Canadian Tournament Combat 4: Back To the Real World

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Friday, Week 3, October 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Rory "Red King" MacDonald (24-7-1, 3-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -630) vs. Ismail "The Austrian Wonderboy" Naurdiev (23-5, 3-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Underdog: +500)

 

One of Canada's very best fights for the right to participate in the first CTC Welterweight Title Fight! Rory MacDonald is a well-rounded mixed martial artist, that can pose a danger anywhere the fight goes, with crips, powerful striking, strong wrestling, and a deadly ground game that can end with either strikes or submissions. He knocked out Igor Fernandes in the opening round, then was TKOed by Michael Hill in the Championship Second Round, knocked out Tristan Connelly in the #1 Contender Second Round, then when he was given the chance to get back to the Championship Bracket after George St. Pierre's retirement, submitted Jordan Mein in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Ismail Naurdiev loves to strike and has big power in his punches, and kicks, he is also dangerous with his wrestling, and on the ground, where he can either strike or submit. He won a Unanimous Decision over Raimond Magomedaliev in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Ben Askren in the Championship Second Round, he knocked out Sam Boult in the #1 Contender Second Round, then when he got the chance to get back to the Championship Bracket after Ben Askren's retirement, he submitted Michael Hill in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: "The Celtic Kid" Jake Matthews (19-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -480) vs. "Platinum" Mike Perry (15-7, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Underdog: +380)

 

Jake Matthews is a freak athlete, with excellent strength and conditioning. He has decent technical boxing, but is prefers to bully opponents with wrestling, get the to the ground, where he can work a strong submission game. He was submitted by Ben Askren in the opening round, then submitted Tommy King in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Chad Laprise in the #1 Contender Second Round. Mike Perry is always exciting, a devastating striker with dynamite fists and knees. He likes to talk trash and get in his opponents head at the weigh-in. He enters the #1 Contender Bracket as a replacement for Rory MacDonald, who has returned to the Championship Bracket, and is coming off a second round knock out victory over Melvin Guillard at a local show.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Welterweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Albert "Einstein" Tumenov (24-4, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -460) vs. Matt Dwyer (12-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +360)

 

Albert Tumenov is an excellent striker, who has great power and footwork. Primarily a counter-puncher, Tumenov also uses feints and switches to surprise opponents with his powerful head kicks. Tumenov entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Warlley Alves who failed a drug test, and knocked out Nate Diaz in the Championship Second Round, before winning a Unanimous Decision over Ryan Ford in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Matt Dwyer is one of the tallest Welterweights in the game, but struggles to make use of his length. Dwyer is an athletic kick boxer, but lacks some major technical tools. His clinch game is his best weapon. He won a Unanimous Decision over Jake Ellenberger in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Tristan Connelly in the Championship Second Round, and knocked out Shane Campbell in the Championship Quarter-Finals. The two fought in the UFC in 2014 with Tumenov winning by first round knockout.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Gillian "The Savage" Robertson (11-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -1060) vs. Alejandra "Azul" Lara (9-3, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +840)

 

Gillian Robertson is a jiu-jitsu player, who relies almost exclusively on her strong wrestling, and absolutely devastating submission attacks to win fights, if an opponent negates her Jiu-Jitsu somehow she has no plan B, as she has little in the way of a stand-up game. She was knocked out by Kana Watanabe in the opening round, then submitted Kinberly Tanaka Novaes in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Brogan Walker-Sanchez in the #1 Contender Second Round. Alejandra Lara is a well-rounded mixed martial artist, with a crisp, powerful boxing game, strong wrestling, and a decent jiu-jitsu game on the ground. She enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for Mara Romero Borella, who retired, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Ana Julaton in Bellator.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Valerie Loureda (6-0, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Even: -110) vs. Melinda Fabian (8-4-2, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Even: -110)

 

Valerie Loureda is a massively powerful Taekwondo striker, with the technique to back it up. She also has nearly unbreakable takedown defence, and can defend herself on the ground with excellent sweeps, she can control from on top and unleash ground and pound. She won by TKO over Katarzyna Lubonska in the opening round, then won by TKO over Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir in the Championship Second Round, then knocked out Manjit Kolekar in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Melinda Fabian has been a martial artist since the age of twelve, and is a two time IKF Kempo World Champion. She is a capable contact striker, with a sneaky armbar, but she struggles in a lot of areas. She submitted Rachael Swatez in the opening round, then won a Split Decision over Mara Romero Borella in the Championship Second Round, and won a Split Decision over Cornelia Holm in the Championship Quarter-Finals, can her streak of barely squeaking out sometimes questionable victories go on?

 

 

 

Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Robson Gracie Jr. (4-1, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +180) vs. Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger (33-14, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -230)

 

Robson Gracie Jr. has the skill set you might expect of someone with his name. He has powerful leg kicks, but prefers to get fights to the ground, where he has a solid all around jiu-jitsu game, with deadly submissions for the finish. He enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for Martin Kampmann, who retired, and is coming off a 19 second knock out victory over Nate Andrews in Bellator. Jake Ellenberger is a powerful wrestler with heavy hands. His standup is powerful, and he's added some technique to it over the years. While he can control on the ground, and utilize ground and pound, he has massive, gaping holes in his BJJ game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Matt Dwyer in the opening round, then submitted Peter Davenport in the #1 Contender First Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Brock Jardine in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: "Amiba" Yuko Oya (11-8, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +100) vs. Paige "12 Gauge" VanZant (10-6, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -130)

 

Yuko Oya is strong, and has an iron chin, she doesn't have much of a striking game, but in general can take punishment until she can get the fight to the ground, and work her submission game. She lost a Split Decision to Paige VanZant in the opening round, then won by TKO over Chelsea Hackett in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO due to a cut over Caitlin McEwen in the #1 Contender Second Round. Paige VanZant is a striker, with good boxing, and powerful leg kicks, she can defend takedowns, and submissions. She won a Split Decision over Yuko Oya in the opening round, then was knocked out by Bryony Tyrell in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO over Rin Nakai in the #1 Contender Second Round. The two fought each other at Canadian Tournament Combat 2, with VanZant winning a Split Decision.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: 11-4, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -430) vs. Na Liang (11-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Underdog: +340)

 

Molly McCann is most comfortable throwing big punches, and looking for the Muay Thai clinch. Her takedowns are decent and her ground and pound is brutal. She entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Valerie Letourneau, who retired, and knocked out Pearl Gonzalez in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Na Liang is a Sanda fighter, with skilled, technical boxing, and powerful high kicks, and massive knees from the Thai clinch. She has decent takedowns, and can control from on top, and grind out results. She submitted Kinberly Tanaka Novaes in the opening round, then knocked out Rin Nakai in the Championship Second Round, and knocked out Bryony Tyrell in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Sheldon Westcott (11-4-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -560) vs. Ergys Sigeta (6-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +440)

 

Sheldon Westcott is a decent kickboxer, with good technical boxing, but if a fight goes to the ground he can also work for submissions while controlling from on top, he has good sweeps and scrambles. He submitted Peter Davenport in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Ryan Ford in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Michael Page in the #1 Contender Second Round. Ergys Sigeta has heavy hands, and good takedown defence. If the fight goes to the ground, he has a good top game, with heavy ground and pound. He lost a Split Decision to Sam Boult in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Christien Savoie in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Themba Gorimbo in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Poliana Botelho (9-4, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +280) vs. Kana Watanabe (11-1-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Favorite: -360)

 

Poliana Botelho is a Muay Thai striker with power in her hands, and a decent kicking game, she can devastate opponents with elbows and knees from the Muay Thai clinch. She has some takedown defence, but if her opponent manages to get her down, she has little in the way of defence on the ground. She enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for the retired Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Emily Whitmire that saw her cut from the UFC roster. Kana Watanabe is a Judoka, who has massive power in her hands, but prefers to throw opponents to the ground, where she can either rain down brutal ground and pound, or look for submissions. She knocked out Gillian Robertson in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Manjit Kolekar in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Stephanie Geltmacher in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Welterweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Igor "Chatubinha" Fernandes (23-8, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +100) vs. Sean "Tarzan" Strickland (21-4, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Favorite: -110)

 

Igor Fernandes is an absolutely devastating Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, with power in his hands making him dangerous on the feet as well, he will look to get the fight to the ground, where he can twist opponents in knots with his deadly Jiu-Jitsu game. He was knocked out by Rory MacDonald in the opening round, then submitted Brennan Ward in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Jonathan Meunier in the #1 Contender Second Round. Sean Strickland is a powerful boxer, but loves to wrestle, either bullying opponents in the clinch, or taking them down and working with ground and pound from smothering top control. He enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for Ismail Naurdiev, who won his way back into the Championship Bracket, and is coming off a third round submission loss to Sean Brady that saw him cut from the UFC roster.

 

 

 

Womens Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Samara "Marituba" Santos (13-7-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Favorite: -120) vs. Jihin "Shadow Cat" Radzuan (6-3, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: -110)

 

Samara Santos has massive power in her punches, and high kicks. If she ends up on the ground she can hunt submissions from the bottom of guard, or rain down heavy ground and pound from on top. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Mara Romero Borella in the opening round, then knocked out Kelly Kobold in the #1 Contender First Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Joanne Calderwood in the #1 Contender Second Round. Jihin Radzuan is a decent technical striker, especially her leg kicks, but prefers to get fights to the ground, where she can work good positional Jiu-Jitsu, and hunt for submissions. She enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for Zoila Frausto, who retired, and is coming off a second round knock out victory over Kabaitan Lin at a local show.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Rory MacDonald (170 lbs) vs. Ismail Naurdiev (170 lbs)

Jake Matthews (170 lbs) vs. Mike Perry (170 lbs)

Albert Tumenov (170 lbs) vs. Matt Dwyer (170 lbs)

Gillian Robertson (125 lbs) vs. Alejandra Lara (125 lbs)

Valerie Loureda (125 lbs) vs. Melinda Fabian (125 lbs)

Robson Gracie Jr. (170 lbs) vs. Jake Ellenberger (170 lbs)

Yuko Oya (125 lbs) vs. Paige VanZant (125 lbs)

Molly McCann (125 lbs) vs. Na Liang (125 lbs)

Sheldon Westcott (170 lbs) vs. Ergys Sigeta (170 lbs)

Poliana Botelho (125 lbs) vs. Kana Watanabe (125 lbs)

 

