Canadian Tournament Combat 4: Back To the Real World

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Friday, Week 2, June 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Nate Diaz (20-14, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -470) vs. Albert "Einstein" Tumenov (22-4, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Underdog: +370)

 

Nate Diaz is a BJJ brown belt, who likes to stand and brawl with a high volume style. He is at his best on the ground, where he is a dangerous submission threat off his back. While his takedowns have improved, wrestling is his biggest weakness. He is on a three fight losing streak, and was TKOed by Carlos Condit in 57 seconds in his last fight, after which he was cut by the UFC. Albert Tumenov is an excellent striker that has great power and footwork. Primarily a counter-puncher, he also uses feints and switches to surprise opponents with his powerful head kicks. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Szymon Dusza that won him the FEN Welterweight Title.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Joseph "The Beefcake" Benavidez (29-8, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mikihito Yamagami (11-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Underdog: +950)

 

Joseph Benavidez is a talented wrestler with powerful, unorthodox striking, and a slick submission game. He knocked out Ryosei Kurosawa in the opening round of the tournament. Mikihito Yamagami is a Judo player, who has decent boxing, but prefers to get the fight to the ground, where he can work his submission game. He won a Unanimous Decision over Seiji Ozuka in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Jussier "Formiga" da Silva (24-8, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -1040) vs. Kiyotaka Shimizu (24-15-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Underdog: +830)

 

Jussier da Silva's boxing is passable, but his BJJ is lightning quick. While he sometimes fails to finish weaker opponents, his passes and sweeps are some of the best. He knocked out Kentaro Watanabe in the opening round of the tournament. Kiyotaka Shimizu is a decent striker, but has no power, his real strength is his wrestling, where he can bully opponents, and smother them from on top on the ground. He won a Unanimous Decision over Masayoshi Kato in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Joshua "The Passion" Pacio (20-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -910) vs. Ryo Hatta (14-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +720)

 

Joshua Pacio is a quality striker, with power in his punches, and good takedown defence. If the fight does end up on the ground, he can work submissions, or ground and pound. He knocked out Yago Bryan Farias de Morais in the opening round of the tournament. Ryo Hatta is a mediocre striker, whose main threat is on the ground, where he is dangerous from his very active guard, with his deadly submission game. He won a Unanimous Decision over Adam Antollin in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Yasuhiro Urushitani (22-8-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -280) vs. Daichi Kitakata (21-9-1-2NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +220)

 

Yasuhiro Urushitani is a slick counter-striker, who has earned a reputation of being very hard to finish. He is a good technical striker, but can lack power. He defeated Jenel Lausa by TKO in the opening round of the tournament. Daichi Kitakata is a Judo player, who has virtually no striking ability whatsoever, but is strong when he can throw opponents to the ground, and work from on top. He won a Unanimous Decision over Jeremy Miado in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Fumihiro Kitahara (18-9-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +430) vs. Bokang "Little Giant" Masunyane (8-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -550)

 

Fumihiro Kitahara isn't much of a striker, but if he can get the fight to the ground, he has great sweeps, and a good submission game. He submitted Yoshitaka Naito in the opening round of the tournament. Bokang Masunyane is a very dangerous fighter no matter where the fight goes. The massive power in his punches makes him dangerous on the feet, and he is an overpowering wrestler, with good takedowns. He has a strong positional ground game, and can finish with either brutal ground and pound, or slick submissions. He won by TKO over Adrian Mattheis in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Yosuke "Tobizaru No. 2" Saruta (21-9-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -710) vs. Roldan Sangcha'an (5-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +560)

 

Yosuke Saruta is a decent boxer, but lacks power, he prefers to get the fight to the ground, where he can control from on top while working toward submission. He won by TKO over Masaaki Sugawara in the opening round of the tournament. Roldan Sangcha'an is a Wushu fighter, who has an unorthodox array of kicks, he can defend himself on the ground if he has to. He won a Unanimous Decision over Kanta Sato in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Junji "Sarumaru" Ito (17-8-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +130) vs. Loveth Young (3-1-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -170)

 

Junji Ito is a kick boxer, with an array of kicks to throw at opponent, though he doesn't have a lot of power. He has a modicum of takedown, and submission defence. He won a Unanimous Decision over Haruo Ochi in the opening round of the tournament. Loveth Young is an accomplished Muay Thai striker, who has a powerful kicking game, and overpowering wrestling. He is dangerous with submissions from the bottom of guard. He won a Unanimous Decision over Takeya Eizumi in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Tatsuya So (19-17-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -360) vs. Yoshihiro "Child" Matsunaga (9-12-3, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +280)

 

Tatsuya So is a Karate fighter, whose striking is mediocre at best, he is actually stronger on the ground, where he can work a slick submission game. He submitted Azam Gaforov in the opening round of the tournament. Yoshihiro Matsunaga is a skillful striker, with some power in his punches. Though he has some takedown defence, he has no ground game whatsoever. He won by TKO over Kosuke Suzuki in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Ryohei "Ken Asuka" Kurosawa (12-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -930) vs. Seiji "OZ" Ozuka (15-13-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +740)

 

Ryohei Kurosawa is a decent striker, but relies more on his strong wrestling to bully opponents, and finish with either ground and pound, or submissions on the ground. He was knocked out by Joseph Benavidez in the opening round of the tournament. Seiji Ozuka's skills have greatly diminished with age. He can stop a takedown, and control from on top on the ground. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Mikihito Yamamgami in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jenel "The Demolition Man" Lausa (7-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -490) vs. Kozuke "Rambo" Suzuki (14-12-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +390)

 

Jenel Lausa is a skillful boxer, with good footwork, though he lacks power, he has decent takedown and submission defence. He lost by TKO to Yasuhiro Urushitani in the opening round of the tournament. Kozuke Suzuki is a kickboxer, with an array of punches and kicks at his disposal, however, he has no takedown or submission defence whatsoever. He lost by TKO to Yoshihiro Matsunaga in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Haruo Ochi (18-9-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -620) vs. Kanta "Kan" Sato (9-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +490)

 

Haruo Ochi isn't much in the striking department, but his strong wrestling, and takedowns, and submission game make him dangerous. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Junji Ito in the opening round of the tournament. Kanta Sato has some decent striking, and a strong chin. He can wrestle some, and has decent sweeps. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Roldan Sangcha'an in the tournaments opening round.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Masaaki Sugawara (18-12-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +670) vs. Jeremy "The Jaguar" Miado (9-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -840)

 

Masaaki Sugawara is a striker with an array of kicks and punches to use against opponents, but his wrestling, and ground game are glaring weaknesses. He lost by TKO to Yosuke Saruta in the opening round of the tournament. Jeremy Miado is a Muay Thai striker, with powerful punches, and devastating elbows from the Thai plum. He has strong defence on the ground, and can work from on top with strikes, or a slick submission game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Daichi Kitakata in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Masayoshi "Macho The Butterfly" Kato (11-9-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -780) vs. Kentaro Watanabe (11-9, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +620)

 

Masayoshi Kato doesn't have much skill in the stand-up, but looks to use takedowns to take opponents to the ground, where he can work toward submissions. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Kiyotaka Shimizu in the opening round of the tournament. Kentaro Watanabe is an unorthodox striker, who can defend against takedowns, but has little defence if the fight actually goes to the ground. He was knocked out by Jussier da Silva in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "Nobita" Yoshitaka Naito (15-4, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Favorite: -580) vs. Adam Antolin (14-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +460)

 

Yoshitaka Naito is not a skilled striker, but he has good wrestling, and a solid positional ground game, where he can hunt submissions both from on top, and from a very active guard. He was submitted by Fumihiro Kitahara in the opening round of the tournament. Adam Antolin has some basic striking skills, but prefers to fight on the ground, where his BJJ game allows him to work toward submissions. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Ryo Hatta in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "Codorninha" Yago Bryan Farias de Morais (3-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -600) vs. Takuya Eizumi (15-18-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +470)

 

Yago Bryan has some decent leg kicks, but not much else in the way of striking, instead relying on his strong positional Jiu-Jitsu, and slick submission game to win fights. He was knocked out by Joshua Pacio in the opening round of the tournament. Takuya Eizumi is a decent boxer, with good takedown defence. He has decent scrambles on the ground. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Loveth Young in his opening round fight.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Adrian "Papua Badboy" Mattheis (9-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -130) vs. Azam Gaforov (12-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +100)

 

Adrian Mattheis is a decent technical boxer, but lacks power, his main strength is on the ground, where he can control from the bottom and hunt for submissions. He lost by TKO to Bokang Masunyane in the opening round of the tournament. Azam Gaforov is a devastating striker, with both power and technique in his strikes, he can defend himself on the ground, and hunt submissions from the bottom of guard. However, he has absolutely no cardio. He was submitted by Tatsuya So in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Nate Diaz (170 lbs) vs. Albert Tumenov (170 lbs)

Joseph Benavidez (115 lbs) vs. Mikihito Yamagami (115 lbs)

Jussier da Silva (115 lbs) vs. Kiyotaka Shimizu (115 lbs)

Joshua Pacio (115 lbs) vs. Ryo Hatta (115 lbs)

Yasuhiro Urushitani (115 lbs) vs. Daichi Kitakata (115 lbs)

Fumihiro Kitahara (115 lbs) vs. Bokang Masunyane (115 lbs)

Yosuke Saruta (115 lbs) vs. Roldan Sangcha'an (115 lbs)

Junji Ito (115 lbs) vs. Loveth Young (115 lbs)

Tatsuya So (115 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga (115 lbs)

Ryohei Kurosawa (115 lbs) vs. Seiji Ozuka (115 lbs)

 

Jenel Lausa (115 lbs) vs. Kosuke Suzuki (115 lbs)

Haruo Ochi (115 lbs) vs. Kanta Sato (115 lbs)

Masaaki Sugawara (115 lbs) vs. Jeremy Miado (115 lbs)

Masayoshi Kato (115 lbs) vs. Kentaro Watanabe (115 lbs)

Yoshitaka Naito (115 lbs) vs. Adam Antolin (115 lbs)

Yago Bryan Farias de Morais (115 lbs) vs. Takuya Eizumi (115 lbs)

Adrian Mattheis (115 lbs) vs. Azam Gaforov (115 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 26 Full Fight Card

 

WW Champ: Nate Diaz vs. Albert Tumenov

SW Champ: Joseph Benavidez vs. Mikihito Yamagami

SW Champ: Jussier da Silva vs. Kiyotaka Shimizu

SW Champ: Joshua Pacio vs. Ryo Hatta

SW Champ: Yasuhiro Urushitani vs. Daichi Kitakata

SW Champ: Fumihiro Kitahara vs. Bokang Mansunyane

SW Champ: Yosuke Saruta vs. Roldan Sangcha'an

SW Champ: Junji Ito vs. Loveth Young

SW Champ: Tatsuya So vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

SW #1: Ryohei Kurosawa vs. Seiji Ozuka

 

SW #1: Jenel Lausa vs. Kosuke Suzuki

SW #1: Haruo Ochi vs. Kanta Sato

SW #1: Masaaki Sugawara vs. Jeremy Miado

SW #1: Masayoshi Kato vs. Kentaro Watanabe

SW #1: Yoshitaka Naito vs. Adam Antolin

SW #1: Yago Bryan Farias de Morais vs. Takuya Eizumi

SW #1: Adrian Mattheis vs. Azam Gaforov

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WW Champ: Nate Diaz vs. Albert Tumenov

SW Champ: Joseph Benavidez vs. Mikihito Yamagami

SW Champ: Jussier da Silva vs. Kiyotaka Shimizu

SW Champ: Joshua Pacio vs. Ryo Hatta

SW Champ: Yasuhiro Urushitani vs. Daichi Kitakata

SW Champ: Fumihiro Kitahara vs. Bokang Mansunyane

SW Champ: Yosuke Saruta vs. Roldan Sangcha'an

SW Champ: Junji Ito vs. Loveth Young

SW Champ: Tatsuya So vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

SW #1: Ryohei Kurosawa vs. Seiji Ozuka

 

SW #1: Jenel Lausa vs. Kosuke Suzuki

SW #1: Haruo Ochi vs. Kanta Sato

SW #1: Masaaki Sugawara vs. Jeremy Miado

SW #1: Masayoshi Kato vs. Kentaro Watanabe

SW #1: Yoshitaka Naito vs. Adam Antolin

SW #1: Yago Bryan Farias de Morais vs. Takuya Eizumi

SW #1: Adrian Mattheis vs. Azam Gaforov

[rodrigoviolim]

Canadian Tournament Combat 26 Full Fight Card

 

WW Champ: Nate Diaz vs. Albert Tumenov

SW Champ: Joseph Benavidez vs. Mikihito Yamagami

SW Champ: Jussier da Silva vs. Kiyotaka Shimizu

SW Champ: Joshua Pacio vs. Ryo Hatta

SW Champ: Yasuhiro Urushitani vs. Daichi Kitakata

SW Champ: Fumihiro Kitahara vs. Bokang Mansunyane

SW Champ: Yosuke Saruta vs. Roldan Sangcha'an

SW Champ: Junji Ito vs. Loveth Young

SW Champ: Tatsuya So vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

SW #1: Ryohei Kurosawa vs. Seiji Ozuka

 

SW #1: Jenel Lausa vs. Kosuke Suzuki

SW #1: Haruo Ochi vs. Kanta Sato

SW #1: Masaaki Sugawara vs. Jeremy Miado

SW #1: Masayoshi Kato vs. Kentaro Watanabe

SW #1: Yoshitaka Naito vs. Adam Antolin

SW #1: Yago Bryan Farias de Morais vs. Takuya Eizumi

SW #1: Adrian Mattheis vs. Azam Gaforov

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Friday, Week 2, June 2021

 

 

 

Live From: Winnipeg, Manitoba

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Adrian "Papua Badboy" Mattheis (9-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Favorite: -130) vs. Azam Gaforov (12-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Tajikistan, Underdog: +100)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Adrian 'Papua Badboy' Mattheis battles Azam Gaforov.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Matt Hume, Sal D'Amato, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Gaforov dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a crunching kick to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Gaforov uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Gaforov forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Mattheis lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Gaforov can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Mattheis with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) It looked like we were about to see Mattheis try and get some grappling started, but Gaforov was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Gaforov lands a left hand and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:20) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Gaforov confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) It looked like we were about to see Mattheis try and get some grappling started, but Gaforov was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Gaforov lands two left hands and then catches Mattheis with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Blood is visible on Mattheis, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye.

(Rd 1 - 12:32) Gaforov lands two jabs and then catches Mattheis with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:14) Gaforov is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) Gaforov moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Mattheis into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) Gaforov looks to pressure Mattheis, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) A jab is wide from Gaforov, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:53) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Gaforov scores with a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Mattheis lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Mattheis limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Mattheis misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Gaforov dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:18) Gaforov initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:18) Mattheis tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:18) A jab hits home from Gaforov and then he hits Mattheis with a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Gaforov is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Gaforov comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Mattheis manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Gaforov lands a left jab but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Mattheis lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Gaforov hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Breathing very hard, Gaforov is looking ragged.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) Gaforov comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) Mattheis hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) Gaforov can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Mattheis with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) Mattheis misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Gaforov, who looks very tired, gets grabbed by Mattheis.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Mattheis tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Gaforov uses wrestling to smother the attacks.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Mattheis catches Gaforov with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Mattheis is looking to muscle Gaforov back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) He does so and now has Gaforov pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) Referee Marc Goddard calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Mattheis.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 1 - 07:41) Gaforov forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:41) Mattheis hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 07:41) A jab lands from Gaforov but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) Gaforov initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) Mattheis tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) A jab is wide from Gaforov, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:09) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) Moving forward constantly, Gaforov is pressuring Mattheis.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) Mattheis hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) A jab lands from Gaforov but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Mattheis uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Gaforov uses a left jab and also hits a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 06:03) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) The two fighters strike, but without success.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Gaforov tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Mattheis misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Gaforov seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Gaforov doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Mattheis doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:03) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Gaforov hits a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. Mattheis hits a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Gaforov steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Mattheis hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Gaforov can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Mattheis.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Gaforov hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Mattheis scores with a brace of jabs but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Gaforov steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Gaforov connects with a nice jab and then catches Mattheis with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Mattheis hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Gaforov can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Gaforov fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Mattheis is able to grab Gaforov.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Mattheis looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Gaforov is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Mattheis pounds away, but Gaforov isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Gaforov pulls Mattheis down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Mattheis unloads with some right hands, but Gaforov deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Gaforov pulls Mattheis in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Mattheis tries to pound on Gaforov, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Gaforov tries to pull Mattheis in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Mattheis pounds away, but Gaforov isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Gaforov tries to pull Mattheis in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Mattheis fires away with punches, but Gaforov doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Gaforov tries to pull Mattheis in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Mattheis tries to pound on Gaforov, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(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 agreed that Gaforov is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Azam Gaforov wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Azam Gaforov defeats Adrian 'Papua Badboy' Mattheis (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Azam Gaforov thanks everyone connected to Akhmat Fight Club for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Adrian Mattheis and praises his toughness.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Codorninha" Yago Bryan Farias de Morais (3-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -600) vs. Takuya Eizumi (15-18-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +470)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which 'Codorninha' Yago Bryan Farias de Morais squares off with Takuya Eizumi.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Matt Hume, Sal D'Amato, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) A jab hits home from Eizumi and then he catches Yago Bryan with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Eizumi confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Yago Bryan lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Eizumi connects with a nice jab and then hits Yago Bryan with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Shoulders hunched, Eizumi studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Eizumi lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Yago Bryan wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Eizumi hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Yago Bryan seizes the chance and grabs Eizumi into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) Yago Bryan tries to wrestle Eizumi backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) Yago Bryan achieves it, pinning Eizumi to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Dropping down, Yago Bryan secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Eizumi is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Yago Bryan slickly trips Eizumi, leaving him down on the floor and looking up at his opponent!

(Rd 1 - 12:57) In comes Yago Bryan looking to get some form of ground control.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Eizumi moves quickly, scrambling for position before Yago Bryan can get a hold.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) Yago Bryan ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 12:24) Eizumi throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Eizumi throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 11:35) Eizumi throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Yago Bryan gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 11:04) Yago Bryan ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) Eizumi throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 10:22) Eizumi is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 10:22) He can't get free of half guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) Yago Bryan works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) The scramble somehow results in Yago Bryan underneath Eizumi in north-south position.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) Yago Bryan takes a few elbows to the midsection, but there's not much behind them.

(Rd 1 - 08:57) Eizumi blocks an attempted escape.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Eizumi elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) Scooting free from under Eizumi, Yago Bryan scrambles.

(Rd 1 - 08:14) Yago Bryan ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) Eizumi begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) He can't get free of half guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Using an underhook to set it up, Yago Bryan looks to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) The scramble leaves Yago Bryan on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Eizumi throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 06:25) Eizumi throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:56) Using an underhook to set it up, Yago Bryan looks to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 05:44) Eizumi ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:27) Eizumi unloads with some right hands, but Yago Bryan deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Yago Bryan gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The scramble leaves Eizumi on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) In half guard, Yago Bryan throws a couple of punches designed to keep Eizumi guessing.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Yago Bryan tries to pound on Eizumi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Yago Bryan looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) He passes half guard, but Eizumi was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Yago Bryan ends up in guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Yago Bryan tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Eizumi defends himself well by keeping the guard tight.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Yago Bryan pounds away with elbow strikes but Eizumi isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Yago Bryan tries to break the guard apart.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Eizumi maintains a tight, secure guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Yago Bryan fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Yago Bryan tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Eizumi stops Yago Bryan from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Yago Bryan tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Yago Bryan ends up pushing down on Eizumi who is facing him in turtle position.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Yago Bryan tries for a vicious soccer kick to the head, but Eizumi scooted backward quickly and is able to stand back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Yago Bryan comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Eizumi can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) A jab is wide from Eizumi, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Eizumi lands a left jab, but Yago Bryan avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Yago Bryan steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Eizumi uses a left jab, but Yago Bryan avoids the low kick that it set up.

(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 Eizumi down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Takuya Eizumi the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Takuya Eizumi defeats 'Codorninha' Yago Bryan Farias de Morais (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Takuya Eizumi thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Takuya Eizumi says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate him during training and that he's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Nobita" Yoshitaka Naito (15-4, 0-1 CTC, From: Inzai, Japan, Favorite: -580) vs. Adam Antolin (14-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Milpitas, California, Underdog: +460)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, 'Nobita' Yoshitaka Naito squaring off with Adam Antolin.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Josh Rosenthal is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Ricardo Almeida, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Antolin moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Naito into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Antolin moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Naito.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Antolin connects with a nice jab and then he hits Naito with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Antolin comes forward, walking down Naito.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Antolin bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Antolin hits a right hand but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) Antolin slips past a right hook and counters with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:21) Antolin comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:21) Naito lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:21) A one-two from Antolin fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) Naito hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) Antolin hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Antolin comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Naito throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Antolin can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Naito.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) Antolin can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Naito shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Antolin pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Naito looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Naito passes guard, but Antolin was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) Antolin scrambles to his feet, but Naito immediately drives him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Naito catches Antolin with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 11:31) Naito catches Antolin with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) Naito attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Antolin pulls the clinch tighter.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Naito tries to smother Antolin against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Naito comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Antolin pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) That's his second successful takedown from two attempts.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Naito looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Antolin is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Naito firmly in guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Antolin tries to pull Naito in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Naito attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Antolin fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Antolin scrambles to his feet, but Naito immediately drives him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:12) Naito hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 09:05) Antolin takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) Antolin takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) Showing good control, Naito keeps Antolin stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 1 - 07:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:29) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Josh Rosenthal brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:16) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Naito, breathing hard, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) With control of the clinch, Naito tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Naito can't get the takedown as Antolin wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Antolin attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Naito on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) An outside leg trip sweeps Naito down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling half guard!

(Rd 1 - 06:21) In half guard, Antolin throws a couple of punches designed to keep Naito guessing.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) Antolin tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Naito starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) The scramble leaves Naito on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:19) Antolin throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 05:01) Antolin blocks Naito as he tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Antolin lies on top of Naito, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Antolin keeps tight to Naito, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Naito attempts to grab an arm of Antolin from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Antolin doesn't let his arm get taken.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Antolin keeps very tight to Naito and peppers him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Naito reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Antolin blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Antolin throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Using his leg strength to push Antolin back a bit, Naito looks to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Antolin is too quick though, and grabs side control before Naito can get up.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Antolin throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) Naito tries to move to guard, but Antolin doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Antolin throws a few left hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Antolin blocks Naito as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Antolin throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Antolin blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Antolin tries to pound on Naito with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Antolin 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 ring announcer is now giving the official decisions.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have Naito down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) 'Nobita' Yoshitaka Naito is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Nobita' Yoshitaka Naito defeats Adam Antolin (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Yoshitaka Naito thanks everyone connected to Paraestra Matsuda for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. The interviewer asks who he'd be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Junji Ito would be a tough challenger, but one he'd be interested in trying.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Masayoshi "Macho The Butterfly" Kato (11-9-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -780) vs. Kentaro Watanabe (11-9, 0-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +620)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Masayoshi 'Macho The Butterfly' Kato battling Kentaro Watanabe.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Kato comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Kato gets hold of a leg but Watanabe remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) With Watanabe not going down, Kato settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Watanabe is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Kato exerts total control, keeping Watanabe smothered against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) 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 - 12:22) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Marc Goddard brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Kato shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Kato gets hold of a leg but Watanabe remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Kato drives Watanabe up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Watanabe takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Watanabe takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 11:34) With Watanabe stuck against the cage, Kato tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 1 - 11:34) Kato gets the takedown! Watanabe pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) In half guard, Kato catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Kato fires away with punches, but Watanabe doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Watanabe tries to sweep Kato but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Kato keeps Watanabe guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) In half guard, Kato catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) Watanabe tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Kato doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 09:38) Kato fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) Watanabe bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) Kato seizes the opportunity, Watanabe was too slow and gets caught in side control.

(Rd 1 - 08:45) Kato tries to lock Watanabe in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 08:45) Kato gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Watanabe has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 08:11) Masayoshi 'Macho The Butterfly' Kato takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Masayoshi 'Macho The Butterfly' Kato defeats Kentaro Watanabe (Submission (Armbar) in 6:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Masayoshi Kato gives a name-check to everyone at Cobra Kai Dojo, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Watanabe for a tough fight. Masayoshi Kato is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Masaaki Sugawara (18-12-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +670) vs. Jeremy "The Jaguar" Miado (9-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Albay, Philippines, Favorite: -840)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Masaaki Sugawara battles Jeremy 'The Jaguar' Miado.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Josh Rosenthal.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Ricardo Almeida, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Sugawara can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Miado shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) The takedown is unsuccessful, Sugawara sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Miado misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Sugawara comes in with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Sugawara hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Miado scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Sugawara misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Miado misses a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) Miado chooses to shoot in on Sugawara.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) Sugawara almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Miado holds the other.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) Miado uses the position to drive Sugawara up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Miado attempts a trip to put Sugawara on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) An outside leg trip sweeps Sugawara down to the ground!

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Miado takes the back of Sugawara directly off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 11:42) Miado pounds away with rights and Sugawara is eating some heavy shots!

(Rd 1 - 11:25) Sugawara prevents Miado from applying a body triangle.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Sugawara attempts to turn and get Miado off his back.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Sugawara turns Miado over and escapes his grip, and they both scramble back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Sugawara scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Miado hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:09) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:09) Sugawara tries a kick to the body but can't get it.

(Rd 1 - 10:09) Miado doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) Sugawara dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 09:34) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Sugawara comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Miado may have been aiming to get in close, but Sugawara aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Sugawara throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 08:46) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:46) Sugawara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 08:46) Miado lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Miado is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 08:20) Sugawara fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Miado with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:13) Miado is able to grab Sugawara.

(Rd 1 - 08:07) Miado is looking to muscle Sugawara back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:07) Sugawara ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Sugawara is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 07:36) With Sugawara stuck against the cage, Miado tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.

(Rd 1 - 07:36) An excellent outside leg trip sees Sugawara get thrown to the mat and Miado has no problem getting side control.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Miado punches down at Sugawara, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Miado attempts to arm triangle Sugawara from side control.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Sugawara gets caught by the arm triangle, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 06:12) By submission, the winner is Jeremy Miado!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jeremy 'The Jaguar' Miado defeats Masaaki Sugawara (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 8:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Masaaki Sugawara announces that he feels that the time is right to announce his retirement from the sport.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jeremy Miado praises his team at China Top Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Showing respect Jeremy Miado praises Sugawara for his skill and toughness. Jeremy Miado has the looks that mean he remains very marketable even if he's far from a great talker.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Haruo Ochi (18-9-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Saijo, Japan, Favorite: -620) vs. Kanta "Kan" Sato (9-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +490)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Haruo Ochi goes head to head with Kanta 'Kan' Sato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Ricardo Almeida, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:52) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Sato misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Ochi comes in with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Sato comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Ochi hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Sato throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Sato steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Ochi hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Sato throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 13:51) Ochi looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Sato simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 13:51) Sato uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) Sato stalks forward, pressuring Ochi.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) Ochi lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) Sato throws a one-two, but Ochi was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Ochi lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Sato uses a left jab, but Ochi avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Sato comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Ochi fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Sato uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Ochi counters a right hand with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Sato misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Ochi comes in with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Ochi buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Sato doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. Ochi scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Sato moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Ochi into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Ochi hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Sato throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Sato attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Ochi fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Sato can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Ochi with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) Sato hits a left hand. Ochi lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 10:43) For the first time, Sato is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Sato lands a jab and then hits Ochi with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:07) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 09:34) Sato comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:34) Ochi fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 09:34) Sato throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Sato steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Ochi throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Sato throws a one-two, but Ochi was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Moving forward constantly, Sato is pressuring Ochi.

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Sato looks to pressure Ochi, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Sato lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Sato slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 07:48) Sato forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:48) Ochi hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:48) Sato fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Ochi with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) Ochi misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Sato to attack with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:02) Ochi lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:02) Sato throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) Ochi slips past a right hook and counters with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Ochi chooses to shoot in on Sato.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Ochi gets the takedown! Sato pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) Ochi attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) Sato keeps his guard secure.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Ochi looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Ochi attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Sato tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Ochi brilliantly manages to take his opponent's back!

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Ochi successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) With both hooks in, Ochi tries to flatten Sato out for the rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Ochi has Sato flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:29) By submission, the winner is Haruo Ochi!

 

 

 

Official Result: Haruo Ochi defeats Kanta 'Kan' Sato (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 12:31 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Haruo Ochi thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Showing respect, Haruo Ochi praises Sato for his skill and toughness.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Jenel "The Demolition Man" Lausa (7-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Concepcion, Philippines, Favorite: -490) vs. Kosuke "Rambo" Suzuki (14-12-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Chiba, Japan, Underdog: +390)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Jenel 'The Demolition Man

' Lausa squares off with Kosuke 'Rambo' Suzuki in the CTC Strawweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Matt Hume, Sal D'Amato, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Rambo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Lausa comes in with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Lausa hits a left hand. Rambo hits a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Rambo.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Rambo scores with a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Lausa doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 13:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:21) Rambo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Lausa attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a hook to the body that fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 13:08) Shoulders hunched, Rambo studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Lausa slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:50) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:50) Lausa hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:50) Rambo is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) Rambo scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) Lausa finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Rambo throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Rambo initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Lausa hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Rambo hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Rambo.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway!

(Rd 1 - 11:43) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Rambo uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Lausa hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:43) Lausa counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Lausa finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Rambo misses with a left jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) The gash under the eye of Rambo has been re-opened by a strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) Rambo uses a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) Lausa scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:20) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:20) Rambo hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:20) Lausa hits a jab and also scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Lausa slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Rambo misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) Lausa lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) Rambo is off target with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Rambo hits a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Lausa misses with a left jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) With that last shot, it looks like Lausa may have damaged his own hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) If the hand is broken, his job just got a lot tougher.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) Rambo can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Rambo closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Rambo throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) Referee Herb Dean calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Rambo.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) We're back underway!

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Rambo looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Lausa may have been setting up to shoot, but Rambo aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) A jab is wide from Rambo, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:47) Rambo can't connect with a jab, but then hits Lausa with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) For the first time, Rambo is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 06:33) Lausa had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 06:33) Rambo lands a left jab, but Lausa steps back to avoid a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) Lausa chooses to shoot in on Rambo.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Rambo pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:00) Lausa elbows away, landing a couple that clearly rock Rambo!

(Rd 1 - 05:47) Lausa starts throwing elbows, Rambo is in big trouble and is definitely rocked!

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Lausa hits a vicious elbow strike to the head.

(Rd 1 - 05:15) Lausa begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:15) Rambo can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Lausa tries to ensnare Rambo in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Lausa gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Rambo has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) The winner, by submission, is Jenel 'The Demolition Man

' Lausa!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jenel 'The Demolition Man' Lausa defeats Kosuke 'Rambo' Suzuki (Submission (Kimura) in 10:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jenel Lausa thanks all his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Junji Ito would probably be a great contest. Jenel Lausa is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself.

 

 

 

 

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STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Ryohei "Ken Asuka" Kurosawa (12-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Matsudo, Japan, Favorite: -930) vs. Seiji "OZ" Ozuka (15-13-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Mito, Japan, Underdog: +740)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The main card opens with Ryohei 'Ken Asuka' Kurosawa battling Seiji 'OZ' Ozuka.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Kurosawa comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Ozuka throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) A feint is bought entirely by Ozuka, leaving him wide open.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) A jab is wide from Kurosawa, but then he catches Ozuka with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Ozuka, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Kurosawa can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) There's a takedown attempt from Kurosawa.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) The takedown is completed, Ozuka is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Kurosawa attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Ozuka was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) The scramble sees Kurosawa up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Ozuka, gaining back control.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) Controlling Ozuka from behind, Kurosawa tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) Ozuka finds himself unable to do anything at all, Kurosawa takes him down with impressive ease.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Kurosawa mounts Ozuka straight off the takedown!

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Kurosawa attempts an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Ozuka rolls with it, using the armbar attempt as a way of getting on top in side control.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Ozuka throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Kurosawa tries to pull guard on Ozuka but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 12:18) Ozuka punches down at Kurosawa, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:49) Kurosawa tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) Ozuka throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Kurosawa tries to move to guard, but Ozuka doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) In side control, Ozuka catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:38) Kurosawa tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Ozuka attempts to kimura Kurosawa from side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Kurosawa blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 10:07) Ozuka blocks Kurosawa as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 09:41) Ozuka throws a punch but Kurosawa was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Kurosawa comes forward, walking down Ozuka.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Kurosawa avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) A jab lands from Kurosawa but Ozuka evades a big right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) Ozuka throws a one-two, but Kurosawa was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 08:27) Ozuka appeared to be going for a takedown, but Kurosawa took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 08:27) Kurosawa connects with a nice jab and then catches Ozuka with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 07:54) Kurosawa shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 07:54) The takedown is unsuccessful, Ozuka sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) Kurosawa comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) Ozuka tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) Kurosawa fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Kurosawa forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Ozuka hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Kurosawa connects with a jab but Ozuka evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 06:25) Kurosawa connects with a nice jab and then hits Ozuka with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) Kurosawa steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) Ozuka fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) Kurosawa connects with two left hands and then he hits Ozuka with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:51) That last shot may have done some damage, Ozuka backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 05:51) Kurosawa floors Ozuka with a vicious head kick!

(Rd 1 - 05:39) Moving quickly, Kurosawa comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!

(Rd 1 - 05:39) Kurosawa is too slow though, and Ozuka is back up.

(Rd 1 - 05:16) There's a takedown attempt from Kurosawa.

(Rd 1 - 05:16) The takedown is unsuccessful, Ozuka sprawled well to block it and manages to push Kurosawa down so that he is on his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Ozuka prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Kurosawa who is able to spring back up.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Kurosawa steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Ozuka throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Kurosawa throws a one-two, but Ozuka was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Kurosawa initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Ozuka throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) A jab hits home from Kurosawa and then he catches Ozuka with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Kurosawa is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Kurosawa comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Kurosawa couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Ozuka hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Unable to complete the takedown, Kurosawa instead pushes Ozuka up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Unable to break free, Ozuka is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Kurosawa goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Ozuka hopping and in danger of getting taken down.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Kurosawa uses the single leg to drag Ozuka to the ground. He is left in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Kurosawa pounds away, but Ozuka calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Ozuka tries to sweep Kurosawa but doesn't get anywhere.

(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 Kurosawa down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Ryohei 'Ken Asuka' Kurosawa the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Ryohei 'Ken Asuka' Kurosawa defeats Seiji 'OZ' Ozuka (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Seiji Ozuka announces that this was his last fight in MMA as he has decided to retire.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Tatsuya So (19-17-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Okinawa, Japan, Favorite: -360) vs. Yoshihiro "Child" Matsunaga (9-12-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Hinase, Japan, Underdog: +280)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Tatsuya So battling Yoshihiro 'Child' Matsunaga.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Sal D'Amato, Cardo Urso, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Matsunaga moves forward, constantly trying to pressure So into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) So tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Two jabs hit home from Matsunaga and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Matsunaga comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) So throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) A jab is wide from Matsunaga, but then he hits So with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) There's a takedown attempt from So.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) Matsunaga almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while So has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) So uses the position to drive Matsunaga up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) So shows his grappling ability by trapping Matsunaga up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) With the cage trapping Matsunaga, So looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) A great inside leg trip sees Matsunaga get thrown to the mat and So is left in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) So throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Matsunaga works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) So seizes the opportunity, Matsunaga was too slow and gets caught in side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) So tries to lock Matsunaga into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Matsunaga blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) Matsunaga tries to move to guard, but So doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 11:09) So attempts to armbar Matsunaga from side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:09) Matsunaga defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 10:50) Matsunaga tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) So tries to ensnare Matsunaga in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Matsunaga doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) Matsunaga tries to move to guard, but So doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) So keeps Matsunaga guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) So blocks Matsunaga as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) So throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) So blocks Matsunaga as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) The lack of progress forces referee Herb Dean to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 08:20) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Matsunaga comes forward, walking down So.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) So misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Matsunaga throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) A jab hits home from Matsunaga and then he hits So with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 06:21) So 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 - 06:21) So 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 - 06:13) Moving quickly, Matsunaga comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!

(Rd 1 - 06:13) Matsunaga can't get there fast enough though, So is already back up.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) Matsunaga comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) So hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) Matsunaga throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Matsunaga closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) It looked like we were about to see a shot from So, but Matsunaga was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Matsunaga lands a left hand and then catches So with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:12) Matsunaga fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) So looked like he was going to shoot, but Matsunaga simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab lands from Matsunaga, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Matsunaga comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Matsunaga lands a jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) So shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Matsunaga is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) So throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Matsunaga tries to catch So with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) So fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) So deflects a couple of punches that Matsunaga threw from below.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) So starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Matsunaga fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) So ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) So throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) So begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) So is too skilled for Matsunaga, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) So tries to ensnare Matsunaga in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) So gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Matsunaga has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Tatsuya So takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Tatsuya So defeats Yoshihiro 'Child' Matsunaga (Submission (Kimura) in 14:13 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tatsuya So thanks everyone connected to Rodeo Style for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. Tatsuya So calls it a fantastic fight, a career highlight, and says he hopes the fans enjoyed it.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Junji "Sarumaru" Ito (17-8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +130) vs. Loveth Young (3-1-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -170)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Junji 'Sarumaru' Ito battling Loveth Young.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Ricardo Almeida, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:46) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 14:34) Ito rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Young feints one way and then the other, throwing Ito off balance and leaving him badly exposed.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Ito misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Ito counters a right hand with a left jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:51) Ito can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) Young dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a low kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) Young slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a quick head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:50) Ito immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that he is dazed!

(Rd 1 - 12:50) Young throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Ito, but he is just able to dodge it.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) Ito clears his head and circles away from the cage back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Young misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) There's a takedown attempt from Young.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Young gets hold of a leg but Ito remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) With Ito not going down, Young settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) An ugly but effective tactic, Young is pressing Ito up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Young uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Ito, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Young is exerting.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Referee Herb Dean thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) Young slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:25) Ito is on wobbly legs, he almost fell over as he attempted to back off!

(Rd 1 - 08:25) Young throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Ito, but he is just able to avoid it.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Young stalks forward, pressuring Ito.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Young steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Young throws a two-punch combo but Ito avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 07:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:43) Young misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ito attacks with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Ito goes to the legs with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Young finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Young attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Ito hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Ito gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Young can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) Ito hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) Young uses a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Young comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Young moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Ito.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Young can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Ito with a beautiful right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) Ito lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) Young hits a left jab and also connects with a quick head kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:09) Retreating, Ito looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is very unsteady on his feet!

(Rd 1 - 06:09) Young lands a crunching head kick on Ito, who collapses! He's out cold!

(Rd 1 - 05:58) By knock out, the winner is Loveth Young!

 

 

 

Official Result: Loveth Young defeats Junji 'Sarumaru' Ito (Knock Out (Kick) in 9:02 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Loveth Young gives a name-check to everyone at Rothwell MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Loveth Young says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Junji Ito.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Yosuke "Tobizaru No. 2" Saruta (21-9-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawaguchi, Japan, Favorite: -710) vs. Roldan Sangcha'an (5-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Baguio, Philippines, Underdog: +560)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Yosuke 'Tobizaru No. 2' Saruta competing against Roldan Sangcha'an.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Ricardo Almeida, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Showing great speed, Saruta shoots in on Sangcha'an.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) The takedown is completed, Sangcha'an is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Saruta starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) He can't get free of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Sangcha'an tries to ensnare an arm.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Saruta doesn't let his arm get taken.

(Rd 1 - 13:44) Saruta fires off a few punches.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Sangcha'an reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Saruta has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 12:55) The winner, by submission; Roldan Sangcha'an!

 

 

 

Official Result: Roldan Sangcha'an defeats Yosuke 'Tobizaru No. 2' Saruta (SRoubmission (Armbar) in 2:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Roldan Sangcha'an gives a name-check to everyone at Team Lakay, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Talking about causing such an upset, Roldan Sangcha'an says that being labeled a heavy underdog hurt his pride and helped spur him on in the fight.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Fumihiro Kitahara (18-9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +430) vs. Bokang "Little Giant" Masunyane (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Cape Town, South Africa, Favorite: -550)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Fumihiro Kitahara squares off with Bokang 'Little Giant' Masunyane.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:48) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Kitahara steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Masunyane fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Kitahara can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Kitahara forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Masunyane scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Kitahara fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Kitahara connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Masunyane scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Kitahara steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Masunyane scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) A one-two from Kitahara fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) Kitahara steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) Masunyane fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) Kitahara throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 11:52) Kitahara stalks forward, pressuring Masunyane.

(Rd 1 - 11:52) Masunyane fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 11:52) Kitahara lands a left hand and then he catches Masunyane with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:32) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:12) Kitahara slips past a right hook and counters with a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Kitahara misses with a big right hand, allowing Masunyane to counter with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Kitahara misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 09:55) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Kitahara attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Masunyane hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Kitahara connects with a jab but Masunyane avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Kitahara misses a jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Masunyane tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 08:36) Kitahara confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:36) Masunyane scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs.

(Rd 1 - 08:36) A jab is wide from Kitahara, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Kitahara comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Masunyane manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) A one-two from Kitahara fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) Masunyane counters a right hand with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Kitahara attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Masunyane manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Kitahara uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Kitahara comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Masunyane appeared to be going for a takedown, but Kitahara took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Kitahara throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) Masunyane slips past a right hook and counters with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:46) Kitahara almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 06:46) A huge right hand catches Kitahara behind the ear and sends him down!

