out a couple of jabs as a set up, then shoots in for a takedown. >Inoue tries to hook a guillotine as Freire comes in. >Inoue can't get the guillotine choke. >The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Inoue pulling guard. >Freire throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Freire gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. >Freire throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. >Inoue, working from the bottom, clips Freire with an elbow. >Freire throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. >Securing an arm, Inoue then brings his legs up and tries to lock Freire in a triangle choke. >Freire blocks the triangle attempt. >Freire throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. >In guard, Freire begins working to pass to side control. >He can't get free of the guard. >Inoue secures an arm and tries to ensnare Freire in a triangle. >Freire blocks the attempt. >Round one ends as time expires.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 2</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>Round two begins! >A left hand misses, allowing Inoue to counter with a solid left jab. >Inoue is getting in closer to Freire, perhaps looking for a clinch. >Freire sees a chance for a takedown attempt, but Inoue is able to defend it. >Inoue comes in closer, looking to wrestle with Freire. >Freire seems happy to grapple with Inoue. >Inoue is trying to push Freire so that his back is up against the cage. >He does so, and now has Freire pinned to the cage. >Takeshi Inoue is breathing very hard. >Freire is trapped against the cage and Inoue punishes him with some dirty boxing. >Inoue pins Freire up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. >We pass the halfway mark of this round. >Freire wrestles back against Inoue, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. >Freire tries to take Inoue down. >Inoue doesn't even try to stop the takedown, he simply takes it and pulls guard. >Patricio Freire is breathing very hard. >In guard, Freire begins working to pass to side control. >He manages to pass, but only to half guard. >We're into the final minute of the round. >Freire punches down at Inoue, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >In half guard, Freire throws a couple of punches designed to keep Inoue guessing. >Inoue reaches over and tries to lock up an arm. >Freire blocks it. >Takeshi Inoue looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. >Time expires and we come to the end of round two.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Round 3</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>And here we go, round three! >Inoue avoids a jab. >Inoue, who is visibly tired, looks like he might want to get in close and wrestle with Freire. >The two fighters start grappling for control. >Inoue is looking to muscle Freire back against the cage. >Freire ends up backed against the cage. >Patricio Freire looks very, very tired. >Showing his ability to control opponents, Inoue simply smothers Freire against the cage for about half a minute. >Freire is trapped against the cage and Inoue hits him with a short left uppercut. >The gas tank looks empty on Takeshi Inoue. >Freire takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. >We go past the halfway point of this round. >Freire is trapped against the cage and Inoue hits him with a short left uppercut. >Inoue tries to smother Freire against the cage, but is struggling to maintain control. >Freire catches an unsuspecting Inoue in a standing guillotine! >The guillotine is locked in tight, but Inoue is still trying to fight out of it! >Inoue is asleep! The referee leaps in and stops the fight! >The winner, by technical submission; Patricio Freire! Official Result: Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire defeats Takeshi 'Lion Takeshi' Inoue (Technical Submission in 3:15 of round 3). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Patricio Freire Wins The 2015 Spring Series Featherweight Tournament Championship!</div> <div style="text-align:center">MAIN EVENT</div> <div style="text-align:center">CTC Womens Lightweight Title Bout</div> <div style="text-align:center"><a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/kyragraciectc72_zps346a4a0b.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/kyragraciectc72_zps346a4a0b.png</a> VS. <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/claudiagadelhactc72_zps9d7782fc.