Igor Fernandes (170 lbs) vs. Sean Strickland (170 lbs)

Samara Santos (125 lbs) vs. Jihin Radzuan (125 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 43 Full Fight Card

 

WW Champ: Rory MacDonald vs. Ismail Naurdiev

WW #1: Jake Matthews vs. Mike Perry

WW Champ: Albert Tumenov vs. Matt Dwyer

WFLY #1: Gillian Robertson vs. Alejandra Lara

WFLY Champ: Valerie Loureda vs. Melinda Fabian

WW #1: Robson Gracie Jr. vs. Jake Ellenberger

WFLY #1: Yuko Oya vs. Paige VanZant

WFLY Champ: Molly McCann vs. Na Liang

WW #1: Sheldon Westcott vs. Ergys Sigeta

WFLY #1: Poliana Botelho vs. Kana Watanabe

 

WW #1: Igor Fernandes vs. Sean Strickland

WFLY #1: Samara Santos vs. Jihin Radzuan

[CageRage]

<blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-username="vladjarca" data-cite="vladjarca" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>WFW:<strong> Cris Cyborg </strong>vs. Miesha Tate<p> HW Champ: Alexander Volkov vs.<strong> Sergey Spivak</strong></p><p> HW #1: Mohammed Usman vs. <strong>Cain Velasquez</strong></p><p> HW Champ: <strong>Valentin Moldavsky</strong> vs. Anthony Johnson</p><p> HW Champ: <strong>Satoshi Ishii</strong> vs. Denis Goltsov</p><p> HW Champ: Arjan Bhullar vs. <strong>Justin Tafa</strong></p><p> HW #1: <strong>Cole Konrad</strong> vs. Muhammed DeReese</p><p> HW #1: <strong>Evgeny Goncharov</strong> vs. Chris Birchler</p><p> HW #1: <strong>Tyler East</strong> vs. Hugo Cunha</p><p> HW #1: <strong>Viktor Pesta</strong> vs. Marcus Vanttinen</p><p> </p><p> HW #1:<strong> Rico Verhoeven</strong> vs. Chris Barnett</p><p> HW #1: <strong>Raphael Butler</strong> vs. Michal Martinek</p><p> HW #1:<strong> Cyril Asker</strong> vs. Adam Dyczka</p><p> </p><p> Fun card!</p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> Thanks! Good job sneaking in your predictions literally while I was formatting the post. <img alt=":cool:" data-src="//content.invisioncic.com/g322608/emoticons/cool.png.f00d2562b2c1d873a09323753efdb041.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></p>

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<p>WW Champ: Rory MacDonald vs. <strong>Ismail Naurdiev</strong></p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Jake Matthews</strong> vs. Mike Perry</p><p>

WW Champ: <strong>Albert Tumenov</strong> vs. Matt Dwyer</p><p>

WFLY #1: <strong>Gillian Robertson</strong> vs. Alejandra Lara</p><p>

WFLY Champ: <strong>Valerie Loureda</strong> vs. Melinda Fabian</p><p>

WW #1: Robson Gracie Jr. vs. <strong>Jake Ellenberger</strong></p><p>

WFLY #1: Yuko Oya vs. <strong>Paige VanZant</strong></p><p>

WFLY Champ: <strong>Molly McCann</strong> vs. Na Liang</p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Sheldon Westcott</strong> vs. Ergys Sigeta</p><p>

WFLY #1: Poliana Botelho vs. <strong>Kana Watanabe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WW #1: Igor Fernandes vs. <strong>Sean Strickland</strong></p><p>

WFLY #1: Samara Santos vs. <strong>Jihin Radzuan</strong></p>

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<p>Canadian Tournament Combat 43 Full Fight Card</p><p> </p><p>

WW Champ: <strong>Rory MacDonald</strong> vs. Ismail Naurdiev</p><p>

WW #1: Jake Matthews vs. <strong>Mike Perry</strong></p><p>

WW Champ: <strong>Albert Tumenov</strong> vs. Matt Dwyer</p><p>

WFLY #1: <strong>Gillian Robertson</strong> vs. Alejandra Lara</p><p>

WFLY Champ: Valerie Loureda vs. <strong>Melinda Fabian</strong></p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Robson Gracie Jr.</strong> vs. Jake Ellenberger</p><p>

WFLY #1: Yuko Oya vs. <strong>Paige VanZant</strong></p><p>

WFLY Champ: <strong>Molly McCann</strong> vs. Na Liang</p><p>

WW #1: <strong>Sheldon Westcott</strong> vs. Ergys Sigeta</p><p>

WFLY #1: Poliana Botelho vs. <strong>Kana Watanabe</strong></p><p> </p><p>

WW #1: Igor Fernandes vs. <strong>Sean Strickland</strong></p><p>

WFLY #1: <strong>Samara Santos</strong> vs. Jihin Radzuan</p>

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Friday, Week 3, October 2021

 

 

 

Live From Montreal, Quebec

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Samara "Marituba" Santos (13-7-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Brazil, Favorite: -120) vs. Jihin "Shadow Cat" Radzuan (6-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Johor Bahru, Malaysia, Underdog: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Samara 'Marituba' Santos goes head to head with Jihin 'Shadow Cat' Radzuan.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Matt Hume, and Marcos Rosales.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:45) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Radzuan slips past a right hook and counters with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Santos misses a right hook and gets countered with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Santos dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) Radzuan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 12:26) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:26) Santos scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 12:26) Radzuan finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 12:03) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Santos hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) Radzuan scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) Santos misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a quick left hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Radzuan misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:48) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:48) Radzuan uses a left jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:48) Santos lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Santos misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:15) Santos glances at the clock, grimacing slightly.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) Santos misses a jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) Radzuan scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:45) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:45) Radzuan hits a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:45) Santos is off-target with a jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:33) For the first time, Santos is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Radzuan lets two punches sail past, her head movement proving far too good for Santos.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Radzuan throws a two punch combination but Santos maintains her great guard and is safe.

(Rd 1 - 08:42) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 08:14) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:14) Santos misses with a big right hand, allowing Radzuan to counter with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:52) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 07:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:23) Santos doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:23) Radzuan uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:57) Radzuan counters a right hand with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:47) Limping slightly, Santos is definitely starting to feel the damage to her legs.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 06:21) Radzuan is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) Radzuan hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) Santos misses a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:54) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:54) Santos misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Radzuan comes in with a brace of jabs that are followed by a low kick that can't connect.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Santos looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Santos fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Radzuan with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Santos is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Santos moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Santos can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Santos confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Santos throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Santos comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Santos lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Santos looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Radzuan comes forward, walking down Santos.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Radzuan steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Santos.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) A jab lands from Radzuan but Santos avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Santos rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Radzuan appeared to be going for a takedown, but Santos took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Santos throws a one-two, but Radzuan was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Radzuan comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Santos fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Radzuan hits a left jab and then she catches Santos with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Santos stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Radzuan is looking to muscle Santos back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Radzuan achieves it, pinning Santos to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Radzuan drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Radzuan catches Santos with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Radzuan catches Santos with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Radzuan scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Santos takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Radzuan hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Radzuan catches Santos with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Santos is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Radzuan smothers Santos against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Radzuan attempts to throw an elbow, but Santos tightens the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Referee Dan Miragliotta decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Limping slightly, Santos is definitely starting to feel the damage to her legs.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) A tired-looking Radzuan shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Radzuan couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Santos hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) With Santos not going down, Radzuan settles for pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Radzuan smothers Santos against the cage and stomps down on her foot.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Radzuan tries to take Santos down.

(Rd 1 - 00:47) Santos blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Radzuan tries to take Santos down.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) It doesn't work, Santos defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Radzuan looks to take Santos down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) It doesn't work, Santos defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) With Santos stuck against the cage, Radzuan tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Radzuan can't get Santos down to the ground.

(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 Radzuan down as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Jihin 'Shadow Cat' Radzuan!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jihin 'Shadow Cat' Radzuan defeats Samara 'Marituba' Santos (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jihin Radzuan gives a name-check to everyone at Fairtex Pattaya, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. Jihin Radzuan may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Igor "Chatubinha" Fernandes (23-8, 2-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +100) vs. Sean "Tarzan" Strickland (21-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Favorite: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes takes on Sean 'Tarzan' Strickland in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Frank Trigg.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) There's a takedown attempt from Strickland.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Fernandes sprawls brilliantly, not only preventing the takedown but pushing Strickland down onto his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Strickland gets up sharply, sensing that Fernandes was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Strickland aggressively gets to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Strickland is trying to push Fernandes so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Fernandes ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:45) Strickland tries to smother Fernandes against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:17) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 1 - 13:17) Fernandes wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 13:11) Fernandes tries to take Strickland down.

(Rd 1 - 13:11) Strickland blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Clinched with Strickland, Fernandes looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Strickland blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Fernandes gets out-wrestled and Strickland takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) Strickland tries to wrestle Fernandes backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) Strickland can't do it though, and Fernandes gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) The grappling doesn't go anywhere, and they break apart.

(Rd 1 - 11:18) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:18) Strickland is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Using his wrestling skills, Strickland is trying to push Fernandes up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Strickland can't move Fernandes at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) Clinched with Strickland, Fernandes looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) The takedown is completed, Fernandes gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Fernandes tries to ensnare Strickland in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) A kimura is locked in tight, Strickland has his arm bent at a terrible angle!

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Fernandes loses the hold! Somehow Strickland got his arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Strickland is still under side control though and so the threat of more submission attempts remains.

(Rd 1 - 10:08) Strickland tries to move to guard, but Fernandes doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 09:50) Fernandes holds Strickland in position with side control and hits a knee into the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) In side control, Fernandes throws a couple of punches designed to keep Strickland guessing.

(Rd 1 - 09:20) Strickland tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) Fernandes tries to lock Strickland into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) Strickland doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) Strickland tries to pull guard on Fernandes but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) Fernandes tries to lock Strickland into an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) Strickland blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 08:10) Fernandes blocks Strickland as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Fernandes tries to put Strickland into an americana.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) The americana is fully applied, Strickland has no option but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 07:28) Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Igor 'Chatubinha' Fernandes defeats Sean 'Tarzan' Strickland (Submission (Americana) in 7:32 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Igor Fernandes gives a name-check to everyone at X-Gym, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Looking at a replay of the finish, Igor Fernandes says that he is happy that all the submission training paid off. While he's not a great talker, Igor Fernandes the looks to get a reaction all the same.