(Rd 1 - 06:31) Masunyane starts pounding away on Kitahara, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 06:31) Masunyane starts unloading with massive rights and Kitahara is getting pasted!

(Rd 1 - 06:31) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 06:12) By TKO, the winner is Bokang Masunyane!

 

 

 

Official Result: Bokang 'Little Giant' Masunyane defeats Fumihiro Kitahara (TKO (Strikes) in 8:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bokang Masunyane gives a name-check to everyone at Fight Fit Militia, 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 Masayoshi Kato and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Yasuhiro Urushitani (22-8-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -280) vs. Daichi Kitakata (21-9-1-2NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +220)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Yasuhiro Urushitani squaring off with Daichi Kitakata.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Ricardo Almeida, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Urushitani looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Urushitani throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 14:33) Urushitani hits a right jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Kitakata may have been setting up to shoot, but Urushitani aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Urushitani lands two jabs and then hits Kitakata with a left to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Urushitani hits a right hand, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) A quick flurry of four punches from Urushitani sees all of them hit home but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Urushitani connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Kitakata shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Kitakata couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Urushitani hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Kitakata can't get Urushitani down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:37) Showing his ability to control opponents, Kitakata simply smothers Urushitani against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:37) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute.

(Rd 1 - 12:00) Kitakata tries to smother Urushitani against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Urushitani closes in on Kitakata, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Urushitani lands a right jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:24) Circling warily, Kitakata is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 11:24) Urushitani hits a right jab and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) Urushitani moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Kitakata shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Kitakata can't get past the sprawl of Urushitani and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Urushitani can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Kitakata with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Kitakata had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Urushitani comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing all of them, and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:55) Urushitani throws a punch but Kitakata was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) Kitakata takes the chance and grabs Urushitani into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Kitakata is trying to muscle Urushitani up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Kitakata doesn't manage it though, Urushitani defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Urushitani tries to take Kitakata down.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Kitakata stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Kitakata is trying to muscle Urushitani up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Urushitani doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) With control of the clinch, Urushitani tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Urushitani has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 08:36) Urushitani pounds away with left hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 1 - 08:22) Urushitani throws a few left hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) Kitakata tries to pull guard on Urushitani but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Urushitani attempts the mount.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Urushitani mounts Kitakata.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Urushitani unloads with big lefts, but Kitakata covers up well.

(Rd 1 - 07:04) Urushitani fires off some lefts, but Kitakata isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 06:45) Urushitani controls Kitakata, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:34) Urushitani pounds away and Kitakata is having serious difficulty surviving them!

(Rd 1 - 06:34) The strikes are hard enough to force Kitakata to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process!

(Rd 1 - 06:15) Urushitani fires off some lefts, but Kitakata isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 05:59) Urushitani blocks Kitakata as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 05:44) Urushitani tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 1 - 05:44) Kitakata defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Urushitani blocks Kitakata as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Urushitani tries to finish Kitakata off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Kitakata defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Kitakata tries to turn over and sweep Urushitani but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Urushitani successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Urushitani tries to pound on Kitakata, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Urushitani maintains his hooks, despite Kitakata trying to break them.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Urushitani pounds away, but Kitakata calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Urushitani, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Kitakata stops Urushitani from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Urushitani, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Kitakata gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Yasuhiro Urushitani takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Yasuhiro Urushitani defeats Daichi Kitakata (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 13:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Yasuhiro Urushitani gives a name-check to everyone at Paraestra Tokyo, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says he has a lot of respect for Daichi Kitakata and praises his toughness. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Joshua "The Passion" Pacio (20-3, 1-0 CTC, From: La Trinidad, Philippines, Favorite: -910) vs. Ryo Hatta (14-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Fujisawa, Japan, Underdog: +720)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Joshua 'The Passion' Pacio facing Ryo Hatta.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Hatta lands a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Pacio lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) It looked like we were about to see Hatta try and get some grappling started, but Pacio was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Pacio throws a punch but Hatta was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) Hatta forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) Pacio hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) A one-two from Hatta fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) Pacio slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) Pacio misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Hatta attacks with a quick left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:00) Hatta comes forward, walking down Pacio.

(Rd 1 - 12:00) Pacio fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:00) Hatta lands a left hand and then he catches Pacio with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Pacio is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Hatta hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) Pacio chooses to shoot in on Hatta.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) The takedown is successful, Hatta pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) However, Hatta locked up a guillotine on the way over and now threatens with a submission attempt!

(Rd 1 - 11:16) Pacio gets free of the guillotine, Hatta didn't have it locked in tight enough.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Pacio punches down at Hatta, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Pacio tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) Hatta applies double underhooks and keeps Pacio from launching any attacks.

(Rd 1 - 09:10) Time slips away as Pacio successfully keeps Hatta stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Pacio throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) Hatta grabs his own leg, utilising the rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) Hatta tries to suck Pacio into a triangle.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) Pacio blocks the triangle attempt.

(Rd 1 - 07:39) Pacio hits a couple of hammer fists on Hatta.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) Hatta tries to use the rubber guard as a base to lock Pacio in a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) Pacio blocks the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) Pacio throws a couple of hammer fists to the face.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Pacio blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:20) Hatta tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Pacio.

(Rd 1 - 06:01) Pacio blocks Hatta as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:43) Pacio blocks Hatta as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:23) Pacio blocks Hatta as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) Hatta tries to sweep Pacio from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Hatta tries to sweep Pacio from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Hatta tries to sweep Pacio but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Pacio blocks Hatta as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Hatta tries to sweep Pacio from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Hatta tries to sweep Pacio from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Hatta attempts to lock on a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Pacio pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Pacio hits a couple of hammer fists on Hatta.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Hatta tries a sweep from the rubber guard, but doesn't budge Pacio.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Hatta tries to sweep Pacio from rubber guard but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Pacio blocks an attempted sweep from rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Hatta tries to sweep Pacio but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Pacio blocks Hatta as he tries a sweep from the rubber guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Hatta tries to use the rubber guard as a base to lock Pacio in a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Pacio blocks the triangle attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Pacio hits a couple of hammer fists on Hatta.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Hatta tries to use the rubber guard as a base to lock Pacio in a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Pacio blocks the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Pacio throws a couple of hammer fists to the face.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Hatta tries to suck Pacio into a triangle.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Pacio pulls his arm free before the triangle can be locked in.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Pacio throws some hammer fists from inside rubber guard.

(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 Hatta.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Ryo Hatta wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Ryo Hatta defeats Joshua 'The Passion' Pacio (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ryo Hatta gives a name-check to everyone at Tsudanuma Dojo, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks a fight against Takuya Eizumi would probably be a great contest. He knows how to use his interviews to sell himself.

 

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Jussier "Formiga" da Silva (24-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, Favorite: -1040) vs. Kiyotaka Shimizu (24-15-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +830)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Jussier 'Formiga' da Silva battling Kiyotaka Shimizu.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Formiga uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Formiga comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Shimizu fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Formiga hits a left hand but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) Formiga stalks forward, pressuring Shimizu.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) Formiga is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) Attacking with intent, Formiga scores with a flurry of three punches and then he catches Shimizu with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:11) Formiga lands a jab and then hits Shimizu with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Formiga attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Shimizu manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Formiga misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Moving forward constantly, Formiga is pressuring Shimizu.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Shimizu lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Formiga hits a left jab and then he hits Shimizu with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Formiga initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Shimizu lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Shimizu is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Formiga lands three of three quick punches and then he catches Shimizu with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Moving forward constantly, Formiga is pressuring Shimizu.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Shimizu hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Attacking with intent, Formiga scores with a flurry of three punches but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 11:31) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 11:09) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Formiga can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Shimizu with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Formiga steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Shimizu misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Formiga throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Formiga attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Shimizu hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Formiga hits a left jab and then he hits Shimizu with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Formiga initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Shimizu fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Formiga throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 09:31) Formiga closes in on Shimizu, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:31) Formiga can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:15) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) Formiga comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) Shimizu tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) Formiga can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Shimizu with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 08:32) Formiga moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Shimizu into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:32) Shimizu hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 08:32) Formiga lands a left jab but Shimizu evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) Shimizu glances at the clock, grimacing slightly.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Shimizu misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Formiga to attack with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Formiga comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Shimizu manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Formiga can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 07:40) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:16) Formiga can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Formiga comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Shimizu lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Formiga hits a left jab and then he hits Shimizu with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 06:42) Formiga comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:42) Formiga bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 06:42) Formiga lands a jab and then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 05:50) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 05:18) Shimizu had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 05:18) Formiga can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Shimizu.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) A flurry of three punches from Formiga see them all connect but Shimizu avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Formiga comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Shimizu fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Stepping in, Formiga throws three quick punches, one of which land, and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Formiga comes forward, walking down Shimizu.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Formiga is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Formiga connects with a nice jab and then he catches Shimizu with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) For the first time, Formiga is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Formiga comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Formiga bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Formiga feints, causing Shimizu to move to one side and leave himself wide open.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) A jab lands from Formiga but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Formiga dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with quick jabs that are followed by a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Formiga initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Shimizu throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Formiga hits a left jab and then he lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Shimizu misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Formiga comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Shimizu manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Formiga can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Shimizu is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Formiga quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Shimizu!

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Formiga pounds away on Shimizu, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 02:09) The referee jumps in quickly as Shimizu has gone out!

(Rd 1 - 01:51) The winner, by knock out; Jussier da Silva!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jussier 'Formiga' da Silva defeats Kiyotaka Shimizu (Knock Out (Punch) in 13:09 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jussier da Silva gives a name-check to everyone at American Top Team, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Jussier da Silva praises Shimizu for his skill and toughness.

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Joseph "The Beefcake" Benavidez (29-8, 1-0 CTC, From: San Luis Obispo, California, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mikihito Yamamgami (11-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Fujimi, Japan, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Joseph 'The Beefcake' Benavidez faces Mikihito Yamagami in the CTC Strawweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Josh Rosenthal.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Ricardo Almeida, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Benavidez comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Yamagami fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Benavidez opens Yamagami up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Benavidez connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 14:40) Yamagami wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up, but Benavidez is already advancing to try and finish!

(Rd 1 - 14:40) Yamagami somehow dodges a vicious overhand left. He looks badly dazed, that must have been pure instinct.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Yamagami circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Setting it up with excellent timing, Benavidez comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) Benavidez begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) Benavidez takes the back instead, Yamagami rolled over rather than get mounted.

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Benavidez seems to be moving slowly toward a finish as he applies a very tight body triangle.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Benavidez attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having the body triangle locked on tight.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Benavidez flattens Yamagami out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 1 - 12:00) Joseph 'The Beefcake' Benavidez takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Joseph 'The Beefcake' Benavidez defeats Mikihito Yamagami (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Joseph Benavidez thanks everyone connected to Team Alpha MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. Joseph Benavidez says that he is throwing an after-show winners party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here.

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Nate Diaz (20-14, 0-0 CTC, From: Stockton, California, Favorite: -470) vs. Albert "Einstein" Tumenov (22-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Nalchik, Russia, Underdog: +370)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Albert 'Einstein' Tumenov takes on Nate Diaz in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) The judges for this bout are: Matt Hume, Sal D'Amato, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 29:48) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 29:48) Diaz is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 29:48) Tumenov quickly throws a punch and lands it and then scores with a vicious head kick!

(Rd 1 - 29:29) Diaz hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 29:29) Tumenov moves in quickly, kneeling beside Diaz and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 29:29) Tumenov unloads with massive right hands and Diaz is getting destroyed!

(Rd 1 - 29:29) Referee Marc Goddard has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 29:12) The winner, by TKO; Albert Tumenov!

 

 

 

Official Result: Albert 'Einstein' Tumenov defeats Nate Diaz (TKO (Strikes) in 0:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Albert Tumenov thanks everyone connected to K Dojo Warrior Tribe for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. Albert Tumenov celebrates winning his debut fight for CTC.

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 2,912

Gate Reciepts: $448,448

Sponsorship: $60,350

Ad Revenue: $1,698,627

Merchandise: $7,999

 

Fighter Pay: $376,886 (Highest Paid: Nate Diaz, $104,000)

Drug Testing: $12,750

Production: $54,239

 

Profit: $1,771,549

 

Critical Rating: 76%

Commercial Rating: 79%

 

Fight of the Night: Tatsuya So vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

KO of the Night: Loveth Young (vs. Junji Ito)

Submission of the Night: Joseph Benavidez (vs. Mikihito Yamagami)

Performance Bonus: Tatsuya So vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

Performance Bonus: Albert Tumenov

 

 

 

News

 

- Urijah Faber recently retired, and has been inducted into the MMA Hall of Fame. Only the 9th fighter inducted into the Hall, he retired with a professional record of 37-11. He was a former WEC Featherweight Champion (March 17, 2006-November 5, 2008, 5 Defences), and a former KOTC Bantamweight Champion (November 14, 2004-February 22, 2008, 4 Defences), and was a top fighter in the lower weight classes his entire career, even picking up wins over Rani Yahya, and Frankie Edgar in 2021!

 

- Drug test results for Canadian Tournament Combat 25 have come back with all fighters testing clean.

 

- Yasuhiro Urushitani announced that he is preparing for retirement and his next bout will be his last. As a result he has been removed from the Grand Prix, and will instead be assigned a retirement fight. The search will now begin for his replacement.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Karolina Kowalkiewicz to fight in their Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a record of 12-7, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Virna Jandiroba, her fifth loss in a row, leading to her being cut by the UFC. She challenged for the UFC Womens Strawweight Title in 2016, losing a Unanimous Decision to Joanna Jedrzejczyk. She will take Coralie Dixon's place in the Grand Prix, after Dixon failed a drug test, and will continue in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- Masaaki Sugawara announced his retirement following his loss to Jeremy Miado. He leaves the sport with a professional record 18-13-1, with an 0-2 record in CTC, including a TKO loss to Yosuke Saruta at Canadian Tournament Combat 12, and a submission loss to Jeremy Miado at Canadian Tournament Combat 26. He has been eliminated from the Grand Prix, and so this will not affect the tournament going forward.

 

- Seiji Ozuka announced his retirement following his loss to Ryohei Kurosawa. He leaves the sport with a professional record 15-14-7, with an 0-2 record in CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Mikihito Yamagami at Canadian Tournament Combat 12, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Ryohei Kurosawa at Canadian Tournament Combat 26. He has been eliminated from the Grand Prix, and so this will not affect the tournament going forward.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Ludovico Carignan, a Canadian fighter with World Class Jiu-Jitsu skills to fight in their Strawweight Division. He holds a professional record of 1-0, and is coming off a first round submission victory over a local fighter on the Canadian local circuit. He will take Yasuhiro Urushitani's place in the Grand Prix, and will face Urushitani's defeated opponent Daichi Kitakata with the winner entering the Championship Quarter-Finals, and the loser continuing in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Roussel Pourciau, a Canadian fighter with World Class Muay Thai skills to fight in their Strawweight Division. He holds a professional record of 1-0, and is coming off a first round submission victory over a local fighter on the Canadian local circuit.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Kobo Iwahashi, a Japanese fighter with World Class kickboxing skills to fight in their Strawweight Division. He holds a professional record of 2-0, and is coming off a first round knock out victory over Ippei Moto that won him the Shooto Flyweight Title.

 

- Tonya Evinger announced her retirement. She retires with a professional record of 19-11-1NC, with an 0-2 record in CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Genah Fabian at Canadian Tournament Combat 6, and a TKO loss to Reina Miura at Canadian Tournament Combat 20. Her stated reason for retiring was that she was getting old and her body was starting to betray her. She is already eliminated from the Grand Prix, and this should not affect that going forward.

 

- Jenel Lausa suffered a Medium Hand Injury in his victory over Kosuke Suzuki, and will miss a couple months of training. This should not affect his ability to continue in the Grand Prix.

 

- Taura MMA have closed their Welterweigth Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- Road FC have closed their Featherweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

Bellator 261: Johns vs. Pettis (Friday, Week 2, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Brett Johns Made His First Successful Defence of the Bellator Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Brett Johns vs. Sergio Pettis

KO of the Night: Quinton Jackson (vs. Timothy Johnson)

Submission of the Night: Brett Johns (vs. Sergio Pettis)

Performance Bonus: Nann Nolin vs. Auberta Guillou

 

 

 

ONE Into The Fire (Friday, Week 2, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Bibiano Fernandes Made His Second Successful Defence of the ONE Bantamweight Title.

 

Fight of the Night: Bibiano Fernandes vs. Leandro Issa

KO of the Night: Gunter Kalunda Ngunza (vs. Travis Kim)

Submission of the Night: Garry Tonen (vs. Jerry Olsim)

 

 

 

PFL: Burrell vs. Brooks (Friday, Week 2, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Nah-Shon Burrell Made His Second Successful Defence of the PFL Welterweight Title.

 

Fight of the Night: Nah-Shon Burrell vs. E.J. Brooks

KO of the Night: Jared Vanderaa (vs. Lance Kok)

Submission of the Night: None

 

 

 

OKTAGON 19 (Saturday, Week 2, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Nick Barno Won The Vacant OKTAGON Heavyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Nicholas Musoke vs. Oskar Piechota

KO of the Night: Lucie Pudilova (vs. Helen Seeton)

Submission of the Night: Michal Piwowarski (vs. Luc Ngeleka)

 

 

 

FEN 30: Rutkowski vs. Khalsa (Sunday, Week 2, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Daniel Rutkowski Made His First Successful Defence of the FEN Featherweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Daniel Rutkowski vs. David Khalsa

KO of the Night: Rafal Kijanczuk (vs. Bartosz Lesko)

Submission of the Night: Daniel Rutkowski (vs. David Khalsa)

 

 

 

DEEP Showtime (Sunday, Week 2, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Eiji Ishikawa Won the DEEP Middleweight Title

Title Result: Daiki Hata Won The DEEP Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Daiki Hata vs. Keisuke Fujiwara

KO of the Night: Atticus Bear (vs. Onji Kumagai)

Submission of the Night: Nikos Trepka (vs. Addi Mostert)

 

 

 

Predictions

 

rodrigoviolim: 11/17 (65%) Second Round Total: 58/101 (57%)

vladjarca: 7/17 (41%) Second Round Total: 92/164 (56%)

Majster_93: 53/81 (65%)

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Friday, Week 3, June 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Faith "The Immortal" McMah (7-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +510) vs. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey (13-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -640)

 

Faith McMah is a resilient fighter, who has heavy strikes, and the ability to keep the fight standing. She won by TKO over Jamila Sadorra in the opening round of the tournament. Ronda Rousey is an Olympic level Judoka, who is not great standing, but likes to get the fight to the ground as soon as possible, and start hunting for her vicious armbar submissions. She won by submission over Martyna Czech in her opening round contest.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Lightweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "The Canadian Gangster" Olivier Aubin-Mercier (12-6, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Underdog: +270) vs. Anthony "Showtime" Pettis (23-11, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -350)

 

Olivier Aubin-Mercier, has some heavy strikes, but is a master of getting a fighter to the ground, where he can hunt for submission from a decent positional Jiu-Jitsu game. He submitted Ryan Machan in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Alex Ricci in the second round, he is being given this second chance because Ricci decided to retire following their second round fight. Anthony Pettis is a tremendous all-around competitor, though he tends to focus on his high calibre striking game, he can also work a slick submission game on the ground. He is new to CTC, but is coming off a Split Decision loss to Joe Lauzon in the UFC that saw him cut from their roster.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Bethe "Pitbull" Correia (12-5-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -130) vs. Sarah "Cheesecake" Moras (7-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Underdog: +100)

 

Bethe Correia is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, and Kung Fu fighter, who has decent strikes, but prefers to get opponents to the ground, where though she could work a good submission game, she prefers to grind out decisions with smothering top control. She knocked out Joselyne Edwards in the opening round of the tournament. Sarah Moras is a Jiu-Jitsu player, who likes to get the fight to the ground by any means, including a tendency to pull guard. Her strong wrestling, and submission game, as well as an active guard help her accomplish this. She submitted Jessamyn Duke in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Sy "Lady Dragon" Jewett (3-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Favorite: -130) vs. Miesha "Cupcake" Tate (19-7, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: -110)

 

Sy Jewett is the definition of a mixed martial artist, well-rounded in all facets of the fight game, though not being particularly great at any of them. She is a decent puncher, with some submission skills. She won a Unanimous Decision over Maiju Suotama in the opening round of the tournament. Miesha Tate is a wrestler by trade, she has some boxing skills, but prefers to get fights to the ground, where she can work submission from the top or bottom of guard. She submitted Barbara Nalepka in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Rouned Bout: Sarah Kaufman (22-5-1NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -1200) vs. Laura "Hothead" Howarth (4-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +950)

 

Sarah Kaufman is a kickboxer, with heavy, and extremely technically sound striking, and good footwork, she can also stop a takedown, and defend herself on the ground. She knocked out Claire Guthrie in her opening round fight. Laura Howarth is a kickboxer with a strong kicking game, centered around powerful leg kicks. She defends takedowns where possible, and has decent submission defence as well. She won a Unanimous Decision over Teisha Tennant in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Aspen Ladd (10-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Erin Harpe (3-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +950)

 

Aspen Ladd is a strong mixed martial artist who is dangerous anywhere the fight goes. She has a powerful striking game, with good technique, and footwork, and is also dangerous from anywhere on the ground with her slick jiu-jitsu game, and brutal ground and pound. She submitted Julia Ottolino in the opening round of the tournament. Erin Harpe is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player with no striking, but looks to get opponents to the ground where she control fighters while she hunts for submissions. She won a Unanimous Decision over Marissa Caldwell in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Marina Mokhnatkina (5-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -1060) vs. Irina Degtyareva (4-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +840)

 

Marina Mokhnatkina is a four time World Champion in Russian Combat Sambo, and is a dominating wrestler with a devastating submission game. She submitted Ediane Gomes in the opening round of the tournament. Irina Degtyareva is a Sambo fighter, with not much of a striking game, but likes to get opponents down, where she can control, and hunt submissions both from on top and from her very active guard. She won a Unanimous Decision over Chelsea Chandler in the opening round of the tournamnet.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Raquel "Rocky" Canuto (7-7, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -470) vs. Jan Finney (13-14, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +370)

 

Raquel Canuto has a pretty slick boxing game, though if she ends up on the ground she can hunt submissions from the top or bottom of guard. She submitted Milana Dudieva in the opening round of the tournament. Jan Finney is a replacement in the tournament for Megan Cawley, who failed a drug test. She doesn't have much in the way of striking, preferring to get opponents to the ground where she can work brutal ground and pound, or grind out decisions from on top. She won a Unanimous Decision over Rizlen Zouak in her opening round bout.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Brittney "Bombshell" Victoria (4-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +220) vs. Bunmi "The Bone Bender" Ojewole (3-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -280)

 

Brittney Victoria is a technical boxer, with dangerous high kicks, and good footwork. If the fight goes to the ground, she has the rudiments of a submission game as well. She won by TKO over Kelly Faszholz in her opening round fight. Bunmi Ojewole is a skilled technical boxer, who also has powerful leg kicks, if taken to the ground she can hunt submissions from the bottom of guard. She won a Split Decision over Duda Santana in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Milana Dudieva (12-8, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +530) vs. Jessamyn "The Gun" Duke (3-6-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -670)

 

Milana Dudieva is a striker, with a wide array of punches and kicks that can be brought to bear against opponents. She has excellent takedown defence, but if the fight does get to the ground, she has no defence there. She was submitted by Raquel Canuto in the opening round of the tournament. Jessamyn Duke is a mixed martial artist, known for being a fluid striker, and having a decent submission game as well. She was submitted by Sarah Moras in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Joselyne "La Pantera" Edwards (9-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -580) vs. Marissa "Shorty" Caldwell (3-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +460)

 

Joselyn Edwards has a decent boxing game, with good footwork, and she loves to keep the fight on the feet and strike, she doesn't have much in the way of ability on the ground. She was knocked out by Bethe Correia in the opnening round of the tournament. Marissa Caldwell is a Jiu-Jitsu player, with a mediocre at best ground game, and almost no striking ability. She has her natural athleticism going for her but that's about it.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Chelsea Handler (3-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Underdog: +270) vs. Kelly Faszholz (4-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Favorite: -340)

 

Chelsea Handler is a Jiu-Jitsu player with a nearly non-existant striking game, but a good ground game, with strong sweeps and escapes, and submission ability. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Irena Degtyareva in her opening round bout. Kelly Faszholz has heavy hands, but her real strength is on the ground, where she has solid positional jiu-jitsu, and can finish with either ground and pound or submissions. She lost by TKO to Brittney Victoria in the tournaments opening round.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Ediane "India" Gomes (11-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -400) vs. "Grizzly" Claire Guthrie (1-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +310)

 

Ediane Gomes doesn't have much of a striking game, but likes to get the fight to the ground, and devastate people with a strong submission game. She was submitted by Marina Mokhnatkina in the opening round of the tournament. Claire Guthrie has some decent boxing, though without power. Her strong wrestling and takedowns lead to ground and pound finishes. She was knocked out by Sarah Kaufman in her opening round fight.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Martyna Czech (3-1-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -680) vs. Barbara "Shogun" Nalepka (4-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +540)

 

 

Martyna Czech is a high level Jiu-Jitsu player, who has virtually no striking ability, but once the fight goes to the ground, she is absolutely deadly with her submission game. She was submitted by Ronda Rousey in her opening round fight. Barbara Nalepka is a fighter who has an iron chin, and a decent kicking game. She can also work on the ground a bit, but doesn't have as many attacking options there. She was submitted by Miesha Tate in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Maiju "Mountain Momma" Suotama (8-6, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +110) vs. Taneisha "Triple Threat" Tennant (5-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -150)

 

Maiju Suotama has unorthodox strikes, but with neither skill nor power behind them. She is decent on the ground, and can work submissions if she has to. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Sy Jewett in the opening round of the tournament. Taneisha Tennant is a striker, who loves to stand and strike in the cage, she has good strikes, especially her kicks, but doesn't have the best ground game. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Laura Howarth in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jamila Sandora (5-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +310) vs. Julia "Chicago" Ottolino (1-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -400)

 

Jamila Sandora has some decent leg kicks, but not much skills to recommend her otherwise. She lost by TKO to Faith McMah in the opening round of the tournament. Julia Ottolino is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, who has decent leg kicks, and a strong ground game including working toward submission finishes. She was submitted by Aspen Lass in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Duda "Cowboyzinha" Santana (3-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rizlen "The Lioness of Atlas" Zouak (3-2-1NC, 0-1-1NC CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950)

 

Duda Santana is trained in both Muay Thai and Jiu-Jitsu, and thus can be dangerous anywhere in the fight. She lost a Split Decision to Bunmi Ojewole in the opening round of the tournament. Rizlen Zouak is just not the best fighter, she has excellent submission defence, but is pretty putrid at just about everything else. She was submitted by Megan Cawley, which was turned into a No Contest when Cawley failed a drug test, then she lost a Unanimous Decision to Jan Finney in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Faith McMah (135 lbs) vs. Ronda Rousey (135 lbs)

Olivier Aubin-Mercier (155 lbs) vs. Anthony Pettis (135 lbs)

Bethe Correia (135 lbs) vs. Sarah Moras (135 lbs)

Sy Jewett (135 lbs) vs. Miesha Tate (135 lbs)

Sarah Kaufman (135 lbs) vs. Laura Howarth (135 lbs)

Aspen Ladd (135 lbS) vs. Erin Harpe (135 lbs)

Marina Mokhnatkina (135 lbs) vs. Irina Degtyareva (135 lbs)

Raquel Canuto (135 lbs) vs. Jan Finney (135 lbs)

Brittney Victoria (135 lbs) vs. Bunmi Ojewole (135 lbs)

Milana Dudieva (135 lbs) vs. Jessamyn Duke (135 lbs)

 

Joselyn Edwards (135 lbs) vs. Marissa Caldwell (135 lbs)

Chelsea Chandler (135 lbs) vs. Kelly Faszholz (135 lbs)

Ediane Gomes (135 lbs) vs. Claire Guthrie (135 lbs)

Martyna Czech (135 lbs) vs. Barbara Nalepka (135 lbs)

Maiji Suotama (135 lbs) vs. Taneisha Tennant (135 lbs)

Jamila Sadorra (135 lbs) vs. Julia Ottolino (135 lbs)

Duda Santana (135 lbs) vs. Rizlen Zouak (135 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 27 Full Fight Card

 

WBW Champ: Faith McMah vs. Ronda Rousey

LW Champ: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. Anthony Pettis

WBW CHamp: Bethe Correia vs. Sarah Moras

WBW Champ: Sy Jewett vs. Miesha Tate

WBW Champ: Sarah Kaufman vs. Laura Howarth

WBW Champ: Aspen Ladd vs. Erin Harpe

WBW Champ: Marina Mokhnatkina vs. Irena Degtyareva

WBW Champ: Raquel Canuto vs. Jan Finney

WBW Champ: Brittney Victoria vs. Bunmi Ojewole

WBW #1: Milana Dudieva vs. Jessamyn Duke

 

WBW #1: Joselyne Edwards vs. Marissa Caldwell

WBW #1: Chelsea Chandler vs. Kelly Faszholz

WBW #1: Ediane Gomes vs. Claire Guthrie

WBW #1: Martyna Czech vs. Barbara Nalepka

WBW #1: Maiju Suotama vs. Taneisha Tennant

WBW #1: Jamila Sandora vs. Julia Ottolino

WBW #1: Duda Santana vs. Rizlen Zouak

[rodrigoviolim]

<p>Canadian Tournament Combat 27 Full Fight Card</p><p> </p><p>

WBW Champ: Faith McMah vs. <strong>Ronda Rousey</strong></p><p>

LW Champ: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. <strong>Anthony Pettis</strong></p><p>

WBW CHamp: Bethe Correia vs. <strong>Sarah Moras</strong></p><p>

WBW Champ: Sy Jewett vs. <strong>Miesha Tate</strong></p><p>

WBW Champ: <strong>Sarah Kaufman</strong> vs. Laura Howarth</p><p>

WBW Champ: <strong>Aspen Ladd</strong> vs. Erin Harpe</p><p>

WBW Champ: Marina Mokhnatkina vs. <strong>Irena Degtyareva</strong></p><p>

WBW Champ: Raquel Canuto vs. <strong>Jan Finney</strong></p><p>

WBW Champ: <strong>Brittney Victoria</strong> vs. Bunmi Ojewole</p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Milana Dudieva</strong> vs. Jessamyn Duke</p><p> </p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Joselyne Edwards</strong> vs. Marissa Caldwell</p><p>

WBW #1: Chelsea Chandler vs. <strong>Kelly Faszholz</strong></p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Ediane Gomes</strong> vs. Claire Guthrie</p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Martyna Czech</strong> vs. Barbara Nalepka</p><p>

WBW #1: Maiju Suotama vs. <strong>Taneisha Tennant</strong></p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Jamila Sandora</strong> vs. Julia Ottolino</p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Duda Santana</strong> vs. Rizlen Zouak</p>

[vladjarca]

<p>WBW Champ: Faith McMah vs. <strong>Ronda Rousey</strong></p><p>

LW Champ: Olivier Aubin-Mercier vs. <strong>Anthony Pettis</strong></p><p>

WBW CHamp: <strong>Bethe Correia</strong> vs. Sarah Moras</p><p>

WBW Champ: Sy Jewett vs. <strong>Miesha Tate</strong></p><p>

WBW Champ: <strong>Sarah Kaufman</strong> vs. Laura Howarth</p><p>

WBW Champ: <strong>Aspen Ladd</strong> vs. Erin Harpe</p><p>

WBW Champ:<strong> Marina Mokhnatkina</strong> vs. Irena Degtyareva</p><p>

WBW Champ: <strong>Raquel Canuto</strong> vs. Jan Finney</p><p>

WBW Champ: Brittney Victoria vs.<strong> Bunmi Ojewole</strong></p><p>

WBW #1: Milana Dudieva vs. <strong>Jessamyn Duke</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Joselyne Edwards</strong> vs. Marissa Caldwell</p><p>

WBW #1: Chelsea Chandler vs. <strong>Kelly Faszholz</strong></p><p>

WBW #1: Ediane Gomes vs. <strong>Claire Guthri</strong>e</p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Martyna Czech </strong>vs. Barbara Nalepka</p><p>

WBW #1: Maiju Suotama vs.<strong> Taneisha Tennant</strong></p><p>

WBW #1: Jamila Sandora vs. <strong>Julia Ottolino</strong></p><p>

WBW #1: <strong>Duda Santana</strong> vs. Rizlen Zouak</p>

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 3, June 2021

 

 

 

Live From Prince George, British Columbia

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Duda "Cowboyzinha" Santana (3-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rizlen "The Lioness of the Atlas" Zouak (3-2-1NC, 0-1-1NC CTC, From: Paris, France, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the prelims with Duda 'Cowboyzinha' Santana vs. Rizlen 'The Lioness of the Atlas' Zouak.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Santana lands a left hand and then hits Zouak with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Santana comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Zouak may have been aiming to get in close, but Santana aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) A jab hits home from Santana and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) There's a takedown attempt from Zouak.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Santana almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Zouak has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Unable to complete the takedown, Zouak instead pushes Santana up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:51) Zouak tries to take Santana down.

(Rd 1 - 13:51) Santana, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:51) Zouak ends up holding a seated Santana around the waist, pressing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Zouak looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Santana from a seated position onto her back.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Zouak isn't able to mount Santana this time around.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Santana tries to sweep Zouak.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Santana sweeps Zouak, but gets caught in the guard position.

(Rd 1 - 12:28) Santana tries to pound on Zouak, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) Zouak tries to get double underhooks on Santana so that she can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) Santana pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) Santana doesn't let Zouak pull her in close to be smothered.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Santana unloads with big right hands, but Zouak is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Santana doesn't allow Zouak to lock her up with double underhooks.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) Santana punches down at Zouak, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:02) Zouak tries to pull Santana in close and smother her, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) Santana attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) She can't find a way past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Santana doesn't let Zouak pull her in close to be smothered.

(Rd 1 - 10:05) For the moment Santana is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Zouak tries to smother Santana by holding her, but can't keep control.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Santana is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Zouak fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 09:15) Santana is up first and quickly grabs Zouak, pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Santana stomps down on her opponent's foot.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Santana catches Zouak with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:37) Santana catches Zouak with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) Zouak is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Zouak gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Zouak is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 07:42) Santana drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Zouak comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Santana is left on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) That's her second takedown of the fight.

(Rd 1 - 07:16) Zouak fires away with elbows but Santana doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) Santana gets the double underhooks in and pulls Zouak close, controlling her well.

(Rd 1 - 06:32) Zouak pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:20) Zouak has problems keeping control of Santana, who pulls them both back toward the cage side.

(Rd 1 - 06:20) Using the cage, Santana stands up. Zouak still has control though.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Zouak goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Santana hopping and in danger of getting taken down.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Zouak smartly sweeps the standing leg to execute a nice trip! Santana is left on her back looking up.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Zouak steps back and allows Santana to stand back up.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Santana closes in on Zouak, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Zouak looked like she was going to shoot, but Santana simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Santana throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Zouak chooses to shoot in on Santana.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Zouak gets a single leg takedown! Santana pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) That's her fourth successful takedown from five attempts.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Zouak unloads with some elbows but Santana deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Zouak can't keep Santana down, an underhook gave her enough control to force them to stand.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) The two fighters are now clinched.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Santana is trying to push Zouak so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Zouak doesn't let herself be driven back though.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Using her wrestling skills, Santana is trying to push Zouak up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Zouak doesn't let herself be driven back though.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Zouak gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Santana is looking to muscle Zouak back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Santana manages it and controls Zouak up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Santana is trying to force Zouak into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Zouak fights off the clinch and manages to work enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Zouak shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Santana gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) That's her fifth takedown.

(Rd 1 - 02:32) Zouak pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Zouak gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) In guard, Zouak throws a couple of punches designed to keep Santana guessing.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Santana manages to scoot them both backward until they are against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Using the cage, Santana walks up, but cannot break the control of Zouak.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Santana is left with Zouak standing slightly behind her, maintaining control with a waist-lock.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Grappling from behind, Zouak attempts to wrestle Santana to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Santana has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Zouak mounts Santana straight off the takedown!

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Zouak fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Zouak blocks an attempt to move her from mount.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Zouak pounds away with elbow strikes but Santana isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Santana tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Zouak doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(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 the victory to Zouak.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Rizlen 'The Lioness of the Atlas' Zouak is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Rizlen 'The Lioness of the Atlas' Zouak defeats Duda 'Cowboyzinha' Santana (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Rizlen Zouak announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this fight. Giving thanks, Rizlen Zouak praises her team at MMA FACTORY, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Rizlen Zouak says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Duda Santana. Rizlen Zouak was great here, everything about her says star power.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Jamila Sandorra (5-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +310) vs. Julia "Chicago" Ottolino (1-1, 0-1 CTC, From: San Antonio, Texas, Favorite: -400)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Jamila Sandora goes head to head with Julia 'Chicago' Ottolino.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Sandora confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Sandora can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Ottolino with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:39) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:39) Sandora slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Sandora misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Ottolino comes in with a jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) Ottolino misses a jab but hits a kick to the lead leg. Sandora scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Sandora misses a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Ottolino finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Ottolino finds her right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Sandora tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Sandora misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Ottolino to attack with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Ottolino lands a left hook. Sandora scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Ottolino counters a right hand with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Sandora counters a body kick with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Sandora doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Ottolino hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) There's a takedown attempt from Sandora.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Ottolino sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.

(Rd 1 - 10:31) For the first time, Ottolino is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Sandora lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Ottolino lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) Ottolino initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) Sandora hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) Ottolino throws a two-punch combo but Sandora avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) Sandora misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Ottolino comes in with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Sandora is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Ottolino comes forward, walking down Sandora.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Ottolino confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Ottolino lands a jab and then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:57) Sandora can't connect with a jab, but then catches Ottolino with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:36) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Sandora is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Ottolino lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:40) Sandora may have been aiming to get in close, but Ottolino aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 07:40) Ottolino can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Sandora with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) Sandora scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. Ottolino doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:34) Covering up, Sandora backs off until trapped against the cage! Ottolino may have rocked her!

(Rd 1 - 06:34) Ottolino tries to finish her off with a huge right hook, but Sandora avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 06:29) Sandora circles back to the center, having gotten the time she needed to regain her wits somewhat.

(Rd 1 - 06:29) A few deep breaths betray that Ottolino is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 05:51) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:22) Ottolino looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 05:22) Ottolino stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered.

(Rd 1 - 05:22) Sandora tries to take Ottolino down.

(Rd 1 - 05:22) Sandora doesn't get it, Ottolino blocked any attempt to move her.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) Sandora is trying to lock Ottolino into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) She gets it, and now has Ottolino in trouble.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Sandora scores with a knee to the chest, but it came from a bad angle and didn't have much power.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Sandora finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Ottolino to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Sandora is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Ottolino comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Sandora hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Ottolino can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Sandora misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Ottolino to attack with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired Ottolino.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Ottolino couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Sandora hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Unable to complete the takedown, Ottolino instead pushes Sandora up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Ottolino tries to smother Sandora against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Sandora doesn't look like she has much left in the tank.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Sandora uses a left jab, but Ottolino avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Ottolino fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Ottolino may have been setting up to shoot, but Sandora aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Sandora lands a jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Ottolino acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a relaxed nod of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Ottolino hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Sandora finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Ottolino hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Sandora hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Ottolino looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.

(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 Ottolino down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Julia 'Chicago' Ottolino the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Julia 'Chicago' Ottolino defeats Jamila Sandora (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jamila Sandora announces that she feels the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Julia Ottolino thanks everyone connected to Spartan Fitness MMA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Julia Ottolino gives a show of respect to her opponent. It's undeniable that the camera loves her, so while her interview may not have been the best she was still able to get a reaction.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Maiju "Mountain Momma" Suotama (8-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Imatra, Finland, Underdog: +110) vs. Taneisha "Triple Threat" Tennant (5-2, 0-1 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -150)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Maiju 'Mountain Momma' Suotama goes head to head with Taneisha 'Triple Threat' Tennant.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:46) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Suotama shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Tennant partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Suotama has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Suotama uses the position to drive Tennant up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Suotama tries to dirty box Tennant, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Suotama misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Tennant hits a pair of jabs and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Suotama misses a jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Tennant hits a couple of jabs and also lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:29) Tennant forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:29) Suotama hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:29) Tennant hits a left jab and then she catches Suotama with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Tennant forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Suotama lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Tennant fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Suotama with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:42) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 11:14) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:14) Tennant slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:02) Tennant moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 11:02) Tennant lands a jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 10:43) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Tennant counters a right hand with a left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) Tennant comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) Suotama throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) A nice feint from Tennant causes Suotama to become open.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) Tennant can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Tennant connects with a left hand. Suotama lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) Suotama looked like she was going to shoot, but Tennant simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) Tennant can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:32) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Tennant closes in on Suotama, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Tennant lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) Tennant slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) Blood is visible, it appears that Suotama has suffered a large gash above her eye.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) Tennant is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 07:14) Tennant comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 07:14) Suotama throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:14) Tennant hits two left jabs and then she hits Suotama with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) Suotama falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) Tennant dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Tennant steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Suotama tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Tennant can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Tennant initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Suotama hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Tennant hits a left hand but Suotama avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 05:33) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:33) Suotama misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Tennant attacks with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:12) Tennant forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:12) Suotama fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 05:12) Tennant connects with a nice jab and then she hits Suotama with a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Suotama misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Tennant to attack with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Tennant connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Suotama finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) With Suotama bleeding, referee Herb Dean pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 1 - 03:58) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Tennant uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Tennant comes forward, walking down Suotama.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Suotama hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Tennant lands a left hand and then she hits Suotama with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Tennant moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Tennant appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, her hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Tennant forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Suotama hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) A jab hits home from Tennant and then she catches Suotama with a right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Tennant stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Tennant attempts to wrestle Suotama to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Suotama stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Suotama attempts to wrestle Tennant to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Tennant stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Tennant attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Suotama on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Tennant uses a nice inside leg trip and Suotama is forced to pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 01:07) Not giving her opponent any room to work, Tennant keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Suotama tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Tennant.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) Tennant peppers Suotama with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give her any room to work with.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Suotama tries to smother Tennant by holding her, but can't keep control.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Tennant peppers Suotama with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give her any room to work with.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Suotama tries to smother Tennant by holding her, but can't keep control.

