CageRage Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 CTC Strawweight Rankings #25. Adam Antolin (15-8) Adam Antolin is a Jiu-Jitsu player, with some okay technical striking, that he uses to set up his takedowns, and work his ground game, working toward submissions. CTC Record: 1-3 CTC Results: 1. Ryo Hatta defeats Adam Antolin by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Adam Antolin by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a First Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 3. Adam Antolin defeats Kiyotaka Shimizu by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 66 (September 2022) 4. Junji Ito defeats Adam Antolin by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #24. Loveth Young (5-3-1) Loveth Young is a devastating Muay Thai striker, with good technical boxing, and a powerful kicking game. He has strong wrestling, and strong submissions, especially from her active guard. CTC Record: 3-2 CTC Results: 1. Loveth Young defeats Takuya Eizumi by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Loveth Young defeats Junji Ito by Knock Out (Kick) in 9:02 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Tatsuya So defeats Loveth Young by Submission (Armbar) in 7:52 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 4. Azam Gaforov defeats Loveth Young by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:08 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) This was a Fourth Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 5. Loveth Young defeats Yoshihiro Matsunaga by Submission (Armbar) in 2:01 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #23. Chandler "Sleepy" Medieta (7-0) Chandler Mendieta isn't much of a striker, though he has okay technical boxing, but is a high level wrestler, known for takedowns, and top control, with some decent ground and pound. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Other Results: All his professional fights are victories over local fighters at local shows in America #22. "Little Evil" Cosma De (8-0) Cosma De is a national calibre Kung Fu striker, with massive power, and technical prowess in both his punches and kicks, he has decent wrestling he mostly uses to keep fights standing, but if the fight does get to the ground he has brutal ground and pound, and can work submissions from the guard. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Other Results: All his professional fights are victories over local fighters on local shows in Canada. #21. Aubrey "Maelstrom" Plant (7-0) Aubrey Plant is a national calibre grappler, with power in his fists, but he prefers to get fights to the ground, and implement a low risk grinding style, even though he has brutal ground and pound, and a strong submission game. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Other Results: All his professional fights are victories over local fighters on local shows in Canada. #20. Fumihiro Kitahara (19-11-2) Fumihiro Kitahara isn't much of a striker, but has decent takedowns, and can control from on top, while working toward submissions. CTC Record: 2-2 CTC Results: 1. Fumihiro Kitahara defeats Yoshitaka Naito by Submission (Kimura) in 12:04 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Bokang Masunyane defeats Fumihiro Kitahara by TKO (Strikes) in 8:48 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Azam Gaforov defeats Fumihiro Kitahara by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Fumihiro Kitahara defeats Roldan Sangcha'an by Submission (Kimura) in 4:42 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #19. Azam Gaforov (17-4) Azam Gaforov is a well-rounded fighter, who is a devastating striker, with massive power, and slick technique behind his punches and kicks, and ability to obliterate opponents in the Muay Thai clinch. If the fight goes to the ground however, he also has a devastating submission attack. CTC Record: 5-3 CTC Results: 1. Tatsuya So defeats Azam Gaforov by Submission (Armbar) in 12:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Azam Gaforov defeats Adrian Mattheis by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a First Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 3. Azam Gaforov defeats Fumihiro Kitahara by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Azam Gaforov defeats Daichi Kitakata by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:36 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Third Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 5. Azam Gaforov defeats Loveth Young by Knock Out (Punch) in 1:08 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) This was a Fourth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Azam Gaforov defeats Bokang Masunyane by TKO (Strikes) in 4:02 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 59 (March 2022) This was a Fifth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 7. Ryo Hatta defeats Azam Gaforov by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:27 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 62 (May 2022) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 8. Yago Bryan Farias de Morais defeats Azam Gaforov by Submission (Armbar) in 9:29 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #18. Sueh-yen Zhuang (7-0) Sueh-yen Zhuang is a world class Muay Thai striker, with good technical boxing, and a crisp, and massively powerful kicking game, and can devastate with knees and elbows from the Thai clinch, he also is very well rounded, with excellent takedowns, and a deadly submission game. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Scheduled Fight: vs. Kosuke Suzuki at CTC Way of the Warrior Season 1 Finale (April 2023) Other Results: All of his professional fights are victories over local fighters at local shows in Asia. #17. Devry "The Anarchist" Courtade (6-1) Devry Courtade has power in his fists, and a crisp, powerful kicking game, but his main strength is his national calibre wrestling background, with strong takedowns, leading into smothering top control, stiff ground and pound, and a strong submission game. CTC Record: 1-1 CTC Results: 1. Devry Courtade defeats Wade Yancy by Knock Out (Kick) in 5:17 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament 2. Kobo Iwahashi defeats Devry Courtade by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was a Semi-Final fight in the Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament #16. Ryohei "Ken Asuka" Kurosawa (15-5) Ryohei Kurosawa is a decent striker, with some power in his hands, but his main strength is his wrestling, and looking to get fights to the ground, where he can ground and pound, while getting in position to unleash his submission attacks. CTC Record: 3-3 CTC Results: 1. Joseph Benavidez defeats Ryohei Kurosawa by Knock Out (Punch) in 11:10 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Ryohei Kurosawa defeats Seiji Ozuka by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a First Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 3. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Ryohei Kurosawa by TKO (Strikes) in 14:58 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Ryohei Kurosawa defeats Roussel Pourciau by Submission (Guillotine) in 3:48 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament 5. Ryohei Kurosawa defeats Pascual Cressy by TKO (Strikes) in 0:38 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was a Semi-Final fight in the CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament 6. Kobo Iwahashi defeats Ryohei Kurosawa by Knock Out (Kick) in 6:24 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was the Final of the CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament #15. Mikihito Yamagami (11-5) Mikihito Yamagami is an accomplished Judo player, he has some okay boxing, but his strength is in his takedowns, and ability to work submission while maintaining top control. CTC Record: 1-2 Scheduled Fight: vs. Haruo Ochi at Canadian Tournament Combat 84 (June 2023) CTC Results: 1. Mikihito Yamagami defeats Seiji Ozuka by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Joseph Benavidez defeats Mikihito Yamagami by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Yosuke Saruta defeats Mikihito Yamagami by Submission (Kimura) in 1:34 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix #14. Jenel "The Demolition Man" Lausa (10-7) Jenel Lausa is a high calibre boxer, with a highly technical boxing game, and elusive footwork on the feet. He also has okay takedown and submission defence. CTC Record: 3-2 CTC Results: 1. Yasuhiro Urushitani defeats Jenel Lausa by TKO (Strikes) in 3:45 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Jenel Lausa defeats Kosuke Suzuki by Submission (Kimura) in 10:58 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a First Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 3. Joshua Pacio defeats Jenel Lausa by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Fanastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Jenel Lausa defeats Kanta Sato by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 59 (March 2022) 5. Jenel Lausa defeats Tatsuya So by TKO (Strikes) in 5:25 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #13. Junji "Sarumaru" Ito (20-10-1) Junji Ito is a skilled kickboxer, with a highly technical striking game, and good footwork. He also has decent takedown and submission defence. CTC Record: 4-2 CTC Results: 1. Junji Ito defeats Haruo Ochi by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Loveth Young defeats Junji Ito by Knock Out (Kick) in 9:02 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Junji Ito defeats Kiyotaka Shimizu by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Junji Ito defeats Joshua Pacio by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Third Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 5. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Junji Ito by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) This was a Fourth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Junji Ito defeats Adam Antolin by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #12. Manas Yuvaves (4-0) Manas Yuvaves has okay boxing, and a powerful kicking game, but his biggest strength is his world class Jiu-Jitsu game, that allows him to get opponents to the ground, and blitz them with high level submission attacks. CTC Record: 0-0 CTC Results: None Other Results: 1. Manas Yuvaves defeats Gopinath Pant by Submission (Armbar) in 2:43 of Round 2 (Rated: Good) DEEP Kamikaze (March 2021) 2. Manas Yuvaves defeats Xiaobo Ming by Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 3:48 of Round 3 (Rated: Good) DEEP Power (July 2021) Manas Yuvaves Won The DEEP Strawweight Title 3. Manas Yuvaves defeats Gen Chew by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:09 of Round 1 (Rated: Good) DEEP Honor (November 2021) Manas Yuvaves Made His First Successful Defence of the DEEP Strawweight Title 4. Manas Yuvaves defeats Xiaobo Ming by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:21 of Round 2 (Rated: Great) DEEP Aggression (February 2022) Manas Yuvaves Made His Second Successful Defence of the DEEP Strawweight Title #11. Haruo Ochi (20-10-2) Haruo Ochi isn't much of a striker, preferring instead to wrestle opponents down to the ground, where he can control from on top, while working toward submissions. CTC Record: 2-2 Scheduled Fight: vs. Mikihito Yamagami at Canadian Tournament Combat 84 (June 2023) CTC Results: 1. Junji Ito defeats Haruo Ochi by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Haruo Ochi defeats Kanta Sato by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 12:31 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a First Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 3. Haruo Ochi defeats Takuya Eizumi by Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 1:57 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Haruo Ochi by Submission (Armbar) in 12:34 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Third Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix #10. Yago Bryan Farias de Morais (5-3) Yago Bryan isn't a great striker, but likes to wrestle opponents to the ground, where he can tie them in knots with positional Jiu-Jitsu, and look to work a deadly submission game. CTC Record: 2-2 CTC Results: 1. Joshua Pacio defeats Yago Bryan by Knock Out (Punch) in 10:24 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Takuya Eizumi defeats Yago Bryan by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a First Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 3. Yago Bryan defeats Yasuhiro Urushitani by Submission (Guillotine) in 4:42 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) 4. Yago Bryan defeats Azam Gaforov by Submission (Armbar) in 9:29 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #9. Bokang "Little Giant" Masunyane (11-2) Bokang Masunyane has massive one-punch knock out power in his hands, but is even more dangerous in close, or on the ground, where his overpowering wrestling, brutal ground and pound, and slick submission game give him all the tools he needs to win fights. CTC Record: 4-2 CTC Results: 1. Bokang Masunyane defeats Adrian Mattheis by TKO (Strikes) in 14:59 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Bokang Masunyane defeats Fumihiro Kitahara by TKO (Strikes) in 8:48 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Jussier da Silva defeats Bokang Masunyane by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 4. Bokang Masunyane defeats Roldan Sangcha'an by Submission (Armbar) in 4:14 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) This was a Fourth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 5. Azam Gaforov defeats Bokang Masunyane by TKO (Strikes) in 4:03 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 59 (March 2022) This was a Fifth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Bokang Masunyane defeats Masayoshi Kato by Submission (Armbar) in 2:35 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #8. "Nobita" Yoshitaka Naito (19-5) Yoshitaka Naito doesn't have much in the way of striking skills, but has some good wrestling, and takedown defence, and on the ground can work a good submission game. CTC Record: 4-2 Scheduled Fight: vs. Jussier da Silva at Canadian Tournament Combat 84 (June 2023) CTC Results: 1. Fumihiro Kitahara defeats Yoshitaka Naito by Submission (Kimura) in 12:04 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Adam Antolin by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a First Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 3. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Ryohei Kurosawa by TKO (Strikes) in 14:58 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Haruo Ochi by Submission (Armbar) in 12:34 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Third Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 5. Yoshitaka Naito defeats Junji Ito by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Ratd: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) This was a Fourth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Joseph Benavidez defeats Yoshitaka Naito by Knock Out (Kick) in 12:37 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 59 (March 2022) This was a Fifth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix #7. Ryo Hatta (18-8) Ryo Hatta is a mediocre striker, using that to set up his strength, which is decent takedowns, leading into good control on the ground, and a slick Jiu-Jitsu game. CTC Record: 5-2 CTC Results: 1. Ryo Hatta defeats Adam Antolin by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Ryo Hatta defeats Joshua Pacio by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Ryo Hatta defeats Roldan Sangcha'an by Submission (Armbar) in 1:31 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 4. Jussier da Silva defeats Ryo Hatta by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Semi-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 5. Ryo Hatta defeats Azam Gaforov by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:27 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 62 (May 2022) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Joseph Benavidez defeats Ryo Hatta by TKO (Strikes) in 11:47 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 64 (July 2022) This was a Semi-Final fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 7. Ryo Hatta defeats Takuya Eizumi by Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:23 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #6. Kobo Iwahashi (6-0) Kobo Iwahashi is a world class kickboxer, who likes to counter strike, with crisp, powerful boxing, and a powerful kicking game. He also has decent takedowns and can obliterate with ground strikes if opponents go to the ground. CTC Record: 4-0 CTC Results: 1. Kobo Iwahashi defeats Roussel Pourciau by TKO (Strikes) in 1:59 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 50 (December 2021) 2. Kobo Iwahashi defeats Lenard Baril by Knock Out (Kick) in 0:15 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament 3. Kobo Iwahashi defeats Devry Courtade by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was a Semi-Final fight in the CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament 4. Kobo Iwahashi defeats Ryohei Kurosawa by Knock Out (Kick) in 6:24 (Rated: Good) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) This was the Final of the CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 Strawweight Tournament #5. Yosuke "Tobizaru No. 2" Saruta (24-11-3) Yosuke Saruta is a good technical boxer, but lacks power, his strength rather lies in his ground game, with top control, and submission attacks. CTC Record: 4-2 CTC Results: 1. Yosuke Saruto defeats Masaaki Sugawara by TKO (Strikes) in 3:48 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Roldan Sangcha'an defeats Yosuke Saruta by Submission (Armbar) in 2:05 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Yosuke Saruta defeats Mikihito Yamagami by Submission (Kimura) in 1:34 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Yosuke Saruta defeats Yoshihiro Matsunaga by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Third Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 5. Joseph Benavidez defeats Yosuke Saruta by TKO (Strikes) in 0:33 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) This was a Fourth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Yosuke Saruta defeats Daichi Kitakata by Submission (Armbar) in 5:54 (Rated: Decent) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #4. Joseph "The Beefcake" Benavidez (34-11) Joseph Benavidez is a talented wrestler, with powerful, unorthodox striking. If the fight goes to the ground he can control from on top, and work a strong submission game. CTC Record: 6-3 CTC Results: 1. Joseph Benavidez defeats Ryohei Kurosawa by Knock Out (Punch) in 11:10 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Joseph Benavidez defeats Mikihito Yamagami by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Ludovico Carignan defeats Joseph Benavidez by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:12 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 4. Joseph Benavidez defeats Yosuke Saruta by TKO (Strikes) in 0:33 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) This was a Fourth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 5. Joseph Benavidez defeats Yoshitaka Naito by Knock Out (Kick) in 12:37 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 59 (March 2022) This was a Fifth Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Joseph Benavidez defeats Tatsuya So by Knock Out (Punch) in 7:03 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 62 (May 2022) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 7. Joseph Benavidez defeats Ryo Hatta by TKO (Strikes) in 11:47 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 64 (July 2022) This was a Semi-Final fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 8. Ludovico Carignan defeats Joseph Benavidez by Submission (Kneebar) in 13:15 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 66 (September 2022) This was the Final of the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 