 

 

 

 

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WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Poliana Botelho (9-4, 0-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +280) vs. Kana Watanabe (11-1-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -360)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The first of the main fights is Poliana Botelho vs. Kana Watanabe.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:50) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 14:25) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 13:35) Botelho comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:35) Watanabe manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:35) Botelho throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Botelho comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Watanabe lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Watanabe buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Botelho lands a left hand and then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Botelho comes forward, walking down Watanabe.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Watanabe misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Botelho hits a left jab and then she catches Watanabe with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Botelho lands a left hand and then hits Watanabe with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Botelho comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Watanabe hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Botelho lands a jab and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 11:42) A jab hits home from Botelho and then she hits Watanabe with a great high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:30) Watanabe immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that she is dazed!

(Rd 1 - 11:30) Botelho tries to finish her off with a huge right hook, but Watanabe avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Watanabe clears her head and circles away from the cage back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Botelho steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Watanabe lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Botelho lands two jabs and then she scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Watanabe hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Botelho fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:01) Botelho comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 10:01) Watanabe throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 10:01) Botelho fails to find a home for her jab, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:47) Botelho comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 09:47) Watanabe misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:47) Botelho doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Botelho comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Watanabe fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Watanabe falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Botelho hits a left hand but Watanabe avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Botelho steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Watanabe fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Botelho lands a left hand and then she catches Watanabe with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:49) Watanabe warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 08:49) A jab is wide from Botelho, but then she hits Watanabe with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Botelho lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:01) Taking a few gulps of breath, Botelho is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 07:48) Botelho closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:48) Botelho hits a left hand, but misses when she attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 1 - 07:32) Botelho moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Watanabe into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:32) Watanabe hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:32) Botelho hits two left jabs and then she hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) Botelho sees that Watanabe is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Watanabe just covers up, leaning on the cage, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds!

(Rd 1 - 07:18) A big right hand catches Watanabe flush and snaps her head back!

(Rd 1 - 07:14) Watanabe eats a right head kick! She falls to the ground but is not out!

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Botelho knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Watanabe, looking to finish her off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 07:03) Botelho unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Watanabe.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) Botelho tries to pound on Watanabe, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 06:31) Watanabe tries to pull guard on Botelho but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 06:15) Botelho fires away with punches, but Watanabe doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:55) Botelho blocks Watanabe as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 05:40) Botelho pounds away, but Watanabe calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Watanabe tries to move to guard, but Botelho doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) Botelho tries to pound on Watanabe, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Watanabe tries to move to guard, but Botelho doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Botelho pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Watanabe tries to pull guard on Botelho but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Botelho can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Covering up, Watanabe backs off until trapped against the cage! Botelho may have rocked her!

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Watanabe gets caught by a big right hook...and is out before she hits the ground!

(Rd 1 - 03:32) The winner, by knock out; Poliana Botelho!

 

 

 

Official Result: Poliana Botelho defeats Kana Watanabe (Knock Out (Punch) in 11:28 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Poliana Botelho praises her team at Nova Uniao, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Poliana Botelho says she is very happy to cap her CTC debut with a win. She is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Sheldon Westcott (11-4-1, 2-1 CTC, From: St. Albert, Alberta, Favorite: -560) vs. Ergys Sigeta (6-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +440)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Sheldon Westcott squares off with Ergys Sigeta.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Sigeta hits a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. Westcott scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Westcott comes forward, walking down Sigeta.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Sigeta fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Westcott hits a left jab and then he catches Sigeta with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) Westcott slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) Sigeta misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Westcott comes in with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Sigeta counters a roundhouse kick with a jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Sigeta moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) Westcott is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) Sigeta uses a left jab but is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) Westcott comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) Sigeta hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) Westcott uses a left jab but Sigeta evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Moving forward constantly, Sigeta is pressuring Westcott.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Westcott hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) A jab hits home from Sigeta and then he catches Westcott with a right kick to the head.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Westcott comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Sigeta manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) A jab is wide from Westcott, but then he scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:50) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Sigeta lands a left jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. Westcott scores with a left hook to the side of the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) Sigeta moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:39) Sigeta misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Westcott to attack with a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:17) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:17) Westcott hits a pair of jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:17) Sigeta scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Westcott moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sigeta into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Sigeta hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Westcott can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) Westcott hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) Sigeta doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 08:00) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Sigeta misses a jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Westcott hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) Sigeta misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:44) Westcott is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 06:32) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 05:57) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:57) Westcott misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:36) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) Sigeta misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Westcott to attack with a jab and a kick to the body that gets parried.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Westcott uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Sigeta is off target with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Westcott hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Sigeta hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Sigeta misses with a left jab but just about lands a head kick. Westcott hits a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Sigeta is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Westcott uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Sigeta misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Westcott comes in with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Westcott counters a right hand with a nice left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Westcott is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Sigeta misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Moving forward constantly, Westcott is pressuring Sigeta.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Westcott avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Westcott hits two left jabs and then he hits Sigeta with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Westcott lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Sigeta can't connect with a jab, but then catches Westcott with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Westcott is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Sigeta quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Westcott!

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Sigeta pounds away on Westcott, landing several good shots in the process.

(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 give the result in favour of Sigeta.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Ergys Sigeta!

 

 

 

Official Result: Ergys Sigeta defeats Sheldon Westcott (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

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. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and answers that he thinks a fight against Alex Lohore would probably be a great contest. A charismatic talker with the looks to match, Ergys Sigeta has real star power.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Meatball" Molly McCann (11-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Liverpool, England, Favorite: -430) vs. Na Liang (11-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Heilongjang, China, Underdog: +340)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which 'Meatball' Molly McCann competes against Na Liang.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) Liang lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) McCann hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) McCann doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Liang misses a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) McCann comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Liang scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) McCann lands a left hand and then she hits Liang with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:49) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 11:45) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:45) McCann is off-target with a jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:45) Liang hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:20) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:20) Liang scores with a jab and also hits a glancing high kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:20) McCann finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) McCann initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Liang lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) McCann lands a left jab but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) There's a takedown attempt from Liang.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) McCann partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Liang has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 10:45) Liang drives McCann up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) Liang looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 10:34) The takedown is successful, McCann pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Looking to catch her breath, Liang is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Liang keeps McCann guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:31) Liang pounds away, but McCann isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:18) Liang blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:00) Liang throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Liang tries to pound on McCann, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) McCann tries to get full guard on Liang but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 08:11) Liang punches down at McCann, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 07:52) Referee Herb Dean decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 07:39) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:39) Liang uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 07:39) McCann doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 05:59) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 05:27) McCann comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:27) Liang hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 05:27) McCann lands a left hand and then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) A feint is bought entirely by Liang, leaving her wide open.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) McCann pushes aside a weak right head kick attempt and comes back with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Liang hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) McCann finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) McCann misses with a left jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Liang lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Liang dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) McCann attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Liang tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) McCann fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) McCann steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Liang hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) McCann can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Liang misses with a left jab but scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) McCann hits a three punch combo that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Liang hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) McCann hits a pair of jabs but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) McCann misses a right hook and gets countered with a stiff head kick that finds its mark!

(Rd 1 - 01:39) McCann hits the mat, that shot has rocked her!

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Liang moves in quickly, kneeling beside McCann and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Liang unloads with massive right hands and McCann is getting destroyed!

(Rd 1 - 01:39) The referee pulls Liang away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 1 - 01:25) Na Liang takes the win by TKO!

 

 

 

Official Result: Na Liang defeats 'Meatball' Molly McCann (TKO (Strikes) in 13:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Na Liang thanks everyone connected to Borneo Tribal Squad for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Asked who she wants to fight next, she says she'll fight whoever is put in front of her, but she thinks Alexa Grasso would be a particularly good contest.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Amiba" Yuko Oya (11-8, 2-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +100) vs. Paige "12 Gauge" VanZant (10-6, 2-1 CTC, From: Sparks, Nevada, Favorite: -130)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Amiba' Yuko Oya taking on Paige '12 Gauge' VanZant.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:50) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Yuko misses a left hook and gets countered with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) That was the perfect example of how VanZant can use her reach advantage.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) If she maintains the correct distance, she can simply pick off Yuko without getting into danger.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Yuko misses a left cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. VanZant comes in with a quick left jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:04) VanZant comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Yuko misses with a right hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Two jabs hit home from VanZant and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Yuko misses with a big left hand, allowing VanZant to counter with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) VanZant slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) VanZant initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Yuko fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) VanZant can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Moving forward constantly, VanZant is pressuring Yuko.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Yuko hit a counter right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) VanZant hits a couple of minor left hands, but Yuko avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) VanZant steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Yuko manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) VanZant uses a left jab but Yuko evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 11:55) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) VanZant attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) Yuko fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) VanZant uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Moving forward constantly, VanZant is pressuring Yuko.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Yuko manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) VanZant throws a two-punch combo but Yuko avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) VanZant counters a left hand with a left jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:47) VanZant comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:47) Yuko hit two counter right hands.

(Rd 1 - 09:47) VanZant can't connect with a jab, but then she hits Yuko with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 09:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:05) Yuko misses a left hook and gets countered with a jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:45) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:45) Yuko misses a big left hand, putting her off balance and allowing VanZant to attack with two jabs that are followed by a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) VanZant steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) Yuko throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) VanZant hits two left jabs and then she catches Yuko with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:07) Taking a few gulps of breath, VanZant is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 07:58) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) VanZant initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Yuko throws a counter right but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) VanZant connects with a nice jab and then she hits Yuko with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:04) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 06:48) Yuko limps slightly as she circles.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) Yuko misses a left hook and gets countered with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:26) Yuko is limping a little bit.

(Rd 1 - 06:19) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) VanZant comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) Yuko fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) VanZant hits a left jab and then she hits Yuko with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 05:25) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) VanZant attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) Yuko throws a counter right but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) VanZant can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Yuko misses a left cross that leaves her open to the counter. VanZant attacks with a jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) VanZant comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) VanZant avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) VanZant connects with a nice jab and then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Yuko is limping a little from the damage she has taken to her legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) VanZant comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Yuko hit a counter right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) VanZant connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) VanZant is off-target with a jab and also misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Yuko has a left hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) VanZant forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Yuko hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) VanZant lands a jab and then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) VanZant misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Yuko hits a right jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Yuko got accidentally poked in the eye on that exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) The referee gives her a few moments to recover.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) The fight restarts.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) A little fatigue may be creeping in, VanZant is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) VanZant clinches up, looking shattered.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Yuko looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) It doesn't work, VanZant defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Yuko looks to sweep a leg out from under VanZant so as to take her down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) VanZant has no answer to a slick trip, she is left down under side control!