(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 Tennant down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Taneisha 'Triple Threat' Tennant!

 

 

 

Official Result: Taneisha 'Triple Threat' Tennant defeats Maiju 'Mountain Momma' Suotama (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Taneisha Tennant thanks everyone connected to Sports Lab for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. She names a local club and says that she is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. There's no doubt about it that she knows how to talk with the best of them, her natural charisma shined here.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Martyna Czech (3-1-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Tychy, Poland, Favorite: -680) vs. Barbara "Shogun" Nalepka (4-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Bochnia, Poland, Underdog: +540)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Martyna Czech goes head to head with Barbara 'Shogun' Nalepka.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Nalepka uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Nalepka lands a left hand and then catches Czech with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Nalepka closes in on Czech, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Nalepka throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Nalepka confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Czech had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Nalepka can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) A jab is wide from Nalepka, but then she hits Czech with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) Nalepka moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) Czech looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Nalepka simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) Nalepka can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Nalepka confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Czech looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Nalepka simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Nalepka can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Nalepka hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Czech warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Nalepka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Czech has a large gash on her forehead, blood is starting to trickle down toward her eyes.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Nalepka closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Czech may have been aiming to get in close, but Nalepka aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Nalepka lands a left hand and then hits Czech with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) For the first time, Nalepka is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) Nalepka comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) Nalepka hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:34) Nalepka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Czech with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Nalepka fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) There's a takedown attempt from Czech.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) Nalepka partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Czech has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) Czech drives Nalepka up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) Czech looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) Czech uses a nice inside leg trip and Nalepka is forced to pull half guard!

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Czech looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Czech is too skilled for Nalepka, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Czech tries to lock Nalepka into an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Nalepka doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 09:26) In side control, Czech throws a couple of punches designed to keep Nalepka guessing.

(Rd 1 - 09:10) Czech tries to lock Nalepka in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 09:10) The kimura is fully applied, Nalepka has no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 08:38) Martyna Czech takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Martyna Czech defeats Barbara 'Shogun' Nalepka (Submission (Kimura) in 6:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Martyna Czech thanks everyone connected to Bastion Tychy for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. She praises Nalepka for a tough fight. Martyna Czech may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Ediane "India" Gomes (11-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -400) vs. "Grizzly" Claire Guthrie (1-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Underdog: +310)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Ediane 'India' Gomes takes on 'Grizzly' Claire Guthrie.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Gomes lands a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Guthrie scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Gomes misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Guthrie doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) Guthrie initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) Gomes manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) A jab hits home from Guthrie and then she scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 13:54) Gomes hits the floor, she has been knocked out!

(Rd 1 - 13:45) The winner, by knock out; Claire Guthrie!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Grizzly' Claire Guthrie defeats Ediane 'India' Gomes (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ediane Gomes takes the microphone and announces that she is now retiring from fighting following this loss.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Claire Guthrie praises her team at Elevation Fight Team, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. The interview itself wasn't that great, but she is so photogenic that just being on camera boosts her profile.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Chelsea Chandler (3-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Stockton, California, Underdog: +270) vs. Kelly Faszholz (4-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Santa Rosa, California, Favorite: -340)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Chelsea Chandler vs. Kelly Faszholz.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:54) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Both fighters strike but without success.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Chandler misses with a left jab and also misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Faszholz misses a jab and also finds her right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Chandler easily checks a leg kick and counters with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Chandler confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Chandler throws a one-two, but Faszholz was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) Faszholz dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Chandler comes forward, walking down Faszholz.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Faszholz hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Chandler throws a two-punch combo but Faszholz avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Chandler stalks forward, pressuring Faszholz.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Chandler moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Faszholz.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Chandler throws a two-punch combo but Faszholz avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Faszholz misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Chandler attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Faszholz doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Chandler doesn't connect with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Chandler has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Faszholz has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Chandler throws a two-punch combo but Faszholz avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Faszholz is able to grab Chandler.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Faszholz is trying to muscle Chandler up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) She does so and now has Chandler pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Faszholz looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) The takedown is completed, Faszholz would not be denied.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Chandler gives up her back.

(Rd 1 - 10:18) Faszholz attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 10:18) Chandler defends herself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Faszholz blocks Chandler as she tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 09:34) Faszholz increases her control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) Faszholz unloads with some right hands, but Chandler deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Faszholz attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Chandler doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 08:04) Faszholz keeps both hooks, despite Chandler trying to pull them apart.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) Faszholz, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) Faszholz flattens Chandler out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 1 - 07:11) The winner, by submission, is Kelly Faszholz!

 

 

 

Official Result: Kelly Faszholz defeats Chelsea Chandler (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 7:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kelly Faszholz thanks her sponsors, and all of her fans. Kelly Faszholz gives a show of respect to her opponent.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Joselyne "La Pantera" Edwards (9-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Panama City, Panama, Favorite: -580) vs. Marissa "Shorty" Caldwell (3-6, 0-1 CTC, From: Cincinnati, Ohio, Underdog: +460)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Joselyne 'La Pantera' Edwards squares off with Marissa 'Shorty' Caldwell in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Edwards clearly has a significant weight advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) Edwards slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Edwards lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Edwards comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Caldwell hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Edwards throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Caldwell comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Caldwell couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Edwards hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Caldwell uses the position to drive Edwards up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:58) Edwards gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Caldwell traps Edwards up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Dropping down, Caldwell secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Edwards is left hopping on her other leg, trying to balance.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Edwards blocks the takedown by acting swiftly and pulling Caldwell back into a tight clinch against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:24) Caldwell uses dirty boxing to punish Edwards while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:13) Edwards uses her wrestling skills to prevent Caldwell from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Caldwell hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Caldwell looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) It doesn't work, Edwards defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) Caldwell, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Edwards hopping on one foot.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) Edwards keeps calm and manages to pull Caldwell back into a clinch, preventing the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 10:10) Caldwell hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) Caldwell leans all of her weight up against Edwards, pressing her against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) 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 - 08:50) Edwards takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) Edwards glances at the clock, grimacing slightly.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Edwards steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Edwards lands a jab and then catches Caldwell with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:37) Edwards throws a one-two, but Caldwell was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Moving forward constantly, Edwards is pressuring Caldwell.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Caldwell hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) A jab hits home from Edwards and then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) Edwards forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) Caldwell lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) Edwards hits two left jabs and then she scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 06:55) She's down! Caldwell falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Edwards senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Incredibly, Caldwell holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 06:22) On her back, Caldwell watches as Edwards comes in looking to get a dominant ground position.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) Edwards comes around the raised legs and gets side control.

(Rd 1 - 06:03) Edwards tries to lock Caldwell in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 06:03) Caldwell stops Edwards from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) Caldwell tries to move to guard, but Edwards doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 05:27) In side control, Edwards throws a couple of punches designed to keep Caldwell guessing.

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Edwards blocks Caldwell as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Edwards throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Edwards blocks Caldwell as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Edwards is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Edwards almost gets the mount, but Caldwell bucks her hips and starts scrambling.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Edwards ends up in side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Edwards punches down at Caldwell, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Edwards blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Edwards begins trying to get herself into mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) She goes for the mount but Caldwell starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) The scramble allows Edwards to take her opponent's back!

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Edwards tries to put Caldwell in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Caldwell stops Edwards from getting her arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Edwards blocks Caldwell as she tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Edwards pounds away but Caldwell deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Edwards attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Caldwell stops Edwards from getting her arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Caldwell tries a roll, but doesn't budge Edwards.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Edwards attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Caldwell doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Caldwell tries to move Edwards off her back but can't.

(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 given Edwards the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Joselyne 'La Pantera' Edwards the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Joselyne 'La Pantera' Edwards defeats Marissa 'Shorty' Caldwell (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Joselyne Edwards name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Joselyne Edwards says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Marissa Caldwell. Joselyne Edwards is a good talker and really does well in these sorts of interviews.

 

 

 

 

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WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Milana Dudieva (12-8, 0-1 CTC, From: Vladikavkaz, Russia, Underdog: +530) vs. Jessamyn "The Gun" Duke (3-6-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Richmond, Kentucky, Favorite: -670)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The main card opens with Milana Dudieva battling Jessamyn 'The Gun' Duke.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Duke scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Dudieva can't connect with a jab, but then catches Duke with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:34) Dudieva hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Duke looked like she was going to shoot, but Dudieva simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Dudieva connects with a nice jab and then hits Duke with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Dudieva closes in on Duke, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Duke lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) A jab hits home from Dudieva and then she catches Duke with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Dudieva throws a punch but Duke avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Duke seizes the chance and shoots in on Dudieva.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Duke can't get past the sprawl of Dudieva and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Dudieva fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) Duke moves in fast and clinches with Dudieva.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Duke tries to wrestle Dudieva backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Duke manages it and controls Dudieva up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:28) Duke looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 12:28) Duke can't get Dudieva down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) With Dudieva stuck against the cage, Duke tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Duke gets the takedown! Dudieva pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Duke throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Duke begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Dudieva can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:58) Duke tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:58) Duke gains side control after getting her leg free from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) Duke fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Duke tries to lock Dudieva in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) The armbar is fully applied, Dudieva has no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 09:00) The winner, by submission; Jessamyn Duke!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jessamyn 'The Gun' Duke defeats Milana Dudieva (Submission (Armbar) in 6:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jessamyn Duke praises her team at UFC Gym Winter Springs, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Jessamyn Duke gives a show of respect to her opponent. The camera loves Jessamyn Duke, so even if she isn't a particularly interesting interviewee she still benefits from being on camera.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Brittney "Bombshell" Victoria (4-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Underdog: +220) vs. Bunmi "The Bone Bender" Ojewole (3-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Ibadan, Nigeria, Favorite: -280)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Brittney 'Bombshell' Victoria goes up against Bunmi 'The Bone Bender' Ojewole.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Matt Hume, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Ojewole comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Victoria misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Ojewole doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Ojewole stalks forward, pressuring Victoria.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Victoria lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Ojewole fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Ojewole comes forward, walking down Victoria.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Victoria throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Ojewole connects with a jab but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Ojewole comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Victoria manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) A jab is wide from Ojewole, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Ojewole comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Victoria throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Ojewole fails to find a home for her jab, but then she lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Ojewole moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Victoria into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Victoria fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Ojewole connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Ojewole misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Victoria comes in with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 11:18) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Ojewole attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Victoria fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Two jabs hit home from Ojewole and then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Ojewole forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Victoria throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) A jab is wide from Ojewole, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:10) Ojewole comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 10:10) Victoria manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 10:10) Ojewole can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:05) Ojewole is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Ojewole comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Victoria hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Ojewole throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Ojewole initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Victoria hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Ojewole can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Victoria misses a jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Ojewole is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) Ojewole moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Victoria into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) Victoria misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) Ojewole comes in fast and lands four quick punches but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Ojewole attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Victoria hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Ojewole throws a one-two, but Victoria was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) Ojewole scores with a jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) Victoria finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Looking very tired, Ojewole isn't able to resist being pulled into a clinch by Victoria.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Ojewole uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Victoria as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Using her wrestling skills, Ojewole is trying to push Victoria up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) She does so and now has Victoria pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:21) Ojewole hits a knee strike to the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 05:56) Ojewole smothers Victoria against the cage, then hits her with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 05:42) Ojewole looks for a knee strike, but Victoria works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Ojewole looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 05:16) Ojewole comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:16) Victoria hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 05:16) A one-two from Ojewole fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:58) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:58) Victoria is off-target with a jab and also finds her right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:58) Ojewole tries a leg kick but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Ojewole misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Victoria to attack with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Victoria doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Ojewole hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Ojewole throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Victoria sees an opportunity and attacks with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) It looks like Ojewole has been cut under the eye.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) For the first time, Victoria is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Moving forward constantly, Ojewole is pressuring Victoria.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Victoria lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Ojewole throws a two-punch combo but Victoria avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Looking very tired, Ojewole clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) With control of the clinch, Ojewole tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Ojewole can't get Victoria down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Ojewole attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Victoria on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Victoria blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Victoria misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Ojewole to attack with a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) From the looks of things, I don't think Ojewole has much energy left.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Ojewole steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Victoria hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Ojewole throws a one-two, but Victoria was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) With Ojewole bleeding, referee Yves Lavigne pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Referee Yves Lavigne brings them to the center and we're back underway!

(Rd 1 - 00:34) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Victoria had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Ojewole hits a left hand, but Victoria evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Ojewole the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Bunmi 'The Bone Bender' Ojewole!

 

 

 

Official Result: Bunmi 'The Bone Bender' Ojewole defeats Brittney 'Bombshell' Victoria (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bunmi Ojewole thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, 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 Jessamyn Duke would be a particularly good contest. Bunmi Ojewole may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Raquel "Rocky" Canuto (7-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Wai'anae, Hawaii, Favorite: -470) vs. Jan Finney (13-14, 1-0 CTC, From: Beavercreek, Ohio, Underdog: +370)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Raquel 'Rocky' Canuto fights Jan Finney.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 14:53) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Finney uses a left jab but finds her right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Canuto lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Canuto lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) There's a takedown attempt from Finney.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) She has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Canuto has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:08) The clock runs down as Canuto is being smothered against the ground by Finney.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) For the moment Finney is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Canuto tries to ensnare an arm.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) An armbar is applied, and as soon as the arm is pulled straight Finney has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 11:43) By submission, the winner is Raquel Canuto!

 

 

 

Official Result: Raquel 'Rocky' Canuto defeats Jan Finney (Submission (Armbar) in 3:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Raquel Canuto thanks everyone connected to Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Marina Mokhnatkina (5-2, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Favorite: -1060) vs. Irina Degtyareva (4-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Underdog: +840)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Marina Mokhnatkina going head to head with Irina Degtyareva.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Mokhnatkina manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:42) Mokhnatkina tries to wrestle Degtyareva backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:42) She does so and now has Degtyareva pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Showing her ability to control opponents, Mokhnatkina simply smothers Degtyareva against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) 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 - 13:07) Smothered against the cage, Degtyareva cannot get free.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Setting it up with excellent timing, Mokhnatkina comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Mokhnatkina has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 11:35) Mokhnatkina throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Degtyareva tries to move to guard, but Mokhnatkina doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Mokhnatkina throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Degtyareva tries to pull guard on Mokhnatkina but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Mokhnatkina throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 10:13) Mokhnatkina blocks Degtyareva as she tries a sweep from side control.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Mokhnatkina punches down at Degtyareva, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Degtyareva tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Mokhnatkina.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Degtyareva aggressively moves in and grapples with Mokhnatkina.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Degtyareva looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) The trip doesn't work, Mokhnatkina blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 08:17) Mokhnatkina, controlling the grapple with Degtyareva, tries to scoop her up for a slam.

(Rd 1 - 08:17) She gets Degtyareva up! Mokhnatkina slams her down, ending up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) Mokhnatkina tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) She passes but loses her control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 1 - 07:50) The scramble somehow results in Degtyareva underneath Mokhnatkina in north-south position.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) Mokhnatkina throws some elbows to the body, albeit with not much in the way of power.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) Degtyareva tries to scramble out from underneath Mokhnatkina, but is held firmly in place.

(Rd 1 - 07:07) Mokhnatkina loses control of Degtyareva, who scrambles quickly.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Mokhnatkina brilliantly manages to take her opponent's back!

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Mokhnatkina increases her control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 06:21) Mokhnatkina attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 1 - 06:21) Degtyareva gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, she has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 05:58) The winner, by submission; Marina Mokhnatkina!

 

 

 

Official Result: Marina Mokhnatkina defeats Irina Degtyareva (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:02 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Marina Mokhnatkina gives a name-check to everyone at Akhmat Fight Club, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Marina Mokhnatkina praises Degtyareva for her skill and toughness. It's undeniable that the camera loves her, so while her interview may not have been the best she was still able to get a reaction.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Aspen Ladd (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Folsom, California, Favorite: -1200) vs. Erin Harpe (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Tampa, Florida, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Aspen Ladd fighting Erin Harpe.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Ladd hits a left jab and then hits Harpe with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) There's a very quick takedown attempt from Ladd.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Ladd couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Harpe hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) With Harpe not going down, Ladd settles for pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:21) Ladd drops down and wraps her arms around her opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 1 - 14:21) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Ladd tries to put Harpe into an americana.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Harpe gets caught by the americana, and it's wrenched back enough that she has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 13:46) Aspen Ladd takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Aspen Ladd defeats Erin Harpe (Submission (Americana) in 1:14 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Aspen Ladd gives a name-check to everyone at MMA Gold Fight Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Ladd says that she is really happy with her submission game and that she was very confident that she could tap out Erin Harpe if she got the opportunity. The camera loves Aspen Ladd, so even if she isn't a particularly interesting interviewee she still benefits from being on camera.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Sarah Kaufman (22-5-1NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Victoria, British Columbia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Laura "Hot Head" Howarth (4-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Hove, England, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Sarah Kaufman faces Laura 'Hot Head' Howarth.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Kaufman, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as she enters.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Kaufman initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Howarth manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Kaufman.

(Rd 1 - 14:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:43) Kaufman doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 14:43) Howarth tries a left hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Howarth lands a right jab but has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Kaufman hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 13:37) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:37) Kaufman lands a left hook. Howarth uses a right jab but misses a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Kaufman initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Howarth fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Kaufman can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Kaufman stalks forward, pressuring Howarth.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Kaufman steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Kaufman can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Kaufman comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Howarth throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Kaufman.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Moving forward constantly, Kaufman is pressuring Howarth.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Kaufman moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Kaufman hits a left jab and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:24) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:24) Howarth misses badly with a left roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a leg kick that misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Kaufman comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Kaufman moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Kaufman connects with a nice jab and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Kaufman steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Howarth tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) A jab hits home from Kaufman and then she catches Howarth with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Howarth misses with a big left hand, allowing Kaufman to counter with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Kaufman comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Howarth lands a right hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Kaufman throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 08:22) Kaufman glances at the clock.

(Rd 1 - 08:10) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 07:40) Kaufman steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:40) Kaufman avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 07:40) Kaufman lands a jab and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) Kaufman is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Kaufman comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Howarth hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Kaufman hits two left jabs and then she catches Howarth with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Howarth misses a left cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Kaufman comes in with a jab and a nice high roundhouse kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:42) Howarth looks unsteady on her feet as she retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked her! She winds up backed against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 1 - 06:42) Stepping in, Kaufman hits Howarth with a short knee to the chest, but it lacked power.

(Rd 1 - 06:32) Howarth manages to clear her head and circle away from the cage, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) Kaufman steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) Kaufman moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Howarth.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) Kaufman hits a left jab and then she catches Howarth with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:06) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:37) Kaufman comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:37) Howarth hit two counter right hands.

(Rd 1 - 05:37) Kaufman can't connect with a jab, but then she hits Howarth with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Moving forward constantly, Kaufman is pressuring Howarth.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Kaufman steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Howarth.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Kaufman lands a left jab but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Howarth hits a right jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Kaufman lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Kaufman uses a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Howarth doesn't connect with a brace of jabs but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Kaufman slips past a left hook and counters with a brace of jabs that are followed by a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kaufman comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Howarth tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Kaufman lands a left hand and then she hits Howarth with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Kaufman lands a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Howarth hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Kaufman is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Howarth is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Kaufman is off-target with a jab and also doesn't reach with a hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Howarth is off target with a right jab and also misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Howarth misses a left cross that leaves her open to the counter. Kaufman attacks with a left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Looking very tired, Kaufman clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Kaufman is trying to muscle Howarth up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Kaufman manages it and controls Howarth up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Kaufman scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Howarth takes a knee strike to the inside of her own knee.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Kaufman is breathing very hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Howarth is trapped against the cage and Kaufman hits her with a short left uppercut.

(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 agreed that Kaufman is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Sarah Kaufman!

 

 

 

Official Result: Sarah Kaufman defeats Laura 'Hot Head' Howarth (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sarah Kaufman announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this fight.

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Sy "Lady Dragon" Jewett (3-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Red Deer, Alberta, Favorite: -130) vs. Miesha "Cupcake" Tate (19-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Yelm, Washington, Underdog: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Sy 'Lady Dragon' Jewett battles Miesha 'Cupcake' Tate.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Jewett moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Tate scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Jewett can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:39) Jewett connects with a nice jab and then catches Tate with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Jewett hits a left hand, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Jewett looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Tate uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Jewett throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) Tate chooses to shoot in on Jewett.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) She has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Jewett has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Tate attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Tate passes guard, but Jewett was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Tate manages to come out on top, with Jewett pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Tate throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can think.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Jewett tries to sweep Tate but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Tate fires off a few punches.

(Rd 1 - 12:03) Tate blocks Jewett as she tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Tate is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Jewett tries to get back up.

(Rd 1 - 11:35) Jewett ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 11:16) Tate begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:16) She can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Jewett tries to sweep Tate but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Tate attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Tate passes guard, but Jewett was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 10:13) Jewett somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Tate.

(Rd 1 - 10:02) Tate decides to alter positions and moves herself into side control.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Tate keeps Jewett guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Jewett tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Tate is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Jewett keeps Tate at side control, not letting the mount happen.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) Jewett tries to pull guard on Tate but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 08:13) Tate attempts to arm triangle Jewett from side control.

(Rd 1 - 08:13) Jewett blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 07:49) Tate blocks Jewett as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:37) Tate tries to lock Jewett in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 07:37) Jewett doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Tate blocks Jewett as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:54) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 06:54) Jewett is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 06:47) A punch from Jewett fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Tate seizes the chance and grabs Jewett into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) Using her wrestling skills, Tate is trying to push Jewett up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) Jewett ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) With the cage trapping Jewett, Tate looks to try and take her down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) The takedown is completed, Tate gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 06:10) Tate tries to lock Jewett into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 06:10) Jewett gets caught by a kimura, it's in deep!

(Rd 1 - 06:10) No! Jewett manages to get her arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.

(Rd 1 - 06:10) Jewett remains stuck under side control though.

(Rd 1 - 05:41) Jewett tries to pull guard on Tate but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 05:22) Looking to catch her breath, Tate is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:03) Jewett tries to move to guard, but Tate doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Tate attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Jewett fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Tate ends up in side control.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Tate looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) She can't get the mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Tate blocks Jewett as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Tate throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Jewett tries to pull guard on Tate but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Tate tries to lock Jewett in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Jewett has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Miesha Tate takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Miesha 'Cupcake' Tate defeats Sy 'Lady Dragon' Jewett (Submission (Kimura) in 12:26 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Miesha Tate thanks everyone connected to Drysdale Jiu-Jitsu for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. Showing respect, Miesha Tate praises Jewett for her skill and toughness. She knows how to talk herself up, and certainly benefits from getting a live microphone in front of her.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Bethe "Pitbull" Correia (12-5-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Natal, Brazil, Favorite: -130) vs. Sarah "Cheesecake" Moras (7-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Underdog: +100)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Bethe 'Pitbull' Correia battles Sarah 'Cheesecake' Moras.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Matt Hume, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moras gets a good reaction from the fans as she enters the arena, she's fighting in front of a home crowd tonight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Correia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Moras gets hold of Correia.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Moras grabs an arm and tries and pull Correia down to the ground into her guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Correia defends the attempt to drag her down, and takes control of the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Correia looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) An outside leg trip sweeps Moras down to the ground where she is left on her back pulling half guard!

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Correia fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Moras tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Correia unloads with some right hands, but Moras deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Correia blocks Moras as she tries a sweep from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) Correia throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Correia throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) Correia blocks Moras as she tries to get enough separation to scramble up.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) Correia keeps Moras guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:26) Moras tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Correia.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Referee Yves Lavigne decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Moras hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Correia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) A jab hits home from Correia and then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Correia lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Moras appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Correia took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Correia can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 09:50) Moras steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 09:50) A jab lands from Correia, but Moras catches the leg kick that follows!

(Rd 1 - 09:37) Holding the leg, Moras tries for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) Moras can't get Correia down and so settles for pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) Moras attempts a trip to put Correia on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) Moras can't get Correia down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) Moras looks to sweep a leg out from under Correia so as to take her down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) Moras doesn't get it, Correia blocked any attempt to move her.

(Rd 1 - 08:46) With the cage trapping Correia, Moras looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 1 - 08:46) It's unsuccessful, Correia maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) With the cage trapping Correia, Moras looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) Moras can't get the trip, as Correia wrestles her way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Showing her ability to exert control, Correia smothers Moras up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 07:07) Correia leans all of her weight up against Moras, pressing her against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:07) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 06:24) Using tight body-to-body control, Correia is slowly wearing Moras down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her.

(Rd 1 - 06:24) They spend the next half a minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 05:39) Correia throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 05:24) Correia misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:18) Moras takes the chance and grabs Correia into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 05:11) Moras tries to suck Correia to the ground by wrapping her legs around the waist and pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:11) The attempt is unsuccessful, Correia blocked it and takes control of the grappling.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Correia looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Moras is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, she can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Correia smothers Moras with her body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Correia throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Correia fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Moras tries to sweep Correia but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Correia begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) She passes guard, but Moras was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) The scramble leaves Correia on her back pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Moras throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Moras fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Moras blocks Correia as she tries a sweep from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Moras punches down at Correia, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Moras blocks Correia as she tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Moras starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Moras almost gets side control, but Correia was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) The scramble leaves Correia on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Wary of the submission threat of her opponent, Moras keeps very tight to Correia, peppering her with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Correia tries to catch Moras with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Correia the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Bethe 'Pitbull' Correia wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Bethe 'Pitbull' Correia defeats Sarah 'Cheesecake' Moras (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bethe Correia takes the mircophone and announces that she is now retiring following this fight.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"The Canadian Gangster" Olivier Aubin-Mercier (12-6, 1-1 CTC, From: Boucherville, Quebec, Underdog: +270) vs. Anthony "Showtime" Pettis (23-11, 0-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -350)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Canadian Gangster' Olivier Aubin-Mercier takes on Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis in the CTC Lightweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Marcos Rosales, Matt Hume, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Pettis forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Aubin-Mercier throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Pettis hits a left hand but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Pettis comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Pettis confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Pettis fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Shoulders hunched, Pettis studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Pettis steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Pettis moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) A feint is bought entirely by Aubin-Mercier, leaving him wide open.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Pettis can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) Pettis comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) Pettis steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) Pettis hits a left hand but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Pettis counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Pettis comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Aubin-Mercier fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Pettis throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Pettis initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Aubin-Mercier misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) A jab is wide from Pettis, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Pettis comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Aubin-Mercier fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Pettis can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Pettis moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Aubin-Mercier into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Aubin-Mercier hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Pettis can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:08) Pettis moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Aubin-Mercier into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:08) Pettis looks to pressure Aubin-Mercier, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:08) Pettis lands a left jab but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) Aubin-Mercier hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) Pettis misses a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) Pettis stalks forward, pressuring Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) Aubin-Mercier tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) Pettis lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Pettis forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Aubin-Mercier throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Showing good hand speed, Pettis lands a flurry of three punches and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 10:05) Pettis initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:05) Aubin-Mercier hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 10:05) Pettis uses a left jab but Aubin-Mercier evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Pettis moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Aubin-Mercier into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Pettis is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Pettis lands a left jab but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Pettis tries a leg kick but misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Pettis lets two punches sail past, his head movement proving far too good for Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) Pettis stalks forward, pressuring Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) Aubin-Mercier fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) A jab hits home from Pettis and then he catches Aubin-Mercier with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:57) Pettis attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:57) Aubin-Mercier lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:57) Pettis lands a left hand and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Pettis moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Aubin-Mercier into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Aubin-Mercier hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Pettis throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Pettis dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a low kick that can't connect.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) Pettis moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Aubin-Mercier into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) Pettis steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) Aubin-Mercier falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) A jab is wide from Pettis, but then he hits Aubin-Mercier with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Pettis comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Aubin-Mercier hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) A feint is bought entirely by Aubin-Mercier, leaving him wide open.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Pettis can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:16) Pettis is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Pettis forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Aubin-Mercier tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Pettis can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Pettis stalks forward, pressuring Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Aubin-Mercier hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Pettis throws a two-punch combo but Aubin-Mercier avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) Pettis hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. Aubin-Mercier hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Pettis comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Aubin-Mercier hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) A jab is wide from Pettis, but then he hits Aubin-Mercier with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 05:19) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:19) Pettis feints an attack that leaves Aubin-Mercier slightly off balance.

(Rd 1 - 05:19) Aubin-Mercier misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Pettis attacks with a left jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Pettis moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Pettis stalks forward, pressuring Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Pettis steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Pettis lands a left hand and then he hits Aubin-Mercier with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Pettis moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Aubin-Mercier into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Pettis avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Pettis lands a jab and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Pettis initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Aubin-Mercier tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Pettis hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Pettis clinches up, looking shattered.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Pettis tries to wrestle Aubin-Mercier backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Pettis achieves it, pinning Aubin-Mercier to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Pettis smothers Aubin-Mercier against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Aubin-Mercier is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Pettis catches Aubin-Mercier with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Pettis hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Pettis attempts to hit a knee to the thigh area but Aubin-Mercier tightens the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Pettis keeps Aubin-Mercier up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Pettis scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Pettis catches Aubin-Mercier with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Pettis tries to hit him with a knee, but Aubin-Mercier works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Pettis appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Pettis stalks forward, pressuring Aubin-Mercier.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Pettis steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Pettis uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Pettis looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Pettis steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Aubin-Mercier throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Pettis hits a left hand but Aubin-Mercier avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Pettis, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Aubin-Mercier looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Aubin-Mercier can't get the trip, as Pettis wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Pettis looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Pettis doesn't get it, Aubin-Mercier blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Pettis looks to sweep a leg out from under Aubin-Mercier so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Pettis doesn't get it, Aubin-Mercier blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Pettis finds himself out-wrestled, and Aubin-Mercier takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Aubin-Mercier seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Aubin-Mercier misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(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 Pettis down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis defeats 'The Canadian Gangster' Olivier Aubin-Mercier (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Anthony Pettis gives a name-check to everyone at Roufusport, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He celebrates his CTC debut victory and says that he is already looking forward to the next fight. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Faith "The Immortal" McMah (7-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Papamoa, New Zealand, Underdog: +510) vs. "Rowdy" Ronda Rousey (13-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Favorite: -640)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Faith 'The Immortal' McMah faces 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) The judges for this bout are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 30:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 29:45) Rousey had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 29:45) McMah hits a left jab and then catches Rousey with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 29:24) McMah closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 29:24) Rousey may have been setting up to shoot, but McMah aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 29:24) McMah can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 29:05) McMah closes in on Rousey, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 29:05) McMah can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 28:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Rousey, but McMah was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 28:47) McMah hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 28:27) Rousey shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 28:27) The takedown is completed, McMah is on her back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 28:18) Rousey begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 28:18) Rousey passes to side control with ease.

(Rd 1 - 27:31) Rousey tries to lock McMah in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 27:31) McMah gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that she has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 27:11) 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Rowdy' Ronda Rousey defeats Faith 'The Immortal' McMah (Submission (Kimura) in 2:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Faith McMah takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat she has decided to retire from MMA.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ronda Rousey thanks everyone connected to Team Wildman Vale Tudo for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. Watching replays of the finish, Ronda Rousey says that her confidence in her submission game is at an all-time high. She is a class act as an interviewee, she carries herself like a superstar.

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 3,823

Gate Reciepts: $588,742

Sponsorship: $66,765

Ad Revenue: $1,837,607

Merchandise: $7,495

 

Fighter Pay: $536,692 (Highest Paid: Ronda Rousey, $271,482)

Drug Testing: $12,750

Production: $58,913

 

Profit: $1,892,254

 

Critical Rating: 76%

Commercial Rating: 89%

 

Fight of the Night: Bunmi Ojewole vs. Brittney Victoria

KO of the Night: Claire Guthrie (vs. Ediane Gomes)

Submission of the Night: Raquel Canuto (vs. Jan Finney)

 

 

 

News

 

- Warlley Alves' appeal of his drug suspension has been heard by the comission, and his legal challenge has failed, and he will serve his 1 year drug suspension.

 

- Miesha Tate has announced that he next fight will be her last, as such, she has been removed from the Grand Prix, and a replacement will be sought.

 

- Sarah Kaufman announced her retirement from the sport of MMA following her victory over Laura Howarth. She leaves the sport with a professional record of 23-5-1NC, with a 2-0 record in CTC, including a knock out victory over Claire Guthrie at Canadian Tournament Combat 13, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Laura Howarth at Canadian Tournament Combat 27. She would have continued in the Championship Grand Prix, so a replacement will be sought.

 

- Bethe Correia announced her retirement from the sport of MMA following her victory over Sarah Moras. She leaves the sport with a professional record 13-5-1, with a 2-0 record in CTC, including a Knock out victory over Joselyne Edwards at Canadian Tournament Combat 13, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Sarah Moras at Canadian Tournament Combat 27. She would have continued in the Championship Grand Prix, so a replacement will be sought.

 

- Faith McMah announced her retirement from the sport of MMA following her loss to Ronda Rousey. She leaves the sport with a professional record 7-5, with a 1-1 record in CTC, including a TKO victory over Jamila Sandora at Canadian Tournament Combat 13, and a submission loss to Ronda Rousey at Canadian Tournament Combat 27. She would have continued in the #1 Contender Grand Prix, so a replacement will be sought.

 

- Rizlen Zouak announced her retirement from the sport of MMA following her victory over Duda Santana. She leaves the sport with a professional record 4-2-1NC, with a 1-1-1NC record in the CTC, including a submission loss to Megan Cawley at Canadian Tournament Combat 13, that became a No Contest when Cawley failed a drug test, a Unanimous Decision loss to Jan Finney at Canadian Tournament Combat 19, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Duda Santana at Canadian Tournament Combat 27. She would have continued in the #1 Contender Grand Prix, so a replacement will be sought.

 

- Ediane Gomes announced her retirement from the sport of MMA following her loss to Claire Guthrie. She leaves the sport with a professional record 11-6, with an 0-2 record in CTC, including a submission loss to Marina Mokhnatkina at Canadian Tournament Combat 13, and a knock out loss to Claire Guthrie at Canadian Tournament Combat 27. She was eliminated from the Grand Prix, so her retirement will not affect the tournament.

 

- Jamila Sandora announced her retirement from the sport of MMA following her loss to Julia Ottolino. She leaves the sport with a professional record 5-2, with an 0-2 record in CTC, including a TKO loss to Faith McMah at Canadian Tournament Combat 13, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Julia Ottolino at Canadian Touranment Combat 27. She was eliminated from the Grand Prix, so her retirement will not affect the tournament.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Amanda Lino to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 5-1, and is coming off a first round TKO victory over a local fighter at a Local Show in Africa. She will enter the Grand Prix as the replacement for Miesha Tate, who retired. She will fight Sy Jewett, with the winner going on to the Championship Quarter-Finals, and the loser continuing in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Aline Serio to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 11-7, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Tarciara Santos in Jungle Fight. At the time of her signing she was the Invicta Flyweight Champion. She will enter the Grand Prix as the replacement for Bethe Correia, who retired. She will fight Sarah Moras with the winner going into the Championship Quarter-Finals, and the loser going on in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Elizabeth Phillips to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 8-8, and is coming off a third round knock out loss to Karine Silva in a Taura MMA Womens Bantamweight Title Fight. She will enter the Grand Prix as a replacement for Sarah Kaufman, who retired. She will fight Laura Howarth with the winner going to the Championship Quarter-Finals and the loser going to the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Talita Bernardo to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 5-5, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Elizabeth Phillips in Taura MMA. She will enter the Grand Prix as a replacement for Rizlen Zouak, who retired, and will continue in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Hailey Cowan to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 6-2, and is coming off a Split Decision victory over Christine Stanley in LFA. She is scheduled to fight Rachael Ostovich at a local show in America in July. She will enter the Grand Prix as a replacement for Faith McMah, who retired, and will continue in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Patrizia Lausier to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-0, and is coming off a second round TKO victory over Luna Womble in TKO. She fought at the national level in kickboxing in Canada before transitioning to MMA.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Katarzyna Podolsky to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She has yet to make her professional debut. She is a national level competitor in Russian Combat Sambo.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Invicta Featherweight Champion Brittney Elkin. She holds a professional record of 5-5, and is coming off a fourth round TKO victory over Pat Sorenson that won her the Invicta Featherweight Title. She is scheduled to defend the title against Moriel Charneski later on this month.

 

- KOTC have closed their Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- Pancrase have closed their Bantamweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- Jungle Fight have closed their Womens Bantamweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- TKO have closed their Lightweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

KOTC Turmoil (Friday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Mika Faavale Made His First Successful Defence of the KOTC Heavyweight Title.

 

Fight of the Night: Mika Faavale vs. Chris Lewis

KO of the Night: Mika Faavale (vs. Chris Lewis)

Submission of the Night: Matthew Lopez (vs. Mike Kimbel)

 

 

 

Jungle Fight 101 (Friday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Amilcar Alves Won The Jungle Fight Middleweight Title.