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/claudiagadelhactc72_zps9d7782fc.png</a></div> <div style="text-align:center">Round 1</div> <blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="36316" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>>The CTC Womens Lightweight title on the line in this match. >Round one begins! >Gadelha counters an errant left jab with a quick spinning back fist! >Gadelha looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Gracie finds herself pulled into a grappling contest. >Gadelha is looking to muscle Gracie back against the cage. >Gracie doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Gracie tries to suck Gadelha to the ground by wrapping her legs around the waist and pulling guard. >Gracie gets it, Gadelha is now trapped in her guard. >Gracie attempts a guillotine choke from the bottom. >Gadelha isn't caught tight enough to tap, but does get swept over into side control. >Gracie fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. >Gracie punches down at Gadelha, but they are easily taken on the gloves. >Gadelha attempts a sweep from side control. >Gracie gets swept out of side control, but scrambles back to her feet to face Gadelha. >Gracie looks like she might be trying to get in close and wrestle with Gadelha. >Gadelha tries to counter by dropping down and going for a single leg, but Gracie defended it well. >Gadelha looks to be trying to close the distance between them. >Gracie is pulled into a grapple. >Gadelha is looking to muscle Gracie back against the cage. >Gracie doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. >Gracie tries to lock her legs around the waist of Gadelha, wanting to pull her down to the floor. >Gadelha cannot prevent it, and is sucked into the guard. >Gracie raises her legs and tries to get Gadelha into a triangle choke. >The triangle is locked in deep, Gadelha has to tap out! >The winner, by submission, is Kyra Gracie! Official Result: Kyra Gracie defeats Claudia Gadelha (Submission (Triangle) in 5:01 of round 1). The match was rated as being Good.</div></blockquote> <div style="text-align:center">Kyra Gracie Retains The CTC Womens Lightweight Title!</div> <div style="text-align:center">Defenses: 2 (Katja Kankaanpaa, Claudia Gadelha)</div> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/resultsctc72_zps4204ec1a.png.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/resultsctc72_zps4204ec1a.png</a> Attendance: 7,050 Ticket Sales: $1,057,500 TV Viewers (Rogers Sportsnet): 649,710 TV Viewers (HBO): 1,732,560 TV Viewers (Fox Sports Latin America): 1,515,990 TV Viewers (J Sports): 649,710 TV Viewers (Rossiya 2): 1,082,850 TV Viewers (Setanta Sports): 1,840,842 TV Viewers (True Sport 2): 216,570 Critical Rating: Good Commercial Rating: Decent Fight of the Night: Elena Reid vs. Lauren Taylor KO of the Night: Elena Reid Submission of the Night: Kyra Gracie <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%2072/featherweightchampion_zpse91c97ac.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/featherweightchampion_zpse91c97ac.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/womenslightweightchampion_zpsb9dcde70.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/womenslightweightchampion_zpsb9dcde70.jpg</a> <a href="http://s244.photobucket.com/user/Overbay17/media/CTC/CTC%2072/bantamweightchampion_zpsff8a1bdc.jpg.html" rel="external nofollow">http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg29/Overbay17/CTC/CTC%2072/bantamweightchampion_zpsff8a1bdc.jpg</a></div> Fallout - There were no cuts following CTC 72! - Peggy Morgan confirms her retirement from professional mixed martial arts following her fight! Morgan retires with a professional record 3-1, including a 1-0 record in the CTC, where he only fight was her retirement bout in which she defeated Otsu Yano by first round TKO at CTC 72! - Gilbert Yvel announces that he will retire following his next fight! - Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc announces that she will retire following her next fight! - Travis Galbraith suffered a stomach injury in his victory over Ryan Jimmo, and will miss over six months! - Otsu Yano suffered a head injury in her loss to Peggy Morgan, and will miss a month or two! - Lauren Taylor suffered a hand injury in her loss to Elena Reid, and will miss a month or two! Predictions None Judoku1819 (Season Total: 42% (15 of 36)) mmaaddict (Season Total: 55% (31 of 56))