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Yuko attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) VanZant blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Yuko tries to ensnare VanZant in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that VanZant has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 00:42) 'Amiba' Yuko Oya takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Amiba' Yuko Oya defeats Paige '12 Gauge' VanZant (Submission (Kimura) in 14:18 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Yuko Oya praises her team at BURST, 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 Bryony Tyrell and that she thinks it'd be a great fight. Yuko Oya did great in this interview.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Robson Gracie Jr. (4-1, 0-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +180) vs. Jake "The Juggernaut" Ellenberger (33-14, 2-1 CTC, From: Omaha, Nebraska, Favorite: -230)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Robson Gracie Jr. going head to head with Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Frank Trigg will be the referee.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Ellenberger looks significantly bigger than Gracie Jr. as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Ellenberger comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Gracie Jr. fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Ellenberger throws a two-punch combo but Gracie Jr. avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) Gracie Jr. misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Ellenberger to attack with a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Ellenberger moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gracie Jr. into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Gracie Jr. lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) A three-punch combo fails to trouble Gracie Jr..

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

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Ellenberger tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Gracie Jr. throws a two punch combination but Ellenberger maintains his good guard and is safe.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Ellenberger forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Gracie Jr. throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) A one-two from Ellenberger fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 12:00) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Ellenberger steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Gracie Jr. throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Ellenberger lands a jab and then he hits Gracie Jr. with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) Ellenberger counters a right hand with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Ellenberger attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Gracie Jr. lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Ellenberger throws a two-punch combo but Gracie Jr. avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Ellenberger comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Gracie Jr. throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Ellenberger throws a one-two, but Gracie Jr. was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Ellenberger initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Gracie Jr. fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Ellenberger hits two left jabs and then he hits Gracie Jr. with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:09) Ellenberger steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:09) Gracie Jr. misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:09) Ellenberger throws a two-punch combo but Gracie Jr. avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) Ellenberger comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) Gracie Jr. fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 09:51) Ellenberger connects with a jab but Gracie Jr. avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:32) Ellenberger stalks forward, pressuring Gracie Jr..

(Rd 1 - 08:32) Ellenberger steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 08:32) Ellenberger throws a two-punch combo but Gracie Jr. avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Ellenberger is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 07:56) Ellenberger comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:56) Gracie Jr. fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 07:56) Ellenberger can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:36) Moving forward constantly, Ellenberger is pressuring Gracie Jr..

(Rd 1 - 07:36) Gracie Jr. hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:36) Ellenberger lands a jab and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 07:06) Ellenberger comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 07:06) Ellenberger confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 07:06) Gracie Jr. buys a feint and is left open.

(Rd 1 - 07:06) Ellenberger throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) Ellenberger comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) Gracie Jr. throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) Gracie Jr. falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) Ellenberger can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Gracie Jr. misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 06:09) Ellenberger attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 06:09) Gracie Jr. throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 06:09) Ellenberger connects with two left jabs, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Ellenberger comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Gracie Jr. throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Ellenberger throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) Gracie Jr. wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 05:09) Ellenberger throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 05:05) Gracie Jr. moves in fast and clinches with Ellenberger.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) Gracie Jr. looks to take Ellenberger down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 04:59) It doesn't work, Ellenberger defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Gracie Jr. looks to take Ellenberger down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Gracie Jr. can't get the trip, as Ellenberger wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Clinched with Gracie Jr., Ellenberger looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) The takedown is completed, Ellenberger gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Ellenberger fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Gracie Jr. tries to move to guard, but Ellenberger doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Ellenberger throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Gracie Jr. tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Ellenberger keeps Gracie Jr. guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Ellenberger blocks Gracie Jr. as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Ellenberger throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Gracie Jr. tries to pull guard on Ellenberger but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Ellenberger fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Ellenberger throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Gracie Jr. tries to move to guard, but Ellenberger doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) A few deep breaths betray that Ellenberger is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Ellenberger comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Gracie Jr. throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Gracie Jr. gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Ellenberger throws a two-punch combo but Gracie Jr. avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Ellenberger studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.

(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 agreed that Ellenberger is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jake 'The Juggernaut' Ellenberger defeats Robson Gracie Jr. (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jake Ellenberger praises his team at Kings MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Gracie Jr. for a tough fight. A good talker, Jake Ellenberger is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Valerie Loureda (6-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Miami, Florida, Even: -110) vs. Melinda Fabian (8-4-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Even: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Valerie Loureda goes up against Melinda Fábián.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Frank Trigg.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Loureda initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Fábián misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) Loureda fools Fábián with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 14:45) A one-two from Loureda fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Fábián uses a left jab and also hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Loureda scores with a jab and also connects with a thumping kick to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) Fábián misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Loureda to attack with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) Fábián uses a left jab and also hits a glancing high kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:32) Loureda lands two of a flurry of quick punches and then scores with a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) Loureda comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) Fábián hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) Fábián falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) A one-two from Loureda fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) Moving forward constantly, Loureda is pressuring Fábián.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) Fábián hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Loureda.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Loureda steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Fábián hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Loureda feints to one side, causing Fábián to react and leave herself off balance.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Loureda misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) Loureda comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) Fábián lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) Stepping in, Loureda throws four quick punches, one of which land, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 10:19) Loureda forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:19) Fábián throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:19) Loureda can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits a vicious body kick!

(Rd 1 - 10:19) That blow causes Fábián to fall to the ground in agony! She clearly can't continue, it's all over!

(Rd 1 - 10:14) The winner, by body kick TKO, is Valerie Loureda!

 

 

 

Official Result: Valerie Loureda defeats Melinda Fábián (TKO (Body Kick) in 4:46 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 Na Liang would be a tough challenge but one that she'd be interested in trying. Valerie Loureda is so photogenic that she is always marketable, even if she isn't the greatest talker in the world.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Na Liang vs. Valerie Loureda

 

 

 

 

WOMENS FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Gillian "The Savage" Robertson (11-5, 2-1 CTC, From: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Favorite: -1060) vs. Alejandra "Azul" Lara (9-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Medellin, Columbia, Underdog: +840)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Gillian 'The Savage' Robertson battles Alejandra 'Azul' Lara.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Lara steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Robertson fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Lara lands a jab and then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 14:46) She's down! Robertson falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Lara knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Robertson, looking to finish her off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Lara pounds away, landing several clean blows on Robertson in the process.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) Lara throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) Robertson tries to pull guard on Lara but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Lara fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 13:09) Robertson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) Lara punches down at Robertson, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Robertson tries to move to guard, but Lara doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Lara pounds away, but Robertson calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 11:52) Robertson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 11:32) Lara fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.

(Rd 1 - 11:13) Lara blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Lara forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Robertson hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Lara fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Lara steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Robertson throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Lara connects with a nice jab and then she catches Robertson with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Robertson wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 09:27) Lara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Lara steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Robertson tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Lara opens Robertson up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Lara hits a left jab and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Lara steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Robertson hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) A nice feint from Lara causes Robertson to become open.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Lara lands a left hand and then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:51) Lara steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 07:51) Robertson fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 07:51) Lara lands a jab and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Lara stalks forward, pressuring Robertson.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Lara confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Two jabs hit home from Lara and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 06:54) Lara steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 06:54) Robertson hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:54) Lara fails to find a home for her jab, but then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 06:46) Taking a few gulps of breath, Lara is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Robertson lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Lara lands two left hands and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 06:30) That last shot may have done some damage, Robertson backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! She looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Lara moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Robertson is rocked again!

(Rd 1 - 06:23) Lara smashes Robertson with a big right hand through the guard! Robertson can do nothing but try and cover up!

(Rd 1 - 06:23) With Robertson slumped against the cage and taking a beating, the referee leaps in and stops the fight!

(Rd 1 - 06:23) That looked like a late call, the referee should have gotten in there earlier.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) By TKO, the winner is Alejandra Lara!

 

 

 

Official Result: Alejandra 'Azul' Lara defeats Gillian 'The Savage' Robertson (TKO (Strikes) in 8:46 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Alejandra Lara praises her team at Gracie Fusion, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Alejandra Lara says that she is very happy to cap her CTC debut with a win.

 

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Albert "Einstein" Tumenov (24-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Nalchik, Russia, Favorite: -460) vs. Matt Dwyer (12-4, 3-0, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Underdog: +360)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Albert 'Einstein' Tumenov fights Matt Dwyer.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Matt Hume, Marcos Rosales, and Nelson Hamilton.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Tumenov comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Dwyer lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Tumenov can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Dwyer with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:39) Looking glassy-eyed, Dwyer staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow!

(Rd 1 - 14:39) Tumenov pounces and smashes Dwyer with a big right hand! Down he goes!

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Tumenov senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Tumenov pounds away with right hands and Dwyer is having trouble doing anything about it!

(Rd 1 - 14:26) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Albert Tumenov takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

 

Official Result: Albert 'Einstein' Tumenov defeats Matt Dwyer (TKO (Strikes) in 0:53 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Albert Tumenov gives a name-check to everyone at K Dojo Warrior Tribe, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"The Celtic Kid" Jake Matthews (19-5, 2-1 CTC, From: Melbourne, Australia, Favorite: -480) vs. "Platinum" Mike Perry (15-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Orlando, Florida, Underdog: +380)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Celtic Kid' Jake Matthews fights 'Platinum' Mike Perry in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Frank Trigg.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Perry moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Perry lands a left jab, but Matthews evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) There's a takedown attempt from Matthews.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) He has the takedown! Perry pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) In guard, Matthews begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Perry was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) The scramble sees Perry up first, only to be grabbed in a waist lock from behind.

(Rd 1 - 13:50) Controlling Perry from behind, Matthews tries to drag him down.

(Rd 1 - 13:50) Matthews gets the takedown with apparent ease, Perry could do nothing to stop it.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Matthews mounts Perry as he crashes to the mat!