Title Result: Alexandre Almeida Won The Vacant Jungle Fight Featherweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Alexandre Almeida vs. Rafael Bueno

KO of the Night: Valmir Lazaro (vs. Alexandre Cidade)

Submission of the Night: Amilcar Alves (vs. Cassiano Castanho de Freitas)

 

 

 

EFC 86 (Saturday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Ledell Khoza Won The Vacant EFC Welterweight Title

Title Result: Warren Allison Won The Vacant EFC Middleweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Martin van Staden vs. Rondall Simelane

KO of the Night: Ledell Khoza (vs. Tameron Nair)

Submission of the Night: Warren Allison (vs. Mzwandile Hlongwa)

Performance Bonus: Martin van Staden vs. Rondall Simelane

 

 

 

UFC on ESPN: Chandler vs. McGregor (Saturday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Conor McGregor Won The UFC Lightweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler

KO of the Night: Derrick Lewis (vs. Jair Rozenstruik)

Submission of the Night: Stefan Struve (vs. Walt Harris)

Performance Bonus: Alen Amedovski vs. Ian Heinisch

 

 

 

ACA 123: Chushigaev vs. Ismailov (Saturday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Magomed Ismailov Won The ACA Middleweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Abdurahman Temirov vs. Levan Makashvili

KO of the Night: Fadei Chernienko (vs. Mateusz Lazowski)

Submission of the Night: Abdurahman Temirov (vs. Levan Makashvili)

Performance Bonus: Konstantin Erokhin

 

 

 

LFA 110: Schaffroth vs. Hale II (Saturday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Rich Hale Won The LFA Heavyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Rich Hale vs. Rudy Schaffroth

KO of the Night: Boston Salmon (vs. Matt Munsey)

Submission of the Night: Rich Hale (vs. Rudy Schaffroth)

Performance Bonus: Rich Hale vs Rudy Schaffroth

Performance Bonus: Jacob Rosales vs. Leo Kuntz

Performance Bonus: Austin Lyons vs. Andre Soukhamthath

 

 

 

PLMMA 83: Times of Trouble (Sunday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Joni Salovaara Won The PLMMA Featherweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Jessin Ayari vs. Damian Domachowski

KO of the Night: Clavdia Blaschko (vs. Fabia Nevius)

Submission of the Night: Jan Kwiaton (vs. Antoni Chmielewski)

Performance Bonus: Paolo Lippi vs. Katip Bata

Performance Bonus: Fabia Riff vs. Louise Laubenthal

 

 

 

AFC 26 (Sunday, Week 3, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Michael Tobin Made His First Successful Defence of the AFC Featherweight Title

Title Result: Gregroy Hearne Won The Vacant AFC Heavyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Jack Becker vs. James Bishop

KO of the Night: Beckham Holding (vs. Raiden Wooley)

Submission of the Night: Emmett Deeley (vs. Kane Tejada)

Performance Bonus: Jack Becker vs. James Bishop

 

 

 

Predictions

 

vladjarca: 16/17 (94%) Round 2 Total: 108/181 (60%)

rodrigoviolim: 9/17 (53%) Round 2 Total: 67/118 (57%)

Majster_93: Round 2 Total: 53/81 (65%)

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 4, June 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Jared Rosholt (20-9, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Even: -110) vs. Cain Velasquez (14-4, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Even: -110)

 

Jared Rosholt was a 3-Time All-American wrestler, who doesn't have much of a striking game, but is an overpowering wrestler, who likes to bully opponents in the clinch, or get the to the ground where he can grind out results. He was submitted by Satoshi Ishii in the opening round of the tournament. Cain Velasquez has a crisp, powerful boxing game, but his real strength is his overpowering wrestling, where he can dominate in the clinch, get opponents to the ground, and work his devastating ground and pound game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Denis Goltsov in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "King" Cole Konrad (10-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -490) vs. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (23-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +390)

 

Cole Konrad doesn't have much of a striking game, but once he gets a hold of opponents, he dominates with a strong, powerful wrestling game, taking opponents down, where he can control from on top, and looking for submissions on the ground. He submitted Lee Mein in the opening round of the tournament. Anthony Johnson loves to throw massive, powerful bombs, with his punches and kicks, looking for a big knock out punch. He is a decent wrestler, and if the fight does go to the ground, he has massive ground and pound. He knocked out Hugo Cunha in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Alexander "Drago" Volkov (33-8, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1130) vs. Cyril "Silverback" Asker (10-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +900)

 

Alexander Volkov is a Karate striker, who has a crisp, powerful boxing game, that is offset with devastating leg kicks. He has excellent takedown and submission defence. He knocked out Mike Hackert in the opening round of the tournament. Cyril Asker was a boxer before entering MMA, and holds a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has nice footwork and will strike from range when he can, but he's content to work for clinch takedowns if he's threatened. He won a Unanimous Decision over Michal Martinek in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Aleksander Emelianenko (29-7-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rico "Prince of Kickboxing" Verhoeven (2-0, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +950)

 

Aleksander Emelianenko is a massively powerful striker, and also an overpowering wrestler, who can get fights to the ground, and control from on top, while utilizing brutal ground and pound, or submissions to finish opponents. He knocked out Tanner Boser in the opening round of the tournament. Rico Verhoeven is a devastating striker, with a highly technical, and powerful striking game, that utilizes an unorthodox array of punches and kicks, and excellent footwork. However, if you can get past his striking, he has little defence against wrestling, or submissions. He won by TKO over Adam Palasz in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Satoshi Ishii (23-10-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -630) vs. Raphael "The Silencer" Butler (10-2-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +500)

 

Satoshi Ishii doesn't have much of a striking game, but was an Olympic Gold Medalist in the sport of Judo, and prefers to get in close and bully opponents with overpowering wrestling, and takedowns, then hunt submissions on the ground. He submitted Jared Rosholt in the opening round of the tournament. Raphael Butler is a striker with massive power in his fists. He has decent footwork, and unorthodox strikes, and good takedown defence. He won a Unanimous Decision over Felipe Micheletti in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Arjan Bhullar (11-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -700) vs. Viktor Pesta (16-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Underdog: +550)

 

Arjan Bhullar represented Canada in Freestyle Wrestling at the 2012 Olympics, and he has heavy hands, and powerful leg kicks, but his real strength is a dominating wrestling game, and strong takedowns, to get the fight to the ground, where he has a strong positional game, and brutal ground and pound. He won a Unanimous Decision over Tyler East in the opening round of the tournament. Viktor Pesta is primarily a grappler with a strong top game. His striking game is raw, but he does possess very dangerous dirty boxing. He submitted Marcus Vanttinen in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: "The Bulldozer" Tanner Boser (19-7-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -350) vs. Tyler "The Beast" East (15-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +270)

 

Tanner Boser has a decent technical boxing game, but for a big man lacks power. He likes to use his wrestling skill to dominate opponents in the clinch. If the fight goes to the ground he doesn't have many attacking options, but can grind out results. He was knocked out by Aleksander Emelianenko in the opening round of the tournament. Tyler East has heavy hands, though no technique in his striking. He likes to take opponents down to the ground, where he can work his heavy ground and pound game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Arjan Bhullar in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Denis "The Russian Bogatyr" Goltsov (25-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -650) vs. Muhammed "Mo Muscle" DeReese (9-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +510)

 

Denis Goltsov is an accomplished striker, and opportunistic grappler. Goltsov stands at a very lean 6'5", however despite his thinner frame, he carries explosive one punch knock out power. He has dominating wrestling, and brutal ground and pound. He won a Unanimous Decision over Cain Velasquez in the opening round of the tournament. Muhammed DeReese doesn't have a striking game to speak of, but likes to bully opponents in the clinch and get the fight to the ground, where he can grind opponents down from top position. He won a Unanimous Decision over Adam Dyczka in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Justin "Bad Man" Tafa (5-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +170) vs. Chris "The Big Buck" Birchler (8-2, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -220)

 

Justin Tafa is a devastating boxer, with massive power behind technically accurate punches, and good footwork, and can devastate with knees from the Thai clinch. He has good takedown defence, but if you can get him down, he has no defence once on the ground. He knocked out Nills van Noord in the opening round of the tournament. Chris Birchler relies on his brute strength, power takedowns, and ground and pound. While the rest of his game is limited, he is a threat with the skills he possesses. He won by TKO over Chris Barnett in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Valentin Moldavsky (12-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -310) vs. Mohammed "The Motor" Usman (8-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +240)

 

Valentin Moldavsky has a crisp, powerful boxing game, with good footwork, but he is also a high level Sambo fighter, who likes to get fights to the ground, and employ a low risk style to grind out victories. He won a Unanimous Decision victory over Mark Godbeer in the opening round of the tournament. Mohammed Usman has power in his punches, but prefers to use a powerful wrestling game to get fights to the ground, where he can either work submissions, or brutal ground and pound. He submitted Evgeny Goncharov in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight Championship Grand PRix Second Round Bout: Karine "Killer" Silva (12-3, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -780) vs. "Princess Bee" Ai Shimizu (6-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +620)

 

Karine Silva enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for Juliana Lima, who retired. She is a Muay Thai striker, who has decent technical striking, and can devastate with knees from the Muay Thai clinch, she also has a strong Jiu-Jitsu game, allowing her to hunt for submissions from the bottom of guard. At the time of her signing she was Taura MMA champion at both Strawweight, and Bantamweight. She is coming off a knock out victory over Elizabeth Phillips that won her the Taura MMA Womens Bantamweight Championship. Ai Shimizu is not much of a striker, but is a decent wrestler, with good takedowns. She can control from on top, but has little in the way of attacking options on the ground. She won a Unanimous Decision over Jamie Moyle in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Juliana Lima in the second round. The winner of this fight will enter the Championship Quarter-Finals, and face Rose Namajunas in the next round, the loser will go to the #1 Contender Bracket, and face Lupita Godinez in the next round.

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Michal "Blackbeard" Martinek (8-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Favorite: -380) vs. Felipe Micheletti (0-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +300)

 

Michael Martinek is not much of a striker, though if he can get a Muay Thai clinch hooked, he can throw devastating elbows. He has good takedowns, and likes to control the fight on the ground, and grind out decisions. He lost a Unanimous Decision over Cyril Asker in the opening round of the tournament. Felipe Micheletti is a kickboxer, who is an absolutely devastating striker, with good technique, and the power to back it up. He has some takedown defence, but once you get him down he has no defence. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Raphael Butler in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Marcus "Caveman" Vanttinen (24-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +130) vs. Nills "Caveman" van Noord (17-10-2, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Favorite: -170)

 

It's the battle of the Cavemen! Marcus Vanttinen is decent at pretty much all aspects of MMA, but is not really good at any of them. He was submitted by Viktor Pesta in the opening round of the tournament. Nills van Noord is a high level kickboxer, with powerful punches and leg kicks. He has some wrestling skill, and can strike on the ground. He was knocked out by Justin Tafa in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Adam Palasz (3-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +390) vs. Hugo "Silverback" Cunha (5-1, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -490)

 

Adam Palasz is a kickboxer, with crisp, powerful punches, and a decent kicking games. He has good takedown defence, and if you do take him to the ground he can hunt for submissions from the bottom of guard. He lost by TKO to Rico Verhoeven in the opening round of the tournament. Hugo Cunha is a high level wrestler, with a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he has heavy hands, good takedowns, and can control from on top while unleashing brutal ground and pound, or hunt for submissions from the bottom of guard. He was knocked out by Anthony Johnson in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Evgeny Goncharov (14-4-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mark "The Hand of" Godbeer (13-5, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +950)

 

Evgeny Goncharov is a crisp, powerful boxer, with good footwork, and strong takedowns. On the ground he can control from on top, while using ground and pound, and unleashing a deadly submission game. He was submitted by Mohammed Usman in the opening round of the tournament. Mark Godbeer is a kickboxer, with powerful punches, and high kicks, he can defend takedowns, but is not great once you get him to the ground. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Valentin Moldavsky in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Lee "The Grampinator" Mein (11-15, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +310) vs. Adam "Kung Fu Panda" Dyczka (7-2-1NC, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Favorite: -390)

 

Lee Mein has power in his hands, and good ground striking, and the power to continue MMA fighting into his 50's. He was submitted by Cole Konrad in the opening round of the tournament. Adam Dyczka has massive power in his hands, and brutal elbows from the clinch. He can keep the fight standing, defend himself on the ground. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Muhammed DeReese in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round Bout: Mike "The Honey Badger" Hackert (6-3, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -230) vs. Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (20-7, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +180)

 

Mike Hackert has very little striking ability, but likes to get the fight to the ground, where he can grind out results from on top, or look for submissions. He was knocked out by Alexander Volkov in the opening round of the tournament. Chris Barnett is a striker, who likes to wing massive powerful haymakers, looking for knock outs. He has some takedown defence, but no ground game to speak of. He lost by TKO to Chris Birchler in the opening round of the tournament.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Jared Rosholt (265 lbs) vs. Cain Velasquez (245 lbs)

Cole Konrad (265 lbs) vs. Anthony Johnson (245 lbs)

Alexander Volkov (250 lbs) vs. Cyril Asker (241 lbs)

Aleksander Emelianenko (265 lbs) vs. Rico Verhoeven (265 lbs)

Satoshi Ishii (245 lbs) vs. Raphael Butler (265 lbs)

Arjan Bhullar (243 lbs) vs. Viktor Pesta (242 lbs)

Tanner Boser (265 lbs) vs. Tyler East (240 lbs)

Denis Goltsov (227 lbs) vs. Muhammed DeReese (248 lbs)

Justin Tafa (265 lbs) vs. Chris Birchler (248 lbs)

Valentin Moldavsky (235 lbs) vs. Mohammed Usman (250 lbs)

 

Karine Silva (115 lbs) vs. Ai Shimizu (115 lbs)

Michal Martinek (246 lbs) vs. Felipe Micheletti (243 lbs)

Marcus Vanttinen (220 lbs) vs. Nills van Noord (234 lbs)

Adam Palasz (265 lbs) vs. Hugo Cunha (260 lbs)

Evgeny Goncharov (250 lbs) vs. Mark Godbeer (238 lbs)

Lee Mein (246 lbs) vs. Adam Dyczka (265 lbs)

Mike Hackert (235 lbs) vs. Chris Barnett (265 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 28 Full Fight Card

 

HW #1: Jared Rosholt vs. Cain Velasquez

HW Champ: Cole Konrad vs. Anthony Johnson

HW Champ: Alexander Volkov vs. Cyril Asker

HW Champ: Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Rico Verhoeven

HW Champ: Satoshi Ishii vs. Raphael Butler

HW Champ: Arjan Bhullar vs. Viktor Pesta

HW #1: Tanner Boser vs. Tyler East

HW Champ: Denis Goltsov vs. Muhammed DeReese

HW Champ: Justin Tafa vs. Chris Birchler

HW Champ: Valentin Moldavsky vs. Mohammed Usman

 

WSW Champ: Karine Silva vs. Ai Shimizu

HW #1: Michal Martinek vs. Felipe Micheletti

HW #1: Marcus Vanttinen vs. Nills van Noord

HW #1: Adam Palasz vs. Hugo Cunha

HW #1: Evgeny Goncharov vs. Mark Godbeer

HW #1: Lee Mein vs. Adam Dyczka

HW #1: Mike Hackert vs. Chris Barnett

[rodrigoviolim]

Canadian Tournament Combat 28 Full Fight Card

 

HW #1: Jared Rosholt vs. Cain Velasquez

HW Champ: Cole Konrad vs. Anthony Johnson

HW Champ: Alexander Volkov vs. Cyril Asker

HW Champ: Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Rico Verhoeven

HW Champ: Satoshi Ishii vs. Raphael Butler

HW Champ: Arjan Bhullar vs. Viktor Pesta

HW #1: Tanner Boser vs. Tyler East

HW Champ: Denis Goltsov vs. Muhammed DeReese

HW Champ: Justin Tafa vs. Chris Birchler

HW Champ: Valentin Moldavsky vs. Mohammed Usman

 

WSW Champ: Karine Silva vs. Ai Shimizu

HW #1: Michal Martinek vs. Felipe Micheletti

HW #1: Marcus Vanttinen vs. Nills van Noord

HW #1: Adam Palasz vs. Hugo Cunha

HW #1: Evgeny Goncharov vs. Mark Godbeer

HW #1: Lee Mein vs. Adam Dyczka

HW #1: Mike Hackert vs. Chris Barnett

[vladjarca]

First of all, I'd like to thank God for guiding me in my quest to become the greatest MMA predictor the world has seen. Second, I'd like to thank uncle Chael and the great Suga Sean for teaching me how to stay undefeated despite my multiple defeats.

 

And third and last, here are my predictions (oh God, this card is amazing):

 

HW #1: Jared Rosholt vs. Cain Velasquez

HW Champ: Cole Konrad vs. Anthony Johnson

HW Champ: Alexander Volkov vs. Cyril Asker

HW Champ: Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Rico Verhoeven

HW Champ: Satoshi Ishii vs. Raphael Butler

HW Champ: Arjan Bhullar vs. Viktor Pesta

HW #1: Tanner Boser vs. Tyler East

HW Champ: Denis Goltsov vs. Muhammed DeReese

HW Champ: Justin Tafa vs. Chris Birchler

HW Champ: Valentin Moldavsky vs. Mohammed Usman

 

WSW Champ: Karine Silva vs. Ai Shimizu

HW #1: Michal Martinek vs. Felipe Micheletti

HW #1: Marcus Vanttinen vs. Nills van Noord

HW #1: Adam Palasz vs. Hugo Cunha

HW #1: Evgeny Goncharov vs. Mark Godbeer

HW #1: Lee Mein vs. Adam Dyczka

HW #1: Mike Hackert vs. Chris Barnett

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 4, June 2021

 

 

 

Live From St. Catharines, Ontario

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Mike "The Honey Badger" Hackert (6-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Comox, British Columbia, Favorite: -230) vs. Chris "Huggy Bear" Barnett (20-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Tampa, Florida, Underdog: +180)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the prelims with Mike 'The Honey Badger' Hackert taking on Chris 'Huggy Bear' Barnett.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Ricardo Almeida, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Barnett is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 40lbs at least on Hackert. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Barnett forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Hackert hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Barnett throws a two-punch combo but Hackert avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Barnett attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Hackert throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) A jab is wide from Barnett, but then he scores with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:11) Barnett comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:11) Hackert hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:11) Barnett lands a left jab but Hackert evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) Barnett comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) Hackert fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) Barnett can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Hackert with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) Barnett hits a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) Hackert lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Barnett throws a one-two, but Hackert was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 13:05) Hackert is able to grab Barnett.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Hackert is trying to push Barnett so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Hackert does it, Barnett is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Hackert shows his grappling ability by trapping Barnett up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Barnett is trapped against the cage and Hackert hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 11:26) 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 - 11:21) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Barnett comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Barnett steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Hackert.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Barnett throws a two-punch combo but Hackert avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 10:23) Barnett comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 10:23) Hackert throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 10:23) A one-two from Barnett fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 10:02) Barnett moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Hackert into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:02) Hackert manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 10:02) A one-two from Barnett fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) Taking a few gulps of breath, Barnett is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) Barnett slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:33) Barnett moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Hackert into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:33) Hackert hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:33) A jab lands from Barnett but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:20) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Barnett comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Hackert fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Barnett connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 08:25) Barnett comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 08:25) Hackert lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:25) Barnett can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Hackert with a great high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:06) Barnett comes forward, walking down Hackert.

(Rd 1 - 08:06) Barnett is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 08:06) Barnett lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 07:54) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Barnett forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Hackert manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Barnett uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Hackert doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Barnett doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Barnett is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Hackert glances at the clock, grimacing slightly.

(Rd 1 - 06:45) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 06:45) Hackert misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:21) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) Barnett stalks forward, pressuring Hackert.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) Hackert lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) Barnett throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Barnett comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Hackert tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Barnett can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Hackert with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Barnett comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Hackert hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) A jab lands from Barnett but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Barnett doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 1 - 04:57) Hackert comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:57) Barnett fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:57) Hackert can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Hackert lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Barnett uses a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Hackert uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Barnett lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Moving forward constantly, Hackert is pressuring Barnett.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Barnett hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Hackert throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Hackert steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Hackert steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Barnett.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Hackert connects with a jab but Barnett dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Hackert comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Barnett hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Hackert throws a one-two, but Barnett was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Hackert scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked. Barnett hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) For the first time, Hackert is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Barnett misses with a big right hand, allowing Hackert to counter with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Hackert comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Barnett fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Hackert throws a one-two, but Barnett was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Hackert is off-target with a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Barnett hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Hackert lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Barnett scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Barnett looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Barnett sees that Hackert is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Hackert just covers up, leaning on the cage, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds!

(Rd 1 - 00:35) A huge right hand catches Hackert behind the ear and sends him down!

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Barnett senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Barnett pounds away and Hackert struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Keeping calm under pressure, Hackert spots that Barnett is over-committed to the strikes and sweeps him off balance! They scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) The scramble leaves Barnett turtled up, facing Hackert.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Hackert hits a soccer kick to the head!

(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 Barnett the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Chris 'Huggy Bear' Barnett!

 

 

 

Official Result: Chris 'Huggy Bear' Barnett defeats Mike 'The Honey Badger' Hackert (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Chris Barnett thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Raphael Butler would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Lee "The Grampinator" Mein (11-15, 0-1 CTC, From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Underdog: +310) vs. Adam "Kung Fu Panda" Dyczka (7-2-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Granby, Quebec, Favorite: -390)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Lee 'The Grampinator' Mein going head to head with Adam 'Kung Fu Panda' Dyczka.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marcos Rosales, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Mein is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 30lbs. That may be decisive.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Mein uses a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Dyczka hits a jab and also scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Judging from his reaction, Dyczka may have a broken hand after landing that last punch.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) If it's a break, that's really going to affect his striking ability dramatically.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Mein is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Dyczka knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Mein, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Dyczka pounds away on Mein, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 14:37) The referee jumps in and saves Mein from taking any more shots!

(Rd 1 - 14:25) The winner, by TKO; Adam Dyczka!

 

 

 

Official Result: Adam 'Kung Fu Panda' Dyczka defeats Lee 'The Grampinator' Mein (TKO (Strikes) in 0:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Lee Mein announces he feels the time is right to announce his retirement from the sport.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Adam Dyczka thanks his sponsors, and all of his fans.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Evgeny Goncharov (14-4-1NC, 0-1 CTC, From: Rostov-On-Don, Russia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Mark "The Hand Of" Godbeer (13-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Bridgewater, England, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Evgeny Goncharov goes head to head with Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Godbeer moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Goncharov hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Godbeer doesn't land any of the three strikes he threw at Goncharov.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Godbeer closes in on Goncharov, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Goncharov appeared to be going for a takedown, but Godbeer took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Godbeer throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 13:50) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:50) Godbeer hits a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 13:50) Goncharov uses a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Goncharov counters a right hand with a left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) Goncharov shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) He has the takedown! Godbeer pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Goncharov pounds away, but Godbeer isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Goncharov leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Godbeer.

(Rd 1 - 12:26) Goncharov starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:26) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Godbeer tries to get back up.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Goncharov is up first and quickly grabs Godbeer, pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Smothered against the cage, Godbeer cannot get free.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Goncharov looks to sweep a leg out from under Godbeer so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Goncharov can't get Godbeer down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Goncharov looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Godbeer blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) The takedown may have been blocked, but Godbeer is still stuck against the cage and can't seem to get free.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Goncharov tries to take Godbeer down.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Goncharov can't get Godbeer down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) With the cage trapping Godbeer, Goncharov looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) Goncharov doesn't get it, Godbeer blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Goncharov drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Godbeer stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Goncharov against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Godbeer steps back, apparently not wanting to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Taking a few gulps of breath, Goncharov is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 08:54) Goncharov may have been setting up to shoot, but Godbeer aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 08:54) Godbeer connects with a nice jab and then hits Goncharov with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Godbeer is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 08:34) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) Goncharov has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) Godbeer doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:02) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:02) Goncharov scores with a great right hook. Godbeer hits a jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) Godbeer confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) A punch from Godbeer fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Godbeer misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Goncharov scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Godbeer hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:22) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 06:00) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Godbeer hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Goncharov hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Godbeer appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 1 - 05:13) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:13) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.

(Rd 1 - 05:13) Goncharov tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 05:13) Godbeer doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Goncharov, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Godbeer cannot stop the takedown, Goncharov drove in with too much power with a beauty of a double leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Goncharov ends up holding a seated Godbeer around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) That's his second takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Not liking his options, Goncharov looks to get a better position over Godbeer.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) He is much too good for Godbeer, and gets the mount!

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Goncharov unloads with big right hands, but Godbeer is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Goncharov pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Goncharov fires away and Godbeer is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Judging from his body language, Goncharov may have broken his hand while pounding away.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) A damaged hand will obviously cause Goncharov some major problems when it comes to striking.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Goncharov pounds away with elbow strikes, but Godbeer calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Goncharov blocks Godbeer as he tries a sweep.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Goncharov unleashes three vicious looking elbows, although none of them land cleanly.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) With punches raining down, Godbeer desperately tries to get away but only succeeds in giving up his back!

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Goncharov looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Goncharov gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Goncharov attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) The rear naked choke is in deep, Godbeer has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:00) The winner, by submission, is Evgeny Goncharov!

 

 

 

Official Result: Evgeny Goncharov defeats Mark 'The Hand Of' Godbeer (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 13:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Evgeny Goncharov thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is then 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 Arjan Bhullar and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Adam Palasz (3-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Wroclaw, Poland, Underdog: +390) vs. Hugo "Silverback" Cunha (5-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -490)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Adam Palasz squares off with Hugo 'Silverback' Cunha.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Palasz closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Palasz connects with a nice jab and then catches Cunha with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Palasz closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Two jabs hit home from Palasz and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) That last strike may have hurt Cunha, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk!

(Rd 1 - 14:18) A big right hand from Palasz drops Cunha!

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Palasz quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Cunha!

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Palasz pounds away on Cunha, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Palasz fires away with punches, but Cunha doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:39) Cunha does well to transition to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) For the moment Palasz is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Cunha attempts to sweep Palasz.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Cunha sweeps Palasz, brilliantly getting mount!

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Cunha attempts to set up an armbar on Palasz from the mount.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Palasz has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 12:24) Hugo 'Silverback' Cunha takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Hugo 'Silverback' Cunha defeats Adam Palasz (Submission (Armbar) in 2:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Hugo Cunha praises his team at Tata Fight Team, 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 Tyler East and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Marcus "Caveman" Vanttinen (24-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Porvoo, Finland, Underdog: +130) vs. Nills "Caveman" van Noord (17-10-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -170)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Marcus 'Caveman' Vanttinen battling Nills 'Caveman' van Noord.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:46) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) van Noord counters a right hand with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) Vänttinen misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a low kick that can't connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Vänttinen comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) van Noord hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Vänttinen throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) van Noord hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Vänttinen scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Vänttinen comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) van Noord hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Vänttinen connects with a jab but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) van Noord comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) van Noord bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) van Noord doesn't land any of the three strikes he threw at Vänttinen.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) van Noord misses a couple of jabs but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) Vänttinen misses with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:31) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) van Noord scores with a jab but is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Vänttinen scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) van Noord moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Vänttinen into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) Vänttinen manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) A jab is wide from van Noord, but then he catches Vänttinen with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) van Noord scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. Vänttinen doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) van Noord misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a powerful right hook!

(Rd 1 - 10:07) van Noord wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 10:07) Without hesitation, Vänttinen goes to finish van Noord off with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 10:07) Vänttinen stomps and kicks away at the stunned van Noord but can't put him away!

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Vänttinen looks to get on top of van Noord.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) van Noord tries to get free, but Vänttinen is able to secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Vänttinen throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) van Noord tries to sweep Vänttinen but can't.

(Rd 1 - 08:45) Vänttinen attempts to kimura van Noord from side control.

(Rd 1 - 08:45) van Noord doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 08:14) van Noord tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 07:54) Vänttinen tries to lock van Noord into an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 07:54) van Noord defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 07:34) Vänttinen moves from side control to north-south position, the result of an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) Vänttinen seems to be looking for a north-south choke.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) Vänttinen gets the hold applied, forcing van Noord to tap!

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Marcus Vanttinen takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Marcus 'Caveman' Vanttinen defeats Nills 'Caveman' van Noord (Submission (North South Choke) in 7:57 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Marcus Vanttinen praises his team at Snake Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Marcus Vanttinen says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Nills van Noord.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Michal "Blackbeard" Martinek (8-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Favorite: -380) vs. Felipe Michelletti (0-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Sorocaba, Brazil, Underdog: +300)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Michal 'Blackbeard' Martinek takes on Felipe Micheletti.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Glenn Trowbridge, Ricardo Almeida, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Micheletti comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Martinek tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Micheletti uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Micheletti moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Martinek into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Micheletti steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Micheletti hits two left jabs and then he hits a high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) Micheletti connects with a jab, but the following leg kick is too slow and gets caught by Martinek!

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Martinek tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) The takedown is completed, Micheletti is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) Martinek fires away with elbows but Micheletti doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:10) Micheletti tries to pull Martinek in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Martinek is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) After a struggle, he gets to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:18) Martinek throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 12:00) Micheletti uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles.

(Rd 1 - 12:00) There wasn't enough separation though, Martinek is able to catch him and secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Looking to catch his breath, Martinek is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) Martinek blocks Micheletti as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Martinek tries to ensnare Micheletti in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Micheletti fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Micheletti tries to move to guard, but Martinek doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) In side control, Martinek begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Martinek shifts to mount.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Martinek pounds away with elbow strikes, but Micheletti calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 09:50) Martinek controls Micheletti, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) Martinek pounds away with elbows on Micheletti, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 09:39) With Micheletti taking a beating, referee Herb Dean has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 09:24) By TKO, the winner is Michal Martinek!

 

 

 

Official Result: Michal 'Blackbeard' Martinek defeats Felipe Micheletti (TKO (Strikes) in 5:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Michal Martinek gives a name-check to everyone at Spartakus Rzeszow, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Micheletti for a tough fight.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Karine "Killer" Silva (12-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Santa Catarina, Brazil, Favorite: -780) vs. "Princess Bee" Ai Shimizu (6-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +620)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Karine 'Killer' Silva battles 'Princess Bee' Ai Shimizu in the CTC Womens Strawweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Silva moves around, keeping warm, as the introductions are made. She looks ready to go.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Silva moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Silva fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Ai with a right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Silva lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Ai looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Silva simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Silva lands a left hand and then scores with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Silva lands a left hand and then catches Ai with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Silva can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Ai gets hold of Silva.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Ai is looking to muscle Silva back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Ai doesn't manage it though, Silva defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 12:49) Ai is looking to muscle Silva back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:49) Ai does it, Silva is stuck with her back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Ai tries to keep her up against the cage, but Silva works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Ai appeared to be going for a takedown, but Silva took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Silva uses a left jab, but the following kick to the body misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) A jab is wide from Silva, but then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) Ai is able to grab Silva.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Ai tries to wrestle Silva backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Ai can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Silva is looking to get Ai in a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Silva achieves it, Ai could not fight out of it.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Ai blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Silva blasts Ai with a big knee to the face!

(Rd 1 - 09:50) Ai wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Silva closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Silva can't connect with a jab, but then hits Ai with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:42) Silva can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) Ai seizes the chance and grabs Silva into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 08:21) Using her wrestling skills, Ai is trying to push Silva up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:21) She does so and now has Silva pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:10) Ai tries to keep her up against the cage, but Silva works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) There's a takedown attempt from Ai, who set it up well.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) Ai gets the takedown! Silva pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:37) Ai lunges forward and slams her shoulder into Silva.

(Rd 1 - 07:31) Silva is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Ai off of her.

(Rd 1 - 06:53) Ai lies on top of Silva, basically smothering her.

(Rd 1 - 06:27) Not giving her opponent any room to work, Ai keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 06:10) Ai doesn't let Silva pull her in close to be smothered.

(Rd 1 - 06:02) Not giving her opponent any room to work, Ai keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 05:47) Silva gets the double underhooks in and pulls Ai close, controlling her well.

(Rd 1 - 05:26) Ai fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 05:06) With no progress being made, referee Marc Goddard brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) Silva comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) Ai hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) Two jabs hit home from Silva and then she hits Ai with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Silva hits a left jab and then hits Ai with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Silva is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Setting it up with excellent timing, Ai comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Silva almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Ai holds the other.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Ai can't get Silva down and so settles for pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Ai looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Silva works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Silva lands a jab and then hits Ai with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) A jab hits home from Silva and then she lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Ai chooses to shoot in on Silva.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) The takedown is successful, she almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Ai has now completed two takedowns.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Ai throws a few left hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Ai blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Ai pounds away, but Silva calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Ai blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Ai throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Ai fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Ai blocks Silva as she tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Ai keeps Silva guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Ai blocks Silva as she tries a transition to full 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 Silva down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Karine 'Killer' Silva wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Karine 'Killer' Silva defeats 'Princess Bee' Ai Shimizu (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Karine Silva thanks everyone connected to Barbosa MMA for helping her prepare for this fight, then all of her sponsors for supporting her financially. Karine Silva gives a show of respect for her opponent.

 

 

 

 

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HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Valentin Moldavsky (12-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Stary Oskol, Russia, Favorite: -310) vs. Mohammed "The Motor" Usman (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Arlington, Texas, Underdog: +240)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the main portion of the show with Valentin Moldavsky taking on Mohammed 'The Motor' Usman.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Marcos Rosales, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) There's a takedown attempt from Moldavsky, who set it up well.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Usman almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Moldavsky has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Unable to complete the takedown, Moldavsky instead pushes Usman up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Moldavsky tries to throw an elbow, but Usman takes the opportunity to turn his opponent around so that Moldavsky ends up backed against the cage instead.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Showing his ability to exert control, Usman smothers Moldavsky up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) They exchange short punches to the body for about half a minute.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Usman keeps Moldavsky stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) The next thirty seconds becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Usman is keeping Moldavsky pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 12:02) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) There's a takedown attempt from Moldavsky.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Moldavsky has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Moldavsky begins trying to get himself into a mount.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) He goes for the mount but Usman starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 11:26) The scramble leaves Usman on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Moldavsky fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:51) Usman tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:51) Moldavsky fends off Usman, and doesn't give up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 10:22) Moldavsky smothers Usman with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Moldavsky throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Usman works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) He may regret that choice, as it gives Moldavsky the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Moldavsky throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 08:36) Moldavsky blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Moldavsky punches down at Usman, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 07:52) Moldavsky blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) Moldavsky looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) Usman allows the mount attempt, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) Usman ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Time slips away as Moldavsky successfully keeps Usman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Usman is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Moldavsky off of him.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Time slips away as Moldavsky successfully keeps Usman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 05:48) Time slips away as Moldavsky successfully keeps Usman stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 05:22) Usman is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Moldavsky off of him.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) With no progress being made, referee Marc Goddard stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Setting it up with excellent timing, Moldavsky comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Moldavsky can't get past the sprawl of Usman and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Usman fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Taking advantage of a pause, Moldavsky stands up.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Setting it up with excellent timing, Moldavsky comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Usman sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Moldavsky down onto his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Usman fires away with punches, but Moldavsky doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Taking advantage of a pause, Moldavsky stands up.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Usman moves in and clinches.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Usman is looking to muscle Moldavsky back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Usman can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Moldavsky is trying to muscle Usman up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Moldavsky does it, Usman is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) An ugly but effective tactic, Moldavsky is pressing Usman up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) An ugly but effective tactic, Moldavsky is pressing Usman up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Moldavsky drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Moldavsky keeps Usman up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Marc Goddard restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires.

(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 Moldavsky.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Valentin Moldavsky!

 

 

 

Official Result: Valentin Moldavsky defeats Mohammed 'The Motor' Usman (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Very Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Valentin Moldavsky gives a name-check to everyone at Alexander Nevsky Club, all his various sponsors, and all his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Valentin Moldavsky praises Usman for his strength and toughness.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Justin "Bad Man" Tafa (5-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Brisbane, Australia, Underdog: +170) vs. Chris "The Big Buck" Birchler (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Whippany, New Jersey, Favorite: -220)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Justin 'Bad Man' Tafa faces Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Glenn Trowbridge.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Tafa is probably at least 25lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Birchler to try and overcome.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Tafa steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Birchler hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Tafa can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) A jab is wide from Tafa, but then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Birchler wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Tafa fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Birchler with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Tafa stalks forward, pressuring Birchler.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Tafa avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Tafa can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 12:17) Tafa comes forward, walking down Birchler.

(Rd 1 - 12:17) Birchler hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:17) Tafa connects with a nice jab and then he hits Birchler with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 12:03) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Tafa comes forward, walking down Birchler.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Tafa confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Tafa fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Birchler with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 11:31) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 11:12) For the first time, Tafa is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Birchler may have been setting up to shoot, but Tafa aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Tafa can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 10:51) Tafa comes forward, walking down Birchler.

(Rd 1 - 10:51) Birchler hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:51) Tafa can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Birchler had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Tafa lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Birchler keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and shoot on Tafa.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Tafa can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Birchler with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:54) A jab is wide from Tafa, but then he hits a crunching straight left to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 09:54) It's a knock out! Birchler is down and out!

(Rd 1 - 09:50) By knock out, the winner is Justin Tafa!

 

 

 

Official Result: Justin 'Bad Man' Tafa defeats Chris 'The Big Buck' Birchler (Knock Out (Punch) in 5:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Justin Tafa thanks everyone connected to KMA Top Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then all of his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Justin Tafa praises Birchler for his skill and toughness. He was fantastic, he knows exactly how to work a crowd and sell himself.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Denis "The Russian Bogatyr" Goltsov (25-6, 1-0 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Favorite: -650) vs. Muhammed "Mo Muscle" DeReese (9-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Titusville, Florida, Underdog: +510)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Denis 'The Russian Bogatyr' Goltsov takes on Muhammed 'Mo Muscle' DeReese.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Glenn Trowbridge.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) DeReese is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 20lbs at least on Goltsov. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) DeReese shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Goltsov cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Goltsov did however grab a guillotine on the way down, and now threatens the submission!

(Rd 1 - 14:41) DeReese pulls his head free before the guillotine can be sunk in properly.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) DeReese throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) Goltsov tries to pull DeReese in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 13:39) Time slips away as DeReese successfully keeps Goltsov stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Perhaps wary of submissions, DeReese keeps extremely tight to Goltsov and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Goltsov tries to sweep DeReese but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) DeReese is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Goltsov allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) The scramble leaves DeReese on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Goltsov punches down at DeReese, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:49) Goltsov throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) DeReese tries to sweep Goltsov but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 11:12) For the moment Goltsov is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) DeReese tries to sweep Goltsov but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Goltsov throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:10) DeReese tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Goltsov.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) Goltsov fires off a few punches.

(Rd 1 - 09:31) DeReese tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Goltsov.

(Rd 1 - 09:18) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Yves Lavigne standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Goltsov connects with a nice jab and then hits DeReese with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:56) A jab hits home from Goltsov and then he catches DeReese with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:42) Goltsov fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits DeReese with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:36) DeReese seizes the chance and grabs Goltsov into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) DeReese is looking to muscle Goltsov back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) DeReese can't do it though, and Goltsov gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Goltsov attempts to wrestle DeReese to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Goltsov gets the takedown! DeReese pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:51) Goltsov keeps DeReese guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) In guard, Goltsov is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 06:56) Goltsov doesn't let DeReese pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 1 - 06:48) Goltsov punches down at DeReese, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 06:24) Goltsov pounds away with elbow strikes, but DeReese calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 06:05) DeReese smothers Goltsov with close control, stopping him from posturing up.

(Rd 1 - 05:41) Goltsov fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 1 - 05:25) Goltsov blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 05:05) Goltsov throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) The lack of progress forces referee Yves Lavigne to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) DeReese may have been aiming to get in close, but Goltsov aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) A jab hits home from Goltsov and then he hits DeReese with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) It looked like we were about to see DeReese try and get some grappling started, but Goltsov was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Goltsov throws a punch but DeReese was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Goltsov throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) With a clear opportunity, DeReese is able to move in fast and clinch with Goltsov.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) DeReese is trying to muscle Goltsov up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) DeReese does it, Goltsov is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) DeReese 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 - 03:12) DeReese uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) He has the takedown! Goltsov pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Goltsov did however grab a guillotine on the way down, and now threatens the submission!

(Rd 1 - 03:01) DeReese pulls free, Goltsov didn't have it fully sunk in.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) In guard, DeReese throws a couple of punches designed to keep Goltsov guessing.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Goltsov attempts to grab an arm of DeReese from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) DeReese blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) DeReese throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:25) DeReese fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) DeReese tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Goltsov fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) DeReese ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Goltsov pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) DeReese pulls Goltsov down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Goltsov pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(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 Goltsov down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Denis 'The Russian Bogatyr' Goltsov the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Denis 'The Russian Bogatyr' Goltsov defeats Muhammed 'Mo Muscle' DeReese (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Denis Goltsov gives a name-check to everyone at Sambo 70, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises DeReese for a tough fight. Denis Goltsov has the looks that mean he remains very marketable even if he's far from a great talker.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"The Bulldozer" Tanner Boser (19-7-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Bonnyville, Alberta, Favorite: -350) vs. Tyler "The Beast" East (15-7, 0-1 CTC, From: Albuquerque, New Mexico, Underdog: +270)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, 'The Bulldozer' Tanner Boser fights Tyler 'The Beast' East.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Marcos Rosales, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Boser is probably at least 25lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for East to try and overcome.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:48) East steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) A jab is wide from Boser, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:41) East seizes the chance and grabs Boser into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:33) East is looking to muscle Boser back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:33) East achieves it, pinning Boser to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:21) East tries to smother Boser against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) Moving in, East appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) Boser hits a left jab and then catches East with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:35) East appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Boser took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 13:35) Boser hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) East, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Boser fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches East with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:08) East seizes the chance and grabs Boser into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) East is trying to push Boser so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) He does so and now has Boser pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) East tries to maintain control, but Boser wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) A jab hits home from Boser and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) East had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Boser hits a left hand, but East avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 11:43) Boser can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:35) East seizes the chance and grabs Boser into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) East is trying to muscle Boser up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Boser doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) Boser is trying to push East so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) Boser manages it and controls East up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:48) Boser smothers East against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) East scores with a few punches to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) East is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 10:05) Boser uses dirty boxing to punish East while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:47) East is trapped against the cage and Boser punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Boser looks for a foot stomp but East takes the opportunity to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 09:12) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, East keeps Boser stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:12) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) Boser is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 1 - 07:48) A punch from Boser fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) Breathing very hard, Boser is looking ragged.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) East gets hold of Boser, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 07:34) With control of the clinch, East tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 07:34) Boser cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) East is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Boser tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) The scramble results in Boser having to turtle, with East holding him down while facing him.

(Rd 1 - 06:45) East hits a short knee to the side of the head of the turtled Boser.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) East fires away and Boser is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 1 - 06:13) East unloads with big rights, but Boser covers up well.

(Rd 1 - 05:59) East pounds away on Boser, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) East pounds away, but Boser calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 05:31) East is too slow to stop Boser getting back up.

(Rd 1 - 05:23) East is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 05:10) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 1 - 05:10) East looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 05:03) East looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 05:03) It's unsuccessful, Boser maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) East tries to take Boser down.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Boser blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Clinched with East, Boser looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Boser can't get East down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Boser separates from East and we're back to a stand-off.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) East seems to be the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) East is trying to muscle Boser up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) East can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Boser tries to take East down.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) He has the takedown! East pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) In guard, Boser throws a couple of punches designed to keep East guessing.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Boser gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) For the moment Boser is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) East, working from the bottom, clips Boser with an elbow.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Boser throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Boser leans back, preventing East from throwing any elbows to the top of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Boser lies on top of East, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Boser pounds away but fails to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) The attack does see Boser get pushed away though, right out of guard, and he is now standing.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Boser seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) East is allowed to stand back up, Boser simply stepped away.

(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 East.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Tyler 'The Beast' East!

 

 

 

Official Result: Tyler 'The Beast' East defeats 'The Bulldozer' Tanner Boser (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tyler East gives a name-check to everyone at FIT NHB, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Tyler East says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Tanner Boser. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Arjan Bhullar (11-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Richmond, British Columbia, Favorite: -700) vs. Viktor Pesta (16-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Underdog: +550)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Arjan Bhullar going up against Viktor Pesta.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Ricardo Almeida, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Bhullar fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Pesta with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Bhullar chooses to shoot in on Pesta.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Bhullar gets hold of a leg but Pesta remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Bhullar uses the position to drive Pesta up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Pesta is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Unable to get free, Pesta is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Pesta is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Bhullar looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Pesta proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee separating them.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Pesta aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Bhullar can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Pesta with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:03) Pesta gets hold of Bhullar without taking too much damage.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Using his wrestling skills, Pesta is trying to push Bhullar up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Pesta can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Bhullar is trying to muscle Pesta up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Bhullar can't do it though, and Pesta gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Using his wrestling skills, Pesta is trying to push Bhullar up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Bhullar out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Bhullar is trying to push Pesta so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Bhullar can't do it though, and Pesta gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) Pesta tries to wrestle Bhullar backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) Pesta does it, Bhullar is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Pesta tries to keep him up against the cage, but Bhullar works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Pesta timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Pesta is trying to push Bhullar so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Pesta does it, Bhullar is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Pesta tries to maintain control, but Bhullar wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Pesta ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Bhullar uses dirty boxing to punish Pesta while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:49) Bhullar pins Pesta up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:49) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 07:50) Pesta is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 1 - 07:50) 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 - 06:39) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 1 - 06:29) Bhullar can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) Pesta is able to grab Bhullar.