9. Joshua Pacio defeats Joseph Benavidez by TKO (Strikes) in 2:07 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #3. Joshua "The Passion" Pacio (22-5) Joshua Pacio has good striking, and power in his fists. He has good takedown defence, but if the fight does go to the ground, he has strong ground strikes, and a slick submission game to rely on. CTC Record: 3-2 CTC Results: 1. Joshua Pacio defeats Yago Bryan Farias de Morais by Knock Out (Punch) in 10:24 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Ryo Hatta defeats Joshua Pacio by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Joshua Pacio defeats Jenel Lausa by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Fantastic) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 4. Junji Ito defeats Joshua Pacio by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Third Round fight in the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 5. Joshua Pacio defeats Joseph Benavidez by TKO (Strikes) in 2:07 (Rated: Great) CTC Sunday Night Fights 4 (April 2023) #2. Jussier "Formiga" da Silva (28-9) Jussier da Silva has passable boxing, but his BJJ is lightning quick. While he sometimes fails to finish weaker opponents, his passes and sweeps are some of the best. CTC Record: 5-1 Scheduled Fight: vs. Yoshitaka Naito at Canadian Tournament Combat 84 (June 2023) CTC Results: 1. Jussier da Silva defeats Kentaro Watanabe by Knock Out (Knee) in 11:04 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 12 (February 2021) This was an Opening Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Jussier da Silva defeats Kiyotaka Shimizu by Knock Out (Punch) in 13:09 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 26 (June 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Jussier da Silva defeats Bokang Masunyane by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 4. Jussier da Silva defeats Ryo Hatta by Unanimous Decision in 15:00 (Rated: Decent) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Semi-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 5. Jussier da Silva defeats Ludovico Carignan by TKO (Strikes) in 1:16 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) Jussier da Silva Won The CTC Strawweight Title 6. Ludovico Carignan defeats Jussier da Silva by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 32:52 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 76 (March 2023) Ludovico Carignan Won The CTC Strawweight Title #1. "Fleet Foot" Ludovico Carignan (6-1, CTC Strawweight Champion) Ludovico Carignan has no real striking ability, but if he can get in close, he has overpowering wrestling, strong takedowns, and a world class Jiu-Jitsu game, that utilizes stifling top control, and a deadly submission game. CTC Record: 5-1 CTC Results: 1. Ludovico Carignan defeats Daichi Kitakata by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:10 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 32 (July 2021) This was a Second Round fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 2. Ludovico Carignan defeats Joseph Benavidez by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:12 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 40 (September 2021) This was a Quarter-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 3. Ludovico Carignan defeats Tatsuya So by Submission (Americana) in 14:57 (Rated: Great) Canadian Tournament Combat 48 (November 2021) This was a Semi-Final fight in the Strawweight Championship Grand Prix 4. Jussier da Silva defeats Ludovico Carignan by TKO (Strikes) in 1:16 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 55 (January 2022) Jussier da Silva Won The CTC Strawweight Title 5. Ludovico Carignan defeats Joseph Benavidez by Submission (Kneebar) in 13:15 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 66 (September 2022) This was the Final of the Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix 6. Ludovico Carignan defeats Jussier da Silva by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 32:52 (Rated: Good) Canadian Tournament Combat 76 (March 2023) Ludovico Carignan Won The CTC Strawweight Title Unranked Fighters Adrian Mattheis (10-7, 1-2 CTC) Daichi Kitakata (22-13-1-2NC, 2-4 CTC) Jeremy Miado (10-7, 1-3 CTC) Kentaro Watanabe (11-10-1NC, 0-2-1NC CTC) Kosuke Suzuki (14-13-3, 0-2 CTC) Lalamunan Ryan (6-1, 0-1 CTC) Lenard Baril (5-1, 0-1 CTC) Masayoshi Kato (12-11-2, 1-3 CTC) Pascual Cressy (4-1-1NC, 1-1-1NC CTC) Roussel Pourciau (1-2, 0-2 CTC) Takuya Eizumi (16-20-3, 1-3 CTC) Wade Yancy (6-1, 0-1 CTC) Yoshihiro Matsunaga (10-15-3, 2-3 CTC) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted August 28, 2021 Author Share Posted August 28, 2021 Events and Happenings - Week 2 April 2023 News - Svetlana Gotsyk was expected to fight Felice Herrig at CTC Sunday Night Fights 5 in May, but has sustained a Medium Facial Injury in training and had to pull out of the fight. - After fielding calls from a whole bunch of fighters lobbying to get this fight it was decided that J.J. Aldrich will step in to face Herrig at CTC Sunday Night Fights 5. - The drug test results have come back for CTC Sunday Night Fights 4, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC fighters J.P. and Cheyanne Buys have divorced. No further information was given, and the fighters have asked that their privacy be respected. Other Promotions Shows PFL: Brito vs. Jenkins (Friday, Week 2, April 2023) Title Result: Joanderson Brito Made His Fifth Successful Defence of the PFL Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Clay Collard vs. Deron Ungerer KO of the Night: Sung Bin Jo (vs. Movlid Khaybulaev) Submission of the Night: Joanderson Brito (vs. James Jenkins) Performance Bonus: Clay Collard vs. Deron Ungerer Performance Bonus: Frazer Trujillo vs. Athanase Quesnell Performance Bonus: Emmitt Deeley OKTAGON PRIME 6 (Saturday, Week 2, April 2023) Title Result: Kharun Atlangeriev Made His Second Successful Defence of the OKTAGON Welterweight Title Fight of the Night: Kharun Atlangeriev vs. Danny Mitchell KO of the Night: Pavel Vitruk (vs. Ronnie Mann) Submission of the Night: Perry Andre Goodwin (vs. Damir Hadzovic) UFC 274: Lee vs. McGregor II (Saturday, Week 2, April 2023) Title Result: Conor McGregor Won The UFC Lightweight Title Fight of the Night: Danilo Marques vs. Jan Gottvald KO of the Night: Adam Wieczorek (vs. Alexandre Machado) Submission of the Night: Khabib Nurmagomedov (vs. Nori Kunomasu) Performance Bonus: Norris Blasi vs. Myron Dennis Performance Bonus: Michael Wooten vs. Kyung Ho Kang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted July 12, 2022 Author Share Posted July 12, 2022 Wednesday, Week 3, April 2023 MAIN EVENT Light Heavyweight Bout: "The All American" Chris Weidman (15-6, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -1140) vs. Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks (22-10, 4-2 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +910) Two veterans of the fight game clash in the coach fight of Way of the Warrior, Season 1! Chris Weidman is an All-American Wrestler, with excellent takedowns, and good submission attacks. He has some striking skill, but will likely look to take this to the ground. Weidman makes his CTC debut, having lost three of his last four fights, and coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Robert Whittaker at UFC Fight Night: Volkanovski vs. Zabit in February 2021. Johny Hendricks has an entirely different use for his All-American wrestling skills, using his skill to defend takedowns, and keep the fight standing, where he unloads massive KO bombs. Hendricks has been with CTC from the beginning, and in his last fight, had a three fight win streak broken, when he was knocked out by Israel Adesanya in Adesanya's only fight in the CTC. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Way of the Warrior Season 1 Finale Flyweight Bout: Mikel "Deadly Knees" Belan (0-0, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -440) vs. Quint Guillemot (0-0, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +350) The long awaited finale of the first season of Way of the Warrior! Mikel Belan is a strong Jiu-Jitsu player, with good takedown defense, and excellent submissions, but is lacking in the striking department. Belan submitted Ramond Dorin, Michel Braud, and the highly favored Loyal Gorbeil to make it to the finale! Quint Guillemot was without a doubt the breakaway star of the season, and the crowd favorite. With a combination of decent wrestling and takedown defence, and the ability to throw big bombs! Guillemot won a Unanimous Decision over Telesphore Marcoux, knocked out Christofor Bordon, and knocked out Beavis Cler to get to the finale. MAIN CARD Flyweight Bout: "Wrestling Machine" Bevis Cler (0-0, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -350) vs. "Straight Shooter" L'angley De Grace (0-0, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +270) Beavis Cler was a competitor in the Way of the Warrior tournament. Aptly nicknamed "Wrestling Machine" he is a high level wrestler, who likes to get takedowns, get on top, and rain down ground and pound on opponents. Cler won a Unanimous Decision over Fiorenzo Martsolf, then submitted L'Angley De Grace, before being knocked out by Quint Guillemot in the Semi-Final. L'Angley De Grace has some massive holes in his game, with no wrestling or ground game, but if he gets to you on the feet, he can do a lot of damage with his high powered boxing game. De Grace knocked out Mylon Malveaux in the opening round, before being submitted by Bevis Cler in the Quarter-Finals. This will be a grudge match from the Quarter-Finals! Flyweight Bout: "The Canadian Destroyer" Loyal Gobeil (0-0, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -290) vs. Sanya Rogus (4-2, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +230) Loyal Gobeil was one of the favorites to win the tournament going into the season, a high level grappler, with good control, and submissions. He won a Unanimous Decision over Colombina Holveck in the Opening Round, and submitted Augustin Carreau in the Quarter-Finals, before being submitted by Mikkel Belan in the Semi-Finals. Sanya Rogus is a striker, but knows enough wrestling to keep the fight standing in order to unleash his technical boxing, and powerful head kicks. He broke a three fight winning streak in his last fight, when he was submitted by Heller Lotspeich in an attempt to claim the Cage Warriors Flyweight Title. Flyweight Bout: Christofor "The Little Corporal" Bordon (0-0, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +740) vs. Themba Mkhize (6-3, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -930) Christofor Bordon is a high level kickboxer, with a technically sound kicking game, with some power. He actually has pretty good takedowns, but has no idea what to do once he gets to the ground. He knocked out Grenville Cavalier in the Opening Round, before being knocked out by Quint Guillemot in the Quarter-Finals. Themba Mkhize is a high level kickboxer, with powerful boxing, and some damaging leg kicks. He actually also has some decent takedowns, and some submission skill. He is on a two fight winning streak, and is coming off a Split Decision victory over Jamie Alvarez in ONE Championship. PRELIMINARY CARD Womens Heavyweight Bout: Revelina "Nana" Berto (7-3, 4-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Favorite: -1050) vs. "Fabioso" Genah Fabian (3-3, 1-2 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +830) A fight between two women fighting for their jobs. Revelina Berto has enough power to knock people out, but has an extensive BJJ background, with good takedowns, and excellent submission skills. She is on a two fight losing streak against the best of the best of the division, being submitted by Felicia Spencer in a title fight, and coming off a knock out loss to Larissa Pacheco in her last fight. Genah Fabian is a decent Muay Thai striker, who has been working recently on her positional ground game. She has lost two fights in a row, and is coming off a TKO loss to Arlene Blencowe in her last fight. Strawweight Bout: Sueh-yen Zhuang (7-0, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kosuke "Rambo" Suzuki (14-13-3, 0-2 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950) Sueh-yen Zhuang is a well rounded fighter, a world class muay thai striker, with good technical boxing, and a deadly powerful kicking game. He also has a highly underrated ground game, and deadly submissions. He has won seven straight fights on the Asian local scene, and makes his CTC debut tonight. Kosuke Suzuki is probably fighting for his job. He is a decent kickboxer, but has little game on the ground. He is on a two fight losing streak, and coming off a submission loss to Jenel Lausa in his last fight. Flyweight Bout: Asu "Zulfikhar" Almabaev (15-5, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +550) vs. Marcel Adur (17-5, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -690) Asu Almabaev is a BJJ player, with excellent ground game and submissions, and a good technical striking game. He is on a two fight win streak in Fight Nights Global, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Marek Murin. Marcel Adur is a Muay Thai striker with technical boxing, and powerful high kicks. He also has good takedown defence, and sweeps if he does get to the ground. He is on a two fight winning streak, nd is coming off a second round TKO victory over Pedro Nobre in Brave CF. Womens Strawweight Bout: Iman Darabi (9-3, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -390) vs. Kseniya "The Tigress" Lachkova (12-5, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +310) A fight between two CTC debutants. Iman Darabi is a kickboxer, with good takedown defence, that allows her to keep the fight standing, where she can unleash powerful punches, and a highly technical kicking game. She is on a six fight winning streak, and is coming off a first round knock out of Takako Sekine in LFA. Kseniya Lachkova is a striker, with a technical, elusive boxing game, and powerful high kicks. If taken to the ground, she has decent control from the bottom, and an underrated submission game. She is coming off a a first round submission loss to Nong Stamp in a title fight in ONE Championship. Featherweight Bout: Alexandre "Capitao" Almeida (23-10, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +230) vs. Lucas "Skywalker" Brennan (5-1, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -290) Another battle between CTC debutants, at opposite ends of their careers. Alexandre Almeida is a very experienced fighter, a BJJ player, with KO punches, but little striking skill. He has good takedowns, and a strong submission game. In his last fight he TKOed Rafael Bueno in the third round to win the Jungle Fight Featherweight Title. Lucas Brennan is also a BJJ player, with a gameplan of getting the fight to the ground, and keeping it there. He can control opponents, and has an excellent submission attack. He has won two straight fights, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Teodor Nikolov in Bellator. Welterweight Bout: Khaos "The Ox Fighter" Williams (12-2, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -620) vs. Sam Boult (10-4, 1-2 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +490) Khaos Williams is a vicious striker, who likes to keep the fight on the feet, and unleash a crisp, powerful boxing game, and dangerous leg kicks. If the fight does get to the ground, he can unleash vicious ground and pound from on top. He is on a two fight winning streak, and is coming off a first round knock out victory over Christian Aguilera in the UFC. Sam Boult comes from a background in freestyle wrestling, but is well rounded, with a dangerous and powerful striking game, and deadly submissions on the ground. He is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a knock out loss to Ismail Naurdiev in his last fight. Weigh-In Results Chris Weidman (205 lbs) vs. Johny Hendricks (186 lbs) Mikel Belan (125 lbs) vs. Quint Guillemot (125 lbs) Bevis Cler (125 lbs) vs. L'angley De Grace (125 lbs) Loyal Gobeil (125 lbs) vs. Sanya Rogus (125 lbs) Christofor Bordon (125 lbs) vs. Themba Mkhize (125 lbs) Revelina Berto (155 lbs) vs. Genah Fabian (157 lbs) Sueh-yen Zhuang (115 lbs) vs. Kosuke Suzuki (115 lbs) Asu Almabaev (125 lbs) vs. Marcel Adur (125 lbs) Iman Durabi (115 lbs) vs. Kseniya Lachkova (115 lbs) Alexandre Almeida (145 lbs) vs. Lucas Brennan (145 lbs) Khaos Williams (170 lbs) vs. Sam Boult (170 lbs) CTC Way of the Warrior Season 1 Finale Full Fight Card LHW: Chris Weidman vs. Johny Hendricks WOW Final FLY: Mikel Belan vs. Quint Guillemot FLY: Bevis Cler vs. L'Angley De Grace FLY: Loyal Gobeil vs. Sanya Rogus FLY: Christofor Bordon vs. Themba Mkhize WHW: Revelina Berto vs. Genah Fabian SW: Sueh-yen Zhuang vs. Kosuke Suzuki FLY: Asu Almabaev vs. Marcel Adur WSW: Iman Darabi vs. Kseniya Lachkova FW: Alexandre Almeida vs. Lucas Brennan WW: Khaos Williams vs Sam Boult Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 Wednesday, Week 3, April 2023 Live From Windsor, Ontario PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live on CTCombat.ca WELTERWEIGHT BOUT VS. Khaos "The Ox Fighter" Williams (12-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Favorite: -620) vs. Sam Boult (10-4, 1-2 CTC, From: Sheffield, England, Underdog: +490) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The preliminary fights start with Khaos 'The Ox Fighter' Williams fighting Sam Boult. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Frank Trigg will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Sal D'Amato, Matt Hume, and Tony Weeks. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:55) Williams connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 14:41) Williams attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:41) Boult hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 14:41) Attacking with intent, Williams scores with one out of a flurry of three punches but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 14:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Boult misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 13:59) Boult looked like he was going to shoot, but Williams simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 13:59) Williams can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 13:59) Boult hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 13:56) Williams senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 13:56) Williams pounds away and Boult eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:38) Williams unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Boult tries to move to guard, but Williams doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Williams pounds away, but Boult isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:54) Boult tries to pull guard on Williams but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 12:39) Williams pounds away, but Boult calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Boult tries to pull guard on Williams but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Williams attempts an americana. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Boult fights off the americana attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:51) Boult tries to pull guard on Williams but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:39) Williams unloads with some right hands, but Boult deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 11:27) Williams blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 11:07) Williams attempts to armbar Boult from side control. (Rd 1 - 11:07) Boult doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. (Rd 1 - 10:32) Boult tries to pull guard on Williams but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 10:13) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Frank Trigg standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Walking down his opponent, Williams advances. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Williams moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Boult. (Rd 1 - 10:05) A jab lands from Williams but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Williams hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Boult hits a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 09:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:19) Williams slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:45) Williams comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 08:45) Boult fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:45) Williams can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Boult with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:28) Williams comes forward. (Rd 1 - 08:28) Boult manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:28) Williams fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Boult with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 08:14) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 08:14) Boult misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:08) Looking glassy-eyed, Boult staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! (Rd 1 - 08:08) Boult gets caught by a big right hook...and is out before he hits the ground! (Rd 1 - 07:57) The winner, by knock out, is Khaos 'The Ox Fighter' Williams! Official Result: Khaos 'The Ox Fighter' Williams defeats Sam Boult (Knock Out (Punch) in 7:03). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Khaos Williams gives a name-check to everyone at American Top Team Orlando, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Khaos Williams says he is happy to cap off his CTC debut with a win. FEATHERWEIGHT BOUT VS. Alexandre "Capitao" Almeida (23-10, 0-0 CTC, From: Manaus, Brazil, Underdog: +230) vs. Lucas "Skywalker" Brennan (5-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Favorite: -290) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Alexandre 'Capitao' Almeida fighting Lucas 'Skywalker' Brennan. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Frank Trigg is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Matt Hume, and Tony Weeks. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Showing great speed, Brennan shoots in on Almeida. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Brennan gets hold of a leg but Almeida remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Unable to complete the takedown, Brennan instead pushes Almeida up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Brennan smothers Almeida against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 1 - 14:16) Brennan looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:16) An outside leg trip sweeps Almeida down to the ground! (Rd 1 - 14:16) Almeida ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Brennan, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Brennan tries to put Almeida into a guillotine choke. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Almeida fights off the guillotine attempt. (Rd 1 - 13:36) Almeida hits Brennan with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 1 - 13:17) Brennan tries to lock Almeida in a choke. (Rd 1 - 13:17) Brennan gets the guillotine, applies pressure, and Almeida has to tap! (Rd 1 - 12:55) Lucas 'Skywalker' Brennan takes the win by submission! Official Result: Lucas 'Skywalker' Brennan defeats Alexandre 'Capitao' Almeida (Submission (Guillotine) in 2:05). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Lucas Brennan name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Lucas Brennan says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT BOUT VS. Iman Darabi (9-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -390) vs. Kseniya "The Tigress" Lachkova (12-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Cheboksary, Russia, Underdog: +310) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Iman Darabi battling Kseniya 'The Tigress' Lachkova. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Sal D'Amato, and Matt Hume. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 14:54) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 14:27) Lachkova stalks forward, pressuring Darabi. (Rd 1 - 14:27) Darabi throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 14:27) Lachkova throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Darabi avoids them all. (Rd 1 - 14:11) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 13:35) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 13:35) Darabi doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:35) Lachkova launches a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 1 - 13:26) Darabi was rocked by that last shot! She backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 1 - 13:26) Lachkova hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Darabi continues to cover up. (Rd 1 - 13:19) Lachkova sees the opportunity and leaps at Darabi with a flying knee! It connects and she is down! (Rd 1 - 13:06) Lachkova senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 1 - 13:06) Lachkova goes to work on Darabi with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish her! (Rd 1 - 12:45) Lachkova tries to come in and secure a ground position. (Rd 1 - 12:45) Darabi is unable to prevent Lachkova from getting side control. (Rd 1 - 12:28) Lachkova tries to ensnare Darabi in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 12:28) Darabi blocks it. (Rd 1 - 11:51) Lachkova blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 11:40) Lachkova tries to lock Darabi into a kimura. (Rd 1 - 11:40) Darabi stops Lachkova from applying it. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Darabi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Lachkova throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:49) Lachkova throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 10:22) Darabi struggles and gets half guard. (Rd 1 - 10:08) Lachkova tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 10:08) She passes half guard, but Darabi was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 09:55) The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. (Rd 1 - 09:39) Darabi rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Darabi lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Lachkova scores with two punches out of a flurry but finds a big right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 09:06) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Lachkova comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Darabi lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:49) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Lachkova. (Rd 1 - 08:29) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Lachkova steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Darabi fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Two jabs hit home from Lachkova and then she lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Lachkova comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Lachkova moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Darabi. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Lachkova connects with two left hands and then she catches Darabi with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:20) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 06:58) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 06:32) Lachkova attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:32) Darabi tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 06:32) Darabi is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint. (Rd 1 - 06:32) Lachkova misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:07) Lachkova initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:07) Darabi throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 06:07) A jab lands from Lachkova but Darabi evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 05:53) Darabi shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 05:53) Lachkova almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Darabi has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 05:53) Unable to complete the takedown, Darabi instead pushes Lachkova up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Dropping down, Darabi secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Lachkova is left hopping on her other leg, trying to balance. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Darabi uses the leg to pull Lachkova down to the mat and is able to secure side control! (Rd 1 - 05:28) Darabi fires away with punches, but Lachkova doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 05:08) Lachkova tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Looking to catch her breath, Darabi is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Darabi pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Darabi blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Darabi fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Lachkova tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Darabi punches down at Lachkova, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Lachkova tries to pull guard on Darabi but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Darabi fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Darabi blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Darabi pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Lachkova tries to pull guard on Darabi but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Darabi tries to pound on Lachkova, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Darabi blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Darabi pounds away, but Lachkova isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Darabi blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:12) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Lachkova steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Lachkova moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Darabi. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Lachkova connects with a nice jab and then she catches Darabi with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Lachkova is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Darabi glances at the clock, grimacing slightly. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Darabi misses a right hook and gets countered with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Lachkova initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Darabi hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Lachkova throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Darabi avoids them all. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Darabi shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Darabi gets the takedown! Lachkova pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Lachkova down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Kseniya 'The Tigress' Lachkova wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Kseniya 'The Tigress' Lachkova defeats Iman Darabi (Unanimous Decision in 15:00). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kseniya Lachkova praises her team at Fightspirit Team, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. FLYWEIGHT BOUT VS. Asu "Zulfikhar" Almabaev (15-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Kazakhstan, Underdog: +550) vs. Marcel Adur (17-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Balneiro Camboriu, Brazil, Favorite: -690) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Asu 'Zulfikhar' Almabaev competing against Marcel Adur. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Adur counters a right hand with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:27) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:27) Adur lands a left jab but misses with a spinning back kick. Almabaev hits a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:12) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 13:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Almabaev doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Adur hits a jab and also lands a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 13:42) Almabaev glances at his corner and gets a few words of encouragement in response. (Rd 1 - 13:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 13:36) Almabaev misses with a big right hand, allowing Adur to counter with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 13:18) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:18) Adur counters a right hand with a couple of jabs that are followed by a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Adur comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Almabaev lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Adur lands a left jab but Almabaev evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 12:34) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:34) Adur uses a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:34) Almabaev hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:18) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 12:01) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:01) Almabaev scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 12:01) Adur hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 11:32) Adur moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Almabaev into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:32) Adur steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Almabaev. (Rd 1 - 11:32) A one-two from Adur fails to land. (Rd 1 - 11:21) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Adur hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Almabaev lands a left jab but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Adur comes forward, walking down Almabaev. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Almabaev hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Adur fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Almabaev with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:47) Adur can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Almabaev with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Almabaev is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Adur hits a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 09:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:55) Almabaev counters a right hand with two jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 09:42) Adur studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 1 - 09:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:27) Displaying tight boxing skills, Adur scores with two quick punches that set up a nice uppercut. (Rd 1 - 09:27) Almabaev misses with a flurry of three quick punches but lands a powerful right head kick! (Rd 1 - 09:08) He's down! Adur falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 09:08) Almabaev starts pounding away on Adur, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 09:08) Almabaev fires away and Adur is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 09:08) Referee Yves Lavigne is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 08:54) The winner, by TKO; Asu Almabaev! Official Result: Asu 'Zulfikhar' Almabaev defeats Marcel Adur (TKO (Strikes) in 6:06). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Asu Almabaev thanks everyone connected to Alash Pride for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. STRAWWEIGHT BOUT VS. Sueh-yen Zhuang (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: China, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kosuke "Rambo" Suzuki (14-13-3, 0-2 CTC, From: Chiba, Japan, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Sueh-yén Zhuang battling Kosuke 'Rambo' Suzuki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Matt Hume, Tony Weeks, and Cardo Urso. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Zhuang tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Rambo doesn't find the mark with a right hand, Zhuang slipped past it. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Zhuang shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Rambo almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Zhuang has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Zhuang uses the position to drive Rambo up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Zhuang is trying to lock Rambo into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 14:15) He gets it and now has Rambo in trouble. (Rd 1 - 13:58) From the clinch, Rambo gets caught with a massive knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 13:38) Zhuang misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 13:15) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Zhuang blasts Rambo with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 12:58) Zhuang keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 12:35) Using the clinch, Zhuang blasts Rambo with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 12:19) Rambo pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Zhuang shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Rambo almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Zhuang has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Zhuang can't get Rambo down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:54) Zhuang is looking to get Rambo in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 11:54) He gets it and now has Rambo in trouble. (Rd 1 - 11:41) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Zhuang blasts Rambo with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 11:24) Rambo blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 11:02) From the clinch, Zhuang drives a huge knee to the stomach. (Rd 1 - 10:48) Zhuang misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 10:08) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Zhuang blasts Rambo with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Zhuang keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 09:19) Zhuang tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Rambo isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 1 - 08:45) From the clinch, Rambo gets caught with a massive knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 08:31) Rambo finally escapes the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Zhuang forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Rambo manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Zhuang can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:08) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Zhuang chooses to shoot in on Rambo. (Rd 1 - 07:47) The takedown is completed, Zhuang gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 07:34) Zhuang attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 07:34) The armbar is fully applied, Rambo has no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 07:01) The winner, by submission; Sueh-yén Zhuang! Official Result: Sueh-yén Zhuang defeats Kosuke 'Rambo' Suzuki (Submission (Armbar) in 7:59). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Sueh-yen Zhuang praises his team at MuayFit, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Sueh-yen Zhuang gives a show of respect to his opponent. WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT VS. Revelina "Nana" Berto (7-3, 4-2 CTC, From: Winter Haven, Florida, Favorite: -1050) vs. "Fabioso" Genah Fabian (3-3, 1-2 CTC, From: Auckland, New Zealand, Underdog: +830) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Revelina 'Nana' Berto squares off with 'Fabioso' Genah Fabian in the CTC Womens Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Frank Trigg. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Matt Hume, Tony Weeks, and Cardo Urso. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) Berto deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Fabian shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Berto cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Showing great awareness, Berto got a guillotine off the takedown and now threatens to choke out Fabian! (Rd 1 - 14:35) Fabian gets free of the guillotine, Berto didn't have it locked in tight enough. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Perhaps wary of submissions, Fabian keeps extremely tight to Berto and peppers her with short punches. (Rd 1 - 13:49) Fabian can't control Berto, who scoots them both backward until they are resting against the side of the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:49) Using the cage, Berto walks up, but cannot break the control of Fabian. (Rd 1 - 13:27) Fabian steps back to achieve some separation from Berto. (Rd 1 - 13:09) Berto comes forward. (Rd 1 - 13:09) Berto steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 13:09) Berto can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits Fabian with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:51) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:51) Fabian connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 12:51) Berto hits a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 12:45) Fabian is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 12:45) Revelina Berto takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: Revelina 'Nana' Berto defeats 'Fabioso' Genah Fabian (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:15). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Revelina Berto thanks her sponsors and all her fans. Revelina Berto says that she is having an after show winners party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. Revelina Berto gave a good account of herself here. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy FLYWEIGHT BOUT VS. Christofor "The Little Corporal" Bordon (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +740) vs. Themba Mkhize (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Favorite: -930) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The main card opens with Christofor 'The Little Corporal' Bordon battling Themba Mkhize. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Frank Trigg is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Bordon initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Mkhize misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Bordon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Mkhize with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Bordon throws a two punch combination but Mkhize maintains his good guard and is safe. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Mkhize doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:12) Bordon initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:12) Mkhize throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 14:12) Bordon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Mkhize with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Bordon comes forward. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Mkhize hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Bordon throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Mkhize avoids them all. (Rd 1 - 13:43) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:43) Mkhize misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Bordon to attack with a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 13:21) Bordon throws a punch but Mkhize avoids it. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Bordon comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Mkhize hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Bordon fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 12:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:53) Bordon doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:53) Mkhize misses with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Mkhize misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Bordon comes in with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 12:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 11:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 11:37) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:37) Bordon has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 11:37) Mkhize misses a jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Mkhize gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Mkhize misses a right hook and gets countered with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 10:55) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:55) Bordon counters a leg kick with a powerful right head kick! (Rd 1 - 10:49) Mkhize is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 10:49) Bordon moves in quickly, kneeling beside Mkhize and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 10:49) Bordon fires away and Mkhize is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 10:49) Referee Frank Trigg pulls Bordon away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 10:38) By TKO, the winner is Christofor Bordon! Official Result: Christofor 'The Little Corporal' Bordon defeats Themba Mkhize (TKO (Strikes) in 4:22). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Christofor Bordon thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Christofor Bordon celebrates winning his debut fight for the CTC. FLYWEIGHT BOUT VS. "The Canadian Destroyer" Loyal Gobeil (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Favorite: -290) vs. Sanya Rogus (4-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Slovenia, Underdog: +230) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, 'The Canadian Destroyer' Loyal Gobeil competes against Sanya Rogus. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Frank Trigg. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Gobeil gets a good reaction from the fans as he enters the arena, he's fighting in front of a home crowd tonight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Moving forward constantly, Rogus is pressuring Gobeil. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Rogus is now in the pocket. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Rogus hits a left jab and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Rogus connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:31) It looks like Gobeil has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Rogus steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Rogus steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 14:15) A jab lands from Rogus but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:03) Rogus moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 14:03) A jab hits home from Rogus and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Rogus closes in on Gobeil, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Gobeil appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Rogus took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Rogus throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Gobeil defended them all. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Rogus steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Gobeil fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 13:34) A jab hits home from Rogus and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:13) Rogus initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:13) Gobeil throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 13:13) Rogus can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Gobeil with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:05) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Gobeil. (Rd 1 - 13:05) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 1 - 13:05) The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! (Rd 1 - 12:51) Rogus steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 12:51) Gobeil throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:51) A jab is wide from Rogus, but then he lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:36) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 12:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 11:37) Rogus comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:37) Gobeil throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 11:37) Rogus lands a jab and then he catches Gobeil with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Rogus moves in on Gobeil, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Gobeil had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Rogus lands a left jab, but Gobeil steps back to avoid a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:02) Rogus comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 11:02) Rogus lands a left hand and then hits Gobeil with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Gobeil looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats, that last blow may have rocked him! (Rd 1 - 10:54) A brutal right hand sends Gobeil staggering backward! He stumbles and crashes down to the floor! (Rd 1 - 10:39) Rogus quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gobeil! (Rd 1 - 10:39) Rogus fires away and Gobeil is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 10:39) With Gobeil taking a beating, referee Frank Trigg has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 10:22) The winner, by TKO; Sanya Rogus! Official Result: Sanya Rogus defeats 'The Canadian Destroyer' Loyal Gobeil (TKO (Strikes) in 4:38). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Sanya Rogus gives a name-check to everyone at Berkut Arrachion MMA Olsztyn, all his various sponsors, then all his family, friends, and supporters. Sanya Rogus says he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. FLYWEIGHT BOUT VS. "Wrestling Machine" Bevis Cler (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -350) vs. "Straight Shooter" L'Angley De Grace (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Underdog: +270) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which 'Wrestling Machine' Bevis Cler takes on 'Straight Shooter' L'Angley De Grace. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Frank Trigg will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:54) De Grace can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Cler with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Cler was rocked by that last shot! He backs away until up against the cage, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 1 - 14:49) De Grace tries to capitalise with a massive left hand, but Cler avoids it. (Rd 1 - 14:44) Circling back to the center, Cler looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 1 - 14:30) De Grace can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice left hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 14:11) De Grace hits a right jab and then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 13:40) A jab hits home from De Grace and then he hits Cler with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 13:17) De Grace fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 12:53) De Grace lands a right hand and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 12:24) De Grace can't hit a set-up right jab, but then scores with a thumping left to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:11) A jab hits home from De Grace and then he lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:48) De Grace connects with a nice jab and then catches Cler with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 11:34) That last shot may have done some damage, Cler backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady! (Rd 1 - 11:34) De Grace lands a crunching head kick on Cler, who collapses! He's out cold! (Rd 1 - 11:23) By knock out, the winner is L'Angley De Grace! Official Result: 'Straight Shooter' L'Angley De Grace defeats 'Wrestling Machine' Bevis Cler (Knock Out (Kick) in 3:37). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: L'Angley De Grace thanks all his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He celebrates his CTC debut victory, and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WAY OF THE WARRIOR SEASON 1 FINALE FLYWEIGHT BOUT VS. Mikel "Deadly Knees" Belan (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -440) vs. Quint Guillemot (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +350) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Mikel 'Deadly Knees' Belan faces Quint Guillemot in the CTC Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Guillemot, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Belan chooses to shoot in on Guillemot. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Guillemot partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Belan has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Belan drives Guillemot up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Belan attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Guillemot on the ground. (Rd 1 - 14:29) An excellent outside leg trip sees Guillemot get sent to the mat! (Rd 1 - 14:29) Guillemot is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Belan holding him down. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Belan begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. (Rd 1 - 14:04) He is much too good for Guillemot, and gets the mount! (Rd 1 - 13:20) Belan tries to lock Guillemot in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 13:20) Belan gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Guillemot has to tap! (Rd 1 - 12:48) The winner, by submission, is Mikel 'Deadly Knees' Belan! Official Result: Mikel 'Deadly Knees' Belan defeats Quint Guillemot (Submission (Armbar) in 2:12). The fight was rated as being Great. Mikel Belan Win The CTC Way of the Warrior Season 1 Tournament! Post-Fight: Mikel Belan thanks his sponsors and all his fans. Mikel Belan celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. MAIN EVENT LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT VS. "The All American" Chris Weidman (15-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Baldwin, New York, Favorite: -1140) vs. Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks (22-10, 4-2 CTC, From: Ada, Oklahoma, Underdog: +910) The Fight (Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The All American' Chris Weidman goes head to head with Johny 'Bigg Rigg' Hendricks in the CTC Light Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Sal D'Amato, and Matt Hume. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Weidman is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 25lbs at least on Hendricks. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds. (Rd 1 - 30:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 30:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 29:48) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 29:48) Hendricks lands a right jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 29:48) Weidman uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 29:27) Weidman looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Hendricks simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 29:27) Hendricks uses a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 29:12) Weidman appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hendricks took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 29:12) Hendricks lands a right hand and then hits Weidman with a beautiful left uppercut! (Rd 1 - 29:12) Weidman goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 1 - 29:04) The winner, by knock out, is Johny 'Bigg Rigg' Hendricks! Official Result: Johny 'Bigg Rigg' Hendricks defeats 'The All American' Chris Weidman (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:56). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Johny Hendricks thanks all his sponsors for backing him and than also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Johny Hendricks says that he knows that beating Chris Weidman is a big upset but that he always believed in himself. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews. Attendance: 14,298 Gate Reciepts: $3,574,500 Sponsorship: $122,688 Ad Revenue: $2,399,599 Merchandise: $37,298 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $405,702) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Johny Hendricks $42,448 Chris Weidman $29,648 Perf: Hendricks: $25,000 Mikel Belan $127,210 Quint Guillemot $102,880 FotN: Both: $100,000 Perf: Belan: $25,000 L'Angley De Grace $3,328 Bevis Cler $3,432 Sanya Rogus $8,192 Loyal Golbeil $3,066 Christofor Bordon $5,120 Themba Mkhize $2,340 Revelina Berto $2,481 Genah Fabian $1,435 Sueh-yen Zhuang $3,800 Kosuke Suzuki $1,300 Asu Almabaev $4,000 Marcel Adur $3,500 Kseniya Lachkova $28,000 Iman Darabi $2,800 Perf: Lachkova: $25,000 Lucas Brennan $3,000 Alexandre Almeida $1,800 Khaos Williams $6,000 Sam Boult $922 Drug Testing: $8,250 Production: $142,588 Profit: $5,577,575 Critical Rating: 70% Commercial Rating: 82% News - MMA legend Vitor Belfort announced his retirement today, as he is getting old, and feels his body is beginning to betray him. The 45 year old retires with a professional record of 27-15-2NC. He is a former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion (January 2004-October 2004, No Defenses), and has challenged for Titles on several occasion. His final fight, against Jorge Gonzalez he won by TKO in 32 seconds, but the result was overturned when Belfort tested positive for PEDs and TRT. - CTC Womens Heavyweight fighter Melanie Crossland is in a social media storm today after posting racist comments that have offended many Asian fighters and fans. - Sam Boult spent a precautionary night in the hospital after suffering a great deal of damage during his fight with Khaos Williams. - The CTC announce that they have released Genah Fabian following three consecutive losses. She leaves with a promotional record of 1-3, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Tonya Evinger in the Opening Round of the Womens Heavyweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 6, then lost by submission to Talita Nogueira in the Championship Second Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 20, then was TKOed by Arlene Blencowe in the #1 Contender Second Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 34, before losing by knock out of Revelina Berto at the Way of the Warrior Season 1 Finale. - The CTC announce that they have released Kosuke Suzuki following three consecutive losses. He leaves with a promotional record of 0-3, including a TKO loss to Yoshihiro Matsunaga in the Opening Round of the Strawweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 12, followed by a submission loss to Jenel Lausa in the #1 Contender First Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 26, before being submitted by Sueh-yen Zhuang at the Way of the Warrior Season 1 Finale. - The CTC announce that they have released Sam Boult following three consecutive losses. He leaves with a promotional record of 1-3, including a Split Decision victory over Ergys Sigeta in the Opening Round of the Welterweight Championship Tournament at Canadian Tournament Combat 1, followed by a knock out loss to Shane Campbell in the Championship Second Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 15, and a knock out loss to Ismail Naurdiev in the #1 Contender Second Round at Canadian Tournament Combat 29, before losing by knock out to Khaos Williams at the Way of the Warrior Season 1 Finale. - CTC fighter Xiaonan Yan has suffered an injury, forcing her out of her fight with Miranda Granger at CTC Sunday Night Fights 5. Alexandra Albu has stepped up on short notice to offer to take the fight. Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 Friday, Week 3, April 2023 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Strawweight Title Bout: "Thug" Rose Namajunas © (14-4, 5-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -950) vs. Nadia "187" Kassem (11-3, 6-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Underdog: +750) A Jiu Jitsu black belt, who is also a high level striker, Rose Namajunas is dangerous in every area of the fight. A crisp, and powerful striker, she also has great takedown defence, and a deadly rear naked choke. Thug steamrolled her way through five women to win the Womens Strawweight Title Tournament, including a victory over her opponent tonight, Nadia Kassem in the Semi-Final, before TKOing Natalia Silva in the Final to win the title in less than 2 minutes. Nadia Kassem has done very well early in her CTC career, with her only loss to Rose Namajunas in the Semi-Finals of the Womens Strawweight Championship Tournament. A wrecking ball of a striker, with good power, and good takedown defence. Since her loss to Namajunas, she has won three straight fights, knocking out Tecia Torres, and TKOing Svetlana Gotsyk, and Natalia Silva to win the Womens Strawweight #1 Contender Tournament, and earn her rematch with Rose tonight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Season 1 Welterweight Tournament Final Bout: Vicente "Silent Assassin" Luque (28-7-1, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -300) vs. Logan "Storm" Storley (19-0, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Underdog: +250) A battle between former UFC and Bellator Welterweight Champions, with a title shot against CTC Welterweight Champion Rory MacDonald on the line! Vicente Luque, a former UFC Welterweight Champion, with two defences under his belt when he defected to the CTC, entered the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament as a hot favorite, and has live up to the hype so far, using his high level Muay Thai striking skills to obliterate Krystian Kaszubowski with a knock out knee, and defeat Abubakar Vagaev with a body kick TKO, to make it to the final. Logan Storley has just won the Bellator Welterweight title when he defected to the CTC, and has used his superior grappling skills to grind out Unanimous Decision victories over former UFC stars Neil Magny, and Sean Brady to reach the finals. MAIN CARD CTC Season 1 Featherweight Tournament Final Bout: Yusup "Borz" Raisov (25-2, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -550) vs. Aaron Pico (12-3, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +430) When the brackets for the Featherweight Tournament were first released, there were definately bigger names in the sport than these two in the bracket, but both have made their way here, looking to win a shot at a title, against UFC Featherweight Champion Magomed Yunusilau! Yusup Raisov is a master of the Russian art of Combat Sambo, a fantastic grappler, with a quick shot, and strong clinch game. He is very at home on the ground, and has one of the best guard passing games in the sport. He ground out Unanimous Decision victories over Jeremy Kennedy, and Ilia Topuria to get to the final. Aaron Pico made a name for himself in Bellator before heading to the CTC, and is known to be mentally strong in big game moments. A high level boxer, with a decent kicking game, he is also a strong wrestler, with good takedown defence, decent submission skills, and is very tough to submit. He TKOed Chase Hooper, and won a Unanimous Decision over Calvin Kattar to get to the final. CTC Season 1 Womens Flyweight Tournament Final Bout: Montana de la Rosa (15-6, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -400) vs. Lucie "Bullet" Pudilova (12-7, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +300) The final of a bracket featuring some of the best up and coming talent in the Flyweight Division, many of whom cut their teeth in the UFC, before moving on to the CTC. Montana de la Rosa has a decent technical striking game that lacks power, but generally likes to get fights to the ground, where her high level wrestling, and BJJ skills give her a decided advantage. She submitted Sabina Mazo, and won a Unanimous Decision over Ariane Lipski to get to the final. Since coming into the CTC having lost five of her last six fights, in the UFC, and OKTAGON, Lucie Pudilova has done nothing but impress. Given the calibre of talent she had to face in this bracket, I don't think anyone expected Lucie to be here. Pudilova is a devastating striker, with good takedown defence, and some decent grappling if she does end up on the ground, but has scored wins over highly touted fighters, Miranda Maverick (by TKO), and Maycee Barber (Unanimous Decision), to get to the final! CTC Season 1 Womens Atomweight Tournament Final Bout: Herica Tiburcio (16-7, 5-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -600) vs. Cosimo "Power Broker" Criscione (5-0, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +470) The winner of this bracket will earn a title shot against CTC Womens Atomweight Champion Ayaka Hamasaki! Herica Tiburcio has been fighting at the top of the CTC's Womens Atomweight Division since it's inception, coming into this tournament off back-to-back losses, against future champion Ayaka Hamasaki in the Semi-Finals of the Atomweight Championship Tournament, and then against eventual #1 Contender Priscilla Gaol in the Quarter-Finals of the #1 Contender Bracket. She is not a great grappler, but is a jiu jitsu black belt with a high level wrestling, grappling, and submission game. She won Unanimous Decisions against Kyra Batara, and Grace Cleveland to get to the finals of this tournament. Cosimo Criscione was a relative unknown coming into this tournament, with three in three fights on her record, including a submission of Saori Ishioka in her CTC debut. She is a massively talented grappler, with no striking skill whatsoever, and upset wins, both by leglock submissions, over Alesha Zappitella, and Angela Lee to get to this final. PRELIMINARY CARD Middleweight Bout: Markus "Maluko" Perez (18-5, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +160) vs. Georgy "Knight" Kichigin (29-7, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -210) Two fighters make their debuts in the CTC! Markus Perez is a devastating striker, with a lot of creative, who loves to vary his powerful kicks. He is also an elusive submission threat, with some takedown skill, but his wrestling is a sore point. He is on a six fight winning streak, and coming off a second round TKO victory over Tim Williams that won him the LFA Middleweight Title. Georgy Kichigin is a competent striker, but wastes little time getting the fight to the ground. His takedown game is good, but he shines on top with his ability to advance position and hunt for submissions. He is on a two fight winning streak, and is coming off a second round knock out victory over Valery Myasnikov in ACA. Heavyweight Bout: "Rabid Wolverine" Fadei Chernienko (5-2, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -350) vs. Salimgiray "Tank" Rasulov (20-8, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +270) Fadei Chernienko is a world class Muay Thai, with a highly technical boxing game that lacks power, but devastatingly powerful kicks, and the ability to destroy opponent with knees and elbows from the Thai clinch. He has also greatly rounded his game, and is a strong submission threat, with good positional grappling, and top control. He had a three fight winning streak snapped in his last fight, a Split Decision loss to Yuliy Soroko in ACA. Salimgirey Rasulov is a veteran fighter from Russia, who is a mediocre striker at best, elusive on his feet, with good takedowns, and a decent submission game. He had a three fight winning streak snapped in his last fight, a first round submission loss to Rodrigo Nascimento in the UFC. Womens Flyweight Bout: Emily "Spitfire" Whitmire (5-5, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -420) vs. Brogan "Killer Bee" Walker-Sanchez (7-3, 1-2 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +330) Emily Whitmire, after an up and down career in the UFC, has come to the CTC looking for a fresh start. A skilled boxer, with excellent, elusive footwork, and some takedown defence. She is coming off a second round knock out loss to Valentina Shevchenko in the UFC. Brogan Walker-Sanchez isn't much of a striker, but will look to get the fight to the ground, where she can control opponents, and look for submissions. She is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a submission loss to Gillian Robertson in her last fight. Lightweight Bout: Gavin "Big Tasty" Hughes (13-4, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -370) vs. Mateusz "Dynamite" Legierski (9-1, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +290) Gavin Hughes is a skilled, and powerful boxer, with good leg kicks. He's also okay if the fight goes to the ground, and can control, and hunt for submissions off his back. He is on a two fight winning streak, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Martin Nguyen that won him the ONE Featherweight Title. Mateusz Legierski is a devastating striker, with a creative array of punches and kicks, and smooth footwork that allows him to elude opponents. He is also a strong wrestler, which he tends to use to try and keep a fight standing, and play to his strengths. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision win over Kyron Salcido in DEEP. Bantamweight Bout: Diego "El Pantera Negra" Pereira (6-3, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +230) vs. Maike Linhares (12-4, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -300) Diego Pereira is a highly skilled striker, with some power. He is elusive on his feet, and can be difficult to submit on the ground. Apparently he hasn't had a fight anywhere since the CTC started up in December 2020. Maike Linares is a very aggressive fighter who is always looking for the finish. A skilled striker, with some power in his kicks, he can keep a fight standing if he wants, but is adept at hunting submissions on the ground. He is coming off a first round knock out of Marcelo Rojo in Taura MMA. Womens Atomweight Bout: Lindsey "Damsel" VanZandt (8-6, 1-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -230) vs. Jessica Delboni (11-5, 1-3 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +180) Lindsey VanZandt is a skilled striker, though she lacks power, and has good takedown defence, and is very difficult to submit on the ground. She is on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a submission loss to Naho Sugiyama in her last fight. Jessica Delboni is a jiu jitsu player, she has powerful high kicks, good takedowns, and a good submission game. She on a two fight losing streak, and is coming off a TKO loss to Istela Nunes in her last fight. Flyweight Bout: Jordan Espinosa (16-10-1NC, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +360) vs. Jose "Shorty" Torres (10-2, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Favorite: -460) Jordan Espinosa is a high level wrestler, with good takedowns, and takedown defence, who likes to bully opponents in the clinch. He was released by the UFC in 2021, and fought on some local shows before stepping up to the CTC. He is coming off a Split Decision loss to Danny Martinez at a local show. Jose Torres is a karate striker, with okay boxing, and a highly technical kicking game, with deadly low kicks. He is well rounded, and if the fight goes to the ground, has good positional grappling, and a strong submissions game. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Yao Zhikui in Brave CF. Weigh-In Results Rose Namajunas (115 lbs) vs. Nadia Kassem (115 lbs) Vicente Luque (170 lbs) vs. Logan Storley (170 lbs) Yusup Raisov (145 lbs) vs. Aaron Pico (145 lbs) Montana de la Rosa (125 lbs) vs. Lucie Pudilova (125 lbs) Herica Tiburcio (105 lbs) vs. Cosimo Criscione (105 lbs) Markus Perez (185 lbs) vs. Georgy Kichigin (185 lbs) Fadei Chernienko (272 lbs) vs. Salimgirey Rasulov (240 lbs) Emily Whitmire (125 lbs) vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez (125 lbs) Gavin Hughes (155 lbs) vs. Mateusz Legierski (155 lbs) Diego Pereira (135 lbs) vs. Maike Linhares (135 lbs) Lindsey VanZandt (105 lbs) vs. Jessica Delboni (105 lbs) Jordan Espinosa (125 lbs) vs. Jose Torres (125 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKETS Canadian Tournament Combat 77 Full Fight Card WSW Title: Rose Namajunas © vs. Nadia Kassem WW Final: Vicente Luque vs. Logan Storley FW Final: Yusup Raisov vs. Aaron Pico WFLY Final: Montana de la Rosa vs. Lucie Pudilova WAW Final: Herica Tiburcio vs. Cosimo Criscione MW: Markus Perez vs. Georgy Kichigin HW: Fadei Chernienko vs. Salimgirey Rasulov WFLY: Emily Whitmire vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez LW: Gavin Hughes vs. Mateusz Legierski BW: Deigo Pereira vs. Maike Linhares WAW: Lindsey VanZandt vs. Jessica Delboni FLY: Jordan Espinosa vs. Jose Torres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 Friday, Week 3, April 2023 Live From Montreal, Quebec PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca FLYWEIGHT BOUT VS. Jordan Espinosa (16-10-1NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Underdog: +360) vs. Jose "Shorty" Torres (10-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -460) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first fight of the night is Jordan Espinosa going head to head with Jose 'Shorty' Torres. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Sal D'Amato, Glenn Trowbridge, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Torres fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head! (Rd 1 - 14:51) Espinosa hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 1 - 14:41) The winner, by knock out; Jose Torres! Official Result: Jose 'Shorty' Torres defeats Jordan Espinosa (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:19). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jose Torres praises his team at American Top Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Jose Torres celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT BOUT VS. Lindsey "Damsel" VanZandt (8-6, 1-2 CTC, From: Wappingers Falls, New York, Favorite: -230) vs. Jessica Delboni (11-5, 1-3 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +180) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Lindsey 'Damsel' VanZandt goes head to head with Jessica Delboni. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:50) Delboni hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:50) VanZandt lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 14:22) VanZandt attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:22) Delboni lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:22) VanZandt can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:09) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 13:49) VanZandt attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:49) Delboni fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 13:49) VanZandt can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 13:22) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:00) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 13:00) VanZandt slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 12:46) VanZandt rolls her shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 12:34) VanZandt comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 12:34) Delboni hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:34) VanZandt can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:27) VanZandt glances at her corner and gets a thumbs up in response. (Rd 1 - 12:12) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:12) VanZandt slips past a right hook and counters with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:54) VanZandt comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 11:54) Delboni hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:54) VanZandt can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 11:36) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 11:36) Delboni is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:36) VanZandt lands a left jab and also scores with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 11:27) VanZandt moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:20) VanZandt moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Delboni into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:20) Delboni hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:20) VanZandt hits a left jab and then she scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:01) VanZandt forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:01) Delboni hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 11:01) VanZandt hits a left jab and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 10:38) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 10:04) VanZandt comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 10:04) Delboni scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 10:04) VanZandt can't connect with a jab, but then she hits Delboni with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 09:43) VanZandt lands a left hand and then hits Delboni with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:17) VanZandt forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:17) Delboni hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:17) VanZandt doesn't land any of the three strikes she threw at Delboni. (Rd 1 - 09:02) Delboni hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 1 - 09:02) VanZandt uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Delboni lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 1 - 08:40) VanZandt hits a left hand, but Delboni evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 08:23) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 07:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 07:48) VanZandt misses a high kick that leaves her open. Delboni comes in quickly with a quick left hook. (Rd 1 - 07:31) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 07:02) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:02) A brief strike exchange passes without either fighter landing. (Rd 1 - 07:02) VanZandt misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:02) Delboni misses a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 06:39) VanZandt counters a right hand with a left jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Looking a bit tense, Delboni moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:14) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 06:14) VanZandt uses a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 06:14) Delboni hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 05:55) VanZandt comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:55) Delboni lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 05:55) VanZandt can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she catches Delboni with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:46) VanZandt is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 05:35) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 05:06) VanZandt hits a left hand, but Delboni catches the leg kick that follows! (Rd 1 - 04:55) VanZandt hops on one foot, trying to balance. Delboni tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Delboni can't get VanZandt down and loses control of the leg in the process. (Rd 1 - 04:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Delboni hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:28) VanZandt hits a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:59) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Delboni hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:59) VanZandt hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:39) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:39) VanZandt throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Delboni sees an opportunity and attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 03:30) VanZandt moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:16) VanZandt comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Delboni hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:16) VanZandt connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:57) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Delboni finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 02:57) VanZandt hits a jab and also lands a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 02:40) VanZandt studies her opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:34) VanZandt hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Delboni misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:16) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Delboni misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:48) VanZandt lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Delboni hits a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:32) VanZandt comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Delboni hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:32) VanZandt throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 01:14) VanZandt comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Delboni tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 01:14) VanZandt hits a left hand but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Looking very tired, VanZandt clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) With control of the clinch, Delboni tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:00) The takedown is completed, VanZandt is on her back and pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Delboni keeps VanZandt guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:15) VanZandt moves so that Delboni is now in full guard, not half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to VanZandt. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Lindsey 'Damsel' VanZandt the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Lindsey 'Damsel' VanZandt defeats Jessica Delboni (Unanimous Decision in 15:00). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Lindsey VanZandt thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Lindsey VanZandt gives a show of respect to her opponent. BANTAMWEIGHT BOUT VS. Diego "El Pantera Negra" Pereira (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Gold Coast, Australia, Underdog: +230) vs. Maike Linhares (12-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Palmas, Brazil, Favorite: -300) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Diego 'El Pantera Negra' Pereira battles Maike Linhares. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Ricardo Almeida, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Linhares, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 14:49) A jab is wide from Pereira, but then he hits Linhares with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 14:40) Pereira confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 14:40) Pereira moves in behind five quick punches, two of them finding a home, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 1 - 14:03) Pereira throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Linhares appeared to be going for a takedown, but Pereira took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Pereira lands a jab and then catches Linhares with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Pereira rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 13:35) Pereira steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 13:35) A defensive jab hits from Linhares. (Rd 1 - 13:35) Pereira lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Linhares keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 13:08) A jab lands from Pereira, but Linhares evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 12:57) Pereira hits a left hand, but Linhares avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 12:36) Pereira uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Linhares had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Pereira lands five of five quick punches and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Linhares had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Pereira throws a two-punch combo but Linhares avoids both. (Rd 1 - 11:54) Switching to a southpaw stance, Pereira gets ready to strike. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Showing good hand speed, Pereira lands three out of a flurry of five punches and then catches Linhares with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 11:14) Pereira moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 11:14) Pereira throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Stepping in, Pereira throws three quick punches, one of which land, but Linhares catches the attempted left head kick that came after! (Rd 1 - 10:50) Seeing his opportunity, Linhares tries to put Pereira on the mat. (Rd 1 - 10:50) Linhares can't get Pereira down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:32) Linhares tries to take Pereira down. (Rd 1 - 10:32) The takedown is completed, Pereira is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 10:20) Linhares attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 10:20) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Pereira applies double underhooks and keeps Linhares from launching any attacks. (Rd 1 - 08:59) In guard, Linhares is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Linhares blocks Pereira as he tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 1 - 08:22) Linhares fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Pereira gets the double underhooks in and pulls Linhares close, controlling him well. (Rd 1 - 07:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 07:28) Linhares keeps Pereira guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:09) Pereira pulls Linhares in close, then glances an elbow strike off the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Linhares attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Pereira was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 06:42) The scramble leaves Pereira on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Linhares tries to pound on Pereira, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 06:15) Pereira tries to pull Linhares in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 06:03) Linhares throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:35) Pereira tries to smother Linhares by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 1 - 05:25) Linhares throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 05:06) Pereira pulls Linhares down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Linhares is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Pereira allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Pereira scrambles to his feet, but Linhares immediately drives him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Linhares looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Linhares doesn't get the takedown, Pereira instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Pereira steps back from Linhares, apparently not wanting to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Switching to a traditional stance, Pereira gets ready to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Linhares uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Pereira throws a punch but Linhares avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Pereira fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Seizing the opportunity, Linhares clinches. (Rd 1 - 03:24) With control of the clinch, Linhares tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Linhares gets the takedown! Pereira pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Linhares punches down at Pereira, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Pereira tries to break free and scramble for position, but Linhares keeps him trapped. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Linhares starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Pereira was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Linhares ends up in guard. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Linhares tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Linhares passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Pereira starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Pereira ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Linhares tries to pound on Pereira, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Linhares blocks Pereira as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Linhares pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Pereira tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:32) In half guard, Linhares begins working to get side control. (Rd 1 - 00:32) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Pereira tries to get back up. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Linhares is up first and quickly grabs Pereira, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Linhares looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Pereira stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Linhares against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Pereira is the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Diego 'El Pantera Negra' Pereira! Official Result: Diego 'El Pantera Negra' Pereira defeats Maike Linhares (Unanimous Decision in 15:00). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Diego Pereira praises his team at Stand Strong Boxing, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Diego Pereira gives a show of respect to his opponent. There is no doubt about it he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined through here. LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT VS. Gavin "Big Tasty" Hughes (13-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Liverpool, England, Favorite: -370) vs. Mateusz "Dynamite" Legierski (9-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Koniakow, Poland, Underdog: +290) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Gavin 'Big Tasty' Hughes going up against Mateusz 'Dynamit' Legierski. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Yves Lavigne. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Sal D'Amato, and Glenn Trowbridge. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Hughes comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Legierski hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Hughes doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Legierski slips past a right hook and counters with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Hughes stalks forward, pressuring Legierski. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Legierski scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Hughes throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 14:04) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Hughes tries a high kick but is wide of the mark. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Legierski misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 13:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:47) Legierski hits a jab but can't get a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:47) Hughes lands a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 13:35) Legierski rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 13:24) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:24) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:24) Hughes has a leg kick easily checked. (Rd 1 - 13:24) Hughes shows his great footwork, side-stepping a thrust kick. (Rd 1 - 13:03) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 12:40) Hughes acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 12:32) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 12:32) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 1 - 12:32) Legierski bobs and weaves, making two punches miss. (Rd 1 - 12:32) Legierski doesn't connect with a right hand thanks to the great head movement of Hughes. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Legierski slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Hughes comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Legierski hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Hughes misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 11:31) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Hughes hits a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Legierski connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:10) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 11:10) Hughes lands a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:10) Legierski finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 10:59) Legierski initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:59) Hughes hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:59) A quick flurry of punches from Legierski sees one of five hit home and then he hits Hughes with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 10:22) Legierski comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 10:22) Hughes hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 10:22) A flurry of three punches from Legierski see them all connect but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Legierski comes forward, walking down Hughes. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Legierski moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 09:56) A jab is wide from Legierski, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 09:40) Hughes lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 09:40) Legierski finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 09:24) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Legierski hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Hughes lands with a quick punch but misses with a spinning back kick. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Legierski comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Hughes hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Legierski hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Legierski comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Hughes lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Legierski uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Legierski initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Hughes hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:39) A one-two from Legierski fails to land. (Rd 1 - 08:24) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 08:24) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands. (Rd 1 - 08:24) Hughes doesn't connect with a right hand thanks to the great head movement of Legierski. (Rd 1 - 08:24) Legierski misses with a right hand as Hughes slipped past it. (Rd 1 - 08:21) Legierski is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 08:08) Legierski forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:08) Hughes fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 08:08) Legierski can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Hughes with a sensational high right head kick! (Rd 1 - 08:08) He's down! Hughes falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 07:55) Legierski quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Hughes! (Rd 1 - 07:55) Legierski fires away with punches and Hughes is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 07:55) Referee Yves Lavigne has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 07:43) The winner, by TKO; Mateusz Legierski! Official Result: Mateusz 'Dynamit' Legierski defeats Gavin 'Big Tasty' Hughes (TKO (Strikes) in 7:17). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Mateusz Legierski thanks everyone connected to Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Mateusz Legierski says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined through here. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT BOUT VS. Emily "Spitfire" Whitmire (5-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Hillsboro, Oregon, Favorite: -420) vs. Brogan "Killer Bee" Walker-Sanchez (7-3, 1-2 CTC, From: Guam, Underdog: +330) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Emily 'Spitfire' Whitmire vs. Brogan 'Killer Bee' Walker-Sanchez. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) There's a takedown attempt from Walker-Sanchez. (Rd 1 - 14:53) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Whitmire pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Walker-Sanchez begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 14:47) She manages to pass, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Walker-Sanchez throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Walker-Sanchez blocks Whitmire as she tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 13:33) Walker-Sanchez begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 13:33) Whitmire can't keep her opponent in half guard, and Walker-Sanchez gains side control. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Walker-Sanchez fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 12:22) Walker-Sanchez tries to lock Whitmire into a kimura. (Rd 1 - 12:22) Walker-Sanchez gets a kimura, she twists the arm backwards at a painful angle! (Rd 1 - 12:22) Out of the blue, Whitmire pops her arm free! Walker-Sanchez must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked. (Rd 1 - 12:22) Whitmire remains stuck under side control though. (Rd 1 - 12:06) Whitmire tries to move to guard, but Walker-Sanchez doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Walker-Sanchez looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Whitmire was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 11:36) The scramble results in Whitmire turtled with Walker-Sanchez on her back. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Walker-Sanchez is too slow to stop Whitmire getting back up, but does get back control. (Rd 1 - 11:10) Releasing back control, Walker-Sanchez backs away. (Rd 1 - 10:59) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Walker-Sanchez, but Whitmire was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 10:59) Whitmire lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 10:43) Whitmire comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:43) Walker-Sanchez may have been aiming to get in close, but Whitmire aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 10:43) A jab is wide from Whitmire, but then she scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 10:32) Walker-Sanchez is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled her! (Rd 1 - 10:32) Whitmire moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand! Walker-Sanchez goes down! (Rd 1 - 10:18) Whitmire moves in quickly, kneeling beside Walker-Sanchez and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 10:18) Whitmire pounds away on Walker-Sanchez, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 1 - 09:58) Whitmire attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 09:58) Walker-Sanchez stops Whitmire from applying it. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Whitmire blocks Walker-Sanchez as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 09:09) Whitmire tries to ensnare Walker-Sanchez in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 09:09) Walker-Sanchez defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 08:52) Walker-Sanchez tries to move to guard, but Whitmire doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Whitmire tries to lock Walker-Sanchez in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Walker-Sanchez stops Whitmire from applying it. (Rd 1 - 08:10) Whitmire blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 07:51) Whitmire throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 07:35) Walker-Sanchez tries to pull guard on Whitmire but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 07:15) Whitmire fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 1 - 06:59) Walker-Sanchez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 06:48) The lack of progress forces referee Dan Miragliotta to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Walker-Sanchez shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Whitmire almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Walker-Sanchez has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 06:39) With Whitmire not going down, Walker-Sanchez settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Walker-Sanchez attempts a trip to put Whitmire on the ground. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Whitmire blocks the attempted trip and turns Walker-Sanchez around so that she has her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:52) Walker-Sanchez uses her wrestling skills to prevent Whitmire from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 05:36) Whitmire pins Walker-Sanchez up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Whitmire goes to use some dirty boxing, but Walker-Sanchez is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 04:59) Although pressed against the cage, Walker-Sanchez still hits a few small punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Whitmire tries to use dirty boxing against Walker-Sanchez, but her opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Referee Dan Miragliotta decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Whitmire confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Walker-Sanchez had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Whitmire lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:02) There's a takedown attempt from Walker-Sanchez. (Rd 1 - 04:02) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Whitmire pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Walker-Sanchez throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Walker-Sanchez leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Whitmire. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Walker-Sanchez throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can think. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Walker-Sanchez deflects a couple of punches that Whitmire threw from below. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Walker-Sanchez fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Walker-Sanchez deflects a couple of punches that Whitmire threw from below. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Walker-Sanchez throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 1 - 01:23) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Dan Miragliotta standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Whitmire lands a left hand and then catches Walker-Sanchez with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:02) That last strike may have hurt Walker-Sanchez, she is backing away but looks punch-drunk! (Rd 1 - 01:02) A big right hand from Whitmire drops Walker-Sanchez! (Rd 1 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Whitmire senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 00:51) Whitmire fires away with punches, but Walker-Sanchez doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Whitmire throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Walker-Sanchez tries to move to guard, but Whitmire doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Whitmire. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Emily 'Spitfire' Whitmire wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Emily 'Spitfire' Whitmire defeats Brogan 'Killer Bee' Walker-Sanchez (Unanimous Decision in 15:00). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Emily Whitmire gives a name-check to everyone at Animals MMA, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and answers that Miranda Maverick would be someone she'd like to compete against. HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT VS. "Rabid Wolverine" Fadei Chernienko (5-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Novosibirsk, Russia, Favorite: -350) vs. Salimgirey "Tank" Rasulov (20-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Makhachkala, Russia, Underdog: +270) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Rabid Wolverine' Fadei Chernienko competes against Salimgirey 'Tank' Rasulov. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Rasulov is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 30lbs. That may be decisive. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:50) Rasulov comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:50) Chernienko stops the takedown with a great sprawl. He steps away to safety. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Rasulov looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Chernienko simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Chernienko lands a jab and then catches Rasulov with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:08) Chernienko initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:08) Rasulov lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:08) Chernienko throws a two-punch combo but Rasulov avoids both. (Rd 1 - 13:46) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 13:15) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Chernienko counters a right hand with a right jab and a powerful left head kick! (Rd 1 - 12:44) Rasulov hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 1 - 12:44) The winner, by knock out; Fadei Chernienko! Official Result: 'Rabid Wolverine' Fadei Chernienko defeats Salimgirey 'Tank' Rasulov (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:16). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Fadei Chernienko praises his team at Legion Fight Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Fadei Chernienko celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. MIDDLEWEIGHT BOUT VS. Markus "Maluko" Perez (18-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +160) vs. Georgy "Knight" Kichigin (29-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Pyatigorsk, Russia, Favorite: -210) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Markus 'Maluko' Perez fights Georgy 'Knight' Kichigin in the CTC Middleweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:45) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Kichigin misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Perez comes in with a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Perez confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Kichigin looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Perez simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Perez can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Kichigin with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:16) There's a takedown attempt from Kichigin. (Rd 1 - 14:16) The takedown is successful, Perez pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Kichigin smothers Perez with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 13:39) The clock runs down as Perez is being smothered against the ground by Kichigin. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Kichigin smothers Perez with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 12:39) In guard, Kichigin is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:21) Perez throws out some punches, but Kichigin leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 12:01) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Yves Lavigne standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Circling, Kichigin clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Perez hits a left hand, but Kichigin avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 11:38) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 11:38) Perez lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 11:38) Kichigin scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 11:20) Perez steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 11:20) Perez avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 11:20) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Perez. (Rd 1 - 11:04) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Perez misses a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Kichigin scores with a jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Perez initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Kichigin tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Showing good hand speed, Perez lands a flurry of three punches and then he hits Kichigin with a powerful leg kick. (Rd 1 - 10:02) Kichigin limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Perez forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Kichigin manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Perez comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing three of them, and then he hits Kichigin with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:24) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Kichigin keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Perez fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Kichigin with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 08:55) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Kichigin is limping slightly. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Perez stalks forward, pressuring Kichigin. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Kichigin lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Perez can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 08:22) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 08:22) Kichigin is off target with a left jab but lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 08:22) Perez hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:02) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Perez steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Kichigin hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 07:42) A feint is bought entirely by Kichigin, leaving him wide open. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Perez hits a couple of minor left hands, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:28) Setting it up well, Kichigin shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 07:28) Kichigin gets a single leg takedown! Perez pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 07:18) Kichigin begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 07:18) He can't get free of the guard. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Perez drags Kichigin in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 1 - 06:32) The clock runs down as Perez is being smothered against the ground by Kichigin. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Kichigin attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Kichigin gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Kichigin throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Kichigin punches down at Perez, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Perez tries to sweep Kichigin but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 04:04) In side control, Kichigin throws a couple of punches designed to keep Perez guessing. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Kichigin blocks Perez as he tries a sweep from side control. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Kichigin throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Kichigin blocks Perez as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:46) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Perez stalks forward, pressuring Kichigin. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Perez bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:40) A successful feint leaves Kichigin vulnerable. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Perez lands a left jab but Kichigin avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Taking a few gulps of breath, Perez is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 02:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 02:07) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Perez comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Perez steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Perez comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing all of them, and then he scores with a crunching leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Perez initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Kichigin hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Perez uses a left jab but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Perez comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Kichigin lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Perez hits a left hand but misses when he attempts a spinning back kick. (Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Limping quite noticeably, Kichigin is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Kichigin keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Perez connects with a nice jab and then hits Kichigin with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Kichigin limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 1 - 00:40) Perez rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Perez lands three of three quick punches and then hits Kichigin with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Perez can't connect with a jab, but then hits Kichigin with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Perez. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Markus 'Maluko' Perez is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Markus 'Maluko' Perez defeats Georgy 'Knight' Kichigin (Unanimous Decision in 15:00). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Markus Perez thanks everyone connected to American Top Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then thanks his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is then asked who he'd like to fight next, and answers that Alex Pereira would be someone he'd like to compete against. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy CTC SEASON 1 WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT TOURNAMENT FINAL BOUT VS. Herica Tiburcio (16-7, 5-2 CTC, From: Braganca Paulista, Brazil, Favorite: -600) vs. Cosimo "Power Broker" Criscione (5-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Italy, Underdog: +470) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which Herica Tiburcio faces Cosimo 'Power Broker' Criscione. (Rd 1 - 15:00) This is to be declared the winner of the Season 1 Womens Atomweight Tournament tournament! (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Tiburcio lands a left hand and then catches Criscione with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Tiburcio fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:08) Tiburcio can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Criscione with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 14:08) Criscione wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 14:01) Tiburcio starts pounding away on Criscione, looking to finish her off! (Rd 1 - 14:01) Tiburcio unloads with big right hands and Criscione is struggling to cope! (Rd 1 - 13:44) Tiburcio attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 13:44) Tiburcio gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Criscione has to tap! (Rd 1 - 13:24) By submission, the winner is Herica Tiburcio! (Rd 1 - 13:24) The Season 1 Womens Atomweight Tournament tournament is won by Herica Tiburcio! Official Result: Herica Tiburcio defeats Cosimo 'Power Broker' Criscione (Submission (Kimura) in 1:36). The fight was rated as being Good. Herica Tiburcio Has Won The Season 1 Womens Atomweight Tournament! Future Title Fight: Ayaka Hamasaki © vs. Herica Tiburcio Post-Fight: Herica Tiburcio thanks everyone connected to Astra Fight Team for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Asked about the finish, Herica Tiburcio reveals that she had been working on that submission in particular during training and that she is happy that all the hard work paid off. CTC SEASON 1 WOMENS FLYWEIGHT TOURNAMENT FINAL BOUT VS. Montana de la Rosa (15-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Fort Worth, Texas, Favorite: -400) vs. Lucie "Bullet" Pudilova (12-7, 3-0 CTC, From: Pribram, Czech Republic, Underdog: +300) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Montana de la Rosa squares off with Lucie 'Bullet' Pudilova. (Rd 1 - 15:00) This is for all the marbles - the finals of the Season 1 Womens Flyweight Tournament tournament! (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Glenn Trowbridge, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Pudilova throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 14:42) de la Rosa takes the chance and grabs Pudilova into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 14:36) de la Rosa looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 14:36) de la Rosa gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 1 - 14:20) de la Rosa fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 1 - 13:55) de la Rosa blocks Pudilova as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 13:37) Stuck under side control, Pudilova takes a knee to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 13:19) de la Rosa tries to lock Pudilova in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 13:19) Pudilova stops de la Rosa from applying it. (Rd 1 - 12:46) de la Rosa blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 12:28) de la Rosa throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 12:10) Pudilova tries to pull guard on de la Rosa but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:52) Stuck under side control, Pudilova takes a knee to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 11:38) de la Rosa throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 11:15) de la Rosa blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 10:57) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 10:52) Pudilova fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 10:47) Seizing the opportunity, de la Rosa clinches. (Rd 1 - 10:37) de la Rosa looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 10:37) A great inside leg trip sees Pudilova get thrown to the mat and de la Rosa is left in guard. (Rd 1 - 10:19) de la Rosa attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 10:19) She can't get free of the guard. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Pudilova bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 1 - 09:24) de la Rosa seizes the opportunity, Pudilova was too slow and gets caught in side control. (Rd 1 - 09:00) de la Rosa uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. (Rd 1 - 08:49) de la Rosa uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. (Rd 1 - 08:34) de la Rosa punches down at Pudilova, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:05) Pudilova tries to pull guard on de la Rosa but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 07:53) Looking to catch her breath, de la Rosa is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:31) de la Rosa blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 07:19) de la Rosa attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 07:19) Pudilova fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:47) Pudilova tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 06:32) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 06:25) Pudilova closes in on de la Rosa, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:25) de la Rosa may have been aiming to get in close, but Pudilova aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 06:25) Pudilova can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits de la Rosa with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 06:07) Pudilova throws a punch but de la Rosa was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 06:03) de la Rosa seizes the chance and grabs Pudilova into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:53) de la Rosa looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 05:53) An outside leg trip sweeps Pudilova down to the ground where she is left on her back under side control! (Rd 1 - 05:38) de la Rosa tries to ensnare Pudilova in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 05:38) Pudilova fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 1 - 05:11) Pudilova tries to move to guard, but de la Rosa doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 04:58) de la Rosa holds Pudilova in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:39) de la Rosa throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 1 - 04:12) de la Rosa blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:56) de la Rosa throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 03:31) de la Rosa blocks Pudilova as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 03:13) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Herb Dean standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Pudilova throws a punch but de la Rosa avoids it. (Rd 1 - 02:59) de la Rosa takes the chance and grabs Pudilova into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:51) de la Rosa attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Pudilova on the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:51) de la Rosa uses a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 1 - 02:51) de la Rosa takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:34) de la Rosa attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Pudilova defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Pudilova tries to move de la Rosa off her back but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:36) de la Rosa increases her control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:19) de la Rosa pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Pudilova. (Rd 1 - 01:01) de la Rosa attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 1 - 01:01) The rear naked choke is fully applied, de la Rosa has Pudilova flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 00:28) Montana de la Rosa takes the win by submission! (Rd 1 - 00:28) The Season 1 Womens Flyweight Tournament tournament is won by Montana de la Rosa! Official Result: Montana de la Rosa defeats Lucie 'Bullet' Pudilova (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 14:32). The fight was rated as being Average. Montana de la Rosa Has Won The CTC Season 1 Womens Flyweight Tournament! Future Title Fight: Cornelia Holm © vs. Montana de la Rosa Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Montana de la Rosa praises her team at Team Takedown, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Looking at a replay of the finish, Montana de la Rosa says that it was part of the gameplan and that she was waiting for the right opportunity to apply it. It's undeniable that the camera loves her, so while her interview may not have been the best she was still able to get a reaction. CTC SEASON 1 FEATHERWEIGHT TOURNAMENT FINAL BOUT VS. Yusup "Borz" Raisov (25-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Grozny, Russia, Favorite: -550) vs. Aaron Pico (12-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Whittier, California, Underdog: +430) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Yusup 'Borz' Raisov takes on Aaron Pico. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The Season 1 Featherweight Tournament tournament ends here! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:48) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Pico is well off target with a head kick and gets punished with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 13:59) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:59) Pico hits a jab and also hits a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:59) Raisov lands a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Pico comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Raisov lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Pico can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:32) Raisov acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 13:18) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:18) Pico misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:05) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Raisov lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Pico hits a jab and also hits a wicked right hand to the ribs! (Rd 1 - 12:57) Raisov collapses from that blow, this fight is over! (Rd 1 - 12:57) The winner, by TKO; Aaron Pico! (Rd 1 - 12:57) Aaron Pico wins the Season 1 Featherweight Tournament tournament! Official Result: Aaron Pico defeats Yusup 'Borz' Raisov (TKO in 2:03). The fight was rated as being Great. Aaron Pico Has Won The CTC Season 1 Featherweight Tournament! Future Title Fight: Magomed Yunusilau © vs. Aaron Pico Post-Fight: Aaron Pico thanks everyone connected to Jackson Wink MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is glad to overcome the odds and that being the underdog helped motivate him. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC SEASON 1 WELTERWEIGHT TOURNAMENT FINAL VS. Vicente "Silent Assassin" Luque (28-7-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Favorite: -300) vs. Logan "Storm" Storley (19-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Webster, South Dakota, Underdog: +250) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Vicente 'Silent Assassin' Luque fights Logan 'Storm' Storley in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) This is the final of the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament tournament! (Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Nelson Hamilton, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Storley looked like he was going to shoot, but Luque simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Luque lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 14:41) That last shot may have done some damage, Storley is backing off and trying to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady! (Rd 1 - 14:41) A huge right hand catches Storley behind the ear and sends him down! (Rd 1 - 14:34) Luque quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Storley! (Rd 1 - 14:34) Luque pounds away and Storley struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 14:20) Luque attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 14:20) Storley blocks it. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Storley tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 13:42) Luque attempts to kimura Storley from side control. (Rd 1 - 13:42) Storley blocks it. (Rd 1 - 13:19) Luque blocks Storley as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Luque attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Storley. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Storley stops Luque from hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 12:33) Storley tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 12:13) Luque tries to ensnare Storley in a kneebar. (Rd 1 - 12:13) Storley stops Luque from hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 11:57) Luque blocks Storley as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 11:43) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Storley appeared to be going for a takedown, but Luque took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Luque can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 11:24) Storley steps back and tries to cover up...I think he has been hurt! (Rd 1 - 11:24) Luque throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Storley, but he is just able to step back avoid it. (Rd 1 - 11:15) Storley manages to clear his head and circle away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 11:05) There's a takedown attempt from Storley. (Rd 1 - 11:05) The takedown is successful, Luque pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Luque grabbed a guillotine off the takedown though; Storley is now the one in trouble! (Rd 1 - 10:50) Storley works a hand in and pulls free before the guillotine can be fully sunk in. (Rd 1 - 10:19) Luque is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Storley off of him. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Storley keeps very tight to Luque, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:38) Storley leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Luque. (Rd 1 - 09:26) In guard, Storley throws a couple of punches designed to keep Luque guessing. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Storley throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Storley throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 08:20) Storley blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 08:04) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Luque can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 07:52) Storley backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Luque comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Storley is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 1 - 07:52) Luque hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Storley continues to cover up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Clearing his head just in time, Storley ducks under the head kick that would have ended the fight. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Having apparently cleared his head, Storley is able to circle away from the cage and return to the center. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Luque glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 07:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:29) Storley may have been setting up to shoot, but Luque aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 07:29) Luque throws a one-two, but Storley was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 07:15) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Storley, but Luque was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 07:15) A one-two from Luque fails to land. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Storley comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 06:54) He has the takedown! Luque pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 06:54) However, Luque locked up a guillotine on the way over and now threatens with a submission attempt! (Rd 1 - 06:38) Luque gets the guillotine fully applied and Storley has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 06:13) Vicente Luque takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 1 - 06:13) Vicente Luque wins the Season 1 Welterweight Tournament tournament! Official Result: Vicente 'Silent Assassin' Luque defeats Logan 'Storm' Storley (Submission (Guillotine) in 8:47). The fight was rated as being Decent. Vicente Luque Has Won The CTC Season 1 Welterweight Tournament! Future Title Fight: Rory MacDonald © vs. Vicente Luque Post-Fight: Vicente Luque gives a name-check to everyone at Sanford MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he is really happy at the submission win and that he has a lot of confidence in his choke holds. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT TITLE BOUT VS. "Thug" Rose Namajunas © (14-4, 5-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -950) vs. Nadia "187" Kassem (11-3, 6-1 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Underdog: +750) The Fight (Rd 1 - 60:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Thug' Rose Namajunas goes up against Nadia '187' Kassem in the CTC Womens Strawweight division. (Rd 1 - 60:00) The CTC Womens Strawweight title is on the line. (Rd 1 - 60:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 60:00) Our judges are: Sal D'Amato, Glenn Trowbridge, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 60:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 60:00) Namajunas rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 59:55) It looked like we were about to see Namajunas try and get some grappling started, but Kassem was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 59:55) Kassem hits a left jab and then catches Namajunas with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 59:40) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 59:40) Kassem lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 59:40) Namajunas hits a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 59:17) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 58:55) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 58:33) Namajunas comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 58:33) Kassem hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 58:33) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Namajunas. (Rd 1 - 58:17) There's a takedown attempt from Namajunas. (Rd 1 - 58:17) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Kassem pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 58:09) Namajunas fires away with punches, but Kassem doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 57:51) Namajunas begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 57:51) Namajunas gets past, but Kassem stops her at half guard. (Rd 1 - 57:51) Kassem is defending with tenacity, she is doing everything possible to frustrate Namajunas. (Rd 1 - 56:42) Namajunas throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move. (Rd 1 - 56:21) Looking to catch her breath, Namajunas is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 55:53) Namajunas fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 55:33) Namajunas keeps Kassem guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 55:15) Namajunas throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 54:57) Namajunas fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 1 - 54:28) Namajunas throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 54:01) Namajunas pounds away but Kassem deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 53:45) Namajunas fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 1 - 53:16) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 53:09) Namajunas sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 53:09) The takedown is completed, Kassem is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 53:01) Namajunas tries to pound on Kassem, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 52:43) Namajunas begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 52:43) She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 52:43) Kassem is defending with tenacity, she is doing everything possible to frustrate Namajunas. It's not pretty, but it is effective. (Rd 1 - 51:04) Namajunas keeps Kassem guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 50:34) Namajunas begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 50:34) After a struggle, she gets to half guard. (Rd 1 - 49:36) Namajunas throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 49:09) Namajunas attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 49:09) Kassem keeps Namajunas in half guard. (Rd 1 - 48:26) Namajunas throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 47:56) Namajunas begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 47:56) Namajunas isn't able to pass from half guard thanks to the tenacious defence of Kassem. (Rd 1 - 47:13) Namajunas punches down at Kassem, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 46:56) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 46:48) Namajunas sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 46:48) The takedown is successful, Kassem pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 46:48) Kassem hasn't stopped a single takedown yet. (Rd 1 - 46:40) Namajunas fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 46:14) Namajunas begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 46:14) She passes guard, but Kassem was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 45:59) Namajunas brilliantly manages to take her opponent's back! (Rd 1 - 45:46) Namajunas seems to be moving slowly toward a finish as she applies a very tight body triangle. (Rd 1 - 45:24) Namajunas pounds away and Kassem is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 1 - 45:10) With the body triangle on tight, Namajunas tries to flatten Kassem out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 45:10) Namajunas gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Kassem has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 44:30) By submission, the winner is Rose Namajunas! (Rd 1 - 44:30) 'Thug' Rose Namajunas makes her first defence of the CTC Womens Strawweight title. Official Result: 'Thug' Rose Namajunas defeats Nadia '187' Kassem (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 15:30). The fight was rated as being Great. Rose Namajunas Retains The CTC Womens Strawweight Title! Defences: 1 (Nadia Kassem) Title Prestige: 75% (+7% This Fight) Post-Fight: Rose Namajunas gives a name-check to everyone at Genesis Training Center, all her various sponsors, then all her family, friends and supporters. The CTC Womens Strawweight Title strapped around her waist, Rose Namajunas celebrates having retained the title. Attendance: 8,066 Gate Reciepts: $2,016,500 Sponsorship: $115,680 Ad Revenue: $5,057,334 Merchandise: $38,949 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $1,155,062) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Rose Namajunas $184,332 Nadia Kassem $102,563 FotN: Both: $100,000 Perf: Namajunas: $25,000 Vicente Luque $606,702 Logan Storley $23,009 Aaron Pico $50,424 Yusup Raisov $55,029 Perf: Pico: $25,000 Montana de la Rosa $16,538 Lucie Pudilova $4,395 Herica Tiburcio $2,882 Cosimo Criscione $3,822 Markus Perez $10,000 Georgy Kichigin $4,500 Fadei Chernienko $36,600 Salimgirey Rasulov $2,000 Perf: Chernienko: $25,000 Emily Whitmire $2,200 Brogan Walker-Sanchez $2,460 Mateusz Legierski $4,800 Gavin Hughes $4,000 Diego Pereira $3,000 Maike Linhares $1,600 Lindsey VanZandt $1,076 Jessica Delboni $1,230 Jose Torres $30,000 Jordan Espinosa $1,200 Perf: Torres: $25,000 Drug Testing: $9,000 Production: $144,696 Profit: $5,919,705 Critical Rating: 78% Commercial Rating: 100% News - Mikel Belan, winner of the first season of CTC's Way of the Warrior reality series, has failed his post-fight drug test, testing positive for recreational drugs. He will be suspended for 1 year from all MMA related events, and his fight with Quint Guillemot at the Way of the Warrior Finals has been converted to a No Decision. Belan has publicly admitted what he did was wrong, and has pledged to return to the sport in a year to fight clean. - Bellator MMA have fallen to Mid Level National on the Sherdog Popularity Scale. - UFC legend Frankie Edgar announced his retirement today, following a first round knock out victory over Levan Makashvili at a local show. Edgar retires from the sport with a professional record of 26-13-1, and was a former UFC Lightweight Champion (April 10,2010-February 25, 2012, 3 defences). - Donald Cerrone has sustained a Medium Hand Injury in training and has been forced to withdraw from his fight against Miguel Baeza on the prelims at CTC 78. No opponent could be found to face Baeza on that date, so the fight has been moved to the prelims of CTC 79, and Baeza will fight Rick Story. TOURNAMENT BRACKETS Other Promotions Shows Bellator 296: Mix vs. Johns II (Friday, Week 3, April 2023) Title Result: Patrick Mix Made His First Successful Defence of the Bellator Bantamweight Title Title Result: Nick Newell Won The Vacant Bellator Lightweight Title Fight of the Night: Patrick Mix vs. Brett Johns KO of the Night: Jake Smith (vs. Marc Stevens) Submission of the Night: Patrick Mix (vs. Brett Johns) Performance Bonus: Demarte Pena vs. Cass Bell Performance Bonus: Jessie Rafols vs. Deole Oyenusi ACA 158: Kolobegov vs. Mongeon (Saturday, Week 3, April 2023) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Magomedrasul Khasbulaev vs. Tilek Batyrov KO of the Night: Mikhail Kolobegov (vs. Crysta Mongeon) Submission of the Night: Leonel Recinos (vs. Shoyo Horigome) LFA 156: Lencioni vs. Yates (Saturday, Week 3, April 2023) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Jacob Kilburn vs. Joe Murphy KO of the Night: Bevon Lewis (vs. Masashige Kawatake) Submission of the Night: David Gladun (vs. Lathan Rossouw) Performance Bonus: Tyson Pedro Rizin 39 (Saturday, Week 3, April 2023) Title Result: Takaaki Ariwara Won The Rizin Heavyweight Title Title Result: Brandon Thatch Made His First Successful Defence of the Rizin Welterweight Title Fight of the Night: Takaaki Ariwara vs. Kirill Sidelnikov KO of the Night: Brandon Thatch (vs. Sean Spencer) Submission of the Night: Perry Hindley (vs. Todd Chattelle) M-1 120: Moraes vs. Ayideng (Sunday, Week 3, April 2023) Title Result: Jumayi Ayideng Won The Vacant M-1 Global Featherweight Title Title Result: Jia Wen Ma Won The Vacant M-1 Global Lightweight Title Fight of the Night: Jia Wen Ma vs. Thibault Gouti KO of the Night: Akhmed Aliev (vs. Alexander Butenko) Submission of the Night: Soren Bak (vs Won Il Kwon) Performance Bonus: Jia Wen Ma vs. Thibault Gouti DEEP The Halls of Valhalla (Sunday, Week 3, April 2023) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Ledell Khoza vs. Gokham Turkyilmaz KO of the Night: Qiao Jow (vs. Katsumi Hayakawa) Submission of the Night: Ryder Villarreal (vs. Andrew Leone) Performance Bonus: Ledell Khoza vs. Gokham Turkyilmaz Performance Bonus: Bussho Hanada Performance Bonus: Filberte Poirier Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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