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Matthews pounds away on Perry, landing two solid elbows.

(Rd 1 - 13:20) Matthews throws some elbows but Perry isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 13:08) Perry tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Matthews doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Matthews fires away with elbows, but only a few actually find their way through and even those are only glancing blows.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Matthews fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) Matthews blocks an attempt to move him from mount.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Matthews unloads with some elbows but Perry deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 11:53) Matthews maintains control, despite Perry trying to wriggle free.

(Rd 1 - 11:38) Matthews fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 1 - 11:26) Perry tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Matthews doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Matthews unloads with some elbows but Perry deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 10:58) Matthews blocks an attempt to move him from mount.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) Matthews tries to pound on Perry with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Perry tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Matthews doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Matthews tries to pound on Perry with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 09:55) Perry tries to sweep Matthews out of mount but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 09:41) Matthews pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Matthews controls Perry, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:10) Matthews pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Matthews controls Perry, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Matthews fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 1 - 08:22) Matthews maintains control, despite Perry trying to wriggle free.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) Matthews tries to pound on Perry with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 07:49) Matthews controls Perry, who was trying to wriggle to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:37) Matthews fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) Matthews maintains control, despite Perry trying to wriggle free.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Matthews pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 06:58) Matthews takes the back as Perry tries to sweep him!

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Matthews tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) Perry tries a roll, but doesn't budge Matthews.

(Rd 1 - 05:59) Perry does well to block an attempt to apply a body triangle.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) Perry tries a roll, but doesn't budge Matthews.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Matthews tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Perry stops Matthews from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Perry tries a roll, but doesn't budge Matthews.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Perry prevents Matthews from getting his hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Matthews blocks Perry as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Matthews tries to put Perry in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Perry defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Matthews blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Perry throws a punch but Matthews avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Matthews seizes the chance and grabs Perry into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Matthews tries to wrestle Perry backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Matthews does it, Perry is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Matthews keeps Perry stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Matthews smothers Perry up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Matthews and Perry remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Frank Trigg restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Perry throws a punch but Matthews avoids 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 Matthews.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Celtic Kid' Jake Matthews!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'The Celtic Kid' Jake Matthews defeats 'Platinum' Mike Perry (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jake Matthews thanks everyone connected to Australian Top Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. 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 Albert Tumenov and that he thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Rory "Red King" MacDonald (24-7-1, 3-1 CTC, From: Kelowna, British Columbia, Favorite: -630) vs. Ismail "The Austrian Wonderboy" Naurdiev (23-5, 3-1 CTC, From: Salzburg, Austria, Underdog: +500)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Rory 'Red King' MacDonald goes up against Ismail 'The Austrian Wonderboy' Naurdiev in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) The judges are: Matt Hume, Marcos Rosales, and Nelson Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 30:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) Naurdiev scores with a jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) MacDonald hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 29:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 29:21) MacDonald connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 29:21) Naurdiev scores with a jab and also hits a glancing high kick.

(Rd 1 - 28:54) Naurdiev comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 28:54) MacDonald lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 28:54) Naurdiev fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 28:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 28:29) Naurdiev scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 28:29) MacDonald lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 28:05) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 28:05) Naurdiev hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 28:05) MacDonald doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 27:48) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 27:48) Naurdiev misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 27:36) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 27:36) MacDonald misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Naurdiev comes in with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 27:14) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 27:14) Naurdiev lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 27:14) MacDonald is off target with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 26:58) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 26:58) Naurdiev misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. MacDonald comes in with a left jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 1 - 26:36) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 26:02) Naurdiev comes forward, walking down MacDonald.

(Rd 1 - 26:02) MacDonald hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 26:02) A one-two from Naurdiev fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 25:48) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 25:48) MacDonald misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Naurdiev to attack with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 25:26) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 25:00) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 24:37) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 24:37) Naurdiev hits a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 24:37) Displaying his fast hands, MacDonald lands a five strike combination that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 24:16) Naurdiev hits the floor, he has been knocked out!

(Rd 1 - 24:16) The winner, by knock out; Rory MacDonald!

 

 

 

Official Result: Rory 'Red King' MacDonald defeats Ismail 'The Austrian Wonderboy' Naurdiev (Knock Out (Punch) in 5:44 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. Asked about the finish, Rory MacDonald agrees that his punch power is a dangerous weapon in his arsenal and puts that down to natural ability allied with good training. He gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd and making himself look great.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC WELTERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Rory MacDonald vs. Albert Tumenov

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 6,279

Gate Reciepts: $1,255,600

Sponsorship: $76,918

Ad Revenue: $2,779,480

Merchandise: $12,469

 

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $466,428)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Rory MacDonald            $126,054     Ismail Naurdiev          $4,393       KotN: MacDonald: $25,000
Jake Matthews             $18,218      Mike Perry               $10,336
Albert Tumenov            $66,564      Matt Dwyer               $1,936       Perf: Tumenov: $25,000
Alejandra Lara            $3,450       Gillian Robertson        $4,286
Valerie Loureda           $236         Melinda Fabian           $1,810
Jake Ellenberger          $6,608       Robson Gracie Jr.        $4,080
Yuko Oya                  $27,500      Paige VanZant            $11,473      SotN: Oya: $25,000
Na Liang                  $77,378      Molly McCann             $78,206      FotN: Both: $50,000
                                                                            Perf: Both: $25,000
Ergys Sigeta              $2,678       Sheldon Westcott         $5,042
Poliana Botelho           $4,484       Kana Watanabe            $3,278
Igor Fernandes            $2,362       Sean Strickland          $2,100
Jihin Radzuan             $2,800       Samara Santos            $1,156

 

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,000

Production: $74,031

 

Profit: $3,575,008

 

Critical Rating: 77%

Commercial Rating: 95%

 

 

 

News

 

- Sherdog did a post-fight interview with Paige VanZant following her submission loss to Yuko Oya. VanZant blamed the loss on stamina issues, saying that she tired too quickly and that was the root of her defeat. She vowed to work hard on the problem during training, and come into her next fight with much improved cardio.

 

- After taking a brutal beating in her loss to Alejandra Lara, Gillian Robertson spent the night in hospital for precautionary reasons. She has since been released.

 

- Alexis Davis, who was serving a drug suspension for PEDs has announced that she is retiring in the hopes of starting a family. She retires with a professional record of 19-11, with an 0-1 record in CTC, a knock out loss to Sunna Rannveig Davidsdottir at Canadian Tournament Combat 2.

 

- The drug test results are back from Canadian Tournament Combat 42, and all fighters tested clean.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Mandy Bohm to fight in their Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 9-0-1NC, and is coming off a third round knock out victory over Rebecca Ruth in Bellator.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Sidney Outlaw to fight in their Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 17-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Soren Bak in Bellator.

 

- The EFC have closed their Middleweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- KOTC have closed their Flyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- The PFL have closed their Womens Lightweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

FNG 101 (Friday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Dmitry Minakov Won The Vacant FNG Light Heavyweight Title

Title Result: Myung-Dae Ryan Won The Vacant FNG Heavyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Vagab Vagabov vs. Aigun Akhmedov

KO of the Night: Dmitry Minakov (vs. Artur Astakhov)

Submission of the Night: Vagab Vagabov (vs. Artur Akhmedov)

Performance Bonus: Alexander Panov vs. Galang Suttirat

 

 

 

Bellator 267: David vs. Nemkov (Friday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Viktor Nemkov Won The Bellator Light Heavyweight Title

Title Result: Katharina Lehner Won The Vacant Bellator Womens Featherweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Viktor Nemkov vs. Phil Davis

KO of the Night: Mandy Bohm (vs. Rebecca Ruth)

Submission of the Night: Khrony Gracie (vs. James Terry)

 

 

 

ONE New World Order (Friday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Nong Stamp Made Her Third Successful Defence Of The Interim ONE Womens Atomweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: John Lineker vs. Bruno Pucci

KO of the Night: Xiaofan Xie (vs. Saura Kapadia)

Submission of the Night: Aung La N Sang (vs. Galang Richard)

Performance Bonus: B.J. Lacy vs. Chad Johnson

 

 

 

PFL: Knight vs. Jo (Friday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Sung Bin Jo Won The Vacant PFL Featherweight Title

Title Result: Colleen Shavers Won The Vacant PFL Womens Lightweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: David Burrow vs. Richard Patishnock

KO of the Night: Sung Bin Jo (vs. Jason Knight)

Submission of the Night: David Burrow (vs. Richard Patishnock)

Performance Bonus: Jay Cucciniello vs. Roedie Roets

 

 

 

Brave CF 39 (Friday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Clifford Starks Won The Brave Middleweight Title

Title Result: Marcel Adur Made His First Successful Defence Of The Brave Flyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Marcel Adur vs. Pedro Nobre

KO of the Night: Mark Glover (vs. J.C. Cottrell)

Submission of the Night: Martin McDonough (vs. Marino Cutendana)

 

 

 

EFC 88 (Saturday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Abeeku Uba Won The Vacant EFC Flyweight Title

Title Result: Stevie Hanekom Won The Vacant EFC Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Gareth Buirski vs. Clinton Webster

KO of the Night: Abeeku Uba (vs. Fariji Bergh)

Submission of the Night: Stevie Hanekom (vs. Damon Prins)

Performance Bonus: Gareth Buirski vs. Clinton Webster

Performance Bonus: Pearson Loots vs. La-Ron Vos

 

 

 

ACA 129: Kerefov vs. Albaskhanov (Saturday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Azamat Kerefov Made His First Successful Defence Of The ACA Flyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Azamat Kerefov vs. Rasul Albaskhanov

KO of the Night: Autry Rabe (vs. Aslambek Arsamikov)

Submission of the Night: Azamat Kereofv (vs. Rasul Albaskhanov)

 

 

 

Pancrase 315 (Saturday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: None

 

Fight of the Night: Masamichi Gima vs. Takejiro Nakada

KO of the Night: Masamichi Gima (vs. Takejiro Nakada)

Submission of the Night: Akio Nojima (vs. Matija Blazicevic)

Performance Bonus: Hotaka Kawata vs. Masaru Tsukahara

 

 

 

PLMMA 85: Bad Intentions (Sunday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Rostem Akman Won The Vacant PLMMA Welterweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Rostem Akman vs. Klemens Ewald

KO of the Night: Pawel Zelazowski (vs. Sebastian Jaronski)