(Rd 1 - 06:15) Pesta is looking to muscle Bhullar back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:15) Bhullar doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 1 - 06:02) Bhullar is trying to push Pesta so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:02) Pesta isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 1 - 05:47) Bhullar is trying to muscle Pesta up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 05:47) Bhullar doesn't manage it though, Pesta defended it well.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Bhullar tries to wrestle Pesta backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Bhullar does it, Pesta is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Bhullar goes for a knee to the thigh but Pesta pulls the clinch tighter to block it.

(Rd 1 - 04:57) Pesta takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Bhullar looks for a knee strike, but Pesta out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Pesta looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Bhullar works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Bhullar is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Taking a few gulps of breath, Pesta is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Bhullar throws a punch but Pesta was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Bhullar looked like he was about to shoot, but Pesta stepped in fast and started a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Pesta is trying to muscle Bhullar up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Pesta does it, Bhullar is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Bhullar wrestles back against Pesta, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Bhullar smothers Pesta against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) It isn't pretty, but Bhullar has Pesta stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Pesta is trapped against the cage and Bhullar punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Bhullar tries to use dirty boxing against Pesta, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Referee Herb Dean decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) A jab is wide from Bhullar, but then he hits Pesta with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Bhullar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Pesta with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Pesta gets hold of Bhullar.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Pesta is looking to muscle Bhullar back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Pesta does it, Bhullar is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Pesta looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Bhullar works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Bhullar can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Pesta with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Pesta is able to grab Bhullar.

(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 given the victory to Bhullar.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Arjan Bhullar is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Arjan Bhullar defeats Viktor Pesta (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Arjan Bhullar thanks eveyone connected to Canadian Martial Arts Centre for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. He makes an apology to the crowd for making them sit through such a bad bout, promising to try and put on a better fight next time around. 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 SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Satoshi Ishii (23-10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Ibaraki, Japan, Favorite: -630) vs. Raphael "The Silencer" Butler (10-2-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Rochester, New York, Underdog: +500)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Satoshi Ishii competes against Raphael 'The Silencer' Butler.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Ishii deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Ishii looked like he was going to shoot, but Butler simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Butler hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Ishii comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Butler almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Ishii holds the other.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Unable to complete the takedown, Ishii instead pushes Butler up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Showing his ability to exert control, Ishii smothers Butler up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 12:58) Using tight body-to-body control, Ishii is slowly wearing Butler down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 1 - 12:58) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Butler hits two left jabs and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Butler lands a left hand and then hits Ishii with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:48) Butler can't connect with a jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Ishii.

(Rd 1 - 10:27) Butler lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Butler is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) There's a takedown attempt from Ishii.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) Ishii gets a single leg takedown! Butler pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Ishii attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Butler can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Ishii at half guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Ishii starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Butler tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) The scramble results in Butler being on his back pulling half guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) Ishii keeps Butler guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:21) Butler tries to sweep Ishii but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Ishii pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Butler tries to sweep Ishii but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Ishii tries to throw a slicing elbow, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:13) Butler tries to sweep Ishii but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 06:44) Ishii fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 06:19) Ishii blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 06:05) With no progress being made, referee Yves Lavigne brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 06:00) Butler confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 06:00) Butler fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Ishii with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:48) Butler can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:41) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Butler is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 1 - 05:33) Ishii chooses to shoot in on Butler.

(Rd 1 - 05:33) The takedown is successful, Butler pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:23) Ishii seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 05:23) Able to isolate a leg, Ishii locks in a leglock that forces Butler to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner, by submission, is Satoshi Ishii!

 

 

 

Official Result: Satoshi Ishii defeats Raphael 'The Silencer' Butler (Submission (Leglock) in 10:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Satoshi Ishii thanks everyone connected to Cro Cop Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then all of his sponsors for supporting him financially. Satoshi Ishii gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Aleksander Emelianenko (29-7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Stary Oskol, Russia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Rico "Prince of Kickboxing" Verhoeven (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Aleksander Emelianenko vs. Rico 'Prince of Kickboxing' Verhoeven.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Emelianenko ignores the offer of a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Emelianenko counters a leg kick with a jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Verhoeven counters a leg kick attempt with a jab and a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Emelianenko tries a straight right but Verhoeven simply lets it slip past him.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Verhoeven doesn't find the mark with a right hand, Emelianenko slipped past it.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) Emelianenko may have been setting up to shoot, but Verhoeven aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) Verhoeven doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) Emelianenko was ready and manages to catch the kick!

(Rd 1 - 13:40) Verhoeven hops on one foot, trying to balance. Emelianenko tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) The takedown is completed, Verhoeven is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Emelianenko looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Verhoeven can do nothing about the pass, and gets mounted.

(Rd 1 - 13:09) Emelianenko tries to ensnare Verhoeven in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 13:09) Verhoeven gets caught by the armbar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 12:49) The winner, by submission; Aleksander Emelianenko!

 

 

 

Official Result: Aleksander Emelianenko defeats Rico 'Prince of Kickboxing' Verhoeven (Submission (Armbar) in 2:11 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Aleksander Emelianenko name-checks everyone involved with Gorec, then goes through his sponsors one by one. He then thanks God for inspiring him.

 

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Alexander "Drago" Volkov (33-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -1130) vs. Cyril "Silverback" Asker (10-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Avignon, France, Underdog: +900)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Alexander 'Drago' Volkov takes on Cyril 'Silverback' Asker.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Glenn Trowbridge, Ricardo Almeida, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Volkov towers over Asker as the referee gives the fighters their instructions.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Volkov lands a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Asker is off target with a pair of jabs but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Volkov dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Volkov glances at his corner and gets a few words of encouragement in response.

(Rd 1 - 13:44) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Volkov is off target with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Asker lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Asker lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Volkov scores with a jab and also hits a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 12:50) Asker collapses, that shot knocked him out!

(Rd 1 - 12:50) The winner, by knock out, is Alexander 'Drago' Volkov!

 

 

 

Official Result: Alexander 'Drago' Volkov defeats Cyril 'Silverback' Asker (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Alexander Volkov thanks everyone connected to Strela Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. Alexander Volkov, asked about the knock out, says that he managed to land that last punch perfectly and that he knows he can always rely on his punching power.

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"King" Cole Konrad (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Minneapolis, Minnesota, Favorite: -490) vs. Anthony "Rumble" Johnson (23-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Underdog: +390)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. 'King' Cole Konrad takes on Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson in the CTC Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Glenn Trowbridge.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Konrad looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Johnson comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Konrad hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Johnson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Johnson stalks forward, pressuring Konrad.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Konrad fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Konrad buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Johnson comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Konrad fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Johnson throws a one-two, but Konrad was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Johnson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) Running his mouth, Johnson trash talks his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Konrad shoots in at speed, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Johnson cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:26) Konrad unloads with some right hands, but Johnson deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Konrad gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.

(Rd 1 - 12:02) Time slips away as Konrad successfully keeps Johnson stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) The clock runs down as Johnson is being smothered against the ground by Konrad.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) Konrad smothers Johnson with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Konrad attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Johnson was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) The scramble fails to secure either fighter a dominant position, and they both end up standing.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Johnson attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Konrad lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Konrad is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 09:50) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Johnson doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Konrad throws a two punch combination but Johnson maintains his great guard and is safe.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Johnson comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Konrad scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) A jab is wide from Johnson, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Johnson moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Konrad into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Konrad hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) A jab is wide from Johnson, but then he hits Konrad with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) There's a takedown attempt from Konrad, who set it up well.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) That's his second takedown.

(Rd 1 - 08:29) Konrad throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Konrad begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Johnson starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) Konrad scrambles to his feet, but Johnson immediately drives him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Johnson tries to use dirty boxing against Konrad, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 1 - 07:14) Although pressed against the cage, Konrad still hits a few small punches to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Konrad is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 06:46) Konrad is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) Johnson tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Konrad uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 1 - 06:12) A few short punches to the ribs land, as Konrad fights back.

(Rd 1 - 05:57) Konrad is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 05:41) Johnson pins Konrad up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 05:24) Referee Marc Goddard thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 05:24) Taking a few gulps of breath, Johnson is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Johnson initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Konrad hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Johnson fails to find a home for his jab, but then he lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Konrad goes down hard, he's out!

(Rd 1 - 05:13) The winner, by knock out, is Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson!

 

 

 

Official Result: Anthony 'Rumble' Johnson defeats 'King' Cole Konrad (Knock Out (Punch) in 9:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Anthony Johnson gives a name-check to everyone at Sanford MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Justin Tafa would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying. A lively, charismatic speaker, Anthony Johnson is great at using these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX FIRST ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Jared Rosholt (20-9, 0-1 CTC, From: Ponca City, Oklahoma, Even: -110) vs. Cain Velasquez (14-4, 0-1 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Even: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Jared Rosholt squares off with Cain Velasquez in the CTC Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Our judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 30:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 29:49) Rosholt moves in and clinches.

(Rd 1 - 29:31) Rosholt is looking to muscle Velasquez back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 29:31) Rosholt achieves it, pinning Velasquez to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 29:13) Velasquez is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 1 - 29:13) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 28:21) Velasquez wrestles back against Rosholt, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 27:56) An ugly but effective tactic, Velasquez is pressing Rosholt up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 27:56) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 26:45) 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 - 26:38) The two fighters clinch.

(Rd 1 - 26:38) Velasquez is the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 26:31) Velasquez is trying to push Rosholt so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 26:31) Velasquez does it, Rosholt is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 26:20) Rosholt, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Velasquez is exerting.

(Rd 1 - 26:20) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 1 - 25:34) Velasquez tries to maintain control, but Rosholt wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Velasquez ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 25:10) Rosholt leans all of his weight up against Velasquez, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 25:10) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 24:08) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 23:55) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 1 - 23:55) Velasquez works his way to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 23:49) Velasquez tries to wrestle Rosholt backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 23:49) Velasquez manages it and controls Rosholt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 23:31) Smothered against the cage, Rosholt is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 23:31) They remain there for at least thirty seconds, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 22:49) Velasquez tries to maintain control, but Rosholt wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Velasquez ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 22:20) Rosholt pins Velasquez up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 22:20) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 1 - 21:31) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 21:21) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 21:21) Velasquez manages to get control of the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 21:13) Velasquez is trying to muscle Rosholt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 21:13) Velasquez can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 20:57) Using his wrestling skills, Rosholt is trying to push Velasquez up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 20:57) Rosholt can't do it though, and Velasquez gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 20:36) Velasquez tries to wrestle Rosholt backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 20:36) Velasquez can't do it though, and Rosholt gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 20:23) Rosholt is trying to push Velasquez so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 20:23) Velasquez ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 20:12) An ugly but effective tactic, Rosholt is pressing Velasquez up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 20:12) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for thirty seconds or more.

(Rd 1 - 19:30) Rosholt tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Velasquez reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 1 - 19:02) Showing his ability to exert control, Velasquez smothers Rosholt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 19:02) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 18:08) 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 - 18:08) Rosholt is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 17:56) They come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 17:56) Rosholt is the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 17:48) Rosholt tries to wrestle Velasquez backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 17:48) Velasquez ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 17:33) Rosholt smothers Velasquez up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 17:33) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 16:47) Rosholt leans all of his weight up against Velasquez, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 16:47) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 16:16) Rosholt tries to maintain control, but Velasquez wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Rosholt ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 15:46) Referee Marc Goddard thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 15:32) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 1 - 15:32) Velasquez works his way to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 15:23) Velasquez has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Rosholt to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 15:23) Rosholt blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 15:04) Velasquez is trying to push Rosholt so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 15:04) Velasquez does it, Rosholt is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:44) Velasquez tries to smother Rosholt against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Velasquez against the cage instead.

(Rd 1 - 14:21) Velasquez wrestles back against Rosholt, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) Showing his ability to control opponents, Velasquez smothers Rosholt against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:03) They dirty box each other at that range for thirty seconds or so.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Showing his ability to exert control, Velasquez smothers Rosholt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for thirty seconds or more.

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Velasquez leans all of his weight up against Rosholt, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:51) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Marc Goddard restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) Rosholt appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) Taking a few gulps of breath, Velasquez is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) Velasquez sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) Rosholt sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Velasquez down onto his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 11:32) Velasquez gets up sharply, sensing that Rosholt was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Rosholt seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 1 - 10:58) Rosholt tries to wrestle Velasquez backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:58) Rosholt can't do it though, and Velasquez gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 10:39) Velasquez is trying to muscle Rosholt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:39) Velasquez manages it and controls Rosholt up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Rosholt is breathing very hard.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Rosholt is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Rosholt is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Velasquez has over him.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 08:09) Referee Marc Goddard thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) The two fighters clinch.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) Rosholt works his way to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 07:55) Rosholt tries to wrestle Velasquez backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:55) Rosholt achieves it, pinning Velasquez to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:43) Rosholt, despite being visibly fatigued, manages to get Velasquez backed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:43) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) Tired but still with something left in his gas tank, Rosholt traps Velasquez up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.

(Rd 1 - 07:00) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 06:13) Rosholt tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Velasquez reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 1 - 05:49) Rosholt is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Velasquez has over him.

(Rd 1 - 05:49) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 05:03) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 1 - 05:03) A few deep breaths betray that Velasquez is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) A tired Velasquez moves forward, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Rosholt stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Velasquez is forced down onto his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Rosholt pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Velasquez gets quickly back to his feet.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Rosholt looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Rosholt tries to wrestle Velasquez backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Rosholt does it, Velasquez is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Rosholt looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Rosholt tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Velasquez reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Unable to break free, Rosholt is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Velasquez looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Showing good control, the fatigued Velasquez keeps Rosholt stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. Both look tired, and the clinch is giving them a chance to recover their breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Referee Marc Goddard thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Rosholt steps in and grapples with his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Rosholt is looking to muscle Velasquez back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Velasquez ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Rosholt tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Velasquez reverses so that he is the one in control.

(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 Velasquez is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Cain Velasquez!

 

 

 

Official Result: Cain Velasquez defeats Jared Rosholt (Unanimous Decision in 30:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Awful.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Cain Velasquez gives a name-check to everyone at American Kickboxing Academy, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. Cain Velasquez says that he is having a post-show winners party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. Cain Velasquez gave a good account of himself here.

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 2,216

Gate Reciepts: $387,800

Sponsorship: $66,212

Ad Revenue: $1,211,827

Merchandise: $8,844

 

Fighter Pay: $242,577 (Highest Paid: Alexander Volkov, $45,305)

Drug Testing: $12,750

Production: $63,113

 

Profit: $1,356,243

 

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 72%

 

Fight of the Night: Justin Tafa vs. Chris Birchler

KO of the Night: Anthony Johnson (vs. Cole Konrad)

Submission of the Night: Satoshi Ishii (vs. Raphael Butler)

Performance Bonus: Adam Dyczka

 

 

 

News

 

- Recently retired legend Quinton "Rampage" Jackson has been inducted into the MMA Hall of Fame. He retired with a professional record of 44-14, and was UFC Light Heavyweight Champion (May 26, 2007-July 5, 2008, 1 Defence).

 

- Drug test results for Canadian Tournament Combat 27 have come back, and all fighters have tested clean.

 

- Aleksander Emelianenko announces that he will be retiring after his next fight. He has thus been removed from the Grand Prix, and a replacement will be sought.

 

- Lee Mein announces his retirement following his loss to Adam Dyczka. He leaves the sport with a professional record of 11-16, with an 0-2 record in CTC, including a submission loss to Cole Konrad at Canadian Tournament Combat 14, and a TKO loss to Adam Dyczka at Canadian Tournament Combat 28. His retirement will have no effect on the Grand Prix, since he has been eliminated.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Sergey Spivak to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 11-3, and is coming off a second round knock out loss to Marcos Rogerio de Lima that saw him cut from the UFC. He will enter the Heavyweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Aleksander Emelianenko, and will fight Rico Verhoeven with the winner moving on the the Championship Quarter-Finals, and the loser continuing in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Justin Willis to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 12-2, and is coming off a first round knock out victory over Tyler King that won him the Titan FC Heavyweight Title. At the time of his signing he was Heavyweight Champion in both Titan FC, and the PFL.

 

- Adam Dyczka suffered a Minor Hand Injury during his victory over Lee Mein, he will miss a couple weeks of training, but this should not affect his ability to compete in the Grand Prix.

 

- Evgeny Goncharov suffered a Minor Hand Injury during his victory over Mark Godbeer, he will miss a few weeks of training, but this should not affect his ability to compete in the Grand Prix.

 

- DEEP have closed their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- FEN have closed their Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- PLMMA have close their Featherweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

Bellator 262: Davis vs. McGeary III (Friday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Phil Davis Made His First Successful Defence of the Bellator Light Heavyweight Title

Other Result: Bellator MMA Rise To Mid Level National On The Sherdog Scale.

 

Fight of the Night: Chris Duncan vs. Benson Henderson

KO of the Night: Fabian Edwards (vs. Khalid Murtazaliev)

Submission of the Night: Phil Davis (vs. Liam McGeary)

Performance Bonus: Chris Duncan vs. Benson Henderson

 

 

 

PFL: Held vs. Trujillo (Friday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Marcin Held Made His First Successful Defence Of The PFL Lightweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Marcin Held vs. Abel Trujillo

KO of the Night: Tara Wahl (vs. Jozette Cotton)

Submission of the Night: Jordan Young (vs. Igor Pokrajac)

 

 

 

CWFC The Fight Show 4: Barnes vs. Clark (Friday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Leeroy Barnes Made His First Successful Defence Of The CWFC Middleweight Title

Title Result: Jack Cartwright Made His Third Successful Defence of the CWFC Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Leeroy Barnes vs. Josh Clark

KO of the Night: Tim Barnett (vs. Cain Carrizosa)

Submission of the Night: Leeroy Barnes (vs. Josh Clark)

 

 

 

Titan FC 67: Willis vs. King (Friday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Justin Willis Won The Vacant Titan FC Heavyweight Title

Title Result: Elias Garcia Won The Vacant Titan FC Flyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Justin Willis vs. Tyler King

KO of the Night: Justin Willis (vs. Tyler King)

Submission of the Night: Pat Sabatini (vs. Martin Bravo)

Performance Bonus: Capri Avis vs. Karel Morin

 

 

 

FNG 99 (Friday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Dmitry Smolyakov Won The Vacant FNG Heavyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Andrei Arlovski vs. Alexei Kudin

KO of the Night: Dmitry Smolyakov (vs. Ilir Latifi)

Submission of the Night: Georgy Kichigin (vs. Aigun Akhmedov)

 

 

 

Invicta 46: Elkin vs. Charneski (Saturday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Moriel Charneski Won The Invicta Featherweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Moriel Charneski vs. Brittney Elkin

KO of the Night: Moriel Charneski (vs. Brittney Elkin)

Submission of the Night: Erin Blanchfield (vs. Madelina Rochelle)

 

 

 

Rizin 28 (Saturday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Wendell Oliviera Won The Vacant Rizin Welterweight Title

Title Result: Justin Moore Won The Vacant Rizin Middleweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Justin Moore vs. Filip Tomczak

KO of the Night: Justin Moore (vs. Filip Tomczak)

Submission of the Night: Kali Robbins (vs. Mika Nagano)

 

 

 

M-1 109: Bouland vs. Kakai (Sunday, Week 4, June 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Sirwan Kakai Won The Vacant M-1 Global Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Grigorii Popov vs. Rustam Kakraev

KO of the Night: Oskar Dolchin (vs. Anatpong Bunrad)

Submission of the Night: Zelim Imadaev (vs. Corey Nelson)

Performance Bonus: Grigorii Popov vs. Rustam Kakraev

Performance Bonus: Vsevolod Alliluyeva

 

 

 

Predictions

 

rodrigoviolim: 11/17 (65%) Second Round Total: 78/135 (58%)

vladjarca: 8/17 (47%) Second Round Total: 116/198 (59%)

Majster_93: Second Round Total: 53/81 (65%)

 

An honorable mention to Majster_93, who had the best prediction rate based on the cards that he predicted, but with the heavy weight of number of predictions belonging to the other two, he will not be named the winner.

 

vladjarca squeaks out the win by the slimmest of margins, congratulations and enjoy your bragging rights.

 

The next prediction contest will last for the remainder of the opening Championship and #1 Contender tournaments, and the winner will get to help shape the future of the CTC, by picking the eight participants for the Season 1 tournament of their choice.

[CageRage]

News - June 2021

 

 

 

CTC Talent Acquisitions

 

 

 

Bantamweight

 

Mark de la Rosa

 

 

 

Strawweight

 

Ludovico Carignan

Roussel Pourciau

Kobo Iwahashi

 

 

 

Womens Featherweight

 

Brittney Elkin

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight

 

Amanda Lino

Aline Serio

Elizabeth Phillips

Talita Bernardo

Hailey Cowan

Patrizia Lausier

Katarzyna Podolsky

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight

 

Alejandra Lara

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight

 

Tecia Torres

Karolina Kowalkiewicz

Ashley Yoder

Alexandra Albu

Cortney Casey

Kalindra Faria

Karine Silva

Luana Pinheiro

Silvana Gomez Juarez

 

 

 

Womens Atomweight

 

Alyse Anderson

Alesha Zappitella

 

 

 

CTC Popularity

 

Canada 79.0% (High Level National) (#2 Comany Rankings)

USA 53.2% (Mid Level National)

South America 19.4% (Low Level National)

Mexico 15.6% (Low Level National)

Japan 83.9% (High Level Regional)

UK 82.6% (High Level Regional)

Russia 51.2% (Mid Level Regional)

Europe 51.0% (Mid Level Regional)

Asia 50.9% (Mid Level Regional)

Central America 50.7% (Mid Level Regional)

Australia 50.5% (Mid Level Regional)

Africa 50.5% (Mid Level Regional)

 

 

 

Company Rankings

 

1. Ultimate Fighting Championship (62.9%, Mid Level International, USA)

2. Canadian Tournament Combat (79.0%, High Level National, Canada)

3. Bellator MMA (40.1%, Mid Level National, USA)

4. Konfrontajca Sztuk Walki (99.0%, High Level Regional, Europe)

5. ONE Championship (92.0%, High Level Regional, Asia)

6. Absolute Championship Akhmat (90.8%, High Level Regional, Russia)

7. Brave Combat Federation (83.2%, High Level Regional, Asia)

8. Professional Fighters League (82.0%, High Level Regional, USA)

9. Rizin Fighting Federation (73.7%, High Level Regional, Japan)

10. DEEP (70.9%, High Level Regional, Japan)

11. Cage Warriors (60.3%, Mid Level Regional, UK)

12. Legacy Fighting Alliance (57.4%, Mid Level Regional, USA)

13. M-1 Global (51.1%, Mid Level Regional, Russia)

14. Fight Exclusive Night (51.0%, Mid Level Regional, Europe)

15. Titan Fighting Championship (47.6%, Mid Level Regional, USA)

16. Invicta Fighting Championship (45.0%, Mid Level Regional, USA)

17. OKTAGON MMA (44.8%, Mid Level Regional, Europe)

18. Taura MMA (44.7%, Mid Level Regional, South America)

19. Jungle Fight (42.2%, Mid Level Regional, South America)

20. Russian Cagefighting Championship (41.1%, Mid Level Regional, Russia)

21. Superior Challenge (37.5%, Mid Level Regional, Europe)

22. Fight Nights Global (36.1%, Mid Level Regional, Russia)

23. Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide (35.1%, Mid Level Regional, Africa)

24. Pancrase (32.6%, Low Level Regional, Japan)

25. Road Fighting Championship (29.4%, Low Level Regional, Asia)

26. TKO Major League MMA (26.5%, Low Level Regional, Canada)

27. Australian Fighting Championship (26.3%, Low Level Regional, Australia)

28. JEWELS (26.0%, Low Level Regional, Japan)

29. Shooto (22.6%, Low Level Regional, Japan)

30. King of the Cage (21.5%, Low Level Regional, USA)

31. ARES Fighting Championship (16.4%, Low Level Regional, Europe)

32. CES MMA (9.1%, Low Level Regional, USA)

33. Profesionalja Liga MMA (9.1%, Low Level Regional, Europe)

 

 

 

Champions

 

 

 

Ultimate Fighting Championship

 

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 94%): Junior Dos Santos (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 93%): Conor McGregor (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 92%): Israel Adesanya (Since October 2019, 3 Defences)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 92%): Kamaru Usman (Since March 2019, 2 Defences)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 91%): Johnny Walker (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 89%): Jessica Andrade (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 88%): Petr Yan (Since July 2020, 2 Defences)

Womens Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 88%): Weili Zhang (Since August 2010, 2 Defences)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 87%): Zabit Magomedsharipov (Since February 2021, 1 Defence)

Womens Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 87%): Amanda Nunes (Since July 2016, 7 Defences)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 84%): Alex Perez (Since February 2021, 1 Defence)

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat

 

No Champions Yet (All Belts Start At 58% Prestige)

 

 

 

Bellator MMA

 

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 79%): Patricio Freire (Since April 2017, 4 Defences)

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 75%): Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (Since November 2017, 5 Defences)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 73%): Douglas Lima (Since October 2019, 1 Defence)

Womens Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 73%): Cat Zingano (Since December 2020, 1 Defence)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Ryan Bader (Since January 2019, 2 Defences)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 70%): Phil Davis (Since December 2020, 1 Defence)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 70%): Rustam Khabilov (Since January 2021, 1 Defence)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 61%): Gegard Mousasi (Since October 2020, 1 Defence)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 60%): Brett Johns (Since February 2021, 1 Defence)

 

 

 

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

 

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 55%): Mamed Khalidov (Since October 2020, Yet To Defend)

Womens Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Sylwia Juskiewicz (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 49%): Roberto Soldic (Since October 2018, 2 Defences)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 45%): Philip De Fries (Since April 2018, 4 Defences)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 44%): Tomasz Narkun (Since October 2015, 5 Defences)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 44%): Roman Szymanski (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 42%): Vacant (Interim Champion Salahdine Parnasse, Since April 2019, 1 Defence)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 29%): Damian Stasiak (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 18%): Vacant

 

 

 

ONE Championship

 

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 53%): Anthony Njokuani (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 53%): Bibiano Fernandes (Since March 2019, 2 Defences)

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 50%): Thanh Le (Since October 202, 1 Defence)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 43%): Fabricio Werdum (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 40%): Adriano Moraes (Since January 2019, 1 Defence)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 35%): Reinier de Ridder (Since October 2020, 1 Defence)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 35%): Kiamrian Abbasov (Since October 2019, 1 Defence)

Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 35%): Vacant

Womens Atomweight (Belt Prestige: 35%): Angela Lee (Since May 2016, 3 Defences) Interim: Nong Stamp (Since January 2021, 1 Defence)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 33%): Vacant

Womens Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 28%): Michelle Nicolini (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Absolute Championship Akhmat

 

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 50%): Azamat Kerefov (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 48%): Magomed Ismailov (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 45%): Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov (Since September 2020, 2 Defences)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 44%): Aslambek Saidov (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 43%): Max Nunes (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 40%): Mukhomad Vakhaev (Since February 2020, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 34%): Yusup Raisov (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 34%): Daniel Oliveira (Since April 202, 2 Defences)

 

 

 

Brave Combat Federation

 

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 80%): Stephen Loman (Since November 2017, 4 Defences)

Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 80%): Vacant

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Oli Thompson (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Gideon Drotschie (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Ikuhisa Minowa (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Jarrah Al-Silawi (Since October 2019, 1 Defence)

Super Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Leonardo Mafra (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Cleiton Silva (Since August 2019, 1 Defence)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Lucas Martins (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Marcel Adur (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Professional Fighters League

 

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 56%): Justin Willis (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Womens Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 56%): Vacant

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 55%): Vacant

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 55%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Marcin Held (Since April 2021, 1 Defence)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 48%): Nah-Shon Burrel (Since December 2020, 2 Defences)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 48%): Gaston Reyno (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 45%): Vacant

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Vacant

 

 

 

Rizin Fighting Federation

 

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Mikuru Asakura (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Womens Atomweight (Belt Prestige: 60%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 56%): Vacant

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 54%): Ryota Uozomi (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Carlos Toyota (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Justin Moore (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Wendell Oliveira (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Reina Cordoba (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 50%): Vacant

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 48%): Kai Asakura (Since August 2020, 1 Defence)

Womens Super Atomweight (Belt Prestige: 35%): Vacant

 

 

 

DEEP

 

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 36%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 34%): Kleber Koike Erbst (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 29%): Shinsho Anzai (Since February 2021, 1 Defence)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 28%): Daiki Hata (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 25%): Xiaobo Ming (Since March 2021, 1 Defence)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Eiji Ishikawa (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Megaton (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 17%): Washichi Miyamae (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Cage Warriors

 

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 38%): Nad Narimani (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 36%): Alex Lohore (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 34%): Leeroy Barnes (Since December 2020, 1 Defence)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 34%): Sean Carter (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Womens Flyweight (Belt PRestige: 25%): Vacant

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Jack Cartwright (Since September 2019, 3 Defences)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 18%): Paul Marin (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Legacy Fighting Alliance

 

Womens Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Tiffany van Soest (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 28%): Rich Hale (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 26%): Yoislandy Izquierdo (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Demarques Jackson (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 21%): Cody Gibson (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Alex Pereira (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 17%): Joanderson Brito (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 16%): Jamal Pogues (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

M-1 Global

 

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 38%): Stephan Puetz (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 35%): Khamzat Dalgiev (Since November 2017, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 33%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 32%): Maxim Divnich (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Abukar Yandiev (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Magomed Magomedkerimov (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 28%): Sirwan Kakai (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 28%): Yao Zhikui (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Fight Exclusive Night

 

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 34%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Mateusz Rebecki (Since March 2018, 2 Defences)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 29%): Marcin Naruszczka (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 25%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 23%): Daniel Rutkowski (Since October 2019, 1 Defence)

 

 

 

Titan Fighting Championship

 

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 28%): Justin Willis (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Chris Tickle (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 23%): Darin Cooley (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 22%): Joe Riggs (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 21%): Perry Filkins (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 21%): Elias Garcia (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Luis Gomez (Since December 2017, 1 Defence)

Womens Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 15%): Vacant

 

 

 

Invicta Fighting Championship

 

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 38%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Moriel Charneski (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

OKTAGON MMA

 

Womens Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 80%): Vacant

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Nick Barno (June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Karlos Vemola (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Glenn Sparv (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Maciej Jewtuszko (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Jason Ponet (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Paddy Pimblett (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Brian Bouland (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Taura MMA

 

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 80%): Jonathan Wilson (Since October 2020, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 80%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 80%): Vacant

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 80%): Bruno Rodrigues (Since October 2020, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Genair da Silva (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 72%): Herbeth Sousa (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Jungle Fight Championship

 

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 27%): Joao Zeferino (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt PRestige: 27%): Julio Cesar de Almeida (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 26%): Vacant

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Amilcar Alves (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 18%): Alexandre Almeida (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Russian Cagefighting Championship

 

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 60%): Vacant

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Mikhail Ragozin (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Nikolay Aleksakhin (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Eduard Vartanyan (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Superior Challenge

 

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 27%): Bruno "BC" Carvalho (Since February 2021, 1 Defence)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Khamzat Dalgiev (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 22%): Jason Ponet (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 19%): Thomas Robertsen (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Fight Nights Global

 

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 38%): Maiquel Falcao (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 36%): Nariman Abbasov (Since April 2019, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 32%): Dmitry Smolyakov (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 31%): Yusup Suleymanov (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Dmitry Bikrev (Since April 2019, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Niklas Backstrom (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 26%): Trent Girdham (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 26%): Nikolay Baykin (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide

 

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 26%): Warren Allison (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 26%): Demarte Pena (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 25%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 25%): Joe Cummins (Since March 2019, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Pierre Botha (Since February 2021, Yet to Defend)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Vacant

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 22%): Saxon Delafield (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 18%): Ledell Khoza (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Womens Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 15%): Vacant

Womens Strawweight (Belt Prestige: 15%): Vacant

 

 

 

Pancrase

 

Middleweight King of Pancrase (Belt Prestige: 45%): Yuki Niimura (Since November 2017, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight King of Pancrase (Belt Prestige: 42%): Anton Kuivanan (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight King of Pancrase (Belt Prestige: 38%): Gempachi Sakata (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Flyweight King of Pancrase (Belt Prestige: 26%): Vacant

Light Heavyweight King of Pancrase (Belt Prestige: 17%): Tetsu Nishio (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Road Fighting Championship

 

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 36%): Eddie Ng (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 29%): Siala-Mou Siliga (Since September 2016, 1 Defence)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 26%): Vacant

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 22%): Henrique Shiguemoto (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

TKO Major League MMA

 

Womens Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 60%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 13%): Severo Toups (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 12%): Albaric St. Jacques (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

Australian Fighting Championship

 

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 60%): Vacant

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 17%): Hoshi Friedrich (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 16%): Ben Wall (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 15%): Michael Tobin (Since January 2021, 1 Defence)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 14%): Rob Wilkinson (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 12%): Nathan Reddy (Since January 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 12%): Darwin Sagurit (Since February 2021, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 9%): Gregory Hearne (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

JEWELS

 

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Haruko Matsumara (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Atomweight (Belt Prestige: 28%): Vacant

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 18%): Vacant

 

 

 

Shooto

 

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 34%): Vacant

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 32%): Kenichiro Togashi (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Akira Okada (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 30%): Yoshiro Maeda (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 24%): Vacant

 

 

 

King of the Cage

 

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 25%): Darin Cooley (Since June 2021, Yet To Defend)

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 22%): David Burrow (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Lewis Gonzalez (Since May 2021, Yet To Defend)

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Ramiro Hernandez (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Junior Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 15%): Vacant

 

 

 

ARES Fighting Championship

 

Womens Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 60%): Vacant

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 60%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 58%): Vacant

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 54%): Vacant

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Teodoras Aukstuolis (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Adam Tomasik (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 52%): Dagomir Zimmer (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

 

 

 

CES MMA

 

Bantamweight (Belt Prestige: 53%): Randy Costa (Since March 2021, Yet To Defend

Light Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 22%): Vacant

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 22%): Eddie Arizmendi (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Lightweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant

Featherweight (Belt Prestige: 20%): Vacant)

 

 

 

Profesjonalna Liga MMA

 

Heavyweight (Belt Prestige: 18%): Kevin Szaflarski (Since March 2019, 1 Defence)

Welterweight (Belt Prestige: 15%): Bojan Velickovic (Since April 2021, Yet To Defend)

Middleweight (Belt Prestige: 14%): Karol Linowski (Since March 2019, 1 Defence)

Flyweight (Belt Prestige: 13%): Rany Saadah (Since December 2020, Yet To Defend)

Womens Atomweight (Belt Prestige: 12%): Vacant

 

 

 

CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters

 

 

 

Womens P4P #1: Amanda Nunes (UFC)

 

 

 

Womens Atomweight (#1 Mina Kurobe, CTC)

 

Mina Kurobe (#1)

Ayaka Hamasaki (#2)

Herica Tiburcio (#3)

Alesha Zappitella (#4)

Grace Cleveland (#5)

Kanna Asakura (#6)

Catherine Costigan (#7)

Kyra Batara (#8)

Naho Sugiyama (#10)

Ashley Cummins (#11)

Megumi Morioka (#12)

Alyssa Garcia (#13)

Alyse Anderson (#15)

Amber Brown (#16)

Tessa Simpson (#18)

Janaisa Morandin (#20)

Satomi Takano (#22)

Tomo Maesawa (#23)

Priscilla Gaol (#24)

Lindsey VanZandt (#25)

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight (#1 Weili Zhang, UFC)

 

Rose Namajunas (#2, #6 P4P)

Randa Markos (#14)

Tecia Torres (#16)

Karolina Kowalkiewicz (#23)

Cortney Casey (#25)

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight (#1 Jessica Andrade, UFC)

 

Joanne Calderwood (#17)

Valerie Letourneau (#18)

Gillian Robertson (#20)

 

 

 

Womens Bantamweight (#1 Amanda Nunes, UFC)

 

Aspen Ladd (#2, #10 P4P)

Raquel Pennington (#7)

Sarah Moras (#15)

 

 

 

Womens Featherweight (#1 Amanda Nunes, UFC)

 

Cris Cyborg (#2, #3 P4P)

Janay Harding (#4, #8 P4P)

Felicia Spencer (#5, #15 P4P)

Talita Nogueira (#6, #20 P4P)

Megan Anderson (#7)

Julia Budd (#8)

Kaitlin Young (#9)

Raquel Pennington (#10)

Olga Rubin (#11)

Leah Letson (#12)

Arlene Blencowe (#13)

Sinead Kavanagh (#14)

Duda Santana (#17)

Marloes Coenen (#18)

Alexis Dufresne (#19)

Gina Carano (#20)

Amanda Bell (#21)

Gabrielle Holloway (#22)

Jessica Miele (#23)

Amber Leibrock (#24)

Latoya Walker (#25)

 

 

 

Mens P4P #1: Derrick Lewis (UFC)

 

 

 

Strawweight (#1 Joseph Benavidez, CTC)

 

Joseph Benavidez (#1, #14 P4P)

Jussier da Silva (#2)

Joshua Pacio (#3)

Yasuhiro Urushitani (#4)

Haruo Ochi (#6)

Tatsuya So (#7)

Yosuke Saruta (#8)

Mikihito Yamagami (#9)

Daichi Kitakata (#10)

Ryohei Kurosawa (#11)

Kiyotaka Shimizu (#12)

Roldan Sangcha'an (#13)

Bokang Masunyane (#14)

Masayoshi Kato (#15)

Yoshitaka Naito (#16)

Ryo Hatta (#17)

Jeremy Miado (#19)

Loveth Young (#20)

Fumihiro Kitahara (#21)

Takuya Eizumi (#22)

Junji Ito (#23)

Jenel Lausa (#24)

 

 

 

Flyweight (#1 Alex Perez, UFC)

 

Joseph Benavidez (#3, #14 P4P)

Kyoji Horiguchi (#5)

Jussier da Silva (#6)

Demetrious Johnson (#12)

Tagir Ulanbekov (#15)

Malcolm Gordon (#20)

Raulian Paiva (#21)

Ali Bagautinov (#25)

 

 

 

Bantamweight (#1 Petr Yan, UFC)

 

Kyoji Horiguchi (#6)

Cory Sandhagen (#12)

John Dodson (#23)

 

 

 

Featherweight (#1 Zabit Magomedsharipov, UFC)

 

Brian Ortega (#4, #16 P4P)

A.J. McKee (#19)

 

 

 

Lightweight (#1 Conor McGregor, UFC)

 

Mairbel Taisumov (#23)

 

 

 

Welterweight (#1 Kamaru Usman, UFC)

 

Rory MacDonald (#12)

 

 

 

Middleweight (#1 Israel Adesanya, UFC)

 

Darren Till (#4, #24 P4P)

Rafael Carvalho (#18)

Anatoly Tokov (#21)

 

 

 

Light Heavyweight (#1 Johnny Walker, UFC)

 

Dominick Reyes (#12)

Corey Anderson (#18)

Misha Cirkunov (#22)

 

 

 

Heavyweight (#1 Junior Dos Santos, UFC)

 

Alexander Volkov (#4)

Aleksander Emelianenko (#23)

 

 

 

MMA in July 2021

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat will host 4 cards in the month of July, as the Grand Prix Quarter-Finals get under way.

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 29 will take place on Friday, Week 1, July in Quebec, and will feature fights in the Welterweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final match-up between Jordan Mein and Georges St. Pierre. Also on the card a Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final bout between Albert Tumenov and Ryan Ford.

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 30 will take place on Friday, Week 2, July in The Maritimes, and will feature fight in the Womens Flyweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final bout between Valerie Letourneau and Pearl Gonzalez. Also on the card a Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout between Rin Nakai, and Paige VanZant.

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 31 will take place on Friday, Week 3, July in Alberta, and will feature fights in the Featherweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout between Nate Diaz, and Martin Kampmann. Also on the card a Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout between Shuya Kamikubo, and Mark Hominick.

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 32 will take place on Friday, Week 4, July in Saskatchewan, and will feature fights in the Womens Atomweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final fight between Herica Tiburcio and Priscilla Gaol. Also on the card a Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final fight between Ayaka Hamasaki and Kelly D'Angelo.

 

 

 

Ultimate Fighting Championship

 

The UFC will host 3 cards in July.

 

 

 

UFC on ESPN: Adesanya vs. Costa II will take place Saturday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a UFC Middleweight Title fight between champion Israel Adesanya, and challenger Paulo Costa. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou.

 

UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Murphy will take place Saturday, Week 2, July. The card will be headlined by a UFC Womens Flyweight Title fight between champion Jessica Andrade, and challenger Lauren Murphy. Also on the card a UFC Womens Strawweight Title Fight between champion Weili Zhang, and challenger Angela Hill.

 

UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Covington II will take place Saturday, Week 3, July. The card will be headlined by a UFC Welterweigth Title fight between champion Kamaru Usman, and challenger Colby Covington. Also on the card a Welterweight fight between Diego Sanchez, and Jorge Masvidal.

 

 

 

Bellator MMA

 

Bellator will host 1 card in July

 

 

 

Bellator 263: Bader vs. Vassell III will take place Friday, week 3, July. The card will be headlined by a Bellator Heavyweight Title fight between champion Ryan Bader, and challenger Linton Vassell. Also on the card a Heavyweight battle between Fedor Emelianenko, and Josh Barnett.

