CageRage Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Friday, Week 2, March 2021 Live From Ottawa, Ontario PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (20-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Tampa, Florida, Underdog: +480) vs. Chris "The Big Buck" Birchler (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Whippany, New Jersey, Favorite: -610) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the prelims with Chris 'Huggy Bear' Barnett squaring off with Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Adelaide Byrd, Marcos Rosales, and Cardo Urso. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Birchler must be giving up at least 25lbs to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:51) Barnett forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Birchler scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 14:51) A jab lands from Barnett but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Barnett steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Birchler scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Barnett connects with a nice jab and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Barnett comes forward. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Barnett moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Barnett hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Barnett scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Birchler finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Barnett comes forward, walking down Birchler. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Birchler hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Barnett hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 13:23) Barnett stalks forward, pressuring Birchler. (Rd 1 - 13:23) Birchler lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:23) A jab lands from Barnett but Birchler dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 12:57) There's a takedown attempt from Birchler. (Rd 1 - 12:57) A big double leg takedown is completed, Birchler was far too fast and powerful for Barnett to resist! (Rd 1 - 12:57) Barnett ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Birchler, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Birchler looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Barnett from a seated position onto his back. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Birchler shifts his position brilliantly to get mount! (Rd 1 - 12:18) Birchler fires away with punches and Barnett is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 12:18) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 12:06) By TKO, the winner is Chris Birchler! Official Result: Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler defeats Chris 'Huggy Bear' Barnett (TKO (Strikes) in 2:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Chris Birchler gives a name-check to everyone at AMA Fight Club, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Mike Hackert and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. He gave a charismatic performance. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Raphael "The Silencer" Butler (9-2-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Rochester, New York, Favorite: -430) vs. Felipe Micheletti (0-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Sorocaba, Brazil, Underdog: +340) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Raphael 'The Silencer' Butler battles Felipe Micheletti. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Butler looks a good 20lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Micheletti slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Micheletti connects cleanly with a right hand. Butler hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Micheletti stalks forward, pressuring Butler. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Butler hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Micheletti comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, but Butler avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 13:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:47) Micheletti hits a left jab and also lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 13:47) Butler connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Micheletti steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs! (Rd 1 - 13:34) Butler moves in a smacks Micheletti with an overhand right...and down he goes! (Rd 1 - 13:19) Butler quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Micheletti! (Rd 1 - 13:19) Butler hits several vicious stomps and kicks, but Micheletti incredibly weathers the storm! (Rd 1 - 12:59) An up-kick makes Butler think twice about advancing. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Micheletti makes Butler step back by throwing a vicious up-kick. (Rd 1 - 12:31) Micheletti tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Butler step back. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Butler tries to secure a ground position. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Butler attains side control. (Rd 1 - 11:51) Butler begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 11:51) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Micheletti rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 11:02) Butler fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 1 - 10:51) Micheletti is in increasing trouble, as Butler gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Butler fires away with punches, but Micheletti doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 09:59) Butler pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Micheletti. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Butler pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 09:32) Micheletti tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 1 - 09:17) With both hooks in, Butler tries to flatten Micheletti out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 09:17) Micheletti stops Butler from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 1 - 08:18) Butler tries to pound on Micheletti, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Micheletti attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Butler doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 07:45) Butler tries to pound on Micheletti, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 07:18) Butler fires off some rights, but Micheletti isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 07:05) Butler maintains his hooks, despite Micheletti trying to break them. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Butler, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Micheletti stops Butler from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 1 - 06:10) Micheletti attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Butler doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 05:55) Butler unloads with some right hands, but Micheletti deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Butler pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 04:59) Micheletti attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Butler doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Butler tries to pound on Micheletti, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Micheletti struggles against Butler but cannot get himself free from the hooks. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Butler pounds away, but Micheletti calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Butler keeps both hooks, despite Micheletti trying to pull them apart. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Butler fires away with punches, but Micheletti doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Butler looks very tired out there. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Micheletti struggles against Butler but cannot get himself free from the hooks. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Butler fires off some rights, but Micheletti isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Butler loses both hooks, but still has the back. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Butler tries to get his hooks in, but can't. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Micheletti tries to turn over and sweep Butler but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Butler tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Butler blocks Micheletti as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Butler tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Butler blocks Micheletti as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Butler tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Micheletti tries a roll, but doesn't budge Butler. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Butler fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Butler blocks Micheletti as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Butler down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Raphael 'The Silencer' Butler! Official Result: Raphael 'The Silencer' Butler defeats Felipe Micheletti (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Raphael Butler praises his team at Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Justin Tafa will probably be a good contest. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "King" Cole Konrad (9-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Favorite: -1200) vs. Lee "The Grampinator" Mein (11-14, 0-0 CTC, From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; 'King' Cole Konrad taking on Lee 'The Grampinator' Mein. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marcos Rosales, Cardo Urso, and Matt Hume. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Konrad is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 40lbs at least on Mein. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Mein hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Konrad lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:37) Mein got accidentally poked in the eye on that exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:37) The referee gives him a few moments to recover in a neutral corner. (Rd 1 - 14:37) The fight begins again in the center of the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:28) Konrad uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 14:28) Konrad drives forward and nails Mein with a huge double leg takedown! (Rd 1 - 14:28) Mein ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Konrad, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Not liking his options, Konrad looks to get a better position over Mein. (Rd 1 - 14:17) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Mein! (Rd 1 - 13:56) Konrad pounds away, landing several clean blows on Mein in the process. (Rd 1 - 13:45) Konrad unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 1 - 13:45) Mein turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! (Rd 1 - 13:29) Konrad pounds away on Mein, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 13:13) Mein is in huge trouble now, as Konrad successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Konrad, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Konrad flattens Mein out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 1 - 12:34) The winner, by submission; Cole Konrad! Official Result: 'King' Cole Konrad defeats Lee 'The Grampinator' Mein (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:26 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Cole Konrad gives an name-check to everyone at Alliance MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Cole Konrad says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Adam Palasz (3-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Wroclaw, Poland, Underdog: +260) vs. Rico "Prince of Kickboxing" Verhoeven (1-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, Favorite: -330) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Adam Palasz going head to head with Rico 'Prince of Kickboxing' Verhoeven. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Marcos Rosales, and Cardo Urso. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Verhoeven hits a jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Palasz hits a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Verhoeven misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Palasz doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:13) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Verhoeven scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. Palasz doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 13:46) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 13:46) Palasz checks a leg kick and counters with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 13:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Verhoeven misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Palasz attacks with a quick left jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 12:59) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:25) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Palasz finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Verhoeven doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a stinging right high kick. (Rd 1 - 12:04) Palasz immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that he is dazed! (Rd 1 - 12:04) Palasz can't cover up well enough and gets clocked with a right hand to the side of the head and goes down hard! (Rd 1 - 11:59) Verhoeven quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Palasz! (Rd 1 - 11:59) Verhoeven pounds away on Palasz, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 1 - 11:59) Referee Mario Yamasaki pulls Verhoeven away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 11:46) The winner, by TKO; Rico Verhoeven! Official Result: Rico 'Prince of Kickboxing' Verhoeven defeats Adam Palasz (TKO (Strikes) in 3:14 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Rico Verhoeven gives a name-check to everyone at American Kickboxing Academy, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. Rico Verhoeven is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Viktor Pesta (15-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Favorite: -650) vs. Marcus "Caveman" Vanttinen (24-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Porvoo, Finland, Underdog: +510) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Viktor Pesta competing against Marcus 'Caveman' Vanttinen. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Sal D'Amato, Adelaide Byrd, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Vänttinen must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 14:48) A defensive jab hits from Pesta. (Rd 1 - 14:48) A jab is wide from Vänttinen, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Vänttinen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Pesta with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Vänttinen lands a left jab, but a big right to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 1 - 13:58) Vänttinen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Pesta with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Vänttinen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Pesta with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:28) Pesta may have been aiming to get in close, but Vänttinen aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 13:28) Vänttinen connects with two left jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Vänttinen connects with two left hands and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:54) Pesta staggers backward into the cage and covers up, I think he's hurt! (Rd 1 - 12:54) Pesta takes a right hand! (Rd 1 - 12:46) Pesta somehow dodges a vicious overhand right. (Rd 1 - 12:37) Pesta manages to clear his head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 12:22) Vänttinen moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 12:22) Pesta looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Vänttinen simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 12:22) A jab is wide from Vänttinen, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:08) A jab hits home from Vänttinen and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Vänttinen connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Pesta sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:19) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Vänttinen is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 11:06) Pesta looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 11:06) Pesta is too much for Vänttinen, passing guard and gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 10:19) Pesta tries to ensnare Vänttinen in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 10:19) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Vänttinen has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 09:52) Viktor Pesta takes the win by submission! Official Result: Viktor Pesta defeats Marcus 'Caveman' Vanttinen (Submission (Kimura) in 5:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Viktor Pesta gives a name-check to everyone at Sanford MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Valentin Moldavsky and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. Viktor Pesta is a good talker and really does well in these sort of interviews. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Cyril "Silverback" Asker (9-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Avignon, France, Favorite: -720) vs. Michal "Blackbeard" Martinek (8-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Underdog: +570) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Cyril 'Silverback' Asker goes up against Michal 'Blackbeard' Martinek in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Cardo Urso, and Matt Hume. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Asker throws a punch but Martinek avoids it. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Seizing the opportunity, Martinek shoots. (Rd 1 - 14:39) Martinek couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Asker hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 14:39) Martinek can't get Asker down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:26) Martinek tries to use dirty boxing against Asker, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 14:08) Asker scores with a few punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Asker waits for Martinek to try some dirty boxing, then quickly uses wrestling to turn him around so that he now has his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:33) Asker catches Martinek with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 13:27) Asker catches Martinek with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 13:20) Showing his ability to control opponents, Asker smothers Martinek against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:20) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Martinek is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 12:20) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Asker initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Martinek tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Asker can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 11:57) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Martinek, but Asker was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 11:57) Asker can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Asker attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Martinek hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Asker lands a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:28) Asker comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:28) Martinek manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 11:28) Asker can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Martinek with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:24) For the first time, Asker is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 11:18) Asker can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Martinek with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 10:58) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Asker glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 10:30) Martinek hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 10:30) A jab is wide from Asker, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:25) Asker moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:11) Asker steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:11) Asker avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 10:11) A jab hits home from Asker and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Asker moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Asker fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Asker moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Martinek isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he shoots in at the wrong moment. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Asker throws a wide hook to the body but Martinek avoids it. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Martinek seizes the chance and shoots in on Asker. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Asker partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Martinek has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Martinek can't get Asker down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:51) Martinek tries to dirty box Asker, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Asker is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Asker acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head. (Rd 1 - 08:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 08:01) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Martinek scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Asker lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:38) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:38) Asker finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 07:38) Martinek lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 07:25) Asker is looking really tired. (Rd 1 - 07:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Moving forward constantly, Asker is pressuring Martinek. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Asker looks to pressure Martinek, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Asker lands a left jab but Martinek evades a big right to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:48) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Asker attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Martinek throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Asker lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 06:00) Asker comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 06:00) Martinek hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 06:00) Asker throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Asker comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Martinek throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Asker lands a left jab but Martinek evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 05:18) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Asker initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Martinek hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A jab lands from Asker but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Asker looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Asker looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Asker is looking to muscle Martinek back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:40) He does so and now has Martinek pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Asker looks for a knee strike, but Martinek works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 04:06) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Martinek misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Asker attacks with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Martinek lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Asker finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Asker comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Martinek hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Asker can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Martinek with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:04) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Asker misses a jab but lands a right hook. Martinek doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Martinek looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Asker looks exhausted. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Asker slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Martinek dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 01:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Asker misses a jab but hits a right hand. Martinek uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Asker, who looks very tired, gets grabbed by Martinek. (Rd 1 - 01:20) With control of the clinch, Martinek tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:20) He has the takedown! Asker pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Martinek pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Asker attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Martinek pounds away, but Asker calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Asker attempts to get some separation in order to try to stand, but can't. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Martinek pounds away on Asker but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Asker the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Cyril 'Silverback' Asker wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Cyril 'Silverback' Asker defeats Michal 'Blackbeard' Martinek (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Cyril Asker gives a name-check to everyone at Czerwony Smik Poznan, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Valentin Moldavsky would be someone he'd like to compete against. A lively, charismatic speaker, Cyril Asker is great at using these interviews to sell himself. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Adam "Kung Fu Panda" Dyczka (7-1-1NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Granby, Quebec, Underdog: +200) vs. Muhammed "Mo Muscle" DeReese (8-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Titusville, Florida, Favorite: -260) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the main portion of the show with Adam 'Kung Fu Panda' Dyczka fighting Muhammed 'Mo Muscle' DeReese. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Matt Hume, Sal D'Amato, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Dyczka is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 30lbs at least on DeReese. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:52) A jab hits home from Dyczka and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Dyczka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches DeReese with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:19) Dyczka closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:19) Dyczka can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits DeReese with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Dyczka closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Dyczka throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 13:42) Dyczka connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:20) Dyczka hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:00) Dyczka closes in on DeReese, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:00) It looked like we were about to see DeReese try and get some grappling started, but Dyczka was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 13:00) Dyczka throws a punch but DeReese avoids it. (Rd 1 - 12:49) DeReese shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:49) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Dyczka is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 12:39) Time slips away as DeReese successfully keeps Dyczka stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 12:07) DeReese looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 12:07) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 11:23) DeReese looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 11:23) DeReese gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard. (Rd 1 - 10:29) DeReese attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 10:29) He can't get the mount as Dyczka rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 1 - 09:42) DeReese pounds away, but Dyczka isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:25) Dyczka tries a roll, but doesn't budge DeReese. (Rd 1 - 09:11) DeReese tries to get his hooks in, but can't. (Rd 1 - 08:51) DeReese blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 08:33) DeReese pounds away and Dyczka eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:21) DeReese tries to put Dyczka in a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 08:21) Dyczka doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 07:52) Dyczka tries to move DeReese off his back but can't. (Rd 1 - 07:33) DeReese tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 1 - 07:15) Dyczka tries to turn over and sweep DeReese but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 06:53) DeReese tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Dyczka blocks it. (Rd 1 - 06:42) DeReese blocks Dyczka as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 06:20) DeReese tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 1 - 05:56) DeReese blocks Dyczka as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 05:44) DeReese pounds away and Dyczka struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 05:24) DeReese tries to get his hooks in, but can't. (Rd 1 - 05:10) Dyczka tries to move DeReese off his back but can't. (Rd 1 - 04:54) DeReese tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Dyczka blocks it. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Dyczka tries to get DeReese off his back. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The effort is successful, DeReese loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 04:14) A few deep breaths betray that Dyczka is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Dyczka can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Dyczka looks very tired out there. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Dyczka confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Dyczka throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 03:36) DeReese shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:36) The takedown is completed, Dyczka is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:28) DeReese pounds away, but Dyczka isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:16) DeReese throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 02:52) DeReese attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 02:52) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:21) DeReese tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:21) He does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 1 - 01:25) DeReese attempts the mount. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Dyczka rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead. (Rd 1 - 00:39) DeReese tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Dyczka blocks it. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Dyczka attempts to turn and get DeReese off his back. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Dyczka turns DeReese over and escapes his grip, and they both scramble back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Moving in, DeReese appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Dyczka throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of DeReese. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Muhammed 'Mo Muscle' DeReese! Official Result: Muhammed 'Mo Muscle' DeReese defeats Adam 'Kung Fu Panda' Dyczka (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Mohammed DeReese praises his team at MMA Masters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. A lively, charismatic speaker, Muhammed DeReese is great at using these interviews to sell himself. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Justin "Bad Man" Tafa (4-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Brisbane, Australia, Underdog: +100) vs. Nills "Caveman" van Noord (17-9-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -110) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Justin 'Bad Man' Tafa fights Nills 'Caveman' van Noord. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Marcos Rosales, and Cardo Urso. (Rd 1 - 15:00) van Noord is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 40lbs. That may be decisive. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:54) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 1 - 14:54) van Noord fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Tafa has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:36) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 14:36) van Noord tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:36) Tafa tries a left hook but misses. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Shoulders hunched, van Noord studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 1 - 14:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Tafa misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. van Noord comes in with a couple of jabs that are followed by a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:57) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:19) Tafa comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 13:19) van Noord manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 13:19) Tafa throws a two-punch combo but van Noord avoids both. (Rd 1 - 13:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:04) Tafa misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with two jabs that are followed by a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 12:42) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 12:42) van Noord tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:42) Tafa can't hit a left cross. (Rd 1 - 12:27) Tafa comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:27) van Noord scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 12:27) A one-two from Tafa fails to land. (Rd 1 - 12:08) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:08) van Noord has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Tafa doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:52) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:52) van Noord lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 11:52) Tafa scores with a massive left hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 11:47) It's a knock out! van Noord is down and out! (Rd 1 - 11:47) The winner, by knock out; Justin Tafa! Official Result: Justin 'Bad Man' Tafa defeats Nills 'Caveman' van Noord (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:13 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Justin Tafa praises his team at KMA Top Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Visibly delighted, Justin Tafa celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. Justin Tafa was great here, everything about him says star power. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Evgeny Goncharov (14-3-1NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Rostov-On-Don, Russia, Favorite: -860) vs. Mohammed "The Motor" Usman (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Arlington, Texas, Underdog: +680) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Evgeny Goncharov goes up against Mohammed 'The Motor' Usman. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Matt Hume, Sal D'Amato, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Goncharov fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Usman with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:37) Goncharov throws a two-punch combo but Usman avoids both. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Usman seizes the chance and grabs Goncharov into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Usman is trying to muscle Goncharov up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Goncharov doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 13:58) Goncharov looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 13:58) Usman blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Usman is looking to muscle Goncharov back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Usman can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 13:03) With control of the clinch, Goncharov tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 13:03) Goncharov can't get Usman down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 12:50) Goncharov looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:50) Usman stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Usman is looking to muscle Goncharov back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Goncharov ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Usman looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Goncharov works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 11:55) Goncharov closes in on Usman, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:55) Goncharov throws a punch but Usman was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Usman, backing off, hits two weak left hands. (Rd 1 - 11:44) A jab lands from Goncharov, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 11:38) Goncharov is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 11:24) A tentative jab from Usman lands. (Rd 1 - 11:24) A jab lands from Goncharov, but Usman evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 11:12) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Usman, but Goncharov was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 11:12) Goncharov can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Usman with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 11:12) It looks like Usman has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 10:59) Goncharov connects with a jab, but Usman avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 10:42) Goncharov lands two left hands and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:14) Usman shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 10:14) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Goncharov has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 10:03) Usman clings very tight to Goncharov while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Goncharov raises his legs and tries to get Usman into a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Usman doesn't let Goncharov get it. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Usman attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Goncharov tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 09:15) The scramble results in Goncharov being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 08:58) Usman throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 08:28) Goncharov uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 1 - 08:28) It's a bad choice though, as Usman seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Usman tries to ensnare Goncharov in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Usman gets a kimura fully applied! (Rd 1 - 08:12) Usman loses the hold! Somehow Goncharov got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Usman retains side control though, so the danger has far from passed. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Usman blocks Goncharov as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 07:38) Usman fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 07:14) Usman throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Usman blocks Goncharov as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Usman looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Usman almost gets the mount, but Goncharov bucks his hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 06:25) Goncharov doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 1 - 06:25) Usman manages to come out on top, with Goncharov pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 06:05) Usman is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 06:05) He does excellently, getting into side control. (Rd 1 - 05:18) Usman attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 05:18) Goncharov stops Usman from applying it. (Rd 1 - 04:56) Goncharov tries to pull guard on Usman but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Usman begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 1 - 04:37) He can't get the mount. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Goncharov tries to pull guard on Usman but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Usman tries to lock Goncharov into an armbar. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Goncharov doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Goncharov tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Usman tries to ensnare Goncharov in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Goncharov gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:30) The winner, by submission; Mohammed Usman! Official Result: Mohammed 'The Motor' Usman defeats Evgeny Goncharov (Submission (Kimura) in 12:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Mohammed Usman thanks everyone connected to Fortis MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Mohammed Usman says that he is very happy to cap his CTC debut with a win. Mohammed Usman is a charismatic talker who really knows how to sell himself. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Valentin Moldavsky (11-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Stary Oskol, Russia, Favorite: -760) vs. Mark "The Hand Of" Godbeer (13-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Bridgewater, England, Underdog: +600) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Valentin Moldavsky fights Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Matt Hume, Sal D'Amato, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Moldavsky shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Moldavsky gets a single leg takedown! Godbeer pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 14:42) Moldavsky lies on top of Godbeer, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 14:20) Moldavsky smothers Godbeer with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 13:44) The clock runs down as Godbeer is being smothered against the ground by Moldavsky. (Rd 1 - 13:18) Moldavsky fires off some rights, but Godbeer isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 13:03) Time slips away as Moldavsky successfully keeps Godbeer stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 12:30) Moldavsky throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:00) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 11:55) Godbeer throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:51) Moldavsky seizes the chance and shoots in on Godbeer. (Rd 1 - 11:41) Godbeer cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 11:30) The clock runs down as Godbeer is being smothered against the ground by Moldavsky. (Rd 1 - 10:55) For the moment Moldavsky is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:38) The clock runs down as Godbeer is being smothered against the ground by Moldavsky. (Rd 1 - 10:00) Moldavsky throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 09:33) Godbeer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Moldavsky off of him. (Rd 1 - 08:58) Moldavsky throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 08:28) Referee Marc Goddard decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 08:18) Moldavsky had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 08:18) Godbeer lands two jabs and then catches Moldavsky with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Setting it up well, Moldavsky shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 07:49) The takedown is completed, Godbeer is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 07:37) For the moment Moldavsky is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:14) Time slips away as Moldavsky successfully keeps Godbeer stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Moldavsky smothers Godbeer with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 06:14) Moldavsky fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 05:56) Moldavsky throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:40) Moldavsky throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 05:23) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Marc Goddard standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Moldavsky uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 05:12) A jab is wide from Godbeer, but then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:58) Godbeer looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:58) Godbeer throws a punch but Moldavsky was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Setting it up well, Moldavsky shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Godbeer gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Moldavsky throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 04:19) For the moment Moldavsky is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Moldavsky lies on top of Godbeer, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Godbeer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Moldavsky off of him. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Godbeer is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Moldavsky off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:38) The clock runs down as Godbeer is being smothered against the ground by Moldavsky. (Rd 1 - 02:11) The lack of progress forces referee Marc Goddard to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Showing great timing, Moldavsky comes in fast and looks for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:05) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Godbeer has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 02:05) He continues to enjoy a 100% takedown completion rate in this fight. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Moldavsky throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Moldavsky throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Time slips away as Moldavsky successfully keeps Godbeer stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Moldavsky smothers Godbeer with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Moldavsky down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Valentin Moldavsky! Official Result: Valentin Moldavsky defeats Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Very Poor. Post-Fight: Valentin Moldavsky thanks everyone connected to Alexander Nevsky Club for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is very happy to have won on his CTC debut and that he's very happy here. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Arjan Bhullar (10-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Richmond, British Columbia, Favorite: -820) vs. Tyler "The Beast" East (15-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Underdog: +650) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Arjan Bhullar taking on Tyler 'The Beast' East. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Cardo Urso, and Matt Hume. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:45) Bhullar shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Bhullar can't get past the sprawl of East and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 1 - 14:34) East pounds away and Bhullar eats a few big strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:14) East unloads with big right hands, but Bhullar is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 1 - 13:55) East prepares to throw a soccer kick to the body, but Bhullar is able to spring back up and step away. (Rd 1 - 13:28) East moves in and clinches. (Rd 1 - 13:11) East is trying to muscle Bhullar up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:11) East can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 13:00) Bhullar hits East with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 12:49) Bhullar uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with East. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Bhullar is looking to muscle East back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Bhullar manages it and controls East up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Bhullar smothers East against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 12:13) Bhullar smothers East against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Unable to get free, East is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:53) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 1 - 11:05) East wrestles back against Bhullar, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:40) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:30) Stepping in, East aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 1 - 10:13) East is trying to muscle Bhullar up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:13) East manages it and controls Bhullar up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:58) Bhullar wrestles back against East, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Bhullar hits East, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 09:18) East is trapped against the cage and Bhullar hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Bhullar shows great control, keeping East pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:01) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 08:24) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:13) They clinch up and start jockeying for position. (Rd 1 - 08:13) Bhullar manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:04) Getting a good grip, Bhullar appears to be looking to wrestle toward a takedown. (Rd 1 - 08:04) Bhullar can't get East down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 07:40) East turns Bhullar slightly, creating enough space so that he can break free of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 07:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:19) Bhullar throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 07:13) East takes the chance and grabs Bhullar into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 07:06) East is trying to muscle Bhullar up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:06) He does so and now has Bhullar pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:53) East exerts total control, keeping Bhullar smothered against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:53) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:04) East tries to maintain control, but Bhullar wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 05:35) Bhullar looked like he was about to shoot, but East stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:24) East is trying to push Bhullar so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:24) Bhullar doesn't let himself be driven back though. (Rd 1 - 05:06) East gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Bhullar uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Bhullar is looking to muscle East back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Bhullar can't manage it, East fought it. (Rd 1 - 04:28) East tries to wriggle free, but Bhullar controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Bhullar attempts to pick East up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 04:08) He gets East up! Bhullar slams him down, ending up in guard. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Bhullar is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Bhullar struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Bhullar deflects a couple of punches that East threw from below. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Bhullar begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Bhullar passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before East starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 02:50) The scramble sees East up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Bhullar presses East up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:33) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Bhullar smothers East against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Bhullar uses dirty boxing to punish East while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:03) East, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Bhullar is exerting. (Rd 1 - 01:03) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 00:16) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Bhullar looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of 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 Bhullar. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Arjan Bhullar! Official Result: Arjan Bhullar defeats Tyler 'The Beast' East (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Arjan Bhullar gives a name-check to everyone at Canadian Martial Arts Centre, all his various sponsors, and all his friends, family, and supporters. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Alexander Volkov would be a particularly good contest. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Bulldozer" Tanner Boser (19-6-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Bonnyville, Alberta, Underdog: +130) vs. Aleksander Emelianenko (28-7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Stary Oskol, Russia, Favorite: -170) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Bulldozer' Tanner Boser faces Aleksander Emelianenko. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Adelaide Byrd, Marcos Rosales, and Cardo Urso. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Boser misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Emelianenko comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Boser manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Emelianenko can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:19) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 13:50) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:29) A jab is wide from Emelianenko, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Boser. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Emelianenko comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Boser misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Emelianenko opens Boser up with a feint. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Emelianenko lands a left jab but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 12:42) Emelianenko throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Boser defended them all. (Rd 1 - 12:16) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 11:41) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Emelianenko fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Boser with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Boser is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! (Rd 1 - 11:17) Clearing his head just in time, Boser ducks under the head kick that would have ended the fight. (Rd 1 - 11:04) For the first time, Emelianenko is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 10:49) Moving forward constantly, Emelianenko is pressuring Boser. (Rd 1 - 10:49) Boser fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:49) Emelianenko misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 10:33) Moving forward constantly, Emelianenko is pressuring Boser. (Rd 1 - 10:33) Boser manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:33) Emelianenko can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Boser with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:21) Emelianenko lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Emelianenko throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 10:01) Boser moves in fast and clinches with Emelianenko. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Using his wrestling skills, Boser is trying to push Emelianenko up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Boser can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 09:23) Emelianenko looks to sweep a leg out from under Boser so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 09:23) An outside leg trip sweeps Boser down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard! (Rd 1 - 09:06) In guard, Emelianenko begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 09:06) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Boser tries to get back up. (Rd 1 - 08:51) The scramble results in Boser being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Emelianenko pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 08:22) Emelianenko looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 08:22) He passes half guard, but Boser was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 08:09) The scramble ends with Boser grabbing Emelianenko and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:53) Showing his ability to control opponents, Boser smothers Emelianenko against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:53) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 06:43) Using tight body-to-body control, Boser is slowly wearing Emelianenko down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 1 - 06:43) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 05:55) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean separates the two fighters. (Rd 1 - 05:55) Taking a few gulps of breath, Boser is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 05:55) Emelianenko is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 1 - 05:45) Emelianenko lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 05:26) Boser uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 05:26) A jab lands from Emelianenko, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:18) Emelianenko is breathing very hard. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Boser, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Emelianenko throws a two-punch combo but Boser avoids both. (Rd 1 - 05:05) Grinning broadly, Emelianenko motions for Boser to try and hit him. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Boser looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Emelianenko throws a punch but Boser avoids it. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Seizing the opportunity, Boser clinches. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Emelianenko tries to wriggle free, but Boser controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Boser is looking to muscle Emelianenko back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Emelianenko ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Boser presses Emelianenko up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:10) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Boser uses dirty boxing to punish Emelianenko while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Boser tries to smother Emelianenko against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Boser is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 1 - 02:26) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Boser slips past a right hook and counters with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Boser is breathing very hard. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Emelianenko stalks forward, pressuring Boser. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Boser lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Emelianenko connects with a nice jab and then he lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 02:08) Boser is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 02:01) The winner, by knock out; Aleksander Emelianenko! Official Result: Aleksander Emelianenko defeats 'The Bulldozer' Tanner Boser (Knock Out (Punch) in 12:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Aleksander Emelianenko praises God, then thanks all of his sponsors before dedicating the win to all his teammates at Gorec. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and answers that he wants Alexander Volkov, as it'd be fun to kick his ass for money when he'd happily do it for free anyway. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Jared Rosholt (20-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Ponca City, Oklahoma, Favorite: -120) vs. Satoshi Ishii (22-10-1, 0-0 CTC, From: Ibaraki, Japan, Underdog: -110) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Jared Rosholt battles Satoshi Ishii. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Marcos Rosales, and Cardo Urso. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Rosholt comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 14:49) A jab is wide from Ishii, but then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 14:42) Without taking too much damage, Rosholt is able to clinch with Ishii. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Rosholt is looking to muscle Ishii back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:34) He does so and now has Ishii pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:22) Rosholt tries to keep him up against the cage, but Ishii works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Rosholt aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Ishii fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Rosholt with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 13:51) Rosholt gets hold of Ishii without taking too much damage. (Rd 1 - 13:45) Rosholt is looking to muscle Ishii back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:45) Ishii ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:26) Rosholt looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Ishii works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 13:04) A one-two from Ishii fails to land. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Rosholt takes the chance and grabs Ishii into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 12:50) Rosholt is trying to push Ishii so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:50) Rosholt achieves it, pinning Ishii to the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:39) Rosholt tries to keep him up against the cage, but Ishii works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 12:14) Ishii can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Rosholt with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 11:54) Rosholt hits a tentative right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:54) A jab hits home from Ishii and then he lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:35) Rosholt chooses to shoot in on Ishii. (Rd 1 - 11:35) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 11:29) Rosholt tries to pound on Ishii, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Ishii tries to get full guard on Rosholt but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 10:59) In half guard, Rosholt throws a couple of punches designed to keep Ishii guessing. (Rd 1 - 10:34) Rosholt fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Ishii tries to get full guard on Rosholt but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 09:57) Rosholt tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 09:57) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Ishii starts a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 09:45) As the scramble begins, Ishii sees that Rosholt has left a leg in, and quickly tries to seize it. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Unable to get the leg, Ishii winds up on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 09:45) That was a big error from Ishii, going for the leg has ended up handing the advantage to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 09:25) Rosholt throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:08) Ishii tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 09:08) Rosholt gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 08:52) Satoshi Ishii takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Satoshi Ishii defeats Jared Rosholt (Submission (Armbar) in 6:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Satoshi Ishii praises his team at Cro Cop Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Satoshi Ishii celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC. HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (22-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -380) vs. Hugo "Silverback" Cunha (5-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +300) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson battles Hugo 'Silverback' Cunha. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Cardo Urso, and Matt Hume. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 14:50) Johnson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a clean right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Cunha shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Johnson almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Cunha has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Cunha drives Johnson up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:14) Cunha tries to maintain control, but Johnson wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 13:49) Johnson attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:49) Cunha fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 13:49) Johnson can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 13:31) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Johnson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Cunha hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Johnson fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Cunha with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:04) Cunha backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Johnson comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Cunha is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 1 - 13:04) A big right hand catches Cunha flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 1 - 12:55) Cunha uses his hands to push away a weak short-range knee strike. (Rd 1 - 12:47) Cunha circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat. (Rd 1 - 12:35) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:07) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Cunha gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Johnson dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 11:30) Johnson comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 11:30) Cunha throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:30) Cunha buys a feint and is left open. (Rd 1 - 11:30) Johnson lands a jab and then he catches Cunha with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Johnson comes forward, walking down Cunha. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Cunha fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Johnson hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Johnson steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Cunha throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Johnson throws a one-two, but Cunha was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 10:45) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 10:45) Johnson has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 10:45) Johnson shows his good guard by absorbing a two punch flurry. (Rd 1 - 10:29) Johnson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:29) Johnson steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Cunha. (Rd 1 - 10:29) Johnson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 10:17) Johnson steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 10:17) Cunha fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:17) Johnson can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Cunha shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Johnson almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Cunha has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Cunha can't get Johnson down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Johnson is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 1 - 09:48) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 1 - 08:56) Showing good control, Cunha keeps Johnson stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:56) A minute or so passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 08:08) Cunha looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Johnson works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Taking a few gulps of breath, Johnson is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Johnson comes forward, walking down Cunha. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Cunha hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Johnson can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 07:42) Cunha hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 07:37) Moving quickly, Johnson comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 1 - 07:37) Johnson hits several big stomps and kicks, but Cunha somehow hangs on! (Rd 1 - 07:13) In comes Johnson looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 1 - 07:13) Johnson comes around the raised legs and gets side control. (Rd 1 - 06:58) Johnson unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Cunha tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 06:23) Johnson pounds away on Cunha, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 06:08) Johnson blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 05:49) Johnson fires away with punches, but Cunha doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 05:32) Cunha tries to move to guard, but Johnson doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 05:13) Johnson tries to pound on Cunha, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 04:56) Johnson blocks Cunha as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Johnson pounds away on Cunha but can't land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Cunha tries to pull guard on Johnson but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Johnson looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 04:12) He tries to get the mount but Cunha was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 04:00) The scramble ends with Johnson grabbing Cunha and shoving him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Johnson tries dirty boxing, but Cunha works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Cunha is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Cunha with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Cunha with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Johnson closes in on Cunha, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:28) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Cunha, but Johnson was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Johnson throws a punch but Cunha avoids it. (Rd 1 - 02:24) A few deep breaths betray that Johnson is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Johnson moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Johnson can't connect with a jab, but then catches Cunha with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:57) A jab is wide from Johnson, but then he hits Cunha with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Cunha immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that he is dazed! (Rd 1 - 01:52) Johnson smashes Cunha with a big right hand through the guard! Cunha can do nothing but try and cover up! (Rd 1 - 01:44) Johnson floors Cunha with a stiff head kick! (Rd 1 - 01:29) Johnson senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 01:29) Johnson pounds away, Cunha is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 1 - 01:29) The referee jumps in quickly as Cunha has gone out! (Rd 1 - 01:15) The winner, by knock out, is Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson! Official Result: Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson defeats Hugo 'Silverback' Cunha (Knock Out (Punch) in 13:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Anthony Johnson thanks everyone connected to Sanford MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Visibly delighted, Anthony Johnson celebrates starting his CTC career with a win. Anthony Johnson is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself. CO-MAIN EVENT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Alexander "Drago" Volkov (32-8, 0-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -1080) vs. Mike "The Honey Badger" Hackert (6-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Comox, British Columbia, Underdog: +860) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Alexander 'Drago' Volkov takes on Mike 'The Honey Badger' Hackert in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Volkov towers over Hackert as the referee gives the fighters their instructions. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:45) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Hackert shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Volkov almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Hackert has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Hackert uses the position to drive Volkov up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:06) Hackert tries to smother Volkov against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 13:43) Two jabs hit home from Volkov and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:16) Volkov can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 12:58) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 12:30) Volkov forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:30) Hackert throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 12:30) Volkov connects with a nice jab and then he catches Hackert with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:15) Volkov steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:15) Volkov steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 12:15) A jab is wide from Volkov, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 12:03) Volkov lands a jab and then hits Hackert with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 11:36) Volkov comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 11:36) Hackert tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 11:36) Two jabs hit home from Volkov and then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 11:11) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 10:47) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Moving forward constantly, Volkov is pressuring Hackert. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Volkov steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Volkov hits a left jab and then he hits Hackert with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:06) Volkov steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 10:06) Hackert throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 10:06) A jab is wide from Volkov, but then he hits Hackert with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 09:49) A jab is wide from Volkov, but then he catches Hackert with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Volkov comes forward, walking down Hackert. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Hackert fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Volkov lands a left hand and then he catches Hackert with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 09:10) Volkov forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:10) Hackert throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 09:10) Volkov hits a left jab and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Hackert shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Volkov almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Hackert holds the other. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Hackert can't get Volkov down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Volkov is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Hackert has over him. (Rd 1 - 08:41) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 1 - 07:39) Volkov wrestles back against Hackert, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:24) Volkov is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 07:12) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Hackert appeared to be going for a takedown, but Volkov took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Volkov lands a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 1 - 06:30) Volkov comes forward, walking down Hackert. (Rd 1 - 06:30) Volkov confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 06:30) Volkov can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Hackert chooses to shoot in on Volkov. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Volkov partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Hackert has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Hackert uses the position to drive Volkov up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:55) Unable to get free, Volkov is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:55) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 1 - 05:10) Hackert traps Volkov up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 05:10) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Hackert looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Volkov works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Volkov moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Hackert into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Volkov steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Volkov can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Volkov comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Hackert tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Volkov can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Hackert with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Moving forward constantly, Volkov is pressuring Hackert. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Volkov avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Volkov hits a left jab and then he scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 1 - 03:15) Hackert hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:02) Volkov senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 03:02) Volkov pounds away on Hackert, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 1 - 03:02) Hackert appears to go limp and referee Marc Goddard dives in and pulls Volkov away - it's all over! (Rd 1 - 02:42) By knock out, the winner is Alexander Volkov! Official Result: Alexander 'Drago' Volkov defeats Mike 'The Honey Badger' Hackert (Knock Out (Punch) in 12:18 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Alexander Volkov gives a name-check to everyone at Strela Team, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Alexander Volkov gives a show of respect to his opponent. MAIN EVENT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Denis "The Russian Bogatyr" Goltsov (24-6, 0-0 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Favorite: -610) vs. Cain Velasquez (14-3, 0-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Underdog: +480) The Fight (Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Denis 'The Russian Bogatyr' Goltsov battles Cain Velasquez in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Our referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Our cageside judges are: Cardo Urso, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 30:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 29:46) Goltsov comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 29:46) Goltsov hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 29:25) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position. (Rd 1 - 29:25) Velasquez seems to be the aggressor. (Rd 1 - 29:17) Velasquez is looking to muscle Goltsov back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 29:17) Velasquez does it, Goltsov is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 28:58) Smothered against the cage, Goltsov cannot get free. (Rd 1 - 28:58) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 1 - 28:06) Velasquez tries to smother Goltsov against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 27:50) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 1 - 27:50) Goltsov seems to get the advantage. (Rd 1 - 27:41) Goltsov tries to take Velasquez down. (Rd 1 - 27:41) The takedown is successful, Velasquez pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 27:23) Goltsov unloads with some elbows but Velasquez deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 27:11) Velasquez throws out some punches, but Goltsov leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 26:58) Goltsov pounds away with elbows, but Velasquez easily uses his forearms to deflect or absorb them. (Rd 1 - 26:58) The attack does see Goltsov get pushed away though, right out of guard, and he is now standing. (Rd 1 - 26:40) Goltsov motions for Velasquez to stand up, which he does. (Rd 1 - 26:26) Goltsov lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 26:13) Goltsov connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 25:53) Velasquez may have been aiming to get in close, but Goltsov aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 25:53) A one-two from Goltsov fails to land. (Rd 1 - 25:31) Velasquez uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 25:31) He has the takedown! Goltsov pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 25:19) Velasquez begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 25:19) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Goltsov tries to get back up. (Rd 1 - 25:05) Goltsov ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 24:48) Goltsov pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 24:28) Velasquez tries to break free and scramble for position, but Goltsov keeps him trapped. (Rd 1 - 24:09) Goltsov tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 24:09) He finds himself unable to get past the half guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 23:31) Velasquez gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 23:31) Goltsov is too quick though, and grabs side control before Velasquez can get up. (Rd 1 - 23:10) Goltsov fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 22:50) Goltsov blocks Velasquez as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 22:31) Goltsov tries to ensnare Velasquez in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 22:31) Velasquez stops Goltsov from applying it. (Rd 1 - 22:02) Goltsov blocks Velasquez as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 21:43) Goltsov throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 21:27) Goltsov blocks Velasquez as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 21:15) Goltsov throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 20:48) Goltsov blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 20:36) Goltsov tries to lock Velasquez in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 20:36) Velasquez stops Goltsov from applying it. (Rd 1 - 20:06) Goltsov blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 19:47) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 19:39) Setting it up with excellent timing, Goltsov comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 19:39) Goltsov can't get past the sprawl of Velasquez and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead. (Rd 1 - 19:23) Velasquez looks to hit a knee strike, but Goltsov is back up too quickly. (Rd 1 - 19:00) There's a takedown attempt from Velasquez, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 19:00) Velasquez can't get past the sprawl of Goltsov and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 1 - 18:32) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 18:02) Velasquez looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Goltsov simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 18:02) Goltsov fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 17:50) A punch from Goltsov fails to land. (Rd 1 - 17:46) Velasquez gets hold of Goltsov, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 17:39) Getting a good grip, Velasquez appears to be looking to wrestle toward a takedown. (Rd 1 - 17:39) It's unsuccessful, Goltsov maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 17:25) Goltsov pushes away and manages to get clear of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 17:06) A jab hits home from Goltsov and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 16:47) Goltsov can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Velasquez with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 16:43) Velasquez is able to grab Goltsov. (Rd 1 - 16:33) Velasquez is trying to push Goltsov so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 16:33) He does so and now has Goltsov pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 16:18) Velasquez tries to maintain control, but Goltsov wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 16:06) Goltsov is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 16:00) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 16:00) Goltsov manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 15:54) Goltsov attempts to wrestle Velasquez to the ground. (Rd 1 - 15:54) He has the takedown! Velasquez pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 15:39) Goltsov fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 15:12) The clock runs down as Velasquez is being smothered against the ground by Goltsov. (Rd 1 - 14:38) Goltsov lies on top of Velasquez, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Goltsov keeps Velasquez guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:51) Goltsov fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 13:21) Goltsov throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 12:55) Goltsov throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Velasquez tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Goltsov prevents it. (Rd 1 - 12:09) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 11:54) Goltsov throws a one-two, but Velasquez was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 11:40) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 11:40) Goltsov manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 11:34) Goltsov looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 11:34) Goltsov uses a nice inside leg trip and Velasquez is forced to pull guard! (Rd 1 - 11:14) Goltsov pounds away with some elbow strikes, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 11:14) Goltsov gets pushed back, out of guard, and is left standing above Velasquez. (Rd 1 - 10:56) Goltsov motions for Velasquez to stand up, which he does. (Rd 1 - 10:42) Velasquez appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Goltsov took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 10:42) Goltsov lands a left hand and then catches Velasquez with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 10:22) Moving in fast, Velasquez wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 10:02) Velasquez is looking to muscle Goltsov back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:02) Velasquez manages it and controls Goltsov up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:45) Velasquez presses Goltsov into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 1 - 09:45) A minute or so passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 08:46) Velasquez exerts total control, keeping Goltsov smothered against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:46) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 08:00) Goltsov wrestles back against Velasquez, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Velasquez is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 07:40) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 07:40) Goltsov seems to get the advantage. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Goltsov, controlling the grapple with Velasquez, tries to scoop him up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 07:33) He can't get it though, Velasquez defends it and pulls away from the grapple entirely. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Goltsov moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Velasquez may have been setting up to shoot, but Goltsov aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Goltsov lands a left jab, but Velasquez evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Velasquez timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:16) Velasquez is trying to push Goltsov so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:16) Goltsov ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:03) Velasquez smothers Goltsov up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:03) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 05:09) Velasquez tries to maintain control, but Goltsov wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Goltsov hits a left hand, but Velasquez avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Goltsov throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:20) With a clear opportunity, Velasquez is able to move in fast and clinch with Goltsov. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Velasquez tries to wrestle Goltsov backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Velasquez manages it and controls Goltsov up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Velasquez tries to smother Goltsov against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Goltsov is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Velasquez appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Goltsov took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Goltsov hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Coming forward, Velasquez is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Goltsov can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Without taking too much damage, Velasquez is able to clinch with Goltsov. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Velasquez is trying to push Goltsov so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:59) He does so and now has Goltsov pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Showing his ability to control opponents, Velasquez simply smothers Goltsov against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:40) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Velasquez looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Goltsov works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Up close, they start wrestling. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Goltsov is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:16) With control of the clinch, Goltsov tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:16) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Goltsov tries to pound away with elbows but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Goltsov looks very tired out there. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Velasquez tries to pull guard on Goltsov but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Goltsov throws some elbows but Velasquez isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 00:12) Goltsov blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Goltsov the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Denis 'The Russian Bogatyr' Goltsov wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Denis 'The Russian Bogatyr' Goltsov defeats Cain Velasquez (Unanimous Decision in 30:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Denis Goltsov thanks everyone connected to Sambo 70 for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Alexander Emelianenko would be someone he'd like to compete against. The camera loves Denis Goltsov, so even though he has nothing notable to say he still benefits from these post-fight interview. Attendance: 1,768 Gate Reciepts: $265,200 Sponsorship: $57,961 Ad Revenue: $797,224 Merchandise: $7,487 Fighter Pay: $218, 026 (Highest Paid: Alexander Volkov, $44,200) Drug Testing: $12,000 Production: $43,902 Profit: $853,944 Critical Rating: 69% Commercial Rating: 66% Fight of the Night: Satoshi Ishii vs. Jared Rosholt KO of the Night: Justin Tafa (vs. Nills van Noord) Submission of the Night: Satoshi Ishii (vs. Jared Rosholt) TOURNAMENT DRAW News - Mansour Barnoui has officially joined the CTC's Lightweight Division. He will enter the #1 contender bracket of the Lightweight Grand Prix, taking the place of Sam Stout, who failed a drug test. He will face Mike Sledzion in the next round. - Drug test results have come in for Canadian Tournament Combat 13, and Megan Cawley has tested positive for recreational drugs. She will be suspended for a year, and her victory over Rizlen Zouak has been converted to a no-contest. Cawley was apologetic, and apologized to her fans for failing the test. She accepted that she is entirely to blame, and has vowed to return in a years time clean, and better than ever. The CTC have begun looking for her replacement in the tournament bracket. - Taura MMA have closed their Womens Strawweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - Shooto have closed their Light Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - The CTC announce the hiring of Jan Finney to their Womens Bantamweight Division. She is replacing Megan Cawley, who tested positive for recreational drugs in the Womens Bantamweight Grand Prix. She will fight the opponent Cawley beat in the first round, Rizlen Zouak. The winner of the fight will take Cawley's place in the Championship Bracket, and will face Raquel Canuto in the next round. The loser will take Rizlen Zouak's spot in the #1 Contenders Bracket, and face Duda Santana in the next round. The fight will take place at Canadian Tournament Combat 19 alongside the Second Round of the Flyweight Grand Prix. - Road FC have closed their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. Other Promotions Shows Bellator 256: Bader vs. Johnson (Friday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Ryan Bader Made A Second Successful Defence of the Bellator Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Ryan Bader vs. Timothy Johnson KO of the Night: Andrey Koreshkov (vs. Kiefer Crosbie) Submission of the Night: Ryan Bader (vs. Timothy Johnson) Performance Bonus: Lewis Long vs. James Terry Titan FC 65: Brimage vs. Cooley (Friday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Darin Cooley Wins The Vacant Titan FC Bantamweight Title Title Result: Chris Tickle Wins The Vacant Title FC Lightweight Title Fight of the Night: Darin Cooley vs. Marcus Brimmage KO of the Night: Karen Darabedyan (vs. Julien Williams) Submission of the Night: Darin Cooley (vs. Marcus Brimmage) Performance Bonus: Darin Cooley vs. Marcus Brimmage TKO 51: Tiger's Den (Friday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Severo Toups Wins The Vacant TKO Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Ambrogio Brunot vs. Harcourt Hennequin KO of the Night: Garlyn Pronovost (vs. Dariell Beauchamp) Submission of the Night: Ambrogio Brunot (vs. Harcourt Hennequin) Performance Bonus: Brunelle Bardy vs. Neuveville Maillet Performance Bonus: Elisa Guery (vs. Deziree Cariveau) ARES FC 3 (Friday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Ewelina Wozniak Won The Vacant ARES FC Womens Strawweight Title Fight of the Night: Ewelina Wozniak vs. Aleksandra Toncheva KO of the Night: Javier Fuentes (vs. Aleksi Mantykivi) Submission of the Night: Teodoras Aukstuolis (vs. Dion Staring) Performance Bonus: Damien Lapilus vs. Daniel Rutkowski Road FC Triumph (Saturday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Mansour Barnoui Wins The Vacant Road FC Lightweight Title Fight of the Night: Jumabieke Tuerxun vs. Haobin Ma KO of the Night: Quan Chen (vs. Zhensheng Fan) Submission of the Night: Vikrant Deol (vs. Ranajay Raman) UFC on ESPN: Adesanya vs. Romero II (Saturday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Israel Adesanya Made His Third Successful Defence Of The UFC Middleweight Title Fight of the Night: Johnny Walker vs. Anthony Smith KO of the Night: Israel Adesanya (vs. Yoel Romero) Submission of the Night: Blagoy Ivanov (vs. Chase Sherman) KSW 57: Hammer (Saturday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Philip De Fries Made His Fourth Successful Defence Of The KSW Heavyweight Title Title Result: Sylwia Juskiewicz Won The Vacant KSW Womens Strawweight Title Fight of the Night: Philip De Fries vs. Karol Bedorf KO of the Night: Sywia Juskiewicz (vs. Karolina Wojcik) Submission of the Night: Philip De Fries (vs. Karol Bedorf) DEEP Kamikaze (Sunday, Week 2, March 2021) Title Result: Washichi Miyamae Won The Vacant DEEP Light Heavyweight Title Title Result: Xiaobo Ming Won The Vacant DEEP Strawweight Title Fight of the Night: Patrick Iodice vs. Damien Brown KO of the Night: Shizue Nogami (vs. David James) Submission of the Night: Manas Yuvaves (vs. Gopinath Pant) Performance Bonus: Patrick Iodice vs. Damien Brown Predictions vladjarca: 11/16 (69%) Round 1 Total: 99/151 (66%) Majster_93: 11/16 (69%) Round 1 Total: 23/32 (72%) At the end of round 1, Majster has a strong showing over a couple cards, but vladjarca picks up the win with a good showing over the long haul. If I can continue to get multiple predictors, I may try to figure out a reward for predicting, but for now it's just bragging rights, and we start with a clean slate in Round 2. Thanks for following guys. See you in Round 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 Friday, Week 3, March 2021 MAIN EVENT Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Jonathan "District" Meunier (9-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +830) vs. Georges "Rush" St. Pierre (27-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -1040) Jonathan Meunier is a decent boxer, with some half decent footwork, if taken to the ground he can work some half decent submissions. He had a massive comeback upset victory over Themba Gorimba in the First Round. Georges St. Pierre is one of the very best MMA fighters in the world, and though he can strike with both precision, and impact, he prefers to wrestle, grinding out victories from top control, while pounding away with elbows. He ground out a Unanimous Decision victory over Brock Jardine in the First Round. CO-MAIN EVENT Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Rory "Red King" MacDonald (22-6-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Michael "The Mercenary" Hill (12-5-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +950) Rory MacDonald is a mixed martial artist, not from any one discipline, he is strong anywhere in the fight, and known for his mental toughness, and heart. He has good control on the ground, and can finish with both strikes, and submissions. He knocked out Igor Fernandes in the opening round of the tournament. Michael Hill is known for his heart, and tenacity. He is a jiu-jitsu student, and a decent boxer. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Andrew McInnes in the tournaments opening round. MAIN CARD Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Jordan "Young Gun" Mein (32-13, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -350) vs. Chad "The Disciple" Laprise (14-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +270) Jordan Mein is an MMA fighter, who cross-trained disciplines from the beginning. He is a striker, with crisp, powerful boxing, and solid takedown defence. He has some skills on the ground, but prefers to keep the fight standing if possible. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Christien Savoie in the opening round of the tournament. Chad Laprise is a kickboxer, who has crisp, and powerful punches and kicks, and solid takedown, and submission defence. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Derek Boyle in the tournament's opening round. Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "The Real Deal" Ryan Ford (23-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -430) vs. Sheldon Westcott (10-3-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +340) Ryan Ford is a freakish athlete, who loves to strike. He has strong boxing, and good footwork. He can also make good use of the thai clinch. He has good takedown defence, but if the fight does got to the ground, he has some threat there as well. He is coming off a knock out victory over Rick Story in the opening round of the tournament. Sheldon Westcott is a Jiu-Jitsu student, who has a strong ground game, with good sweeps, and scrambles. He has decent technical boxing. He is coming off a submission victory over Peter Davenport in the opening round of the tournament. Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Ismail "The Austrian Wonderboy" Naurdiev (21-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Underdog: +100) vs. "Funky" Ben Askren (20-2-1NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -110) Ismail Naurdiev loves to striker, and has power behind both his kicks and punches. He has really good takedown defence, and if the fight goes to the ground, not only can he defend himself, but he is strong positionally, and can attack with strikes or submissions. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Raimond Magomedaliev in the opening round of the tournament. Ben Askren is a world calibre wrestler, who goes for constant takedowns until he gets his opponent to the ground, where he can grind out decisions by smothering top control, as well as having some submission skills. He took 12:45 to submit Jake Matthews in the tournaments opening round. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Martin "Hitman" Kampmann (20-8, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -330) vs. Rick "Horror" Story (21-11, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +260) Martin Kampmann is trained in both wrestling, and Muay Thai, and is dangerous from anywhere in the fight. He has a devastating kicking game, and likes to use leg kicks to wear down opponents, and give anyone trouble from the Thai clinch. His main weakness is that he can't seem to compete with the stronger wrestlers. He lost by TKO to Amiran Gogoladze in the opening round of the tournament. Rick Story is a wrestler with heavy hands. He likes to get his opponents to the ground, where he can control from on top and rain down devastating ground and pound. He is coming off a knock out loss to Ryan Ford in the tournaments opening round. These two fought at UFC 139 in 2011, with Kampmann coming out the winner by Split Decision. Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Matt "Deep Waters" Riddle (8-3-2NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Favorite: -220) vs. Amiran Gogoladze (12-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +150) Matt Riddle can box a bit, but prefers to get the fight to the ground, and work a strong positional ground game, dragging opponents deep into the fight, and working ground and pound from on top. Riddle pulled off an enormous upset, grinding out a Unanimous Decision victory over Michael Page in the opening round of the tournament. Amiran Gogoladze is a boxer with massive power in his hands, and feet. He has good takedown, and submission defence, and can work submissions if taken to the ground. He is coming off a TKO victory over Martin Kampmann in his last fight. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "The Celtic Kid" Jake Matthews (17-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tommy King (1-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950) Jake Matthews has some technical striking, but likes to bully people with wrestling, then get the fight to the ground, where he can work his Jiu-Jitsu game. He is coming off a submission loss to Ben Askren in his last fight. Tommy King has some decent technical boxing, but likes to get the fight to the ground, where he can toward submissions. He is coming off a knock out loss to Tristan Connelly in his last fight. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Michael "Venom" Page (17-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -240) vs. Raimond Magomedaliev (6-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +190) Michael Page is an electric striker, with a string of highlight reel knock outs in his rear view. He has good takedown and submission defence, but his game on the ground is simply to try to stand, he possesses no threat there. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Matt Riddle in the tournaments opening round. Raimond Magomedaliev is a world class Sambo fighter, who has not much of a striking game, but if he gets you down on the floor, he can control with strong positional ground game, while he rains down ground and pound. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Ismail Naurdiev in his last fight. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger (31-14, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -850) vs. Peter "Bulldog" Davenport (4-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +670) Jake Ellenberger has heavy hands, but his main strength is his wrestling, and takedowns, that lead to smothering top control, and heavy strikes on the ground. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Matt Dwyer in the opening round of the tournament. Peter Davenport is a brawler, a mediocre striker at best, he has no defence against takedowns, or submissions. He is coming off a submission loss to Sheldon Westcott in the tournaments opening round. PRELIMINARY CARD Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Tristan "Boondock" Connelly (15-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Underdog: +190) vs. Matt Dwyer (10-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Favorite: -240) Tristan Connelly has little straight striking skill, though he can use devastating clinch knees. If he can get the fight to the ground, he has a strong submission game to work. He is coming off a knock out victory over Tommy King in the opening round of the tournament. Matt Dwyer is one of the tallest Welterweights around, but fails to make good use of his length. Dwyer is an athletic kick boxer, but lacks some major technical tools. His clinch game is his best weapon. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Jake Ellenberger in the tournaments opening round. Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "Shaolin" Shane Campbell (16-8, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -260) vs. Sam Boult (10-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +200) Shane Campbell is a technically strong Muay Thai fighter, who throws tight punches and kicks in combination with nice power. He is good in the Thai clinch, and will use that to drag an opponent to the mat. His ground and pound on top is brutal, but the rest of his ground game revolves around stalling for a stand up. He is coming off a TKO victory over Brennan Ward in the tournaments opening round. Sam Boult has heavy hands, and powerful high kicks, but likes to get the fight to the ground, where he can work a strong submission game. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Ergys Sigeta in the opening round of the tournament. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "Irish" Brennan Ward (14-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Underdog: +170) vs. Igor "Chatubinha" Fernandes (21-8, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -220) Brennan Ward has been boxing since he was a child, and was an All-American wrestler in university. He prefers to strike, though he can wrestle as well. If the fight goes to the ground he can defend himself, but doesn't pose much of a threat. He is coming off a TKO loss to Shane Campbell in the tournaments opening round. Igor Fernandes has absolutely no striking skills whatsoever, but if the fight hits the floor he can work a truly world class submission game. He is coming off a knock out loss to Rory MacDonald in the opening round of the tournament. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Brock Jardine (12-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -730) vs. Derek "The Gargoyle" Doyle (14-14, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +580) Brock Jardine isn't much of a striker, but has half decent technical boxing. He prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, and get the to the ground, where he has some submission skill, but tends to grind out results. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Georges St. Pierre in the tournaments opening round. Derek Boyle is a boxer, who has okay skill with his fists, and prefers to stay on the feet, but can strike on the ground as well. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Chad Laprise in the opening round of the tournament. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Christien "Tiger" Savoie (8-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -210) vs. Ergys Sigeta (4-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +160) Christien Savoie has a Taekwondo background, with a technically proficient kicking game, and heavy hands. He likes to rain down brutal ground and pound from on top on the ground. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Jordan Mein in the tournaments opening round. Ergys Sigeta doesn't have much of a striking game, he has good control from the bottom of guard, and looks for submissions from there, or ground and pound from on top. He is coming off a Split Decision loss to Sam Boult in the opening round of the tournament. Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Themba "The Answer" Gorimbo (7-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Favorite: -850) vs. Andrew "Andrewconda" McInnes (7-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +670) Themba Gorimbo has great technical boxing, with massive power in his fists. He can bully people with wrestling, and likes to rain down brutal ground and pound from on top. He is coming off a submission loss to Jonathan Meunier in the opening round of the tournament. Andrew McInnes is a Jiu-Jitsu student and likes to take the fight to the ground and keep it there if possible. He can work ground and pound, or submissions. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Michael Hill in his last fight. Weigh-In Results Jonathan Meunier (170 lbs) vs. Georges St. Pierre (170 lbs) Rory MacDonald (170 lbs) vs. Michael Hill (170 lbs) Jordan Mein (170 lbs) vs. Chad Laprise (170 lbs) Ryan Ford (170 lbs) vs. Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs) Ismail Naurdiev (170 lbs) vs. Ben Askren (170 lbs) Martin Kampmann (170 lbs) vs. Rick Story (170 lbs) Matt Riddle (170 lbs) vs. Amiran Gogoladze (170 lbs) Jake Matthews (170 lbs) vs. Tommy King (170 lbs) Michael Page (170 lbs) vs. Raimond Magomedaliev (170 lbs) Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs) vs. Peter Davenport (170 lbs) Tristan Connelly (170 lbs) vs. Matt Dwyer (170 lbs) Shane Campbell (170 lbs) vs. Sam Boult (170 lbs) Brennan Ward (170 lbs) vs. Igor Fernandes (170 lbs) Brock Jardine (170 lbs) vs. Derek Boyle (170 lbs) Christien Savoie (170 lbs) vs. Ergys Sigeta (170 lbs) Themba Gorimbo (170 lbs) vs. Andrew McInnes (170 lbs) TOURNAMENT DRAW Canadian Tournament Combat 15 Full Fight Card WW Champ: Jonathan Meunier vs. Georges St. Pierre WW Champ: Rory MacDonald vs. Michael Hill WW Champ: Jordan Mein vs. Chad Laprise WW Champ: Ryan Ford vs. Sheldon Westcott WW Champ: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Ben Askren WW #1: Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story WW Champ: Matt Riddle vs. Amiran Gogoladze WW #1: Jake Matthews vs. Tommy King WW #1: Michael Page vs. Raimond Magomedaliev WW #1: Jake Ellenberger vs. Peter Davenport WW Champ: Tristan Connelly vs. Matt Dwyer WW Champ: Shane Campbell vs. Sam Boult WW #1: Brennan Ward vs. Igor Fernandes WW #1: Brock Jardine vs. Derek Boyle WW #1: Christien Savoie vs. Ergys Sigeta WW #1: Themba Gorimbo vs. Andrew McInnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majster_93 Posted December 13, 2020 Share Posted December 13, 2020 <p><p>WW Champ: Jonathan Meunier vs. <strong>Georges St. Pierre</strong></p><p></p><p> WW Champ: <strong>Rory MacDonald</strong> vs. Michael Hill</p><p></p><p> WW Champ: <strong>Jordan Mein</strong> vs. Chad Laprise</p><p></p><p> WW Champ: <strong>Ryan Ford</strong> vs. Sheldon Westcott</p><p></p><p> WW Champ: <strong>Ismail Naurdiev</strong> vs. Ben Askren</p><p></p><p> WW #1: <strong>Martin Kampmann</strong> vs. Rick Story</p><p></p><p> WW Champ: <strong>Matt Riddle</strong> vs. Amiran Gogoladze</p><p></p><p> WW #1: <strong>Jake Matthews</strong> vs. Tommy King</p><p></p><p> WW #1: <strong>Michael Page</strong> vs. Raimond Magomedaliev</p><p></p><p> WW #1: <strong>Jake Ellenberger</strong> vs. Peter Davenport</p><p> </p><p></p><p> WW Champ: <strong>Tristan Connelly</strong> vs. Matt Dwyer</p><p></p><p> WW Champ: <strong>Shane Campbell</strong> vs. Sam Boult</p><p></p><p> WW #1: Brennan Ward vs. <strong>Igor Fernandes</strong></p><p></p><p> WW #1: Brock Jardine vs. <strong>Derek Boyle</strong></p><p></p><p> WW #1: <strong>Christien Savoie</strong> vs. Ergys Sigeta</p><p></p><p> WW #1: <strong>Themba Gorimbo</strong> vs. Andrew McInnes</p></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 WW Champ: Jonathan Meunier vs. Georges St. Pierre WW Champ: Rory MacDonald vs. Michael Hill WW Champ: Jordan Mein vs. Chad Laprise WW Champ: Ryan Ford vs. Sheldon Westcott WW Champ: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Ben Askren WW #1: Martin Kampmann vs. Rick Story WW Champ: Matt Riddle vs. Amiran Gogoladze WW #1: Jake Matthews vs. Tommy King WW #1: Michael Page vs. Raimond Magomedaliev WW #1: Jake Ellenberger vs. Peter Davenport WW Champ: Tristan Connelly vs. Matt Dwyer WW Champ: Shane Campbell vs. Sam Boult WW #1: Brennan Ward vs. Igor Fernandes WW #1: Brock Jardine vs. Derek Boyle WW #1: Christien Savoie vs. Ergys Sigeta WW #1: Themba Gorimbo vs. Andrew McInnes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Friday, Week 3, March 2021 Live From Gatineau, Quebec PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Themba "The Answer" Gorimbo (7-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Masvingo, Zimbabwe, Favorite: -850) vs. Andrew "Andrewconda" McInnes (7-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Underdog: +670) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first fight of the night is Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo against Andrew 'Andrewconda' McInnes. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Chris Leben. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Gorimbo looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 14:54) McInnes uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Gorimbo connects with a jab, but McInnes evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 14:36) McInnes hits two tentative left hands, neither with anything behind them. (Rd 1 - 14:36) Gorimbo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits McInnes with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 14:36) McInnes wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 14:32) Gorimbo moves in quickly to try and finish McInnes with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 14:32) McInnes is back to his feet too quickly though. (Rd 1 - 14:03) A defensive jab hits from McInnes. (Rd 1 - 14:03) A jab is wide from Gorimbo, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Gorimbo hits a left jab and then catches McInnes with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:27) A jab is wide from Gorimbo, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 13:16) Gorimbo lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:09) Gorimbo glances at his corner and gets a few words of encouragement in response. (Rd 1 - 13:02) Gorimbo comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:02) McInnes uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all. (Rd 1 - 13:02) Gorimbo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 13:02) McInnes goes down hard, he's out! (Rd 1 - 12:54) The winner, by knock out, is Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo! Official Result: Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo defeats Andrew 'Andrewconda' McInnes (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:06 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Themba Gorimbo gives a name-check to everyone at Egyptian Top Team, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Asked about the knock out, Themba Gorimbo says that he can always rely on his punches to get the job done, and that it's a big advantage for him. WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Christien "Tiger" Savoie (8-1, 0-1 CTC, From: St. John, New Brunswick, Favorite: -210) vs. Ergys Sigeta (4-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +160) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Christien 'Tiger' Savoie facing Ergys Sigeta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:55) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Savoie uses a left jab but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Sigeta uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Sigeta hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Savoie hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:43) Savoie acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 13:35) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:35) Savoie slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with two jabs that are followed by a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 13:05) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 12:51) Savoie moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:44) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 12:23) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 12:06) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:06) Savoie parries away a right head kick attempt and counters with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Savoie initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Sigeta fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Savoie lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:23) Savoie stalks forward, pressuring Sigeta. (Rd 1 - 11:23) Sigeta hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:23) Savoie can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Sigeta with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:06) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 10:40) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 10:40) Sigeta lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. Savoie lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Sigeta hits a jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Savoie lands two jabs and also scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:55) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:55) Sigeta hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 09:55) Savoie uses a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 09:41) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:41) Savoie misses with a big right hand, allowing Sigeta to counter with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:17) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:17) Sigeta uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. Savoie lands a left jab but can't get a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Savoie comes forward, walking down Sigeta. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Sigeta manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Savoie uses a left jab but a big right to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 1 - 08:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:36) Sigeta scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. Savoie hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:22) For the first time, Savoie is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 08:13) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 08:13) Sigeta misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:13) Savoie uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:45) Savoie steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 07:45) Sigeta hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 07:45) Savoie can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:21) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 07:21) Savoie lands a left jab but fails to land a body kick. (Rd 1 - 07:21) Sigeta scores with a jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Sigeta comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:46) Sigeta can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 06:24) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 06:24) Sigeta lands a left hook. Savoie uses a left jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 05:58) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 05:58) Sigeta is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand. Savoie uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 05:44) Savoie is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 1 - 05:31) Sigeta attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:31) Savoie hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 05:31) Sigeta lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Savoie looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Sigeta hits Savoie with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 05:07) Sigeta is looking to muscle Savoie back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:07) Savoie doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Savoie tries to take Sigeta down. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Savoie can't get the takedown as Sigeta wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Savoie looks very tired out there. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Savoie tries to wriggle free, but Sigeta controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Sigeta is looking to muscle Savoie back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Savoie ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Sigeta hits Savoie, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Sigeta pins Savoie up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Sigeta tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Savoie uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Savoie is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Savoie is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Savoie gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Savoie uses his wrestling skills to prevent Sigeta from getting the space to throw any knees. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Sigeta tries to foot stomp Savoie, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Taking a few gulps of breath, Sigeta is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Sigeta misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Sigeta comes forward, walking down Savoie. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Savoie fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Sigeta can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Savoie looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Sigeta is looking to muscle Savoie back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Sigeta can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 1 - 00:35) From the looks of things, I don't think Savoie has much energy left. (Rd 1 - 00:35) It may be that the amount of weight he cut for this fight has drained some of his energy. (Rd 1 - 00:25) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (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 Sigeta down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Ergys Sigeta! Official Result: Ergys Sigeta defeats Christien 'Tiger' Savoie (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Ergys Sigeta thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Shane Campbell would be a tough challenge, but one that he'd be interested in trying. He was fantastic, he knows exactly how to work a crowd and sell himself. WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Brock Jardine (12-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Orem, Utah, Favorite: -730) vs. Derek "The Gargoyle" Boyle (14-14, 0-1 CTC, From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Underdog: +580) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Brock Jardine competing against Derek 'The Gargoyle' Boyle. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Chris Leben. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters both weighed in at 170lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Jardine is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:48) Boyle lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Jardine shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Boyle cannot stop the takedown and only catches Jardine in half guard. (Rd 1 - 14:17) Jardine throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Jardine blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 13:39) Jardine pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Jardine blocks Boyle as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 1 - 13:07) Jardine throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 12:41) Boyle tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Jardine. (Rd 1 - 12:14) Jardine tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 12:14) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Boyle starts a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 12:02) Jardine manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 1 - 11:50) Jardine tries to lock Boyle into an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 11:50) Boyle fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Jardine blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 11:16) In side control, Jardine catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:56) Jardine blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Jardine attempts to americana Boyle from side control. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Boyle defends himself well. (Rd 1 - 10:02) Boyle tries to move to guard, but Jardine doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Jardine throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Jardine tries to grab a leg to prepare Boyle for a kneebar. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Jardine falls back with a kneebar applied, fully extending the leg, and Boyle has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 08:48) The winner, by submission; Brock Jardine! Official Result: Brock Jardine defeats Derek 'The Gargoyle' Boyle (Submission (Kneebar) in 6:12 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Brock Jardine thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he has a lot of respect for Derek Boyle and praises his toughness. WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "Irish" Brennan Ward (14-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Waterford, Connecticut, Underdog: +170) vs. Igor "Chatubinha" Fernandes (21-8, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -220) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Irish' Brennan Ward competes against Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Adelaide Byrd, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Fernandes, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Ward lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:32) Fernandes shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:32) Ward almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Fernandes holds the other. (Rd 1 - 14:32) With Ward not going down, Fernandes settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:14) Unable to break free, Ward is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:14) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Fernandes ducks down and grabs a leg. Ward remains standing, using the cage for support, but is under threat of a takedown now. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Fernandes smartly sweeps the standing leg and gets side control!. (Rd 1 - 13:16) Fernandes tries to lock Ward into an armbar. (Rd 1 - 13:16) The armbar is fully applied, Ward has no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 12:45) Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes takes the win by submission! Official Result: Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes defeats 'Irish' Brennan Ward (Submission (Armbar) in 2:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Igor Fernandes thanks everyone connected to X-Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Watching replays of the finish, Igor Fernandes says that his confidence in his submission game is at an all-time high. While he's not a great talker, Igor Fernandes has the looks to get a reaction all the same. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Shaolin" Shane Campbell (16-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -260) vs. Sam Boult (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Sheffield, England, Underdog: +200) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Shaolin' Shane Campbell battles Sam Boult. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Adelaide Byrd, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:46) Boult, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:46) A flurry of three punches from Campbell see three of them land and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:19) Campbell connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Boult shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Campbell gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 13:44) Boult fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 13:16) Boult attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 13:16) Campbell is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Boult firmly in guard. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Boult begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Campbell was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 11:08) The scramble somehow results in Boult underneath Campbell in north-south position. (Rd 1 - 10:55) Campbell pounds away with elbows to the stomach, but can't get any power behind them. (Rd 1 - 10:38) Boult slides to one side and scrambles for position. (Rd 1 - 10:19) Campbell brilliantly manages to take his opponent's back! (Rd 1 - 10:05) Boult prevents Campbell from getting his hooks in. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Boult tries a roll, but doesn't budge Campbell. (Rd 1 - 09:35) Campbell tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 09:35) Boult doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 08:58) Campbell blocks Boult as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Campbell tries to put Boult in a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Boult doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 08:24) Campbell blocks Boult as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 07:59) Campbell tries to finish Boult off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 07:59) Boult doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 07:37) Boult tries to turn over and sweep Campbell but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 07:14) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 07:14) Campbell studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 1 - 07:00) Campbell lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Boult shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Boult gets hold of a leg but Campbell remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Boult can't get Campbell down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:18) With Campbell stuck against the cage, Boult tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 1 - 06:18) The takedown doesn't work, Campbell blocked it and then turns it so that Boult is the one against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:02) Campbell catches Boult with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 05:55) Campbell tries to get Boult into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:55) Boult can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 1 - 05:37) Campbell catches Boult with a glancing elbow. (Rd 1 - 05:24) Boult blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:58) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Campbell scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 1 - 04:43) Boult tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 04:17) From the clinch, Campbell drives a knee into the face of Boult! (Rd 1 - 04:01) Campbell misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Campbell misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Campbell breaks his grip and steps back to consider a new strategy. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Campbell fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Boult looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 02:27) Campbell is trying to lock Boult into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Campbell manages it and now controls a very dazed Boult by the back of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:08) From the clinch, Campbell drives a huge knee to the stomach. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Campbell tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Boult isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 1 - 01:08) From the clinch, Boult gets hit with a brutal elbow to the face...and it's enough to knock him out cold! (Rd 1 - 01:01) 'Shaolin' Shane Campbell takes the win by knock out! Official Result: 'Shaolin' Shane Campbell defeats Sam Boult (Knock Out (Elbow) in 13:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Shane Campbell thanks everyone connected to Fit Plus for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Jordan Mein would be a particularly good contest. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tristan "Boondock" Connelly (15-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Underdog: +190) vs. Matt Dwyer (10-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Favorite: -240) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Tristan 'Boondock' Connelly takes on Matt Dwyer in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Chris Leben. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:47) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Dwyer dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Dwyer comes forward. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Connelly hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Connelly falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Dwyer can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Connelly with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:11) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 13:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:46) Dwyer slips past a right hook and counters with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Dwyer attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Connelly fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Dwyer doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 13:01) Dwyer stalks forward, pressuring Connelly. (Rd 1 - 13:01) Dwyer steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Connelly. (Rd 1 - 13:01) Dwyer fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 12:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 12:15) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Connelly misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Dwyer hits a two punch combination as cover for a quick leg kick. (Rd 1 - 11:19) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 10:58) Dwyer moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Connelly into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:58) Dwyer confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 10:58) Dwyer can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 10:38) Dwyer comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 10:38) Connelly hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:38) Dwyer can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Connelly scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Dwyer hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:03) Connelly is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 09:53) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 09:27) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Dwyer comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Connelly manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Dwyer fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Connelly with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 08:44) Dwyer comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:44) Connelly tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 08:44) Dwyer uses a left jab but Connelly avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 08:28) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 07:54) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 07:33) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 07:04) Dwyer attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:04) Connelly fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 07:04) Dwyer connects with a nice jab and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Dwyer is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 06:43) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Dwyer throws a right head kick but doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Connelly has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Dwyer comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Connelly hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Dwyer lands a jab and then he catches Connelly with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Connelly stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Dwyer is looking to get Connelly in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:41) He gets it, and now has Connelly in trouble. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Using the clinch, Dwyer hits a knee to the ribs, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 1 - 05:07) Connelly tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 04:29) From the clinch, Connelly takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Connelly tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Dwyer catches Connelly with a glancing elbow, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Connelly tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Connelly is released from the clinch, Dwyer looks to change tactics. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Breathing very hard now, Connelly is looking a little ragged. (Rd 1 - 02:41) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:09) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Moving forward constantly, Dwyer is pressuring Connelly. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Dwyer is now in the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:53) A jab hits home from Dwyer and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:36) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Dwyer moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Connelly into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Dwyer confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Dwyer lands a left jab but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Dwyer is looking to muscle Connelly back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Dwyer does it, Connelly is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Dwyer smothers Connelly against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Dwyer smothers Connelly against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Dwyer is aiming to get Connelly into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Connelly can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Dwyer the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Matt Dwyer wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Matt Dwyer defeats Tristan 'Boondock' Connelly (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Matt Dwyer praises his team at Zugec Ultimate Martial Arts, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Matt Dwyer says that it was a tough fight and gives an show of respect for Tristan Connelly. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger (31-14, 0-1 CTC, From: Omaha, Nebraska, Favorite: -850) vs. Peter "Bulldog" Davenport (4-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Australia, Underdog: +670) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the main portion of the show with Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger squaring off with Peter 'Bulldog' Davenport. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Ricardo Almeida, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Ellenberger does some shadow-boxing during the intros, loosening up. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 14:55) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Ellenberger dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Davenport has a large gash on his forehead, blood is starting to trickle down toward his eyes. (Rd 1 - 14:36) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:36) Ellenberger lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:36) Davenport hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:14) Ellenberger shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:14) Davenport cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 14:08) Ellenberger fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Davenport throws out some punches, but Ellenberger leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Ellenberger attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Davenport can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Ellenberger at half guard. (Rd 1 - 13:19) Ellenberger begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 13:19) Davenport doesn't let Ellenberger get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place. (Rd 1 - 12:36) Ellenberger blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 12:19) Ellenberger catches Davenport with a slicing elbow strike. (Rd 1 - 12:10) Davenport tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Ellenberger doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 11:58) Ellenberger punches down at Davenport, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 11:38) Davenport tries to break free and scramble for position, but Ellenberger keeps him trapped. (Rd 1 - 11:25) Ellenberger throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Ellenberger blocks Davenport as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 1 - 10:43) Ellenberger throws a quick elbow, but it doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 10:29) Davenport tries to sweep Ellenberger but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 10:13) Ellenberger tries a slicing elbow strike, but Davenport deflects it. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Ellenberger blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Ellenberger throws a fast elbow strike to the head, scoring with a glancing blow. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Ellenberger blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Ellenberger begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 09:16) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Ellenberger is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 08:43) He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:14) Davenport tries the sweep, but only succeeds in shifting Ellenberger slightly, ending up under north-south position. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Davenport takes a short knee strike to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 07:44) Davenport tries to move from under Ellenberger, but can't get free. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Ellenberger seems to be looking for a north-south choke. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Ellenberger gets the hold applied, forcing Davenport to tap! (Rd 1 - 07:20) By submission, the winner is Jake Ellenberger! Official Result: Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger defeats Peter 'Bulldog' Davenport (Submission (North South Choke) in 7:40 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jake Ellenberger thanks everyone connected to Kings MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Peter Davenport and praises his toughness. He says that he has a lot of respect for Peter Davenport and praises his toughness. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here. WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Michael "Venom" Page (17-2, 0-1 CTC, From: London, England, Favorite: -240) vs. Raimond Magomedaliev (6-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Makhachkala, Russia, Underdog: +190) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Michael 'Venom' Page going head to head with Raimond Magomedaliev. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:47) A flurry of four punches from MVP see two of them land and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:21) MVP confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Magomedaliev, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 14:21) MVP uses a left jab, but Magomedaliev evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 14:01) MVP lands a left hand and then catches Magomedaliev with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 13:46) MVP confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:46) A jab lands from MVP, but the following leg kick is too slow and gets caught by Magomedaliev! (Rd 1 - 13:40) Holding the leg, Magomedaliev tries for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Magomedaliev drives MVP up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:28) Magomedaliev hits MVP, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 13:16) MVP is trapped against the cage and Magomedaliev punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 13:03) Showing good control, Magomedaliev keeps MVP stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:03) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 11:55) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 11:45) A jab is wide from MVP, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Moving around, Magomedaliev is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 1 - 11:31) MVP throws a one-two, but Magomedaliev was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 11:25) Magomedaliev takes the chance and grabs MVP into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 11:16) Using his wrestling skills, Magomedaliev is trying to push MVP up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:16) He does so and now has MVP pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:01) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Magomedaliev is wearing MVP down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 1 - 11:01) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Magomedaliev leans all of his weight up against MVP, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:45) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Marc Goddard brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 08:38) MVP can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Magomedaliev. (Rd 1 - 08:19) Magomedaliev scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 08:19) MVP can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 08:14) MVP rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 08:02) Magomedaliev had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 08:02) MVP fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 07:50) MVP can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Magomedaliev with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 07:43) For the first time, MVP is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 07:36) Magomedaliev looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in. (Rd 1 - 07:36) MVP comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing three of them, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 07:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:10) A jab hits home from MVP and then he lands a sick right head kick! (Rd 1 - 07:10) He's down! Magomedaliev falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 07:01) MVP senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 07:01) MVP pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Magomedaliev. (Rd 1 - 06:44) MVP relinquishes side control and stands up, letting Magomedaliev stand too. (Rd 1 - 06:24) Magomedaliev may have been aiming to get in close, but MVP aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 06:24) MVP throws a punch but Magomedaliev avoids it. (Rd 1 - 06:11) A jab lands from MVP, but Magomedaliev dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 05:50) MVP can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 05:38) MVP lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 05:20) MVP hits a left hand, but Magomedaliev avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 04:57) Magomedaliev scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 04:57) MVP uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:50) MVP glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 04:44) Magomedaliev hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:44) MVP can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Magomedaliev with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:26) MVP lands a left hand and then catches Magomedaliev with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:16) A little fatigue may be creeping in, MVP is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Magomedaliev, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:11) MVP can't connect with a jab, but then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 04:02) That last blow may have really hurt Magomedaliev, he staggers backward against the cage and tries to cover up as best he can! (Rd 1 - 04:02) MVP throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Magomedaliev, but he is just able to dodge it. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Magomedaliev manages to clear his head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 03:43) MVP can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Magomedaliev appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 03:27) MVP can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:10) MVP confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:10) MVP throws a punch but Magomedaliev was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:05) MVP looks very tired out there. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Magomedaliev has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 1 - 02:52) MVP lands a left hand and then hits Magomedaliev with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Magomedaliev, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:38) MVP can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:24) MVP closes in on Magomedaliev, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:24) MVP lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:01) MVP lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Magomedaliev chooses to shoot in on MVP. (Rd 1 - 01:39) The takedown is completed, MVP is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Magomedaliev fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Magomedaliev smothers MVP with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Magomedaliev is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 00:33) He passes to half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of MVP. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Michael 'Venom' Page! Official Result: Michael 'Venom' Page defeats Raimond Magomedaliev (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Michael Page praises his team at London & Oxford Shootfighters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Michael Page gives a show of respect to his opponent. A lively, charismatic speaker, Michael Page is great at using these interviews to sell himself. WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Celtic Kid" Jake Matthews (17-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Melbourne, Australia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tommy King (1-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Surrey, England, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Celtic Kid' Jake Matthews facing Tommy King. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Chris Leben will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) King can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Matthews gets hold of King. (Rd 1 - 14:40) Matthews looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 1 - 14:40) King has no answer to a slick trip, he is left down under side control! (Rd 1 - 14:20) Matthews fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 13:51) King tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Matthews holds King in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. (Rd 1 - 13:15) Matthews attempts to arm triangle King from side control. (Rd 1 - 13:15) The arm triangle is locked in, tight enough that King has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 12:58) Jake Matthews takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: 'The Celtic Kid' Jake Matthews defeats Tommy King (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 2:02 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Jake Matthews thanks all his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Matt "Deep Waters" Riddle (8-3-2NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Palmerton, Pennsylvania, Favorite: -200) vs. Amiran Gogoladze (12-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Akhaltsikhe, Georgia, Underdog: +150) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Matt 'Deep Waters' Riddle squares off with Amiran Gogoladze. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Chris Leben. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Riddle shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Riddle gets hold of a leg but Gogoladze remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 14:49) With Gogoladze not going down, Riddle settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Riddle hits Gogoladze, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 14:18) Riddle tries to get Gogoladze into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 14:18) Gogoladze can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 1 - 14:06) From the clinch, Gogoladze takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Gogoladze tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 13:33) Using the clinch, Riddle drives a knee into the chest of Gogoladze, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 1 - 13:13) Gogoladze tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 12:41) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Riddle scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 1 - 12:27) Gogoladze finally breaks free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 12:27) Looking a bit tense, Gogoladze moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:17) Gogoladze moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Riddle into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:17) Riddle hits two right hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 12:17) A jab is wide from Gogoladze, but then he scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Gogoladze comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Riddle fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 12:00) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Gogoladze. (Rd 1 - 11:49) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 11:30) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 11:09) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:09) Gogoladze misses a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:09) Riddle finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 10:51) Gogoladze comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 10:51) Gogoladze avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 10:51) Gogoladze uses a left jab but Riddle dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 10:26) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:59) Gogoladze steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 09:59) Riddle appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Gogoladze took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 09:59) Gogoladze hits a left hand, but Riddle catches the kick to the body that it set up! (Rd 1 - 09:52) Seizing his chance, Riddle attempts a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Gogoladze gets taken down and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 09:52) It took two attempts, but he finally completes a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Riddle fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 09:22) Gogoladze brings his legs up and tries to lock Riddle in a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 09:22) Riddle blocks the triangle attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Riddle attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 08:59) He passes guard fairly easily, getting to side control. (Rd 1 - 08:24) Stuck under side control, Gogoladze takes a knee to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 08:07) Gogoladze takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Riddle begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Riddle takes the back instead, Gogoladze rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 1 - 07:00) Riddle successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 1 - 06:48) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Riddle tries to finish Gogoladze off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 06:48) Gogoladze defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 06:29) Gogoladze tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 1 - 06:14) Riddle, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 06:14) Gogoladze doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 05:33) Riddle pounds away and Gogoladze is in serious trouble! (Rd 1 - 05:19) Riddle pounds away and Gogoladze struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 05:04) Riddle unloads with left hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Riddle pounds away, but Gogoladze calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Riddle maintains his hooks, despite Gogoladze trying to break them. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Riddle fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Riddle fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Riddle tries to pound on Gogoladze, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Riddle pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Riddle pounds away, but Gogoladze isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Riddle fires away with punches, but Gogoladze doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Riddle unloads with some left hands, but Gogoladze deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Gogoladze tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Riddle fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Gogoladze tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Riddle pounds away, but Gogoladze isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of Riddle. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Matt 'Deep Waters' Riddle is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Matt 'Deep Waters' Riddle defeats Amiran Gogoladze (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Matt Riddle praises his team at Team Oyama, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Chad Laprise and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Martin "Hitman" Kampmann (20-8, 0-1 CTC, From: Las Vegas, Nevada, Favorite: -330) vs. Rick "Horror" Story (21-11, 0-1 CTC, From: Vancouver, Washington, Underdog: +260) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Martin 'Hitman' Kampmann battling Rick 'Horror' Story. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Chris Leben will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Adelaide Byrd, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) Story doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 14:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Story can't get past the great guard of Kampmann, two punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Kampmann doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:37) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:37) Kampmann counters a left hand with two jabs that are followed by a head kick attempt that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 14:10) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:10) Story misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kampmann to attack with a head kick that just about landed, albeit without much power. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Looking a bit tense, Kampmann moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 13:53) Story misses with a big left hand, allowing Kampmann to counter with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 13:36) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:12) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Story hits a right jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Kampmann connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:59) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:59) Story misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Kampmann attacks with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 12:59) It looks like Story has been cut above the eye. (Rd 1 - 12:44) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 12:44) Story misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 12:29) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Story misses a left hook and gets countered with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 12:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:12) Kampmann lands two jabs and also lands a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 12:12) Story misses with a right jab but hits a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Story hits a jab but misses with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Kampmann lands a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 11:23) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:02) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Story. (Rd 1 - 11:02) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 1 - 11:02) The fight recommences! (Rd 1 - 10:53) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:53) Kampmann misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 10:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 10:31) Story dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a nice left hook. (Rd 1 - 10:10) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 10:10) Story misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 09:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Story feints an attack that leaves Kampmann slightly off balance. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Story hits a jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves. Kampmann uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 09:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:26) Kampmann misses with a big right hand, allowing Story to counter with a jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 09:08) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:08) Kampmann scores with a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 09:08) Story scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:52) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 08:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 07:58) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Story hits a jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Kampmann scores with a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:37) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow. (Rd 1 - 07:37) Story can't get past the good guard of Kampmann, two punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 1 - 07:37) Kampmann doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 07:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 07:17) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:17) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 07:17) Kampmann deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid. (Rd 1 - 07:17) Kampmann is off target with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 06:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:55) Story misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kampmann to attack with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 06:39) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Story has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Kampmann goes for a high kick but misses. (Rd 1 - 06:20) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 05:50) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Kampmann deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Kampmann goes for a high kick but misses. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Kampmann is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 05:29) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 05:29) Story misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kampmann to attack with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:19) Story is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 05:08) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Kampmann hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Story hits a right jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Kampmann dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 03:57) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Kampmann doesn't connect with a brace of jabs and also doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Story can't get past the good guard of Kampmann, two punches were simply absorbed. (Rd 1 - 03:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Kampmann tries a high kick but is wide of the mark. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Kampmann shows his good guard by absorbing a two punch flurry. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Story forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Kampmann throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Story can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 03:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Kampmann hits a kick to the leg. Story uses a right jab but has a left hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Story throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Kampmann gets hold of Story, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Kampmann attempts to wrestle Story to the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Story stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Story is trying to muscle Kampmann up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:21) He does so and now has Kampmann pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Kampmann gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Story looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Kampmann works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Story hits a right hand, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:07) It looked like we were about to see Kampmann try and get some grappling started, but Story was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:07) A jab lands from Story, but Kampmann evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Kampmann aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Story throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Kampmann is able to grab Story. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Kampmann tries to take Story down. (Rd 1 - 00:37) It's unsuccessful, Story maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Clinched with Story, Kampmann looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Story cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Kampmann the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Martin 'Hitman' Kampmann wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Martin 'Hitman' Kampmann defeats Rick 'Horror' Story (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Martin Kampmann thanks his sponsors, and all of his fans. He praises Story for a tough fight. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ismail "The Austrian Wonderboy" Naurdiev (21-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Salzburg, Austria, Underdog: +100) vs. "Funky" Ben Askren (20-2-1NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -110) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Ismail 'The Austrian Wonderboy' Naurdiev facing 'Funky' Ben Askren. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) Askren deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Naurdiev comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Attacking with a quick flurry, Naurdiev lands three punches and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:19) Naurdiev connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Showing great speed, Askren shoots in on Naurdiev. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Naurdiev gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Naurdiev is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Askren off of him. (Rd 1 - 13:31) Time slips away as Askren successfully keeps Naurdiev stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 12:52) Naurdiev is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Askren off of him. (Rd 1 - 12:18) Askren attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 12:18) Askren isn't able to pass guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Askren leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Naurdiev. (Rd 1 - 11:02) With no progress being made, referee Dan Miragliotta brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 11:02) Askren tries to intimidate his opponent with some quality trash talk. (Rd 1 - 10:47) There's a takedown attempt from Askren, showing great power and speed. (Rd 1 - 10:47) Naurdiev almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Askren has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 10:47) Askren drives Naurdiev up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:36) It isn't pretty, but Askren has Naurdiev stuck up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:36) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Askren tries to get Naurdiev into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Askren manages it and now controls Naurdiev by the back of the head. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Using the clinch, Askren drives a knee into the chest of Naurdiev, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 1 - 08:50) Askren tries a knee strike, but Naurdiev blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Naurdiev acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Askren had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 08:16) Naurdiev uses a left jab, but Askren avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 07:53) Naurdiev lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:39) Naurdiev can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 07:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 07:27) Askren shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 07:27) Askren gets hold of a leg but Naurdiev remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 07:27) Askren drives Naurdiev up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:14) Naurdiev is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 1 - 07:14) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 1 - 06:05) Askren tries to get Naurdiev into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:05) He gets it and now has Naurdiev in trouble. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Askren tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Naurdiev isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 1 - 05:14) From the clinch, Askren hits Naurdiev with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power. (Rd 1 - 05:03) Naurdiev blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:27) From the clinch, Askren hits Naurdiev with an elbow to the side of the head, but it lacked power. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Naurdiev wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Askren looked like he was going to shoot, but Naurdiev simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Naurdiev throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Naurdiev is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 03:19) A jab is wide from Naurdiev, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Askren gets hold of Naurdiev. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Askren tries to wrestle Naurdiev backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:08) Naurdiev ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Showing his ability to control opponents, Askren simply smothers Naurdiev against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:52) They remain up against the cage for the next thirty seconds, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Askren is looking to get Naurdiev in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:13) He has it hooked, Naurdiev needs to find a way out quickly. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Askren scores with an elbow, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Naurdiev blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Using the clinch, Askren drives a knee into the chest of Naurdiev, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Naurdiev tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 00:20) From the clinch, Naurdiev takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Askren tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Naurdiev isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of Askren. (Rd 1 - 00:00) 'Funky' Ben Askren wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'Funky' Ben Askren defeats Ismail 'The Austrian Wonderboy' Naurdiev (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Ben Askren gives a name-check to everyone at Roufusport, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that it'd be a pleasure to smack Michael Page around a bit. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Real Deal" Ryan Ford (23-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -430) vs. Sheldon Westcott (10-3-1, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Albert, Alberta, Underdog: +340) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford vs. Sheldon Westcott. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Chris Leben will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Ford misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Westcott to attack with a left hook to the side of the body. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Ford scores with a brace of jabs but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Westcott throws three quick punches and lands two of them but has a low kick checked. (Rd 1 - 13:54) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 13:54) Ford uses a pair of left jabs but finds his right cross blocked. Westcott lands a left jab and also lands with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:37) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 13:37) Ford lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 13:37) Westcott manages to connect with two punches out of a flurry and then connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Westcott throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Ford sees an opportunity and attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:50) Westcott hits two tentative left hands, neither with anything behind them. (Rd 1 - 12:50) A jab hits home from Ford and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Westcott hits a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Ford hits a pair of jabs and also lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Blood is visible on Westcott, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Ford comes forward. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Westcott scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Ford hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Ford comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Westcott hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Ford throws a one-two, but Westcott was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 11:23) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:23) Westcott finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 11:23) Ford connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:08) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 10:52) Ford moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Westcott into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:52) Westcott throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 10:52) Ford can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:39) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:39) Ford has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 10:39) Westcott is off-target with a jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 10:21) Ford comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:21) Ford steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Westcott. (Rd 1 - 10:21) Ford doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 09:57) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:57) Westcott hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 09:57) Ford finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 09:43) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 09:43) Westcott hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:43) Ford hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:28) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Westcott misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ford attacks with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:01) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 08:30) Ford comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:30) Westcott scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 08:30) Ford hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 08:19) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Westcott. (Rd 1 - 08:19) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 1 - 08:19) The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! (Rd 1 - 08:05) Ford attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:05) Westcott hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 08:05) A one-two from Ford fails to land. (Rd 1 - 07:46) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:46) Ford scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 07:46) Westcott hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Westcott scores with a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Ford lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 07:20) The gash under the eye of Westcott has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Westcott scores with a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Ford uses a pair of left jabs and also hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 06:32) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 06:32) Westcott is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 06:32) Ford finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Ford is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 06:12) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:12) Westcott finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 06:12) Ford hits a pair of jabs but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 05:57) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Ford misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Westcott lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Ford looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 1 - 05:44) Ford comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 05:44) Westcott hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 05:44) Ford can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Westcott with a right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Ford attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Westcott manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 05:22) A jab lands from Ford but Westcott evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 05:01) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Referee Chris Leben calls for a pause, he wants to check the cuts on both fighters. (Rd 1 - 04:47) The doctor seems happy that the cuts aren't going to be an issue. (Rd 1 - 04:47) The fight recommences! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Ford comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Westcott hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Ford lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:16) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Westcott uses a left jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Ford uses a left jab and also hits a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Westcott finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Ford hits a jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Ford lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Westcott uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:18) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Ford scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Westcott hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Taking a few gulps of breath, Westcott is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Ford comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Westcott throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Ford fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Westcott with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:45) A few deep breaths betray that Ford is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Ford misses a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Westcott lights his opponent up with a one-two followed by a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Ford scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Westcott scores with a brace of jabs and also lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Ford starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut above his eye. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Ford, looking shattered, can't stop Westcott pulling him into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Westcott looks to take Ford down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 01:50) It doesn't work, Ford defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Westcott looks to sweep a leg out from under Ford so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Ford blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Westcott and Ford break the grapple and are apart again, circling. (Rd 1 - 01:01) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Ford is looking really tired. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Ford throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Westcott sees an opportunity and attacks with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses. (Rd 1 - 00:01) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Ford goes to the body with a left kick. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Westcott hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Ford down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford! Official Result: 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford defeats Sheldon Westcott (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Ryan Ford thanks everyone connected to Fit Plus for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Sheldon Westcott and praises his toughness. There's no doubt that Ryan Ford benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Jordan "Young Gun" Mein (32-13, 1-0 CTC, From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Favorite: -350) vs. Chad "The Disciple" Laprise (14-4, 1-0 CTC, From: London, Ontario, Underdog: +270) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Jordan 'Young Gun' Mein competes against Chad 'The Disciple' Laprise. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:53) Mein steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Laprise tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Mein lands a jab and then he hits Laprise with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 14:32) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:32) Mein misses with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:32) Laprise lands two jabs but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Mein initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Laprise hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Mein lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 13:56) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:56) Laprise is off-target with a jab but hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 13:56) Mein nails two quick punches from a flurry and then hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:39) That last kick resulted in a low blow, Mein is in some degree of pain. (Rd 1 - 13:39) He is given time to recover. (Rd 1 - 13:39) The referee signals for the fight to resume. (Rd 1 - 13:31) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 13:07) Mein comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 13:07) Laprise hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:07) Mein throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Laprise misses with a big right hand, allowing Mein to counter with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 12:38) Laprise is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 12:38) Mein moves in quickly to try and finish Laprise with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 12:38) Laprise is back to his feet too quickly though. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Laprise scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Mein nails two quick punches from a flurry but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:45) Mein comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:45) Laprise hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:45) A jab is wide from Mein, but then he catches Laprise with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:28) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:28) Mein throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Laprise counters with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:05) Laprise slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a couple of jabs that are followed by a glancing high kick. (Rd 1 - 10:42) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 10:42) Laprise misses a jab but hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 10:42) Mein nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Mein comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Mein avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Mein can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 10:12) Laprise is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 10:12) Mein lands two jabs and also connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Mein hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Laprise misses with a left jab but connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Mein is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! He is covering up, trying to buy time to recover! (Rd 1 - 09:37) Laprise throws a head kick but Mein absorbs the power with his raised arms. (Rd 1 - 09:37) Staggering backward further, Mein half slumps against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Laprise tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Mein slips past it at the very last possible second. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Circling back to the center, Mein looks like he has regained his composure. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Looking a bit tense, Laprise moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Mein is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Laprise scores with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Laprise rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 08:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 08:52) Laprise slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Mein limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 1 - 08:28) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 07:55) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Laprise uses a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Mein hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:45) Mein is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 07:32) Mein initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:32) Laprise fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 07:32) Mein throws a one-two, but Laprise was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 07:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 07:24) Mein is limping noticeably. (Rd 1 - 07:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:19) Mein uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 07:19) Laprise scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:11) Mein is limping noticeably. (Rd 1 - 07:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Mein is limping noticeably. (Rd 1 - 06:40) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 06:40) Laprise hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 06:40) Mein hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:30) Taking a few gulps of breath, Laprise is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 06:22) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 06:22) Laprise hits a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 06:22) Mein hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:59) Mein steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 05:59) Laprise hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 05:59) Mein throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 05:45) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 05:17) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 05:00) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Limping quite noticeably, Mein is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Mein moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Laprise hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Mein scores with a jab and also lands a powerful right hook! (Rd 1 - 04:27) Laprise wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 04:27) Moving quickly, Mein comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 1 - 04:27) Laprise is back to his feet too quickly though. (Rd 1 - 04:09) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:44) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Laprise misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Mein attacks with a left jab and a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Mein has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 1 - 03:29) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Laprise uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Mein uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Mein slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a powerful straight right! (Rd 1 - 02:42) Laprise is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 02:42) Mein moves in quickly, kneeling beside Laprise and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 02:42) Mein fires away and Laprise is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 02:42) Referee Marc Goddard jumps in and saves Laprise from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 02:22) The winner, by TKO; Jordan Mein! Official Result: Jordan 'Young Gun' Mein defeats Chad 'The Disciple' Laprise (TKO (Strikes) in 12:38 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jordan Mein praises his team at Canadian Martial Arts Centre, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Jordan Mein says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Chad Laprise. He gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd and making himself look great. CO-MAIN EVENT WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Rory "Red King" MacDonald (22-6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Michael "The Mercenary" Hill (12-5-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Rory 'Red King' MacDonald competes against Michael 'The Mercenary' Hill in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Chris Leben will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:28) Hill finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 14:28) MacDonald scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Showing his fast feet, MacDonald hits a two punch combination as cover for a quick leg kick. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Hill misses with a flurry of three quick punches but nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:49) MacDonald immediately backs away and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him! (Rd 1 - 13:49) A big right hand from Hill drops MacDonald! (Rd 1 - 13:43) Hill starts pounding away on MacDonald, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 13:43) Hill pounds away with rights, MacDonald is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 13:43) Referee Chris Leben is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 13:29) The winner, by TKO; Michael Hill! Official Result: Michael 'The Mercenary' Hill defeats Rory 'Red King' MacDonald (TKO (Strikes) in 1:31 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Michael Hill thanks everyone connected to Toshido MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Michael Hill says that he knows that beating Rory MacDonald is a big upset but that he always believed in himself. Michael Hill gave a good account of himself here. MAIN EVENT WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Jonathan "District" Meunier (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Quebec City, Quebec, Underdog: +830) vs. Georges St. Pierre (27-2, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Isidore, Quebec, Favorite: -1040) The Fight (Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Jonathan 'District' Meunier fights Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The judges for this bout are: Adelaide Byrd, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Both fighters have plenty of support here tonight, this is a hometown fight for both of them. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 30:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 29:45) St. Pierre appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Meuiner took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 29:45) Meuiner throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 29:32) St. Pierre shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 29:32) St. Pierre has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 29:23) St. Pierre tries to ensnare Meuiner in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 29:23) Meuiner doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 1 - 28:46) St. Pierre tries to ensnare Meuiner in an americana. (Rd 1 - 28:46) Meuiner fights off the americana attempt. (Rd 1 - 28:25) St. Pierre holds Meuiner in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. (Rd 1 - 28:08) St. Pierre starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 28:08) St. Pierre almost gets the mount, but Meuiner bucks his hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 27:53) The scramble results in Meuiner being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 27:35) St. Pierre begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 27:35) St. Pierre gets past, but Meuiner stops him at half guard. (Rd 1 - 26:27) In half guard, St. Pierre begins working to get side control. (Rd 1 - 26:27) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 26:27) Meuiner is really working hard on the ground to slow down St. Pierre, he really had to work hard to get to side control. (Rd 1 - 25:56) St. Pierre attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 25:56) Meuiner fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 1 - 25:20) St. Pierre attempts to armbar Meuiner from side control. (Rd 1 - 25:20) Meuiner gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 24:43) Georges St. Pierre takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre defeats Jonathan 'District' Meunier (Submission (Armbar) in 5:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Georges St. Pierre thanks everyone connected to Tri-Star Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants to fight next, he repeats that he would like to get to fight Matt Riddle. He is a class act as an interviewee, he carries himself like a superstar. Attendance: 2,658 Gate Reciepts: $398,700 Sponsorship: $55,490 Ad Revenue: $1,430,725 Merchandise: $7,378 Fighter Pay: $574,284 (Highest Paid: Georges St. Pierre, $290,073) Drug Testing: $12,000 Production: $41,913 Profit: $1,264,096 Critical Rating: 76% Commercial Rating: 89% Fight of the Night: Georges St. Pierre vs. Jonathan Meunier KO of the Night: Shane Campbell (vs. Sam Boult) Submission of the Night: Brock Jardine (vs. Derek Boyle) TOURNAMENT DRAW News - Matt Riddle announced that he is taking a hiatus of indeterminate length from MMA to rest and concentrate on some side projects. With no idea of his return date, he will be removed from the Championship bracket of the Welterweight Grand Prix. A replacement is being sought. - Drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 14, and all fighters passed cleanly. - Russian Cagefighting Championship has shut down it's Featherweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - Legacy Fighting Alliance have shut down their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - Pancrase have shut down their Welterweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - Jungle Fight have closed their Bantamweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - TKO have closed their Womens Strawweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. Other Promotions Shows ONE Last Stand (Friday, Week 3, March 2020) Title Result: Nong Stamp Made Her First Successful Defence Of The Interim ONE Womens Atomweight Title Fight of the Night: Nong Stamp vs. Gina Iniong KO of the Night: Kazuyuki Fujita (vs. Mauro Cerilli) Submission of the Night: Gary Tonon (vs. Kai Tang) Shooto Supreme (Saturday, Week 3, March 2020) Title Result: Caol Uno Won The Vacant Shooto Featherweight Title Fight of the Night: Caol Uno vs. Shoichi Tomita KO of the Night: Akira Okada (vs. Kenta Takagi) Submission of the Night: Caol Uno (vs. Shoichi Tomita) Performance Bonus: Kobo Iwahashi vs. Masamune Hokama Performance Bonus: Hogai Kasai ACA 118: Yagshimuradov vs. Nunes (Saturday, Week 3, March 2020) Title Result: Max Nunes Won The ACA Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Alexander Sarnavskiy vs. Rashid Magomedov KO of the Night: Ivan Shtyrkov (vs. Muslim Makhmudov) Submission of the Night: Goran Reljic (vs. Radoslaw Paczuski) Performance Bonus: Maharbek Karginov vs. Evgeniy Lazukov LFA 103: Mir vs. Lewis (Saturday, Week 3, March 2020) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Rad Martinez vs. Noah Zamora KO of the Night: Frank Mir (vs. Vernon Lewis) Submission of the Night: Boston Salmon (vs. Fabio Mello) Predictions Majster_93: 11/16 (69%) vladjarca: 8/16 (50%) To be fair, I don't think anyone could have forseen Michael Hill beating Rory MacDonald...:eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Friday, Week 4, March 2021 MAIN EVENT Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Bryony Tyrell (5-2-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Favorite: -560) vs. Paige "12 Gauge" VanZant (9-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +440) Bryony Tyrell is a strong mixed martial artist, with brutally heavy leg kicks, massive knees from the Thai clinch, and good top control, and a fluid submission game on the ground. She scored a massive upset with a brutal knock out with a knee from the Thai clinch against Jojo Calderwood in the first round of the tournament. Paige VanZant is a mixed martial artist, with a good technical striking game, coupled with decent takedown, and submission defence. She won an unconvincing Split Decision victory over Yuko Oya in the opening round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Valerie "Trouble" Letourneau (11-7, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -730) vs. Brogan "Killer Bee" Walker-Sanchez (7-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Underdog: +580) Valerie Letourneau is a skilled technical boxer, with decent takedowns, and a solid ground game, with the ability to finish with either strikes or submissions, or grind out results. She is coming off a TKO victory over Marianna Kheyfets in the opening round of the tournament. Brogan Walker-Sanchez has a good mix of skills, a high level jiu-jitsu player with a strong ground game, she has also trained in Muay Thai, giving her decent striking as well. She won by submission in just 1:41 over Griet Eeckhout in the tournaments opening round. MAIN CARD Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Gillian "The Savage" Robertson (9-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kinberly Tanaka Novaes (9-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950) Gillian Robertson has heavy hands, and can bully opponents with wrestling, but her main strenght is her strong ground game, with a highly creative submission game. She was upset in the first round of the tournament, losing to Kana Watanabe by knock out at 10:23. Kinberly Tanaka Novaes is a Muay Thai striker, with decent technical kickboxer, with mediocre takedown, and submission defence. She lost by submission to Na Liang in the first round of the tournament. Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Joanne "Jojo" Calderwood (14-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -840) vs. Sarah "The Monster" D'Alelio (12-7, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +670) Joanne Calderwood is an accomplished Muay Thai striker, with good kickboxing, and a devastating clinch game. She can defend herself on the ground, but other than that her ground game is all about finding a way back to her feet. The pundits were shocked when she lost to up and comer Bryony Tyrell by knock out in the opening round of the tournament. Sarah D'Alelio is a veteran of the womens fight game, and is all about getting the fight to the ground, where she can work her strong submission game. She has an active guard, and can look for submissions from the bottom as well. She is replacing Alexis Davis in the tournament, who failed a drug test at Canadian Tournament Combat 2. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Katharina Lehner in her final fight with Bellator. Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Kana Watanabe (10-0-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -1000) vs. Manjit Kolekar (10-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +790) Kana Watanabe is a Japanese champion Judoka, who has heavy hands, and likes nothing better than throwing opponents to the ground, and destroying them with brutal ground and pound, but she also is a decent wrestling, and has a submission game, and solid positional ground game to fall back on. She knocked out former UFC fighter Gillian Robertson in the opening round of the tournament. Manjit Kolekar is a kickboxer, with a good striking game, with both fists and feet, and decent takedown, and submission defence. She was a surprise victor in the first round, beating veteran Kelly Kobold by TKO. Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Rin Nakai (23-2-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -730) vs. Na Liang (9-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +580) Rin Nakai is a high level Judo player with decent boxing, but uses throws to get opponents to the ground, where she can work from top control with a slick submission game. She won by submission over Corinne Laframboise in the tournaments opening round. Na Laing is trained in the art of Sanda. She has a decent boxing game, and powerful high kicks, and devastating knees from the thai clinch. She can take opponents down, and work a decent submission game. She won by submission over Kinberly Tanaka Novaes in the tournaments opening round. Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Sunna "Tsunami" Rannveig Davidsdottir (4-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -450) vs. Valerie Loureda (4-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +350) Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir is a Muay Thai striker, with a powerful punching game, and good footwork. When the fight goes to the ground she is not defenceless and can attack with submissions. Her win in the first round was a huge upset, as she knocked out veteran fighter Alexis Davis in just 1:15 in the opening round of the tournament. Valerie Loureda is a highly trained Taekwondo striker, she strikes well with her hands, but prefers to destroy opponents with a powerful kicks. She has strong takedown defence, and can take care of herself on the ground. Loureda won by TKO over Katarzyna Lubonska in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Pearl Gonzalez (11-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -740) vs. Sarah "A Treta" Frota (10-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +590) Pearl Gonzalez is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, who has heavy hands, but prefers to get the fight to the ground, where she has a solid positional game, and a slick submission game to work. She submitted Caitlin McEwen in the opening round of the tournament. Sarah Frota has a good kicking game on the feet, and good takedown defence, but if she is taken down, she has good control from the bottom of guard where she will look for submissions of her back. And that's exactly how she won in the opening round of the tournament, with an armbar from the bottom of guard to submit Stephanie Geltmacher. Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Mara Romero Borella (13-9-2NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -520) vs. Melinda Fabian (6-4-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +410) Mara Romero Borella has a powerful leg kicks, but prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, and get them to the ground where she can work her submission game. She ground out a Unanimous Decision over Samara Santos in the opening round of the tournament. Melinda Fabian is trained in Kempo Karate, and has a strong kicking game. She has also trained on the ground, and is particularly adept at securing armbar finishes. She submitted Rachael Swatez in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Sheila "The German Tank" Gaff (10-7, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +270) vs, Cornelia "Connie Future" Holm (5-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -340) Sheila Gaff has good footwork on the feet, and a decent boxing game, if she gets her opponent down, she can rain down ground and pound from on top. She won by TKO over Chelsea Hackett in the opening round of the tournament. Cornelia Holm is a wrestler, with heavy hands, but prefers to bully her opponents with wrestling in the clinch, and take them down, and control fights from on top. She scored an upset in the opening round of the tournament, grinding out a Unanimous Decision victory over Zoila Frausto. PRELIMINARY CARD Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "The Warrior Princess" Zoila Frausto (14-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -1000) vs. Rachael Swatez (4-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +790) Zoila Frausto is a devastating Muay Thai striker, with a powerful and varied striking game. She has a decent clinch game, and can stop a takedown. She can defend herself on the ground, and has strong control from the bottom of guard. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Cornelia Holm in the opening round of the tournament. Rachael Swatex can box a little, and can strike from on top on the ground. She doesn't have much in the way of defence on the ground. She was submitted by Melinda Fabian in the tournaments opening round. Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Stephanie "Hold Fast" Geltmacher (4-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -330) vs. Corinne Laframboise (2-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +260) Stephanie Geltmacher doesn't have much of a striking game, but instead likes to bully opponents with wrestling, and then put them on the ground and pound them out. She was submitted by Sarah Frota in the opening round of the tournament. Corinne Laframboise has limited striking ability, but likes to get the fight to the ground, where she can control from on top, and work her strong submission game. She was submitted by Rin Nakai in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Marianne "The Crushin Russian" Kheyfets (5-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Favorite: -530) vs. Caitlin McEwen (5-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +420) Marianne Kheyfets is an accomplished Muay Thai striker, with a strong kicking game, and decent work in the thai clinch. She can work submissions from the bottom of guard if she is taken to the ground. She lost by TKO to Valerie Letourneau in the first round of the tournament. Caitlin McEwen is a mixed martial artist, though she has virtual no striking ability, she does have powerful high kicks. Her main strength is top control when the fight is taken to the ground. She was submitted by Pearl Gonzalez in the tournaments opening round. Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "Blood Red" Kelly Kobold (20-4-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: -260, Favorite: -260) vs. Samara "Marituba" Santos (11-7-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +200) Kelly Kobold is a capable boxer, but likes to get the fight to the ground, where she can work solid positional jiu-jitsu, while looking for submissions. She was upset by Majit Kolekar in the opening round, losing by TKO. Samara Santos has heavy hands, and powerful high kicks, but will look to get the fight to the ground where she can finish with brutal ground and pound, or a slick submission game, especially from the bottom of guard. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Mara Romero Borella in her opening round contest. Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Griet Eeckhout (3-5-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +270) vs. Katarzyna Lubonska (7-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -340) Griet Eeckhout is a mixed martial artist, with powerful leg kicks, good control in the Muay Thai clinch, but her real strength is on the ground, where she can work a slick submission game, however, she doesn't have much of a chin, and she has limited physical strength to help get the fight to the ground in the first place. She was submitted by Brogan Walker-Sanchez in her opening round match-up. Katarzyna Lubonska is a Judoka with limited striking ability, but she will look to throw people to the ground, where she can be dangerous in any way she wants to be. She lost by TKO to Valerie Loureda in her opening round bout. Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "Amiba" Yuko Oya (9-8, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -200) vs. Chelsea "Hammer" Hackett (3-1-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +150) Yuko Oya is a Jiu-Jitsu player with little striking ability, but if she gets the fight to the ground she can work a strong submission game. She lost a Split Decision to Paige VanZant in the opening round of the tournament. Chelsea Hackett is a World Champion Muay Thai kickboxer, and has good footwork, and a creative and varied striking game. She throws devastating elbows from the clinch, and can defend takedowns. If the fight does go to the ground, she can defend herself, but has not much game on the ground. She lost by TKO to Sheila Gaff in the opening round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Bryony Tyrell (125 lbs) vs. Paige VanZant (125 lbs) Valerie Letourneau (125 lbs) vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez (125 lbs) Gillian Robertson (125 lbs) vs. Kinberly Tanaka Novaes (125 lbs) Joanne Calderwood (125 lbs) vs. Sarah D'Alelio (125 lbs) Kana Watanabe (125 lbs) vs. Manjit Kolekar (125 lbs) Rin Nakai (125 lbs) vs. Na Liang (125 lbs) Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir (125 lbs) vs. Valerie Loureda (125 lbs) Pearl Gonzalez (125 lbs) vs. Sarah Frota (125 lbs) Mara Romero Borella (125 lbs) vs. Melinda Fabian (125 lbs) Sheila Gaff (125 lbs) vs. Cornelia Holm (125 lbs) Zoila Frausto (125 lbs) vs. Rachael Swatez (125 lbs) Stephanie Geltmacher (125 lbs) vs. Corinne Laframboise (125 lbs) Marianna Kheyfets (125 lbs) vs. Caitlin McEwen (125 lbs) Kelly Kobold (125 lbs) vs. Samara Santos (125 lbs) Griet Eeckhout (125 lbs) vs. Katarzyna Lubonska (125 lbs) Yuko Oya (125 lbs) vs. Chelsea Hackett (125 lbs) TOURNAMENT DRAW Canadian Tournament Combat 16 Full Fight Card WFLW Champ: Bryony Tyrell vs. Paige VanZant WFLW Champ: Valerie Letoureau vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez WFLW #1: Gillian Robertson vs. Kinberly Tanaka Novaes WFLW #1: Joanne Calderwood vs. Sarah D'Alelio WFLW Champ: Kana Watanabe vs. Manjit Kolekar WFLW Champ: Rin Nakai vs. Na Liang WFLW Champ: Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir vs. Valerie Loureda WFLW Champ: Pearl Gonzalez vs. Sarah Frota WFLW Champ: Mara Romero Borella vs. Melinda Fabian WFLW Champ: Sheila Gaff vs. Cornelia Holm WFLW #1: Zoila Frausto vs. Rachael Swatez WFLW #1: Stephanie Geltmacher vs. Corinne Laframboise WFLW #1: Marianna Kheyfets vs. Caitlin McEwen WFLW #1: Kelly Kobold vs. Samara Santos WFLW #1: Griet Eeckout vs. Katarzyna Lubonska WFLW #1: Yuko Oya vs. Chelsea Hackett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 WFLW Champ: Bryony Tyrell vs. Paige VanZant WFLW Champ: Valerie Letoureau vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez WFLW #1: Gillian Robertson vs. Kinberly Tanaka Novaes WFLW #1: Joanne Calderwood vs. Sarah D'Alelio WFLW Champ: Kana Watanabe vs. Manjit Kolekar WFLW Champ: Rin Nakai vs. Na Liang WFLW Champ: Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir vs. Valerie Loureda WFLW Champ: Pearl Gonzalez vs. Sarah Frota WFLW Champ: Mara Romero Borella vs. Melinda Fabian WFLW Champ: Sheila Gaff vs. Cornelia Holm WFLW #1: Zoila Frausto vs. Rachael Swatez WFLW #1: Stephanie Geltmacher vs. Corinne Laframboise WFLW #1: Marianna Kheyfets vs. Caitlin McEwen WFLW #1: Kelly Kobold vs. Samara Santos WFLW #1: Griet Eeckout vs. Katarzyna Lubonska WFLW #1: Yuko Oya vs. Chelsea Hackett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majster_93 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 WFLW Champ: Bryony Tyrell vs. Paige VanZant WFLW Champ: Valerie Letoureau vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez WFLW #1: Gillian Robertson vs. Kinberly Tanaka Novaes WFLW #1: Joanne Calderwood vs. Sarah D'Alelio WFLW Champ: Kana Watanabe vs. Manjit Kolekar WFLW Champ: Rin Nakai vs. Na Liang WFLW Champ: Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir vs. Valerie Loureda WFLW Champ: Pearl Gonzalez vs. Sarah Frota WFLW Champ: Mara Romero Borella vs. Melinda Fabian WFLW Champ: Sheila Gaff vs. Cornelia Holm WFLW #1: Zoila Frausto vs. Rachael Swatez WFLW #1: Stephanie Geltmacher vs. Corinne Laframboise WFLW #1: Marianna Kheyfets vs. Caitlin McEwen WFLW #1: Kelly Kobold vs. Samara Santos WFLW #1: Griet Eeckout vs. Katarzyna Lubonska WFLW #1: Yuko Oya vs. Chelsea Hackett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 Friday, Week 4, March 2021 Live From Halifax, Nova Scotia PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "Amiba" Yuko Oya (9-8, 0-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -200) vs. Chelsea "Hammer" Hackett (3-1-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Gold Coast, Australia, Underdog: +150) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The preliminary fights start with 'Amiba' Yuko Oya competing against Chelsea 'Hammer' Hackett. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Hackett lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Yuko hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Hackett can't connect with a jab, but then catches Yuko with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Hackett moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yuko into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Hackett steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Hackett connects with a nice jab and then she hits Yuko with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 13:40) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:25) Hackett moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yuko into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:25) Hackett moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 13:25) Hackett lands a right hand and then she hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Hackett comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Hackett moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 13:08) Two right hands land from Hackett, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 12:45) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Hackett initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Yuko fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Hackett can't hit a set-up right jab, but then she hits Yuko with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Hackett steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Yuko tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Hackett lands a right jab but Yuko evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Hackett initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Yuko hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Two jabs hit home from Hackett and then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Yuko comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Hackett almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Yuko holds the other. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Yuko uses the position to drive Hackett up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:00) Showing her ability to grind down opponents, Yuko is keeping Hackett pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:00) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 10:06) Yuko pins Hackett up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Showing her ability to exert control, Yuko smothers Hackett up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:56) They dirty box each other at that range for thirty seconds or so. (Rd 1 - 09:13) Referee Marc Goddard decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 09:00) Hackett steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:00) Yuko fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 09:00) Hackett throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 08:47) Hackett attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:47) Yuko throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 08:47) Hackett feints to one side, causing Yuko to react and leave herself off balance. (Rd 1 - 08:47) Hackett lands a right jab but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Hackett comes forward. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Yuko misses with a right hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Hackett fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 08:07) Yuko looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Hackett simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 08:07) Hackett lands a right hand and then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 07:50) Hackett throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 07:37) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 07:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:20) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 06:59) There's a takedown attempt from Yuko. (Rd 1 - 06:59) Hackett partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Yuko has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 06:59) Yuko uses the position to drive Hackett up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:47) Yuko attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Hackett on the ground. (Rd 1 - 06:47) Hackett has no answer to a great trip! (Rd 1 - 06:47) Hackett gives up her back off the takedown. (Rd 1 - 06:22) Yuko unloads with massive left hands and Hackett is getting destroyed! (Rd 1 - 06:22) The referee pulls Yuko away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 06:02) The winner, by TKO, is 'Amiba' Yuko Oya! Official Result: 'Amiba' Yuko Oya defeats Chelsea 'Hammer' Hackett (TKO (Strikes) in 8:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Yuko Oya gives a name-check to everyone at BURST, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Naming a local club, Yuko Oya invites everyone along to her post-show winners party to celebrate with her. She gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd and making herself look great. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Griet Eeckhout (3-5-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Brussels, Belgium, Underdog: +270) vs. Katarzyna Lubonska (7-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Pila, Poland, Favorite: -340) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Griet Eeckhout competing against Katarzyna Lubonska. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, 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 - 14:48) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Eeckhout slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 13:50) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Eeckhout scores with a jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Lubonska hits a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:09) Lubonska forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:09) Eeckhout hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 13:09) A jab lands from Lubonska but Eeckhout avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Moving forward constantly, Lubonska is pressuring Eeckhout. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Eeckhout hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Lubonska lands a left jab but Eeckhout evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Lubonska is off-target with a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Eeckhout tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:04) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 11:52) Shoulders hunched, Lubonska studies her opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Lubonska comes forward, walking down Eeckhout. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Eeckhout manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 11:44) Lubonska connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Lubonska initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Eeckhout hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Lubonska fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 11:04) Lubonska moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Eeckhout into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:04) Eeckhout manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 11:04) Lubonska lands a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:36) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Lubonska slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 10:23) Lubonska rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 10:13) Lubonska steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:13) Eeckhout hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 10:13) A one-two from Lubonska fails to land. (Rd 1 - 09:58) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:58) Eeckhout lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:58) Lubonska misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:38) Lubonska comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:38) Lubonska avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 09:38) Lubonska throws a two-punch combo but Eeckhout avoids both. (Rd 1 - 09:19) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Eeckhout connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:49) Lubonska scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:33) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Lubonska moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Eeckhout into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Eeckhout manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Lubonska throws a two-punch combo but Eeckhout avoids both. (Rd 1 - 07:45) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Moving forward constantly, Lubonska is pressuring Eeckhout. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Eeckhout hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Lubonska throws a one-two, but Eeckhout was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 07:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:07) Eeckhout dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 06:52) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 06:52) Lubonska hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 06:52) Eeckhout lands two jabs but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Lubonska lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Eeckhout lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 05:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 05:56) Lubonska is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:56) Eeckhout uses a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 05:30) Lubonska is off-target with a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 05:30) Eeckhout is off target with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:17) Lubonska is limping a little from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 1 - 05:06) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:37) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Eeckhout scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Lubonska lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Lubonska comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Eeckhout manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:12) Lubonska throws a two-punch combo but Eeckhout avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:00) For the first time, Lubonska is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Moving forward constantly, Lubonska is pressuring Eeckhout. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Eeckhout fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:51) A jab lands from Lubonska but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Lubonska attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Eeckhout tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Lubonska connects with a jab but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:10) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Lubonska comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Eeckhout throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Lubonska lands a jab and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Lubonska is limping slightly. (Rd 1 - 02:32) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Eeckhout slips past a right hook and counters with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Lubonska moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Eeckhout into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Lubonska steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Lubonska throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 01:45) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Eeckhout misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Lubonska lands a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Lubonska comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Eeckhout throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Lubonska throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Lubonska comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Eeckhout lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:01) A one-two from Lubonska fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Lubonska doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Eeckhout doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Lubonska is off target with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Eeckhout uses a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (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 Eeckhout the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Griet Eeckhout! Official Result: Griet Eeckhout defeats Katarzyna Lubonska (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Griet Eeckhout thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Griet Eeckhout says that she is having an after show winners party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. She is really good at handling these sorts of interviews, and it doesn't hurt that the camera loves her. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "Blood Red" Kelly Kobold (20-4-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Favorite: -260) vs. Samara "Marituba" Santos (11-7-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Brazil, Underdog: +200) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Blood Red' Kelly Kobold squares off with Samara 'Marituba' Santos. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Kobold misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Santos doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:26) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:26) Kobold dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:12) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:12) Kobold counters a right hand with a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:56) Santos misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 13:47) Kobold used her reach advantage there, picking Santos off at range. (Rd 1 - 13:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:37) Kobold hits a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. Santos hits a jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:15) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 12:58) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:58) Kobold scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 12:58) Santos lands a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 12:58) It looks like Santos has been cut above the eye. (Rd 1 - 12:38) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Santos misses with a big right hand, allowing Kobold to counter with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 12:15) Kobold hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Santos connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:00) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 11:26) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:26) Kobold scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 11:26) Santos scores with a massive right hook to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 11:21) Kobold goes down hard, she's out! (Rd 1 - 11:21) Samara Santos takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: Samara 'Marituba' Santos defeats 'Blood Red' Kelly Kobold (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:39 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Samara Santos thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Bryony Tyrell would be a tough challenge but one she'd be willing to try. Samara Santos may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Marianna "The Crushin Russian" Kheyfets (5-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Danbury, Connecticut, Favorite: -530) vs. Caitlin McEwen (5-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Canberry, Australia, Underdog: +420) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Marianna 'The Crushin Russian' Kheyfets goes up against Caitlin McEwen. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) Kheyfets doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Kheyfets hits a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:49) McEwen finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 14:28) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:28) McEwen hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:28) Kheyfets scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:00) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:00) Kheyfets uses a left jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:00) McEwen uses a left jab and also lands with a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:30) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 13:01) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 13:01) McEwen hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:01) Kheyfets uses a left jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:34) Kheyfets hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 12:34) McEwen scores with a jab and also connects with a quick head kick. (Rd 1 - 12:22) Kheyfets was rocked by that last shot! She backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 1 - 12:22) McEwen tries to get Kheyfets into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 12:22) She has it hooked, Kheyfets was too dazed to muster any sort of serious defensive action. (Rd 1 - 12:07) From the clinch, McEwen drives an elbow to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 11:53) McEwen holds the clinch despite Kheyfets struggling to get free. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Kheyfets tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 11:09) Kheyfets tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 10:34) McEwen releases the Muay Thai clinch and steps back, preparing for a different plan of attack. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Moving forward constantly, McEwen is pressuring Kheyfets. (Rd 1 - 10:15) McEwen avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 10:15) A jab lands from McEwen but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 09:50) Kheyfets appeared to be going to try and get in close, but McEwen took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 09:50) A jab is wide from McEwen, but then she hits Kheyfets with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:25) McEwen comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:25) Kheyfets hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 09:25) A jab hits home from McEwen and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:03) Moving forward constantly, McEwen is pressuring Kheyfets. (Rd 1 - 09:03) Kheyfets tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 09:03) McEwen throws a one-two, but Kheyfets was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 08:56) McEwen glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 08:49) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 08:30) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:30) Kheyfets misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:10) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 07:46) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 07:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:18) Kheyfets lands a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 07:18) McEwen lands two jabs but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 06:55) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 06:28) McEwen steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 06:28) Kheyfets tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 06:28) McEwen fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Kheyfets with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 06:16) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 05:41) Kheyfets hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 05:41) McEwen is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:20) McEwen steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 05:20) Kheyfets misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 05:20) McEwen hits a left jab and then she catches Kheyfets with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:55) McEwen fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Kheyfets with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Kheyfets is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) McEwen finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Blood is visible on McEwen, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above her eye. (Rd 1 - 04:09) McEwen comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Kheyfets throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:09) McEwen throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:52) McEwen comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:52) McEwen steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Kheyfets. (Rd 1 - 03:52) McEwen throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:26) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 03:12) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:12) McEwen easily checks a leg kick and counters with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:46) McEwen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Kheyfets into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:46) McEwen steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 02:46) McEwen lands a jab and then she hits Kheyfets with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:22) McEwen connects with a nice jab and then hits Kheyfets with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:00) McEwen initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Kheyfets fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:00) McEwen throws a one-two, but Kheyfets was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 01:53) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on McEwen. (Rd 1 - 01:53) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 1 - 01:53) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 1 - 01:48) McEwen comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Kheyfets fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:48) McEwen uses a left jab but Kheyfets evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Kheyfets misses with a pair of jabs but lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 01:24) McEwen misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:11) McEwen is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Kheyfets misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:32) McEwen comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:32) McEwen confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 00:32) McEwen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Two jabs hit home from McEwen and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to McEwen. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Caitlin McEwen is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Caitlin McEwen defeats Marianna 'The Crushin Russian' Kheyfets (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Caitlin McEwen thanks everyone connected to Bali MMA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She is asked who she'd like to fight next, and she answers that she thinks a fight against Bryony Tyrell would be a great contest. Caitlin McEwen was great here, everything about her says star power. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Stephanie "Hold Fast" Geltmacher (4-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Favoirte: -330) vs. Corinne Laframboise (2-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Underdog: +260) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Stephanie 'Hold Fast' Geltmacher competes against Corinne Laframboise. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Mario Yamasaki will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Marcos Rosales, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 14:48) Geltmacher uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Laframboise connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Laframboise lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:10) Laframboise fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Without taking too much damage, Geltmacher is able to clinch with Laframboise. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Using her wrestling skills, Geltmacher is trying to push Laframboise up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:55) Geltmacher does it, Laframboise is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Laframboise is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 1 - 13:41) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 12:30) Laframboise is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Geltmacher pins Laframboise up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Showing her ability to grind down opponents, Geltmacher is keeping Laframboise pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:00) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 1 - 10:59) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 10:53) Laframboise hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 10:35) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Geltmacher, but Laframboise was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 10:35) A jab lands from Laframboise, but Geltmacher avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 10:17) Geltmacher had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 10:17) Laframboise lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:58) Laframboise throws a punch but Geltmacher was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Geltmacher quickly shoots on Laframboise. (Rd 1 - 09:44) Laframboise almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Geltmacher has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 09:44) Unable to complete the takedown, Geltmacher instead pushes Laframboise up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:27) Geltmacher smothers Laframboise against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 1 - 09:16) Geltmacher uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 09:07) Laframboise is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 08:55) Geltmacher uses dirty boxing to punish Laframboise while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Geltmacher shows her grappling ability by trapping Laframboise up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 07:28) Geltmacher traps Laframboise up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 07:28) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 06:26) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 1 - 06:16) Laframboise uses a left jab, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 06:07) Geltmacher is able to grab Laframboise. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Laframboise tries to wriggle free, but Geltmacher controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 05:44) Geltmacher hits Laframboise with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 05:29) Laframboise tries to wriggle free, but Geltmacher controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 05:18) Geltmacher attempts to pick Laframboise up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 05:18) There's the slam! Laframboise is planted onto her back, and can only stop Geltmacher at side control. (Rd 1 - 05:01) Geltmacher throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Laframboise tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 04:19) In side control, Geltmacher throws a couple of punches designed to keep Laframboise guessing. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Geltmacher blocks Laframboise as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Geltmacher tries to ensnare Laframboise in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 03:39) The armbar is fully applied, Laframboise has no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 03:15) Stephanie Geltmacher takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Stephanie 'Hold Fast' Geltmacher defeats Corinne Laframboise (Submission (Armbar) in 11:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Stephanie Geltmacher thanks everyone connected to American Top Team Portland for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Stephanie Geltmacher gives a show of respect to her opponent. Stephanie Geltmacher may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks along mean she'll always get a reaction. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Warrior Princess" Zoila Frausto (14-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Madera, California, Favorite: -1000) vs. Rachael Swatez (4-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Underdog: +790) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, 'The Warrior Princess' Zoila Frausto faces Rachael Swatez in the CTC Womens Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Frausto initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Swatez fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Frausto fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 14:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Frausto initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Swatez fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Frausto throws a one-two, but Swatez was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Frausto comes forward, walking down Swatez. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Frausto steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Frausto uses a left jab but Swatez avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Frausto comes forward. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Frausto looks to pressure Swatez, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Frausto can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Frausto stalks forward, pressuring Swatez. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Swatez fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Frausto throws a one-two, but Swatez was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 12:55) Frausto steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 12:55) Swatez lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:55) A jab is wide from Frausto, but then she hits Swatez with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:36) Frausto comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:36) Swatez throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:36) Frausto lands a left hand and then she catches Swatez with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:18) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:18) Swatez hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:18) Frausto finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 11:56) Swatez keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 11:56) A jab hits home from Frausto and then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 11:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 11:36) Frausto feints to one side, causing Swatez to react and leave herself off balance. (Rd 1 - 11:36) Swatez misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Frausto to attack with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 11:25) Frausto moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Frausto comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Swatez misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:17) Frausto can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:59) Frausto hits a left jab and then catches Swatez with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:39) Frausto can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Swatez with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 10:23) Frausto forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:23) Swatez throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 10:23) A jab lands from Frausto but Swatez avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 10:03) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:03) Frausto slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a head kick that is off-target. (Rd 1 - 09:48) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 09:10) Swatez wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 09:10) Frausto hits a left jab and then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 09:10) Swatez is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 08:55) Without hesitation, Frausto goes to finish Swatez off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 08:55) Swatez is back up too fast though. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Frausto is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Frausto comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Swatez misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Frausto can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits Swatez with a great high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 08:24) Swatez steps back against the cage and tries to cover up...I think she has been hurt! (Rd 1 - 08:24) A big head kick catches Swatez above the ear, down she goes! (Rd 1 - 08:13) Frausto knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Swatez, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 08:13) Frausto pounds away on Swatez, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 08:13) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 07:59) Zoila Frausto takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: 'The Warrior Princess' Zoila Frausto defeats Rachael Swatez (TKO (Strikes) in 7:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Zoila Frausto name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She says that she has a lot of respect for Rachael Swatez and praises her toughness. Zoila Frausto is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell herself. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World Broadcast Team: Maura Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Sheila "The German Tank" Gaff (10-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Eschwege, Germany, Underdog: +270) vs. Cornelia "Connie Future" Holm (5-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Goteborg, Sweden, Favorite: -340) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Sheila 'The German Tank' Gaff fights Cornelia 'Connie Future' Holm. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Marcos Rosales, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:55) A jab lands from Gaff, but Holm evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 14:40) A one-two from Gaff fails to land. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Gaff throws a two-punch combo but Holm avoids both. (Rd 1 - 13:58) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Gaff looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Gaff connects with a jab, but Holm avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 13:17) Gaff throws a punch but Holm avoids it. (Rd 1 - 12:58) Holm comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:58) The takedown is completed, Holm gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 12:49) Holm tries to ensnare Gaff in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 12:49) Gaff blocks it. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Gaff takes a knee strike to the ribs, but succeeded in unbalancing Holm enough that there was little power. (Rd 1 - 12:12) Holm tries to ensnare Gaff in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 12:12) Gaff doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Holm throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 11:34) Holm holds Gaff in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. (Rd 1 - 11:23) Gaff takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Holm throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 10:53) Holm attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 10:53) Gaff doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 1 - 10:14) Holm throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 09:45) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 09:36) Gaff throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 09:31) Holm seizes the chance and grabs Gaff into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 09:25) Using her wrestling skills, Holm is trying to push Gaff up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:25) Holm does it, Gaff is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:13) Unable to break free, Gaff is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:13) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 08:02) Holm tries to use some dirty boxing, but Gaff uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Smothered against the cage, Gaff cannot get free. (Rd 1 - 07:42) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 1 - 06:28) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Marc Goddard brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 06:23) Gaff can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 06:19) Holm gets hold of Gaff without taking too much damage. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Holm tries to wrestle Gaff backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Holm achieves it, pinning Gaff to the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:53) Gaff wrestles back against Holm, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:33) Holm had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 05:33) A punch from Gaff fails to land. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Holm looked like she was going to shoot, but Gaff simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Gaff throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 05:04) Gaff can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Without taking too much damage, Holm is able to clinch with Gaff. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Holm is looking to muscle Gaff back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:46) She does so and now has Gaff pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Showing good control, Holm keeps Gaff stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:26) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Holm stomps down on her opponent's foot. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Holm tries to maintain control, but Gaff wrestles her way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Gaff can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Holm with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:20) Without taking too much damage, Holm is able to clinch with Gaff. (Rd 1 - 02:11) With control of the clinch, Holm tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:11) It's unsuccessful, Gaff maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Holm is trying to muscle Gaff up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Gaff isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Holm uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Gaff as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Holm is trying to muscle Gaff up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Holm manages it and controls Gaff up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Holm looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Gaff works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Taking a few gulps of breath, Holm is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Holm shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Holm can't get past the sprawl of Gaff and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Holm seems to get the advantage. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Holm is trying to muscle Gaff up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Holm can't do it though, and Gaff gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Holm. (Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Cornelia 'Connie Future' Holm! Official Result: Cornelia 'Connie Future' Holm defeats Sheila 'The German Tank' Gaff (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Cornelia Holm praises her team at GBG MMA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Showing respect, Cornelia Holm praises Gaff for her skill and toughness. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Mara Romero Borella (13-9-2NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Ponte Dell Olio, Italy, Favorite: -520) vs. Melinda Fabian (6-4-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Underdog: +420) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Mara Romero Borella goes up against Melinda Fábián. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Fábián. (Rd 1 - 14:40) Seizing the opportunity, Borella clinches. (Rd 1 - 14:32) Borella tries to wrestle Fábián backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:32) Fábián doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 14:18) Using her wrestling skills, Fábián is trying to push Borella up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:18) Borella ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:59) Borella gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Fábián smothers Borella against the cage and stomps down on her foot. (Rd 1 - 13:46) Fábián attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Borella pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Fábián tries to use a knee to the thigh, but Borella is able to block it. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Borella throws a few short punches to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 12:58) Fábián smothers Borella against the cage and stomps down on her foot. (Rd 1 - 12:44) Borella gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 1 - 12:36) Fábián uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Fábián smothers Borella against the cage, then hits her with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 12:10) Fábián looks for a knee strike, but Borella out-wrestles her and switches them around so that she is in the dominant position. (Rd 1 - 11:42) Referee Marc Goddard decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 1 - 11:27) Borella appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Fábián took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 11:27) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Fábián. (Rd 1 - 11:04) Borella looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Fábián simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 11:04) Fábián connects with a nice jab and then catches Borella with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 10:45) Borella shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 10:45) She has the takedown! Fábián pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 10:38) Wary of the submission threat of her opponent, Borella keeps very tight to Fábián, peppering her with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Fábián attempts to grab an arm of Borella from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Fábián cannot secure the arm. (Rd 1 - 09:53) Time slips away as Borella successfully keeps Fábián stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 09:30) Fábián is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Borella off of her. (Rd 1 - 08:58) In guard, Borella throws a couple of punches designed to keep Fábián guessing. (Rd 1 - 08:36) Borella punches down at Fábián, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:17) Fábián tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 08:17) Borella blocks it. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Borella lies on top of Fábián, basically smothering her. (Rd 1 - 07:32) With no progress being made, referee Marc Goddard brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Fábián throws a punch but Borella was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 07:14) Borella moves in fast and clinches with Fábián. (Rd 1 - 07:06) Borella tries to wrestle Fábián backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:06) Fábián ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:49) Unable to break free, Fábián is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:49) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 1 - 05:53) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Borella is wearing Fábián down by keeping her trapped up against the cage and forcing her to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 1 - 05:53) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute. (Rd 1 - 05:14) Fábián wrestles back against Borella, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:57) Fábián connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Borella looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Fábián simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Fábián throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:08) There's a takedown attempt from Borella. (Rd 1 - 04:08) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Fábián pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 04:08) That's two takedowns from two attempts. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Borella throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Borella fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Borella lies on top of Fábián, basically smothering her. (Rd 1 - 02:53) The clock runs down as Fábián is being smothered against the ground by Borella. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Fábián is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Borella off of her. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Borella fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Fábián tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Fábián cannot secure the arm. (Rd 1 - 01:14) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Marc Goddard standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Fábián can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Borella gets hold of Fábián. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Using her wrestling skills, Borella is trying to push Fábián up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Fábián out-wrestles her though. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Fábián attempts to wrestle Borella to the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Borella blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Fábián looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Fábián can't get the takedown as Borella wrestles her way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Sal D'Amato has called it a victory for Borella. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Nelson Hamilton has given Fábián the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Ricardo Almeida has given Fábián the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Melinda Fábián is the winner by split decision! Official Result: Melinda Fábián defeats Mara Romero Borella (Split Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Melinda Fabian praises her team at Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Melinda Fabian says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate her during training and that she's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Pearl Gonzalez (11-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Cicero, Illinois, Favorite: -740) vs. Sarah "A Treta" Frota (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Balneario Camboriu, Brazil, Underdog: +590) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Pearl Gonzalez takes on Sarah 'A Treta' Frota. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Ricardo Almeida, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:45) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:45) A successful feint leaves Gonzalez vulnerable. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Gonzalez misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Frota comes in with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:28) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Frota comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Gonzalez hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 13:52) A one-two from Frota fails to land. (Rd 1 - 13:27) Frota comes forward, walking down Gonzalez. (Rd 1 - 13:27) Gonzalez manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 13:27) Frota can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:07) Frota comes forward, walking down Gonzalez. (Rd 1 - 13:07) Frota steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 13:07) A jab is wide from Frota, but then she lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 12:47) Frota comes forward. (Rd 1 - 12:47) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 12:47) Frota throws a one-two, but Gonzalez was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 12:42) Frota glances at her corner and gets a thumbs up in response. (Rd 1 - 12:33) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:33) Gonzalez misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:14) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Frota comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Gonzalez throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Frota throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 11:24) Gonzalez appeared to be going for a takedown, but Frota took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 11:24) Frota throws a two-punch combo but Gonzalez avoids both. (Rd 1 - 10:58) Frota comes forward, walking down Gonzalez. (Rd 1 - 10:58) Gonzalez throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 10:58) Frota throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 10:36) A punch from Frota fails to land. (Rd 1 - 10:30) Gonzalez moves in fast and shoots on Frota. (Rd 1 - 10:22) Gonzalez gets hold of a leg but Frota remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 10:22) Gonzalez drives Frota up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 10:06) Gonzalez tries to maintain control, but Frota wrestles her way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Frota steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Gonzalez gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 09:46) A jab hits home from Frota and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:21) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Frota comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Frota throws a two-punch combo but Gonzalez avoids both. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 08:40) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Frota throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Gonzalez misses a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:18) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Frota comes forward. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Frota looks to pressure Gonzalez, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Frota throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 07:51) Frota is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Moving forward constantly, Frota is pressuring Gonzalez. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Gonzalez lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Frota can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 07:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:22) Frota comes forward. (Rd 1 - 07:22) Gonzalez hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 07:22) Frota lands a left hand and then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 07:00) Frota forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:00) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 07:00) A one-two from Frota fails to land. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Frota initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Frota throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Frota stalks forward, pressuring Gonzalez. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Gonzalez lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Frota connects with a nice jab and then she hits Gonzalez with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 05:57) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 05:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 05:13) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 05:13) Frota counters a right hand with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Frota dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Frota misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:04) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Frota clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Gonzalez is trying to push Frota so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:47) She does so and now has Frota pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Frota is trapped against the cage and Gonzalez punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Frota takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Gonzalez smothers Frota against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Frota is trapped against the cage and Gonzalez punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Frota is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Frota is trapped against the cage and Gonzalez hits her with a quick elbow. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Referee Marc Goddard decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:10) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Frota is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Frota cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Gonzalez attempts to americana Frota from side control. (Rd 1 - 01:53) The americana is locked in, deep enough that Frota has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:21) The winner, by submission, is Pearl Gonzalez! Official Result: Pearl Gonzalez defeats Sarah 'A Treta' Frota (Submission (Americana) in 13:39 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Pearl Gonzalez gives a name-check to everyone at 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who she'd be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Valerie Letourneau would be a tough challenge but one she'd be interested in trying. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Sunna "Tsunami" Rannveig Davidsdottir (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Reykjavik, Iceland, Favorite: -450) vs. Valerie Loureda (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Miami, Florida, Underdog: +350) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Sunna 'Tsunami' Rannveig Davidsdottir competing against Valerie Loureda. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Davidsdottir hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:45) Loureda hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:27) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 13:53) Loureda moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Davidsdottir into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:53) Davidsdottir hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:53) Loureda lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Loureda stalks forward, pressuring Davidsdottir. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Davidsdottir lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:30) Loureda can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Loureda comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Davidsdottir manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Showing good hand speed, Loureda lands one out of a flurry of three punches but Davidsdottir steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 12:42) Loureda attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:42) Davidsdottir hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 12:42) Loureda can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Loureda comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Loureda confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Loureda lands a jab and then she hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 12:05) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Davidsdottir lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Loureda scores with a jab and also hits a wicked right head kick! (Rd 1 - 11:54) Davidsdottir hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 1 - 11:54) Loureda senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 11:54) Loureda pounds away with rights, Davidsdottir is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 11:54) The referee pulls Loureda away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 11:39) The winner, by TKO; Valerie Loureda! Official Result: Valerie Loureda defeats Sunna 'Tsunami' Rannveig Davidsdottir (TKO (Strikes) in 3:21 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Valerie Loureda praises her team at American Top Team, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Talking about causing such an upset, Valerie Loureda says that being labeled such a heavy underdog hurt her pride and helped spur her on in the fight. The camera loves Valerie Loureda, so even if she isn't a particularly interesting interviewee she still benefits from being on camera. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Rin Nakai (23-2-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Ehime, Japan, Favorite: -730) vs. Na Liang (9-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Heilongjiang, China, Underdog: +580) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Rin Nakai fights Na Liang. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Liang dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a vicious head kick! (Rd 1 - 14:38) Nakai is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 14:38) Liang knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Nakai, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 14:38) Liang pounds away, landing several clean blows on Nakai in the process. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Liang tries to lock Nakai in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Nakai stops Liang from applying it. (Rd 1 - 13:45) Nakai pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 13:32) Liang pounds away, but Nakai calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 13:13) Nakai tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 12:54) Liang fires away with punches, but Nakai doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 12:35) Nakai tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Liang doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 12:16) Liang fires off some rights, but Nakai isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Liang blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Liang fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 11:34) Nakai tries to get full guard on Liang but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 11:20) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 11:06) Liang forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:06) Nakai hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 11:06) Liang hits a left hand but Nakai avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 10:52) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 10:26) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 10:26) Liang hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:26) Nakai hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:04) Liang initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:04) Nakai hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:04) Liang hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Liang lands a left hand and then hits Nakai with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:25) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:25) Liang slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 09:18) Nakai immediately backs up against the cage and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked her! (Rd 1 - 09:18) Stepping in, Liang knees Nakai to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 09:09) Circling back to the center, Nakai looks like she has regained her composure. (Rd 1 - 09:02) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:02) Nakai scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 09:02) Liang misses with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:48) Nakai covers up...she is dazed! Liang comes forward, she knows that this is a chance for victory! (Rd 1 - 08:48) A big right hand from Liang drops Nakai! (Rd 1 - 08:43) Liang quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Nakai! (Rd 1 - 08:43) Liang tries to pound on Nakai, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 08:31) Liang attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 08:31) Nakai fights off the armbar attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Liang blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Liang tries to lock Nakai into an armbar. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Nakai blocks it. (Rd 1 - 07:31) Nakai tries to move to guard, but Liang doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 07:15) Liang attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 07:15) Nakai fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:51) Nakai tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 06:38) Liang attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 06:38) Nakai blocks it. (Rd 1 - 06:22) Nakai tries to move to guard, but Liang doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 06:02) In side control, Liang catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 05:39) Liang blocks Nakai as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 05:26) Liang throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 05:08) Liang blocks Nakai as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 04:48) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Liang comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Liang steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Liang lands a jab and then she catches Nakai with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Liang slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:16) Nakai is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 04:16) Na Liang takes the victory by way of knock out! Official Result: Na Liang defeats Rin Nakai (Knock Out (Punch) in 10:44 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Na Liang gives a name-check to everyone at Borneo Tribal Squad, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. She praises Nakai for a tough fight. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kana Watanabe (10-0-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -1000) vs. Manjit Kolekar (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Mumbai, India, Underdog: +790) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Kana Watanabe goes head to head with Manjit Kolekar. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 14:54) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 14:29) A jab is wide from Kolekar, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Watanabe appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kolekar took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:09) A jab hits home from Kolekar and then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:49) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:17) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Watanabe misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Kolekar attacks with a left jab and a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 1 - 12:35) Backing off, Watanabe stumbles and almost goes down...I think she is hurt! (Rd 1 - 12:35) Kolekar hits a right hand, but it lacked the power to put Watanabe down. (Rd 1 - 12:18) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 11:45) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 11:20) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 10:47) Kolekar comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 10:47) Watanabe manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:47) A jab is wide from Kolekar, but then she hits Watanabe with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:37) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 10:02) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 10:02) Kolekar is off-target with a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 10:02) Watanabe doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:44) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 09:17) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 08:42) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 08:42) Kolekar hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:42) Watanabe misses with a left jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Kolekar steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Kolekar steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Watanabe. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Kolekar lands a jab and then she hits Watanabe with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:07) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:07) Watanabe misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Kolekar to attack with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 07:46) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 07:46) Watanabe misses with a big right hand, allowing Kolekar to counter with a quick left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Kolekar steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Watanabe hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 07:33) Kolekar fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 07:15) Kolekar comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:15) Watanabe throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 07:15) A jab lands from Kolekar but Watanabe evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 06:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Kolekar misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Watanabe to attack with a head kick that just about landed, albeit without much power. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Watanabe hits a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Kolekar is off target with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:15) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 05:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 05:28) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Kolekar comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Watanabe fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Kolekar doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Watanabe hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Kolekar finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Kolekar comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Watanabe hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Kolekar lands a jab and then she hits Watanabe with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:21) For the first time, Kolekar is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 04:06) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Kolekar comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Watanabe throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Kolekar feints an attack that leaves Watanabe slightly off balance. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Kolekar can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she catches Watanabe with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Kolekar comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Watanabe fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Kolekar hits a couple of minor left hands, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:00) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Kolekar comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Watanabe lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Kolekar lands two jabs, but Watanabe avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Kolekar initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Watanabe manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Kolekar lands a jab and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Kolekar studies her opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Kolekar attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Watanabe hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Kolekar fails to find a home for her jab, but then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Kolekar closes in on Watanabe, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Watanabe looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Kolekar simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Kolekar can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Watanabe with a sensational high right head kick! (Rd 1 - 01:16) Watanabe is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 01:09) Kolekar senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 01:09) Kolekar pounds away with right hands and Watanabe is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 1 - 01:09) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 00:53) Manjit Kolekar takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Manjit Kolekar defeats Kana Watanabe (TKO (Strikes) in 14:07 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Manjit Kolekar thanks everyone connected to Borneo Tribal Squad for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Calling it a "fantastic war", Manjit Kolekar says those kind of fights are why people love MMA. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Joanne "Jojo" Calderwood (14-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Glasgow, Scotland, Favorite: -840) vs. Sarah "The Monster" D'Alelio (12-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Olympia, Washington, Underdog: +670) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood takes on Sarah 'The Monster' D'Alelio. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:51) Calderwood closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Calderwood lands a jab and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 14:51) D'Alelio collapses, that shot knocked her out! (Rd 1 - 14:37) The winner, by knock out, is Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood! Official Result: Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood defeats Sarah 'The Monster' D'Alelio (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:23 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Joanne Calderwood praises her team at Syndicate MMA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Gillian "The Savage" Robertson (9-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Niagara Falls, Canada, Favorite: -1200) vs. Kinberly Tanaka Novaes (9-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Joinville, Brazil, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Gillian 'The Savage' Robertson takes on Kinberly Tanaka Novaes. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Novaes confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Novaes throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Robertson looked like she was going to shoot, but Novaes simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Novaes throws a one-two, but Robertson was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Robertson shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Novaes partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Robertson has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Robertson uses the position to drive Novaes up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:42) Novaes takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Robertson looks to take Novaes down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Novaes is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, she can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 1 - 13:12) Robertson starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 13:12) She passes guard, but Novaes was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 13:00) Novaes leaves a leg in as they scramble, and Robertson immediately tries to grab it. (Rd 1 - 13:00) Robertson ends up having to pull half guard, unable to secure the leg. (Rd 1 - 13:00) That was a big error from Robertson, going for the leg has ended up handing the advantage to her opponent. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Novaes tries to pound on Robertson, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 12:20) Robertson gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 12:06) Somehow, the scramble leaves Novaes under the north-south control of Robertson. (Rd 1 - 11:55) Robertson decides to alter positions and moves herself into side control. (Rd 1 - 11:39) Robertson attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Novaes. (Rd 1 - 11:39) Novaes stops Robertson from hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 11:06) Robertson attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 11:06) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Novaes has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 10:26) The winner, by submission, is Gillian 'The Savage' Robertson! Official Result: Gillian 'The Savage' Robertson defeats Kinberly Tanaka Novaes (Submission (Kimura) in 4:34 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Gillian Robertson gives a name-check to everyone at American Top Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Gillian Robertson praises Novaes for her skill and toughness. CO-MAIN EVENT WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Valerie "Trouble" Letourneau (11-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Favorite: -730) vs. Brogan "Killer Bee" Walker-Sanchez (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Guam, Underdog: +580) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Valerie 'Trouble' Letourneau squares off with Brogan 'Killer Bee' Walker-Sanchez in the CTC Womens Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Marcos Rosales, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Letourneau moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 14:49) It looked like we were about to see Walker-Sanchez try and get some grappling started, but Letourneau was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Letourneau lands a left hand and then catches Walker-Sanchez with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Letourneau closes in on Walker-Sanchez, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Walker-Sanchez appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Letourneau took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Letourneau fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:21) It looked like we were about to see Walker-Sanchez try and get some grappling started, but Letourneau was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Letourneau can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 14:16) Looking a bit tense, Letourneau moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:10) There's a takedown attempt from Walker-Sanchez. (Rd 1 - 14:10) Walker-Sanchez gets the takedown! Letourneau pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Walker-Sanchez throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can think. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Letourneau tries to ensnare an arm. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Walker-Sanchez fends off Letourneau, and doesn't give up an arm. (Rd 1 - 13:18) Walker-Sanchez is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 13:18) Letourneau keeps Walker-Sanchez in guard. (Rd 1 - 12:20) Letourneau attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 12:20) Letourneau gets an armbar and straightens it out, Walker-Sanchez has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 11:48) The winner, by submission, is Valerie 'Trouble' Letourneau! Official Result: Valerie 'Trouble' Letourneau defeats Brogan 'Killer Bee' Walker-Sanchez (Submission (Armbar) in 3:12 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Valerie Letourneau gives a name-check to everyone at American Top Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. A good talker, Valerie Letourneau is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly. MAIN EVENT WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Bryony Tyrell (5-2-1, 1-0 CTC, From: London, England, Favorite: -560) vs. Paige "12 Gauge" VanZant (9-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Sparks, Nevada, Underdog: +440) The Fight (Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Bryony Tyrell takes on Paige '12 Gauge' VanZant in the CTC Womens Flyweight division. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Herb Dean will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 30:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 29:51) Tyrell lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 29:51) VanZant connects with two left hands and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 29:24) VanZant connects with a nice jab and then hits Tyrell with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 29:07) VanZant connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 28:46) VanZant moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 28:46) Tyrell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but VanZant took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 28:46) VanZant connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 28:27) VanZant lands a jab and then hits Tyrell with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 28:04) VanZant hits a left hand, but Tyrell avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 27:49) Tyrell, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 27:49) VanZant lands two left hands, but Tyrell steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 27:29) It looked like we were about to see Tyrell try and get some grappling started, but VanZant was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 27:29) VanZant throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 27:11) VanZant throws a two-punch combo but Tyrell avoids both. (Rd 1 - 27:01) Tyrell takes the chance and grabs VanZant into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 26:54) VanZant tries to wriggle free, but Tyrell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 26:36) Tyrell is trying to muscle VanZant up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 26:36) Tyrell manages it and controls VanZant up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 26:24) Tyrell is trying to lock VanZant into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 26:24) She has it hooked, VanZant needs to find a way out quickly. (Rd 1 - 26:06) From the clinch, VanZant gets hit with a knee to the side of the face...and it's enough to knock her out cold! (Rd 1 - 25:55) By knock out, the winner is Bryony Tyrell! Official Result: Bryony Tyrell defeats Paige '12 Gauge' VanZant (Knock Out (Knee) in 4:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bryony Tyrell praises her team at Team Sure Grip, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She says she has a lot of respect for Paige VanZant and praises her toughness. She gave a charismatic performance. Attendance: 1,817 Gate Reciepts: $223,491 Sponsorship: $57,594 Ad Revenue: $796,789 Merchandise: $6,324 Fighter Pay: $137,376 (Highest Paid: Joanne Calderwood, $19,790) Drug Testing: $12,000 Production: $41,599 Profit: $853,223 Critical Rating: 80% Commercial Rating: 60% Fight of the Night: Manjit Kolekar vs. Kana Watanabe KO of the Night: Bryony Tyrell (vs. Paige VanZant) Submission of the Night: Valerie Letourneau (vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez) Performance Bonus: Manjit Kolekar vs. Kana Watanabe Performance Bonus: Joanne Calderwood TOURNAMENT DRAW News - The CTC announce the signing of former UFC Welterweight Warlley Alves. Alves will take Matt Riddle's place in the Welterweight Grand Prix. He will fight the opponent Matt Riddle defeated in the Second Round, Amiran Gogoladze, with the winner taking Riddle's place in the Championship Quarter-Finals, facing Ryan Ford, and the loser taking Gogoladze's spot in the #1 Contender bracket, facing Martin Kampmann in the next round. The fight will take place on the main card of Canadian Tournament Combat 20. - Drug test results have come back for Canadian Tournament Combat 15, and all fighters have tested clean. - PLMMA have closed their Bantamweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - JEWELS have closed their Atomweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. Other Promotions Shows KOTC Heart of Darkness (Friday, Week 4, March 2021) Title Result: Mika Faavale Won The Vacant KOTC Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Mika Faavale vs. Tony Lopez KO of the Night: Jason Butcher (vs. David Mitchell) Submission of the Night: Bill Albrecht (vs. Brad Burrick) Performance Bonus: Bill Albrecht vs. Brad Burrick PFL: Burrell vs. Burkman (Friday, Week 4, March 2021) Title Result: Nah-Shon Burrell Makes His First Successful Defence of the PFL Welterweight Title Fight of the Night: Abel Trujillo vs. Darrell Horcher KO of the Night: Colleen Shavers (vs. Kaylen Tolman) Submission of the Night: Nicolae Curry (vs. Cody Wilson) JEWELS 29 (Saturday, Week 4, March 2021) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Haruko Matsumara vs. Echiko Maeno KO of the Night: Nyoko Shidehara (vs. Rikona Watabe) Submission of the Night: Mako Adachi (vs. Nayoko Shintaro) UFC on ESPN: Blachowicz vs Prochazka (Saturday, Week 4, March 2021) Title Result: Jiri Prochazka Won The UFC Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Jiri Prochazka vs. Jan Blachowicz KO of the Night: Alistair Overeem (vs. Greg Hardy) Submission of the Night: Jiri Prochazka (vs. Jan Blachowicz LFA 104: Saunders vs. Luque II No Prelims Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Patrick Walsh vs. Richard Odoms KO of the Night: Chris Saunders (vs. Sonny Luque) Submission of the Night: Patrick Walsh (vs. Richard Odoms) Predictions vladjarca: 9/16 (56%) Round 2 Total: 17/32 (53%) Majster_93: 9/16 (56%) Round 2 Total: 20/32 (63%) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 News - March 2021 CTC Talent Acquisitions Welterweight Warlley Alves Womens Bantamweight Jan Finney CTC Popularity Canada 46.5% (Mid Level National, #2 Company Rankings) USA 11.8% (Low Level National) South America 75.6% (High Level Regional) Mexico 73.6% (High Level Regional) Japan 48.3% (Mid Level Regional) UK 47.3% (Mid Level Regional) Russia 26.6% (Low Level Regional) Europe 26.4% (Low Level Regional) Australia 26.3% (Low Level Regional) Asia 26.3% (Low Level Regional) Central America 26.3% (Low Level Regional) Africa 26.2% (Low Level Regional) Company Rankings 1. Ultimate Fighting Championship (44.4%, Mid Level International, USA) 2. Canadian Tournament Combat (46.5%, Mid Level National, Canada) 3. Bellator MMA (24.9%, Low Level National, USA) 4. Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (98%, High Level Regional, Europe) 5. ONE Championship (89.3%, High Level Regional, Asia) 6. Brave Combat Federation (85.2%, High Level Regional, Asia) 7. Absolute Championship Akhmat (84.4%, High Level Regional, Russia) 8. Professional Fighters League (73.0%, High Level Regional, USA) 9. Rizin Fighting Federation (72.6, High Level Regional, Japan) 10. DEEP (71.5%, High Level Regional, Japan) 11. Cage Warriors (60.2%, Mid Level Regional, UK) 12. M-1 Global (50.5%, Mid Level Regional, Russia) 13. Titan Fighting Championship (50.0%, Mid Level Regional, USA) 14. Fight Exclusive Night (46.5%, Mid Level Regional, Europe) 15. Taura MMA (43.2%, Mid Level Regional, South America) 16. Invicta Fighting Championship (42.6%, Mid Level Regional, USA) 17. OKTAGON MMA (41.8%, Mid Level Regional, Europe) 18. Russian Cagefighting Championship (41.0%, Mid Level Regional, Russia) 19. Legacy Fighting Alliance (39.4%, Mid Level Regional, USA) 20. Superior Challenge (36.0%, Mid Level Regional, Europe) 21. Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide (35.3%, Mid Level Regional, Africa) 22. Fight Nights Global (34.8%, Mid Level Regional, Russia) 23. Jungle Fight Championship (32.8%, Low Level Regional, South America) 24. Pancrase (31.8%, Low Level Regional, Japan) 25. Road Fighting Championship (29.0%, Low Level Regional, Asia) 26. TKO Major League MMA (25.8%, Low Level Regional, Canada) 27. Australian Fighting Championship (25.6%, Low Level Regional, Australia) 28. JEWELS (24.5%, Low Level Regional, Japan) 29. Shooto (22.0%, Low Level Regional, Japan) 30. King of the Cage (19.2%, Low Level Regional, USA) 31. ARES Fighting Championship (15.9%, Low Level Regional, Europe) 32. CES MMA (8.4%, Low Level Regional, USA) 33. Profesjonalna Liga MMA (7.9%, Low Level Regional, Europe) CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters Womens P4P #1: Amanda Nunes (UFC) Womens Atomweight (#1 Alesha Zappitella, Invicta FC) Grace Cleveland (#2) Mina Kurobe (#4) Ayaka Hamasaki (#5) Kanna Asakura (#6) Herica Tiburcio (#7) Ashley Cummins (#8) Naho Sugiyama (#9) Tessa Simpson (#10) Kyra Batara (#13) Amber Brown (#14) Satomi Takano (#15) Catherine Costigan (#17) Megumi Morioka (#18) Alyssa Garcia (#19) Tomo Maesawa (#22) Saori Ishioka (#24) Janaisa Morandin (#25) Womens Strawweight (#1 Weili Zhang, UFC) Rose Namajunas (#2, #9 P4P) Randa Markos (#15) Womens Flyweight (#1 Valentina Shevchenko, UFC) Joanne Calderwood (#16) Valerie Letourneau (#17) Gillian Robertson (#20) Womens Bantamweight (#1 Amanda Nunes, UFC) Aspen Ladd (#2, #13 P4P) Raquel Pennington (#5, #17 P4P) Bethe Correia (#14) Sarah Moras (#17) Sarah Kaufman (#18) Womens Featherweight (#1 Amanda Nunes, UFC) Cristiane Justino (#2, #2 P4P) Kaitlin Young (#4, #12 P4P) Felicia Spencer (#5, #14 P4P) Raquel Pennington (#6, #17 P4P) Julia Budd (#7, #19 P4P) Arlene Blencowe (#8, #21 P4P) Janay Harding (#9, #23 P4P) Talita Nogeuira (#10, #25 P4P) Megan Anderson (#11) Leah Letson (#12) Olga Rubin (#14) Sinead Kavanagh (#16) Jessica Miele (#18) Ediane Gomes (#19) Duda Santana (#20) Amanda Bell (#21) Leah McCourt (#22) Latoya Walker (#23) Alexis Dufresne (#24) Amber Leibrock (#25) Mens P4P #1: Israel Adesanya (UFC) Strawweight (#1 Joseph Benavidez, CTC) Joseph Benavidez (#1) Jussier da Silva (#2) Joshua Pacio (#3) Yosuke Saruta (#4) Yasuhito Urushitani (#5) Daichi Kitakata (#6) Mikihito Yamamgami (#8) Haruo Ochi (#9) Kiyotaka Shimizu (#10) Tetsuya So (#11) Ryohei Kurasawa (#12) Fumihiro Kitahara (#13) Junji Ito (#14) Seiji Ozuka (#16) Yoshitaka Naito (#17) Masaaki Sugawara (#18) Masayoshi Kato (#19) Roldan Sangcha'an (#20) Yoshihiro Matsunaga (#21) Bokang Masunyane (#22) Yago Bryan Farias de Morais (#23) Takuya Eizumi (#24) Kosuke Suzuki (#25) Flyweight (#1 Alex Perez, UFC) Joseph Benavidez (#3) Kyoji Horiguchi (#5) Jussier da Silva (#9) Raulian Paiva (#13) Ben Nguyen (#16) Tagir Ulanbekov (#18) Kai Kara-France (#21) Joseph Morales (#22) Malcolm Gordon (#24) Jarred Brooks (#25) Bantamweight (#1 Petr Yan, UFC) Cory Sandhagen (#4) Kyoji Horiguchi (#9) Featherweight (#1 Zabit Magomedsharipov, UFC) Brian Ortega (#4, #20 P4P) A.J. McKee (#21) Lightweight (#1 Justin Gathje, UFC) Mairbek Taisumov (#22) Olivier Aubin-Mercier (#25) Welterweight (#1 Kamaru Usman, UFC) Rory MacDonald (#13) Middleweight (#1 Israel Adesanya, UFC) Darren Till (#5) Anatoly Tokov (#22) Rafael Carvalho (#24) Light Heavyweight (#1 Jiri Prochazka, UFC) Corey Anderson (#3, #17 P4P) Dominick Reyes (#4, #22 P4P) Heavyweight (#1 Francis Ngannou, UFC) Alexander Volkov (#6) MMA in April 2021 Canadian Tournament Combat will host 4 fight cards in April, as the Championship Grand Prix Second Round continues. Canadian Tournament Combat 17 will take place on Friday, Week 1, April in Alberta and will feature fights in the Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round, the card will be headlined by a Championship Grand Prix Second Round contest between Brian Ortega, and Bubba Jenkins. Also on the card a Championship Grand Prix Second Round fight between Mark Hominick and Pat Curran. Canadian Tournament Combat 18 will take place on Friday, Week 2, April in Saskatchewan, and will feature fight in the Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round. The card will be headlined by a Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round bout between Ayaka Hamasaki and Satomi Takano. Also on the card a Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round fight between. Grace Cleveland and Priscilla Gaol. Canadian Tournament Combat 19 will take place on Friday, Week 3, April in Manitoba, and will feature fights in the Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round. The card will be headlined by a Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round battle between Kyoji Horiguchi and Rodrigo Lima. Also on the card a Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round bout between Joseph Morales, and Damacio Page. Canadian Tournament Combat 20 will take place on Friday, Week 4, April in British Columbia, and will feature fights in the Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round. The card will be headlined by a Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round contest between Cris Cyborg and Zarah Fairn dos Santos. Also on the card a Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round fight between Latoya Walker and Gina Carano. Ultimate Fighting Championship The UFC will host 3 fight cards in the month of April. UFC 255: Usman vs. Woodley II will take place on Saturday, Week 1, April. The card will be headlined by a UFC Welterweight Title fight between champion Kamaru Usman and challenger Tyron Woodley. Also on the card a Lightweight contest between Conor McGregor and Charles Oliveira. UFC 256: Shevchenko vs. Andrade will take place on Saturday, Week 2, April. The card will be headlined by a UFC Womens Flyweight Title fight between champion Valentina Shevchenko, and challenger Jessica Andrade. Also on the card a UFC Womens Strawweight Title fight between champion Weili Zhang, and challenger Claudia Gadelha. UFC 257: Ngannou vs. dos Santos II will take place on Saturday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by a UFC Heavyweight Title fight between champion Francis Ngannou and challenger Junior dos Santos. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic. Bellator MMA Bellator will host 2 fight cards in April. Bellator 257: Pitbull vs. Straus V will take place on Friday, Week 1, April. The card will be headlined by a Bellator Featherweight Title Fight between champion Patricio Pitbull, and challenger Daniel Straus. Also on the card a Middleweight bout between Lyoto Machida, and John Salter. Bellator 258: Lima vs. Daley II will take place on Friday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a Bellator Welterweight Title Fight between champion Douglas Lima, and challenger Paul Daley. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Josh Barnett and Justin Wren. Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki KSW will host no cards in April. ONE Championship ONE will host 1 card in the month of April. ONE Bad To The Bone will take place on Friday, Week 2, April. The card will be headlined by a ONE Womens Strawweight Title fight between champion Xiong Jing Nan and challenger Michelle Niccolini. Also on the card a ONE Womens Flyweight Title fight between Mayra Rodrigues, and Colbey Northcutt. Brave Combat Federation Brave will host 1 card in April. Brave CF 36 will take place on Friday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Jamie Sloane and Gideon Drotschie for the Vacant Brave Light Heavyweight Title. Also on the card a fight between Geronimo dos Santos and Oli Thompson for the vacant Brave Heavyweight Title. Absolute Championship Akhmat The ACA will hold 2 events in April. ACA 119: Saidov vs. Silverio II will take place on Saturday, Week 1, April. The card will be headlined by a battle between Aslambek Saidov and Elias Silverio for the vacant ACA Welterweight Title. Also on the card a Flyweight fight between Azamat Kerefov and Murad Magomedov. ACA 120: Abdulvakhabov vs. Bagov will take place on Saturday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by an ACA Lightweight Title fight between champion Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov and challenger Oleg Bagov. Also on the card a Lightweight fight between Artem Reznikov and Luiz Palomino. Professional Fighters League The PFL will host 1 card in April. PFC: Schulte vs. Held II will be held on Friday, Week 2, April. The card will be headlined by a PFL Lightweight Title Fight between champion Nathan Schulte and challenger Marcin Held. Also on the card a Featherweight fight between Steven Siler and Sung Bin Jo. Rizin Fighting Federation Rizin will host 1 card in April. Rizin 27 will be held on Saturday, Week 2, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Tatsuya Kawajiri and Yasuaki Kishimoto for the vacant Rizin Lightweight Title. Also on the card will be a clash between Ryoto Uozomi, and Brett Caswell for the vacant Rizin Flyweight Title. DEEP DEEP will host 2 cards in April. DEEP Hammer will take place on Sunday, Week 1, April. The card will be headlined by a DEEP Welterweight Title fight between champion Shinsho Anzai, and challenger Shigetoshi Iwase. Also on the card a DEEP Bantamweight Title fight between champion Keisuke Fujiwara, and challenger Motonobu Tezuka. DEEP Times of Trouble will take place on Sunday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a DEEP Middleweight Title fight between champion Priscus Fogagnolo, and challenger Ryo Kawamura. Also on the card a Middleweight fight between Oniji Kumagai and Daniel Way. Cage Warriors Cage Warriors will host no cards in April. M-1 Global M-1 will host 1 card in April. M-1 108: Nurov vs. Magomedkerimov will take place on Sunday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Magomed Nurov and Magomed Magomedkerimov for the vacant M-1 Global Welterweight Title. Also on the card a battle between Joseph Henle and Abukar Yandiev for the vacant M-1 Global Middleweight Title. Titan Fighting Championship Titan FC will host no cards in April. Fight Exclusive Night The FEN will host 1 card in April. FEN 29: Kowalski vs Kijanczuk will take place on Sunday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a FEN Light Heavyweight Title fight between champion Adam Kowalski and challenger Rafal Kijanczuk. Also on the card a battle between Tony Hall and Dean Garnett for the vacant FEN Bantamweight Title. Taura MMA Taura MMA will host no cards in April Invicta Fighting Championship Invicta will host 1 card in April. Invicta 45: Anderson vs Zappitella II will take place on Saturday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by an Invicta Atomweight Title fight between champion Alyse Anderson and challenger Alesha Zappitella. Also on the card a Flyweight fight between Erin Blanchfield and Alexa Culp. OKTAGON MMA OKTAGON will host 1 card in April. OKTAGON 18 will take place on Saturday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a battle between Paddy Pimblett and Jay Cucciniello for the vacant OKTAGON Featherweight Title. Also on the card a fight between Jason Ponet and Mateusz Piskorz for the vacant OKTAGON Lightweight Title. Russian Cagefighting Championship The RCC will host no cards in the month of April. Legacy Fighting Alliance The LFA will host 2 cards in April. LFA 105: Esquibel vs Van Soest II will take place Saturday, Week 1, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Jodie Esquibel and Tiffany Van Soest for the vacant LFA Womens Strawweight Title. Also on the card a Featherweight fight between Gilbert Melendez and Vince Murdock. LFA 106: Howard vs. Alvarez will take place on Saturday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a Womens Strawweight fight between Katie Howard and Lynn Alvarez. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Jamelle Jones and Rich Hale. Superior Challenge SC will host no cards in April. Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide The EFC will host 1 card in April. EFC 85 will be held on Saturday, Week 2, April. The card will be headlined by a battle between Armand Scheepers and Anicet Kanyeba for the vacant EFC Welterweight Title. Also on the card a fight between Saxon Delafield and Justin Smith for the vacant EFC Light Heavyweight Title. Fight Nights Global The FNG will be hosting 1 card in April. FNG 98 will take place on Friday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by a battle between Niklas Backstrom and Movlid Khaybulaev for the vacant FNG Featherweight Title. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Andrei Arlovski, and Ilir Latifi. Jungle Fight Championship Jungle Fight will host 1 card in April. Jungle Fight 100 will be held on Saturday, Week 2, April. The card will be headlined by a Jungle Fight Welterweight Title fight between champion Samuel Trinadade, and challenger Joao Zeferino. Also on the card a Welterweight fight between Renato Gomes Gabriel and Wagner Silva. Pancrase Pancrase will host 1 card in April. Pancrase 312 will take place on Saturday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a battle between Masakatsu Ueda and Atsushi Yamamoto for the vacant Bantamweight King of Pancrase Title. Also on the card a Lightweight fight between Takanori Gomi and Shinji Sasaki. Road Fighting Championship Road FC will host no fight cards in April. TKO Major League MMA TKO will host no cards in April Australian Fighting Championship The AFC will host no cards in April. JEWELS JEWELS will host no cards in April Shooto Shooto will host no cards in April King of the Cage The KOTC will host 1 card in April. KOTC Elite Reborn will take place on Friday, Week 3, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Romero Hernandez and Scott Cleve for the vacant KOTC Bantamweight Title. Also on the card a Junior Flyweight bout between Joby Sanchez and Mikey Lovato. ARES Fighting Championship ARES will host 1 card in April. ARES FC 4 will take place on Saturday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Nordine Taleb and Dagomir Zimmer for the vacant ARES FC Middleweight Title. Also on the card a fight between Zoumana Cisse and Teodoras Akstuolis for the vacant ARES FC Heavyweight Title. CES MMA CES MMA will host 1 card in April. CES MMA 62 will take place on Saturday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Norman Paraisy and Teddy Holder for the vacant CES MMA Light Heavyweight Title. Also on the card a Middleweight fight between Ed Gordon and Louis Taylor. Profesjonalna Liga MMA PLMMA will host 1 card in April. PLMMA 82: Bad Intentions will take place on Sunday, Week 4, April. The card will be headlined by a fight between Bojan Velickovic and Marcin Pionke for the vacant PLMMA Welterweight Title. Also on the card a Middleweight fight between Antoni Chmielewski and Marcin Naruszczka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Oh God, the AI matchmaking can be atrocious at times (Ngannou vs. JDS with HW Jones in the co-main, Pitbull vs. Straus V) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Friday, Week 1, April 2021 MAIN EVENT Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Brian "T-City" Ortega (16-1-1NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Bubba "I'm A Bad Man" Jenkins (15-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Underdog: +950) Brian Ortega is more than just a submission threat now, the addition of a powerful, if not extremely technical kickboxing game has made him even more dangerous. His guard and submission game are deadly, and he possesses good sweeps and scrambling ability as well. He submitted Manny Bermudez in the tournaments opening round. Bubba Jenkins has heavy hands and is a very good wrestler, known for constantly pursuing takedowns until he gets his opponents on the ground, where he can control the fight from on top. He ground out a Unanimous Decision victory over highly favored Thiago Tavares in the opening round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "The Machine" Mark Hominick (21-12, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -150) vs. "Paddy Mike" Pat Curran (24-9, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +100) Mark Hominick is an elite striker at 145 lbs, and has strong technical boxing, and brutal low kicks. He can annihilate opponents from the Muay Thai clinch with brutal elbows and knees, and can even land brutal ground and pound if the opportunity arrizes. He came back from an 8 year retirement in his last fight, and passed his first test with flying colors, as he knocked out Charles Jourdain. Pat Curran is a skilled technical boxer, with good footwork, and wrestling, he can take a fight to the ground and control from on top, but has few attacking options on the ground. He won by TKO over Tristan Johnson in the opening round of the tournament. MAIN CARD Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Kazumasa Majima (15-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -190) vs. Jonathan Brookins (17-10, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +150) Kazumasa Majima doesn't have much of a striking game, but once he gets you on the ground he can work strong positional Jiu-Jitsu, while hunting for submissions. He won over Alexandre Bezerra with a Von Flue Choke in the opening round of the tournament. Jonathan Brookins is an okay striker, but his strength comes in when he can use his wrestling to get opponents to the ground an hunt submissions. He submitted Gabriel Varga in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Chad "Money" Mendes (19-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Even: -110) vs. Jung "The Korean Tiger" Young Lee (8-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Even: -110) Chad Mendes was once near the top of the Featherweight Division in the UFC, with his combination of overpowering wrestling, and unending cardio making him a dangerous prospect to deal with, add in a decent submission game, and he is a threat almost anywhere. He submitted Hakeem Dawodu in the tournaments opening round. Jung Young Lee is a powerful striker, who uses overpowering wrestling to get fights to the ground, where he has a deadly submission game, and strong positional Jiu-Jitsu. He knocked out Aleksandr Grozin in just 59 seconds in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "Mean" Hakeem Dawodu (12-2-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Underdog: +170) vs. Tyler Diamond (11-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Favorite: -220) Hakeem Dawodu is a powerful striker, with good footwork, and heavy punches and kicks. His takedown and ground defence is not as strong as it could be. He was submitted by Chad Mendes in the tournaments opening round. Tyler Diamond has heavy hands, and is a strong wrestler with a good top game, that can lead to finishes with either strikes, or submissions. He was submitted by Dylan Tuke in the opening round. Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Rony Jason (16-9-1NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -620) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (9-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +490) Rony Jason has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with skills in kickboxing, and judo can make him very tough to deal with. He is a dangerous striker, but generally will take fights to the ground, where his jiu jitsu game comes into play. He submitted Georgi Karakhanyan in the tournaments opening round. Magomed Yunusilau is a high level Sambo fighter, who likes to bully opponents with wrestling, and take the fight to the ground, where he can finish with either strikes or submissions. He ground out a Unanimous Decision victory over Bekbulat Magomedov in what was 2020's Worst Fight of the Year in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Manny Bermudez (14-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -380) vs. Diego "The Gun" Nunes (23-9, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Underdog: +300) Manny Bermudez is a skilled boxer, but his real strength is on the ground, where his high level Jiu-Jitsu game can tie opponents in knots as he looks for submissions. He was submitted by Brian Ortega in the tournaments opening round. Diego Nunes is an accomplish Muay Thai striker, who has a highly technically skilled kicking game, and can devastate with knees from the clinch. He can defend himself on the ground, but has little in the way of offensive options there. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Jeremy Kennedy in the opening round of the tournament. Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Thiago Tavares (22-11-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -630) vs. Bekbulat Magomedov (19-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +500) Thiago Tavares is a power grappler who is proficient everywhere on the ground, but is at his best on top, working his passes, and looking for submissions in scrambling. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Bubba Jenkins in the tournaments opening round. Bekbulat Magomedov likes to head hunt with his heavy hands, and is a strong wrestler, with a good submission game. He was smothered in a Unanimous Decision loss to Magomed Yunusilau in 2020's Worst Fight of the Year in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "The Newfoundland Terror" Gavin Tucker (13-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Favorite: -400) vs. Dylan "The Nuke" Tuke (5-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +310) Gavin Tucker is a high level student of both Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is dangerous both on the feet with his crisp, powerful striking, and devastating elbows from the Thai clinch, and on the ground with his strong Jiu Jitsu and submission game. He won a Unanimous Decision over Chris Horodecki in the opening round of the tournament. Dylan Tuke is a decent enough striker, with strong wrestling that allows him to get fights to the ground, where he can work his deadly submission game. He submitted Tyler Diamond in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: A.J. "Mercenary" McKee (17-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -270) vs. Jeremy "JBC" Kennedy (16-2-1NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +210) A.J. McKee has a crisp, powerful boxing game, but he can also bully people with his wrestling, and score takedowns, leading to his strong submission game. He knocked out Daniel Torres in the opening round of the tournament. Jeremy Kennedy is a highly trained Muay Thai striker, who loves to keep the fight on the feet, and either use his varied striking game, or bully opponents with wrestling. If he does go down, he has good positional Jiu-Jitsu and a strong submission game. He won a Unanimous Decision over Diego Nunes in the tournaments opening round. PRELIMINARY CARD Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Chris "The Polish Hammer" Horodecki (21-8-1-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -300) vs. Daniel "Tucanao" Torres (10-5-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +230) Chris Horodecki is an accomplished kickboxer, and has a strong technical boxing game, coupled with absolutely devastating kicks, he can stop a takedown, and has some defence on the ground as well. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Gavin Tucker in the opening round of the tournament. Daniel Torres was originally a Shotokan Karate fighter, and still has the good kicking game associated with that, but he has added to it a strong ground game, with good submissions. He was knocked out by A.J. McKee in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "The Truth" T.J. Laramie (12-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -550) vs. Gabriel Varga (1-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +430) T.J. Laramie is a good technical boxer, with powerful high kicks. He likes to wrestle, and if the fight goes to the ground he has a slick submission game from smothering top control. He was submitted by Kyle Nelson in the opening round of the tournament. Gabriel Varga is an absolutely devastating World Calibre kick boxer, whose strikes are equal parts precision and power, and he has excellent footwork, however he has not properly cross-trained, so he has no way to stop a fight going to the ground, and no defence once he is there. He was submitted by Jonathan Brookins in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "Insane" Georgi Karakhanyan (29-12-1-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -340) vs. Aleksandr Grozin (13-3-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +270) Georgi Karakhanyan isn't a great striker, but can wrestle, and take people down, where he can use submissions. He was submitted by Rony Jason in the opening round of the tournament. Aleksandr Grozin is an okay striker, with powerful leg kicks. He will take fights to the ground in order to work ground and pound. He was knock out by Jung Young Lee in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Kyle "The Monster" Nelson (14-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +230) vs. Shuya "Stealth" Kamikubo (12-1-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Favorite: -300) Kyle Nelson is a decent techical striker, but his main strength is in getting a fight to the ground, and working his abolutely deadly submission game. He has little positional skill on the ground. He submitted T.J. Laramie in the tournaments opening round. Shuya Kamikubo has powerful high kicks, but prefers to take fights to the ground, where he can work on submissions, whether from top or bottom. He submitted Will Romero in the tournaments opening round. Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Charles "Air" Jourdain (10-4-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +120) vs. Tristan Johnson (9-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -160) Charles Jourdain is a good technical boxer, with crisp, powerful high kicks and good footwork. He has some takedown and submission defence. He was knocked out by Mark Hominick in the tournaments opening round. Tristan Johnson has some decent technical boxing, and some takedown defence. He has little defence if the fight does get to the ground however. He lost by TKO to Pat Curran in the opening round of the tournament. Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Alexandre "Popo" Bezerra (20-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -830) vs. Will "Leon" Romero (11-7-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +660) Alexandre Bezerra is great in scrambles and transition. His stand up is a work in progress but he has a good chin, and swarming boxing with good takedowns. A brown belt in BJJ, he actually started wrestling before any other combat sports. He was submitted by Kazumasa Majima in the opening round of the tournament. Will Romero is not much of a striker, but his takedowns allow him to get fights to the ground, where he can work with stifling top control. He was submitted by Shuya Kamikubo in the opening round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Brian Ortega (145 lbs) vs. Bubba Jenkins (145 lbs) Mark Hominick (145 lbs) vs. Pat Curran (145 lbs) Kazumasa Majima (145 lbs) vs. Jonathan Brookins (145 lbs) Chad Mendes (145 lbs) vs. Jung Young Lee (145 lbs) Hakeem Dawodu (145 lbs) vs. Tyler Diamond (145 lbs) Rony Jason (145 lbs) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (145 lbs) Manny Bermudez (145 lbs) vs. Diego Nunes (145 lbs) Thiago Tavares (145 lbs) vs. Bekbulat Magomedov (145 lbs) Gavin Tucker (145 lbs) vs. Dylan Tuke (145 lbs) A.J. McKee (145 lbs) vs. Jeremy Kennedy (145 lbs) Chris Horodecki (145 lbs) vs. Daniel Torres (145 lbs) T.J. Laramie (145 lbs) vs. Gabriel Varga (145 lbs) Georgi Karakhanyan (145 lbs) vs. Aleksandr Grozin (145 lbs) Kyle Nelson (145 lbs) vs. Shuya Kamikubo (145 lbs) Charles Jourdain (145 lbs) vs. Tristan Johnson (145 lbs) Alexandre Bezerra (145 lbs) vs. Will Romero (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT DRAW Canadian Tournament Combat 17 Full Fight Card FW Champ: Brian Ortega vs. Bubba Jenkins FW Champ: Mark Hominick vs. Pat Curran FW Champ: Kazumasa Majima vs. Jonathan Brookins FW Champ: Chad Mendes vs. Jung Young Lee FW #1: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Tyler Diamond FW Champ: Rony Jason vs. Magomed Yunusilau FW #1: Manny Bermudez vs. Diego Nunes FW #1: Thiago Tavares vs. Bekbulat Magomedov FW Champ: Gavin Tucker vs. Dylan Tuke FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Jeremy Kennedy FW #1: Chris Horodecki vs. Daniel Torres FW #1: T.J. Laramie vs. Gabriel Varga FW #1: Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Aleksandr Grozin FW Champ: Kyle Nelson vs. Shuya Kamikubo FW #1: Charles Jourdain vs. Tristan Johnson FW #1: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Will Romero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 FW Champ: Brian Ortega vs. Bubba Jenkins FW Champ: Mark Hominick vs. Pat Curran FW Champ: Kazumasa Majima vs. Jonathan Brookins FW Champ: Chad Mendes vs. Jung Young Lee FW #1: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Tyler Diamond FW Champ: Rony Jason vs. Magomed Yunusilau FW #1: Manny Bermudez vs. Diego Nunes FW #1: Thiago Tavares vs. Bekbulat Magomedov FW Champ: Gavin Tucker vs. Dylan Tuke FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Jeremy Kennedy FW #1: Chris Horodecki vs. Daniel Torres FW #1: T.J. Laramie vs. Gabriel Varga FW #1: Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Aleksandr Grozin FW Champ: Kyle Nelson vs. Shuya Kamikubo FW #1: Charles Jourdain vs. Tristan Johnson FW #1: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Will Romero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majster_93 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 FW Champ: Brian Ortega vs. Bubba Jenkins FW Champ: Mark Hominick vs. Pat Curran FW Champ: Kazumasa Majima vs. Jonathan Brookins FW Champ: Chad Mendes vs. Jung Young Lee FW #1: Hakeem Dawodu vs. Tyler Diamond FW Champ: Rony Jason vs. Magomed Yunusilau FW #1: Manny Bermudez vs. Diego Nunes FW #1: Thiago Tavares vs. Bekbulat Magomedov FW Champ: Gavin Tucker vs. Dylan Tuke FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Jeremy Kennedy FW #1: Chris Horodecki vs. Daniel Torres FW #1: T.J. Laramie vs. Gabriel Varga FW #1: Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Aleksandr Grozin FW Champ: Kyle Nelson vs. Shuya Kamikubo FW #1: Charles Jourdain vs. Tristan Johnson FW #1: Alexandre Bezerra vs. Will Romero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 Friday, Week 1, April 2021 Live From Red Deer, Alberta PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Alexandre "Popo" Bezerra (20-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Florianapolos, Brazil, Favorite: -830) vs. Will "Leon" Romero (11-7-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Underdog: +660) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Alexandre 'Popo' Bezerra takes on Will 'Leon' Romero. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:52) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:52) Bezerra misses a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:52) Romero misses with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Romero confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Bezerra uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 14:31) A one-two from Romero fails to land. (Rd 1 - 14:11) Bezerra chooses to shoot in on Romero. (Rd 1 - 14:11) The takedown is completed, Romero is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Bezerra tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Bezerra passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Romero starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 13:49) The scramble results in Romero having his back taken! (Rd 1 - 13:33) Bezerra attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 13:33) The rear naked choke is in deep, Romero has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 13:01) By submission, the winner is Alexandre Bezerra! Official Result: Alexandre 'Popo' Bezerra defeats Will 'Leon' Romero (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Alexandre Bezerra praises his team at Gracie Fusion, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Bezerra says that he was working on that choke during training and that he is glad that it paid off. FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Charles "Air" Jourdain (10-4-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Underdog: +120) vs. Tristan Johnson (9-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Digby, Nova Scotia, Favorite: -160) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Charles 'Air' Jourdain battles Tristan Johnson. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 14:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Johnson connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Jourdain uses a right jab and also hits a wicked left uppercut! (Rd 1 - 13:58) Johnson is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 13:58) Jourdain quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Johnson! (Rd 1 - 13:58) Jourdain fires away with punches and Johnson is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 13:58) Johnson goes limp for a second, referee Herb Dean leaps in to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 13:43) Charles 'Air' Jourdain takes the win by knock out! Official Result: Charles 'Air' Jourdain defeats Tristan Johnson (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Charles Jourdain gives a name-check to everyone at Zugec Ultimate Martial Arts, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Pat Curran would be a particularly good contest. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kyle "The Monster" Nelson (14-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Huntsville, Ontario, Underdog: +230) vs. Shuya "Stealth" Kamikubo (12-1-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Kanagawa, Japan, Favorite: -300) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Kyle 'The Monster' Nelson battles Shuya 'Stealth' Kamikubo. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Nelson chooses to shoot in on Kamikubo. (Rd 1 - 14:46) Kamikubo cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 14:39) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Nelson keeps very tight to Kamikubo, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Kamikubo glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Nelson. (Rd 1 - 14:11) Nelson keeps tight to Kamikubo, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:57) Kamikubo grabs Nelson and draws him in close, smothering him. (Rd 1 - 13:26) Nelson fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 13:03) For the moment Nelson is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:43) Kamikubo gets an underhook, and that gives him enough control to force them up to their feet. (Rd 1 - 12:43) They end up standing in a tight clinch, and it's hard to see which fighter, if either, has the advantage. (Rd 1 - 12:27) With control of the clinch, Kamikubo tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:27) Kamikubo has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 12:07) Kamikubo attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 12:07) Nelson gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep! (Rd 1 - 12:07) Shockingly, Kamikubo loses it! Nelson pops his arm free, and has somehow survived! (Rd 1 - 12:07) Kamikubo smartly reacts by securing side control once again. (Rd 1 - 11:29) Nelson tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Kamikubo. (Rd 1 - 11:18) Kamikubo attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 11:18) Nelson gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 10:59) By submission, the winner is Shuya Kamikubo! Official Result: Shuya 'Stealth' Kamikubo defeats Kyle 'The Monster' Nelson (Submission (Kimura) in 4:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Shuya Kamikubo praises his team at Reversal Gym Tachikawa ALPHA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Kyle Nelson and praises his performance. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker. FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "Insane" Georgi Karakhanyan (29-12-1-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Favorite: -340) vs. Aleksandr Grozin (13-3-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Talitsa, Russia, Underdog: +270) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, 'Insane' Georgi Karakhanyan faces Aleksandr Grozin. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Grozin stalks forward, pressuring Karakhanyan. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Karakhanyan fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:51) Grozin connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Moving forward constantly, Grozin is pressuring Karakhanyan. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Karakhanyan fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Grozin lands a jab and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 14:07) Grozin shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:07) Grozin gets the takedown! Karakhanyan pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 13:47) Grozin doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 13:28) Karakhanyan smothers Grozin with close control, stopping him from posturing up. (Rd 1 - 13:00) Grozin throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:37) Karakhanyan pulls Grozin down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 12:18) For the moment Grozin is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Karakhanyan attempts to grab an arm of Grozin from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Grozin pulls his arm free, brilliantly moving to side control in the same moment. (Rd 1 - 11:38) Grozin fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Grozin blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 11:02) Looking to catch his breath, Grozin is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:35) Grozin blocks Karakhanyan as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Grozin fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Grozin blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 09:40) Grozin throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Grozin blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 09:09) Grozin tries to lock Karakhanyan in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 09:09) Karakhanyan stops Grozin from applying it. (Rd 1 - 08:51) Grozin blocks Karakhanyan as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 08:34) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 08:26) Karakhanyan throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 08:21) Grozin seizes the chance and grabs Karakhanyan into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:11) Grozin is trying to muscle Karakhanyan up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:11) Grozin can't do it though, Karakhanyan defended it well. (Rd 1 - 07:54) Grozin is looking to muscle Karakhanyan back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:54) Karakhanyan out-wrestles him though. (Rd 1 - 07:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 07:30) With control of the clinch, Karakhanyan tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 07:30) Karakhanyan has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 07:16) Karakhanyan pounds away, but Grozin calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 07:05) Karakhanyan blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Karakhanyan fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 06:35) Grozin tries to pull guard on Karakhanyan but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 06:22) Karakhanyan pounds away, but Grozin isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:05) Karakhanyan blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 05:46) Karakhanyan throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 05:24) Karakhanyan blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 05:06) Karakhanyan fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Grozin tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Referee Herb Dean decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Karakhanyan fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:00) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Karakhanyan hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Grozin hits a jab and also lands cleanly with a powerful straight right! (Rd 1 - 03:52) Karakhanyan hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 1 - 03:52) Aleksandr Grozin takes the win by knock out! Official Result: Aleksandr Grozin defeats 'Insane' Georgi Karakhanyan (Knock Out (Punch) in 11:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Aleksandr Grozin name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Georgi Karakhanyan and praises his toughness. FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "The Truth" T.J. Laramie (12-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Windsor, Ontario, Favorite: -550) vs. Gabriel Varga (1-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +430) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Truth' T.J. Laramie goes up against Gabriel Varga. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 14:50) Laramie lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 14:50) Varga finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Laramie appeared to be going for a takedown, but Varga took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Varga throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 14:20) Varga fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Laramie with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:07) Laramie appeared to be going for a takedown, but Varga took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:07) Varga lands a left jab, but Laramie avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 13:43) A tentative jab from Laramie lands. (Rd 1 - 13:43) Varga throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 13:32) Varga hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 13:14) Laramie looked like he was going to shoot, but Varga simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 13:14) A jab is wide from Varga, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Varga confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 13:05) Varga can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Laramie with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:01) Laramie backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Varga comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Laramie is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 1 - 13:01) A big right hand catches Laramie flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 1 - 12:56) Varga hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Laramie continues to cover up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:48) Laramie eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason he is still upright! (Rd 1 - 12:48) The referee pulls Varga away, stopping the fight! Laramie is left slumped against the cage, dazed and wobbling. (Rd 1 - 12:48) That looked like a late call, referee Mario Yamasaki should have gotten in there earlier. (Rd 1 - 12:43) By TKO, the winner is Gabriel Varga! Official Result: Gabriel Varga defeats 'The Truth' T.J. Laramie (TKO (Strikes) in 2:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Gabriel Varga name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Gabriel Varga says that he knows that beating T.J. Laramie is a big upset but that he always believed in himself. FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Chris "The Polish Hammer" Horodecki (21-8-1-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: London, Ontario, Favorite: -300) vs. Daniel "Tucanao" Torres (10-5-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, Underdog: +230) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Chris 'The Polish Hammer' Horodecki takes on Daniel 'Tucanao' Torres in the CTC Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Horodecki looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:49) A jab is wide from Horodecki, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Horodecki comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:33) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Torres, but Horodecki was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Horodecki lands two left hands and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Torres chooses to shoot in on Horodecki. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Horodecki gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 13:59) Torres fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Torres throws some elbows but Horodecki isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 13:15) Torres drops some elbows on Horodecki but they're all taken comfortably on the arms or pushed away. (Rd 1 - 13:02) Torres pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 12:51) Torres attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 12:51) Horodecki was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Torres ends up in side control. (Rd 1 - 12:19) Torres keeps Horodecki guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:54) Torres fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 11:35) Torres holds Horodecki in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs. (Rd 1 - 11:19) In side control, Torres throws a couple of punches designed to keep Horodecki guessing. (Rd 1 - 10:56) Torres keeps Horodecki guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:32) Torres tries to lock Horodecki in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 10:32) Horodecki defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 10:14) Torres tries to lock Horodecki into an armbar. (Rd 1 - 10:14) Horodecki gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 09:34) Daniel Torres takes the victory by way of submission! Official Result: Daniel 'Tucanao' Torres defeats Chris 'The Polish Hammer' Horodecki (Submission (Armbar) in 5:26 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Daniel Torres thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Showing respect, Daniel Torres praises Horodecki for his skill and toughness. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. A.J. "Mercenary" McKee (17-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Long Beach, California, Favorite: -270) vs. Jeremy "JBC" Kennedy (16-2-1NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Surrey, British Columbia, Underdog: +210) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The main card opens with A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee going head to head with Jeremy 'JBC' Kennedy. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:49) Kennedy appeared to be going for a takedown, but McKee took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 14:49) A jab lands from McKee, but Kennedy evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 14:29) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 14:06) Kennedy comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:06) McKee misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:06) McKee falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 1 - 14:06) Kennedy fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 1 - 13:52) McKee comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Kennedy hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:52) McKee lands a left jab but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 1 - 13:29) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land. (Rd 1 - 13:29) McKee doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Kennedy doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 13:12) McKee stalks forward, pressuring Kennedy. (Rd 1 - 13:12) Kennedy manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 13:12) McKee hits a left hand but Kennedy evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 12:58) McKee comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 12:58) Kennedy hit a counter right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:58) McKee lands a left hand and then he catches Kennedy with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:42) McKee connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 12:37) Kennedy seizes the chance and grabs McKee into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Kennedy is trying to muscle McKee up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Kennedy manages it and controls McKee up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 12:10) Kennedy traps McKee up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 12:10) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 1 - 11:38) An ugly but effective tactic, Kennedy is pressing McKee up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 1 - 11:38) They dirty box each other at that range for thirty seconds or so. (Rd 1 - 11:04) Kennedy looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but McKee works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 10:45) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:45) Kennedy uses a right jab but fails to land a body kick. (Rd 1 - 10:45) McKee uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 10:30) A jab lands from McKee, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Kennedy misses with a right jab but hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:15) McKee lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 09:53) McKee connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:36) McKee comes forward. (Rd 1 - 09:36) Kennedy fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 09:36) McKee throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 09:19) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 08:55) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:55) Kennedy misses a left hook and gets countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 08:36) McKee comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 08:36) Kennedy hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:36) McKee can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 08:23) McKee comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:23) Kennedy manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:23) McKee throws a one-two, but Kennedy was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 08:13) McKee lands a left hand and then catches Kennedy with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:58) McKee steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Kennedy throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 07:58) McKee misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 07:37) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:37) Kennedy misses with a right jab but lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 07:37) With quick hands, McKee punches in bunches with four rapid strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 07:12) The two fighters warily engage. (Rd 1 - 07:12) McKee nails a right cross. Kennedy misses with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 06:52) McKee attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:52) Kennedy throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 06:52) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for McKee. (Rd 1 - 06:37) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 06:06) Kennedy forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:06) McKee hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 06:06) A one-two from Kennedy fails to land. (Rd 1 - 05:49) McKee moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Kennedy into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:49) Kennedy hit a counter right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:49) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for McKee. (Rd 1 - 05:40) For the first time, McKee is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 05:30) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 05:01) Kennedy wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:01) McKee can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:01) Kennedy appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Kennedy seizes the chance and grabs McKee into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Kennedy tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 1 - 04:46) The trip doesn't work, McKee blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:25) McKee attempts to wrestle Kennedy to the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:25) The takedown doesn't work, Kennedy blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Using his wrestling skills, Kennedy is trying to push McKee up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:01) He does so and now has McKee pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Kennedy smothers McKee up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Kennedy and McKee remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 03:00) McKee wrestles back against Kennedy, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Moving forward constantly, McKee is pressuring Kennedy. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Kennedy manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 02:34) A jab hits home from McKee and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Kennedy hits a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:22) McKee lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:16) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Kennedy. (Rd 1 - 02:16) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Referee Dan Miragliotta signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 1 - 02:16) Kennedy is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 02:03) McKee closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:03) McKee fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Kennedy with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Kennedy scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 01:50) A jab lands from McKee, but Kennedy avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Setting it up with excellent timing, Kennedy comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:31) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and McKee is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Kennedy throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:59) McKee tries to sweep Kennedy but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Kennedy keeps very tight to McKee, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:30) McKee tries to get double underhooks on Kennedy so that he can get some control, but can't get them. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Kennedy doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Kennedy blocks McKee as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up. (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 McKee is the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee defeats Jeremy 'JBC' Kennedy (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: A.J. McKee gives a name-check to everyone at Bodyshop MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Brian Ortega and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. A lively, charismatic speaker, A.J. McKee is great at using these interviews to sell himself. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Newfoundland Terror" Gavin Tucker (13-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Favorite: -400) vs. Dylan "The Nuke" Tuke (5-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Dublin, Ireland, Underdog: +310) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, 'The Newfoundland Terror' Gavin Tucker battling Dylan 'The Nuke' Tuke. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:55) Tucker comes forward. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Tuke hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Tucker fools Tuke with a feint. (Rd 1 - 14:55) Tucker can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 14:38) Tucker comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 14:38) Tuke lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:38) A jab hits home from Tucker and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Tuke. (Rd 1 - 14:13) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Tuke is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Tucker hits a right jab and also hits a good kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 13:54) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Moving forward constantly, Tucker is pressuring Tuke. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Tuke hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Tucker feints an attack that leaves Tuke slightly off balance. (Rd 1 - 13:34) A quick flurry of punches from Tucker sees one of three hit home and then he hits Tuke with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 13:11) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Tuke hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 13:11) Tucker scores with one punch out of a sudden flurry but doesn't find the mark with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 12:50) Tuke shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:50) Tuke gets a single leg takedown! Tucker pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 12:43) The clock runs down as Tucker is being smothered against the ground by Tuke. (Rd 1 - 12:19) Tuke peppers Tucker with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 1 - 12:00) Tuke gets pushed away, and ends up standing over Tucker, who is on his back. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Tuke motions for Tucker to stand up, which he does. (Rd 1 - 11:37) Tuke limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 1 - 11:27) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 10:51) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:51) Tucker slips past a right hook and counters with a quick right jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 10:33) Tucker comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 10:33) Tuke manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:33) Tucker can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Tuke with a hard low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 10:14) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Tuke misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Tucker comes in with a jab and a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Moving forward constantly, Tucker is pressuring Tuke. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Tuke manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Tucker fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Tucker steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Tuke hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Tuke falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 1 - 09:20) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Tucker. (Rd 1 - 09:06) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Tucker comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Tuke tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Tucker comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing four of them, and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Tucker steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Tuke manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Tucker hits a right hand but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 1 - 08:10) Tuke has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 1 - 08:05) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 07:38) Tucker comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:38) Tuke misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 07:38) Tucker can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 07:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 07:23) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Tuke doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Tucker scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 07:03) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Tucker comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Tuke hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Tucker can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he catches Tuke with a hard low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 06:10) Tucker comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 06:10) Tuke fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 06:10) Tucker throws a one-two, but Tuke was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 06:05) Tucker is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 06:05) Tuke can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 1 - 05:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 05:53) Tuke scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:53) Tucker hits a jab and also hits a spin kick. (Rd 1 - 05:33) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 05:20) Limping heavily, Tuke is struggling to move around. (Rd 1 - 05:09) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 05:09) Tucker hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 05:09) Tuke is off-target with a jab but lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:01) Tucker backs off but does not look at all steady on his feet, he has clearly been rocked by that last blow! (Rd 1 - 05:01) Tuke lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Tucker got a partial block that saved him. (Rd 1 - 04:38) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Tucker counters a right hand with a right jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Tucker steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Tuke throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Tucker can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Tuke with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Tucker comes forward, walking down Tuke. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Tuke hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:02) A jab hits home from Tucker and then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Tucker scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Tuke lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Tucker dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a solid left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Tuke limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Tucker comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Tuke lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Two jabs hit home from Tucker and then he hits Tuke with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:52) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Tuke misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Tucker comes in with a right jab and a quick kick. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Tuke limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Tucker comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Tuke hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Tucker lands a jab and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Tucker comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Tuke lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Tucker comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then he catches Tuke with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Tucker comes forward, walking down Tuke. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Tuke lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:55) A jab hits home from Tucker and then he hits Tuke with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Tuke can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Tucker comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Tuke hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:32) A one-two from Tucker fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Tucker attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Tuke manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Tucker fails to land with a combo that ended with a spinning back kick. (Rd 1 - 01:09) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Tucker is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Tuke is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take. (Rd 1 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Tuke steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 00:55) A jab hits home from Tucker and then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:38) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Tuke hits a jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Tucker hits a jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 00:05) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Tucker misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Tuke attacks with two jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Tucker. (Rd 1 - 00:00) 'The Newfoundland Terror' Gavin Tucker wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: 'The Newfoundland Terror' Gavin Tucker defeats Dylan 'The Nuke' Tuke (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Gavin Tucker praises his team at Titans MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Tuke for a tough fight. He knows how to talk himself up, and certainly benefits from getting a live microphone in front of him. FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Thiago Tavares (22-11-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Florianapolis, Brazil, Favorite: -630) vs. Bekbulat Magomedov (19-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Makhachkala, Russia, Underdog: +500) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Thiago Tavares battles Bekbulat 'Restless' Magomedov. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Ricardo Almeida, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Tavares is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 14:39) Tavares looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 14:39) An outside leg trip sweeps Magomedov down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling half guard! (Rd 1 - 14:26) Tavares begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 14:26) He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Magomedov tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Tavares doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 13:51) Tavares fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 13:34) Tavares blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 13:23) Tavares fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 12:59) Tavares attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 1 - 12:59) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Magomedov starts a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 12:44) As Tavares goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Magomedov quickly tries to grab it. (Rd 1 - 12:44) Magomedov ends up having to pull half guard, unable to secure the leg. (Rd 1 - 12:44) Magomedov made a tactical error there, going for the leg was absolutely the wrong move in that situation. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Tavares throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:10) Magomedov tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 11:53) In half guard, Tavares catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Tavares throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 11:15) Magomedov tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Tavares doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 11:02) Tavares punches down at Magomedov, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 10:40) Magomedov bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 1 - 10:40) There wasn't enough separation though, Tavares is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 10:19) Tavares tries to lock Magomedov in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 10:19) Magomedov defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Magomedov tries to pull guard on Tavares but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Tavares tries to lock Magomedov into a kimura. (Rd 1 - 09:28) Magomedov defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 08:58) Tavares blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Tavares attempts to arm triangle Magomedov from side control. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Magomedov fights off the arm triangle attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:07) Tavares blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 07:55) Tavares throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 07:31) Magomedov tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 07:11) The lack of progress forces referee Herb Dean to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 06:57) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:57) Tavares works his way to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 06:51) Tavares looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 1 - 06:51) He trips Magomedov, sending him down! (Rd 1 - 06:51) The takedown allows Tavares to take the back of Magomedov. (Rd 1 - 06:38) Tavares increases his control by applying a body triangle. (Rd 1 - 06:17) With the body triangle on tight, Tavares tries to flatten Magomedov out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 06:17) Magomedov gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 05:53) By submission, the winner is Thiago Tavares! Official Result: Thiago Tavares defeats Bekbulat 'Restless' Magomedov (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:07 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Thiago Tavares praises his team at Team Tavares, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says he has a lot of respect for Bekbulat Magomedov and praises his toughness. FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Manny Bermudez (14-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Abington, Massachusetts, Favorite: -380) vs. Diego "The Gun" Nunes (23-9, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio Grande so Sul, Brazil, Underdog: +300) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Manny Bermudez against Diego 'The Gun' Nunes. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Nunes comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:47) It looked like we were about to see Bermudez try and get some grappling started, but Nunes was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Nunes hits a left jab and then hits Bermudez with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 14:30) Nunes connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 14:19) A jab lands from Nunes, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 13:59) Nunes hits a left hand, but Bermudez avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 13:37) Nunes lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Bermudez. (Rd 1 - 13:14) Nunes throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 13:09) Bermudez takes the chance and grabs Nunes into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 12:59) Bermudez attempts a trip to put Nunes on the ground. (Rd 1 - 12:59) The trip doesn't work, Nunes blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 12:40) Nunes looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:40) It doesn't work, Bermudez defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Clinched with Bermudez, Nunes looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Nunes can't get Bermudez down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 12:12) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Nunes lands a left hand and then hits Bermudez with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 11:30) Bermudez had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 11:30) Stepping in, Nunes throws four quick punches, two of which land, but Bermudez avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 11:04) Nunes can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 10:45) Nunes lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:26) A jab lands from Nunes, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 1 - 10:10) Nunes can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 09:48) Showing good hand speed, Nunes lands a flurry of three punches and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:27) Nunes uses a left jab, but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 1 - 09:05) Nunes looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:05) A jab is wide from Nunes, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 08:54) Nunes can't connect with a jab, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 08:38) It looked like we were about to see Bermudez try and get some grappling started, but Nunes was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Nunes throws some strikes and a spin kick, but Bermudez defended against them all. (Rd 1 - 08:32) Nunes is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 08:22) Nunes can't connect with a jab, but then catches Bermudez with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Nunes confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:01) A punch from Nunes fails to land. (Rd 1 - 07:44) Nunes moves in on Bermudez, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 07:44) Bermudez appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Nunes took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 07:44) Nunes can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 07:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 07:29) Nunes can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Bermudez with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:26) Nunes moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:12) A jab is wide from Nunes, but then he catches Bermudez with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Circling warily, Bermudez is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Nunes tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 1 - 06:50) Bermudez comes in and grabs Nunes in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 06:41) Bermudez attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Nunes on the ground. (Rd 1 - 06:41) Bermudez can't get the trip, as Nunes wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 06:24) Clinched with Bermudez, Nunes looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 06:24) Nunes gets the takedown! Bermudez pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 06:13) For the moment Nunes is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 05:56) Nunes fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 05:28) Bermudez raises his legs and tries to get Nunes into a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 05:28) Nunes brilliantly spins out of the attempt and gets side control. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Nunes pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Bermudez tries to pull guard on Nunes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Nunes tries to pound on Bermudez with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Nunes blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Nunes throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Nunes fires away with elbows but Bermudez doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Bermudez tries to move to guard, but Nunes doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Nunes throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Nunes blocks Bermudez as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Nunes attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Bermudez defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Bermudez struggles and gets half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Looking to catch his breath, Nunes is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Nunes feels Bermudez prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Nunes fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Bermudez tries to get full guard on Nunes but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Nunes fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Nunes feels Bermudez prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. (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 Nunes down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Diego 'The Gun' Nunes wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Diego 'The Gun' Nunes defeats Manny Bermudez (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Diego Nunes praises his team at Evolucao Thai MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says he has a lot of respect for Manny Bermudez and praises his toughness. The camera loves Diego Nunes, so even when he has nothing notable to say he still benefits from these post-fight interviews. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Rony "Jason" Mariano Bezerra (16-9-1NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Quixada, Brazil, Favorite: -620) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Underdog: +490) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Rony 'Jason' Mariano Bezerra fighting Magomed Yunusilau. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:50) Bezerra hits a couple of minor right hands, but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 1 - 14:50) Slipping, Bezerra crashes to the floor, ending up on his back. (Rd 1 - 14:40) In comes Yunusilau looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 1 - 14:40) Yunusilau is quick, Bezerra can't stop him getting side control. (Rd 1 - 14:27) Yunusilau throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Yunusilau blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 13:47) Yunusilau throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 13:28) Bezerra tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 13:16) Yunusilau throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 12:54) Yunusilau keeps Bezerra guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:31) Yunusilau blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 12:13) Yunusilau throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 11:55) Yunusilau blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 11:44) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Bezerra confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 11:31) Yunusilau may have been aiming to get in close, but Bezerra aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 11:31) A jab is wide from Bezerra, but then he scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 11:16) Yunusilau may have been aiming to get in close, but Bezerra aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 11:16) Bezerra can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Yunusilau with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 10:56) Bezerra can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 10:32) Bezerra hits a right hand, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 10:24) Yunusilau is able to grab Bezerra. (Rd 1 - 10:14) Yunusilau starts trying to set-up up a suplex. (Rd 1 - 10:14) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a suplex! He gets side control of it! (Rd 1 - 10:00) Yunusilau tries to ensnare Bezerra in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 10:00) Bezerra defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 09:21) Bezerra tries to move to guard, but Yunusilau doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 09:07) Yunusilau fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:44) Bezerra tries to pull guard on Yunusilau but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Yunusilau throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 08:17) Yunusilau throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Yunusilau blocks Bezerra as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 07:44) Yunusilau throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 07:25) Bezerra tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 07:07) Yunusilau tries to ensnare Bezerra in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 07:07) Bezerra blocks it. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Yunusilau blocks Bezerra as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 06:32) The lack of progress forces referee Dan Miragliotta to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Yunusilau steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Bezerra connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 06:03) A jab is wide from Bezerra, but then he catches Yunusilau with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Yunusilau gets hold of Bezerra. (Rd 1 - 05:44) Yunusilau is trying to push Bezerra so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:44) He does so and now has Bezerra pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:30) Yunusilau shows his grappling ability by trapping Bezerra up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:30) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Yunusilau tries to keep him up against the cage, but Bezerra works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Yunusilau uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The takedown is successful, Bezerra pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Yunusilau throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Bezerra tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Yunusilau doesn't let his arm get taken. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Yunusilau keeps very tight to Bezerra, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Yunusilau leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Bezerra. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Yunusilau punches down at Bezerra, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Bezerra attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Yunusilau doesn't let his arm get taken. (Rd 1 - 01:52) In guard, Yunusilau is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Bezerra tries to pull Yunusilau in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:18) With no progress being made, referee Dan Miragliotta stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Bezerra hits a right hand, but Yunusilau avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) A jab hits home from Bezerra and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Bezerra throws a one-two, but Yunusilau was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Yunusilau takes the chance and grabs Bezerra into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Yunusilau tries to wrestle Bezerra backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:21) Yunusilau does it, Bezerra is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:06) An ugly but effective tactic, Yunusilau is pressing Bezerra up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 1 - 00:06) The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Yunusilau. (Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Magomed Yunusilau! Official Result: Magomed Yunusilau defeats Rony 'Jason' Mariano Bezerra (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Magomed Yunusilau gives a name-check to everyone at Krepost Fight Club, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Magomed Yunusilau says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate him during training and that he's delighted to have caused the upset and proved the bookies wrong. FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. "Mean" Hakeem Dawodu (12-2-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +170) vs. Tyler Diamond (11-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Oroville, California, Favorite: -220) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which 'Mean' Hakeem Dawodu takes on Tyler Diamond. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Dawodu, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Dawodu confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Dawodu hits a left hand, but Diamond evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Diamond may have been setting up to shoot, but Dawodu aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Dawodu connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:20) Diamond shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:20) Diamond has the takedown! Dawodu pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 14:13) Diamond fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 1 - 14:01) Diamond begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 14:01) Dawodu keeps his half guard secure. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Diamond throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 12:27) Diamond pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Looking to catch his breath, Diamond is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Diamond punches down at Dawodu, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 11:26) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 11:20) Diamond uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:20) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 11:12) Diamond pounds away, but Dawodu calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 10:52) Diamond fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 10:32) Diamond looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 10:32) He can't find a way past half guard. (Rd 1 - 09:22) Diamond tries to pound on Dawodu, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 09:05) Diamond throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 08:38) Diamond fires off some rights, but Dawodu isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 08:27) Diamond throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 08:09) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 07:58) Attacking with intent, Dawodu scores with three out of a flurry of three punches and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:37) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Diamond, but Dawodu was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 07:37) A jab hits home from Dawodu and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 07:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Diamond comes in fast, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 07:23) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Diamond pounds away on Dawodu, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Diamond looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Diamond struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. (Rd 1 - 05:50) Diamond punches down at Dawodu, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 05:31) Diamond pounds away but Dawodu deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 05:12) Diamond throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Diamond throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Diamond throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 04:03) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 03:56) Diamond shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:56) The takedown is completed, Dawodu is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:56) He continues to enjoy a 100% takedown completion rate in this fight. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Diamond pounds away with rights, but Dawodu covers up and only a couple manage to get through. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Diamond fires away with right hands, but Dawodu doesn't take much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Diamond fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Diamond keeps Dawodu guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Diamond throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Diamond punches down at Dawodu, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Diamond fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 01:13) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Diamond appeared to be going for a takedown, but Dawodu took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Dawodu fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Diamond with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:49) There's a very quick takedown attempt from Diamond. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Diamond has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Diamond tries to ensnare Dawodu in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Dawodu defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Diamond pounds away on Dawodu, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Diamond fires off some rights, but Dawodu isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of Diamond. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Tyler Diamond! Official Result: Tyler Diamond defeats 'Mean' Hakeem Dawodu (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks Tyler Diamond praises his team at Team Alpha MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Charles Jourdain would probably be a great contest. He is a class act as an interviewee, he carries himself like a superstar. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Chad "Money" Mendes (19-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Hanford, California, Even: -110) vs. Jung "The Korean Tiger" Young Lee (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Daegu, South Korea, Even: -110) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Chad 'Money' Mendes battling Jung 'The Korean Tiger' Young Lee. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:46) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Lee initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Mendes fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Lee hits a left hand but Mendes evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Lee stalks forward, pressuring Mendes. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Mendes hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:04) Lee throws three punches, but Mendes defended successfully against them all. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 13:41) Lee misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Mendes to attack with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:25) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 12:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Lee misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 12:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 12:37) Mendes counters a right hand with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 12:18) Lee comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:18) Mendes throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:18) A jab hits home from Lee and then he catches Mendes with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Lee misses with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Lee deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid. (Rd 1 - 11:41) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 11:19) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:19) Lee misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Mendes to attack with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 11:09) An errant finger caught Lee in the eye, he backs off clutching his face. (Rd 1 - 11:09) He gets a few moments to recover. (Rd 1 - 11:09) The fight restarts. (Rd 1 - 11:09) Lee rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 11:00) Moving forward constantly, Lee is pressuring Mendes. (Rd 1 - 11:00) Mendes tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 11:00) Lee throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Mendes avoids them all. (Rd 1 - 10:37) Lee steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 10:37) Mendes lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:13) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:13) Lee dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 1 - 10:01) That last shot may have done some damage, Mendes is backing off and trying to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady! (Rd 1 - 10:01) Lee tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Mendes slips past it at the very last possible second. (Rd 1 - 09:54) Mendes clears his head and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Lee forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Mendes tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 09:49) A one-two from Lee fails to land. (Rd 1 - 09:35) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Lee steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 09:14) A one-two from Lee fails to land. (Rd 1 - 08:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 08:51) Lee counters a right hand with a nice high roundhouse kick. (Rd 1 - 08:42) Lee sees that Mendes is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Mendes just covers up, leaning on the cage, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds! (Rd 1 - 08:42) Lee moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Mendes is rocked again! (Rd 1 - 08:38) Lee sees an opportunity and lands a massive head kick! Mendes is knocked out cold! (Rd 1 - 08:24) Jung 'The Korean Tiger' Young Lee takes the win by knock out! Official Result: Jung 'The Korean Tiger' Young Lee defeats Chad 'Money' Mendes (Knock Out (Kick) in 6:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jung Young Lee praises his team at Team Lakay, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and he replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Diego Nunes and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here. FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kazumasa Majima (15-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Yamaguchi, Japan, Favorite: -190) vs. Jonathan Brookins (17-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Underdog: +150) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Kazumasa Majima taking on Jonathan Brookins. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Ricardo Almeida, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Majima shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:54) The takedown is successful, Brookins pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 14:44) Majima doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 14:31) Brookins pulls Majima down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 14:15) Majima doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 14:03) Brookins tries to pull Majima in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 1 - 13:56) Majima tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 13:56) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Brookins starts a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 13:43) Brookins manages to come out on top, with Majima pulling half guard. (Rd 1 - 13:25) Brookins keeps Majima guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:06) Majima gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 13:06) There wasn't enough separation though, Brookins is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 12:43) Brookins keeps Majima guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:26) Brookins blocks Majima as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 12:14) Brookins tries to ensnare Majima in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 12:14) Majima doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. (Rd 1 - 11:38) Majima tries to pull guard on Brookins but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 11:27) Looking to catch his breath, Brookins is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Majima tries to move to guard, but Brookins doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 10:55) Brookins fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 10:31) Majima takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard. (Rd 1 - 10:16) Brookins pounds away, but Majima calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 10:03) Majima uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 1 - 10:03) There wasn't enough separation though, Brookins is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 09:44) Brookins fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Brookins keeps Majima guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:05) Brookins fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 1 - 08:41) Brookins blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 08:21) Brookins punches down at Majima, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 07:59) Brookins attempts to kimura Majima from side control. (Rd 1 - 07:59) Majima stops Brookins from applying it. (Rd 1 - 07:19) Majima tries to move to guard, but Brookins doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 07:08) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Brookins looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:53) Brookins lands a flurry of three quick punches and then hits Majima with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Majima shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Majima couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Brookins hops in place on the other. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Majima uses the position to drive Brookins up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:12) Looking for a takedown, Majima drops down and gets hold of a leg. Brookins remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the cage. (Rd 1 - 06:12) Majima twists Brookins down to the floor and manages to get side control! (Rd 1 - 05:52) Majima keeps Brookins guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Brookins tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 05:06) Majima attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 05:06) Brookins doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Majima blocks Brookins as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Majima throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Brookins tries to pull guard on Majima but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Majima throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Majima blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Majima fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Brookins tries to pull guard on Majima but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Referee Dan Miragliotta decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 02:31) There's a takedown attempt from Majima. (Rd 1 - 02:31) He has the takedown! Brookins pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Majima fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Brookins tries to pull Majima in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Majima fires off a few punches. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Majima throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Majima doesn't let Brookins pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Majima doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Majima feels Brookins prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Majima keeps tight to Brookins, peppering him with short strikes. (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 give the result in favour of Majima. (Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Kazumasa Majima! Official Result: Kazumasa Majima defeats Jonathan Brookins (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Kazumasa Majima thanks everyone connected to PANCRASEism for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Daniel Torres would be someone he'd like to compete against. CO-MAIN EVENT FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Machine" Mark Hominick (21-12, 1-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Favorite: -150) vs. "Paddy Mike" Pat Curran (24-9, 1-0 CTC, From: Crystal Lake, Illinois, Underdog: +110) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Machine' Mark Hominick battles 'Paddy Mike' Pat Curran in the CTC Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Hominick attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Curran hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Hominick comes in fast with three quick punches, landing two of them, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 1 - 14:23) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 14:01) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:01) Curran hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:01) Hominick nails two quick punches from a flurry and then hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 13:32) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 12:54) Moving forward constantly, Hominick is pressuring Curran. (Rd 1 - 12:54) Hominick steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Curran. (Rd 1 - 12:54) A one-two from Hominick fails to land. (Rd 1 - 12:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 12:39) Hominick misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 12:17) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Curran hits a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:43) Hominick scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 11:21) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Hominick throws a right head kick but doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Curran tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 11:09) Hominick comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 11:09) Curran throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:09) Hominick lands a jab and then he hits Curran with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 10:49) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:49) Curran misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 10:49) Hominick hits a left jab but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Hominick steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Curran misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:27) Hominick uses a left jab but can't connect with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:11) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 09:49) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Curran hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Hominick doesn't hit with any of three quick punches but hits a wicked right head kick! (Rd 1 - 09:29) Curran is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 09:29) Hominick senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 09:29) Hominick pounds away, Curran is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 1 - 09:29) The referee jumps in and saves Curran from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 09:14) By TKO, the winner is Mark Hominick! Official Result: 'The Machine' Mark Hominick defeats 'Paddy Mike' Pat Curran (TKO (Strikes) in 5:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Mark Hominick praises his team at Revolution Fight Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Mark Hominick says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Pat Curran. Mark Hominick proved to be a charismatic interviewee. MAIN EVENT FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Brian "T-City" Ortega (16-1-1NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Torrance, California, Favorite: -1200) vs. Bubba "I'm A Bad Man" Jenkins (15-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Coconut Creek, Florida, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Brian 'T-City' Ortega fights Bubba 'I'm A Bad Man' Jenkins in the CTC Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Our cageside judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Ricardo Almeida, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 30:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 29:52) There's a takedown attempt from Jenkins, showing great power and speed. (Rd 1 - 29:52) Ortega cannot stop the takedown and only catches Jenkins in half guard. (Rd 1 - 29:45) Jenkins fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 29:21) Ortega works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position. (Rd 1 - 29:21) He may regret that choice, as it gives Jenkins the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 1 - 29:05) Jenkins throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 28:40) Ortega tries to pull guard on Jenkins but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 28:26) Jenkins throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 28:02) Jenkins blocks Ortega as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 27:43) Jenkins throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 27:25) Ortega tries to pull guard on Jenkins but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 27:05) Jenkins drops three elbows but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 26:53) Jenkins blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 26:40) Jenkins punches down at Ortega, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 26:10) Ortega tries to pull guard on Jenkins but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 25:57) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 25:42) Jenkins shoots in hard and fast on Ortega. (Rd 1 - 25:42) Jenkins has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 25:32) Jenkins throws some elbows but Ortega deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 25:15) Jenkins blocks Ortega as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 24:58) Looking to catch his breath, Jenkins is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 24:30) Jenkins blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 24:14) Jenkins fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 23:48) Jenkins blocks Ortega as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 23:34) Jenkins fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 1 - 23:17) Ortega tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 23:03) Jenkins throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 22:36) Ortega tries to pull guard on Jenkins but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 22:21) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 22:11) There's a takedown attempt from Jenkins, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 22:11) Ortega cannot stop the takedown, Jenkins drove in with too much power. (Rd 1 - 22:11) Ortega ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Jenkins, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 22:02) Jenkins pounds away, but Ortega calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 21:50) Ortega hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 1 - 21:20) Jenkins smothers Ortega up against the cage wall. (Rd 1 - 20:44) Jenkins looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Ortega from a seated position onto his back. (Rd 1 - 20:44) He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 20:12) Ortega hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 1 - 19:50) Jenkins pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 19:31) Ortega hits Jenkins with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 1 - 19:07) Jenkins tries to pound on Ortega, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 18:50) Ortega hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 18:29) Jenkins tries to improve his position. (Rd 1 - 18:29) Ortega doesn't let Jenkins get the mount. (Rd 1 - 18:02) Ortega hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 17:39) With no progress being made, referee Mario Yamasaki separates the two fighters. (Rd 1 - 17:31) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 17:31) Jenkins wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 17:23) Jenkins is trying to push Ortega so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 17:23) Ortega isn't going anywhere though. (Rd 1 - 17:09) Jenkins is trying to push Ortega so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 17:09) Jenkins doesn't manage it though, Ortega defended it well. (Rd 1 - 16:54) Jenkins attempts to pick Ortega up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 16:54) He gets Ortega up! Jenkins slams him down, ending up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 16:37) Jenkins begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 16:37) Ortega allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 16:22) Somehow, the scramble leaves Jenkins under the north-south control of Ortega. (Rd 1 - 16:05) Ortega seems to be looking for a north-south choke. (Rd 1 - 16:05) Jenkins blocks the choke and tries to scramble, but Ortega secures side control too quickly. (Rd 1 - 15:40) In side control, Ortega catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 15:17) Ortega blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 15:02) Ortega attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 15:02) Jenkins gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep! (Rd 1 - 15:02) Ortega loses the hold! Somehow Jenkins got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though. (Rd 1 - 15:02) Jenkins is still under side control though and so the threat of more submission attempts remains. (Rd 1 - 14:33) Jenkins tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 14:14) Ortega tries to lock Jenkins in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 14:14) Jenkins blocks it. (Rd 1 - 13:54) Ortega blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 13:39) Ortega tries to ensnare Jenkins in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 13:39) Jenkins stops Ortega from applying it. (Rd 1 - 13:16) Jenkins tries to move to guard, but Ortega doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Ortega fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 1 - 12:30) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 12:25) Jenkins looked like he was about to shoot, but Ortega stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Ortega tries to suck Jenkins to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Jenkins cannot prevent it, and is sucked into the guard. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Ortega tries to sweep Jenkins but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 11:38) In guard, Jenkins is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:22) Jenkins punches down at Ortega, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Ortega grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Jenkins into a triangle choke. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Jenkins defends well against it. (Rd 1 - 10:17) Jenkins throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 1 - 09:59) Ortega, working from the bottom, clips Jenkins with an elbow. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Jenkins throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 09:31) Ortega reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 1 - 09:31) Jenkins defends it. (Rd 1 - 09:12) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 08:59) Moving in fast, Ortega wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 08:44) Ortega tries to lock his legs around the waist of Jenkins, wanting to pull him down to the floor. (Rd 1 - 08:44) Ortega gets it, Jenkins is now trapped in his guard. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Ortega attempts to grab an arm of Jenkins from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 08:29) Jenkins fends off Ortega, and doesn't give up an arm. (Rd 1 - 08:13) Time slips away as Jenkins successfully keeps Ortega stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 07:39) Jenkins throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Ortega attempts to secure an arm. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Ortega gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out! (Rd 1 - 06:39) The winner, by submission; Brian Ortega! Official Result: Brian 'T-City' Ortega defeats Bubba 'I'm A Bad Man' Jenkins (Submission (Armbar) in 23:21 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Brian Ortega praises his team at Black House MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Asked about the finish, Brian Ortega reveals that he had been working on that submission in particular during training and that he is happy that all the hard work paid off. Attendance: 1,991 Gate Reciepts: $262,812 Sponsorship: $58,238 Ad Revenue: $828,789 Merchandise: $6,049 Fighter Pay: $259,118 (Highest Paid: Brian Ortega, $49,434) Drug Testing: $12,000 Production: $43,848 Profit: $840,922 Critical Rating: 71% Commercial Rating: 65% Fight of the Night: Mark Hominick vs. Pat Curran KO of the Night: Jung Young Lee (vs. Chad Mendes) Submission of the Night: Brian Ortega (vs. Bubba Jenkins) TOURNAMENT DRAW News - Brian Ortega has announced that he will be taking a hiatus from MMA competition, though not how long. A replacement is being sought for Ortega in the tournament. - Japan has recognized MMA as a regulated sport. This means the sport will be properly monitored by official, and there will be random drug testing for competitors. - Drug test results have come back for Canadian Tournament Combat 16, and all fighters have tested clean. - ARES FC have closed their Featherweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - M-1 Global have closed their Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. Other Promotions Shows Bellator 257: Pitbull vs. Straus V (Friday, Week 1, April 2021) Title Result: Patricio Frieire Has Made His Fourth Successful Defence of the Bellator Featherweight Title. Fight of the Night: Karl Moore vs. Vadim Nemkov KO of the Night: Karl Moore (vs. Vadim Nemkov) Submission of the Night: Patricio Freire (vs. Daniel Straus) LFA 105: Esquibel vs. Van Soest II (Saturday, Week 1, April 2021) Title Result: Tiffany Van Soest Won The Vacant LFA Womens Strawweight Title Fight of the Night: Matt Dixon vs. Cristiano Souza KO of the Night: Rafael Barbosa (vs. Andrew Salas) Submission of the Night: A.J. Agazarm (vs. Carrington Banks) Performance Bonus: Matt Dixon vs. Cristiano Souza UFC 255: Usman vs. Woodley II (Saturday, Week 1, April 2021) Title Result: Kamaru Usman Makes His Second Successful Defence Of the UFC Welterweight Title Fight of the Night: Conor McGregor vs. Charles Oliveira KO of the Night: Tafon Nchukwi (vs. Marvin Vettori) Submission of the Night: Damon Jackson (vs. Eduardo Garagorri) ACA 119: Saidov vs. Silverio II (Saturday, Week 1, April 2021) Title Result: Aslambek Saidov Won The Vacant ACA Welterweight Title. Fight of the Night: Azamat Kerefov vs. Murad Magomedov KO of the Night: Rodrigo Praia (vs. Abdul-Rakhman Dudaev) Submission of the Night: Azamat Kerefov (vs. Murad Magemedov) Performance Bonus: Mateusz Lazowski DEEP Hammer (Sunday, Week 1, April 2021) Title Result: Shisho Anzai Made His First Successful Defence of the DEEP Welterweight Title Title Result: Keisuke Fujiwara Made His First Successful Defence of the DEEP Bantamweight Title Fight of the Night: Atticus Bear vs. Ikkei Nagamura KO of the Night: Atticus Bear (vs. Ikkei Nagamura) Submission of the Night: Hideki Kadowaki (vs. Mu Gyeom Choi) Predictions Majster_93: 9/16 (56%) Round 2 Total: 29/48 (60%) vladjarca: 8/16 (50%) Round 2 Total: 25/48 (52%) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Friday, Week 2, April 2021 MAIN EVENT Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Ayaka Hamasaki (20-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -1130) vs. Satomi "Sarami" Takano (14-12, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +900) Ayaka Hamasaki is a decent striker, with excellent footwork, who likes to take people to the ground to work her deadly submission game. She won by TKO over Jessica Delboni in the first round of the tournament. Satomi Takano is a Pankration fighter, with a decent kicking game, and good takedown, and submission defence. She won a Unanimous Decision over Linda Mihalec in the opening round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Grace "Thai Kitten" Cleveland (6-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -260) vs. Priscilla "Thathi" Gaol (9-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +200) Grace Cleveland is a highly trained Muay Thai striker, who likes to keep the fight on the feet. She has decent takedown and submission defence, and can devastate from the Muay Thai clinch. She won by TKO over Tomo Maesawa in the first round of the tournament. Priscilla Gaol is a highly technical striker, and can cause damage with elbows and knees from the Thai clinch, but prefers to drag the fight to the ground, where she works sound positional Jiu-Jitsu, looking for submissions. Gaol is a replacement for Amber Brown, who failed a drug test after her first round fight. Gaol's last fight was a 23 second knock out of Shino VanHoose that earned her a spot in the championship bracket. MAIN CARD Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Mina Kurobe (14-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -380) vs. Kanna Asakura (17-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Underdog: +300) Mina Kurobe is a veteran competitor, trained in the arts of Judo. She doesn't have much threat on the feet, but she likes to throw things to the floor, and get on opponents to work for submissions. She submitted Saori Ishioka in the first round of the tournament. Kanna Asakura is the young up and comer of the division, a strong wrestler, with a good kicking game. She likes to get fights to the ground, where she can use her strong top game to rain down ground and pound. Her opening round bout was stopped by the referee, and she defeated Megumi Morioka by TKO due to a cut. Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Herica Tiburcio (12-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -330) vs. Naho "Sugi Rock" Sugiyama (13-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Underdog: +260) Herica Tiburcio is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. She has heavy hands, but prefers to take the fight to the ground, and work her strong submission game. She submitted Arielle Souza in the opening round of the tournament. Naho Sugiyama is a Jiu-Jitsu player with almost no striking skill to speak of, but is known for her good positional ability on the ground, and decent submission skills. She submitted Elise Reed in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Tessa "The Typhoon" Simpson (6-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Underdog: +250) vs. "The Alpha Female" Catherine Costigan (7-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Favorite: -320) Tessa Simpson is a high level jiu-jitsu player, with creative striking, who likes to get to the ground, and pressure her opponents with strong grappling. She won a Unanimous Decision over Misaki Takamoto in her last fight. Catherine Costigan is a kickboxer, with excellent leg kicks, and is also trained on the ground where she can work submissions. She submitted Natalie Hills in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Ashley "Smashley" Cummins (8-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -200) vs. Alyssa "Tiny Tim" Garcia (6-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +150) Ashley Cummins has a varied, and skilled striking game, and can work from the Thai clinch to cause damage. She has decent takedown, and submission defence. She won a Unanimous Decision over Stephanie Frausto in the tournaments opening round. Alyssa Garcia is a wrestler, who likes to take opponents down and work from on top with smothering control. She ground out a Unanimous Decision over Jillian DeCoursey in the tournaments opening round. Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (8-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Bad Girl" Jujeath Nagaowa (4-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950) Kyra Batara has decent striking, but likes to bully opponents with wrestling, and take the fight to the ground, where she can work from on top with smothering control, but not much in the way of attacking options. She won a Unanimous Decision over Liz McCarthy in the tournaments opening round. Jujeath Nagaowa is a kickboxer, with decent technical boxing and good footwork, though not much can be said for the remainder of her skill set. She won by TKO over Andy Nguyen in the first round of the tournament. Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Lindsey "Damsel" VanZandt (8-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -240) vs. Kelly "Wildfire" D'Angelo (5-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Underdog: +190) Lindsey VanZandt is a Jiu Jitsu student, who has decent technical striking, and can smother opponents from on top. She has excellent submission defence, but little in the way of threat on the ground. She won a Unanimous Decision over Janaisa Morandin in the first round of the tournament. Kelly D'Angelo is a strong technical boxer, with good takedown defence. She TKO'd Simona Soukupova in just 54 seconds in the first round of the tournament. Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Tomo Maesawa (13-12, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +140) vs. Janaisa "Evil Princess" Morandin (10-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Favorite: -180) Tomo Maesawa doesn't have much of a striking game, and likes to bully people with wrestling, and get to the ground where she can attack with submissions. She lost by TKO to Grace Cleveland in the first round of the tournament. Janaisa Morandin is a strong Muay Thai striker, with solid punches and kicks, and the ability to cause damage from the Thai plum. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Lindsey VanZandt in the tournaments opening round. Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Saori "Shooting Star" Ishioka (15-13, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Favorite: -190) vs. Elise Reed (2-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +150) Saori Ishioka has not even the rudiments of a striking game, but likes to use the throws of her judo background to get the fight to the ground, where her strong scrambles, and top control are weapons. She was submitted by Mina Kurobe in the opening round of the tournament. Elise Reed is a striker, particular skilled in boxing. She has no ground game, and has trouble stopping submissions. She was submitted by Naho Sugiyama in the first round of the tournament. PRELIMINARY CARD Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Arielle Souza (7-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Favorite: -470) vs. Natalie "The Kilapino" Hills (2-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +370) Arielle Souza doesn't have much in the way of striking, but she likes to take the fight to the ground, where she can work sound positional Jiu-Jitsu, leading to either submissions, or ground and pound. She was submitted by Herica Tiburcio in the tournaments first round. Natalie Hills is a skilled striker, with a strong kicking game, she has no ground game or takedown defence. She was submitted by Catherine Costigan in her last fight. Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jillian "Lionheart" DeCoursey (4-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Favorite: -1200) vs. Shino VanHoose (7-7-1NC, 0-1-1NC CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +950) Jillian DeCoursey doesn't exactly have a great striking game, but if she can get the fight to the ground, she can work a strong jiu-jitsu game, and look for submissions. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Alyssa Garcia in the tournaments first round. Shino VanHoose is a mediocre fighter at best, and now she has missed weight for the fight, she will not advance in the tournament, even if she wins. She was knocked out in 23 seconds by Priscilla Gaol in her last fight. Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Megumi Morioka (3-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Favorite: -830) vs. Linda "F109" Mihalec (2-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +660) Megumi Morioka has heavy hands, but her main strength is in taking people down, and working toward submissions on the ground. Morioka lost to Kanna Asakura by TKO due to a cut in the tournaments opening round. Linda Mihalec is a mixed martial artist, with some decent technical boxing, and some positional ability on the ground. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Satomi Takano in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Misaki Takamoto (15-15-4, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Even: -110) vs. Jessica Delboni (10-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Even: -110) Misaki Takamoto is a Judo practitioner, who is getting to be a bit past her prime. She has decent scrambles on the ground. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Tessa Simpson in the opening round of the tournament. Jessica Delboni has powerful high kicks, and good takedowns that lead into her deadly submission game. She lost by TKO to Ayaka Hamasaki in the tournaments opening round. Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Stephanie "Macaquinha" Frausto (6-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +100) vs. Simona "Lil Evil" Soukupova (6-7-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -110) Stephanie Frausto is a striker with a strong kicking game, with decent takedown, and submission defence. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Ashley Cummins in the tournaments opening round. Simona Soukupova is a Muay Thai striker, with decent leg kicks, and work from the Thai clinch. She has decent submission defence if it goes to the ground. She lost by TKO to Kelly D'Angelo in the tournaments opening round. Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Liz "Lightning" McCarthy (2-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -180) vs. Andy "The CrAsian" Nguyen (6-10, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +140) Liz McCarthy is a striker, with a solid kicking game, and good takedown and submission defence. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Kyra Batara in the opening round of the tournament. Andy Nguyen is a kickboxer, with a decent technical kicking game. She also has some skill on the ground. She lost by TKO to Jujeath Nagaowa in the tournaments opening round. Weigh-In Results Ayaka Hamasaki (105 lbs) vs. Satomi Takano (105 lbs) Grace Cleveland (105 lbs) vs. Priscilla Gaol (105 lbs) Mina Kurobe (105 lbs) vs. Kanna Asakura (105 lbs) Herica Tiburcio (105 lbs) vs. Naho Sugiyama (105 lbs) Tessa Simpson (105 lbs) vs. Catherine Costigan (105 lbs) Ashley Cummins (105 lbs) vs. Alyssa Garcia (105 lbs) Kyro Batara (105 lbs) vs. Jujeath Nagaowa (105 lbs) Lindsey VanZandt (105 lbs) vs. Kelly D'Angelo (105 lbs) Tomo Maesawa (105 lbs) vs. Janaisa Morandin (105 lbs) Saori Ishioka (105 lbs) vs. Elise Reed (105 lbs) Arielle Souza (105 lbs) vs. Natalie Hills (105 lbs) Jillian DeCoursey (105 lbs) vs. Shino VanHoose (108 lbs)* Megumi Morioka (105 lbs) vs. Linda Mihalec (105 lbs) Misaki Takamoto (105 lbs) vs. Jessica Delboni (105 lbs) Stephanie Frausto (105 lbs) vs. Simona Soukupova (105 lbs) Liz McCarthy (105 lbs) vs. Andy Nguyen (105 lbs) * Shino VanHoose failed to make weight for her fight. The bout will proceed at a catchweight of 108 lbs, and VanHoose will yield 20% of her purse to Jillian DeCoursey. Regardless of the result of the fight VanHoose will not advance in the tournament, should she advance a replacement will be found for her. TOURNAMENT DRAW Canadian Tournament Combat 18 Full Fight Card WAW Champ: Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Satomi Takano WAW Champ: Grace Cleveland vs. Priscilla Gaol WAW Champ: Mina Kurobe vs. Kanna Asakura WAW Champ: Herica Tiburcio vs. Naho Sugiyama WAW Champ: Tessa Simpson vs. Catherine Costigan WAW Champ: Ashley Cummins vs. Alyssa Garcia WAW Champ: Kyra Batara vs. Jujeath Nagaowa WAW Champ: Lindsey VanZandt vs. Kelly D'Angelo WAW #1: Tomo Maesawa vs. Janaisa Morandin WAW #1: Saori Ishioka vs. Elise Reed WAW #1: Arielle Souza vs. Natalie Hills WAW #1: Jillian DeCoursey vs. Shino VanHoose WAW #1: Megumi Morioka vs. Linda Mihalec WAW #1: Misaki Takamoto vs. Jessica Delboni WAW #1: Stephanie Frausto vs. Simona Soukupova WAW #1: Liz McCarthy vs. Andy Nguyen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 20, 2020 Author Share Posted December 20, 2020 Friday, Week 2, April 2021 Live From Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan PRELIMINARY CARD Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Liz "Lightning" McCarthy (2-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Milwaukie, Oregon, Favorite: -180) vs. Andy "The CrAsian" Nguyen (6-10, 0-1 CTC, From: Bossier City, Louisiana, Underdog: +140) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the prelims with Liz 'Lightning' McCarthy going up against Andy 'The CrAsian' Nguyen. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:47) McCarthy steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Nguyen manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:47) McCarthy connects with a nice jab and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:27) A jab is wide from McCarthy, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:08) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 13:52) McCarthy connects with a nice jab and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 13:27) McCarthy forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:27) Nguyen fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 13:27) A jab hits home from McCarthy and then she hits Nguyen with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 13:09) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:09) McCarthy counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:46) McCarthy uses a left jab but misses a high kick. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Nguyen hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 12:25) McCarthy lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:09) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:09) Nguyen uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 12:09) McCarthy lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 11:47) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 11:16) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 10:55) McCarthy comes forward. (Rd 1 - 10:55) McCarthy moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Nguyen. (Rd 1 - 10:55) McCarthy lands a jab and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 10:40) McCarthy comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 10:40) Nguyen manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:40) McCarthy can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 10:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 09:46) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:46) Nguyen uses a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 09:46) McCarthy lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:29) Looking a bit tense, Nguyen moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:18) Nguyen doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:18) McCarthy finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 08:55) A jab hits home from McCarthy and then she hits Nguyen with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:55) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Nguyen. (Rd 1 - 08:42) McCarthy initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:42) Nguyen throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 08:42) McCarthy fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 1 - 08:20) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 08:01) McCarthy comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 08:01) Nguyen scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 08:01) McCarthy lands a jab and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:48) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 07:48) Nguyen lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:48) McCarthy nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 07:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:25) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 06:59) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 06:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 06:37) Nguyen hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:37) McCarthy finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Referee Marc Goddard calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Nguyen. (Rd 1 - 06:26) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor. (Rd 1 - 06:26) Referee Marc Goddard signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 1 - 06:11) McCarthy forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Nguyen manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 06:11) A jab lands from McCarthy but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 05:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 05:30) Nguyen warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 05:30) McCarthy can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Nguyen with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:08) McCarthy comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 05:08) Nguyen hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 05:08) McCarthy uses a left jab but Nguyen evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:58) McCarthy is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 04:50) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) McCarthy lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Nguyen lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:29) McCarthy moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Nguyen into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Nguyen hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:29) McCarthy uses a left jab but Nguyen avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:04) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:04) McCarthy slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 03:43) McCarthy comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Nguyen hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:43) McCarthy can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:18) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:44) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:19) McCarthy comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Nguyen hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:19) A jab is wide from McCarthy, but then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 01:59) It looked like we were about to see Nguyen try and get some grappling started, but McCarthy was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:59) McCarthy hits a left jab and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 01:59) A strike has re-opened the cut under the eye of Nguyen. (Rd 1 - 01:42) McCarthy steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Nguyen scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 01:42) A jab lands from McCarthy but Nguyen avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Nguyen misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. McCarthy comes in with a quick left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:04) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:36) McCarthy comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Nguyen hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:36) McCarthy can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:26) McCarthy dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:01) McCarthy hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Nguyen is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have McCarthy down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Liz 'Lightning' McCarthy the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Liz 'Lightning' McCarthy defeats Andy 'The CrAsian' Nguyen (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Liz McCarthy praises his team at Team Quest, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Liz McCarthy says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Andy Nguyen. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Stephanie "Macaquinha" Frausto (6-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Madera, California, Underdog: +100) vs. Simona "Lil Evil" Soukupova (6-7-1, 0-1 CTC, From: London, England, Favorite: -110) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Stephanie 'Macaquinha' Frausto going head to head with Simona 'Lil Evil' Soukupova. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:54) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Frausto is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:29) Soukupova hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 14:02) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 13:27) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 13:27) Soukupova misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Frausto to attack with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 13:01) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:01) Soukupova misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 12:50) The big reach advantage that Frausto has was evident there. (Rd 1 - 12:35) Frausto stalks forward, pressuring Soukupova. (Rd 1 - 12:35) Soukupova throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 12:35) Frausto throws a two-punch combo but Soukupova avoids both. (Rd 1 - 12:08) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Soukupova hits a jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 12:08) Frausto uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 11:49) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 11:29) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Frausto comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Soukupova throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 10:54) Frausto lands a left jab but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 10:28) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 10:28) Soukupova slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 10:10) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 10:10) Frausto is off-target with a head kick and, now off balance, gets countered with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:59) Frausto moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Frausto uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:52) Soukupova hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:31) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 09:02) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Frausto misses a jab and also doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Soukupova misses a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 08:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Soukupova misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Frausto attacks with a left jab and a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 08:03) Soukupova looks to have been cut under her eye. (Rd 1 - 07:33) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 07:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:02) Soukupova hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:02) Frausto misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:40) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 06:40) Frausto slips past a right hook and counters with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 06:18) Coming forward, Soukupova is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 06:18) Frausto uses a left jab, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 06:02) Without taking too much damage, Soukupova is able to clinch with Frausto. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Using her wrestling skills, Soukupova is trying to push Frausto up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Soukupova achieves it, pinning Frausto to the cage. (Rd 1 - 05:39) Soukupova tries to get Frausto into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 05:39) She gets it and now has Frausto in trouble. (Rd 1 - 05:28) From the clinch, Frausto takes a knee to the chest, but there wasn't much power behind it. (Rd 1 - 05:11) Soukupova misses a knee strike, but maintains her control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:39) From the clinch, Soukupova hits Frausto with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Frausto blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Using the clinch, Soukupova drives a knee into the chest of Frausto, but didn't get much force behind it. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Frausto pulls free of the clinch after taking a beating. (Rd 1 - 03:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Soukupova misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a jab and a low kick that can't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Frausto attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Soukupova hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Frausto throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Taking a few gulps of breath, Frausto is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Frausto misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Soukupova is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Frausto misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Soukupova comes in with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:55) With Soukupova bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 1 - 01:55) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Referee Mario Yamasaki signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 1 - 01:55) Looking a bit tense, Frausto moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Frausto is off-target with a jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Soukupova lands a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Frausto doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Soukupova misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Soukupova glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 01:01) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Frausto uses a body kick but it is parried away. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Soukupova can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Frausto misses with a big right hand, allowing Soukupova to counter with a quick left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Soukupova is the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Simona 'Lil Evil' Soukupova is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Simona 'Lil Evil' Soukupova defeats Stephanie 'Macaquinha' Frausto (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Simona Soukupova thanks all of her sponsors for backing her, and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Simona Soukupova gives a show of respect for her opponent. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Misaki Takamoto (15-15-4, 0-1 CTC, From: Nagano, Japan, Even: -110) vs. Jessica Delboni (10-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Even: -110) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Misaki Takimoto facing Jessica Delboni. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 14:49) Takimoto misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Delboni comes in with a left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Delboni comes forward, walking down Takimoto. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Takimoto hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Delboni throws a two-punch combo but Takimoto avoids both. (Rd 1 - 14:06) Takimoto looks like she wants to shoot but is wary of getting hit on the way in. (Rd 1 - 14:06) A jab hits home from Delboni and then she hits Takimoto with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:40) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:04) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 13:04) Takimoto misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Delboni attacks with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Delboni comes forward, walking down Takimoto. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Takimoto fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 12:46) Delboni lands a left hand and then she hits Takimoto with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:24) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 11:46) Delboni throws a one-two, but Takimoto was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 11:33) Seizing the opportunity, Takimoto clinches. (Rd 1 - 11:27) Using her wrestling skills, Takimoto is trying to push Delboni up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:27) She does so and now has Delboni pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 11:13) Takimoto looks for a foot stomp but Delboni works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 1 - 10:46) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 10:46) Takimoto misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 10:15) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Delboni counters a right hand with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Delboni lands a left hand and then hits Takimoto with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:32) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:32) Takimoto uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 09:32) Delboni lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:19) Takimoto acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight. (Rd 1 - 09:05) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Takimoto moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 08:40) Delboni lands a left hand and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 08:19) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 08:19) Delboni misses with a big right hand, allowing Takimoto to counter with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 08:02) Takimoto looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Delboni simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 08:02) Delboni hits a left jab and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 08:02) Takimoto wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 07:52) Delboni quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Takimoto! (Rd 1 - 07:52) Delboni pounds away and Takimoto is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 1 - 07:34) Delboni gets over excited trying to finish the fight and leaves herself open to being swept! Takimoto scrambles for position. (Rd 1 - 07:34) Takimoto somehow ends up on top of Delboni in north-south position. (Rd 1 - 07:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Takimoto pounds away with elbows to the stomach, but can't get any power behind them. (Rd 1 - 07:10) Delboni tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Takimoto. (Rd 1 - 06:56) Delboni takes a few elbows to the midsection, but there's not much behind them. (Rd 1 - 06:39) Takimoto blocks Delboni as she tries to scramble. (Rd 1 - 06:29) Takimoto throws some elbows to the body, albeit with not much in the way of power. (Rd 1 - 06:18) Delboni tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Takimoto. (Rd 1 - 06:03) Takimoto throws some elbows to the body, albeit with not much in the way of power. (Rd 1 - 05:45) Delboni tries to move from under Takimoto, but can't get free. (Rd 1 - 05:36) Takimoto tries to move to side control, but Delboni sensed the shift in weight and scrambles. (Rd 1 - 05:23) The scramble sees Delboni up first, only to be grabbed in a waist lock from behind. (Rd 1 - 05:08) Grappling from behind, Takimoto attempts to wrestle Delboni to the ground. (Rd 1 - 05:08) Takimoto gets the takedown with apparent ease, Delboni could do nothing to stop it. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Delboni winds up on her hands and knees, Takimoto above. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Takimoto fires away with punches, and Delboni is stung by several big shots. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Takimoto pounds away, but Delboni calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Delboni scrambles back to her feet, but Takimoto has back control. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Grappling from behind, Takimoto attempts to wrestle Delboni to the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Delboni is soon on her way to the ground, Takimoto gets the takedown with ease. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Takimoto is on top of a turtled up Delboni. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Takimoto unloads with some right hands, but Delboni deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Delboni takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Controlling Delboni from behind, Takimoto tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Delboni keeps her composure, and Takimoto cannot get past her takedown defence. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Takimoto blocks an attempt to break free of back control. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Takimoto looks to drag Delboni down while holding her from behind. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Delboni is soon on her way to the ground, Takimoto gets the takedown with ease. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Delboni lands face-first, and Takimoto holds on to take her back! (Rd 1 - 02:26) Takimoto tries to increase her control by getting both hooks in, but Delboni blocks it. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Delboni tries to turn over and sweep Takimoto but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Takimoto tries to put Delboni in a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Delboni fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Delboni tries a roll, but doesn't budge Takimoto. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Takimoto attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Delboni doesn't allow the arm to go under her chin. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Delboni tries to turn over and sweep Takimoto but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Takimoto attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Delboni defends herself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Delboni tries to move Takimoto off her back but can't. (Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Delboni the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jessica Delboni! Official Result: Jessica Delboni defeats Misaki Takimoto (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Jessica Delboni thanks all her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Jessica Delboni says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Misaki Takimoto. She is a class act as an interviewee, she carries herself like a superstar. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Megumi Morioka (3-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Japan, Favorite: -830) vs. Linda "F109" Mihalec (2-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Richmond, Kentucky, Underdog: +660) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Megumi Morioka goes head to head with Linda 'F109' Mihalec. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Adelaide Byrd, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:55) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Mihalec moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Morioka into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Mihalec confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 14:25) Mihalec fails to find a home for her jab, but then she catches Morioka with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:05) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 13:39) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 13:39) Morioka gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 13:39) Morioka misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Mihalec comes in with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 13:23) There's a takedown attempt from Morioka. (Rd 1 - 13:23) Mihalec almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Morioka holds the other. (Rd 1 - 13:23) Morioka drives Mihalec up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:06) Mihalec is trapped against the cage and Morioka hits her with a quick elbow. (Rd 1 - 12:53) With the cage trapping Mihalec, Morioka looks to try and take her down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 1 - 12:53) Mihalec cannot stop the takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:53) Morioka takes the back of Mihalec directly off the takedown. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Morioka gets into a really dominant position by applying a body triangle. (Rd 1 - 12:05) Morioka pounds away and Mihalec struggles to deal with them. (Rd 1 - 11:53) Morioka, with the body triangle, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 11:53) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Morioka has Mihalec flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 1 - 11:33) The winner, by submission; Megumi Morioka! Official Result: Megumi Morioka defeats Linda 'F109' Mihalec (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:27 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Megumi Morioka gives a name-check to everyone at Mach Dojo, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Jillian "Lionheart" DeCoursey (4-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Queens, New York, Favoirte: -1200) vs. Shino VanHoose (7-7-1NC, 0-1-1NC CTC, From: Boise, Idaho, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Jillian 'Lionheart' DeCoursey faces Shino VanHoose. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 14:49) DeCoursey may have been setting up to shoot, but VanHoose aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 14:49) VanHoose fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:38) VanHoose doesn't look like she has much left in the tank. (Rd 1 - 14:33) There's a takedown attempt from DeCoursey. (Rd 1 - 14:33) DeCoursey gets the takedown! VanHoose pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 14:23) DeCoursey begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 14:23) DeCoursey gets past, but VanHoose stops her at half guard. (Rd 1 - 13:29) DeCoursey pounds away on VanHoose, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 13:29) The referee jumps in and saves VanHoose from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 13:11) Jillian DeCoursey takes the victory by way of TKO! Official Result: Jillian 'Lionheart' DeCoursey defeats Shino VanHoose (TKO (Strikes) in 1:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jillian DeCoursey gives a name-check to everyone at Long Island MMA, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Asked who she wants to fight next, she says that she'll fight whoever is put in front of her, but she thinks Lindsey Vanzandt would be a particularly good contest. There's no doubt about it that she knows how to talk with the best of them, her natural charisma shined here. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Arielle Souza (7-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -470) vs. Natalie "The Kilapino" Hills (2-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Underdog: +370) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Arielle Souza battles Natalie 'The Kilapino' Hills in the CTC Womens Atomweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Adelaide Byrd, and Nelson Hamilton. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:50) Hills throws a punch but Souza avoids it. (Rd 1 - 14:38) Souza comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 14:38) Souza gets the takedown! Hills pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 14:26) For the moment Souza is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:03) Souza tries to pound on Hills, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Souza begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 13:52) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Hills tries to get back up. (Rd 1 - 13:38) Souza ends up in guard. (Rd 1 - 13:26) In guard, Souza begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 13:26) She manages to pass, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 12:29) Souza tries to pound on Hills, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 12:15) Souza looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 1 - 12:15) Hills can't keep her opponent in half guard, and Souza gains side control. (Rd 1 - 11:29) Souza fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Souza attempts a kimura. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Hills gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! (Rd 1 - 10:34) The winner, by submission, is Arielle Souza! Official Result: Arielle Souza defeats Natalie 'The Kilapino' Hills (Submission (Kimura) in 4:26 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Ariella Souza gives a name-check to everyone at Macaco Gold Team, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Arielle Souza says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Natalie Hills. Arielle Souza can certainly talk and it makes her very marketable as a result. MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Saori "Shooting Star" Ishioka (15-13, 0-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -190) vs. Elise Reed (2-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Princeton, New Jersey, Underdog: +150) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The main card opens with Saori 'Shooting Star' Ishioka battling Elise Reed. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Ricardo Almeida, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Reed spends the introductions chatting to her corner, relaxation personified. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Pacing around like a caged tiger, Reed looks eager for the introductions to end so that she can go into battle. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Reed steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Ishioka lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:47) Reed lands a jab and then she catches Ishioka with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Reed confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 14:24) Reed lands a jab and then hits Ishioka with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Reed lands a left hand and then hits Ishioka with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 13:16) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 12:45) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 12:19) Reed forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:19) Ishioka tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 12:19) Reed doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 12:02) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 12:02) Ishioka scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 12:02) Reed uses a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 11:39) Reed forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:39) Ishioka fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:39) Reed connects with two left jabs, but Ishioka avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 11:22) Reed comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:22) Ishioka throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:22) Reed hits a left jab and then she catches Ishioka with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:07) Ishioka lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 11:07) Reed hits a left jab and then catches Ishioka with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 10:48) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 10:18) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Reed comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Reed moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Ishioka is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Reed connects with a nice jab and then she hits Ishioka with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 09:29) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 08:56) Reed steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 08:56) Ishioka fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 08:56) A jab is wide from Reed, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 08:43) Reed throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 08:39) Ishioka moves in fast and clinches with Reed. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Ishioka tries to wrestle Reed backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Ishioka manages it and controls Reed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 08:18) Reed wrestles back against Ishioka, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Ishioka looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Reed simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 07:56) Reed lands a jab and then catches Ishioka with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 07:40) Reed fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 07:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:22) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 06:53) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 06:34) Taking a few gulps of breath, Reed is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Ishioka uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 06:21) Reed connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Reed forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Ishioka throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 05:57) Reed connects with a nice jab and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:33) Ishioka may have been aiming to get in close, but Reed aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 05:33) Reed throws a punch but Ishioka was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 05:19) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:56) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 04:30) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Reed comes forward. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Reed moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Ishioka. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Reed lands a jab and then she hits Ishioka with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:52) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Reed forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Ishioka tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Reed doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Ishioka misses a right hook and gets countered with a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 03:09) Ishioka wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 03:09) Reed senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 03:09) Reed pounds away, Ishioka is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 03:09) Referee Mario Yamasaki jumps in quickly as Ishioka has gone out! (Rd 1 - 02:50) The winner, by knock out, is Elise Reed! Official Result: Elise Reed defeats Saori 'Shooting Star' Ishioka (Knock Out (Punch) in 12:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Elise Reed praises her team at Team Hurricane Awesome, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She highlights what an amazing fight it was and says that this is "why I love MMA." She is a class act as an interviewee, she carries herself like a superstar. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT VS. Tomo Maesawa (13-12, 0-1 CTC, From: Aomori, Japan, Underdog: +140) vs. Janaisa "Evil Princess" Morandin (10-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Erechim, Brazil, Favorite: -180) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Tomo Maesawa faces Janaisa 'Evil Princess' Morandin. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Mario Yamasaki is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Ricardo Almeida, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Maesawa plays to the crowd during the introductions, looking like she doesn't have a care in the world. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Maesawa and Morandin lock eyes during the introductions, both fighters look up for this. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:51) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 14:19) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:19) Maesawa misses with a big right hand, allowing Morandin to counter with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Maesawa misses with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Morandin lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Morandin comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Maesawa throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 13:40) Morandin hits a left jab and then she catches Maesawa with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 13:21) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 13:05) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 12:32) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:32) Morandin counters a right hand with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:09) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 11:38) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Morandin comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 11:11) Maesawa throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:11) A three-punch combo fails to trouble Maesawa. (Rd 1 - 10:52) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 10:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Morandin steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Maesawa fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 09:56) Morandin can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Maesawa with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 09:36) Morandin comes forward, walking down Maesawa. (Rd 1 - 09:36) Maesawa hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 09:36) A one-two from Morandin fails to land. (Rd 1 - 09:17) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 08:50) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Morandin comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Maesawa throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 08:33) Morandin hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 08:12) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Maesawa doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 08:12) Morandin misses a jab and also misses a high kick. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Morandin moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Maesawa into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Maesawa fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 07:47) Morandin hits a left hand but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 07:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 07:22) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 07:01) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 07:01) Maesawa finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 07:01) Morandin hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 06:36) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Morandin doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 06:36) Maesawa finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 06:20) Maesawa, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 1 - 06:20) Morandin can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Maesawa with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Without taking too much damage, Maesawa is able to clinch with Morandin. (Rd 1 - 06:03) Maesawa looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 06:03) Maesawa can't get Morandin down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 05:51) Maesawa tries to take Morandin down. (Rd 1 - 05:51) It's unsuccessful, Morandin maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 05:38) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Moving forward constantly, Morandin is pressuring Maesawa. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Morandin confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Morandin throws a one-two, but Maesawa was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 05:02) Morandin scores with a great right hook. Maesawa scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Morandin comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Morandin is now in the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Morandin lands a left hand and then she catches Maesawa with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Moving forward constantly, Morandin is pressuring Maesawa. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Maesawa manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Morandin throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Taking a few gulps of breath, Morandin is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Maesawa rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Maesawa misses with a big right hand, allowing Morandin to counter with two jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Maesawa misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Morandin comes in with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:25) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Maesawa gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Morandin dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:40) For the first time, Maesawa is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Morandin comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Maesawa lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Morandin throws a two-punch combo but Maesawa avoids both. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Morandin comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Maesawa hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Morandin throws a two-punch combo but Maesawa avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Morandin moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Maesawa into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Maesawa hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Morandin throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Morandin forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Maesawa throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Morandin throws a one-two, but Maesawa was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Morandin forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Maesawa manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Morandin throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Morandin. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Janaisa 'Evil Princess' Morandin is the winner by unanimous decision! Official Result: Janaisa 'Evil Princess' Morandin defeats Tomo Maesawa (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Janaisa Morandin gives a name-check to everyone at Astra Fight Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. She is asked who she'd like to fight next, and she answers that she thinks that a fight against Megumi Morioka would probably be a great contest. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Lindsey "Damsel" VanZandt (8-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Wappingers Falls, New York, Favorite: -240) vs. Kelly "Wildfire" D'Angelo (5-3, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Louis, Missouri, Underdog: +190) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Lindsey 'Damsel' VanZandt fights Kelly 'Wildfire' D'Angelo. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:53) VanZandt comes forward, walking down D'Angelo. (Rd 1 - 14:53) D'Angelo hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:53) VanZandt can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she catches D'Angelo with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:34) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 14:34) D'Angelo misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. VanZandt attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 14:12) VanZandt initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:12) D'Angelo manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 14:12) VanZandt connects with a nice jab and then she catches D'Angelo with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:56) VanZandt comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 13:56) D'Angelo hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 13:56) VanZandt fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 13:39) D'Angelo comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 13:39) VanZandt cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 13:32) The clock runs down as VanZandt is being smothered against the ground by D'Angelo. (Rd 1 - 13:01) D'Angelo fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 12:34) VanZandt wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but D'Angelo keeps her at bay. (Rd 1 - 12:22) Not allowing her opponent any room to work submissions from, D'Angelo keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:06) VanZandt wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but D'Angelo keeps her at bay. (Rd 1 - 11:50) The clock runs down as VanZandt is being smothered against the ground by D'Angelo. (Rd 1 - 11:13) Not giving her opponent any room to work, D'Angelo keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 1 - 11:00) VanZandt tries to move to rubber guard, but D'Angelo doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 10:40) Not allowing her opponent any room to work submissions from, D'Angelo keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:24) VanZandt tries to move to rubber guard, but D'Angelo doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 10:10) Referee Marc Goddard decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 10:04) VanZandt comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 10:04) D'Angelo manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:04) A jab is wide from VanZandt, but then she hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 09:49) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:49) D'Angelo uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 09:49) VanZandt hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:26) D'Angelo shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 09:26) VanZandt gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 09:14) Time slips away as D'Angelo successfully keeps VanZandt stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 08:40) The clock runs down as VanZandt is being smothered against the ground by D'Angelo. (Rd 1 - 08:17) D'Angelo throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:48) VanZandt is controlled against the ground, unable to shift D'Angelo off of her. (Rd 1 - 07:08) D'Angelo punches down at VanZandt, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 06:42) VanZandt moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as D'Angelo is fighting it too hard. (Rd 1 - 06:30) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 06:15) VanZandt lands a jab and then hits D'Angelo with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 05:50) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 05:50) D'Angelo lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 05:50) VanZandt finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 05:32) VanZandt attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 05:32) D'Angelo lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 05:32) VanZandt can't connect with a jab, but then she catches D'Angelo with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:13) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 04:41) VanZandt comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:41) D'Angelo lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:41) VanZandt uses a left jab but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:21) VanZandt steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:21) D'Angelo hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:21) VanZandt lands a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:03) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:03) VanZandt hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:03) D'Angelo lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 03:13) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:52) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 02:25) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:52) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 01:28) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:11) VanZandt comes forward, walking down D'Angelo. (Rd 1 - 01:11) D'Angelo lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:11) VanZandt can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:52) VanZandt hits a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:52) D'Angelo scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:26) VanZandt comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:26) D'Angelo hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 00:26) VanZandt lands a left jab but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:10) VanZandt misses a right hook and gets countered with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have D'Angelo down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Kelly 'Wildfire' D'Angelo! Official Result: Kelly 'Wildfire' D'Angelo defeats Lindsey 'Damsel' VanZandt (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kelly D'Angelo praises her team at MMA Lab, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and answers that Janaisa Morandin would be someone she'd like to compete against. Kelly D'Angelo is a really good talker and really knows how to sell herself. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (8-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Hubbard, Oregon, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Bad Girl" Jujeath Nagaowa (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Baguio City, Philippines, Underdog: +950) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Kyra 'Mogwai' Batara takes on 'Bad Girl' Jujeath Nagaowa. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Batara hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Nagaowa can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 14:37) A jab is wide from Nagaowa, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:37) Batara looks to have been cut above her eye, blood is trickling down. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Batara may have been aiming to get in close, but Nagaowa aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 14:21) Nagaowa connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:00) Nagaowa lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 13:45) Circling warily, Batara is looking for a chance to shoot. (Rd 1 - 13:45) Nagaowa connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:24) Nagaowa confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 13:24) Batara looked like she was going to shoot, but Nagaowa simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 13:24) Two jabs hit home from Nagaowa and then she hits Batara with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 1 - 13:04) Batara comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 13:04) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Batara throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 12:33) Batara tries to ensnare Nagaowa in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 12:33) Nagaowa gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that she has to tap! (Rd 1 - 12:01) By submission, the winner is Kyra Batara! Official Result: Kyra 'Mogwai' Batara defeats 'Bad Girl' Jujeath Nagaowa (Submission (Kimura) in 2:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kyra Batara praises her team at Joe Stevenson's Cobra Kai, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Kyra Batara invites everyone to a "post-show winners party" at a local club to celebrate her win. Kyra Batara is the whole package, a chrismatic talker with looks to match, she has real superstar quality in this kind of setting. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ashley "Smashley" Cummins (8-6, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Louis, Missouri, Favorite: -200) vs. Alyssa "Tiny Tim" Garcia (6-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Whittier, California, Underdog: +150) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Ashley 'Smashley' Cummins facing Alyssa 'Tiny Tim' Garcia. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Ricardo Almeida, and Adelaide Byrd. (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 14:48) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 14:48) Cummins counters a right hand with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:27) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 14:03) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:03) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:03) Cummins misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:03) Garcia misses a jab and also misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 13:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 13:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:22) Garcia slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:57) Garcia comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:57) Cummins hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:57) Garcia fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Cummins with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 12:40) Garcia forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:40) Cummins manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 12:40) Garcia lands a left jab but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 12:13) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 11:46) A jab hits home from Garcia and then she hits a nice right hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 11:32) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 11:32) Cummins misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 11:03) A pair of tentative jabs from Cummins land, but have zero effect. (Rd 1 - 11:03) A jab lands from Garcia, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 1 - 10:39) Garcia comes forward. (Rd 1 - 10:39) Cummins lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:39) A jab hits home from Garcia and then she hits Cummins with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Garcia steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Cummins misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 10:15) Garcia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 10:04) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:36) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 09:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Cummins hits a left jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 09:06) Garcia hits a couple of jabs and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 08:44) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 08:23) Garcia comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 08:23) Cummins manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:23) Garcia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 08:05) Garcia comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:05) Cummins fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 08:05) Garcia can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 07:42) Garcia lands a left hand and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 07:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 07:20) Cummins misses with a big right hand, allowing Garcia to counter with a jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Garcia slips past a right hook and counters with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 06:34) Garcia forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:34) Cummins hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 06:34) Garcia connects with a jab but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 06:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 05:49) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 05:49) Cummins is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 05:49) Garcia hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 05:22) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Garcia lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 05:22) Cummins lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 05:06) Cummins took an accidental eye poke there, that looked nasty. (Rd 1 - 05:06) She gets a few moments to recover. (Rd 1 - 05:06) The fight restarts. (Rd 1 - 04:58) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:58) Cummins misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Garcia comes in with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Garcia hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Cummins is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:10) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:10) Garcia scores with a brace of jabs but finds her right cross blocked. Cummins finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 1 - 03:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Cummins buys a feint and is left open. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Cummins misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Garcia attacks with a jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 03:31) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:19) For the first time, Garcia is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Garcia stalks forward, pressuring Cummins. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Garcia steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Garcia connects with a jab but Cummins evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:58) Cummins counters a leg kick attempt with a pair of jabs that are followed by a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Garcia forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Cummins tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Garcia connects with a jab but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 02:12) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Garcia hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Cummins is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Cummins lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Garcia connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:30) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 01:04) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Garcia attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Cummins throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Garcia lands a left jab but Cummins dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Garcia is the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Alyssa 'Tiny Tim' Garcia! Official Result: Alyssa 'Tiny Tim' Garcia defeats Ashley 'Smashley' Cummins (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Alyssa Garcia gives a name-check to everyone at MASH Fight Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Alyssa Garcia praises Cummins for her skill and toughness. A good talker, Alyssa Garcia is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Tessa "The Typhoon" Simpson (6-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Austin, Texas, Underdog: +250) vs. "The Alpha Female" Catherine Costigan (7-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Limerick, Ireland, Favorite: -320) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Tessa 'The Typhoon' Simpson vs. 'The Alpha Female' Catherine Costigan. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 14:50) A jab hits home from Costigan and then she hits Simpson with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:23) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 14:23) Simpson is the aggressor. (Rd 1 - 14:16) Simpson is looking to muscle Costigan back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:16) Simpson does it, Costigan is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 14:02) Simpson attempts to hit a knee but Costigan tightens the clinch. (Rd 1 - 13:43) Costigan takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 1 - 13:28) Showing her ability to exert control, Simpson smothers Costigan up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:28) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 12:19) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 12:13) Costigan lands a jab and then hits Simpson with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 12:13) There is now a noticeable gash above the hairline of Simpson where a strike must have cut her. (Rd 1 - 11:49) There's a takedown attempt from Costigan. (Rd 1 - 11:49) Costigan has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 11:41) Costigan attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg. (Rd 1 - 11:41) The kneebar is hooked, Costigan falls backward and sinks it in, Simpson has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 11:05) The winner, by submission, is 'The Alpha Female' Catherine Costigan! Official Result: 'The Alpha Female' Catherine Costigan defeats Tessa 'The Typhoon' Simpson (Submission (Kneebar) in 3:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Catherine Costigan gives a name-check to everyone at Team Rough House, all her various sponsors, then all her family, friends, and supporters. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Herica Tiburcio (12-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Braganca Paulista, Brazil, Favorite: -330) vs. Naho "Sugi Rock" Sugiyama (13-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Shizuoka, Japan, Underdog: +260) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Herica Tiburcio fights Naho 'Sugi Rock' Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 14:53) Moving forward constantly, Tiburcio is pressuring Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 14:53) Sugiyama scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 14:53) A jab hits home from Tiburcio and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Tiburcio comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Sugiyama hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 14:34) Tiburcio lands a jab and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Moving forward constantly, Tiburcio is pressuring Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Sugiyama lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:09) Tiburcio can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits Sugiyama with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Tiburcio initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 13:52) Sugiyama throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 13:52) A jab is wide from Tiburcio, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 13:26) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 12:59) Tiburcio comes forward, walking down Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 12:59) Sugiyama scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 12:59) A jab hits home from Tiburcio and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:39) Tiburcio comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 12:39) Sugiyama lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:39) Tiburcio throws a one-two, but Sugiyama was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 12:11) Tiburcio misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Tiburcio comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Sugiyama lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:48) Tiburcio uses a left jab but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 11:29) Moving forward constantly, Tiburcio is pressuring Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 11:29) Sugiyama hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 11:29) A jab hits home from Tiburcio and then she hits Sugiyama with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 11:13) Moving forward constantly, Tiburcio is pressuring Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 11:13) Sugiyama hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 1 - 11:13) A jab is wide from Tiburcio, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 10:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 10:32) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 10:07) Tiburcio moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sugiyama into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 10:07) Sugiyama fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 10:07) Tiburcio can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 09:55) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:55) Sugiyama misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 09:44) Tiburcio comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 09:44) Sugiyama hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:44) Tiburcio can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Sugiyama with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:20) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Tiburcio connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 09:20) Sugiyama lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Tiburcio comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Sugiyama manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 08:53) Tiburcio fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 08:35) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 08:14) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 07:54) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 07:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Tiburcio steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Sugiyama manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 07:23) Tiburcio lands a left hand and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 07:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:05) Tiburcio dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Tiburcio moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 06:45) A defensive jab hits from Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Tiburcio can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 06:45) Sugiyama appears to have suffered a gash under her eye. (Rd 1 - 06:28) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Tiburcio comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Sugiyama fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 06:11) Tiburcio can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 05:54) Sugiyama counters a right hand with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 05:39) Tiburcio steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 05:39) Sugiyama hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 05:39) Tiburcio connects with a nice jab and then she catches Sugiyama with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:14) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:45) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Sugiyama may have been setting up to shoot, but Tiburcio aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Tiburcio can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Tiburcio lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:50) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:15) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Sugiyama. (Rd 1 - 03:15) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender. (Rd 1 - 03:15) The fight recommences! (Rd 1 - 03:05) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Sugiyama misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Tiburcio attacks with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Tiburcio comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Tiburcio can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Tiburcio attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Sugiyama fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Tiburcio can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Tiburcio is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Tiburcio initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Sugiyama hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Tiburcio can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:34) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Tiburcio throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Sugiyama comes in and grabs Tiburcio in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Clinched with Tiburcio, Sugiyama looks to try and take her down. (Rd 1 - 00:59) The takedown is completed, Sugiyama gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Sugiyama throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Tiburcio tries to pull guard on Sugiyama but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Tiburcio down as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Herica Tiburcio wins by unanimous decision! Official Result: Herica Tiburcio defeats Naho 'Sugi Rock' Sugiyama (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. 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. She is asked who she'd like to fight next, and answers that she is still keen to get a fight with Ayaka Hamasaki and that she hopes it will be arranged soon. WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Mina Kurobe (14-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -380) vs. Kanna Asakura (17-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Kashiwa, Japan, Underdog: +300) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Mina Kurobe taking on Kanna Asakura. (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:48) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 14:26) Asakura comes forward. (Rd 1 - 14:26) Kurobe hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:26) A jab hits home from Asakura and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:05) Asakura can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Asakura comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Kurobe throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 13:48) Asakura can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits Kurobe with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 13:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Kurobe lands a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 13:29) Asakura finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 13:20) Kurobe backs off, having been poked in the eye, and the fight is halted. (Rd 1 - 13:20) She gets a few moments to recover in a neutral corner. (Rd 1 - 13:20) The fight begins again in the center of the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:06) Asakura comes forward. (Rd 1 - 13:06) Kurobe misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 13:06) A jab hits home from Asakura and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 12:43) Asakura comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 12:43) Kurobe lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:43) A one-two from Asakura fails to land. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Asakura comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Asakura looks to pressure Kurobe, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 12:23) Asakura can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 12:10) Kurobe chooses to shoot in on Asakura. (Rd 1 - 12:10) The takedown is completed, Asakura is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 11:59) Time slips away as Kurobe successfully keeps Asakura stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 11:26) Kurobe starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 11:26) Asakura fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 11:15) The scramble leaves Kurobe on top in side control. (Rd 1 - 11:03) Kurobe attempts the mount. (Rd 1 - 11:03) Kurobe isn't able to mount Asakura this time around. (Rd 1 - 10:35) Kurobe blocks Asakura as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 10:21) Kurobe throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 10:05) Asakura tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 09:47) Kurobe attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 09:47) Asakura fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 09:34) Kurobe is up first and quickly grabs Asakura, pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:19) Asakura wrestles back against Kurobe, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 09:02) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 08:34) Asakura attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 08:34) Kurobe hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 08:34) Asakura uses a left jab but Kurobe evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Circling warily, Kurobe is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 08:15) Asakura connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Asakura steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Asakura confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 07:49) Asakura lands a left jab but Kurobe avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 07:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 07:28) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 07:04) Asakura initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 07:04) Kurobe fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 07:04) Asakura throws a one-two, but Kurobe was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Asakura forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Kurobe hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 06:54) Asakura can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits Kurobe with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 06:33) Asakura lands a left hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Asakura connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 06:13) Kurobe lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 05:46) Asakura steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 05:46) Kurobe lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 05:46) A jab lands from Asakura but Kurobe avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 05:24) Asakura can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 05:03) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 04:40) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Asakura steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Kurobe hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Asakura can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:06) Asakura moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:53) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Kurobe misses with a big right hand, allowing Asakura to counter with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Asakura attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Kurobe hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Asakura lands a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Taking a few gulps of breath, Asakura is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 03:09) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Asakura comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Kurobe hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Asakura doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 1 - 02:32) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Asakura comes forward, walking down Kurobe. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Asakura looks to pressure Kurobe, stepping into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Asakura connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Asakura comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Asakura confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:39) A one-two from Asakura fails to land. (Rd 1 - 01:19) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Asakura is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Kurobe hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Asakura comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Kurobe fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Asakura throws a one-two, but Kurobe was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Asakura comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Asakura confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Asakura hits a left hand but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:21) A one-two from Asakura fails to land. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Kurobe takes the chance and grabs Asakura into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:01) From the grapple, Kurobe tries to pick Asakura up on her shoulder for a slam. (Rd 1 - 00:01) She gets Asakura up! Kurobe slams her down, ending up in guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Nelson Hamilton gives the result in favour of Kurobe. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Marcos Rosales has given Asakura the win. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Sal D'Amato has Kurobe as the winner. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Mina Kurobe wins by split decision! Official Result: Mina Kurobe defeats Kanna Asakura (Split Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Mina Kurobe thanks everyone connected to Cobra Kai Dojo for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. Mina Kurobe says that she is having a after-show winners party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. Mina Kurobe is the whole package, a chrismatic talker with looks to match, she has real superstar quality in this sort of setting. CO-MAIN EVENT WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Grace "Thai Kitten" Cleveland (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Favorite: -260) vs. Priscilla "Thathi" Gaol (9-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Underdog: +200) The Fight (Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Grace 'Thai Kitten' Cleveland fights Priscilla 'Thathi' Gaol in the CTC Womens Atomweight division. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta. (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida. (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Cleveland comes forward. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Gaol hit a counter right hand. (Rd 1 - 14:54) Cleveland uses a left jab but Gaol avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Cleveland moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gaol into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Gaol hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 14:35) Cleveland throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 14:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 14:11) Gaol misses a jab but hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 14:11) Cleveland scores with a jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 14:01) Looking a bit tense, Cleveland moves around the cage. (Rd 1 - 13:50) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 13:50) Gaol finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 13:50) Cleveland uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 13:33) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Cleveland comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Gaol hit a counter right hand. (Rd 1 - 12:56) Cleveland doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Cleveland scores with a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 12:38) Gaol hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 12:12) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 12:12) Gaol hits a jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. Cleveland hits a couple of jabs but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 11:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 11:46) Gaol uses a right jab but finds her left cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 11:46) Cleveland scores with a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 11:21) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 11:21) Gaol blocks a leg kick and counters with a right jab and a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 11:03) A jab lands from Cleveland, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Cleveland lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 10:36) Gaol lands a right jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 10:14) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 09:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Gaol doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 09:51) Cleveland throws a roundhouse kick to the body but Gaol shows good footwork and avoids the attack. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Moving forward constantly, Cleveland is pressuring Gaol. (Rd 1 - 09:24) Gaol lands two right hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 09:24) A jab is wide from Cleveland, but then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 09:08) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 09:08) Gaol misses a left hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:50) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 08:50) Gaol misses with a big left hand, allowing Cleveland to counter with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 08:27) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 08:01) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 07:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 07:40) Cleveland misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Gaol attacks with a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 07:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 07:29) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 07:02) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 07:02) Gaol scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 07:02) Cleveland lands two jabs but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 1 - 06:41) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 06:41) Cleveland hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 06:41) Gaol lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 06:18) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 06:18) Gaol misses a big left hand, putting her off balance and allowing Cleveland to attack with a clean right hand. (Rd 1 - 06:05) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 06:05) Gaol uses a right jab but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 06:05) Cleveland hits a pair of jabs and also scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 05:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 05:48) Cleveland hits a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt. (Rd 1 - 05:48) Gaol lands a right jab but misses a left hook. (Rd 1 - 05:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 05:23) Gaol counters a right hand with a right jab and a left hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 05:00) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Gaol misses a left hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:41) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Cleveland scores with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Gaol uses a right jab and also nails a vicious left cross! (Rd 1 - 04:34) Cleveland hits the mat, that shot has rocked her! (Rd 1 - 04:34) Gaol senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:34) Gaol unloads with massive left hands and Cleveland is getting destroyed! (Rd 1 - 04:34) The referee jumps in and saves Cleveland from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 04:20) Priscilla 'Thathi' Gaol takes the win by TKO! Official Result: Priscilla 'Thathi' Gaol defeats Grace 'Thai Kitten' Cleveland (TKO (Strikes) in 10:40 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Priscilla Gaol praises her team at Bali MMA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Priscilla Gaol says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Grace Cleveland. Priscilla Gaol may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction. MAIN EVENT WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Ayaka Hamasaki (20-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -1130) vs. Satomi "Sarami" Takano (14-12, 1-0 CTC, From: Toyama, Japan, Underdog: +900) The Fight (Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Ayaka Hamasaki fights Satomi 'Sarami' Takano in the CTC Womens Atomweight division. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The referee is Mario Yamasaki. (Rd 1 - 30:00) The judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Sal D'Amato. (Rd 1 - 30:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 29:45) Moving forward constantly, Ayaka is pressuring Takano. (Rd 1 - 29:45) Takano manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 29:45) Ayaka can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 29:28) Ayaka comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 29:28) Takano throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 29:28) Ayaka lands a left jab but Takano dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 29:10) Ayaka initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 29:10) Takano throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 29:10) Ayaka feints one way and then the other, throwing Takano off balance and leaving her badly exposed. (Rd 1 - 29:10) Ayaka throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 28:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 28:54) Takano doesn't connect with a brace of jabs but hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 28:54) Ayaka hits a left jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 28:33) Ayaka initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 28:33) Takano tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 28:33) A jab is wide from Ayaka, but then she lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 28:28) Takano almost falls over as she backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked her! (Rd 1 - 28:28) Ayaka nails Takano with a sudden spinning back fist, sending her down to the mat! (Rd 1 - 28:14) Ayaka knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Takano, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 28:14) Ayaka starts unloading with massive rights and Takano is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 28:14) Referee Mario Yamasaki pulls Ayaka away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 27:55) The winner, by TKO; Ayaka Hamasaki! Official Result: Ayaka Hamasaki defeats Satomi 'Sarami' Takano (TKO (Strikes) in 2:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Ayaka Hamasaki gives a name-check to everyone at Abe Ani Combat Club, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Attendance: 1,168 Gate Reciepts: $154,176 Sponsorship: $58,995 Ad Revenue: $525,653 Merchandise: $6,549 Fighter Pay: $93,790 (Highest Paid: Elise Reed, $15,238) Drug Testing: $12,000 Production: $44,568 Profit: $595,015 Critical Rating: 78% Commercial Rating: 48% Fight of the Night: Elise Reed vs. Saori Ishioka KO of the Night: Elise Reed (vs. Saori Ishioka) Submission of the Night: Catherine Costigan (vs. Tessa Simpson) Performance Bonus: Elise Reed vs. Saori Ishioka TOURNAMENT DRAW News - The CTC have announced the signing of former UFC Featherweight fighter Andre Fili. Fili will take the place of Brian Ortega, who recently announced a hiatus, in the Featherweight Grand Prix. Fili will fight Ortega's beaten opponent, Bubba Jenkins at Canadian Tournament Combat 22, with the winner of that fight taking Ortega's place in the Championship Quarter-Finals, facing Jung Young Lee. The loser will take Jenkins spot in the #1 Contender Bracket, and face Tyler Diamond in the next round. - The drug test results have come back for Canadian Tournament Combat 17, and all fighters tested clean. - Taura MMA have closed their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. - Road FC have closed their Welterweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. Other Promotions Shows PFL: Schulte vs. Held II (Friday, Week 2, April 2021) Title Result: Marcin Held Won The PFL Lightweight Title Fight of the Night: Marcin Held vs Natan Schulte KO of the Night: Johnavan Vistante (vs. Ramsey Nijem) Submission of the Night: Marcin Held (vs. Natan Schulte) Performance Bonus: Sheymon Moraes vs Alejandro Flores ONE Bad To The Bone (Friday, Week 2, April 2021) Title Result: Michelle Nicolini Won The ONE Womens Strawweight Title Title Result: Colbey Northcutt Won The Vacant ONE Womens Flyweight Title Fight of the Night: Michelle Nicolini vs. Xiong Jing Nan KO of the Night: Miktybek Mamasaliev (vs. Phil Ikafanga) Submission of the Night: Michelle Nicolini (vs. Xiong Jing Nan) Performance Bonus: Geje Eustaquio vs. Kyu Sung Kim UFC 256: Shevchenko vs. Andrade (Saturday, Week 2, April 2021) Title Result: Jessica Andrade Won The UFC Womens Flyweight Title Title Result: Weili Zhang Makes Her Second Successful Defence Of The UFC Womens Strawweight Title Fight of the Night: Jessica Andrade vs. Valentina Shevchenko KO of the Night: Weili Zhang (vs. Claudia Gadelha) Submission of the Night: Rodolfo Vieira (vs. Bredan Allen) Performance Bonus: Cory McKenna vs. Loma Lookboonmee Performance Bonus: Derrick Lewis Performance Bonus: Jessica Andrade vs. Valentina Shevchenko Rizin 27 (Saturday, Week 2, April 2021) Title Result: Tatsuya Kawajiri Won The Vacant Rizin Lightweight Title Title Result: Ryota Uozomi Won The Vacant Rizin Flyweight Title Fight of the Night: Akitoshi Tamura vs. Masahiro Oishi KO of the Night: Vinicius Queiroz (vs. Fernando Rodrigues Jr.) Submission of the Night: Tatsuya Kawajiri (vs. Yasuaki Kishimoto) EFC 85 (Saturday, Week 2, April 2021) Title Result: Armand Scheepers Won The Vacant EFC Welterweight Title Title Result: Saxon Delafield Won The Vacant EFC Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Saxon Delafield vs. Justin Smith KO of the Night: Saxon Delafield (vs. Justin Smith) Submission of the Night: None Performance Bonus: Andrew Van Zyl Jungle Fight 100 (Saturday, Week 2, April 2021) Title Result: Jaoa Zeferino Won The Jungle Fight Welterweight Title Other Result: Jungle Fight Have Risen To Mid-Level Regional On The Sherdog Scale. Fight of the Night: Wagner Silva vs. Renato Gomes Gabriel KO of the Night: Felipe Olivieri (vs. Andre Ricardo) Submission of the Night: Alexandre Cidade (vs. Jamil Silveira) Performance Bonus: Rodrigo Cavalheiro vs. Neilson Gomes Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 21, 2020 Author Share Posted December 21, 2020 Friday, Week 3, April 2021 MAIN EVENT Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Kyoji Horiguchi (29-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rodrigo "Ratinho" Lima (12-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +950) Kyoji Horiguchi is a devastating striker with a Karate background. He has great hand speed and power, and a powerful low kicking game. He is good at defending takedowns, and not easy to submit either. He submitted Sean Santella in the opening round of the tournament. Rodrigo Lima is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, who has an active guard, and good scrambles. On the feet his standup is sloppy, but has some nice power in his hands. He won a TKO victory over Kai Kara-France in the opening round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Joseph "Bopo" Morales (10-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -600) vs. "The Angel of Death" Damacio Page (21-10, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +470) Joseph Morales has heavy hands, but his strong wrestling is his main skill taking fights to the ground, where he has an active guard, and good positional top game, with good submissions, and ground and pound to utilize. He submitted Pietro Menga in the opening round of the tournament. Damacio Page is a powerful kickboxer, capable of causing a lot of damage on the feet. If the fight does go to the ground, his strikes from there are just about as deadly. He submitted Yoni Sherbatov in 57 seconds in the opening round of the tournament. MAIN CARD Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Ben "10" Nguyen (18-9, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -340) vs. "Pac-Man" Ronaldo Candido (7-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Underdog: +270) Ben Nguyen is a powerful striker for the division, but his main strength is his Jiu-Jitsu, using his wrestling to get a fight to the ground, and then hunting for submissions on the ground. He won a TKO over Jarred Brooks in the opening round of the tournament. Ronaldo Candido is a very high level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, he doesn't have much in the way of striking, but has overpowering wrestling to get opponents to the ground, where he utilizes a world class Jiu-Jitsu game to hunt for submissions. He submitted Frank Baca in the tournaments opening round. Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Kai "Don't Blink" Kara-France (21-10-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -200) vs. Matheus Nicolau (13-3-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +150) Kai Kara-France has a varied striking game, and power in his punches, with excellent footwork. He can defend a takedown, and defend on the ground, but most of his ground game revolves around getting the fight stood back up. He lost by TKO to Rodrigo Lima in the opening round of the tournament. Matheus Nicolau is a well rounded fighter, who mixes sharp boxing, with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, making him comfortable in all phases of the fight. He lost by TKO to Naoki Inoue in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Justin "Tank" Scoggins (12-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +200) vs. Bruno "Macaco" Azevedo (17-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -260) Justin Scoggins is a dangerous striker, with huge power in his kicks, who is also dangerous in the clinch, and from the top on the ground. He knocked out Darrell Montague in the opening round of the tournament. Bruno Azevedo is a decent kicker, but his real strength is on the ground where he can work his high class BJJ game for submission victories. He submitted Makoto Takahashi in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Malcolm "X" Gordon (13-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -550) vs. Rambaa "M16" Somdet (14-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +430) Malcolm Gordon has a highly technical striking game, but in general works to get a fight to the ground, where he uses top control to gain decisions. He submitted Sylvester Chipfumbu in the opening round of the tournament. Rambaa Somdet is a high level Muay Thai striker, who has good technical boxing, a powerful kicking game, and devastating knees from the Muay Thai clinch. He also has good takedown defence that allows him to keep the fight standing. He knocked out Austin Ryan in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Raulian Paiva (21-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -610) vs. "The Turkish Delight" Alptekin Ozkilic (10-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +480) Raulian Paiva is a devastating striker for this weight class, with crisp and powerful boxing, and a powerful kicking game. He can also defend himself both against takedowns, and on the ground. He knocked out Terrance Mitchell in the opening round of the tournament. Alptekin Ozkilic is an okay boxer, who uses takedown to gain top control, where he can use his grappling skills to grind out victories. He won a Unanimous Decision over Azamat Pshukov in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Chico "King" Camus (18-9-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +100) vs. Yoni Sherbatov (8-3-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -110) A good striker, Chico Camus is less a kickboxer, and more a traditional boxer. He has a tight guard and relies on accurate punching and head movement. His ground and pound is dangerous but he is at his best on the feet. He was submitted by Tagir Ulanbekov in the tournaments opening round. Yonni Sherbatov is a boxer, known for his crisp, powerful punches, and his good footwork. He has decent takedown defence as well. He was submitted by Damacio Page in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Tagir Ulanbekov (12-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -810) vs. Sam "Urai" Creasey (11-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +640) Tagir Ulanbekov is a Master of Sport in Russian Combat Sambo, and is a strong ground fighter, with a good submission game, but his striking is not that good. He submitted Chico Camus in the opening round of the tournament. Sam Creasey is a striker, who has heavy hands, and crisp, and powerful low kicks. If the fight does go to the ground, he has a decent submission game, but prefers to keep the fight standing. He won a Unanimous Decision over Roberto Sanchez in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Naoki Inoue (15-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Favorite: -820) vs. Seiichiro Ito (13-4-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +650) Naoki Inoue has a crisp, and powerful kickboxing game, with the potential for devastating clinch work. If taken down he can work submissions from the bottom of guard, or just defend for a stand-up. He also has good sweeps. He won by TKO over Matheus Nicolau in the opening round of the tournament. Seiichiro Ito is a decent enough striker, with good takedown and submission defence. He won a Unanimous Decision over Chris Kelades in the tournaments opening round. PRELIMINARY CARD Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella (23-8-1-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -240) vs. Darrell Montague (13-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +190) Sean Santella is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, who doesn't have much in the way of striking, but can hunt for submission on the ground. He was submitted by Kyoji Horiguchi in the opening round of the tournament. Darrell Montague is a kickboxer, whose kicks are fast and brutal, and his footwork and head movement are top notch. He is untested on the floor, but his takedown defence is excellent. He was knocked out by Justin Scoggins in the tournaments opening round. Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jarred "The Monkey God" Brooks (15-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -800) vs. Azamat Pshukov (7-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +630) Jarred Brooks isn't much of a striker, but utilizes his wrestling to get fights to the ground, where he can look for submissions, or grind out results. He lost by TKO to Ben Nguyen in the tournaments opening round. Azamat Pshukov is a good Sambo fighter, who doesn't offer much on the feet, but has strong wrestling and a good submission game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Alptekin Ozkilic in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Frank Baca (15-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Favorite: -380) vs. Austin Ryan (6-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +300) Frank Baca is a fighter who likes to bully opponents with his wrestling, before getting things to the ground where he can work from smothering top control. He was submitted by Ronaldo Candido in the opening round of the tournament. Austin Ryan is a striker, with a decent kicking game, and good footwork. He was knocked out by Rambaa Somdet in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Roberto "Little Fury" Sanchez (8-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -890) vs. Pietro "Pitbull" Menga (13-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +710) Roberto Sanchez is a decent enough striker, but his strength is on the ground, where he can work his slick submission game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Sam Creasey in the tournaments opening round. Pietro Menga is a Muay Thai fighter, who also has an extensive background in submission wrestling. Despite not having a lot of power, Menga mixes a strong kicking game with a nice submission game once the fight hits the ground. He was submitted by Joseph Morales in the opening round of the tournament. Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Makoto "Shinryu" Takahashi (11-2-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -490) vs. Sylvester "Gladiator" Chipfumbu (5-4, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +390) Makoto Takahashi has some mediocre striking, and devastating clinch elbows, but likes to get the fight to the ground, where he can control from on top and work toward submissions. He was submitted by Bruno Azevedo in the opening round of the tournament. Sylvester Chipfumbu is a Karate fighters, he has heavy hands, and some decent kicks. He has good takedown defence, and on the ground can utilize ground and pound, or defend himself for a stand-up. He was submitted by Malcolm Gordon in the tournaments opening round. Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Chris "The Greek Assassin" Kelades (14-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Favorite: -210) vs. Terrence "Terr-Bear" Mitchell (11-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +160) Chris Kelades has some capable boxing, and a very slick grappling game, but he is very hittable and has holes in his wrestling game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Seiichiro Ito in his last fight. Terrence Mitchell is a half decent boxer, but his strength is on the ground, where he can hunt submissions from top and bottom positions. He was knocked out by Raulian Paiva in the first round of the tournament. Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jan Finney (12-14, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Favorite: -630) vs. Rizlen "The Lioness of the Atlas" Zouak (3-1-1NC, 0-0-1NC CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +500) Jan Finney doesn't have much striking ability, though she can box a bit. She likes to get fights to the ground where she can control from on top and work ground and pound. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kristina Pettigrew in Titan FC. Rizlen Zouak doesn't have much to offer on the feet, but has half decent takedowns, and can hunt for submissions from the bottom of guard. She was submitted by Megan Cawley in just 2:04 in her first opening round fight, but the result was changed to no contest after Cawley tested positive for recreational drugs. The winner of this fight will take Megan Cawley's place in the Championship Bracket, and face Raquel Canuto in the next round. The loser will take Zouak's place in the #1 Contender Bracket and face Duda Santana in the next round. Weigh-In Results Kyoji Horiguchi (125 lbs) vs. Rodrigo Lima (125 lbs) Joseph Morales (125 lbs) vs. Damacio Page (125 lbs) Ben Nguyen (125 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Candido (125 lbs) Kai Kara-France (125 lbs) vs. Matheus Nicolau (125 lbs) Justin Scoggins (125 lbs) vs. Bruno Azevedo (125 lbs) Malcolm Gordon (125 lbs) vs. Rambaa Somdet (125 lbs) Raulian Paiva (125 lbs) vs. Alptekin Ozkilic (125 lbs) Chico Camus (125 lbs) vs. Yoni Sherbatov (125 lbs) Tagir Ulanbekov (125 lbs) vs. Sam Creasey (125 lbs) Naoki Inoue (125 lbs) vs. Seiichiro Ito (125 lbs) Sean Santella (125 lbs) vs. Darrell Montague (125 lbs) Jarred Brooks (125 lbs) vs. Azamat Pshukov (125 lbs) Frank Baca (125 lbs) vs. Austin Ryan (125 lbs) Roberto Sanchez (125 lbs) vs. Pietro Menga (125 lbs) Makoto Takahashi (125 lbs) vs. Sylvester Chipfumbu (125 lbs) Chris Kelades (125 lbs) vs. Terrence Mitchell (125 lbs) Jan Finney (135 lbs) vs. Rizlen Zouak (125 lbs) TOURNAMENT DRAW Canadian Tournament Combat 19 Full Fight Card FLY Champ: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Rodrigo Lima FLY Champ: Joseph Morales vs. Damacio Page FLY Champ: Ben Nguyen vs. Ronaldo Candido FLY #1: Kai Kara-France vs. Matheus Nicolau FLY Champ: Justin Scoggins vs. Bruno Azevedo FLY Champ: Malcolm Gordon vs. Rambaa Somdet FLY Champ: Raulian Paiva vs. Alptekin Ozkilic FLY #1: Chico Camus vs. Yoni Sherbatov FLY Champ: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Sam Creasey FLY Champ: Naoki Inoue vs. Seiichiro Ito FLY #1: Sean Santella vs. Darrell Montague FLY #1: Jarred Brooks vs. Azamat Pshukov FLY #1: Frank Baca vs. Austin Ryan FLY #1: Roberto Sanchez vs. Pietro Menga FLY #1: Makoto Takahashi vs. Sylvester Chipfumbu FLY #1: Chris Kelades vs. Terrence Mitchell WBW: Jan Finney vs. Rizlen Zouak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 FLY Champ: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Rodrigo Lima FLY Champ: Joseph Morales vs. Damacio Page FLY Champ: Ben Nguyen vs. Ronaldo Candido FLY #1: Kai Kara-France vs. Matheus Nicolau FLY Champ: Justin Scoggins vs. Bruno Azevedo FLY Champ: Malcolm Gordon vs. Rambaa Somdet FLY Champ: Raulian Paiva vs. Alptekin Ozkilic FLY #1: Chico Camus vs. Yoni Sherbatov FLY Champ: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Sam Creasey FLY Champ: Naoki Inoue vs. Seiichiro Ito FLY #1: Sean Santella vs. Darrell Montague FLY #1: Jarred Brooks vs. Azamat Pshukov FLY #1: Frank Baca vs. Austin Ryan FLY #1: Roberto Sanchez vs. Pietro Menga FLY #1: Makoto Takahashi vs. Sylvester Chipfumbu FLY #1: Chris Kelades vs. Terrence Mitchell WBW: Jan Finney vs. Rizlen Zouak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigoviolim Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 FLY Champ: Kyoji Horiguchi vs. Rodrigo Lima FLY Champ: Joseph Morales vs. Damacio Page FLY Champ: Ben Nguyen vs. Ronaldo Candido FLY #1: Kai Kara-France vs. Matheus Nicolau FLY Champ: Justin Scoggins vs. Bruno Azevedo FLY Champ: Malcolm Gordon vs. Rambaa Somdet FLY Champ: Raulian Paiva vs. Alptekin Ozkilic FLY #1: Chico Camus vs. Yoni Sherbatov FLY Champ: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Sam Creasey FLY Champ: Naoki Inoue vs. Seiichiro Ito FLY #1: Sean Santella vs. Darrell Montague FLY #1: Jarred Brooks vs. Azamat Pshukov FLY #1: Frank Baca vs. Austin Ryan FLY #1: Roberto Sanchez vs. Pietro Menga FLY #1: Makoto Takahashi vs. Sylvester Chipfumbu FLY #1: Chris Kelades vs. Terrence Mitchell WBW: Jan Finney vs. Rizlen Zouak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majster_93 Posted December 22, 2020 Share Posted December 22, 2020 <p>FLY Champ: <strong>Kyoji Horiguchi</strong> vs. Rodrigo Lima</p><p> FLY Champ: <strong>Joseph Morales</strong> vs. Damacio Page</p><p> FLY Champ: <strong>Ben Nguyen</strong> vs. Ronaldo Candido</p><p> FLY #1: Kai Kara-France vs. <strong>Matheus Nicolau</strong></p><p> FLY Champ: <strong>Justin Scoggins</strong> vs. Bruno Azevedo</p><p> FLY Champ: <strong>Malcolm Gordon</strong> vs. Rambaa Somdet</p><p> FLY Champ: Raulian Paiva vs. <strong>Alptekin Ozkilic</strong></p><p> FLY #1: Chico Camus vs. <strong>Yoni Sherbatov</strong></p><p> FLY Champ: <strong>Tagir Ulanbekov</strong> vs. Sam Creasey</p><p> FLY Champ: <strong>Naoki Inoue</strong> vs. Seiichiro Ito</p><p> </p><p> FLY #1: Sean Santella vs. <strong>Darrell Montague</strong></p><p> FLY #1: <strong>Jarred Brooks</strong> vs. Azamat Pshukov</p><p> FLY #1: <strong>Frank Baca</strong> vs. Austin Ryan</p><p> FLY #1: <strong>Roberto Sanchez</strong> vs. Pietro Menga</p><p> FLY #1: <strong>Makoto Takahashi</strong> vs. Sylvester Chipfumbu</p><p> FLY #1: Chris Kelades vs. <strong>Terrence Mitchell</strong></p><p> WBW: <strong>Jan Finney</strong> vs. Rizlen Zouak</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 23, 2020 Author Share Posted December 23, 2020 <p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/87069f36-8b5c-4986-b5dc-ed0336d128e2" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CTC19.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CTC19.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Friday, Week 3, April 2021</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Live From Winnipeg, Manitoba</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PRELIMINARY CARD</span></strong></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/ce096f8d-4193-42fe-bd91-2b68a1e4c5b0" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Jan_Finney.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Jan_Finney.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/f7ac2d78-e97b-42e1-9122-b26be718e12e" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Rizlen_Zouak(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Rizlen_Zouak(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Jan Finney (12-14, 0-0 CTC, From: Beavercreek, Ohio, Favorite: -630) vs. Rizlen "The Lioness of the Atlas" Zouak (3-1-1NC, 0-0-1NC CTC, From: Paris, France, Underdog: +500)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first fight of the night is Jan Finney fighting Rizlen 'The Lioness of the Atlas' Zouak.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:50) Zouak, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:50) Finney lands a left hand and then catches Zouak with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:30) Finney fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:23) Zouak gets hold of Finney.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:16) Zouak tries to take Finney down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:16) The takedown doesn't work, Finney blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:48) Finney is trying to push Zouak so that her back is up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:48) Finney does it, Zouak is stuck with her back to the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:34) Finney smothers Zouak against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:20) Unable to get free, Zouak is smothered up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:20) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:09) Finney drops down and wraps her arms around her opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:09) The takedown is completed, Zouak is on her back and pulls half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:49) Finney keeps Zouak guessing with a few quick strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:33) Zouak gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:33) Finney is too quick though, and grabs side control before Zouak can get up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:17) Finney throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:49) Finney blocks Zouak as she tries a sweep from side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:33) Finney fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:15) Finney blocks Zouak as she tries a sweep from side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:53) Finney pounds away with elbow strikes, but Zouak calmly deals with them.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:39) Zouak tries to sweep Finney but only succeeds in ending up under north-south position instead.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:16) Finney elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:56) Zouak tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Finney.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:48) Finney tries to move to side control, but Zouak sensed the shift in weight and scrambles.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:37) Zouak ends up in half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:25) Zouak throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:57) Finney moves so that Zouak is now in full guard, not half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:45) For the moment Zouak is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:19) Zouak can't control Finney, who uses an underhook as the basis for a nice piece of grappling that sees them end up standing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:19) The end result is that both fighters are standing, grappling in a tight clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:54) Finney looks for a trip takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:54) Finney can't get Zouak down to the ground.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:38) Finney tries to pick Zouak up for a slam.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:38) Finney gets it! Zouak manages to pull guard upon impact.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) Finney fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:04) Zouak tries to smother Finney by holding her, but can't keep control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:55) Finney looks to get past the guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:55) Advancing her position, she passes to half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:11) Finney punches down at Zouak, but they are easily taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:41) Finney throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:11) Finney throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:50) Finney punches down at Zouak, but they are easily taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:31) Finney blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:13) Finney fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:51) Zouak tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Finney.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:21) Looking to catch her breath, Finney is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:02) Referee Herb Dean decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:55) Zouak shoots in, looking for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:55) Finney stops the takedown with a great sprawl. She steps away to safety.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:28) Finney fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Zouak with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:07) Zouak may have been setting up to shoot, but Finney aggressively took the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:07) Finney can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:55) A jab is wide from Finney, but then she catches Zouak with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:45) Zouak chooses to shoot in on Finney.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:45) Zouak gets a single leg takedown! Finney pulls guard off it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:35) Zouak throws some elbows, but doesn't really do any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:35) Finney loses her guard while defending the elbows, and Zouak is left standing in front of her.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:16) Zouak motions for Finney to stand up, which she does.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Finney.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jan Finney!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Jan Finney defeats Rizlen 'The Lioness of the Atlas' Zouak (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Giving thanks, Jan Finney praises her team at American Top Team OKC, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Jan Finney celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/72e73286-5c61-4432-873f-05063c168e16" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Chris_Kelades(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Chris_Kelades(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/5e2b4dbd-2826-46a5-b0ed-0b07926208bd" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Terrence_Mitchell(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Terrence_Mitchell(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Chris "The Greek Assassin" Kelades (14-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Favorite: -210) vs. Terrence "Terr-Bear" Mitchell (11-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Anchorage, Alaska, Underdog: +160)</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Chris 'The Greek Assassin' Kelades battling Terrence 'Terr-Bear' Mitchell.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:45) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:26) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:12) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:12) Mitchell has a right hand taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:12) Kelades throws two punches but Mitchell has a good guard and absorbs all of them with ease.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:52) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:52) Mitchell scores with a brace of jabs and also lands a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:52) Kelades hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:30) Mitchell comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:30) Mitchell moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:30) Mitchell lands a jab and then he hits Kelades with a beautiful right uppercut!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:30) Kelades is knocked down by that shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:21) Mitchell starts pounding away on Kelades, looking to finish him off!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:21) Mitchell pounds away, Kelades is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:21) Referee Marc Goddard has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:01) By TKO, the winner is Terrence Mitchell!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Terrence 'Terr-Bear' Mitchell defeats Chris 'The Greek Assassin' Kelades (TKO (Strikes) in 1:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Terrence Mitchell thanks everyone connected to Zingano BJJ for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/bd504898-73fe-461a-a164-3377cf9042b0" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Makoto_Takahashi(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Makoto_Takahashi(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong><strong>VS.</strong></strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/1f6ca4f8-71bc-4190-936b-4c7fd3cda45a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Sylvester_Chipfumbu(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Sylvester_Chipfumbu(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Makoto "Shinryu" Takahashi (11-2-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Miyagi, Japan, Favorite: -490) vs. Syvester "Gladiator" Chipfumbu (5-4, 0-1 CTC, From: Gweru, Zimbabwe, Underdog: +390)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Makoto 'Shinryu' Takahashi battles Sylvester 'Gladiator' Chipfumbu.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:55) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:29) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:29) Chipfumbu misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Takahashi comes in with a jab and a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Takahashi scores with a jab but comes up short on a body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Chipfumbu hits a jab and also lands a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:53) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:53) Chipfumbu slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:40) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:18) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:18) Chipfumbu finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:18) Takahashi hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:02) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:02) Takahashi slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:47) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:47) Chipfumbu lands a one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:47) Takahashi hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:31) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:31) Takahashi is off target with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:31) Chipfumbu is off target with a left jab and also has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:17) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:17) Chipfumbu misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:58) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:58) Chipfumbu hits a kick to the leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:58) Takahashi hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:38) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:38) Chipfumbu goes to the body with a left kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:38) Takahashi lands two jabs and also lands a left hook to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:15) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:15) Takahashi dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:51) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:21) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:21) Takahashi hits a left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:21) Chipfumbu lands a left jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:36) Taking a few gulps of breath, Chipfumbu is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:26) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:12) Takahashi rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:05) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:42) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:42) Takahashi misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) Takahashi acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:25) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:54) Takahashi comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:54) Chipfumbu scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:54) Takahashi connects with a jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) Takahashi is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) Takahashi comes in fast, looking for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) Takahashi gets hold of a leg but Chipfumbu remains standing, hopping on the other foot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) Takahashi uses the position to drive Chipfumbu up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:17) With the cage trapping Chipfumbu, Takahashi looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:17) Takahashi performs an ugly-looking takedown, but it's effective enough to leave Chipfumbu on the mat, turtled up, with Takahashi on top and facing him.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:58) Turtled up, Chipfumbu takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:45) Takahashi pounds away with right hands and Chipfumbu is in big trouble!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:28) Takahashi hits a short knee strike to the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:14) Takahashi pounds away with right hands, Chipfumbu is getting smashed!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:14) With Takahashi pounding away, referee Marc Goddard stops the fight!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:00) The winner, by TKO; Makoto Takahashi!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Makoto 'Shinryu' Takahashi defeats Sylvester 'Gladiator' Chipfumbu (TKO (Strikes) in 9:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Makoto Takahashi thanks everyone connected to Paraestra Matsuda for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He praises Chipfumbu for a tough fight.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></strong></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/626d8807-edbb-41cd-b1a0-16e62a22803b" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Roberto_Sanchez(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Roberto_Sanchez(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/f1b4888d-749d-4da4-b6e9-208229ffa710" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Pietro_Menga(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Pietro_Menga(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Roberto "Little Fury" Sanchez (8-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Favorite: -890) vs. Pietro "Pitbull" Menga (13-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Manchester, England, Underdog: +710)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Roberto 'Little Fury' Sanchez goes head to head with Pietro 'Pitbull' Menga.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:49) Menga hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:31) Menga comes forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:31) Sanchez manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:31) Menga can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:22) Moving forward constantly, Menga is pressuring Sanchez.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:22) Sanchez hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:22) Menga fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Sanchez with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Menga comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Sanchez hit two counter left hands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) A jab is wide from Menga, but then he scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:04) Moving forward constantly, Menga is pressuring Sanchez.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:04) Sanchez manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:04) Menga can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Sanchez with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:55) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:55) Sanchez misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:26) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:58) Menga comes forward, walking down Sanchez.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:58) Sanchez hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:58) Menga lands a jab and then he scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:42) Menga moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sanchez into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:42) Sanchez hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:42) Menga lands a left jab but Sanchez avoids the kick to the body that it set up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:10) Moving forward constantly, Menga is pressuring Sanchez.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:10) Sanchez lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:10) A flurry of three punches from Menga see two of them land but Sanchez evades a big right to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:40) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:40) Displaying his quick hands, Menga blitzes his opponent with a rapid four punch flurry.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:40) Sanchez hits a jab and also nails a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:17) Menga initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:17) Sanchez manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:17) Menga lands two jabs, but misses with a vicious right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:55) Menga steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:55) Sanchez hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:55) A jab hits home from Menga and then he scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:40) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:17) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:17) Menga parries away a right head kick attempt and counters with a jab and a solid right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Menga gets his opponent to cover up with two quick punches and then goes downstairs with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Sanchez scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:41) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:41) Menga is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:41) Sanchez uses a pair of left jabs but comes up short on a body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:19) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:19) Menga misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:53) Menga hits two left jabs and then catches Sanchez with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:23) Menga steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:23) Sanchez lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:23) Menga lands a left jab but Sanchez avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:59) Menga stalks forward, pressuring Sanchez.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:59) Sanchez lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:59) Menga can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:41) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:41) Sanchez lands one of a flurry of quick punches but doesn't connect with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:41) Menga is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:17) Menga attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:17) Sanchez scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:17) Menga lands a jab and then he hits Sanchez with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:10) Menga is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:03) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:40) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:06) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:35) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:35) Sanchez scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:35) Menga hits two out of a flurry of three punches and then hits a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:02) Menga moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sanchez into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:02) Sanchez manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:02) Menga lands two jabs and then he catches Sanchez with a low kick to the front leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:38) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:38) Menga uses a pair of left jabs and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:38) Showing great hand speed, Sanchez lands a three strike combination that ends with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:38) Blood is visible, it appears that Sanchez has suffered a large gash above his eye.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:17) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:17) Menga misses with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:17) Sanchez misses with a left jab and also misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:04) Sanchez rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:56) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:56) Menga hits a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:56) Sanchez scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:34) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:08) Menga hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:08) Sanchez lights his opponent up with a one-two followed by a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:43) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:25) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:25) Sanchez hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:25) Menga hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:03) Sanchez misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Menga attacks with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:46) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:46) Menga hits a jab but has a right hand blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:46) Sanchez throws three quick punches and lands one of them and then just about lands a head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:19) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:19) Menga finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:19) Sanchez is off target with a left jab but nails a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:07) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:07) Sanchez uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:07) Menga hits a left jab and also connects with a quick head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:56) Sanchez backs off quickly, I think that last shot really shook him!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:56) Seeing his chance, Menga runs in and tries a flying knee strike...but Sanchez has recovered too fast, and is able to move.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:45) With Sanchez bleeding, referee Marc Goddard pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:45) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:45) The fight recommences!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:32) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:32) Menga hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:32) Sanchez scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:17) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:17) Sanchez lands a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:17) Menga hits a jab and also hits a right head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:04) Backing off, Sanchez looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Sanchez the win.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Roberto 'Little Fury' Sanchez the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Roberto 'Little Fury' Sanchez defeats Pietro 'Pitbull' Menga (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Roberto Sanchez thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Roberto Sanchez says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Pietro Menga.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></span></strong></span></p></div><p></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/64d51eea-8bf6-4083-99bd-3c7288383028" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Frank_Baca(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Frank_Baca(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/7137e47a-ab7d-4020-b276-268c5dfca5a6" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Austin_Ryan(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Austin_Ryan(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Frank Baca (15-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Favorite: -380) vs. Austin Ryan (6-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Red Deer, Alberta, Underdog: +300)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>The Fight</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Frank Baca facing Austin Ryan.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:53) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:34) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:06) Ryan forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:06) Baca hit two counter left hands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:06) Ryan throws a one-two, but Baca was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:50) Ryan steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:50) Ryan steps into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:50) Ryan fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:34) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:13) Ryan comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:13) Baca hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:13) Ryan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:59) Ryan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:59) Ryan may have hurt his own hand with that last punch, judging from his reaction.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:59) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon his chances of winning.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:42) Ryan hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:24) Ryan connects with a left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:24) Baca lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:11) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:36) Ryan initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:36) Baca hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:36) Ryan lands a left jab but misses with a low kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:38) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:38) Baca misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:01) Ryan misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:32) Ryan comes forward, walking down Baca.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:32) Baca hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:32) Ryan connects with a jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:11) Ryan comes forward on the attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:11) Baca throws a counter left but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:11) Ryan throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:48) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:48) Ryan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a low kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:31) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:31) Ryan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a left kick to the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ryan is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:04) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:04) Ryan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) Ryan comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) Baca lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) A one-two from Ryan fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:19) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:19) Ryan hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:19) Baca finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:51) Ryan comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:51) Baca hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:51) Ryan lands a left jab but Baca evades a big right punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:30) Ryan comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:30) Baca manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:30) Ryan opens Baca up with a feint.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:30) Ryan lands a left jab but Baca avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:03) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:03) Baca uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:03) Ryan doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:43) A one-two from Ryan fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Ryan misses a jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Baca fails on a leg kick attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:05) Ryan misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:05) Baca uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:44) Ryan comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:44) Baca scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:44) Ryan throws a one-two, but Baca was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:22) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:22) Ryan uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:22) Baca is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:08) Baca grabs Ryan, who looks shattered, and pulls him into a clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:08) Clinched with Ryan, Baca looks to try and take him down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:08) The takedown is completed, Baca would not be denied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:08) The takedown allows Baca to take the back of Ryan.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:52) Baca increases his control by applying a body triangle.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:27) Baca pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:10) Baca, with the body triangle, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:10) Ryan gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:44) Frank Baca takes the victory by way of submission!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Frank Baca defeats Austin Ryan (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 12:16 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><strong>Post-Fight</strong></strong>: Frank Baca thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He praises Ryan for a tough fight.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/c14de136-5db2-4cbc-8f7a-0d30348a24b5" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Jarred_Brooks(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Jarred_Brooks(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/a2b73cb0-c7f8-45e6-bcc0-ccfd9b9b22a7" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Azamat_Pshukov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Azamat_Pshukov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Jarred "The Monkey God" Brooks (15-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Warsaw, Indiana, Favorite: -800) vs. Azamat Pshukov (7-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Underdog: +630)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Jarred 'The Monkey God' Brooks goes up against Azamat Pshukov.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:50) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:26) Brooks steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:26) Pshukov hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:26) Brooks throws a one-two, but Pshukov was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:07) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:07) Brooks dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with two jabs that are followed by a good right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:07) Pshukov looks to have been cut under his eye.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:38) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:13) Brooks steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:13) Pshukov misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:13) Brooks can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:00) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:00) Pshukov misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Brooks attacks with two jabs that are followed by a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:33) Brooks comes forward, walking down Pshukov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:33) Brooks bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:33) Brooks throws a two-punch combo but Pshukov avoids both.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:20) Brooks moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pshukov into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:20) Pshukov throws a counter jab but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:20) Brooks lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:09) With Pshukov bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:09) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:09) We're back underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:56) Brooks comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:56) Pshukov manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:56) Brooks lands a jab and then he scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:31) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:47) Moving forward constantly, Brooks is pressuring Pshukov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:47) Pshukov fires off a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:47) Brooks uses a left jab but Pshukov evades a big right punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:34) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:11) Brooks forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:11) Pshukov hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:11) A jab hits home from Brooks and then he catches Pshukov with a low kick to the front leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:49) Brooks steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:49) Pshukov lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:49) Brooks throws a one-two, but Pshukov was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:32) Moving forward constantly, Brooks is pressuring Pshukov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:32) Pshukov lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:32) Brooks hits a left jab and then he lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:19) Brooks steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:19) Pshukov hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:19) Brooks lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:03) Brooks moves in on Pshukov, preparing to throw.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:03) Pshukov lands a weak, tentative jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:03) Brooks can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:50) Pshukov may have been aiming to get in close, but Brooks aggressively took the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:50) Brooks can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:31) Brooks moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:31) Pshukov appeared to be going for a takedown, but Brooks took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:31) A jab hits home from Brooks and then he scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:16) Brooks comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:16) Brooks steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:16) Two left hands land from Brooks, but the following leg kick misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:56) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:33) For the first time, Brooks is starting to breathe a little heavier.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:28) Brooks comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:28) Pshukov hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:28) Brooks throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:15) Brooks attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:15) Pshukov hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:15) Brooks doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:04) Brooks acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:50) Brooks comes forward, walking down Pshukov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:50) Pshukov tries to hit a jab, but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:50) Brooks can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Pshukov with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:34) Brooks forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:34) Pshukov hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:34) Brooks uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) Brooks steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) Pshukov hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) Brooks lands a left jab but Pshukov avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:00) Pshukov comes in, looking for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:00) Brooks gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:53) Pshukov attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:53) Pshukov passes guard, but Brooks was ready and a scramble for position ensues.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:39) Pshukov ends up in side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:26) Pshukov throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:08) Pshukov blocks an attempt to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:57) Pshukov attempts to armbar Brooks from side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:57) Brooks doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:31) Brooks tries to move to guard, but Pshukov doesn't allow it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:11) Pshukov looks to get a mount.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:11) He tries to get the mount but Brooks was ready and immediately starts to scramble.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:59) Somehow, the scramble leaves Brooks under the north-south control of Pshukov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:39) Brooks takes a few elbows to the midsection, but there's not much behind them.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:27) Brooks tries to scramble out from underneath Pshukov, but is held firmly in place.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:20) Pshukov strikes Brooks in the ribs with a few nasty elbows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:06) Brooks tries to scramble out from underneath Pshukov, but is held firmly in place.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:56) Pshukov elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:39) Brooks tries a get out from under north-south, but doesn't budge Pshukov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:32) Pshukov gives up the north-south position in favour of sliding over into side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:16) Pshukov begins trying to get himself into a mount.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:16) Brooks allows the mount attempt, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:02) The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:42) Brooks appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:33) Brooks comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:33) Brooks steps into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:33) Brooks lands a left jab but Pshukov avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:18) Brooks scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked. Pshukov lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:04) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:43) Brooks looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:43) Pshukov attempts to pick Brooks up for a slam.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:43) Pshukov gets it! Brooks manages to pull guard upon impact.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:27) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Pshukov tries to break the guard apart.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:27) Brooks stops Pshukov from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Pshukov the win.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Azamat Pshukov wins by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Azamat Pshukov defeats Jarred 'The Monkey God' Brooks (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Azamat Pshukov thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Damacio Page would be a particularly good contest.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/bdd70d21-20cc-48c7-afa4-5b0ac8c1d39f" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Sean_Santella(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Sean_Santella(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/c0152480-eaa4-4285-9ce3-c6969c076ef6" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Darrell_Montague(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Darrell_Montague(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Sean "Shorty Rock" Santella (23-8-1-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Whippany, New Jersey, Favorite: -240) vs. Darrell Montague (13-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Chino, California, Underdog: +190)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Sean 'Shorty Rock' Santella squares off with Darrell Montague in the CTC Flyweight division.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:29) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:59) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:36) Montague comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:36) Santella scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:36) Montague lands a jab and then he scores with a lovely left head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:33) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:04) Montague initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:04) Santella throws a counter jab but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:04) Montague hits a right jab and then he catches Santella with a powerful spin kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:48) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:48) Montague dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:24) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:24) Santella misses with a big right hand, allowing Montague to counter with a right jab and a nice left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:05) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:05) Montague dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Montague comes forward, walking down Santella.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Santella hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Montague feints, causing Santella to move to one side and leave himself wide open.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Montague hits a right hand but his big left hand follow-up misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:31) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:18) Santella is limping slightly.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:03) Montague initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:03) Santella throws a counter left but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:03) Montague throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Santella avoids them all.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:50) Montague comes forward, walking down Santella.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:50) Montague is now in the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:50) A jab hits home from Montague and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:39) Montague attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:39) Santella hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:39) Montague fools Santella with a feint.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:39) Montague connects with a jab but misses with a vicious left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:24) Montague steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:24) Montague steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Santella.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:24) A jab hits home from Montague and then he hits Santella with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:11) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:51) Limping quite noticeably, Santella is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Montague steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Santella misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Santella gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Montague lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:26) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:01) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:52) Santella has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:40) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:40) Santella misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Montague to attack with a right jab and a great left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) Montague comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) Montague avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) Montague lands a jab and then he lands a big left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:07) Montague steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:07) Santella fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:07) Montague lands two right hands, but Santella evades a big left punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:49) Montague stalks forward, pressuring Santella.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:49) Santella fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:49) Montague hits two right jabs and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:34) Montague looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:34) Santella may have been aiming to get in close, but Montague aggressively took the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:34) Montague connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:26) Montague takes a moment to switch to a traditional stance.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:21) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:56) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:56) Santella misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Montague comes in with a jab and a powerful straight right!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Santella is knocked down by that shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Montague senses victory and starts to unload with punches!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Montague pounds away with right hands and Santella is in big trouble!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:39) Montague pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:26) Santella tries to pull guard on Montague but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:09) Montague tries to pound on Santella, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:58) Santella tries to move to guard, but Montague doesn't allow it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:38) Montague fires away with punches, but Santella doesn't take any undue damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:24) Montague blocks Santella as he tries a transition to guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:10) Montague fires away with punches, but Santella doesn't take any undue damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:57) Montague blocks Santella as he tries a transition to guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:38) Montague fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:25) Montague blocks Santella as he tries a transition to guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:05) Montague attempts to armbar Santella from side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:05) Santella defends himself well and is in no danger.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:43) Santella tries to pull guard on Montague but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:29) Montague fires off some rights, but Santella isn't troubled by them.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:16) Montague blocks an attempt to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:59) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Herb Dean standing them both back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:59) Montague is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:59) Santella has an obvious limp as he circles.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:50) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:31) Montague comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:31) Montague moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:31) Montague can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:27) Montague rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:22) Montague comes forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:22) Montague moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Santella.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:22) Montague throws a two-punch combo but Santella avoids both.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:05) It looked like we were about to see Santella try and get some grappling started, but Montague was more aggressive and took the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:05) Montague can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:47) Montague stalks forward, pressuring Santella.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:47) Santella misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:47) Montague fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Santella with a low kick to the front leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:37) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:09) Montague fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Santella with a beauty of a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Montague down as the winner.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Darrell Montague the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Darrell Montague defeats Sean 'Shorty Rock' Santella (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Giving thanks, Darrell Montague praises his team at Millennia MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Santella for a tough fight. Darrell Montague is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">MAIN CARD</span></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/a331d40a-886b-4868-ae30-0a122ef7f33a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Naoki_Inoue(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Naoki_Inoue(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong><strong>VS.</strong></strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/12893ae3-5867-43b4-9b7a-f0d83c50718c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Seiichiro_Ito(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Seiichiro_Ito(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Naoki Inoue (15-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Toyohashi, Japan, Favorite: -820) vs. Seiichiro Ito (13-4-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +650)</strong></strong></p></div><p></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Naoki Inoue faces Seiichiro Ito.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:45) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:25) Inoue attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:25) Ito throws a counter left but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:25) Inoue doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:02) Inoue comes forward, walking down Ito.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:02) Inoue steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Ito.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:02) Inoue fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:44) Inoue initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:44) Ito tries to hit a jab, but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:44) Inoue hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:28) Inoue initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:28) Ito throws a counter left but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:28) Inoue lands a jab and then he catches Ito with a hard low kick to the front leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:05) Inoue can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:42) Inoue hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:13) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:50) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:27) Inoue attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:27) Ito throws a counter jab but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:27) Inoue fools Ito with a feint.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:27) Inoue hits a left jab and then he scores with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) Ito looked like he was going to shoot, but Inoue simply took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) A jab hits home from Inoue and then he hits Ito with a sensational high right head kick!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) It's a knock out! Ito is down and out!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:57) By knock out, the winner is Naoki Inoue!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Naoki Inoue defeats Seiichiro Ito (Knock Out (Kick) in 4:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Naoki Inoue thanks everyone connected to Grabaka for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Naoki Inoue says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect for Seiichiro Ito.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/98b744b8-4b3d-4fb1-938f-17fde38e7f98" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Tagir_Ulanbekov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Tagir_Ulanbekov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong><strong>VS.</strong></strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/c6bbe956-d499-4045-b377-f72ee16cc015" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Sam_Creasey(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Sam_Creasey(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Tagir Ulanbekov (12-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -810) vs. Sam "Urai" Creasey (11-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Leighton Buzzard, England, Underdog: +640)</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Tagir Ulanbekov against Sam 'Urai' Creasey.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Creasey comes forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Ulanbekov hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Creasey lands a left hand and then he hits Ulanbekov with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Moving forward constantly, Creasey is pressuring Ulanbekov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Ulanbekov scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Creasey throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:10) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:45) Creasey comes forward, walking down Ulanbekov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:45) Ulanbekov fires off a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:45) Creasey can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:53) Creasey comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:53) Ulanbekov manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:53) Creasey throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:39) Creasey acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) Creasey misses a right hook and gets countered with a powerful straight right!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:16) Creasey hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:16) Ulanbekov quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Creasey!