Submission of the Night: Eliska Konecny (vs. Clavdia Blaschko)

 

 

 

DEEP Validation (Sunday, Week 3, October 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Kleber Koike Erbst Made His First Successful Defence of the DEEP Featherweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Kleber Koike Erbst vs. Isao Kobayashi

KO of the Night: Akira Okada (vs. Myung Ho Bae)

Submission of the Night: Kleber Koike Erbst (vs. Isao Kobayashi)

Performance Bonus: Toshio Nijo vs. Shuji Karubo

 

 

 

Predictions

 

Majster_93: 5/12 (38%) Tournament Total: 36/54 (67%)

rodrigoviolim: 2/12 (15%) Tournament Total: 92/161 (57%)

vladjarca: 90/149 (53%)

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Friday, Week 4, October 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Rony Jason (17-10-1NC, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -330) vs. Thiago Tavares (24-11-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +260)

 

Rony Jason is a well-rounded competitor, with a dangerous kickboxing game, strong wrestling and takedowns, and a deadly submission game on the ground. He submitted Georgi Karakhanyan in the opening round, lost a Unanimous Decision to Magomed Yunusilau in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Jonathan Brookins in the #1 Contender Second Round. Thiago Tavares is a power grappler, who is proficient everywhere 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 First Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Alexandre Bezerra in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Chad "Money" Mendes (20-6, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -670) vs. Charles "Air" Jourdain (12-4-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +530)

 

Chad Mendes is a decent boxer, with good leg kicks, but relies on his overpowering wrestling and relentless cardio to get opponents to the ground where he can work his submission game. He submitted Hakeem Dawodu in the opening round, but was knocked out by Jung Young Lee in the Championship Second Round, then he won by TKO over Aleksandr Grozin in the #1 Contender Second Round. Charles Jourdain loves to strike, with crisp, powerful boxing, and powerful head kicks. He has okay takedown defence, and is hard to submit on the ground. He was knocked out by Mark Hominick in the opening round, then knocked out Tristan Johnson in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Diego Nunes in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Ayaka Hamasaki (22-3, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -580) vs. Herica Tiburcio (14-5, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Underdog: +460)

 

Ayaka Hamasaki is trained in Judo from a young age, and though she has some power in his fists, and leg kicks, she prefers to throw opponents to the ground, where she can control from top or bottom and work her slick submission game. She won by TKO over Jessica Delboni in the opening round, then won by TKO over Satomi Takano in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Kelly D'Angelo in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Herica Tiburcio isn't the best striker, but if she can get the fight to the ground, she can work a slick submission game, especially from the bottom of guard. She submitted Arielle Souza in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Naho Sugiyama in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Priscilla Gaol in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: A.J. "Mercenary" McKee (19-0, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -260) vs. Jung "The Korean Tiger" Young Lee (10-1, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Underdog: +200)

 

A.J. McKee is an incredibly crisp, powerful boxer, with excellent footwork, but he is also dangerous with knees from the Thai clinch, and if the fight goes to the ground, he has a sneaky submission game. He knocked out Daniel Torres in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Jeremy Kennedy in the Championship Second Round, then knocked out Gavin Tucker in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Jung Young Lee is an unorthodox striker, with one punch knock out power. He also has overpowering wrestling, and a deadly submission game, or brutal ground and pound. He knocked out Aleksandr Grozin in the opening round, then knocked out Chad Mendes in the Championship Second Round, and submitted Bubba Jenkins in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Tyler Diamond (13-2, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Favorite: -1010) vs. Gabriel Varga (3-2, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +800)

 

Tyler Diamond comes from a wrestling background, and despite having a powerful boxing game, he tends to pursue constant takedowns in and effort to get the fight to the ground, where he can unleash brutal ground and pound, or submissions. He was submitted by Dylan Tuke in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Hakeem Dawodu in the #1 Contender First Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Andre Fili in the #1 Contender Second Round. Gabriel Varga is a devastatingly powerful kick boxer, with power in both his punches, and kicks. He isn't very well cross-trained, and has no 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 First Round, and won by TKO over Pat Curran in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Zubaira "Warrior" Tukhugov (20-6-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -360) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (11-0, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +280)

 

Zubaira Tukhugov is a Russian Sambo Champion, whose striking includes both crisp boxing, and unorthodox kicks. Likewise his wrestling and grappling are strong, and he possesses brutal elbows from on top. He entered the Grand Prix as a late replacement, and submitted The Korean Zombie in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Magomed Yunusilau has decent technical boxing, but his main strength lies in his overpowering wrestling, and smothering top control. He can rain down ground and pound, or 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, then won a Unanimous Decision over Kazumasa Majima in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Womens Atomweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (10-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -350) vs. Alyssa "Tiny Tim" Garcia (8-5, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Underdog: +270)

 

Kyra Batara is a mediocre striker at best, but instead relies on her strong wrestling to bully opponents in the clinch, and get them to the ground, where she can control from on top, and rain down ground and pound, or throw up the occasional submission. She won a Unanimous Decision over Liz McCarthy in the opening round, then submitted Jujeath Nagaowa in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Catherine Costigan in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Alyssa Garcia is a decent technical striker, but lacks power, if the fight is on the ground, she can control from on top. She won a Unanimous Decision over Jillian DeCoursey in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Ashley Cummins in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Mina Kurobe in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Grace "Thai Kitten" Cleveland (7-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -500) vs. Naho "Sugi Rock" Sugiyama (14-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Underdog: +390)

 

Grace Cleveland is a devastating Muay Thai striker, with good power for this weight class, and the technique to back it up. She can defend herself on the ground, but offers no real threat there at all. She won by TKO over Tomo Maesawa in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Priscilla Gaol in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Megumi Morioka in the #1 Contender Second Round. Naho Sugiyama isn't much of a striker, preferring instead to get the fight to the ground where she can work her strong submission game. He submitted Elise Reed in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision over Herica Tiburcio in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Lindsey VanZandt in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Ashley "Smashley" Cummins (9-7, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Underdog: -130) vs. Janaisa "Evil Princess" Morandin (12-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -140)

 

Ashley Cummins has a good kicking game, with good footwork on the feet, if the fight goes to the ground, she can control the fight from bottom while she hunts submissions. She won a Unanimous Decision over Stephanie Frausto in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Alyssa Garcia in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Tessa Simpson in the #1 Contender Second Round. Janaisa Morandin is a decent boxer, with powerful leg kicks, but prefers to get fights to the ground, where she can rain down ground and pound from on top, or work a basic submission game. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Lindsey VanZandt in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Tomo Maesawa in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Jujeath Nagaowa in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Featherweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Jeremy "JBC" Kennedy (17-3-1NC, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -730) vs. Dylan "The Nuke" Tuke (6-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #22, Underdog: +580)

 

Jeremy Kennedy is a mixed martial artist, dangerous in any phase of the fight, a crisp, powerful striker, he loves to stay on the feet, either striking or wrestling in the clinch. If the fight does go to the ground, he can control from either top or bottom, and look for ground and pound or submissions. He won a Unanimous Decision over Diego Nunes in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to A.J. McKee in the Championship Second Round, then knocked out Kyle Nelson in the #1 Contender Second Round. Dylan Tuke is a good boxer, but prefers to rely on his wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu to help him work for submissions. He submitted Tyler Diamond in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Gavin Tucker in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Daniel Torres in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Satomi "Sarami" Takano (15-13, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Favorite: -320) vs. Elise Reed (4-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +250)

 

Satomi Takano is a decent striker, with good leg kicks, but lacks power in her strikes. She can defend takedowns, and submissions. She won a Unanimous Decision over Linda Mihalec in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Ayaka Hamasaki in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Jessica Delboni in the #1 Contender Second Round. Elise Reed is a crisp boxer, with some power, and good footwork, she can defend takedowns, but has no defence against submission if you get her down. She was submitted by Naho Sugiyama in the opening round, then knocked out Saori Ishioka in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Kanna Asakura in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Atomweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Arielle Souza (9-7, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Favorite: -1200) vs. Lien hua Chiao (2-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950)

 

Arielle Souza has heavy hands, but prefers to take opponents down, where she can work her strong submission game. She was submitted by Herica Tiburcio in the opening round, then submitted Natalie Hills in the #1 Contender First Round, then submitted Jillian DeCoursey in the #1 Contender Second Round. Lien hua Chiao is a Muay Thai striker with decent strikes from range, and devastating work from the Muay Thai clinch, she has trouble stopping takedowns, but has good submission defence. She was a late replacement in the Grand Prix, and won a Unanimous Decision over Simona Soukupova in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Rony Jason (145 lbs) vs. Thiago Tavares (145 lbs)

Chad Mendes (145 lbs) vs. Charles Jourdain (145 lbs)

Ayaka Hamasaki (105 lbs) vs. Herica Tiburcio (105 lbs)

A.J. McKee (145 lbs) vs. Jung Young Lee (145 lbs)

Tyler Diamond (145 lbs) vs. Gabriel Varga (145 lbs)

Zubaira Tukhugov (145 lbs) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (145 lbs)

Kyra Batara (105 lbs) vs. Alyssa Garcia (105 lbs)

Grace Cleveland (105 lbs) vs. Naho Sugiyama (105 lbs)

Ashley Cummins (105 lbs) vs. Janaisa Morandin (105 lbs)

Jeremy Kennedy (145 lbs) vs. Dylan Tuke (145 lbs)

 

Satomi Takano (105 lbs) vs. Elise Reed (105 lbs)

Arielle Souza (105 lbs) vs. Lien hua Chiao (105 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 44 Full Fight Card

 

FW #1: Rony Jason vs. Thiago Tavares

FW #1: Chad Mendes vs. Charles Jourdain

WAW Champ: Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Herica Tiburcio

FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Jung Young Lee

FW #1: Tyler Diamond vs. Gabriel Varga

FW Champ: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Magomed Yunusilau

WAW Champ: Kyra Batara vs. Alyssa Garcia

WAW #1: Grace Cleveland vs. Naho Sugiyama

WAW #1: Ashley Cummins vs. Janaisa Morandin

FW #1: Jeremy Kennedy vs. Dylan Tuke

 

WAW #1: Satomi Takano vs. Elise Reed

WAW #1: Arielle Souza vs. Lien hua Chiao

[Majster_93]