 

 

 

Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki

 

KSW will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

KSW 59: The Immortals will take place on Saturday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a KSW Middleweight Title fight between champion Mamed Khalidov, and challenger Scott Askham. Also on the card a KSW Welterweight Title fight between champion Roberto Soldic, and challenger Patrik Kincl.

 

 

 

ONE Championship

 

ONE will host 2 cards in July.

 

 

 

ONE Counterpunch will take place on Friday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a ONE Interim Womens Atomweight Title fight between champion Nong Stamp, and challenger Asha Roka. Also on the card a Welterweight fight between Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Keith Berry.

 

ONE Buzzsaw will take place on Friday, Week 4, July. The card will be headlined by a ONE Heavyweight Title fight between champion Fabricio Werdum, and challenger Amir Aliakbari. Also on the card a Bantamweight fight between John Lineker, and Kevin Belignon.

 

 

 

Absolute Championship Akhmat

 

The ACA will host 2 cards in July.

 

 

 

ACA 124: Oliveira vs. Leone will take place on Saturday, Week 2, July. The card will be headlined by an ACA Bantamweight Title fight between champion Daniel Oliveira, and challenger Anthony Leone. Also on the card a Lightweight Fight between Rashid Magomedov, and Artem Reznikov.

 

ACA 125: Nunes vs. Yagshimuradov will take place on Saturday, Week 4, July. The card will be headlined by an ACA Light Heavyweight title fight between champion Max Nunes, and challenger Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov. Also on the card a Bantamweight bout between Rodrigo Praia, and Dileno Lopes.

 

 

 

Brave Combat Federation

 

Brave will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Professional Fighters League

 

The PFL will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

PFL: Reyno vs. Palmer will take place on Friday, Week 2, July. The card will be headlined by a PFL Featherweight Title fight between champion Gaston Reyno, and challenger Lance Palmer. Also on the card a Lightweight bout between Gray Maynard and Dakota Cochrane.

 

 

 

Rizin Fighting Federation

 

Rizin will host no fight cards in July.

 

 

 

DEEP

 

DEEP will host 2 cards in July.

 

 

 

DEEP Superlative will take place on Sunday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a Middleweight Bout between Ryo Kawamura and Shinichi Shioya. Also on the card a Middleweight bout between Yosai Yoshitomi and Seihachi Ooka.

 

DEEP POwer will take place on Sunday, Week 3, July. The card will be headlined by a DEEP Strawweight Title Fight between champion Xiaobo Ming, and challenger Manas Yuvavas. Also on the card a fight between Jeffrey Randleman and Alex Thomas for the vacant DEEP Megaton Title.

 

 

 

Cage Warriors

 

Cage Warriors will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Legacy Fighting Alliance

 

The LFA will host 2 cards in July.

 

 

 

LFA 111: Izquierdo vs. Dugulubgov II will take place on Saturday, Week 1, July. The Card will be headlined by an LFA Lightweight Title fight between champion Yoislandy Izquierdo, and challenger Ozzy Dugulubgov. Also on the card a Welterweight match-up between Josh Burkman, and Matt Dixon.

 

LFA 112: Jackson vs. Herrera will take place on Satuday, Week 3, July. The card will be headlined by an LFA Welterweight Title fight between champion Demarques Jackson, and challenger Alvaro Herrera. Also on the card a Lightweight bout between A.J. Agazarm, and Robert Watley.

 

 

 

M-1 Global

 

M-1 will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Fight Exclusive Night

 

FEN will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Titan FC

 

Titan FC will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Invicta Fighting Championship

 

Invicta will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

OKTAGON MMA

 

OKTAGON will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Taura MMA

 

Taura will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

Taura MMA 15 will take place on Saturday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a fight between Gesias Cavalcante and Allan Zuniga for the vacant Taura MMA Lightweight Title. Also on the card a battle between Eric Spicely, and Alex Pereira for the vacant Taura MMA Middleweight Title.

 

 

 

Jungle Fight Championship

 

Jungle Fight will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Russian Cagefighting Championship

 

The RCC will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

RCC 10 will take place on Sunday, Week 3, July. The card will be headlined by an RCC Lightweight Title fight between champion Eduard Vartanyan, and challenger Nariman Abbasov. Also on the card a battle between Anton Vyazigin and Sultan Murtazaliev for the vacant RCC Heavyweight Title.

 

 

 

Superior Challenge

 

SC will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

SC 23: Aggression will take place on Friday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by an SC Featherweight Title Fight between champion Khamzat Dalgiev, against challenger Artem Lobov. Also on the card a SC Welterweight Title fight between champion Thomas Robertsen, and challenger Adam Proctor.

 

 

 

Fight Nights Global

 

FNG will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide

 

The EFC will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Pancrase

 

Pancrase will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

Road Fighting Championship

 

Road will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

Road FC Survivors will take place on Saturday, Week 3, July. The card will be headlined by a Lightweight fight between Shamil Zavurov, and Dong Hyun Ma. Also on the card a Middleweight contest between Quan Chen, and Vikrant Deol.

 

 

 

TKO Major League MMA

 

TKO will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

TKO 53: No Surrender will take place on Friday, Week 2, July. The card will be headlined by a TKO Featherweight Title fight between champion Severo Toups, and challenger Brunelle Brady. Also on the card a Middleweight fight between Bay Breault, and Roselin Castille.

 

 

 

Australian Fighting Championship

 

AFC will host no cards in July.

 

 

 

JEWELS

 

JEWELS will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

JEWELS 31 will take place on Saturday, Week 2, July. The card will be headlined by a battle between Fumiko Miki and Fumie Nakanishi for the vacant JEWELS Bantamweight Title. Also on the card a Bantamweight fight between Saya Hiraki and Eiko Rice paddy.

 

 

 

Shooto

 

Shooto will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

Shooto Survivors will take place on Saturday, Week 2, July. The card will be headlined by a Middleweight bout between Yuki Kondo, and Kenta Takagi. Also on the card a Featherweight battle between Atsushi Yamamoto and Manabu Inoue.

 

 

 

King of the Cage

 

The KOTC will host 2 cards in July.

 

 

 

KOTC Civil War will take place on Friday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a KOTC Welterweight Title fight between champion Lewis Gonzalez, and challenger Omar Johnson. Also on the card a Lightweight fight between Chris Tickle, and Daniel Head.

 

KOTC Forever will take place on Friday, Week 4, July. The Card will be headlined by a KOTC Bantamweight Title fight between champion Ramiro Hernandez, and challenger Mike Santiago. Also on the card a Junior Flyweight bout between Will Campuzano, and Tyler Shinn.

 

 

 

ARES Fighting Championship

 

ARES will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

ARES FC 5 will take place on Saturday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a battle between Karla Benitez and Kamila Porczyk for the vacant ARES FC Womens Flyweight Title. Also on the card a clash between Eric Shelton and Marko Kovacevic for the vacant ARES FC Flyweight Title.

 

 

 

CES MMA

 

CES MMA will host 1 card in July.

 

 

 

CES MMA 63 will take place on Satuday, Week 1, July. The card will be headlined by a battle between Daniel Spohn and Austen Heidlage for the vacant CES MMA Light Heavyweight Title. Also on the card a battle between Gil de Freitas and Herman Terrado for the vacant CES MMA Welterweight Title.

 

 

 

Profesjonalna Liga MMA

 

PLMMA will host no cards in July.

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</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Friday, Week 1, July 2021</strong></p></div><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><strong>Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Jordan "Young Gun" Mein (33-13, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Underdog: +250) vs. Georges "Rush" St. Pierre (28-2, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -320)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Jordan Mein is a mixed martial artist, who loves to strike, with strong boxing, and leg kicks, and good footwork. He can bully opponents in the clinch, and stop a takedown, but his ground game isn't much to write home about. He owns victories over Christien Lavoie by Unanimous Decision, and Chad Laprise by TKO to reach this stage of the tournament. Georges St. Pierre is a highly trained mixed martial artist, who is dangerous anywhere in the fight. He has crisp, powerful striking, but prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, and get them to the ground, where he can grind out results with smothering control, while utilizing devastating ground and pound, or submissions. He holds victories over Brock Jardine by Unanimous Decision, and Jonathan Meunier by submission to get to this stage of the tournament.</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><strong>Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Albert "Eistein" Tumenov (23-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -180) vs. "The Real Deal" Ryan Ford (24-5, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +140)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Albert Tumenov is an excellent striker, that has great power and footwork. Primarily a counter puncher, Tumenov also uses feints and switches to surprise opponents with his powerful head kicks. Tumenov came into the tournament as a replacement for Warlley Alves, who failed a drug test, and defeated Nate Diaz by TKO in just 48 seconds to qualify for the Quarter-Final. Ryan Ford is a crisp, powerful boxer, with good footwork. He has decent takedowns, and will look for submissions on the ground. He has earned victories over Rick Story by Knock Out, and Sheldon Westcott by Unanimous Decision to get to this spot in the tournament.</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>Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Rory "Red King" MacDonald (22-7-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tristan "Boondock" Connelly (15-7, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +950)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Rory MacDonald is a highly trained fighter in every aspect of mixed martial arts, and is dangerous from anywhere in the fight, whether using his highly technical, and powerful striking, his wrestling and takedowns, or his slick Jiu-Jitsu game, with either ground and pound, or submissions. MacDonald knocked out Igor Fernandes in the opening round, but was surprisingly upset by Michael Hill by TKO in the Championship Second Round. Tristan Connelly isn't much of a striker, but can brutalize with knees from the Thai clinch. He needs to get opponents to the ground, where he has a strong positional Jiu-Jitsu game, and deadly submissions. Connelly knocked out Tommy King in the opening round of the tournament, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Matt Dwyer in the Championship Second Round.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: "Funky" Ben Askren (21-2-1NC, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -730) vs. Michael "The Mercenary" Hill (13-5-1, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +580)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Ben Askren is a decent technical boxer, but prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, and constantly look for powerful takedowns, where he can control from on top. He owns victories over Jake Matthews by submission, and over Ismail Naurdiev by Unanimous Decision to get to this point in the tournament. Michael Hill was definately never predicted to get this far in the tournament. He has some crisp, powerful striking, and a decent enough Jiu-Jitsu game, but not nearly on the level of the higher seeds in the tournament. He won a Unanimous Decision over Andrew McInnes in the opening round, and then scored the biggest upset in CTC so far, when he TKOed Rory MacDonald in just 1:31 in the Championship Second Round to get to the Quarter-Final.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "The Celtic Kid" Jake Matthews (18-5, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -650) vs. Chad "The Disciple" Laprise (14-5, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +510)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Jake Matthews is a decent technical striker with good leg kicks, but he can bully opponents in the clinch, and on the ground he has a good submission game from on top. Matthews was submitted by Ben Askren in the opening round, then submitted Tommy King in the first round of the #1 Contender Bracket. Chad Laprise is an excellent technical striker, who has started to develope some power in his punches. He has good wrestling, and takedown defence, but not much of a game on the ground, offensively, or defensively. Laprise won a Unanimous Decision over Derek Boyle in the opening round, but lost by TKO to Jordan Mein in the Championship Second Round.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Michael "Venom" Page (18-2, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -380) vs. Sheldon Westcott (10-4-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +300)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Michael Page is a devastating striker, with excellent power, and technique, and good footwork. He has good takedown, and submission defence, but his ground game is just about getting back to his feet. MVP was upset by Matt Riddle in the opening round, losing a Unanimous Decision, then won a Unanimous Decision over Raimond Magomedaliev in the first round of the #1 Contender Bracket. Sheldon Westcott has some decent technical boxing, but prefers to get fights to the ground, where he can work a decent submission game. He submitted Peter Davenport in the opening round, before losing a Unanimous Decision to Ryan Ford in the Championship Second Round.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Brock Jardine (13-7, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +150) vs. Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger (32-14, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Favorite: -190)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Brock Jardine is a decent technical boxer, but his big asset is his wrestling, that he uses to get opponents down to the ground, where he can control from on top. Jardine lost a Unanimous Decision to Georges St. Pierre in the opening round, then submitted Derek Boyle in the #1 Contender Bracket First Round. Jake Ellenberger has power in his hands, but his real strength is his powerful wrestling, and top game, where he can grind out results, or work ground and pound or submissions. Ellenberger lost a Unanimous Decision to Matt Dwyer in the opening round, then submitted Peter Davenport in the #1 Contender Bracket first round.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Ismail "The Austrian Wonderboy" Naurdiev (21-5, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Sam Boult (10-3, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Ismail Naurdiev loves to strike, he has massive power in his punches, and a wide array of unorthodox kicks. He has excellent takedown defence, but if the fight does go to the ground, he's no slouch either, both defensively strong, and attacking with ground and pound or submissions. He won a Unanimous Decision over Raimond Magomedaliev in the opening round, but lost a Unanimous Decision to Ben Askren in the Championship Second Round. Sam Boult is a decent boxer, with powerful high kicks. His real strength is on the ground, where he can work a slick submission game, especially from the bottom of guard. Boult won a Split Decision over Ergys Sigeta in the opening round, but lost by knock out to Shane Campbell in the Championship Second Round.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: "Shaolin" Shane Campbell (17-8, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -230) vs. Matt Dwyer (11-4, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +180)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Shane Campbell 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 ground. His ground an pound on top is brutal, but the rest of his ground game is relies on stalling for a standup. Campbell won by TKO over Brennan Ward in the opeing round, then knocked out Sam Boult in the Second Round. Matt Dwyer is an athletic kick boxer, but lacks some major technical tools. His clinch game is his best weapon. Dwyer won a Unanimous Decision over Jake Ellenberger in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Tristan Connelly in the Championship Second Round.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Igor "Chatubinha" Fernandes (22-8, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Favorite: -1050) vs. Jonathan "District" Meunier (9-2, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +830)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Igor Fernandes has heavy hands, but it is his ground game, and overpowering wrestling ability that make him dangerous. He is deadly from anywhere on the ground, either with ground and pound or submissions. Fernandes was knocked out by Rory MacDonald in the opening round, but submitted Brennan Ward in the first round of the #1 Contender Bracket. Jonathan Meunier is a decent striker, with good footwork, if taken down he can hunt submissions from the bottom of guard, but his skill on the ground is very limited. He submitted Themba Gorimbo in the opening round, then was submitted by Georges St. Pierre in the Championship Second Round.</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><span style="text-decoration:underline;">PRELIMINARY CARD</span></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Themba "The Answer" Gorimbo (8-3, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Favorite: -1130) vs. Ergys Sigeta (5-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +900)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Themba Gorimbo has absolutely obliterating power in his punches, coupled with overpowering wrestling, brutal ground and pound, and the ability to look for submissions from the bottom of guard, he is dangerous from everywhere in the fight. He was submitted by Jonathan Meunier in the opening round, but knocked out Andrew McInnes in the first round of the #1 Contender Bracket. Ergys Sigeta has powerful punches, and decent high kicks, and takedown defence. If the fight does get to the ground, he can use submissions from bottom, or ground and pound from on top. He lost a Split Decision to Sam Boult in the opening round, but won a Unanimous Decision over Christien Savoie in the first round of the #1 Contender Bracket.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Light Heavyweight Bout: Darko Stosic (14-5, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -570) vs. Brian "The Predator" Rogers (14-11, 0-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +450)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Darko Stosic is a kickboxing protege of Mirko Cro Cop, who has heavy hands, but prefers to attack with his wide array of unorthdox kicks, including a devastating powerful high kicks. Stosic is coming off a fourth round submission loss to Tomasz Narkun, failing in the bid to capture the KSW Light Heavyweight Title. Brian Rogers is a powerful striker, with quick hands and hard kicks, and is a major threat standing, but he has little defence on the ground. He is coming off a knock out loss to Wagner Prado in the first round of the #1 Contender Bracket.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

</p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Light Heavyweight Bout: Michal "The Hammer" Oleksiejczuk (14-5-1NC, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -320) vs. Karl "King" Albrektsson (9-5, 0-2 CTC, Underdog: +250)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p>

Michal Oleksiejczuk is a kickboxer, with a devastating array of strikes, with massively powerful leg kicks. He has good takedown and submission defence. He is coming off a first round TKO loss to Mike Rodriguez that saw him cut from the UFC. Karl Albrektsson is a decent technical boxer, but prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, and get the fight to the ground where he can control from on top. He is coming off a submission loss to Matt Clempner in the first round of the #1 Contender Bracket.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

The #1 Contender Round fight between Nate Diaz and Martin Kampmann will headline CTC #31, Diaz could not be ready for this date.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Weigh-In Results</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jordan Mein (170 lbs) vs. Georges St. Pierre (170 lbs)</p><p>

Albert Tumenov (170 lbs) vs. Ryan Ford (170 lbs)</p><p>

Rory MacDonald (170 lbs) vs. Tristan Connelly (170 lbs)</p><p>

Ben Askren (170 lbs) vs. Michael Hill (170 lbs)</p><p>

Jake Matthews (170 lbs) vs. Chad Laprise (170 lbs)</p><p>

Michael Page (170 lbs) vs. Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs)</p><p>

Brock Jardine (170 lbs) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs)</p><p>

Ismail Naurdiev (170 lbs) vs. Sam Boult (170 lbs)</p><p>

Shane Campbell (170 lbs) vs. Matt Dwyer (170 lbs)</p><p>

Igor Fernandes (170 lbs) vs. Jonathan Meunier (170 lbs)</p><p> </p><p>

Themba Gorimbo (170 lbs) vs. Ergys Sigeta (170 lbs)</p><p>

Darko Stosic (205 lbs) vs. Brian Rogers (205 lbs)</p><p>

Michal Oleksiejczuk (205 lbs) vs. Karl Albrektsson (205 lbs)</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>

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<strong>Canadian Tournament Combat 29 Full Fight Card</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WW Champ: Jordan Mein vs. Georges St. Pierre</p><p>

WW Champ: Albert Tumenov vs. Ryan Ford</p><p>

WW #1: Rory MacDonald vs. Tristan Connelly</p><p>

WW Champ: Ben Askren vs. Michael Hill</p><p>

WW #1: Jake Matthews vs. Chad Laprise</p><p>

WW #1: Michael Page vs. Sheldon Westcott</p><p>

WW #1: Brock Jardine vs. Jake Ellenberger</p><p>

WW #1: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Sam Boult</p><p>

WW Champ: Shane Campbell vs. Matt Dwyer</p><p>

WW #1: Igor Fernandes vs. Jonathan Meunier</p><p> </p><p>

WW #1: Themba Gorimbo vs. Ergys Sigeta</p><p>

LHW: Darko Stosic vs. Brian Rogers</p><p>

LHW: Michal Oleksiejczuk vs. Karl Albrektsson</p>

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<p>WW Champ: Jordan Mein vs.<strong> Georges St. Pierre</strong></p><p>

WW Champ: <strong>Albert Tumenov </strong>vs. Ryan Ford</p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Rory MacDonald</strong> vs. Tristan Connelly</p><p>

WW Champ: <strong>Ben Askren</strong> vs. Michael Hill</p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Jake Matthews</strong> vs. Chad Laprise</p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Michael Page</strong> vs. Sheldon Westcott</p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Brock Jardine</strong> vs. Jake Ellenberger</p><p>

WW #1:<strong> Ismail Naurdiev</strong> vs. Sam Boult</p><p>

WW Champ: Shane Campbell vs. <strong>Matt Dwyer</strong></p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Igor Fernandes</strong> vs. Jonathan Meunier</p><p> </p><p>

WW #1:<strong> Themba Gorimbo</strong> vs. Ergys Sigeta</p><p>

LHW: <strong>Darko Stosic </strong>vs. Brian Rogers</p><p>

LHW: <strong>Michal Oleksiejczuk</strong> vs. Karl Albrektsson</p>

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 1, July 2021

 

 

 

Live From Montreal, Quebec

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Michal "The Hammer" Oleksiejczuk (14-5-1NC, 0-0 CTC, From: Barki, Poland, Favorite: -320) vs. Karl "King" Albrektsson (9-5, 0-2 CTC, From: Sweden, Underdog: +250)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Michal 'The Hammer' Oleksiejczuk battles Karl 'King' Albrektsson.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Albrektsson misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Oleksiejczuk attacks with a jab and a good kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:33) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) Albrektsson hits a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) Oleksiejczuk scores with a brace of jabs but doesn't reach with a hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Oleksiejczuk slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right jab and a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Oleksiejczuk forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Albrektsson lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:14) Oleksiejczuk can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Moving forward constantly, Oleksiejczuk is pressuring Albrektsson.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Albrektsson misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Oleksiejczuk fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:29) Albrektsson misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a pair of right jabs that are followed by a good left hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Oleksiejczuk studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Oleksiejczuk comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Albrektsson hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Oleksiejczuk uses a right jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Albrektsson scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Oleksiejczuk hits a jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 10:37) Oleksiejczuk rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Oleksiejczuk comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Oleksiejczuk looks to pressure Albrektsson, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) A jab is wide from Oleksiejczuk, but then he catches Albrektsson with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Oleksiejczuk misses a jab but hits a glancing high kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Albrektsson lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Albrektsson misses with a big right hand, allowing Oleksiejczuk to counter with a quick right jab and a thumping kick to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 09:30) Oleksiejczuk steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:30) Oleksiejczuk moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 09:30) Oleksiejczuk throws a three-punch combo but Albrektsson defends against all of them.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Albrektsson counters a leg kick with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Albrektsson moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Showing good hand speed, Oleksiejczuk lands two out of a flurry of three punches but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:49) Albrektsson may have been setting up to shoot, but Oleksiejczuk aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 07:49) Oleksiejczuk fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Albrektsson with a beautiful left uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 07:49) Albrektsson is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 07:40) Oleksiejczuk starts pounding away on Albrektsson, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 07:40) Oleksiejczuk unloads with big lefts and lands a few powerful shots.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) Oleksiejczuk pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Albrektsson tries to pull guard on Oleksiejczuk but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 06:47) Oleksiejczuk pounds away and Albrektsson struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 1 - 06:32) Oleksiejczuk pounds away but Albrektsson deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 1 - 06:12) Oleksiejczuk blocks Albrektsson as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) Oleksiejczuk pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:34) Albrektsson tries to move to guard, but Oleksiejczuk doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 05:20) Oleksiejczuk pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) Albrektsson tries to move to guard, but Oleksiejczuk doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Oleksiejczuk unloads with some left hands, but Albrektsson deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Albrektsson tries to move to guard, but Oleksiejczuk doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Oleksiejczuk fires off some lefts, but Albrektsson isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Albrektsson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Taking a few gulps of breath, Oleksiejczuk is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Albrektsson is limping slightly.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Albrektsson shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Oleksiejczuk has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Time slips away as Albrektsson successfully keeps Oleksiejczuk stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Albrektsson looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Oleksiejczuk allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Oleksiejczuk ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Albrektsson begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Oleksiejczuk doesn't let Albrektsson get his leg free, and so half guard remains in place.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Oleksiejczuk tries to get full guard on Albrektsson but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Albrektsson begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Oleksiejczuk comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Albrektsson in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Albrektsson blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Albrektsson pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Oleksiejczuk tries to get full guard on Albrektsson but doesn't get anywhere.

(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 agreed that Oleksiejczuk is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Michal 'The Hammer' Oleksiejczuk is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Michal 'The Hammer' Oleksiejczuk defeats Karl 'King' Albrektsson (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Michael Oleksiejczuk gives a name-check to everyone at Pancrase Gym Sweden, 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 Vinny Magalhaes would be someone he'd like to compete against.

 

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Darko Stosic (14-5, 0-0 CTC, From: Belgrade, Serbia, Favorite: -570) vs. Brian "The Predator" Rogers (14-11, 0-2 CTC, From: Independence, Ohio, Underdog: +450)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Darko Stosic goes up against Brian 'The Predator' Rogers.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters both weighed in at 205lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Stosic is much bigger.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Moving forward constantly, Rogers is pressuring Stosic.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Stosic hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) A jab lands from Rogers but then can't connect with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Rogers comes forward, walking down Stosic.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Stosic hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Rogers throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Rogers comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Stosic lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Stosic buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Rogers connects with a jab but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Rogers comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Stosic manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Rogers hits a left jab and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Rogers moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Stosic into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Stosic fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Rogers throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Rogers doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:14) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 11:16) Rogers moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Stosic into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:16) Stosic scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 11:16) Attacking with a quick flurry, Rogers lands two of four punches but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Stosic looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Rogers throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Stosic comes in and grabs Rogers in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Stosic attempts to wrestle Rogers to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Stosic gets the takedown! Rogers pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:15) Stosic tries to smother Rogers but can't keep control long enough.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) Rogers glances an elbow strike off the top of the head of Stosic.

(Rd 1 - 09:54) Stosic throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Stosic starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Rogers tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) The scramble sees Rogers up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Stosic catches Rogers with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:59) Rogers is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) Stosic catches Rogers with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Stosic smothers Rogers up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Stosic hits Rogers, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 07:09) Referee Marc Goddard thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Rogers stalks forward, pressuring Stosic.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Stosic fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Rogers hits two left jabs and then he catches Stosic with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Stosic hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Rogers knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Stosic, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Rogers unloads with massive right hands and Stosic is getting destroyed!

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Referee Marc Goddard is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) The winner, by TKO; Brian Rogers!

 

 

 

Official Result: Brian 'The Predator' Rogers defeats Darko Stosic (TKO (Strikes) in 8:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Brian Rogers thanks everyone connected to Strong Style Fight Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says he knows this result is a shock but that it shows what can happen when you believe in yourself.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Themba "The Answer" Gorimbo (8-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Masvingo, Zimbabwe, Favorite: -1130) vs. Ergys Sigeta (5-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +900)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo competes against Ergys Sigeta in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Gorimbo comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Sigeta hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Stepping in, Gorimbo throws five quick punches, four of which land, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Sigeta uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. Gorimbo is off-target with a jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Gorimbo may have been setting up to shoot, but Sigeta aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Sigeta can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Gorimbo comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Sigeta hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Gorimbo lands two jabs and then he hits Sigeta with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Sigeta steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Gorimbo hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Sigeta lands a left hand and then he hits Gorimbo with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Sigeta hits a left jab and also nails a right cross. Gorimbo nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Gorimbo comes forward, walking down Sigeta.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Sigeta hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Gorimbo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:42) Sigeta rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Gorimbo shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Gorimbo can't get past the sprawl of Sigeta and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Sigeta scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. Gorimbo lands a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) As he backs off it becomes clear that Gorimbo is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 10:59) Sigeta lands a hard right hand, sending Gorimbo down to the canvas!

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Sigeta knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Gorimbo, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Sigeta pounds away and Gorimbo is in serious trouble!

(Rd 1 - 10:30) Sigeta attempts to armbar Gorimbo from side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:30) Gorimbo fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 1 - 09:58) Gorimbo tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Sigeta tries to ensnare Gorimbo in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Gorimbo doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) Sigeta blocks Gorimbo as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Sigeta attempts an americana.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Gorimbo fights off the americana attempt.

(Rd 1 - 08:42) Sigeta blocks Gorimbo as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) Sigeta tries to lock Gorimbo in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) Gorimbo blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Gorimbo tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) Sigeta attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) Gorimbo stops Sigeta from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Gorimbo tries to pull guard on Sigeta but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 07:08) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Gorimbo comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Sigeta lands a jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Gorimbo immediately backs up against the cage and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 06:50) A big right hand catches Gorimbo flush and snaps his head back!

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Sigeta tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but Gorimbo avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Sigeta lands a hard right hand right through the guard, sending Gorimbo down to the canvas!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Sigeta knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Gorimbo, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Sigeta pounds away, Gorimbo is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Referee Herb Dean pulls Sigeta away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Ergys Sigeta takes the win by TKO!

 

 

 

Official Result: Ergys Sigeta defeats Themba 'The Answer' Gorimbo (TKO (Strikes) in 8:44 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Ergys Sigeta praises his team at Revolution Fight Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Ergys Sigeta gives a show of respect to his opponent. Ergys Sigeta was great here, everything about him says star power.

 

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World

 

 

 

Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Igor "Chatubinha" Fernandes (22-8, 1-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -1050) vs. Jonathan "District" Meunier (9-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Quebec City, Quebec, Underdog: +830)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes fights Jonathan 'District' Meunier.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Marc Goddard will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Marcos Rosales.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Both fighters came in at the same weight at yesterday's weigh ins, but Meuiner clearly has a significant weight advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Meuiner, 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) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) A jab is wide from Meuiner, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) Meuiner throws an attempted hook to the body but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Fernandes comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Fernandes gets hold of a leg but Meuiner remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) With Meuiner not going down, Fernandes settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) With Meuiner stuck against the cage, Fernandes tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Fernandes tries to ensnare Meuiner in a kneebar.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Meuiner gets caught by the kneebar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Igor Fernandes takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes defeats Jonathan 'District' Meunier (Submission (Kneebar) in 2:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Igor Fernandes gives a name-check to everyone at X-Gym, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says he is delighted at catching Meunier as he did a lot of work on leg submissions during training. The camera loves Igor Fernandes, so even when he has nothing notable to say he still benefits from these post-fight interviews.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Shaolin" Shane Campbell (17-8, 2-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -230) vs. Matt Dwyer (11-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Underdog: +180)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Shaolin' Shane Campbell takes on Matt Dwyer.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:49) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 14:13) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:13) Dwyer misses with a big right hand, allowing Campbell to counter with a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) Campbell lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) Dwyer hits a couple of jabs and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:11) Shoulders hunched, Campbell studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Campbell is off target with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) Dwyer doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Campbell lands a nice high roundhouse kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Dwyer uses a left jab and also hits a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Campbell wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Without hesitation, Dwyer goes to finish Campbell off with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Campbell is back up too fast though.

(Rd 1 - 11:35) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 11:13) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:13) Campbell hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook. Dwyer scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:04) Campbell is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him!

(Rd 1 - 11:04) A vicious right hand from Dwyer drops Campbell! He is knocked out!

(Rd 1 - 10:52) By knock out, the winner is Matt Dwyer!

 

 

 

Official Result: Matt Dwyer defeats 'Shaolin' Shane Campbell (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Matt Dwyer thanks everyone connected to Zugec Ultimate Martial Arts for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. Matt Dwyer says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Shane Campbell.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Ismail "The Austrian Wonderboy" Naurdiev (21-5, 1-1 CTC, From: Salzburg, Austria, Favorite: -1200) vs. Sam Boult (10-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Sheffield, England, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Ismail 'The Austrian Wonderboy' Naurdiev goes up against Sam Boult.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Nelson Hamilton, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Naurdiev scores with two punches out of a flurry and then scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Boult is off target with a left jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) Naurdiev tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! The only reason he is still upright is that he's now slumped against the cage! Here comes Boult, he knows that this is a chance to finish!

(Rd 1 - 14:38) Boult unleashes a right high kick but Naurdiev ducks under it.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Circling back to the center, Naurdiev looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) Naurdiev steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) Boult fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) Naurdiev hits a left jab and then he hits Boult with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Naurdiev comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Boult misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Naurdiev comes in fast with three quick punches, landing one of them, and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Naurdiev forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Boult hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Naurdiev lands a jab and then he catches Boult with a beautiful right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Boult looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him! He winds up backed against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Naurdiev goes under the guard and nails Boult with a right uppercut! What a shot!

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Boult 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 - 12:26) Naurdiev quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Boult!

(Rd 1 - 12:26) Incredibly, Boult holds on and survives an arsenal of vicious stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 12:05) Boult keeps Naurdiev back with an up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) In comes Naurdiev looking to get some form of ground control.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) Naurdiev comes around the raised legs and gets side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Naurdiev attempts to kimura Boult from side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Boult blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 10:58) Naurdiev blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:38) Naurdiev tries to lock Boult in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 10:38) Boult fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Boult tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) Naurdiev tries to lock Boult in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) Boult fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Boult tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Naurdiev tries to lock Boult in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Boult stops Naurdiev from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Naurdiev blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) Boult chooses to shoot in on Naurdiev.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) Boult couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Naurdiev hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) Unable to complete the takedown, Boult instead pushes Naurdiev up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:27) Naurdiev is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 08:14) Boult hits Naurdiev, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Boult smothers Naurdiev against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 07:41) Naurdiev is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) Boult smothers Naurdiev against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 07:05) Naurdiev is trapped against the cage and Boult hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 06:54) Boult tries to keep Naurdiev up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Naurdiev works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 06:27) Naurdiev attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 06:27) Boult misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:27) Naurdiev connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 06:17) Naurdiev is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 06:06) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Boult shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Naurdiev almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Boult has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Unable to complete the takedown, Boult instead pushes Naurdiev up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) Naurdiev is trapped against the cage and Boult punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Boult tries to dirty box Naurdiev, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Naurdiev forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Boult tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Naurdiev hits a left jab and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Boult immediately backs away and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Naurdiev lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Boult partially blocked it!

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Back-pedalling further, Boult ends up backed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Naurdiev comes in close and smashes Boult with a right hand! Down he goes! He is out!

(Rd 1 - 04:04) The winner, by knock out, is Ismail 'The Austrian Wonderboy' Naurdiev!

 

 

 

Official Result: Ismail 'The Austrian Wonderboy' Naurdiev defeats Sam Boult (Knock Out (Punch) in 10:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ismail Naurdiev gives a name-check to everyone at Sanford MMA, 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 Rory MacDonald would be someone he'd like to compete against.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Brock Jardine (13-7, 1-1 CTC, From: Orem, Utah, Underdog: +150) vs. Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenburger (32-14, 1-1 CTC, From: Omaha, Nebraska, Favorite: -190)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Brock Jardine takes on Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Jardine lands two jabs but misses with a right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Ellenberger uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Jardine hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Ellenberger hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Jardine moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Ellenberger into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Ellenberger hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) A one-two from Jardine fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Jardine misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Ellenberger to attack with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Jardine misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Jardine is off target with a pair of jabs but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Ellenberger lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Jardine attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Ellenberger lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Jardine throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Jardine looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Ellenberger, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Jardine can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Ellenberger with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) Ellenberger hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) Jardine hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Ellenberger comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Jardine scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Ellenberger fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Jardine with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) Jardine lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) Ellenberger hits a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) Jardine misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ellenberger attacks with a left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:13) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:13) Jardine misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) Ellenberger slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) Jardine hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:44) Ellenberger lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Jardine comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Ellenberger hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) A jab lands from Jardine but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Moving forward constantly, Ellenberger is pressuring Jardine.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) Jardine hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) A one-two from Ellenberger fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Jardine misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) For the first time, Jardine is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) Moving forward constantly, Ellenberger is pressuring Jardine.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) Jardine lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) Ellenberger connects with two left hands and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Ellenberger is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 06:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:04) Jardine misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Ellenberger to attack with a couple of jabs that are followed by a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 05:50) Ellenberger rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) Ellenberger comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) Ellenberger steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Jardine.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) Ellenberger can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Ellenberger steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Jardine hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Ellenberger lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 05:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Ellenberger slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hand to the body that is too short.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Ellenberger moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Jardine into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Jardine lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Ellenberger connects with a nice jab and then he catches Jardine with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Ellenberger moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Jardine into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Jardine hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Ellenberger throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Jardine scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Ellenberger hits a jab and also nails a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Jardine hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Ellenberger knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Jardine, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Ellenberger tries to pound on Jardine, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Ellenberger throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Jardine tries to move to guard, but Ellenberger doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Ellenberger throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Jardine tries to move to guard, but Ellenberger doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Ellenberger pounds away on Jardine, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Jardine tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and Ellenberger has his back!

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Ellenberger pounds away and Jardine is having serious difficulty surviving them!

(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 agreed that Ellenberger is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger defeats Brock Jardine (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jake Ellenberger gives a name-check to everyone at Kings MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Jake Ellenberger says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Brock Jardine. He knows how to talk himself up, and certainly benefits from getting a live microphone in front of him.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Michael "Venom" Page (18-2, 1-1 CTC, From: London, England, Favorite: -380) vs. Sheldon Westcott (10-4-1, 1-1 CTC, From: St. Albert, Alberta, Underdog: +300)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Michael 'Venom' Page takes on Sheldon Westcott.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) MVP stalks forward, pressuring Westcott.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Westcott hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) MVP lands a flurry of four quick punches but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) MVP comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Westcott fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Westcott falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Stepping in, MVP lands three quick punches but Westcott evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 12:28) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 11:52) A jab is wide from MVP, but then he hits Westcott with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) Westcott looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) MVP doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 11:32) Westcott seizes the chance and grabs MVP into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) Westcott is trying to push MVP so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) Westcott achieves it, pinning MVP to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) MVP takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Westcott hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) Westcott smothers MVP up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 1 - 10:09) Westcott pins MVP up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) With MVP stuck against the cage, Westcott tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) MVP stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Westcott against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) MVP breaks the grapple and steps back toward the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:12) MVP hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 09:00) MVP comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:00) Westcott throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:00) MVP can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 08:20) MVP forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:20) Westcott throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:20) MVP fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) MVP comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Westcott manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) MVP uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:42) MVP can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) MVP moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Westcott into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Westcott hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) MVP lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:09) Westcott chooses to shoot in on MVP.

(Rd 1 - 07:09) Westcott couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while MVP hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 07:09) With MVP not going down, Westcott settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) Westcott smothers MVP up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) Nothing really happens for the next thirty seconds, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Westcott smothers MVP against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 1 - 06:11) MVP is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 1 - 06:11) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) MVP is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) MVP is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) MVP looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) MVP lands a jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) MVP lands a jab and then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) MVP stalks forward, pressuring Westcott.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Westcott hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) A jab lands from MVP but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Westcott hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) MVP finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) MVP steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Westcott hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) MVP lands a jab and then he catches Westcott with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) MVP comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) MVP steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) MVP hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Looking very tired, MVP clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Using his wrestling skills, Westcott is trying to push MVP up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Westcott manages it and controls MVP up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Unable to break free, MVP is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Westcott tries to use a knee from the clinch, but MVP is able to block it.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) MVP lands a few quick punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) MVP is trapped against the cage and Westcott hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) MVP looks to have been cut under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Westcott attempts a trip to put MVP on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) It doesn't work, MVP defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) With MVP stuck against the cage, Westcott tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) It's unsuccessful, MVP maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) MVP remains trapped against the cage though, and can't seem to get free.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Westcott looks to sweep a leg out from under MVP so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Westcott can't get the trip, as MVP wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(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 Westcott the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Sheldon Westcott!

 

 

 

Official Result: Sheldon Westcott defeats Michael 'Venom' Page (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sheldon Westcott thanks everyone connected to Xtreme Couture Toronto for helping him prepare for this fight, then all his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Igor Fernandes would be someone he'd like to compete against. Sheldon Westcott is the whole package, a charismatic talker with the looks to match, he has real superstar quality in this sort of setting.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"The Celtic Kid" Jake Matthews (18-5, 1-1 CTC, From: Melbourne, Australia, Favorite: -650) vs. Chad "The Disciple" Laprise (14-5, 1-1 CTC, From: London, Ontario, Underdog: +510)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Celtic Kid' Jake Matthews goes up against Chad 'The Disciple' Laprise.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Laprise lands a left hand and then catches Matthews with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:42) Matthews, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 1 - 14:42) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Laprise.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Laprise confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Matthews uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Laprise can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Laprise lands a left hand and then catches Matthews with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Matthews hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Laprise fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Matthews keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and shoot on Laprise.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Laprise lands a jab and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 13:11) Matthews is limping a little bit.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Laprise can't connect with a jab, but then hits Matthews with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Laprise connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 12:18) A jab is wide from Laprise, but then he scores with a spinning back kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Laprise looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Laprise hits a couple of minor left hands, but Matthews avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Laprise comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Laprise lands two jabs and then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Matthews lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Laprise hits a left hand, but Matthews dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 10:51) There's a takedown attempt from Matthews.

(Rd 1 - 10:51) Matthews gets the takedown! Laprise pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) Matthews looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 09:28) The clock runs down as Laprise is being smothered against the ground by Matthews.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Matthews attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) He manages to pass, but only to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Laprise made it as hard as possible and is really concentrating on trying to slow Matthews down.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Matthews begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Laprise can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Matthews gains side control.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Matthews begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Matthews takes the back instead, Laprise rolled over rather than get mounted.

(Rd 1 - 07:06) Matthews increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Matthews tries to finish Laprise off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 06:43) Laprise defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 06:07) Laprise struggles against Matthews but cannot get himself free from the hooks.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Matthews tries to finish Laprise off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) Matthews gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Laprise has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 05:33) By submission, the winner is Jake Matthews!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'The Celtic Kid' Jake Matthews defeats Chad 'The Disciple' Laprise (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:27 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jake Matthews praises his team at Australian Top Team, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Jake Matthews says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Chad Laprise.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Funky" Ben Askren (21-2-1NC, 2-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -730) vs. Michael "The Mercenary" Hill (13-5-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Underdog: +580)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Funky' Ben Askren battles Michael 'The Mercenary' Hill.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's no touch of gloves to start with, drawing an audible reaction from the crowd.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Askren sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Askren has the takedown! Hill pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Askren tries to pound on Hill, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Askren blocks Hill as he tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Askren throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Hill tries to sweep Askren but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 13:40) Askren punches down at Hill, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Hill tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Askren throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) Hill gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 12:42) There wasn't enough separation though, Askren is able to catch him and secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 12:24) Askren holds Hill in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 12:08) Askren fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 11:49) Askren hits a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 11:31) Askren attempts to armbar Hill from side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:31) Hill blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 11:06) Hill tries to pull guard on Askren but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:55) In side control, Askren throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hill guessing.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Hill tries to move to guard, but Askren doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Askren tries for a knee strike but is unbalanced by Hill and can't connect properly.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Stuck under side control, Hill takes a knee to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 09:33) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) Hill throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Hill moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Askren looked like he was going to shoot, but Hill simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Hill throws a punch but Askren was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 08:56) Setting it up with excellent timing, Askren comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 08:56) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Hill has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) Askren lies on top of Hill, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Hill is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Askren off of him.