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:16) Ulanbekov can't get there fast enough though, Creasey is already back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:44) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:20) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:20) Ulanbekov nails one quick punch from a flurry and then nails a right cross. Creasey is off-target with a jab but hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Creasey comes forward on the attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Ulanbekov hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Creasey connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:27) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:27) Ulanbekov uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:27) Creasey uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Creasey comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Ulanbekov hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Creasey doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:27) Creasey stalks forward, pressuring Ulanbekov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:27) Ulanbekov manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:27) Creasey connects with a jab but the following leg kick misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:13) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:13) Creasey misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Ulanbekov comes in with a quick left jab and a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:59) Creasey comes forward, walking down Ulanbekov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:59) Ulanbekov lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:59) Creasey can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) The two fighters strike, but without success.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Ulanbekov doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Creasey doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:25) Creasey steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:25) Ulanbekov lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:25) Creasey throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:15) Creasey is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:07) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:07) Ulanbekov slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:07) It looks like Creasey has been cut under the eye.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:41) Creasey comes forward on the attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:41) Ulanbekov hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:41) Creasey fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:25) Ulanbekov comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:25) Creasey can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Ulanbekov with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:15) Ulanbekov gets hold of Creasey.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:09) With control of the clinch, Ulanbekov tries to complete a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:09) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) Ulanbekov throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:38) Ulanbekov blocks Creasey as he tries a transition to guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:27) Ulanbekov fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:09) Creasey tries to pull guard on Ulanbekov but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:52) In side control, Ulanbekov throws a couple of punches designed to keep Creasey guessing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:34) Ulanbekov blocks an attempt to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:14) Stuck under side control, Creasey takes a knee to the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:56) Ulanbekov throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:32) Ulanbekov blocks an attempt to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:19) Creasey squirms around, preventing Ulanbekov from connecting fully with a knee strike attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:02) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:51) Creasey moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Ulanbekov into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:51) Ulanbekov manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:51) Creasey throws a one-two, but Ulanbekov was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:39) With Creasey bleeding, referee Herb Dean pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:39) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:39) We're back underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:25) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:25) Ulanbekov counters a right hand with a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:11) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:11) Creasey slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:56) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:56) Creasey misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Ulanbekov to attack with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:37) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:37) Ulanbekov hits a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:37) Creasey is off-target with a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:19) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:19) Ulanbekov misses with a big right hand, allowing Creasey to counter with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:00) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:00) Ulanbekov slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:50) Creasey appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:45) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:45) Creasey lands a left jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:45) Ulanbekov hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) Creasey immediately covers up and tries to retreat, I think that he is dazed!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) Ulanbekov launches a head kick that lands hard! Creasey goes down!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:21) Ulanbekov senses victory and starts to unload with punches!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:21) Ulanbekov pounds away and Creasey is having serious difficulty surviving them!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:09) Ulanbekov hits a knee strike to the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:54) Ulanbekov uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:42) Ulanbekov tries to lock Creasey into a kimura.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:42) Creasey fights off the kimura attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:22) Creasey tries to move to guard, but Ulanbekov doesn't allow it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:07) Ulanbekov uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Ulanbekov down as the winner.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Tagir Ulanbekov is the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Tagir Ulanbekov defeats Sam 'Urai' Creasey (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Giving thanks, Tagir Ulanbekov praises his team at Eagles MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Tagir Ulanbekov invites everyone to a post-show winners party at a local club to celebrate his win. Tagir Ulanbekov is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/aa70f71f-5932-4e94-b640-a86fdfbd6972" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Chico_Camus(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Chico_Camus(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/be450ac3-c4c3-4dce-a7f5-1d5021df7964" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Yoni_Sherbatov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Yoni_Sherbatov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Chico "King" Camus (18-9-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Underdog: +100) vs. Yoni Sherbatov (8-3-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Laval, Quebec, Favorite: -110)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Chico 'King' Camus takes on Yoni Sherbatov.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Mario Yamasaki.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Marcos Rosales, and Adelaide Byrd.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) Camus uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) Sherbatov lands a left jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:25) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:25) Sherbatov misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:05) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:05) Camus slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a good right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:37) Camus uses a left jab, but misses with a low kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:15) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:15) Camus hits a left jab and also hits a glancing high kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:15) Sherbatov misses a jab but scores with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:55) Camus misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:34) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:34) Camus lands a left jab and also lands a low kick. Sherbatov uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:11) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:11) Camus hits a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:11) Sherbatov lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:48) Camus shoots in for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:48) Camus couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Sherbatov hops in place on the other.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:48) Camus uses the position to drive Sherbatov up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:26) Camus looks to sweep a leg out from under Sherbatov so as to take him down with a trip.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:26) The trip doesn't work, Sherbatov blocked it and then turns it so that Camus is the one against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:02) Sherbatov hits a knee strike to the thigh.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:52) Camus is trapped against the cage and Sherbatov punishes him with some dirty boxing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:36) Camus gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:21) Camus takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:12) Camus is trapped against the cage and Sherbatov hits him with a short left uppercut.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:54) Camus uses his wrestling skills to prevent Sherbatov from attacking with dirty boxing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:36) Sherbatov attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Camus pulls the clinch tighter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:16) Camus goes to the ribs, then the head, with short punches.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:01) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:53) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:53) Sherbatov misses a right hook and gets countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a left roundhouse kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) Camus initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) Sherbatov throws a counter left but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) Camus connects with two left jabs, but Sherbatov avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:00) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:00) Camus lands a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:00) Sherbatov misses with a left jab but hits a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:42) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:42) Sherbatov uses a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:42) Camus scores with a jab and also nails a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:20) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:20) Sherbatov counters a right hand with a left jab and a solid right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) Camus hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) Sherbatov hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:32) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:32) Camus dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a nice high roundhouse kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) Sherbatov backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Camus immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) Camus lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Sherbatov partially blocked it!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:13) Camus goes under the guard and nails Sherbatov with a right uppercut! What a shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:04) Stepping in, Camus hits Sherbatov with a short knee to the chest, but it lacked power.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:56) Sherbatov circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:43) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Camus hits a good right hand. Sherbatov hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:08) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:08) Camus misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. Sherbatov scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:43) Camus moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sherbatov into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:43) Sherbatov lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:43) Camus can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:23) Sherbatov is off-target with a head kick and, now off balance, gets countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a massive right hook to the jaw!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:09) He's down! Sherbatov falls to the floor!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:09) Camus moves in quickly to try and finish Sherbatov with stomps and kicks!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:09) Camus hits several big stomps and kicks, but Sherbatov somehow hangs on!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:52) An up-kick makes Camus think twice about advancing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:33) On his back, Sherbatov watches as Camus comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:33) Camus can't hold Sherbatov down and a scramble starts.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:19) Sherbatov somehow manages to come out on top of Camus in north-south position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:06) Sherbatov hits a short knee strike to the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:51) Camus slides to one side and scrambles for position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:37) Camus somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Sherbatov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:24) Sherbatov changes position, moving to side control in one fluid motion.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:10) Sherbatov keeps Camus guessing with a few quick strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:52) Sherbatov blocks an attempted sweep.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:31) Sherbatov keeps Camus guessing with a few quick strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:14) Camus tries a sweep but gets rolled and Sherbatov has his back!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:01) Sherbatov attempts to complete a rear naked choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:01) Camus doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:26) Sherbatov blocks Camus as he tries to roll over.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:02) Sherbatov unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Adelaide Byrd gives a draw.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Ricardo Almeida gives the result in favour of Camus.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Marcos Rosales: Camus.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Chico 'King' Camus wins by majority decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Chico 'King' Camus defeats Yoni Sherbatov (Majority Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Chico Camus thanks everyone connected to Roufusport for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Chico Camus praises Sherbatov for his skill and toughness.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/a1662cca-8ff4-416d-be1a-a2cca0fc28c1" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Raulian_Paiva(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Raulian_Paiva(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong><strong>VS.</strong></strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/c4654907-59dc-4540-9b1a-2c80f2142f5a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Alptekin_Ozkilic(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Alptekin_Ozkilic(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Raulian Paiva (21-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Santana, Brazil, Favorite: -610) vs. "The Turkish Delight" Alptekin Ozkilic (10-5, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Charles, Missouri, Underdog: +480)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Raulian Paiva takes on 'The Turkish Delight' Alptekin Ozkilic.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Mario Yamasaki.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Marcos Rosales, and Adelaide Byrd.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:27) Paiva steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:27) Ozkilic hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:27) A one-two from Paiva fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:12) Paiva moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Ozkilic into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:12) Ozkilic lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:12) A jab is wide from Paiva, but then he catches Ozkilic with a right kick to the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:56) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:56) Ozkilic misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a nice right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:46) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:46) Ozkilic hits a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:46) Paiva finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:46) Paiva appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:24) Paiva comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:24) Ozkilic hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:24) Paiva can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) Ozkilic hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) Showing his fast hands, Paiva throws a flurry of four punches that end with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:50) Paiva steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:50) Ozkilic hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:50) A jab hits home from Paiva and then he catches Ozkilic with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:29) Paiva comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:29) Ozkilic misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:29) Paiva connects with a jab but Ozkilic evades a big right punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:11) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:50) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:50) Paiva misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Ozkilic to attack with a left jab and a solid right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:26) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:26) Paiva hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:26) Ozkilic nails a vicious right cross!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:13) Paiva wobbles, then falls!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:13) Ozkilic dives in quickly and secures mount on the dazed Paiva!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:58) Ozkilic unloads with big rights and Paiva is getting rocked!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:40) Ozkilic unloads with some right hands, but Paiva deals with them comfortably.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:22) Paiva tries to get to half guard but can't.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:08) Ozkilic pounds away with rights, but Paiva covers up and only a couple manage to get through.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:55) Ozkilic tries to pound on Paiva, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:43) Paiva tries to sweep Ozkilic out of mount but can't do it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:29) Ozkilic pounds away on Paiva, landing several good shots in the process.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:18) Ozkilic pounds away and Paiva struggles to deal with them.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:18) Judging from his body language, Ozkilic may have broken his hand while pounding away.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:18) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon his chances of winning.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:18) Ozkilic forces Paiva to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:01) Ozkilic tries to put Paiva in a rear naked choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:01) Paiva stops Ozkilic from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) Ozkilic blocks Paiva as he tries to roll over.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:12) Ozkilic tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:53) Paiva tries a roll, but doesn't budge Ozkilic.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:36) Paiva prevents Ozkilic from getting his hooks in.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) Paiva tries a roll, but doesn't budge Ozkilic.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) Ozkilic attempts to complete a rear naked choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) Paiva doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:33) Paiva tries a roll, but doesn't budge Ozkilic.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:21) Ozkilic tries to put Paiva in a rear naked choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:21) Paiva stops Ozkilic from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:47) Paiva tries to turn over and sweep Ozkilic but can't do it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:24) The lack of progress forces referee Mario Yamasaki to stand the fighters back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:24) For the first time, Paiva is starting to breathe a little heavier.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:19) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:19) Ozkilic lands a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:19) Paiva lands a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:11) Referee Mario Yamasaki calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Paiva.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:11) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:11) The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:03) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:03) Ozkilic slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:44) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:44) Ozkilic misses with a big right hand, allowing Paiva to counter with a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:37) The fighters fall into clinch, both looking like they need to catch their breath.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:37) Ozkilic tries to wrestle Paiva backward and up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:37) Ozkilic doesn't manage it though, Paiva defended it well.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:22) Ozkilic catches Paiva with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:02) Wanting to take it to the ground, Ozkilic attempts to drag Paiva down into his guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:02) Ozkilic gets it, Paiva is now trapped in his guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:44) Ozkilic tries to sweep Paiva but can't do it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:31) In guard, Paiva throws a couple of punches designed to keep Ozkilic guessing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:05) Paiva deflects a couple of punches that Ozkilic threw from below.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:46) In guard, Paiva is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:27) In guard, Paiva throws a couple of punches designed to keep Ozkilic guessing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:58) Paiva deflects a couple of punches that Ozkilic threw from below.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:43) Paiva throws some minor strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:25) Ozkilic grabs Paiva and draws him in close, smothering him.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:03) Paiva keeps Ozkilic guessing with a few quick strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:42) Paiva smothers Ozkilic with his body by pushing forward and down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:20) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:06) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges give the result in favour of Ozkilic.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) 'The Turkish Delight' Alptekin Ozkilic wins by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: 'The Turkish Delight' Alptekin Ozkilic defeats Raulian Paiva (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Alptekin Ozkilic gives a name-check to everyone at St. Charles MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says he has a lot of respect for Raulian Paiva and praises his toughness.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/8c2a45d4-d4f2-4f85-9e14-d38a52ac9974" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Malcolm_Gordon(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Malcolm_Gordon(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/4590245a-b0d9-44f0-99eb-aeff7ee6f2ce" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Rambaa_Somdet(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Rambaa_Somdet(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Malcolm "X" Gordon (13-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -550) vs. Rambaa "M16" Somdet (14-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Thailand, Underdog: +430)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>The Fight</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Malcolm 'X' Gordon taking on Rambaa 'M16' Somdet.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Gordon uses a left jab while backing away.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Somdet can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Gordon with a beauty of a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Gordon comes in, looking for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Somdet almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Gordon has hold of one leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Gordon uses the position to drive Somdet up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Gordon attempts a trip to put Somdet on the ground.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) He trips Somdet to the mat - beautiful technique!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Somdet winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Gordon pressing onto him.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:59) Gordon tries to lock Somdet in a choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:59) Somdet fights off the guillotine attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:29) Somdet hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:10) Not liking his options, Gordon looks to get a better position over Somdet.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:10) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Somdet!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:33) Gordon pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:21) Gordon pounds away but Somdet deals with the blows fairly easily.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:05) Gordon fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Somdet!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:05) Gordon forces Somdet to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:53) Gordon gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:29) Gordon, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:29) Gordon gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Somdet has to tap out!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:59) The winner, by submission, is Malcolm 'X' Gordon!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Malcolm 'X' Gordon defeats Rambaa 'M16' Somdet (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Malcolm Gordon thanks everyone connected to Niagara Top Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Malcolm Gordon praises Somdet for his skill and toughness.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/06ce2363-6442-4730-be8a-9bc6497ef640" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Justin_Scoggins(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Justin_Scoggins(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/80d3cc0e-9020-4bbd-ac1e-8a46971239a2" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Bruno_Azevedo(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Bruno_Azevedo(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Justin "Tank" Scoggins (12-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Greenville, South Carolina, Underdog: +200) vs. Bruno "Macaco" Azevedo (17-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Favorite: -260)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Justin 'Tank' Scoggins takes on Bruno 'Macaco' Azevedo.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) Scoggins can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Scoggins confidently comes in closer.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Scoggins can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:16) Scoggins lands a left jab, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:02) Scoggins lands a left jab, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:49) Scoggins uses a left jab, but Azevedo steps back to avoid a high right head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:29) Scoggins can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) Scoggins moves in behind four quick punches, four of them finding a home, and then hits Azevedo with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:48) Azevedo warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:48) Scoggins can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Azevedo with a right kick to the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:36) Scoggins lands a jab and then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) That last shot may have done some damage, Azevedo is backing off and looks totally dazed!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) Scoggins hits a spinning back fist, but it didn't have the power to really hurt Azevedo.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) Scoggins confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) A jab is wide from Scoggins, but then he scores with a right head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:42) Scoggins can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:31) Scoggins fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:11) Scoggins connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:51) Scoggins can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:39) Scoggins can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Azevedo with a right kick to the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:15) Circling warily, Azevedo is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:15) Scoggins can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:05) A defensive jab hits from Azevedo.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:05) Scoggins connects with a nice jab and then catches Azevedo with a right hook to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:55) Scoggins comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing three of them, but Azevedo avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:30) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Scoggins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:20) Seizing the opportunity, Azevedo clinches.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:11) With control of the clinch, Azevedo tries to complete a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:11) Scoggins cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:57) Azevedo attempts an armbar.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:57) Azevedo gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Scoggins has to tap!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:32) The winner, by submission; Bruno Azevedo!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Bruno 'Macaco' Azevedo defeats Justin 'Tank' Scoggins (Submission (Armbar) in 6:28 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Bruno Azevedo thanks everyone connected to Nova Uniao for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Bruno Azevedo gives a show of respect for his opponent.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT</span></span></strong></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/5c3fa07d-9bae-4c92-953c-ac3be5d533bd" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Kai_Kara_France(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Kai_Kara_France(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/c50e7e7a-0d2a-4fac-b388-1f3a9c3745a0" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Matheus_Nicolau(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Matheus_Nicolau(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Kai "Don't Blink" Kara-France (21-10-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Auckland, New Zealand, Favorite: -200) vs. Matheus Nicolau (13-3-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Underdog: +150)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>The Fight</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Kai 'Don't Blink' Kara-France going head to head with Matheus Nicolau.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Mario Yamasaki will be the referee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:48) Kara-France fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:28) Moving forward constantly, Kara-France is pressuring Nicolau.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:28) Nicolau hit two counter left hands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:28) A jab lands from Kara-France but misses with a vicious right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:06) Kara-France stalks forward, pressuring Nicolau.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:06) Nicolau lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:06) Kara-France doesn't trouble his opponent with a triple punch combo.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:47) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:47) Kara-France misses a right hook and gets countered with a nice right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:26) Kara-France misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Nicolau comes in with a quick left jab and a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) Nicolau feints to one side, causing Kara-France to react and leave himself off balance.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) Kara-France misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Nicolau to attack with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:57) Backing off, Kara-France looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:57) Nicolau lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Kara-France got a partial block that saved him.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:30) Nicolau moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Kara-France into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:30) Nicolau looks to pressure Kara-France, stepping into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:30) Nicolau uses a left jab but Kara-France evades a big right punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:12) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:12) Kara-France misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Nicolau to attack with a jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) Nicolau rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:48) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:19) Moving forward constantly, Nicolau is pressuring Kara-France.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:19) Nicolau steps into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:19) Nicolau comes in fast and lands three quick punches but Kara-France avoids the low kick that it set up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:51) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:51) Nicolau misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:37) Nicolau throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:24) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:50) Nicolau steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:50) Kara-France hits two left hands on the counter.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:50) Nicolau throws a one-two, but Kara-France was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:14) Nicolau comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:14) Kara-France hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:14) A jab lands from Nicolau but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:56) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:56) Kara-France hits a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:56) Nicolau hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) Kara-France uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:30) Nicolau uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:18) Nicolau glances at the clock.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:08) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:08) Nicolau hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:08) Kara-France lands a left kick to the rib cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:55) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:55) Nicolau slips past a right hook and counters with a pair of jabs that are followed by a left hook to the side of the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:38) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:05) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:39) Nicolau steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:39) Kara-France fires off a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:39) Stepping in, Nicolau lands three quick punches but can't connect with a right to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:25) For the first time, Nicolau is starting to breathe a little heavier.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:18) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Nicolau comes forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Kara-France fires off a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Nicolau doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:30) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:05) Nicolau comes forward, walking down Kara-France.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:05) Kara-France tries to hit a jab, but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:05) A jab lands from Nicolau but the following kick to the body misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:42) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:42) Kara-France scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:42) Nicolau hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:15) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:15) Nicolau slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:15) A stand-up striking battle is doing Kara-France no favours, Nicolau is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:38) Nicolau studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:33) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:13) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:40) Nicolau comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:40) Nicolau bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:40) Nicolau moves in behind four quick punches, all of them landing, but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:20) Nicolau attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:20) Kara-France lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:20) Nicolau lands a jab and then he lands a big right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) Nicolau pushes aside a weak right head kick attempt and comes back with a jab and a nice right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:27) Kara-France looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats, that last blow may have rocked him!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:27) Nicolau moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand! Kara-France goes down!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:16) Nicolau quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Kara-France!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:16) Nicolau fires away and Kara-France is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:16) With Kara-France taking a beating, referee Mario Yamasaki has to stop the fight!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:01) By TKO, the winner is Matheus Nicolau!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Matheus Nicolau defeats Kai 'Don't Blink' Kara-France (TKO (Strikes) in 13:59 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Matheus Nicolai gives a name-check to everyone at Nova Uniao, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says he has a lot of respect for Kai Kara-France and praises his toughness.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></span></strong></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/a004ac90-1cc7-4123-b88b-1a3b2600a268" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Ben_Nguyen(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Ben_Nguyen(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/514d870a-68b6-419d-8f53-eff79669234d" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Ronaldo_Candido(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Ronaldo_Candido(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Ben "10" Nguyen (18-9, 1-0 CTC, From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Favorite: -340) vs. "Pac-Man" Ronaldo Candido (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Joao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, Underdog: +270)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Ben '10' Nguyen against 'Pac-Man' Ronaldo Candido.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Adelaide Byrd, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:51) Nguyen confidently comes in closer.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:51) Candido appeared to be going for a takedown, but Nguyen took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:51) A jab is wide from Nguyen, but then he hits Candido with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:42) Candido shoots in for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:42) Candido couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Nguyen hops in place on the other.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:42) With Nguyen not going down, Candido settles for pushing him up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:25) Nguyen takes a hard foot stomp.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:10) Nguyen is pressed up against the cage and held there.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:10) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) With Nguyen stuck against the cage, Candido tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:11) Nguyen cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:57) Candido looks like he may be attempting to get a D'Arce choke set up, he seems to be trying to thread his arm into position at the moment.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:57) Nguyen blocks it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:33) Candido attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:33) Nguyen doesn't allow the kneebar to be applied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:06) Candido tries to grab a leg to prepare Nguyen for a kneebar.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:06) Nguyen defends himself well and does not give up a leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:26) Candido tries to ensnare Nguyen in a kneebar.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:26) Nguyen stops Candido from hooking a leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:03) Candido tries to lock Nguyen in a kimura.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:03) Nguyen gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:03) Candido loses the hold! Somehow Nguyen got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:03) Nguyen is still under side control though and so the threat of more submission attempts remains.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:34) Candido starts threading his arm around, perhaps trying to set up a D'Arce choke from side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:34) Nguyen stops Candido from applying it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:56) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:51) Circling, Candido clearly wants to shoot in but is wary about getting hit.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:51) Nguyen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:37) There's a takedown attempt from Candido.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:37) He has the takedown! Nguyen pulls guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:37) That's two takedowns from three attempts.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:27) Candido is trying to pass guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:27) Nguyen fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:16) As Nguyen goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Candido quickly tries to grab it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:16) Candido ends up having to pull half guard, unable to secure the leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:16) Candido probably shouldn't have risked going for the leg, he left himself too exposed and has paid the price.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:54) Nguyen throws a few right hands to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:31) Nguyen blocks Candido as he tries a transition to full guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:13) Nguyen throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:53) Candido transitions from half guard to full guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:42) Nguyen hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Candido.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:36) Nguyen uses a quick shoulder smash.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:28) Candido grabs an arm and raises his legs, trying to lock Nguyen into a triangle choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:28) The triangle is locked in deep, Nguyen has to tap out!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:55) The winner, by submission, is 'Pac-Man' Ronaldo Candido!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: 'Pac-Man' Ronaldo Candido defeats Ben '10' Nguyen (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 8:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Ronaldo Candido gives a name-check to everyone at Nova Uniao, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Ronaldo Candido says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Ben Nguyen. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CO-MAIN EVENT</span></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/11ecf0b1-d048-4270-89e2-6ca47d23445f" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Joseph_Morales(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Joseph_Morales(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong><strong>VS.</strong></strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/ec63bfb2-4857-46ab-a806-4c14ca3f9f6c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Damacio_Page(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Damacio_Page(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Joseph "Bopo" Morales (10-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Clovis, California, Favorite: -600) vs. "The Angel of Death" Damacio Page (21-10, 1-0 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Underdog: +470)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Joseph 'Bopo' Morales faces 'The Angel of Death' Damacio Page in the CTC Flyweight division.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Ricardo Almeida, Marcos Rosales, and Adelaide Byrd.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:49) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:23) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:23) Page is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:23) Morales scores with a brace of jabs but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:53) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:53) Page misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:24) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:24) Page slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:08) Morales comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:08) Page manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:08) A one-two from Morales fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:50) Page hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:23) Morales comes forward, walking down Page.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:23) Page hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:23) Morales connects with a jab but Page avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:57) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:57) Page lands a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:57) Morales lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:12) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:12) Morales scores with a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:12) Page scores with a jab but misses a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:59) Page confidently comes in closer.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:59) Page can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:37) Morales lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:37) Page hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:13) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:34) A jab is wide from Page, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:10) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:44) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:44) Morales misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Page to attack with a jab and a low kick that can't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:24) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:10) Moving around, Morales is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:10) Page can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:48) Morales uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:48) Page cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:35) Morales fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:14) Morales leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Page.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) Morales throws a few relatively weak right hands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:37) Morales leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Page.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:22) In guard, Morales begins working to pass to side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:22) Morales isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:53) Morales leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Page.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:37) Morales pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:19) Page throws out some punches, but Morales leans back to avoid them.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:07) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Marc Goddard standing them both back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:53) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:20) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:20) Morales doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand. Page hits a jab but can't get a kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:54) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:37) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:20) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:20) Page dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:57) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:57) Morales hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:57) Page uses a left jab and also nails a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:39) Setting it up well, Morales shoots in for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:39) The takedown is completed, Page is on his back and pulls half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:28) Looking to catch his breath, Morales is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:06) Page tries to sweep Morales but can't do it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:52) Morales is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:52) Page was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:38) Morales manages to come out on top, with Page pulling guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:23) Morales attempts to pass guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:23) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:12) The scramble results in Page being on his back pulling half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:56) Morales tries to pound on Page, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:43) Morales blocks an attempted sweep.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:13) Morales pounds away on Page but can't land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:01) Morales blocks Page as he tries a transition to full guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Page down as the winner.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Angel of Death' Damacio Page!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: 'The Angel of Death' Damacio Page defeats Joseph 'Bopo' Morales (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Damacio Page gives a name-check to everyone at Jackson Wink MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he is glad to overcome the odds and that being the underdog helped motivate him.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:36px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">MAIN EVENT</span></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/657ed5b1-66e6-4fbe-9382-8f4a85c4906a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Kyoji_Horiguchi(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Kyoji_Horiguchi(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/999b1569-1f52-4e3d-848b-8d944b304f9c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Rodrigo_Lima(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Rodrigo_Lima(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong><strong>Kyoji Horiguchi (29-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rodrigo "Ratinho" Lima (12-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Underdog: +950)</strong></strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Kyoji Horiguchi takes on Rodrigo 'Ratinho' Lima in the CTC Flyweight division.<p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) Our cageside judges are: Adelaide Byrd, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) And here we go!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) They start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:51) Horiguchi comes forward, walking down Ratinho.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:51) Horiguchi moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Ratinho.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:51) Horiguchi lands a jab and then he hits Ratinho with a beauty of a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:37) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:37) Ratinho hits a left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:37) Horiguchi hits a left jab and also lands a powerful right hook!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:30) Ratinho is knocked down by that shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:30) Horiguchi senses victory and starts to unload with punches!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:30) Horiguchi unloads with massive right hands and Ratinho is getting destroyed!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:30) Referee Herb Dean jumps in and saves Ratinho from taking any more shots!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:15) Kyoji Horiguchi takes the win by TKO!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Kyoji Horiguchi defeats Rodrigo 'Ratinho' Lima (TKO (Strikes) in 0:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><strong>Post-Fight</strong></strong>: Kyoji Horiguchi gives a name-check to everyone at American Top Team, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He gave a charismatic performance.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/d0cd9f20-6dd6-4029-a5f1-655f86336d03" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CTC_19_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CTC_19_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/9e598f17-1f3d-44fa-99f5-7823909245a3/p/2bd94b47-f691-4630-8ea0-4f3c89833a3c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CTC_19_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CTC_19_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Attendance</strong>: 1,816</p><p> <strong>Gate Reciepts</strong>: $239,712</p><p> <strong><strong>Sponsorship</strong></strong>: $55,349</p><p> <strong>Ad Revenue</strong>: $906,591</p><p> <strong>Merchandise</strong>: $6,311</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Fighter Pay</strong>: $150,359 (Highest Paid: Kyoji Horiguchi, $53,266)</p><p> <strong>Drug Testing</strong>: $12,750</p><p> <strong>Production</strong>: $40,682</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Profit</strong>: $1,004,172</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Critical Rating</strong>: 76%</p><p> <strong>Commercial Rating</strong>: 68%</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Fight of the Night</strong>: Damacio Page vs. Joseph Morales</p><p> <strong>KO of the Night</strong>: Naoki Inoue (vs. Seiichiro Ito)</p><p> <strong>Submission of the Night</strong>: Malcolm Gordon (vs. Rambaa Somdet)</p><p> <strong>Performance Bonus</strong>: Kyoji Horiguchi</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TOURNAMENT DRAW</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/5df4351d-0e4b-441d-a157-7cd02311591c/p/0575e426-36b7-4482-b25a-0f040a02a743" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Flyweight_Tournament_Quarter_Final_Draw.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Flyweight_Tournament_Quarter_Final_Draw.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>News</strong></p><p> </p><p> - Kyoji Horiguchi announces that he will be taking a hiatus of undetermined length from the sport of MMA. A replacement is being sought for the FLyweight Grand Prix.</p><p> </p><p> - The drug test results for Canadian Tournament Combat 18 have come back, and Liz McCarthy has tested positive for Performance Enhancing Drugs following her victory over Andy Nguyen. McCarthy will be suspended for a year, and a replacement will be sought for her in the grand prix.</p><p> </p><p> - Austin Ryan suffered a Minor Hand Injury during his loss to Frank Baca. He will miss a couple weeks of training, but has been eliminated from the Grand Prix, so this will cause no problem.</p><p> </p><p> - Alptekin Ozkilic suffered a Minor Hand Injury during his victory over Raulian Paiva. He will miss a couple weeks of training, but this shouldn't affect his ability to continue on in the tournament.</p><p> </p><p> - The LFA have closed their Womens Bantamweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.</p><p> </p><p> - KOTC have closed their Middleweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.</p><p> </p><p> - Pancrase have closed their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.</p><p> </p><p> - Jungle Fight have closed their Womens Strawweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.</p><p> </p><p> - TKO have closed their Welterweight Division due to a lack of available fighters. </p><p> </p><p> - OKTAGON have close their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Other Promotions Shows</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">KOTC Elite Reborn (Friday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/381da3fb-c9c7-4310-becd-1807a9af3caf" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="KOTC_Elite_Reborn_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/KOTC_Elite_Reborn_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/ad6dcc3f-8468-4cc7-b860-a9a60918c16a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="KOTC_Elite_Reborn_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/KOTC_Elite_Reborn_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Ramiro Hernandez Won The Vacant KOTC Featherweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Tyler Voth vs. Joseph Sandoval</p><p> KO of the Night: Joby Sanchez (vs. Mikey Lovato)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Julian Lane (vs. Mike Bruno)</p><p> Performance Bonus: Tyler Voth vs. Joseph Sandoval</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bellator 258: Lima vs. Daley II (Friday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></strong></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/410dd566-f0d6-4b0e-9acf-e1d7fabdbec1" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Bellator_258_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator_258_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/af588187-2eec-4690-bcde-6f7ca30f970f" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Bellator_258_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Bellator_258_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Douglas Lima Made His First Successful Defence of the Bellator Welterweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Josh Barnett vs. Justin Wren</p><p> KO of the Night: Chris Duncan (vs. Soren Bak)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Joey Davis (vs. Kevin Ferguson Jr.)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Brave CF 36 (Friday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/70ad2127-c06f-4479-80ae-b61678b4062a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Brave_CF_36_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Brave_CF_36_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/d25861e3-2881-498c-9060-2921b9dd4bbe" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Brave_CF_36_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Brave_CF_36_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Gideon Drotschie Won The Vacant Brave Light Heavyweight Title</p><p> Title Result: Oli Thompson Won The Vacant Brave Heavyweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Omkar Trivedi vs. Kendall Grove</p><p> KO of the Night: Clifford Starks (vs. Dool Hee Lee)</p><p> Submission of the Night: David Branch (vs. Ryuta Sakurai)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Pancrase 312 (Saturday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/1ba7eeed-3f3f-4e60-8656-4393b692e4a2" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Pancrase_312_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Pancrase_312_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/3a2e4ea0-5fd7-4680-a847-1e1222c38e8a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Pancrase_312_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Pancrase_312_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Masakatsu Ueda Won The Vacant Bantamweight King of Pancrase Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Takanori Gomi vs. Shinji Sasaki</p><p> KO of the Night: Matija Blazicevic (vs. Ken Hamamura)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Yuto Hokamura (vs. Wataru Mimura)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">LFA 106: Howard vs. Alvarez (Saturday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/90019f6a-e302-4940-9993-e651130f431d" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="LFA_106_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/LFA_106_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/3fafbd25-3c65-49fa-8865-559183cb1db2" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="LFA_106_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/LFA_106_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: None</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Matt Munsey vs. Terrion Ware</p><p> KO of the Night: Rich Hale (vs. Jamelle Jones)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Anton Berzin (vs. Brice Ritani-Coe)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">OKTAGON 18 (Saturday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/dac1b6c8-72c6-4bd9-9031-d65d790c2ba4" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="OKTAGON_18_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/OKTAGON_18_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/3d165f94-48e2-4b8f-be59-4f2594ff21e0" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="OKTAGON_18_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/OKTAGON_18_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Paddy Pimblett Won The Vacant OKTAGON Featherweight Title</p><p> Title Result: Jason Ponet Won The Vacant OKTAGON Lightweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: David Khalsa vs. Alexander Peduson</p><p> KO of the Night: David Khalsa (vs. Alexander Peduson)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Paddy Pimblett (vs. Jay Cucciniello)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FEN 29: Kowalski vs. Kijanczuk (Sunday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/b2f37be1-6776-44c4-bf0a-5ecd79518b0a" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="FEN_29_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/FEN_29_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/7b196e53-e5ff-447d-afb3-0058cbf9cc82" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="FEN_29_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/FEN_29_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Adam Kowalski Made His First Successful Defence Of The FEN Light Heavyweight Title</p><p> Title Result: Tony Hall Won The FEN Bantamweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Adam Kowalski vs. Rafal Kijanczuk</p><p> KO of the Night: Loik Radzhabov (vs. Arbi Shamaev)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Maciej Jewtuszko (vs. Pawel Pawlak)</p><p> Performance Bonus: Adam Kowalski vs. Rafal Kijanczuk</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">DEEP Times of Trouble (Sunday, Week 3, April 2021)</span></span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/89b4de24-5988-43ce-a75f-f2313699abc7" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="DEEP_Times_of_Trouble_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/DEEP_Times_of_Trouble_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/18935c65-c373-44cb-a477-29990ef59b4b" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="DEEP_Times_of_Trouble_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/DEEP_Times_of_Trouble_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Pricus Fogagnolo Made His First Successful Defence Of The DEEP Middleweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Oniji Kumagai vs. Daniel Way</p><p> KO of the Night: Gokhan Turkyilmaz (vs. Ty Duncan)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Priscus Fogagnolo (vs. Ryo Kawamura)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong><strong>Predictions</strong></strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>Majster_93</strong>: 12/17 (71%) Second Round Total: 41/65 (63%)</p><p> <strong><strong>rodrigoviolim</strong></strong>: 10/17 (59%)</p><p> <strong>vladjarca</strong>: 8/17 (47%) Second Round Total: 33/65 (51%)</p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodrigoviolim Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Man ... Horiguchi abandoned the tournament, this sucks! I think now the title will be between Ulanbekov or Page ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladjarca Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 One thing that sucks when you try to build your shows around tournaments (especially long tournaments) is the risk of having guys go „it's cool fighting for the title and all, but Imma go on a hiatus" or straight up retire hope you find a good replacement for Kyoji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 rodrigoviolim/vladjarca: Yeah, Horiguchi leaving the tournament kinda sucks. And since most of the high level Flyweights are signed to exclusive contracts with other organizations, his replacement will likely not be on his level, unless someone frees up very soon. Friday, Week 4, April 2021 MAIN EVENT Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Cris Cyborg (24-2-1NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -470) vs. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos (7-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +370) Cris Cyborg is a brutally powerful striker, with power in her fists, a devastating kicking game, and the ability to devestate opponents with knees from the Muay Thai clinch. She excellent takedown and submission defence. She knocked out Daria Ibragimova in the opening round of the tournament. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos is a high level kickboxer, with good footwork, and crisp, powerful boxing. She prefers to strike, but if taken down can finish with submissions from the bottom of guard. She won a Unanimous Decision over Olivia Parker in the opening round of the tournament. CO-MAIN EVENT Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Latoya "Black Mamba" Walker (6-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: -110) vs. Gina Carano (8-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -140) Latoya Walker is a boxer, with power in her fists. She has good takedown defence, but should she manage to get top position on the ground can strike from there as well. She won by TKO over Leah McCourt in the opening round of the tournament. Gina Carano is a kickboxer, with a devastating kicking game, and strong takedown defence to keep the fight standing. She submitted Alexis Dufresne in the opening round of the tournament. MAIN CARD Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "Rocky" Raquel Pennington (12-8, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -200) vs. Janay "Hollowpoint" Harding (6-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Underdog: +200) Raquel Pennington is a decent enough boxer, but prefers to bully opponents with her wrestling skill, and take them to the ground, where she prefers to finish with strikes. She won a Unanimous Decision over Julia Budd in the opening round of the tournament. Janay Harding is a Muay Thai striker, with power in her fists and a half decent kicking game. She has some takedown and submission defence. She knocked out Jessica Miele in the opening round of the tournament. Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Amiran Gogoladze (12-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +400) vs. Warlley Alves (13-5, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -510) Amiran Gogoladze is a well-rounded mixed martial artist, who has crisp, powerful boxing, and devastating high kicks that can end fights. If the fight ends up on the ground he can win with strikes, or submissions. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Matt Riddle in the Second Round of the Championship Grand Prix, then Riddle went on hiatus, and that is why Gogoladze gets this second chance. Warlley Alves started life as a kickboxer, who kicks well, but really excels at infighting. Alves mixes dirty boxing, elbows and knees in the clinch very well. While not the best positional grappler, Alves scrambles well and has excellent submissions. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Court McGee that saw him cut from the UFC. The winner of this fight will take Matt Riddle's place in the Championship Bracket, and face Ryan Ford in the next round. The loser will take Gogoladze's place in the #1 Contender Bracket, and face Martin Kampmann in the next round. Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Arlene "Angerfist" Blencowe (14-8, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -390) vs. Marloes "Rumina" Coenen (24-8, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +310) Arlene Blencowe is a high level boxer, with crisp, and powerful punches, and good footwork, and has good takedown defence, and if the fight ends up on the ground, good positional ability on the ground. She won a Unanimous Decision over Peggy Morgan in the opening round of the tournament. Marloes Coenen is a pioneer of women's MMA, who has nice hand speed, and good submission skills. She submitted Amber Leibrock in the opening round of the tournament. These two fought before in 2015, with Coenen taking the victory by second round submission. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Megan Anderson (11-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -880) vs. Peggy "The Daywalker" Morgan (4-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +700) Megan Anderson is a striker who likes to obliterate opponents with a crisp, powerful punches and kicks, and can devastate with knees from the Thai clinch. She has good takedown, and submission defence. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Talita Nogueira in the opening round of the tournament. Peggy Walker is a decent boxer, but her strength is in bullying opponents with her wrestling, taking them down and controlling from on top while working ground and pound. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Arlene Blencowe in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Talita "Treta" Nogueira (8-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Fabioso" Genah Fabian (3-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950) Talita Nogueira was a World Champion in Jiu-Jitsu, and holds a black belt. She has a powerful if inaccurate striking game, but is more known for her deadly submission game on the ground. She won a Unanimous Decision over Megan Anderson in the opening round of the tournament. Genah Fabian is a Muay Thai striker, with a solid kicking game, and is good with causing damage in the Thai clinch. She does not have the takedown or submission defence of most other strikers in MMA. She won a Unanimous Decision over Tonya Evinger in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Iony Razafiarison (7-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +470) vs. Revelina "Nana" Berto (4-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -600) Iony Razafiarison apart from some decent leg kicks, doesn't possess much in the way of striking, but if she can get you down, her submission game is nothing to sniff at. She won a Unanimous Decision over Sinead Kavanagh in the opening round of the tournament. Revelina Berto has power in her hands, but her main tactic is to get the fight to the ground, where she can hunt submissions from the top or bottom of guard. She won a Unanimous Decision over Reina Miura in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Julia "The Jewel" Budd (14-4, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -300) vs. "Big Bad" Olga Rubin (6-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +250) Julia Budd is a high level kickboxer, who has good technical boxing, and a decent kicking game. She can also take people down and control from on top. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Raquel Pennington in the opening round of the tournament. Olga Rubin has heavy hands, and loves to strike, she also has good takedown and submission defence, and can attack with strikes from on top on the ground. She was knocked out by Kaitlin Young in the opening round of the tournament. The two have fought before in July 2019, when Budd won by first round TKO. Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Kaitlin "Striking Viking" Young (12-10-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -460) vs. Larissa Pacheco (14-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +360) Kaitlin Young is skilled in the art of Thai Boxing, and has a good kicking game, and a strong clinch game, striking with elbows and knees from the Thai clinch. She has good submission defence as well. She knocked out Olga Rubin in the opening round of the tournament. Larissa Pacheco is a skilled Muay Thai fighter, with crisp and powerful punches and kicks. She has good takedown defence, but if the fight does go to the ground, she can hunt submissions from the bottom of guard. She submitted Amanda Bell in the opening round of the tournament. PRELIMINARY CARD Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Leah "Nidas" Letson (6-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -1200) vs. Danyelle Wolf (2-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950) Leah Letson is a little rough around the edges, but is a powerful striker with a large variety of kicks. Letson is capable on top but her defensive wrestling and grappling remains untested. She submitted Gabrielle Holloway in the opening round of the tournament. Danyelle Wolf is a highly decorated boxer, who turned to MMA when her weight class wasn't included in the Olympics. She has devastating, and accurate punches, and is working on her defensive game to keep the fight standing. She won a Unanimous Decision over Auttumn Norton in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Tonya "Triple Threat" Evinger (19-10-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Underdog: +240) vs. "King" Reina Miura (12-4, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -310) Tonya Evinger is not much of a striker, but likes to bully opponents with wrestling, and work from on top on the ground with smothering control. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Genah Fabian in her last fight. Reina Miura is an okay boxer, who likes instead to get the fight to the ground, where she can work her dangerous submission game. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Revelina Berto in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Amber Leibrock (4-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +340) vs. Gabrielle "Gabinator" Holloway (6-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Favorite: -430) Amber Leibrock is a mediocre fighter at best, a decent striker, she has no takedown or submission defence, which leaves her exposed against grapplers. She was submitted by Marloes Coenen in her opening round fight. Gabrielle Holloway has some decent technical boxing, but has very little in the way of defence if the fight goes to the ground. She was submitted by Leah Letson in the tournaments opening round. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Alexis "Sneaky Zebra" Dufresne (6-4, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -820) vs. Olivia "Phoenix" Parker (4-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +650) Alexis Dufresne has good leg kicks to set up her takedowns, to get opponents to the ground, and work her world class Jiu-Jitsu game, with strong submissions. She was submitted by Gina Carano in her opening round bout. Olivia Parker isn't much of a striker, who likes to take opponents down, and work her mediocre submission game. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Zarah Fairn Dos Santos in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Sinead "KO" Kavanagh (7-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Favorite: -650) vs. "The Lady Killer" Amanda Bell (7-8, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +510) Sinead Kavanagh is a five-time Irish Boxing Champion, who has a good technical punching game, but if she is taken to the ground, she has a strong submission game from the bottom of guard. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Iony Razarfiarison in the opening round of the tournament. Amanda Bell comes from a background in Karate and Judo, and while she isn't particularly strong at anything, she is mediocre at everything. She was submitted by Larissa Pacheco in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Leah "The Curse" McCourt (4-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Favorite: -160) vs. Daria Ibragimova (9-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +120) Leah McCourt has decent boxing power, but prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, she can control on the ground, but has little in the way of attacking options. She lost by TKO to Latoya Walker in the opening round of the tournament. Daria Ibragimova has massive power in her fists, but prefers to get the fight to the ground, where she can work devastating ground and pound, or a slick submission game. She was knocked out by Cris Cyborg in the opening round of the tournament. Womens Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jessica "The Widowmaker" Miele (9-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Favorite: -1100) vs. Auttumn "The Natural" Norton (1-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +870) Jessica Miele has a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is a decent boxer, but prefers to get the fight to the floor, where she can work a strong submission game. She was knocked out by Janay Harding in the opening round of the tournament. Auttumn Norton is a decent fighter, who is decent in all areas of MMA, but not particularly good at anything either. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Danyelle Wolf in the opening round of the tournament. Weigh-In Results Cris Cyborg (145 lbs) vs. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos (145 lbs) Latoya Walker (145 lbs) vs. Gina Carano (145 lbs) Raquel Pennington (145 lbs) vs. Janay Harding (145 lbs) Amiran Gogoladze (170 lbs) vs. Warlley Alves (145 lbs) Arlene Blencowe (145 lbs) vs. Marloes Coenen (145 lbs) Megan Anderson (145 lbs) vs. Peggy Morgan (145 lbs) Talita Nogueira (145 lbs) vs. Genah Fabian (145 lbs) Iony Razafiarison (145 lbs) vs. Revelina Berto (145 lbs) Julia Budd (145 lbs) vs. Olga Rubin (145 lbs) Kaitlin Young (145 lbs) vs. Larissa Pacheco (145 lbs) Leah Letson (145 lbs) vs. Danyelle Wolf (145 lbs) Tonya Evinger (145 lbs) vs. Reina Miura (145 lbs) Amber Leibrock (145 lbs) vs. Gabrielle Holloway (145 lbs) Alexis Dufresne (145 lbs) vs. Olivia Parker (145 lbs) Sinead Kavanagh (145 lbs) vs. Amanda Bell (145 lbs) Leah McCourt (145 lbs) vs. Daria Ibragimova (145 lbs) Jessica Miele (145 lbs) vs. Auttumn Norton (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT DRAW Canadian Tournament Combat 20 Full Fight Card WFW Champ: Cris Cyborg vs. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos WFW Champ: Latoya Walker vs. Gina Carano WFW Champ: Raquel Pennington vs. Janay Harding WW Champ: Amiran Gogoladze vs. Warlley Alves WFW Champ: Arlene Blencowe vs. Marloes Coenen WFW #1: Megan Anderson vs. Peggy Morgan WFW Champ: Talita Nogueira vs. Genah Fabian WFW Champ: Iony Razafiarison vs. Revelina Berto WFW #1: Julia Budd vs. Olga Rubin WFW Champ: Kaitlin Young vs. Larissa Pacheco WFW Champ: Leah Letson vs. Danyelle Wolf WFW #1: Tonya Evinger vs. Reina Miura WFW #1: Amber Leibrock vs. Gabrielle Holloway WFW #1: Alexis Dufresne vs. Olivia Parker WFW #1: Sinead Kavanagh vs. Amanda Bell WFW #1: Leah McCourt vs. Daria Ibragimova WFW #1: Jessica Miele vs. Auttumn Norton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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