FW #1: Rony Jason vs. Thiago Tavares

FW #1: Chad Mendes vs. Charles Jourdain

WAW Champ: Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Herica Tiburcio

FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Jung Young Lee

FW #1: Tyler Diamond vs. Gabriel Varga

FW Champ: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Magomed Yunusilau

WAW Champ: Kyra Batara vs. Alyssa Garcia

WAW #1: Grace Cleveland vs. Naho Sugiyama

WAW #1: Ashley Cummins vs. Janaisa Morandin

FW #1: Jeremy Kennedy vs. Dylan Tuke

 

WAW #1: Satomi Takano vs. Elise Reed

WAW #1: Arielle Souza vs. Lien hua Chiao

[rodrigoviolim]

Canadian Tournament Combat 44 Full Fight Card

 

FW #1: Rony Jason vs. Thiago Tavares

FW #1: Chad Mendes vs. Charles Jourdain

WAW Champ: Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Herica Tiburcio

FW Champ: A.J. McKee vs. Jung Young Lee

FW #1: Tyler Diamond vs. Gabriel Varga

FW Champ: Zubaira Tukhugov vs. Magomed Yunusilau

WAW Champ: Kyra Batara vs. Alyssa Garcia

WAW #1: Grace Cleveland vs. Naho Sugiyama

WAW #1: Ashley Cummins vs. Janaisa Morandin

FW #1: Jeremy Kennedy vs. Dylan Tuke

 

WAW #1: Satomi Takano vs. Elise Reed

WAW #1: Arielle Souza vs. Lien hua Chiao

[CageRage]