(Rd 1 - 07:42) Askren throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Askren punches down at Hill, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Askren attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Hill allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 1 - 06:48) The scramble leaves Hill on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) Askren throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 06:12) Time slips away as Askren successfully keeps Hill stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 05:50) In guard, Askren begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 1 - 05:50) Hill tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) Askren ends up in guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Askren begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Hill starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 05:08) Askren brilliantly manages to take his opponent's back!

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Askren gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Askren attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Hill gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Ben Askren takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Funky' Ben Askren defeats Michael 'The Mercenary' Hill (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 10:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ben Askren announces that he has decided to retire from active competition following this fight.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Rory "Red King" MacDonald (22-7-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Tristan "Boondock" Connelly (15-7, 1-1 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Rory 'Red King' MacDonald takes on Tristan 'Boondock' Connelly.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Ricardo Almeida, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) MacDonald looks significantly bigger than Connelly as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:46) MacDonald attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Connelly fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) MacDonald throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) Connelly misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. MacDonald comes in with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) MacDonald steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Connelly scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) A nice feint from MacDonald causes Connelly to become open.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) A combo that ends with a spinning back kick fails to land for MacDonald.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) Connelly misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. MacDonald attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) MacDonald stalks forward, pressuring Connelly.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) MacDonald confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) MacDonald hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:17) MacDonald comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:17) Connelly lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:17) MacDonald uses a left jab but Connelly evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) MacDonald comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) Connelly fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) A jab lands from MacDonald but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) MacDonald comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) Connelly tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) A jab is wide from MacDonald, but then he hits Connelly with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) MacDonald comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) MacDonald steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) MacDonald opens Connelly up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) MacDonald can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) MacDonald scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) Connelly finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) MacDonald rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 12:02) MacDonald comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 12:02) MacDonald confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:02) MacDonald hits a left jab and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) Connelly misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. MacDonald comes in with a jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Connelly misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. MacDonald attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) MacDonald comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Connelly misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Stepping in, MacDonald throws four quick punches, two of which land, but Connelly avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) MacDonald attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) Connelly fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) MacDonald lands a left hand and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 09:31) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 09:07) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:07) Connelly misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. MacDonald comes in with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 08:25) Connelly is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) MacDonald comes forward, walking down Connelly.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) Connelly tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:19) A jab is wide from MacDonald, but then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) MacDonald slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) MacDonald is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) MacDonald comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) Connelly hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) A jab hits home from MacDonald and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) MacDonald comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) MacDonald steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 07:12) MacDonald hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) MacDonald initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) Connelly manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) MacDonald can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 06:04) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 05:40) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 05:15) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) MacDonald comes forward, walking down Connelly.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) MacDonald steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Connelly.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) A successful feint leaves Connelly vulnerable.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) A jab hits home from MacDonald and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) MacDonald rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) MacDonald comes forward, walking down Connelly.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Connelly lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) MacDonald connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Connelly wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 04:23) MacDonald moves in quickly, kneeling beside Connelly and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 04:23) MacDonald pounds away on Connelly, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Connelly is out! Referee Yves Lavigne leaps in and stops the fight!

(Rd 1 - 04:08) By knock out, the winner is Rory MacDonald!

 

 

 

Official Result: Rory 'Red King' MacDonald defeats Tristan 'Boondock' Connelly (Knock Out (Punch) in 10:52 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Rory MacDonald praises his team at Tristar Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Showing respect, Rory MacDonald praises Connelly for his skill and toughness. He is really good at handling these sort of interviews, and it doesn't hurt that the camera loves him.

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Albert "Einstein" Tumenov (23-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Nalchik, Russia, Favorite: -180) vs. "The Real Deal" Ryan Ford (24-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Underdog: +140)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Albert 'Einstein' Tumenov squares off with 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Ricardo Almeida, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Tumenov counters a right hand with a jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Tumenov dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Ford misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 13:27) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:27) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 1 - 13:27) Tumenov tries a leg kick but misses.

(Rd 1 - 13:27) Tumenov shows his great head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past two punches.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Tumenov dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a head kick attempt that narrowly misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:58) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:58) Ford misses a couple of jabs but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:58) Tumenov nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Ford scores with a brace of jabs but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Tumenov scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Tumenov may have damaged his hand with that last punch.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) A damaged hand will obviously cause Tumenov some major problems when it comes to striking.

(Rd 1 - 12:22) Tumenov studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Tumenov misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Ford attacks with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:48) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Ford uses a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Tumenov lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 09:32) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:32) Tumenov misses with a left jab and also misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:32) Tumenov deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) Tumenov is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) Tumenov bobs and weaves, making two punches miss.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Tumenov doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Ford scores with a brace of jabs but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Tumenov is off target with a left jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. Ford uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) For the first time, Tumenov is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) Ford misses a right hook and gets countered with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Ford misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Tumenov to attack with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:53) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:53) Tumenov misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Ford comes in with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 06:44) Looking a bit tense, Ford moves around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:34) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:06) Tumenov slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Tumenov is off-target with two jabs and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Ford throws a two punch combination but Tumenov maintains his good guard and is safe.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ford is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Tumenov doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Tumenov lets three punches sail past, his head movement proving far too good for Ford.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Tumenov glances at the clock.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Ford lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Tumenov uses a left jab and also just about lands a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Tumenov is off-target with two jabs and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Ford tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Ford easily checks a leg kick and counters with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Tumenov tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Tumenov bobs and weaves, making two punches miss.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Ford gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Tumenov misses a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Ford hits a jab but is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Tumenov is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Ford slips past a right hook and counters with a left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Tumenov doesn't connect with a left jab but just about lands a head kick. Ford lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Ford appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Ford tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Ford uses a nice inside leg trip and Tumenov is forced to pull guard!

(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 given Tumenov the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Albert 'Einstein' Tumenov wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Albert 'Einstein' Tumenov defeats 'The Real Deal' Ryan Ford (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ryan Ford takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Albert Tumenov praises his team at K Dojo Warrior Tribe, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Showing respect, Albert Tumenov praises Ford for his skill and toughness.

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Jordan "Young Gun" Mein (33-13, 2-0 CTC, From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Underdog: +250) vs. Georges "Rush" St. Pierre (28-2, 2-0 CTC, From: St. Isidore, Quebec, Favorite: -320)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Jordan 'Young Gun' Mein faces Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Marc Goddard is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Our cageside judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) About to fight in front of a home crowd, St. Pierre unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 30:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 29:50) St. Pierre comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 29:50) A jab lands from Mein, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 1 - 29:42) St. Pierre gets hold of Mein without taking too much damage.

(Rd 1 - 29:34) St. Pierre looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 29:34) St. Pierre gets the takedown! Mein pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 29:23) Time slips away as St. Pierre successfully keeps Mein stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 28:43) St. Pierre smothers Mein with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 28:17) Time slips away as St. Pierre successfully keeps Mein stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 27:39) In guard, St. Pierre begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 1 - 27:39) St. Pierre struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard.

(Rd 1 - 26:15) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 26:03) St. Pierre sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 26:03) The takedown is completed, Mein is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 25:56) St. Pierre tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 25:56) Able to isolate a leg, St. Pierre locks in a tight heel hook that forces Mein to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 25:22) The winner, by submission, is Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre!

 

 

 

Official Result: Georges 'Rush' St. Pierre defeats Jordan 'Young Gun' Mein (Submission (Heel Hook) in 4:38 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Georges St. Pierre takes the microphone and announces that he has decided to retire from MMA.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Georges St. Pierre gives a name-check to everyone at Tristar Gym, all his various sponsors, and all his friends, family, and supporters. Georges St. Pierre invites everyone to a post-show winners party at a local club to celebrate the win. A charismatic talker, with the looks to match, Georges St. Pierre has real star power.

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 4,677

Gate Reciepts: $818,475

Sponsorship: $65,822

Ad Revenue: $2,350,324

Merchandise: $9,323

 

Fighter Pay: $614,671 (Highest Paid: Georges St. Pierre, $297,199)

Drug Testing: $9,750

Production: $58,921

 

Profit: $2,560,602

 

Critical Rating: 75%

Commercial Rating: 98%

 

Fight of the Night: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Sam Boult

KO of the Night: Rory MacDonald (vs. Tristan Connelly)

Submission of the Night: Georges St. Pierre (vs. Jordan Mein)

Performance Bonus: Ergys Sigeta vs. Themba Gorimbo

 

 

 

News

 

- Georges St. Pierre announced his retirement following his victory over Jordan Mein. He retires with a professional record 29-2, with a 3-0 record in CTC, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Brock Jardine at Canadian Tournament Combat 1, a submission victory over Jonathan Meunier at Canadian Tournament Combat 15, and a submission victory over Jordan Mein at Canadian Tournament Combat 29.

 

- Ben Askren announces his retirement following his victory over Michael Hill. He retires with a professional record 22-2-1NC, with a 3-0 record in CTC, including a submission victory over Jake Matthews at Canadian Tournament Combat 1, a Unanimous Decision victory over Ismail Naurdiev at Canadian Tournament Combat 15, and a submission victory over Michael Hill at Canadian Tournament Combat 29.

 

- Unlike previous occasions we will be giving two of our very best fighters a chance to get into the Championship Semi-Finals. Rory MacDonald will replace Georges St. Pierre, and fight Jordan Mein with the winner going into the Championship Semi-Finals, and the loser going to the #1 Contender Bracket. Ismail Naurdiev will take the place of Ben Askren, and fight Michael Hill with the winner going to the Championship Semi-Finals, and the loser going to the #1 Contender Bracket. Replacements will still be sought to take the two fighters place in the third round of the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- Ryan Ford announces his retirement after his defeat against Albert Tumenov. He retires with a professional record of 24-5, with a 2-1 record in CTC, including a knock out victory over Rick Story at Canadian Tournament Combat 1, a Unanimous Decision victory over Sheldon Westcott at Canadian Tournament Combat 15, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Albert Tumenov at Canadian Tournament Combat 29. As he would have continued in the #1 Contender Bracket a replacement will be sought.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Gunnar Nelson to fight in their Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 17-6-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Bartosz Fabianski, his third straight loss, that saw him cut from the UFC. He will enter the Grand Prix as a replacement for Ryan Ford, and continue in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Tenshin Nasukawa to fight in their Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record 4-0, and has not fought since his second round TKO victory over Yusaku Nakamura at Rizin 10 in May 2018.

 

- Drug test results for Canadian Tournament Combat 28 have comes back, and Adam Palasz has tested positive for TRT following his loss to Hugo Cunha. He will serve a mandatory 1 year suspension. He claimed that he was the victim of a lab mistake, and was adamant that he had taken no illegal substances prior to his bout with Cunha. He was eliminated from the Grand Prix by Cunha so this will have no effect on that.

 

- Albert Tumenov has suffered a Medium Hand Injury during his victory over Ryan Ford. He will miss a month and a half of training, but this shouldn't interfere with his ability to continue in the Grand Prix.

 

- KSW have closed their Womens Strawweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- ARES FC have closed their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- CES MMA have closed their Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

KOTC Civil War (Friday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Omar Johnson Won The KOTC Welterweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Matt Manzanares vs. Joseph Sandoval

KO of the Night: Chris Tickle (vs. Daniel Head)

Submission of the Night: Dennis Olson (vs. Danny Davis Jr.)

 

 

 

ONE Counterpunch (Friday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Nong Stamp Made Her Second Successful Defence of the ONE Interim Womens Atomweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Keith Berry

KO of the Night: Nong Stamp (vs. Asha Roka)

Submission of the Night: Yoshihiro Akiyama (vs. Keith Berry)

Performance Bonus: Yoshihiro Akiyama vs. Keith Berry

Performance Bonus: Aziz Pakhrudinov vs. Honorio Banario

 

 

 

SC 23: Aggression (Friday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Khamzat Dalgiev Made His First Successful Defence of the SC Featherweight Title

Title Result: Adam Proctor Won The SC Welterweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Arnold Quero vs. Krisztian Simon

KO of the Night: Arnold Quero (vs. Krisztian Simon)

Submission of the Night: Khamzat Dalgiev (vs. Artem Lobov)

Performance Bonus: Arnold Quero vs. Krisztian Simon

 

 

 

CES MMA 63 (Saturday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Austen Heidlage Won The Vacant CES MMA Light Heavyweight Title

Title Result: Herman Terrado Won The Vacant CES MMA Welterweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Herman Terrado vs. Gil de Freitas

KO of the Night: Kyle Bochniak (vs. Andrew Yates)

Submission of the Night: Herman Terrado vs. Gil de Freitas

Performance Bonus: Leo Bercier vs. Bo Nickal

Performance Bonus: Kyle Bochniak vs. Andrew Yates

 

 

 

UFC on ESPN: Adesanya vs. Costa II (Saturday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Paulo Costa Won The UFC Middleweight Title

Other Result: The UFC Have Risen To High Level International On The Sherdog Scale.

 

Fight of the Night: Paulo Costa vs. Israel Adesanya

KO of the Night: Tatiana Suarez (vs. Cheyanne Buys)

Submission of the Night: Paulo Costa (vs. Israel Adesanya)

Performance Bonus: Martin Day vs. Vince Morales

 

 

 

KSW 59: The Immortals (Saturday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Scott Askham Won The KSW Middleweight Title.

Title Result: Roberto Soldic Made His Third Successful Defence Of The KSW Welterweight Title

Other Result: KSW Have Risen To Low Level National On The Sherdog Scale.

 

Fight of the Night: Borys Mankowski vs. Artur Sowinski

KO of the Night: Roberto Soldic (vs. Patrik Kincl)

Submission of the Night: Borys Mankowski (vs. Artur Sowinski)

 

 

 

LFA 111: Izquierdo vs. Dugulubgov II (Saturday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

No Prelims

 

Title Result: Yoislandy Izquierdo Made His First Successful Defence Of The LFA Lightweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Yoislandy Izquierdo vs. Ozzy Dugulubgov

KO of the Night: Yoislandy Izquierdo (vs. Ozzy Dugulubgov)

Submission of the Night: None

 

 

 

Taura MMA 15 (Saturday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Gesias Cavalcante Won The Vacant Taura Lightweight Title

Title Result: Alex Pereira Won The Vacant Taura Middleweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Alex Pereira vs. Eric Spicely

KO of the Night: Alex Pereira (vs. Eric Spicely)

Submission of the Night: Richardson Moreira (vs. Henrique da Silva)

 

 

 

ARES FC 5 (Saturday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Karla Benitez Won The Vacant ARES FC Womens Flyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Karl Amoussou vs. Daniel Skibinski

KO of the Night: Karl Amoussou (vs. Daniel Skibinski)

Submission of the Night: Wilson Reis (vs. Anastasio Cogliano)

 

 

 

DEEP Superlative (Sunday, Week 1, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Yukinari Tamura vs. Armand Scheepers

KO of the Night: Yosai Yoshitomi (vs. Seiihachi Ooka)

Submission of the Night: Yukinari Tamura (vs. Armand Scheepers)

 

 

 

Predictions

 

vladjarca: 9/13 (69%)

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 2, July 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Valerie "Trouble" Letourneau (12-7, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -560) vs. Pearl Gonzalez (12-5, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Underdog: +440)

 

Valerie Letourneau is a gifted technical boxer, with an unorthodox array of punches, but likes to take fights to the ground, where she can control, and strike from on top, or work submissions. She won by TKO over Marianna Kheyfets in the opening round, then submitted Brogan Walker-Sanchez in the Championship Second Round. Pearl Gonzalez is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, who has heavy hands, but prefers to take fights to the ground, where she can work her slick submission game. She submitted Caitlin McEwen in the opening round, and submitted Sarah Frota in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Rin Nakai (23-3-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -1000) vs. Paige "12 Gauge" VanZant (9-6, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +790)

 

Rin Nakai is a high level Judo player, who has some half decent boxing, but likes to bully opponents with her grappling, and get fights to the ground where she can use her solid positional Jiu-Jitsu to set up her slick submission game. She submitted Corinne Laframbroise in the opening round, but was knocked out by Na Liang in the Championship Second Round. Paige VanZant is a striker, with a wide array of strikes, including excellent leg kicks. If the fight goes to the ground, she has decent scrambles and can defend herself. She defeated Yuko Oya by Split Decision in the opening round, then was knocked out by Bryony Tyrell in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Gillian "The Savage" Robertson (10-5, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -1010) vs. Brogan "Killer Bee" Walker-Sanchez (7-2, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +800)

 

Gillian Robertson is a beast on the ground, without much striking to speak of, if the fight does go to the ground, she can work a deadly submission game. However, if her grappling is neutralized she often has no Plan B. She was knocked out by Kana Watanabe in the opening round, but submitted Kinberly Tanaka Novaes in the #1 Contender First Round. Brogan Walker-Sanchez is a high level Jiu-Jitsu player, with a good ground game, based largely on hunting submissions. She is also trained in Muay Thai, and has some decent boxing at her disposal. She submitted Griet Eeckhout in the opening round, but was submitted by Valerie Letourneay in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Bryony Tyrell (6-2-1, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +230) vs. Na Liang (10-4, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Favorite: -230)

 

Bryony Tyrell has been adding some big scalps to her resume since coming to the CTC. She has devastating leg kicks, and likes to obliterate opponents with knees from the Muay Thai clinch. If the fight does go to the ground, she can control from on top while hunting submissions. She knocked out Joanne Calderwood in the opening round, then knocked out Paige VanZant in the Championship Second Round. Na Liang is a good striker, especially deadly with her kicks, and brutal knees from the Thai clinch. She can control the fight on the ground, but has few attacking options. She submitted Kinberly Tanaka Novaes in the opening round, then knocked out Rin Nakai in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Joanne "JoJo" Calderwood (15-6, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -510) vs. Samara "Marituba" Santos (12-7-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +400)

 

Joanne Calderwood is a Muay Thai striker, with a dangerous, and unorthodox kicking game, and dangerous work from the Muay Thai clinch. She has good takedown defence, and can defend herself on the ground. She was knocked out by Bryony Tyrell in the opening round, then knocked out Sarah D'Alelio in the #1 Contender First Round. Samara Santos has big power in her punches, and high kicks making her dangerous on the feet, if the fight gets to the ground, she can use brutal ground and pound from on top, or hunt for submissions from her guard. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Mara Romero Borella in the opening round, then knocked out Kelly Kobold in the #1 Contender First Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Manjit Kolekar (11-1, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Underdog: +390) vs. Valerie Loureda (5-0, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Favorite: -490)

 

Manjit Kolekar is a kickboxer, who has a wide array of punches and kicks, and decent footwork. She can stop a takedown, and her ground game is all about defence, and getting a standup. She won a TKO over Kelly Kobold in the opening round, then won by TKO over Kana Watanabe in the Championship Second Round. Valerie Loureda is one of the top young prospects in Womens MMA, a devastating Taekwondo striker, with power to back up her excellent technique, with both punches and kicks. She has excellent takedown defence, and can defend herself on the ground as well. She won by TKO over Katarzyna Lubonska in the opening round, then won by TKO over Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Melinda Fabian (7-4-2, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +150) vs. Cornelia "Connie Future" Holm (6-2, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -190)

 

Melinda Fabian is a competent striker, trained in Kempo Karate, and was a two-time IKF Kempo World Champion. She is a capable contact striker, who has a sneaky armbar in her arsenal should things go to the ground. She submitted Rachael Swatez in the opening round, and won a Split Decision over Mara Romero Borelly in the Championship Second Round. Cornelia Holm has some powerful punches, but prefers to use her overpowering wrestling to get fights to the ground, and control from on top. She won a Unanimous Decision over Zoila Frausto in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Sheila Gaff in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Kana Watanabe (10-1-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Favorite: -930) vs. Stephanie "Hold Fast" Geltmacher (5-2, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +740)

 

Kana Watanabe is a top class Judoka, who has power in her fists, but prefers to use her wrestling to get the fight to the ground, where she can either work her absolutely obliterating ground and pound, or hunt for submissions, especially from the bottom of guard. She knocked out Gillian Robertson in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Manjit Kolekar in the Championship Second Round. Stephanie Geltmacher doesn't have much of a striking game, but prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, and get the fight to the ground where she can control from top position. She was submitted by Sarah Frota in the opening round, then submitted Corinne Laframboise in the #1 Contender First Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Sunna "Tsunami" Rannveig Davidsdottir (4-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -570) vs. Griet Eeckhout (4-5-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +450)

 

Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir is a Muay Thai Striker, who has crisp, powerful boxing, some decent work from the Thai clinch, and can work decent ground and pound. She knocked out Alexis Davis in the opening round, but lost by TKO to Valerie Loureda in the Championship Second Round. Griet Eeckhout has extremely powerful leg kicks, but prefers to get to the ground, where she can work her deadly submission game. She was submitted by Brogan Walker-Sanchez in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Katarzyna Lubonska in the #1 Contender First Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "The Warrior Princess" Zoila Frausto (15-7, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -500) vs. Sheila "The German Tank" Gaff (10-8, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +390)

 

Zoila Frausto is an unorthodox striker, with good technical striking, and some power. She can defend a takedown, and defend herself on the ground, while hunting for submissions from the bottom of guard. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Cornelia Holm in the opening round, then won by TKO over Rachael Swatez in the #1 Contender First Round. Sheila Gaff is not a great striker, preferring to take opponents to the ground where she can control from on top and grind out results. She won by TKO over Chelsea Hackett in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Cornelia Holm in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Mara Romero Borella (13-10-2NC, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -660) vs. Sarah "A Treta" Frota (10-3, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +520)

 

Mara Romero Borella has some decent strikes, her leg kicks are especially powerful, but she prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, before taking them to the ground, where she can hunt submissions from either the top or bottom on the ground. She won a Unanimous Decision over Samara Santos in the opening round, then lost a Split Decision to Melinda Fabian in the Championship Second Round. Sarah Frota is a creative striker, with good high kicks, she prefers to stand, but if taken down, has a deadly submission game from the bottom of guard. She submitted Stephanie Geltmacher in the opening round, but was submitted by Pearl Gonzalez in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "Amiba" Yuko Oya (10-8, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -230) vs. Caitlin McEwen (6-3, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +180)

 

Yuko Oya is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, who has nothing in the way of striking, but if she can get the fight to the ground, she can work a decent submission game. She lost a Split Decision to Paige VanZant in the opening round, and won by TKO over Chelsea Hackett in the #1 Contender First Round. Caitlin McEwen holds a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, and is not a great striker, but likes to get fights to the ground, where she can use her solid positional jiu-jitsu to control the fight from on top, and a submission game that is a work in progress. She was submitted by Pearl Gonzalez in the opening round, then defeated Marianna Kheyfets by Unanimous Decision in the #1 Contender First Round.

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Ashley Yoder (8-7, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -960) vs. Montserrat "Conejo" Ruiz (10-2, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +760)

 

Ashley Yoder has heavy hands, but prefers to get fights to the ground, where she can work her submission game, and is dangerous from the bottom as well. She recently bounced back from a three fight UFC losing streak that saw her cut from the roster, when she scored a first round submission victory on a local show. Montserrat Ruiz is a decent technical boxer, who can work for submissions on the ground, and has a dangerous guard. She won a Unanimous Decision over Genia Goodin in the opening round, then lost by TKO against Lisa Ellis in the Championship Second Round, after which Ellis decided to retire, so Ruiz now gets a second chance at the championship bracket.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Valerie Letourneau (125 lbs) vs. Pearl Gonzalez (125 lbs)

Rin Nakai (125 lbs) vs. Paige VanZant (125 lbs)

Gillian Robertson (125 lbs) vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez (125 lbs)

Bryony Tyrell (125 lbs) vs. Na Liang (125 lbs)

Joanne Calderwood (125 lbs) vs. Samara Santos (125 lbs)

Manjit Kolekar (125 lbs) vs. Valerie Loureda (125 lbs)

Melinda Fabian (125 lbs) vs. Cornelia Holm (125 lbs)

Kana Watanabe (125 lbs) vs. Stephanie Geltmacher (125 lbs)

Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir (125 lbs) vs. Griet Eeckhout (125 lbs)

Zoila Frausto (125 lbs) vs. Sheila Gaff (125 lbs)

 

Mara Romero Borella (125 lbs) vs. Sarah Frota (125 lbs)

Yuko Oya (125 lbs) vs. Caitlin McEwen (125 lbs)

Ashley Yoder (115 lbs) vs. Montserrat Ruiz (115 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 30 Full Fight Card

 

WFLY Champ: Valerie Letourneau vs. Pearl Gonzalez

WFLY #1: Rin Nakai vs. Paige VanZant

WFLY #1: Gillian Robertson vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez

WFLY Champ: Bryony Tyrell vs. Na Liang

WFLY #1: Joanne Calderwood vs. Samara Santos

WFLY Champ: Manjit Kolekar vs. Valerie Loureda

WFLY Champ: Melinda Fabian vs. Cornelia Holm

WFLY #1: Kana Watanabe vs. Stephanie Geltmacher

WFLY #1: Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir vs. Griet Eeckhout

WFLY #1: Zoila Frausto vs. Sheila Gaff

 

WFLY #1: Mara Romero Borella vs. Sarah Frota

WFLY #1: Yuko Oya vs. Caitlin McEwen

WSW Champ: Ashley Yoder vs. Montserrat Ruiz

[vladjarca]

WFLY Champ: Valerie Letourneau vs. Pearl Gonzalez

WFLY #1: Rin Nakai vs. Paige VanZant

WFLY #1: Gillian Robertson vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez

WFLY Champ: Bryony Tyrell vs. Na Liang

WFLY #1: Joanne Calderwood vs. Samara Santos

WFLY Champ: Manjit Kolekar vs. Valerie Loureda

WFLY Champ: Melinda Fabian vs. Cornelia Holm

WFLY #1: Kana Watanabe vs. Stephanie Geltmacher

WFLY #1: Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir vs. Griet Eeckhout

WFLY #1: Zoila Frausto vs. Sheila Gaff

 

WFLY #1: Mara Romero Borella vs. Sarah Frota

WFLY #1: Yuko Oya vs. Caitlin McEwen

WSW Champ: Ashley Yoder vs. Montserrat Ruiz

[rodrigoviolim]

Man I faltered, I lost the card with GPS and he retired ... a huge loss for the organization.

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 30 Full Fight Card

 

WFLY Champ: Valerie Letourneau vs. Pearl Gonzalez

WFLY #1: Rin Nakai vs. Paige VanZant

WFLY #1: Gillian Robertson vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez

WFLY Champ: Bryony Tyrell vs. Na Liang

WFLY #1: Joanne Calderwood vs. Samara Santos

WFLY Champ: Manjit Kolekar vs. Valerie Loureda

WFLY Champ: Melinda Fabian vs. Cornelia Holm

WFLY #1: Kana Watanabe vs. Stephanie Geltmacher

WFLY #1: Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir vs. Griet Eeckhout

WFLY #1: Zoila Frausto vs. Sheila Gaff

 

WFLY #1: Mara Romero Borella vs. Sarah Frota

WFLY #1: Yuko Oya vs. Caitlin McEwen

WSW Champ: Ashley Yoder vs. Montserrat Ruiz

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 2, July 2021

 

 

 

Live From St. John's, Newfoundland

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Ashley Yoder (8-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Temecula, California, Favorite: -960) vs. Montserrat "Conejo" Ruiz (10-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Mexico City, Mexico, Underdog: +760)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the prelims with Ashley Yoder against Montserrat 'Conejo' Ruiz.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Ruiz comes forward, walking down Yoder.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Ruiz steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Ruiz can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Ruiz attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Yoder fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Ruiz can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Ruiz hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Yoder is off-target with a jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Ruiz acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Ruiz comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Ruiz steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Yoder.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Ruiz doesn't land any of the three strikes she threw at Yoder.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Ruiz steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Yoder manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Ruiz hits a left jab and then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Ruiz forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Yoder lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Ruiz lands two left hands and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Ruiz attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Yoder hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Yoder gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) A jab lands from Ruiz but Yoder evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Ruiz comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Yoder scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Ruiz lands a left jab but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:14) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 11:54) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Ruiz stalks forward, pressuring Yoder.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Ruiz steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Ruiz lands a jab and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:12) Ruiz hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:02) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 09:32) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 08:56) Ruiz forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:56) Yoder throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:56) Ruiz can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she catches Yoder with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Ruiz steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Yoder hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Ruiz can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Ruiz steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Yoder lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Ruiz lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:55) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 07:36) Yoder had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 07:36) Ruiz lands a left hand and then hits Yoder with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Ruiz steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Yoder fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) A one-two from Ruiz fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 06:31) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 06:12) Ruiz can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Yoder with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Ruiz moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yoder into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Yoder hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Ruiz lands a jab and then she hits Yoder with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Ruiz hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 05:13) A jab is wide from Ruiz, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 05:03) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Ruiz comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Yoder manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Ruiz lands a left hand and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Ruiz glances at the clock.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Ruiz comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Yoder throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Ruiz connects with a nice jab and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Ruiz misses with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Yoder misses a jab and also misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Yoder hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Ruiz scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Ruiz comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Yoder fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Ruiz feints one way, throwing Yoder off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Ruiz connects with a jab but Yoder avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Ruiz steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Yoder tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Ruiz lands a left hand and then she catches Yoder with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Ruiz comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Yoder fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Ruiz feints one way, throwing Yoder off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Ruiz connects with a nice jab and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Ruiz moves in on Yoder, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Ruiz connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Ruiz fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Yoder with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Ruiz is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Ruiz moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yoder into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Yoder hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) A jab hits home from Ruiz and then she hits Yoder with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Ruiz comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Yoder tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab hits home from Ruiz and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Ruiz comes forward, walking down Yoder.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Ruiz steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Yoder.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Ruiz hits a left jab and then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Ruiz lands a left hand and then catches Yoder with a crunching right hook.

(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 Ruiz the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Montserrat 'Conejo' Ruiz the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Montserrat 'Conejo' Ruiz defeats Ashley Yoder (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Montserrat Ruiz gives a name-check to everyone at Kings MMA, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Montserrat Ruiz says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Ashley Yoder.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Amiba" Yuko Oya (10-8, 1-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -230) vs. Caitlin McEwen (6-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Canberra, Australia, Underdog: +180)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which 'Amiba' Yuko Oya battles Caitlin McEwen.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Moving forward constantly, McEwen is pressuring Yuko.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) McEwen is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) McEwen lands a jab and then she catches Yuko with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) McEwen attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Yuko fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) McEwen lands a jab and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Yuko.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) McEwen comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Yuko scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) McEwen can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she catches Yuko with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Yuko doesn't connect with a right jab but lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) McEwen hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) A jab lands from McEwen, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) Yuko gets hold of McEwen without taking too much damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Using her wrestling skills, Yuko is trying to push McEwen up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) She does so and now has McEwen pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:17) McEwen is trapped against the cage and Yuko hits her with a quick elbow.

(Rd 1 - 12:17) Blood is visible, it appears that McEwen has suffered a large gash above her eye.

(Rd 1 - 12:03) Yuko hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) McEwen takes a knee strike to the inside of her own knee.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Yuko attempts to throw an elbow, but McEwen tightens the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:31) McEwen throws a few short punches to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 11:16) Yuko smothers McEwen against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) Yuko looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) McEwen is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, she can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 10:42) In guard, Yuko is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:13) Yuko feels McEwen prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.

(Rd 1 - 09:55) Yuko attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:55) Yuko passes guard, but McEwen was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) The scramble leaves Yuko on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Clearly worried by the submission threat, McEwen keeps very tight to Yuko and peppers her with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:14) Yuko tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:14) McEwen defends it.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) McEwen begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) She can't get free of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:58) Yuko attempts to lock on a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 07:58) McEwen doesn't let Yuko get it.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Herb Dean standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) McEwen comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) Yuko hit a counter right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) McEwen hits a left jab and then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Breathing hard, Yuko clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Yuko is trying to muscle McEwen up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) McEwen isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 1 - 06:45) Yuko is looking to muscle McEwen back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:45) McEwen ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:29) Yuko looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 06:29) Yuko can't get McEwen down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 06:29) McEwen is still stuck against the cage however.

(Rd 1 - 06:17) Yuko looks to sweep a leg out from under McEwen so as to take her down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 06:17) The trip doesn't work, McEwen blocked it and then turns it so that Yuko is the one against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:00) Yuko is trapped against the cage and McEwen punishes her with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 05:47) McEwen pins Yuko up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 05:32) McEwen hits Yuko, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) The clock is stopped as referee Herb Dean wants to check the cut on McEwen.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, it's clearly a deep one...and he signals that the fight should be stopped!

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Yuko Oya takes the victory by way of TKO due to a cut!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Amiba' Yuko Oya defeats Caitlin McEwen (TKO (Cut) in 9:43 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Yuko Oya praises her team at BURST, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Yuko Oya says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Caitlin McEwen. She gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd, and making herself look great.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Mara Romero Borella (13-10-2NC, 1-1 CTC, From: Ponte Dell Olio, Italy, Favorite: -660) vs. Sarah "A Treta" Frota (10-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Balneario Camboriou, Brazil, Underdog: +520)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Mara Romero Borella goes up against Sarah 'A Treta' Frota in the CTC Womens Flyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Frota moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Frota lands a left jab, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:30) Frota lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Frota can't connect with a jab, but then catches Borella with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Borella gets hold of Frota.

(Rd 1 - 13:50) Borella is looking to muscle Frota back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:50) She does so and now has Frota pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Frota is trapped against the cage and Borella hits her with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Using tight body-to-body control, Borella is slowly wearing Frota down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) Frota is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 11:49) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Borella wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Frota uses a left jab, but Borella avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 11:26) Borella seizes the chance and grabs Frota into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:18) Borella uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Frota.

(Rd 1 - 11:06) Frota tries to wriggle free, but Borella controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 1 - 10:55) Borella attempts to wrestle Frota to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 10:55) It's unsuccessful, Frota maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 10:41) Borella is trying to push Frota so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:41) Borella does it, Frota is stuck with her back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Borella pins Frota up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) Borella uses dirty boxing to punish Frota while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:54) Borella smothers Frota against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Borella tries to maintain control, but Frota wrestles her way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Borella comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Frota partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Borella has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Borella drives Frota up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Borella goes for a foot stomp but Frota works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) Frota lands a left hand and then hits Borella with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) Borella may have been aiming to get in close, but Frota aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) A jab hits home from Frota and then she catches Borella with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:41) Frota lands a left hand and then hits Borella with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) For the first time, Frota is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) Frota hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:05) Coming forward, Borella is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 07:05) A punch from Frota fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Borella gets hold of Frota, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) Borella looks to sweep a leg out from under Frota so as to take her down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) It's unsuccessful, Frota maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 06:32) Borella hits Frota with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) Frota tries to wriggle free, but Borella controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 1 - 06:01) Borella tries to take Frota down.

(Rd 1 - 06:01) It doesn't work, Frota defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 05:50) Borella hits Frota with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 05:33) Frota tries to wriggle free, but Borella controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Borella uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Frota as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) Frota gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Borella uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Borella uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Frota.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Borella is trying to push Frota so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Borella manages it and controls Frota up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Borella tries to maintain control, but Frota wrestles her way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Borella is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Borella looked like she was going to shoot, but Frota simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Frota lands a left hand and then hits Borella with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Frota hits a left jab and then catches Borella with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Frota comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Borella scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Frota connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) A few deep breaths betray that Frota is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Borella aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) A jab lands from Frota, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Without taking too much damage, Borella is able to clinch with Frota.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Borella uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Frota as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Using her wrestling skills, Borella is trying to push Frota up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Borella can't do it though, and Frota gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Frota attempts to wrestle Borella to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) The takedown doesn't work, Borella blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Borella looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Frota blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Borella tries to take Frota down.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Borella doesn't get it, Frota blocked any attempt to move her.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Frota looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Borella is looking to muscle Frota back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Frota isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Borella uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Frota.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Borella uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Frota as they grapple.

(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 Borella down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Mara Romero Borella wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Mara Romero Borella defeats Sarah 'A Treta' Frota (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sarah Frota takes the microphone and announces that she is now retiring from fighting following this loss.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mara Romero Borella announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this fight.

 

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

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WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"The Warrior Princess" Zoila Frausto (15-7, 1-1 CTC, From: Madera, California, Favorite: -500) vs. Sheila "The German Tank" Gaff (10-8, 1-1 CTC, From: Eschwege, Germany, Underdog: +390)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which 'The Warrior Princess' Zoila Frausto takes on Sheila 'The German Tank' Gaff.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Tony Weeks, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Frausto steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Gaff hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) A jab hits home from Frausto and then she hits Gaff with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Frausto comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Gaff fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Frausto lands a left jab but Gaff avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) Frausto chooses to shoot in on Gaff.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) She has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Gaff has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Frausto keeps Gaff guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) Frausto looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) She passes guard, but Gaff was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 13:21) Gaff scrambles to her feet, but Frausto immediately drives her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) With the cage trapping Gaff, Frausto looks to try and take her down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) It doesn't work, Gaff defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) With Gaff stuck against the cage, Frausto tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip her to the floor.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) An excellent outside leg trip sees Gaff get sent to the mat!

(Rd 1 - 12:52) Gaff ends up sitting, her legs trapped under Frausto, with her back pressed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Frausto tries to improve her position.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Frausto shifts her position brilliantly to get mount!

(Rd 1 - 11:52) Frausto tries to lock Gaff in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 11:52) The armbar is fully applied, Gaff has no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 11:24) By submission, the winner is Zoila Frausto!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'The Warrior Princess' Zoila Frausto defeats Sheila 'The German Tank' Gaff (Submission (Armbar) in 3:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Zoila Frausto name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Zoila Frausto invites everyone to a post-show winners party at a local club to celebrate her win. A lively, charismatic speaker, Zoila Frausto is great at using these interviews to sell herself.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Sunna "Tsunami" Rannveig Davidsdottir (4-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Reykjavik, Iceland, Favorite: -570) vs. Griet Eeckhout (4-5-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Brussels, Belgium, Underdog: +450)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Sunna 'Tsunami' Rannveig Davidsdottir battles Griet Eeckhout.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Matt Hume, and Tony Weeks.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 14:48) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Eeckhout uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) Davidsdottir scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Moving forward constantly, Davidsdottir is pressuring Eeckhout.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Davidsdottir steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Davidsdottir fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Eeckhout hits a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Davidsdottir hits a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Eeckhout misses with a big right hand, allowing Davidsdottir to counter with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:37) Eeckhout slips past a right hook and counters with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 12:08) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Davidsdottir comes forward, walking down Eeckhout.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Eeckhout lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Davidsdottir connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Davidsdottir glances at the clock.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Eeckhout looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Davidsdottir simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Davidsdottir can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Davidsdottir doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Eeckhout doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:58) Davidsdottir rolls her shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Davidsdottir forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Eeckhout fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) A one-two from Davidsdottir fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Eeckhout doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Davidsdottir lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:01) Eeckhout is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:01) Davidsdottir is off target with a left jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Eeckhout wobbles, but does not go down...she is hurt! She covers up and backs up until trapped against the cage, but Davidsdottir is already advancing to try and finish!

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Davidsdottir goes under the guard and nails Eeckhout with a right uppercut! What a shot!

(Rd 1 - 09:40) A big right hand catches Eeckhout flush and snaps her head back!

(Rd 1 - 09:40) Referee Yves Lavigne pulls Davidsdottir away, stopping the fight! Eeckhout is left slumped against the cage, dazed and wobbling.

(Rd 1 - 09:40) Eeckhout took more shots than necessary, in my opinion referee Yves Lavigne should have gotten in there quicker.

(Rd 1 - 09:31) The winner, by TKO; Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir!

 

 

 

Official Result: Sunna 'Tsunami' Rannveig Davidsdottir defeats Griet Eeckhout (TKO (Strikes) in 5:29 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir thanks everyone connected to Team KiBoJu, for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. She says she has a lot of respect for Griet Eeckhout and praises her toughness. Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir was great here, everything about her says star power.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Kana Watanabe (10-1-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -930) vs. Stephanie "Hold Fast" Geltmacher (5-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Underdog: +740)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Kana Watanabe goes head to head with Stephanie 'Hold Fast' Geltmacher.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Yves Lavigne.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Tony Weeks, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Watanabe wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:39) Watanabe tries to pick Geltmacher up for a slam.

(Rd 1 - 14:39) There's the slam! Geltmacher is planted onto her back, and can only stop Watanabe at side control.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Watanabe attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Geltmacher fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Watanabe blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) Watanabe tries to ensnare Geltmacher in a kneebar.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) Geltmacher stops Watanabe from hooking a leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) Watanabe blocks Geltmacher as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:02) Watanabe throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Watanabe throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Geltmacher tries to move to guard, but Watanabe doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 11:55) With no progress being made, referee Yves Lavigne brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Watanabe is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) With Geltmacher controlled by the clinch, Watanabe looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Watanabe uses a nice inside leg trip and Geltmacher is forced to pull half guard!