CageRage · June 5, 2014

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Canadian Tournament Combat 73

Friday, Week 3, June 2015 in Quebec, Canada

MAIN EVENT

Lightweight Tournament Final: Ronys Torres (31-4, 5-0 CTC) vs. Mairbek Taisumov (23-4, 3-0 CTC)

The Final of the Season 4 Lightweight Tournament! Ronys Torres earned his way into the season 3 tournament by winning the Sunday Night Fights 16 Lightweight Tournament, with victories over Kurt Southern, Mitch Clarke, and Alexander Sarnavskiy, he then entered the Season 4 Lightweight Tournament, getting through with first round submission victories over Sam Stout in the Quarter-Finals, and Christian Uflacker in the Semi-Finals! Mairbek Taisumov opened his CTC career with a Split Decision victory over Luiz Azeredo, then entered the Season 4 Lightweight Tournament, defeating Blake Fredrickson by first round knock out in the Quarter-Finals, and earning a third round TKO victory over Jacob Volkmann in the Semi-Finals!

CO-MAIN EVENT

Womens Middleweight Tournament Final: Taylor Stratford (6-1, 6-1 CTC) vs. Vanessa Porto (20-6, 3-1 CTC)

Taylor Stratford opend her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Julian Berezikova, and a Split Decision victory over Jennifer Maia, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Munah Holland, she is now on a four fight winning streak, with a third round submission victory over Tandi Schaeffer, Unanimous Decision victories over Romy Ruyssen, and Alexandra Sanchez, and a first round submission victory over Tonya Evinger in the Semi-Finals of the 2015 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament! Vanessa Porto opened her career with a first round submission victory over Suzie Montero, before losing by second round submission to Marloes Coenen, she is now on a two fight winning streak, with a first round submission victory over Kelly Kobold, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Womens Middleweight Tournament, earning a second round submission victory over Sarah Moras in the Semi-Finals!

UNDERCARD

Light Heavyweight Tournament Final: Cecil Erickson (7-1, 7-1 CTC) vs. Kelly Anundson (6-2, 2-1 CTC)

Since losing to Robert Drysdale in the Final of the Sunday Night Fights 9 Light Heavyweight Tournament, Cecil Erickson has been on an impressive five fight winning streak, with submission victories over Nick Hinchliffe, Nick Penner, and Hector Ramirez, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Travis Galbraith, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over former Bellator champion Christian M'Pumbu in the Semi-Finals! Kelly Anundson opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Krzysztof Piechota, but is now on a two fight winning streak, earning a second round submission victory over Bastien Huveneers, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Light Heavyweight Tournament, earning a third round submission victory over Wagner Prado in the Semi-Finals!

Cruiserweight Tournament Final: Vinicius Queiroz (8-4, 2-1 CTC) vs. Richardson Moreira (7-2, 2-0 CTC)

Vinicius Queiroz opened his CTC career with a second round submission loss to Jeff Monson in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Winter Series Cruiserweight Tournament, but bounced back in his next fight, earning a first round knock out victory over Joaquim Ferreira, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Cruiserweight Tournament, earning a Unanimous Decision victory over Alexander Volkov in the Semi-Finals! Richardson Moreira opened his CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Ben Smith, before entering the 2015 Spring Series Cruiserweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Devin Cole, in the Semi-Finals!

Light Heavyweight Feature Fight: Hiroshi Izumi (8-3, 0-1 CTC) vs. Ovince St. Preux (14-8, 1-3 CTC)

Hiroshi Izumi made his CTC debut in April, losing by second round knock out to Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou! Ovince St. Preux opened his CTC career in the Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament, losing a Split Decision to Trevor Prangley in the Quarter-Finals, then lost by second round submission to Hans Stringer, bounced back to win a Split Decision over Nick Penner, but lost his last fight by third round submission to Ralek Gracie!

Womens Lightweight Feature Fight: Jessica Rakoczy (3-5, 1 NC, 2-2 CTC) vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc (9-10, 1-4 CTC)

Jessica Rakoczy opened his CTC career with a second round TKO victory over Sally Krumdiack, then entered the Womens Lightweight Championship Tournament, losing by third round submission to Naho Sugiyama in the Quarter-Finals, she bounced bakc to win a Unanimous Decision over Jessica Eye, but lost by first round submission to Valerie Letourneau in her last fight! Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc has decided to call time on her MMA career, which opened her CTC career with back to back losses by first round TKO, and second round submission to Emi Tomimatsu, then bounced back to earn a first round TKO victory over Tomimatsu, however she is now on a two fight losing streak, losing by second round knock out to Stacey Bradburn, and by first round knock out to Joanne Calderwood!

PRELIMINARY CARD

Lightweight: Joe Ellenberger (14-3, 0-2 CTC) vs. Maciej Jewtuszko (13-4, 1-1 CTC)

Joe Ellenberger opened his CTC career with a second round submission loss to Blake Fredrickson, then dropped a Unanimous Decision to Gesias Cavalcante in the Semi-Finals of the 2014 Spring Series Lightweight Tournament! Maciej Jewtuszko opened his CTC career with a third round knock out victory over Dakota Cochrane, before entering the 2014 Spring Series Lightweight Tournament, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Richie Whitson in the Semi-Finals!

Middleweight: Jesse Forbes (17-7, 1-1 CTC) vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi (12-5, 1 NC, 0-2 CTC)

Jesse Forbes opened his CTC career with a second round knock out victory over Tomasz Drwal, before dropping a Unanimous Decision to John Salter in his last fight! Yoshiyuki Nakanishi opened his CTC career in the Canada Day Clash 2 Middleweight Tournament, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Jack Marshman in the Quarter-Finals, and lost by third round knock out to Luiz Cane in his last fight!