(Rd 1 - 11:15) In half guard, Watanabe throws a couple of punches designed to keep Geltmacher guessing.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Watanabe pounds away but Geltmacher deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Watanabe blocks Geltmacher as she tries a sweep from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:19) Watanabe throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Watanabe blocks Geltmacher as she tries a sweep from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Watanabe pounds away on Geltmacher but can't land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Watanabe blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Yves Lavigne standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 08:41) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 1 - 08:41) Watanabe looks like she has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Watanabe tries to wrestle Geltmacher backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Geltmacher ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:22) Geltmacher is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 1 - 08:11) Geltmacher is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 1 - 08:11) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 1 - 07:02) Watanabe shows her grappling ability by trapping Geltmacher up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:02) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 1 - 05:48) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) Watanabe looks like she has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 05:29) Watanabe looks to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 05:29) Watanabe gets side control off a superb outside leg trip!

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Watanabe punches down at Geltmacher, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Geltmacher tries to pull guard on Watanabe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Watanabe throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Geltmacher tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Watanabe keeps Geltmacher guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Geltmacher tries to move to guard, but Watanabe doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Watanabe keeps Geltmacher guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Watanabe blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Watanabe throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Geltmacher tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) In side control, Watanabe throws a couple of punches designed to keep Geltmacher guessing.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Geltmacher tries to pull guard on Watanabe but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Watanabe is the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Watanabe is trying to muscle Geltmacher up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Geltmacher ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) With Geltmacher stuck against the cage, Watanabe tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 1 - 00:44) She sweeps the leg and turns her hip, tossing Geltmacher to the mat with a beautiful hip throw!

(Rd 1 - 00:44) Watanabe takes the back of Geltmacher directly off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Watanabe unloads with some right hands, but Geltmacher deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Watanabe blocks an attempt to roll her off of the back.

(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 agreed that Watanabe is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Kana Watanabe is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Kana Watanabe defeats Stephanie 'Hold Fast' Geltmacher (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kana Watanabe praises her team at ALIVE, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She is asked who she'd like to face in her next fight, and replies that she has a lot of respect for the skills of Na Liang and that she thinks it'd be a great fight. The interview itself wasn't great, but she is so photogeneic that just being on camera boosts her profile.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Melinda Fabian (7-4-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Underdog: +150) vs. Cornelia "Connie Future" Holm (6-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Goteborg, Sweden, Favorite: -190)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Melinda Fábián takes on Cornelia 'Connie Future' Holm.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Fábián lands a left hand and then catches Holm with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) A jab is wide from Fábián, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Fábián throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Holm is equal to all of them.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Holm catches the last kick!

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Fábián hops on one foot, trying to balance. Holm tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) The takedown is completed, Fábián is on her back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Holm pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Holm throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Holm pounds away, but Fábián isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) Holm lies on top of Fábián, basically smothering her.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Fábián is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Holm off of her.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Fábián is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Holm off of her.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Holm punches down at Fábián, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 10:48) Holm pounds away, but Fábián calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 10:31) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 10:23) It looked like we were about to see Holm try and get some grappling started, but Fábián was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 10:23) Fábián hits a left hand, but Holm evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Fábián lands a left hand and then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Fábián uses a left jab, but Holm steps back to avoid a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) Holm chooses to shoot in on Fábián.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) Fábián gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:01) That's her second successful takedown from two attempts.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Holm fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:37) Fábián reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 08:37) Fábián cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Holm unloads with some right hands, but Fábián deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 08:03) Fábián pulls Holm in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 07:52) Time slips away as Holm successfully keeps Fábián stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Fábián is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Holm off of her.

(Rd 1 - 06:53) Holm pounds away, but Fábián isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Fábián reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Fábián cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 06:15) The clock runs down as Fábián is being smothered against the ground by Holm.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) A one-two from Fábián fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 05:15) With a clear opportunity, Holm is able to move in fast and clinch with Fábián.

(Rd 1 - 05:05) Holm is looking to muscle Fábián back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 05:05) She does so and now has Fábián pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Smothered against the cage, Fábián is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) The next thirty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Holm tries to smother Fábián against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Fábián hits a left jab and then hits Holm with a great high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Holm covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think she is on rubbery legs! She is hurt!

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Fábián hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Holm continues to cover up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Fábián throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Holm, but she is just able to dodge it.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Having apparently cleared her head, Holm is able to circle away from the cage and return to the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Setting it up with excellent timing, Holm comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) She has the takedown! Fábián pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Fábián hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Holm smothers Fábián with her body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Time slips away as Holm successfully keeps Fábián stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) The clock runs down as Fábián is being smothered against the ground by Holm.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Holm smothers Fábián with her body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Holm throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can think.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) In guard, Holm is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Fábián reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Holm blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Sal D'Amato: Fábián.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Nelson Hamilton has given Holm the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Matt Hume has called it a victory for Fábián.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Melinda Fábián is the winner by split decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Melinda Fábián defeats Cornelia 'Connie Future' Holm (Split Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Melinda Fabian thanks everyone connected to Akademia Sportow Walki Wilanow for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. Melinda Fabian says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Cornelia Holm.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Manjit Kolekar (11-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Mumbai, India, Underdog: +390) vs. Valerie Loureda (5-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Miami, Florida, Favorite: -490)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Manjit Kolekar battles Valerie Loureda.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Matt Hume, Tony Weeks, and Cardo Urso.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) Loureda misses with a big right hand, allowing Kolekar to counter with a jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Loureda stalks forward, pressuring Kolekar.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Kolekar manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Loureda moves in behind three quick punches, one of them finding a home, and then she hits Kolekar with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Kolekar connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:34) Loureda lands a left jab and also lands a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Loureda forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Kolekar hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Loureda throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 12:43) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Kolekar misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Loureda manages to connect with only one punch out of a flurry but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) Loureda comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) Kolekar tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:57) Loureda uses a left jab but then can't connect with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Kolekar is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Loureda misses a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) Kolekar goes to the body with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) Loureda hits a left jab and also lands a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:30) Loureda comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 10:30) Kolekar fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 10:30) Loureda lands a left jab but a spin kick fails to make contact.

(Rd 1 - 10:13) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:13) Loureda lands a left jab but fails to land a body kick. Kolekar hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:54) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:54) Kolekar lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:54) Loureda hits a jab and also hits a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) Loureda slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Loureda lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Kolekar lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Loureda counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Loureda steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Loureda is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Loureda hits a left jab and then she hits Kolekar with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Loureda doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Kolekar lands a left jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Loureda initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Kolekar fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Loureda fails to find a home for her jab, but then she lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Kolekar is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Loureda moves in quickly to try and finish Kolekar with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Kolekar is back to her feet too quickly though.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) Taking a few gulps of breath, Loureda is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Moving forward constantly, Loureda is pressuring Kolekar.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Loureda confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Loureda can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head!

(Rd 1 - 06:52) Kolekar goes down hard, she's out!

(Rd 1 - 06:43) The winner, by knock out, is Valerie Loureda!

 

 

 

Official Result: Valerie Loureda defeats Manjit Kolekar (Knock Out (Kick) in 8:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Valerie Loureda gives a name-check to everyone at American Top Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Melinda Fabian would be a tough challenger but one that she'd be interested in trying. Valerie Loureda may not be a great interviewee, but her looks alone mean that she'll always get a reaction.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Joanne "JoJo" Calderwood (15-6, 1-1 CTC, From: Glasgow, Scotland, Favorite: -510) vs. Samara "Marituba" Santos (12-7-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Brazil, Underdog: +400)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood competes against Samara 'Marituba' Santos.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Herb Dean.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Matt Hume, and Tony Weeks.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Calderwood forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Santos tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Calderwood fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 13:45) Calderwood comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:45) Santos hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:45) Calderwood throws a two-punch combo but Santos avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Calderwood misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Santos to attack with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Santos shows her good kick defence by easily checking a hard low kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Santos is off target with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:04) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:04) Santos misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Calderwood to attack with a glancing blow from a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Calderwood comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Santos hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Santos is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint.

(Rd 1 - 10:36) Calderwood throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Calderwood steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Santos hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Calderwood throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Calderwood fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) Santos seizes the chance and grabs Calderwood into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Santos looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Santos can't get Calderwood down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Santos looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Calderwood blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Santos misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Calderwood to attack with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) Calderwood forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) Santos lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) Calderwood can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she catches Santos with a right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Calderwood attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Santos fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Calderwood fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:32) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:11) Taking a few gulps of breath, Santos is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 05:59) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:25) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 05:01) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Calderwood steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Santos fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Calderwood throws a two-punch combo but Santos avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Calderwood misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Santos comes in with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Calderwood steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Calderwood is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Calderwood throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Calderwood is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Calderwood comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Calderwood moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Calderwood hits a left hand but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Calderwood comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Calderwood steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Calderwood throws a one-two, but Santos was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Calderwood misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Santos comes in with a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Calderwood lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Santos misses with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Calderwood misses a high kick that leaves her open. Santos comes in quickly with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Calderwood comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Santos throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Calderwood opens Santos up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Calderwood.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Santos is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Samara 'Marituba' Santos!

 

 

 

Official Result: Samara 'Marituba' Santos defeats Joanne 'JoJo' Calderwood (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Samara Santos thanks everyone connected to CM System for helping her prepare for this fight, then all her sponsors for supporting her financially. Samara Santos gives a show of respect to her opponent. The interview itself wasn't that great, but she is so photogenic that just being on camera boosts her profile.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Bryony Tyrell (6-2-1, 2-0 CTC, From: London, England, Underdog: +230) vs. Na Liang (10-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Heilongjiang, China, Favorite: -290)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Bryony Tyrell fights Na Liang.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Liang comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Tyrell hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Liang lands a left jab but then can't connect with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 14:13) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Liang comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Tyrell tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Liang throws a one-two, but Tyrell was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 13:09) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Liang steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Tyrell fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Liang feints to one side, causing Tyrell to react and leave herself off balance.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Liang throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) Liang steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) A jab is wide from Liang, but then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) Liang hits a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) Tyrell is off target with a pair of jabs but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 11:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 10:43) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Tyrell lands a left jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Liang hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Liang moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Tyrell into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Tyrell lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Liang throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Liang slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:29) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:29) Tyrell doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:29) Liang hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) Liang hits a jab but finds her right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) Tyrell misses a jab but hits a good kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) Tyrell dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a leg kick that misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Liang slips past a right hook and counters with a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Tyrell misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Liang comes in with a quick left jab and a stinging right high kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) Tyrell is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled her! She is covering up, trying to buy time to recover!

(Rd 1 - 06:49) Liang hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Tyrell continues to cover up.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Liang launches a head kick that lands hard! Tyrell goes down!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Liang starts pounding away on Tyrell, looking to finish her off!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Liang fires away with punches and Tyrell is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Tyrell goes limp for a second, the referee leaps in to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 06:14) Na Liang takes the win by knock out!

 

 

 

Official Result: Na Liang defeats Bryony Tyrell (Knock Out (Punch) in 8:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Na Liang praises her team at Borneo Tribal Squad, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Asked who she wants to fight next, she says that she'll fight whoever is put in front of her, but she thinks Pearl Gonzalez would be a particularly good contest.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Gillian "The Savage" Robertson (10-5, 1-1 CTC, From: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Favorite: -1010) vs. Brogan "Killer Bee" Walker-Sanchez (7-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Guam, Underdog: +800)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Gillian 'The Savage' Robertson faces Brogan 'Killer Bee' Walker-Sanchez.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Herb Dean will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) The two fighters clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Robertson seems to be the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Robertson looks to scoop her opponent up for a slam.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Robertson has her! Slams her down! Walker-Sanchez pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Robertson tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Walker-Sanchez keeps her guard tight.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Walker-Sanchez pulls Robertson down in close and hits her with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) Robertson tries to break the guard of Walker-Sanchez, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) Able to isolate a leg, Robertson locks in a tight heel hook that forces Walker-Sanchez to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 13:14) The winner, by submission; Gillian Robertson!

 

 

 

Official Result: Gillian 'The Savage' Robertson defeats Brogan 'Killer Bee' Walker-Sanchez (Submission (Heel Hook) in 1:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Gillian Robertson thanks everyone connected to American Top Team for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Robertson says that she knew that it was over once she had the leg, and that she is very, very confident of her submission skills.

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX SECOND ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Rin Nakai (23-3-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Ehime, Japan, Favorite: -1000) vs. Paige "12 Gauge" VanZant (9-6, 1-1 CTC, From: Sparks, Nevada, Underdog: +790)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Rin Nakai battles Paige '12 Gauge' VanZant in the CTC Womens Flyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Yves Lavigne will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Matt Hume.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 14:45) VanZant can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) VanZant stalks forward, pressuring Nakai.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) VanZant steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) VanZant can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Nakai appeared to be going to try and get in close, but VanZant took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) A jab is wide from VanZant, but then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Nakai.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) VanZant comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Nakai throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) VanZant can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she catches Nakai with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) VanZant connects with a jab, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) VanZant comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Nakai lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) VanZant lands a left hand and then she hits Nakai with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) VanZant stalks forward, pressuring Nakai.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Nakai fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for VanZant.

(Rd 1 - 12:14) VanZant can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Nakai with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:54) VanZant can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) VanZant steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Nakai throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) VanZant lands a left jab but Nakai avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) VanZant can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) VanZant confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) A pair of tentative jabs from Nakai land, but have zero effect.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) A jab hits home from VanZant and then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Nakai limps pretty heavily as she circles around.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) VanZant comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Nakai hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) VanZant hits a left jab and then she catches Nakai with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) VanZant comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) Nakai scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) VanZant can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 09:06) VanZant attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:06) Nakai fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 09:06) VanZant fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) VanZant comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) Nakai hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) VanZant connects with a nice jab and then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 08:48) Nakai hits the mat, that shot has rocked her!

(Rd 1 - 08:38) VanZant starts pounding away on Nakai, looking to finish her off!

(Rd 1 - 08:38) VanZant pounds away on Nakai, landing several great shots that rock her!

(Rd 1 - 08:38) With Nakai taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 08:25) By TKO, the winner is Paige VanZant!

 

 

 

Official Result: Paige '12 Gauge' VanZant defeats Rin Nakai (TKO (Strikes) in 6:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Rin Nakai announces that she feels the time is right to announce her retirement from the sport.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Paige VanZant praises her team at Team Alpha MMA, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Paige VanZant says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Rin Nakai. Paige VanZant is so photogenic that she is always marketable, even if she isn't the greatest talker in the world.

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX QUARTER-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Valerie "Trouble" Letourneau (12-7, 2-0 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Favorite: -560) vs. Pearl Gonzalez (12-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Cicero, Illinois, Underdog: +440)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Valerie 'Trouble' Letourneau fights Pearl Gonzalez in the CTC Womens Flyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Yves Lavigne is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Our cageside judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Matt Hume, and Tony Weeks.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 30:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 29:55) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 29:55) Gonzalez misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Letourneau comes in with a left jab and a left hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 29:41) Letourneau steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 29:41) Letourneau moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 29:41) Letourneau can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 29:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 29:25) Gonzalez misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Letourneau attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 29:09) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 28:48) Letourneau moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gonzalez into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 28:48) Gonzalez hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 28:48) Letourneau hits a left jab and then she catches Gonzalez with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 28:33) Letourneau moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gonzalez into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 28:33) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 28:33) A jab is wide from Letourneau, but then she catches Gonzalez with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 28:17) Letourneau comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 28:17) Letourneau is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 28:17) Two left hands land from Letourneau, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 27:56) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 27:30) Letourneau moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gonzalez into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 27:30) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 27:30) Letourneau can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she catches Gonzalez with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 27:26) Letourneau rolls her shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 27:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 27:21) Gonzalez uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 27:21) Letourneau hits a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 26:58) Moving forward constantly, Letourneau is pressuring Gonzalez.

(Rd 1 - 26:58) Letourneau looks to pressure Gonzalez, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 26:58) Letourneau can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 26:39) Letourneau comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 26:39) Gonzalez throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 26:39) Letourneau uses a left jab but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 26:21) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 26:21) Gonzalez doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 26:21) Letourneau uses a left jab and also lands with a left hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 25:59) Letourneau comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 25:59) Gonzalez fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 25:59) Letourneau can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Gonzalez with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 25:50) Letourneau moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 25:44) Letourneau comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 25:44) Gonzalez lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 25:44) Letourneau connects with two left hands and then she hits Gonzalez with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 25:18) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 24:41) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 24:41) Gonzalez misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Letourneau attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 24:14) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 24:14) Gonzalez misses a jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 24:14) Letourneau hits a jab and also lands with a left hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 23:54) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 23:26) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 23:26) Gonzalez misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 23:26) Letourneau scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 23:01) Letourneau comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 23:01) Letourneau steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Gonzalez.

(Rd 1 - 23:01) Letourneau uses a left jab but Gonzalez avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 22:42) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 22:25) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 22:25) Letourneau counters a right hand with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 22:02) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 21:39) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 21:10) Letourneau comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 21:10) Gonzalez lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 21:10) A feint is bought entirely by Gonzalez, leaving her wide open.

(Rd 1 - 21:10) Letourneau lands a left jab but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 20:51) There's a takedown attempt from Gonzalez.

(Rd 1 - 20:51) She has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Letourneau has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 20:39) Gonzalez attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 20:39) After a struggle, she gets to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 20:00) Gonzalez pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 19:46) Gonzalez blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 19:30) Gonzalez keeps Letourneau guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 19:05) Gonzalez throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 18:41) Letourneau tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Gonzalez doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 18:27) Gonzalez starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 18:27) She passes half guard but can't secure side control as Letourneau starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 18:13) The scramble results in Gonzalez being on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 17:53) Letourneau fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 17:32) Letourneau keeps tight to Gonzalez, peppering her with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 17:12) Letourneau doesn't allow Gonzalez to lock her up with double underhooks.

(Rd 1 - 17:04) Letourneau is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 17:04) She passes guard but loses her control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 1 - 16:51) Gonzalez scrambles to her feet, but Letourneau grabs her from behind.

(Rd 1 - 16:40) Controlling Gonzalez from behind, Letourneau tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 16:40) Gonzalez has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease.

(Rd 1 - 16:21) Gonzalez winds up on her back with Letourneau in side control.

(Rd 1 - 16:21) Letourneau fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 15:56) Gonzalez tries to pull guard on Letourneau but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 15:41) Letourneau throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 15:16) Gonzalez tries to pull guard on Letourneau but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Letourneau punches down at Gonzalez, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:43) Gonzalez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Letourneau throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Gonzalez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) The lack of progress forces referee Yves Lavigne to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) Gonzalez hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) Letourneau doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Gonzalez is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Letourneau quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Gonzalez!

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Letourneau pounds away, Gonzalez is in big trouble and is definitely rocked!

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Letourneau attempts to kimura Gonzalez from side control.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Gonzalez defends herself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) Letourneau blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:43) Letourneau attempts to armbar Gonzalez from side control.

(Rd 1 - 12:43) Gonzalez blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 12:24) Gonzalez tries to pull guard on Letourneau but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Letourneau attempts to arm triangle Gonzalez from side control.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Gonzalez blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Letourneau blocks Gonzalez as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Letourneau tries to ensnare Gonzalez in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Gonzalez fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Letourneau blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Letourneau is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Letourneau slips past a right hook and counters with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) For the first time, Gonzalez is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:14) Letourneau rolls her shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 08:59) Letourneau initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:59) Gonzalez manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 08:59) Letourneau can't connect with a jab, but then she hits Gonzalez with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:46) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 08:13) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 07:34) Letourneau steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 07:34) Gonzalez lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:34) A jab is wide from Letourneau, but then she catches Gonzalez with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 07:34) Gonzalez is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Letourneau knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Gonzalez, looking to finish her off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 07:30) Letourneau pounds away, landing several clean blows on Gonzalez in the process.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Letourneau attempts to armbar Gonzalez from side control.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Gonzalez defends herself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Letourneau blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:17) Letourneau attempts to arm triangle Gonzalez from side control.

(Rd 1 - 06:17) Gonzalez fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 1 - 05:50) Letourneau blocks Gonzalez as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) Letourneau attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) Gonzalez stops Letourneau from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Letourneau blocks Gonzalez as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Letourneau attempts to arm triangle Gonzalez from side control.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Gonzalez blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Gonzalez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Letourneau stalks forward, pressuring Gonzalez.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Gonzalez manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Letourneau lands a jab and then she hits Gonzalez with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Gonzalez tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! Here comes Letourneau, she knows that this is a chance to finish!

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Letourneau tries to finish her off with a huge right hook, but Gonzalez avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Gonzalez clears her head and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Letourneau comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Gonzalez scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Letourneau hits two left jabs and then she catches Gonzalez with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Letourneau can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Letourneau comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Gonzalez tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) A jab hits home from Letourneau and then she hits Gonzalez with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Letourneau initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Gonzalez throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Letourneau can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Gonzalez with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Letourneau comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Gonzalez throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) A jab hits home from Letourneau and then she scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Letourneau clinches up, looking shattered.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Letourneau is trying to muscle Gonzalez up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Letourneau manages it and controls Gonzalez up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Letourneau goes for a knee to the thigh but Gonzalez wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Letourneau is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Moving forward constantly, Letourneau is pressuring Gonzalez.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Gonzalez tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) A jab is wide from Letourneau, but then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Gonzalez chooses to shoot in on Letourneau.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) She has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Letourneau has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) That's her second takedown of the fight.

(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 give the result in favour of Letourneau.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Valerie 'Trouble' Letourneau is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Valerie 'Trouble' Letourneau defeats Pearl Gonzalez (Unanimous Decision in 30:00 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. She says that she has a lot of respect for Pearl Gonzalez and praises her toughness. Valerie Letourneau can certainly talk and it makes her very marketable as a result.

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 2,170

Gate Reciepts: $311,395

Sponsorship: $66,339

Ad Revenue: $949,191

Merchandise: $7,227

 

Fighter Pay: $122,845 (Highest Paid: Paige VanZant, $15,858)

Drug Testing: $9,750

Production: $60,257

 

Profit: $1,141,300

 

Critical Rating: 77%

Commercial Rating: 62%

 

Fight of the Night: Na Liang vs. Bryony Tyrell

KO of the Night: Valerie Loureda (vs. Manjit Kolekar)

Submission of the Night: Gillian Robertson (vs. Brogan Walker-Sanchez)

Performance Bonus: Na Liang vs. Bryony Tyrell

 

 

 

News

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Mike Perry to fight in their Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 15-7, and is coming off a second round knock out win over Melvin Guillard at a Local Show. He will enter the Welterweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Rory MacDonald, and enter Round 3 of the bracket, fighting Jake Matthews in that round.

 

- The CTC announce the signinng of Sean Strickland to fight in their Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 21-4, and is coming off a third round submission loss to Sean Brady that saw him cut from the UFC. He will enter the Welterweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Ismail Naurdiev, and enter Round 3 of the bracket, fighting Igor Fernandes in that round.

 

- A note that Rory MacDonald, and Ismail Naurdiev are still in the Grand Prix, but will be fighting to attempt to return to the Championship Bracket.

 

- Drug test results have been released for Canadian Tournament Combat 29, and all fighters have tested clean.

 

- Valerie Letourneau has announced that she intends to retire following her next bout. As such she will be removed from the Grand Prix, and a replacement sought.

 

- Rin Nakai announced her retirement following her loss to Paige VanZant. She retires with a professional record of 23-4-1, with a 1-2 record in CTC, including a submission victory over Corinne Laframboise at Canadian Tournament Combat 2, a knock out loss to Na Liang at Canadian Tournament Combat 16, and a TKO loss to Paige VanZant at Canadian Tournament Combat 30. She has been eliminated from the Grand Prix, and her retirement will have no effect on the competition.

 

- Zoila Frausto has announced that she intends to retire following her next bout. As such she will be removed from the Grand Prix, and a replacement sought.

 

- Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir has announced that she intends to retire following her next bout. As such she will be removed from the Grand Prix, and a replacement sought.

 

- Mara Romero Borella announced her retirment following her victory over Sarah Frota. She retires with a professional record of 14-10-2NC, with a 2-1 record in CTC, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Samara Santos at Canadian Tournament Combat 2, a Split Decision loss to Melinda Fabian at Canadian Tournament Combat 16, and a Unanimous Decision victory over Sarah Frota at Canadian Tournament Combat 30. She would have continued on in the #1 Contender Bracket, so a replacement will be sought.

 

- Sarah Frota announced her retirement following her loss to Mara Romero Borella. She retires with a professional record of 10-4, with a 1-2 record in CTC, including a submission victory over Stephanie Geltmacher at Canadian Tournament Combat 2, a submission loss to Pearl Gonzalez at Canadian Tournament Combat 16, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Mara Romero Borella at Canadian Tournament Combat 30. She was eliminated from the Grand Prix, and so her retirement will have no effect on the competition.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Molly McCann to fight in their Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 10-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Sabina Mazo that saw her cut from the UFC. She will enter the Womens Flyweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Valerie Letourneau, who retired. She will fight Pearl Gonzalez, with the winner advancing to the Championship Semi-Finals, and the loser continuing from Round 4 of the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Poliana Botelho to fight in their Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 8-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Emily Whitmire that saw her cut from the UFC. She will enter the Womens Flyweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir, who retired, and will continue in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jihin Radzuan to fight in their Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 6-3, and is coming off a second round knock out win over a local fighter in her last fight. She will enter the Womens Flyweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Zoila Frausto, who retired, and continue in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Priscila de Souza to fight in their Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 13-8, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Ainsley Bryant in CWFC. She will enter the Womens Flyweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Mara Romero Borella, who retired, and continue in the #1 Contender Bracket.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Shana Dobson to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 4-5, and is coming off a second round submission loss to Ji Yeon Kim that saw her cut from the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Agnieszka Niedzwiedz to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 10-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Victoria Leonardo in Invicta.

 

- Taura MMA have closed their Middleweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- Shooto have closed their Bantamweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- Road FC have closed their Light Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

TKO 53: No Surrender (Friday, Week 2, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Brunelle Bardy Won The TKO Featherweight Title.

 

Fight of the Night: Bay Breault vs. Roselin Castille

KO of the Night: Leonce Moline (vs. Dariell Beauchamp)

Submission of the Night: Crysta Mongeon (vs. Darrol Bordelon)

 

 

 

PFL: Reyno vs. Palmer (Friday, Week 2, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Gaston Reyno Made His First Successful Defence of the PFL Featherweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Gray Maynard vs. Dakota Cochrane

KO of the Night: Tim Welch (vs. Brian Cobb)

Submission of the Night: Gray Maynard (vs. Dakota Cochrane)

 

 

 

Shoot Survivors (Saturday, Week 2, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Yuki Kondo vs. Kenta Takagi

KO of the Night: Yuki Kondo (vs. Kenta Takagi)

Submission of the Night: Masakatsu Ueda (vs. Taiki Tsuchiya)

Performance Bonus: Kioshi Salt vs. Horiuchi Yamane

 

 

 

UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Murphy (Satuday, Week 2, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Results: Jessica Andrade Made Her First Successful Defence of the UFC Womens Bantamweight Title

Title Results: Weili Zhang Made Her First Successful Defence of the UFC Womens Strawweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Weili Zhang vs. Angela Hill

KO of the Night: Jessica Andrade (vs. Lauren Murphy)

Submission of the Night: Arnold Allen (vs. Dan Ige)

Performance Bonus: Ramiz Brahimaj vs. Muslin Salikhov

 

 

 

ACA 124: Oliveira vs. Leone (Satruday, Week 2, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Daniel Oliveira Made His Third Successful Defence of the ACA Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Batraz Agnaev vs. Asylzhan Bakhytzhanuly

KO of the Night: None

Submission of the Night: Musa Khamanaev (vs. Lukasz Rajewski)

Performance Bonus: Andre Santos

 

 

 

JEWELS 31 (Saturday, Week 2, July 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Fumiko Miki Won The Vacant JEWELS Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Eiko Rice paddy vs. Saya Hiraki

KO of the Night: Fumiko Miki (vs. Fumie Nakanishi)

Submission of the Night: Emi Fujin (vs. Rikona Watabe)

 

 

 

Predictions

 

rodrigoviolim: 8/13 (62%)

vladjarca: 6/13 (46%) Tournament Total: 15/26 (58%)

[CageRage]

For some reason the thread wasn't sent to the top of the list, so bump.

[vladjarca]

Man, Cornelia Holm got absolutely robbed... She stood on top of Fabian for like 13/15 minutes, pounding on her.. on the mean streets of West Linn, Oregon, if you stay on top of your opponent for the whole fight and punch him, you surely don't lose the fight, those are not the rules!

[CageRage]

vladjarca: And that's why you don't leave it in the hands of the judges. Can Fabian Split Decision her way to the title?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, Week 3, July 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Nate Diaz (20-15, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -810) vs. Martin "Hitman" Kampmann (21-8, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +640)

 

Nate Diaz likes to use a high-volume style of brawling with his striking, he is at his best on the ground, where he is a dangerous submission threat off his back. While his takedowns have improved, wrestling is his weakness. He entered the Welterweight Grand Prix as a replacement for Amiran Gogoladze, who failed a drug test, and lost by TKO in just 48 seconds to Albert Tumenov in the #1 Contender Bracket First Round. Martin Kampmann is dangerous anywhere in the fight, a powerful striker with a technical kicking game, and devastating work from the Thai clinch, he can also finish with either strikes, or submissions on the ground. He lost by TKO to Amiran Gogoladze in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Rick Story in the #1 Contender Bracket First Round.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Thiago Tavares (23-11-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -180) vs. Alexandre "Popo" Bezerra (21-7, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +140)

 

Thiago Tavares is a tough fighter, who is a power grappler who is proficient anywhere 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 opening round, then submitted Bekbulat Magomedov in the #1 Contender Bracket First Round. Alexandre Bezerra is great in scrambles and transition. His stand-up is a work in progress but he has shown a good chin and is developing swarming boxing and good takedowns. He was submitted by Shuya Kamikubo in the opening round, but then submitted Will Romero in the #1 Contender Bracket First Round.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Shuya "Stealth" Kamikubo (13-1-1, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Favorite: -110) vs. "The Machine" Mark Hominick (22-12, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +100)

 

Shuya Kamikubo is an okay striker, with power in his high kicks, but his real strength is takedown, and his submission game on the ground. He submitted Will Romero in the opening round, then submitted Kyle Nelson in the Championship Second Round. Mark Hominick is an elite level striker at 145, he has good technical boxing, strong, powerful kicks, and devastating work with elbows and knees from the Muay Thai clinch. He knocked out Charles Jourdain in the opening round, then won by TKO over Pat Curran in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Rony Jason (16-10-1NC, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -560) vs. Jonathan Brookins (17-11, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +440)

 

Rony Jason is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, along with training in both Judo, and kickboxing, making him dangerous anywhere the fight can go. He likes to work his slick submission game on the ground. He submitted Georgi Karakhanyan in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Magomed Yunusilau in the Championship Second Round. Jonathan Brookins is a mediocre striker, with decent boxing and leg kicks, but prefers to take down opponents, and hunt for submissions on the ground. He submitted Gabriel Varga in the opening round, and lost a Unanimous Decision to Kazumasa Majima in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: A.J. "Mercenary" McKee (18-0, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -940) vs. "The Newfoundland Terror" Gavin Tucker (14-1, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +750)

 

A.J. McKee has crisp boxing with great power, and good footwork, and if that fails, he can take down opponents, and work a slick submission game on the ground. He knocked out Daniel Torres in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Jeremy Kennedy in the Championship Second Round. Gavin Tucker is a well rounded fighter, but prefers to strike, constantly moving forward and attacking with a wide array of punches and kicks, he is also dangerous from the Muay Thai clinch, and can work strikes or submissions on the ground. He won a Unanimous Decision over Chris Horodecki in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Dylan Tuke in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Chad "Money" Mendes (19-6, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -820) vs. Aleksandr Grozin (14-3-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +650)

 

Chad Mendes is a skilled boxer, with good leg kicks. He prefers to use his overpowering wrestling to bully opponents, and get them to the ground, where he can work a dangerous submission game. He submitted Hakeen Dawodu in the opeing round, then was knocked out by Jung Young Lee in the Championship Second Round. Aleksandr Grozin isn't much of a striker, though he has power in his leg kicks, he likes to use his wrestling to bully opponents in the clinch. He was knocked out by Jung Young Lee in the opening round, then knocked out Georgi Karakhanyan in the #1 Contender First Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Tyler Diamond (12-2, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +270) vs. Andre "Touchy" Fili (22-10, 0-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -350)

 

Tyler Diamond has heavy hands and hard leg kicks, but prefers instead to use his powerful wrestling to hunt constant takedowns, and get fights to the ground, where he can work with ground and pound, or a slick submission game. He was submitted by Dylan Tuke in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Hakeem Dawodu in the #1 Contender First Round. Andre Fili entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Brian Ortega, who went on hiatus. Fili is a long, athletic Featherweight with powerful striking and a well-rounded game. Fili prefers to stand and slug, and while his offence is sound he is often open on the counter. His wrestling is decent and steadily improving. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Bubba Jenkins in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "Paddy Mike" Pat Curran (24-10, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -430) vs. Gabriel Varga (2-2, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +340)

 

Pat Curran is a skilled boxer, with decent footwork. He likes to take opponents down to the ground, where he can control from on top, and work submissions. He won by TKO over Tristan Johnson in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Mark Hominick in the Championship Second Round. Gabriel Varga is a world champion kickboxer, who loves to hunt for one big knock out blow with his massively powerful, and technically accurate arsenal of punches and kicks. He doesn have anything in the way of takedown or submission defence. He was submitted by Jonathan Brookins in the opening round, then won by TKO over T.J. Laramie in the #1 Contender Bracket First Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Gran Prix Second Round Bout: Diego "The Gun" Nunes (24-9, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -700) vs. Charles "Air" Jourdain (11-4-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +550)

 

Diego Nunes is a devastating Muay Thai striker, with decent technical boxing, and a good kicking game, who can devastate with elbows and knees from the Thai clinch. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Jeremy Kennedy in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Manny Bermudez in the #1 Contender First Round. Charles Jourdain is a striker, with crisp, powerful boxing, and powerful high kicks. On the ground he can defend himself but has no attacking options. He was knocked out by Mark Hominick in the opening round, then knocked out Tristan Johnson in the #1 Contender First Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Bubba "I'm A Bad Man" Jenkins (16-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +630) vs. Jung "The Korean Tiger" Young Lee (9-1, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -790)

 

Bubba Jenkins isn't much of a striker, though he has heavy hands, but instead likes to use overpowering wrestling to constantly hunt takedowns, and get fights to the ground where he can control from on top and grind out victories. He won a Unanimous Decision against Thiago Tavares in the opening round, then was submitted by Brian Ortega in the Championship Second round, but got a second chance when Ortega went on hiatus, then won a Unanimous Decision over Andre Fili in the Championship Second Round. Jung Young Lee has heavy hands and powerful head kicks, but instead likes to use his overpowering wrestling to get fights to the ground, where he can work his deadly submission game. He knocked out Aleksandr Grozin in the opening round, then knocked out Chad Mendes in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Second Round Bout: "The Tiny Tornado" Tecia Torres (11-6, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -110) vs. Cortney "Cast Iron" Casey (11-9, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Underdog: +100)

 

Tecia Torres is a striker, known for her highly technical boxing, and leg kicks, and has some power in her high kicks. She can keep the fight standing, and defend herself on the ground. She is known to be a points fighter, punching out decision victories. She is coming off a first round submission loss to Mackenzie Dern that saw her cut from the UFC. Cortney Casey has decent boxing with power in her punches. She can defend against takedowns, and defend herself on the ground, while looking for submissions. She is coming off a second round knock out victory over Amy Caldwell Montenegro in LFA.

 

 

 

Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Quarter-Final Bout: Kazumasa Majima (16-2, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +190) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (10-0, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Favorite: -250)

 

Kazumasa Majima isn't much of a striker, preferring instead to use his grappling skill, to get the fight to the ground where he can work his devastating submission game. He submitted Alexandre Bezerra in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Jonathan Brookins in the Championship Second Round. Magomed Yunusilau is a decent technical boxer, but his real strength is his overpowering wrestling, and devastating ground and pound, though he can also work submissions. He won a Unanimous Decision over Bekbulat Magomedov in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Rony Jason in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Jeremy "JBC" Kennedy (16-3-1NC, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -1080) vs. Kyle "The Monster" Nelson (14-5, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Underdog: +860)

 

Jeremy Kennedy is a well-rounded competitor, who is dangerous from everywhere, whether it's with his skillful, powerful striking, he bullying wrestling, or his ground game, where he can work strikes and submissions for victories. He won a Unanimous Decision over Diego Nunes in the opening round, the lost a Unanimous Decision to A.J. McKee in the Championship Second Round. Kyle Nelson has technical boxing with no power, and powerful leg kicks with no technique. He has good takedowns, and can work a deadly submission game on the ground. He submitted T.J. Laramie in the opening round, then was submitted by Shuya Kamikubo in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Second Round Bout: Daniel "Tucanao" Torres (11-5-1NC, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +270) vs. Dylan "The Nuke" Tuke (5-3, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Favorite: -350)

 

Daniel Torres is a Shotokan Karate striker with a skilled kicking game, but his takedowns, and ground game are where he shines, utilizing a slick submission game on the ground. He was knocked out by A.J. McKee in the opening round, then submitted Chris Horodecki in the #1 Contender Grand Prix First Round. Dylan Tuke has a decent boxing game, but his real strength is with wrestling, takedowns, and submissions. He submitted Tyler Diamond in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Gavin Tucker in the Championship Second Round.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Nate Diaz (170 lbs) vs. Martin Kampmann (170 lbs)

Thiago Tavares (145 lbs) vs. Alexandre Bezerra (145 lbs)

Shuya Kamikubo (145 lbs) vs. Mark Hominick (145 lbs)

Rony Jason (145 lbs) vs. Jonathan Brookins (145 lbs)

A.J. McKee (145 lbs) vs. Gavin Tucker (145 lbs)

Chad Mendes (145 lbs) vs. Aleksandr Grozin (145 lbs)

Tyler Diamond (145 lbs) vs. Andre Fili (145 lbs)

Pat Curran (145 lbs) vs. Gabriel Varga (145 lbs)

Diego Nunes (145 lbs) vs. Charles Jourdain (145 lbs)

Bubba Jenkins (145 lbs) vs. Jung Young Lee (145 lbs)

 

Tecia Torres (115 lbs) vs. Cortney Casey (115 lbs)

Kazumasa Majima (145 lbs) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (145 lbs)

Jeremy Kennedy (145 lbs) vs. Kyle Nelson (145 lbs)

Daniel Torres (145 lbs) vs. Dylan Tuke (145 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 31 Full Fight Card

 

WW Champ: Nate Diaz vs. Martin Kampmann

FW #1: Thiago Tavares vs. Alexandre Bezerra

FW Champ: Shuya Kamikubo vs. Mark Hominick

FW #1: Rony Jason vs. Jonathan Brookins

FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Gavin Tucker

FW #1: Chad Mendes vs. Aleksandr Grozin

FW #1: Tyler Diamond vs. Andre Fili

FW #1: Pat Curran vs. Gabriel Varga

FW #1: Diego Nunes vs. Charles Jourdain

FW Champ: Bubba Jenkins vs. Jung Young Lee

 

WSW Champ: Tecia Torres vs. Cortney Casey

FW Champ: Kazumasa Majima vs. Magomed Yunusilau

FW #1: Jeremy Kennedy vs. Kyle Nelson

FW #1: Daniel Torres vs. Dylan Tuke

[vladjarca]

WW Champ: Nate Diaz vs. Martin Kampmann

FW #1: Thiago Tavares vs. Alexandre Bezerra

FW Champ: Shuya Kamikubo vs. Mark Hominick

FW #1: Rony Jason vs. Jonathan Brookins

FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Gavin Tucker

FW #1: Chad Mendes vs. Aleksandr Grozin

FW #1: Tyler Diamond vs. Andre Fili

FW #1: Pat Curran vs. Gabriel Varga

FW #1: Diego Nunes vs. Charles Jourdain

FW Champ: Bubba Jenkins vs. Jung Young Lee

 

WSW Champ: Tecia Torres vs. Cortney Casey

FW Champ: Kazumasa Majima vs. Magomed Yunusilau

FW #1: Jeremy Kennedy vs. Kyle Nelson

FW #1: Daniel Torres vs. Dylan Tuke

[rodrigoviolim]

<p>Canadian Tournament Combat 31 Full Fight Card</p><p> </p><p>

WW Champ: <strong>Nate Diaz</strong> vs. Martin Kampmann</p><p>

FW #1: <strong>Thiago Tavares</strong> vs. Alexandre Bezerra</p><p>

FW Champ: Shuya Kamikubo vs. <strong>Mark Hominick</strong></p><p>

FW #1: Rony Jason vs. <strong>Jonathan Brookins</strong></p><p>

FW Champ: <strong>A.J. McKee</strong> vs. Gavin Tucker</p><p>

FW #1: <strong>Chad Mendes</strong> vs. Aleksandr Grozin</p><p>

FW #1: <strong>Tyler Diamond</strong> vs. Andre Fili</p><p>

FW #1: <strong>Pat Curran</strong> vs. Gabriel Varga</p><p>

FW #1: Diego Nunes vs. <strong>Charles Jourdain</strong></p><p>

FW Champ: <strong>Bubba Jenkins</strong> vs. Jung Young Lee</p><p> </p><p>

WSW Champ: <strong>Tecia Torres</strong> vs. Cortney Casey</p><p>

FW Champ: <strong>Kazumasa Majima</strong> vs. Magomed Yunusilau</p><p>

FW #1: <strong>Jeremy Kennedy</strong> vs. Kyle Nelson</p><p>

FW #1: Daniel Torres vs. <strong>Dylan Tuke</strong></p>