Cruiserweight: Magomed Malikov (12-4, 6-3 CTC) vs. Mike Hayes (19-6-1, 1-1 CTC)

Since losing the Season 1 Cruiserweight Tournament Final to Daniel Puder, Magomed Malikov bounced back with a Unanimous Decision victory over Kinney Spotwood, but is since on a two fight losing streak, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Mike Hackert, and losing by second round submission to Ricardo Romero! Mike Hayes opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Devin Cole, but bounced back in his last fight, earning a first round submission victory over Hirotaka Yokoi!

Heavyweight: Rick Barnes (1-0, 1-0 CTC) vs. Mark Godbeer (9-5, 0-2 CTC)

Rick Barnes made a statement in his MMA debut, stopping the takedowns of Ajlin Ahmic, while pounding on him with heavy hands, scoring a third round knock out victory over Ahmic in his debut! Mark Godbeer opened his CTC career with a first round submission loss to Mike Russow, and lost by first round TKO to Chris Birchler in his last fight!

Flyweight: Fumihiro Kitahara (10-4, CTC Debut) vs. Tim Elliot (10-7-1, 1-2 CTC)

Fumihiro Kitahara comes from a background in Shooto, and while he lacks in the striking department, he has an active guard, and good submissions to aid his attack! Kitahara is coming off a two fight run in DEEP, where he lost a Unanimous Decision to Ryota Uozumi, and won a Unanimous Decision over Mitsuhisa Sunabe! Tim Elliot opened his CTC career in the 2014 Winter Series Flyweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Ngoo Ditty in the Semi-Finals, before losing by third round submission to Shinichi Kojima in the Finals, he lost by third round submission to Gianni Subba in his last fight!

Womens Heavyweight: Chantalle Castellanos (3-4, 1-2 CTC) vs. Christina Domke (6-4, 2-2 CTC)

Chantalle Castellanos opened her CTC career in the Sunday Night Fights 4 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, losing by first round submission to Lalani Malley-Mancao in the Quarter-Finals, then bounced back with a third round knock out victory over Katherine Appleseed, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 15 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, losing by first round TKO to Jan Finney! Christina Domke opened her CTC career in the Sunday Night Fights 4 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, earning a first round submission victory over Ashley Sanchez in the Quarter-Finals, before losing by first round TKO to Revelina Berto in the Semi-Finals, she bounced back with a first round submission victory over Sarah Oriza, before entering the Sunday Night Fights 15 Womens Heavyweight Tournament, dropping a Unanimous Decision to Lalani Malley-Mancao in the Quarter-Finals in her last fight!

Tournament Brackets

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Weigh-In Results

Ronys Torres (155) vs. Mairbek Taisumov (155)

Taylor Stratford (135) vs. Vanessa Porto (135)

Cecil Erickson (205) vs. Kelly Anundson (205)

Vinicius Queirox (235) vs. Richardson Moreira (230)

Hiroshi Izumi (205) vs. Ovince St. Preux (205)

Jessica Rakoczy (125) vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc (125)

Joe Ellenberger (155) vs. Maciej Jewtuszko (155)

Jesse Forbes (185) vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi (185)

Magomed Malikov (235) vs. Mike Hayes (235)

Rick Barnes (265) vs. Mark Godbeer (245)

Fumihiro Kitahara (125) vs. Tim Elliot (125)

Chantalle Castellanos (145) vs. Christina Domke (140)

CTC 73 Full Fight Card

Main Card

LW Final: Ronys Torres vs. Mairbek Taisumov

WMW Final: Taylor Stratford vs. Vanessa Porto

LHW Final: Cecil Erickson vs. Kelly Anundson

CW Final: Vinicius Queiroz vs. Richardson Moreira

LHW: Hiroshi Izumi vs. Ovince St Preux

WLW: Jessica Rakoczy vs. Nicdali Rivera-Calanoc

Preliminary Card

LW: Joe Ellenberger vs. Maciej Jewtuszko

MW: Jesse Forbes vs. Yoshiyuki Nakanishi

CW: Magomed Malikov vs. Mike Hayes

HW: Rick Barnes vs. Mark Godbeer

FLY: Fumihiro Kitahara vs. TIm Elliot

WHW: Chantalle Castellanos vs. Christina Domke

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