<p></p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/ff444483-9765-4acb-a19a-6168d69b99b0" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CTC44.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CTC44.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Friday, Week 4, October 2021</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Live From Halifax, Nova Scotia</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><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>Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/495b3cab-56f0-4d2e-8aa7-66a69459aeeb" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Arielle_Souza(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Arielle_Souza(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/e43e5723-3a57-4ad0-b79e-935e2a93a7f7" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="freef22(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/freef22(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Arielle Souza (9-7, 2-1 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Lien hua Chiao (2-1, 1-0 CTC, From: China, Underdog: +950)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) The preliminary fights start with Arielle Souza battling Lien hua Chiao.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Chris Leben.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Tony Weeks, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Barely moving during the introductions, Chiao looks completely and utterly focused on the task in hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Souza, but Chiao was more aggressive and took the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) A jab is wide from Chiao, but then she catches Souza with a low kick to the front leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:34) Chiao moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:34) Chiao can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:20) Chiao connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:05) A jab hits home from Chiao and then she scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:46) Souza looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:46) A jab lands from Chiao, but her big right hand follow-up misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:38) Chiao raises her arms and plays to the crowd, although she never takes her eyes off her opponent.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:29) Chiao throws a one-two, but Souza was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:10) Chiao lands a jab and then catches Souza with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:47) Chiao hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) Chiao comes in looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) Chiao hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:09) Chiao can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:57) Chiao hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:42) A jab hits home from Chiao and then she scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:42) It looks like Souza has been cut across the forehead by a strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:18) Chiao lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) There's a takedown attempt from Souza.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) The takedown is completed, Chiao is on her back and pulls half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:44) Souza tries to pass the half guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:44) Souza gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:14) Souza attempts to set up an armbar on Chiao from the mount.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:14) The armbar is fully applied, Chiao has no option but to tap out!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:55) By submission, the winner is Arielle Souza!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Arielle Souza defeats Lien hua Chiao (Submission (Armbar) in 5:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Arielle Souza gives a name-check to everyone at Macaco Gold Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters. Arielle Souza said it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Lien hua Chiao. Arielle Souza is a good talker, and really does well in these sorts of interviews.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/e01f0883-5099-4ca6-ac6b-98895c59e580" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Satomi_Takano(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Satomi_Takano(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/a588820c-8b6b-445a-8f05-5b53c65c6796" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Elise_Reed(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Elise_Reed(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Satomi "Sarami" Takano (15-13, 2-1 CTC, From: Toyama, Japan, Favorite: -320) vs. Elise Reed (4-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Princeton, New Jersey, Underdog: +250)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Satomi 'Sarami' Takano faces Elise Reed in the CTC Womens Atomweight division.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Frank Trigg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Ricardo Almeida, and Matt Hume.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:49) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:31) Reed throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:18) Reed forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:18) Takano misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:18) Reed fails to find a home for her jab, but then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:52) A jab hits home from Reed and then she lands a big right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:34) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:05) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:34) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:06) Reed lands two jabs and then lands a right head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:42) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:12) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:12) Takano counters a right hand with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) Reed comes forward, walking down Takano.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) Takano hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) A one-two from Reed fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:34) Reed comes forward on the attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:34) Takano throws a counter left but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:34) A jab hits home from Reed and then she hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:15) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:45) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:30) Reed acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a relaxed nod of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:25) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:48) Takano had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:48) Reed can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:35) Reed initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:35) Takano fires off a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:35) Reed feints, causing Takano to move to one side and leave herself wide open.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:35) Reed connects with a jab but Takano evades a big right to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:13) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:13) Reed counters a right hand with a jab and a solid right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:54) Reed comes in looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:54) Takano appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Reed took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:54) Reed lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) Reed comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) Takano lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) Reed fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) We move into the second half of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) Reed initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) Takano hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:29) Reed connects with two left hands and then she hits Takano with a beauty of a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:01) Reed moves in on Takano, preparing to throw.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:01) Reed throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:44) Reed comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:44) Takano hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:44) Reed connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:29) Reed steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:29) Takano hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:29) Reed lands a jab and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:15) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Takano hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:50) Reed fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:34) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:34) Takano hits a pair of jabs and also lands a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:34) Reed lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Reed is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Reed studies her opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:08) Reed moves in closer, ready to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:08) Reed lands two jabs and then lands a big right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:40) Reed comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:40) Takano lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:40) Reed lands two jabs, but Takano avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:15) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:47) Reed hits a left hand, but Takano avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:26) Reed moves in closer, ready to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:26) A jab is wide from Reed, but then she lands a right hand to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:12) Reed forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:12) Takano hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:12) Reed connects with a nice jab and then she scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:54) Reed steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:54) Takano hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:54) Reed can't connect with a jab, but then she catches Takano with a stunning right hook!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:54) It's a knock out! Takano is down and out!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:44) The winner, by knock out; Elise Reed!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Elise Reed defeats Satomi 'Sarami' Takano (Knock Out (Punch) in 12:16 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Giving thanks Elise Reed praises her team at Team Hurricane Awesome, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She praises Takano for a tough fight. She was fantastic, she knows exactly how to work a crowd, and sell herself.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">MAIN CARD</span></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/ddd6627a-c9c1-4e46-b8cd-1f2bca34b1a5" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Jeremy_Kennedy(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Jeremy_Kennedy(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/9fcbaa1f-d8ac-4f13-a0ae-ce8b8b5dbbe2" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Dylan_Tuke(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Dylan_Tuke(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Jeremy "JBC" Kennedy (17-3-1NC, 2-1 CTC, From: Surrey, British Columbia, Favorite: -730) vs. Dylan "The Nuke" Tuke (6-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Dublin, Ireland, Underdog: +580)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which Jeremy 'JBC' Kennedy takes on Dylan 'The Nuke' Tuke.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Chris Leben will be the referee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) There's the opening bell!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:51) Kennedy comes in looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:51) Tuke appeared to be going for a takedown, but Kennedy took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:51) Kennedy can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:33) A jab is wide from Tuke, but then he scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:23) Kennedy seizes the chance and grabs Tuke into a clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:17) Kennedy is looking to muscle Tuke back against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:17) He does so and now has Tuke pinned to the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:02) Tuke is pressed up against the cage and held there.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:02) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:30) Kennedy smothers Tuke up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:30) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:45) Tuke is pressed up against the cage and held there.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:45) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:02) Kennedy tries to maintain control, but Tuke wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:41) Tuke comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:41) Kennedy hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:41) Tuke can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:23) Both fighters warily step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:23) Kennedy scores with a roundhouse kick to the body. Tuke tries a right hook but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:11) Tuke comes forward, walking down Kennedy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:11) Tuke steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Kennedy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:11) Tuke throws a two-punch combo but Kennedy avoids both.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:46) Tuke comes forward, walking down Kennedy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:46) Tuke bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:46) A one-two from Tuke fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:28) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:28) Tuke misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right jab and a spinning kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Kennedy comes forward, walking down Tuke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Tuke hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Kennedy can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a left hand to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:38) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:12) Kennedy throws a two-punch combo but Tuke avoids both.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:05) Tuke quickly shoots on Kennedy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:56) Tuke came in way too slow and Kennedy lets him run headlong straight into a vicious knee to the head!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:56) Tuke falls to his hands and knees, rocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:43) Kennedy looks like he's about to soccer kick Tuke in the head, but he is up too quickly.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:21) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:01) Moving forward constantly, Kennedy is pressuring Tuke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:01) Kennedy confidently steps into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:01) Kennedy can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Tuke with a superb left kick to the head!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:01) Tuke is knocked down!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:52) Kennedy senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:52) Kennedy can't get there fast enough though, Tuke is already back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:25) We move into the second half of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:25) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:02) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:26) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:57) Kennedy comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:57) A punch from Tuke fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:53) Kennedy gets hold of Tuke, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:45) Using his wrestling skills, Kennedy is trying to push Tuke up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:45) Kennedy manages it and controls Tuke up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:28) Tuke is pressed up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:28) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:19) Smothered against the cage, Tuke cannot get free.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:19) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:33) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Chris Leben brings them back to the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:28) The fighters get in close and clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:28) Kennedy aggressively gets to a dominant position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:18) Kennedy looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:18) Tuke is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:05) Kennedy fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:48) Tuke works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:48) It's a bad choice though, as Kennedy seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:24) Looking to catch his breath, Kennedy is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:59) Kennedy tries to lock Tuke into an armbar.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:59) Tuke defends himself well and is in no danger.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:19) Kennedy blocks Tuke as he tries a transition to guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:02) Kennedy fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:40) Kennedy blocks an attempt to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:26) Kennedy tries to pound on Tuke, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:08) Kennedy blocks an attempt to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have agreed that Kennedy is the winner.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jeremy 'JBC' Kennedy!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Jeremy 'JBC' Kennedy defeats Dylan 'The Nuke' Tuke (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Jeremy Kennedy thanks everyone connected to Team Quest for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He praises Tuke for a tough fight.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/874e2fd4-f7ff-43cf-b779-8624ce2c339d" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Ashley_Cummins(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Ashley_Cummins(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/33240d48-c8cb-4e5f-a2fb-574969b850f3" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Janaisa_Morandin(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Janaisa_Morandin(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Ashley "Smashley" Cummins (9-7, 2-1 CTC, From: St. Louis, Missouri, Underdog: -130) vs. Janaisa "Evil Princess" Morandin (12-5, 2-1 CTC, From: Erechim, Brazil, Favorite: -140)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Ashley 'Smashley' Cummins goes up against Janaisa 'Evil Princess' Morandin.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Chris Leben is the referee for this fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Matt Hume, Tony Weeks, and Cardo Urso.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) Cummins scores with a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:47) Morandin hits a left jab and also scores with a left kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:31) Morandin steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:31) Cummins scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:31) A jab lands from Morandin but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:15) Morandin moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Cummins into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:15) Cummins hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:15) Morandin throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:58) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:38) Morandin comes forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:38) Morandin bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:38) Morandin lands a left hand and then she catches Cummins with a stunning right hook!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:38) Cummins is knocked down by that shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:27) Without hesitation, Morandin goes to finish Cummins off with stomps and kicks!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:27) Cummins is back up too fast though.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:56) Morandin comes forward on the attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:56) Cummins hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:56) Morandin lands a jab and then she hits Cummins with a beauty of a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:35) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:35) Cummins lands a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:35) Morandin hits a jab and also lands a low kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:11) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:11) Cummins misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Morandin comes in with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:45) Morandin misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a low kick to the lead leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:29) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:29) Morandin dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) Morandin comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) Morandin moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:08) Morandin lands a left hand and then she hits Cummins with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:46) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:46) Cummins hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:46) Morandin hits a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:08) Morandin moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Cummins into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:08) Cummins tries to hit a jab, but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:08) Morandin can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Cummins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:52) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:52) Cummins lands a left jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:52) Morandin hits a glancing blow with a high kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:29) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:29) Cummins lands a one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:29) Morandin hits a pair of jabs and also hits a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:29) Cummins has a large gash on her forehead, blood is starting to trickle down toward her eyes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:05) Morandin got accidentally poked in the eye on that exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:05) The referee gives her a few moments to recover in a neutral corner.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:05) The fight restarts.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:53) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:29) Morandin comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:29) Cummins fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:29) Morandin lands a left jab but Cummins avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:11) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:40) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:40) Morandin scores with a left kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:40) Cummins hits a jab but misses a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) Morandin comes forward on the attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) Cummins fires off a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:21) Morandin lands a left hand and then she catches Cummins with a low kick to the front leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:00) Morandin stalks forward, pressuring Cummins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:00) Morandin steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:00) Morandin hits two left jabs and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Cummins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:44) Morandin is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:39) Morandin forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:39) Cummins misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:39) Morandin uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:30) Morandin acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a relaxed nod of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:24) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:24) Morandin dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:11) Referee Chris Leben calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Cummins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:11) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:11) We're back underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:05) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:05) Cummins dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:45) Morandin dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a leg kick that narrowly misses the target.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:28) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:28) Cummins misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Morandin comes in with two jabs that are followed by a massive right hook to the jaw!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:15) Cummins hits the mat, that shot has rocked her!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:15) Morandin moves in quickly, kneeling beside Cummins and starting to hammer down with punches!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:15) Morandin pounds away on Cummins, landing several great shots that rock her!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:15) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:58) Janaisa 'Evil Princess' Morandin takes the win by TKO!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Janaisa 'Evil Princess' Morandin defeats Ashley 'Smashley' Cummins (TKO (Strikes) in 10:02 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Janaisa Morandin thanks everyone connected to Astra Fight Team for helping her prepare for this fight, the her sponsors for supporting her financially. She praises Cummins for a tough fight.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/ee17cbe6-a685-44bc-af63-e519a402fb25" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Grace_Cleveland(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Grace_Cleveland(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/3701b8d6-eef0-4a6c-b064-69da1d6b126e" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Naho_Sugiyama(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Naho_Sugiyama(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Grace "Thai Kitten" Cleveland (7-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Favorite: -500) vs. Naho "Sugi Rock" Sugiyama (14-5, 2-1 CTC, From: Shizuoka, Japan, Underdog: +390)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Grace 'Thai Kitten' Cleveland competes against Naho 'Sugi Rock' Sugiyama.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Frank Trigg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Ricardo Almeida, and Matt Hume.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:50) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:30) Cleveland initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:30) Sugiyama manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:30) Cleveland fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Sugiyama with a body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:09) Cleveland comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:09) Cleveland looks to pressure Sugiyama, stepping into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:09) Cleveland lands a jab and then she hits Sugiyama with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:53) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:27) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Sugiyama misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) Cleveland comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) Cleveland confidently steps into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:27) Two jabs hit home from Cleveland and then she hits Sugiyama with a body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) Cleveland steps forward, looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) Sugiyama hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) Cleveland lands a left hand and then she catches Sugiyama with a crunching right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:39) Cleveland comes forward, walking down Sugiyama.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:39) Sugiyama hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:39) A jab hits home from Cleveland and then she lands a vicious right cross!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:39) Sugiyama is knocked down by that shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:29) Cleveland moves in quickly, kneeling beside Sugiyama and starting to hammer down with punches!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:29) Cleveland pounds away on Sugiyama, landing several good shots in the process.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:14) Cleveland stands up and backs off, letting Sugiyama stand up as well.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:50) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:50) Cleveland slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:42) Sugiyama was rocked by that last shot! She backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:42) Cleveland is aiming to get Sugiyama into a Muay Thai clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:42) She has it hooked, Sugiyama was too dazed to muster any sort of serious defensive action.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:30) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Cleveland blasts Sugiyama with a big knee to the chest.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:13) Cleveland tries a knee strike, but Sugiyama blocks it and wrestles her way out of the Muay Thai clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:35) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:20) Cleveland, who looks out of breath, clinches up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:20) Sugiyama looks for a trip takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:20) Cleveland cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:09) Looking to catch her breath, Sugiyama is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) In side control, Sugiyama begins working to get a mount.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) She doesn't get the mount, but only because Cleveland rolled over and gave up her back instead.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:14) Cleveland prevents Sugiyama from applying a body triangle.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:03) Cleveland tries to move Sugiyama off her back but can't.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:39) Sugiyama tries to increase her control by getting both hooks in, but Cleveland blocks it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:20) Cleveland tries to move Sugiyama off her back but can't.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:04) Sugiyama tries to get a body triangle hooked up, but can't.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:48) Sugiyama blocks Cleveland as she tries to roll over.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:37) Cleveland prevents Sugiyama from applying a body triangle.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:17) Cleveland attempts to turn over.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:17) The turn is well executed, and Cleveland is able to twist around and get on top in guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:54) In guard, Cleveland is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:38) Cleveland doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping her head on her opponent's chest.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:24) Cleveland blocks an attempted sweep.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:11) Cleveland keeps Sugiyama guessing with a few quick strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:54) Cleveland throws some minor strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:31) Sugiyama tries to sweep Cleveland but doesn't get anywhere.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:11) In guard, Cleveland throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sugiyama guessing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:41) Cleveland fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:24) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:19) Cleveland closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:19) Sugiyama appeared to be going for a takedown, but Cleveland took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:19) A jab is wide from Cleveland, but then she catches Sugiyama with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:07) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:43) Cleveland glances at the clock.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:31) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:14) Sugiyama shoots in for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:14) She has the takedown! Cleveland pulls guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:14) That's her second successful takedown from two attempts.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:58) Sugiyama attempts to pass guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:58) Cleveland finds her opponent too skilled, and Sugiyama passes guard into side control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:05) Sugiyama throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:44) Sugiyama blocks Cleveland as she tries a transition to guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:25) Sugiyama unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:14) Sugiyama blocks Cleveland as she tries a transition to guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Cleveland.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Grace 'Thai Kitten' Cleveland wins by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Grace 'Thai Kitten' Cleveland defeats Naho 'Sugi Rock' Sugiyama (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Grace Cleveland thanks everyone from Elevation Fight Team for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She praises Sugiyama for a tough fight. The interview itself wasn't that great, but she is so photo-genic that just being on camera boosts her profile.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/d48c3020-b109-413f-a656-d7a2d02b5742" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Kyra_Batara(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Kyra_Batara(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/92f07f1e-dbd9-46ab-ac9a-d930ee298239" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Alyssa_Garcia(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Alyssa_Garcia(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Kyra "Mogwai" Batara (10-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Hubbard, Oregon, Favorite: -350) vs. Alyssa "Tiny Tim" Garcia (8-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Whittier, California, Underdog: +270)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Kyra 'Mogwai' Batara fights Alyssa 'Tiny Tim' Garcia.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Yves Lavigne.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Tony Weeks, Cardo Urso, and Sal D'Amato.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:46) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:46) Batara slips past a right hook and counters with a left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:26) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:26) Garcia hits a kick to the leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:26) Batara hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Batara is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:14) Garcia uses a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:51) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:51) Batara scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:51) Garcia lands a left jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:26) Batara attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:26) Garcia lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:26) Batara throws a one-two, but Garcia was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:05) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:05) Garcia hits a left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:05) Batara finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:05) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Batara.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Garcia forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Batara scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Garcia connects with a jab but Batara evades a big right punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:28) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:35) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:35) Batara hits a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:35) Garcia lands a left jab and a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:19) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:22) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:22) Garcia tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:22) Batara doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:00) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Batara lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:00) Garcia misses with a pair of jabs but hits a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:31) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:54) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:54) Batara dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:38) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:38) Batara misses a jab but connects with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:38) Garcia uses a left jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:13) Garcia comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:13) Batara lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:13) Garcia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:06) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Batara.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:06) The doctor checks the wound, and doesn't take long to signal to the referee that it is only minor.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:06) Referee Yves Lavigne signals for the fight to continue!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:56) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:27) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:27) Batara hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. Garcia lands a left jab but is well off target with a head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:04) Garcia moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Batara into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:04) Batara manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:04) Garcia throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:58) Garcia acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:49) Garcia fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:26) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:26) Garcia misses with a pair of jabs but lands a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:26) Batara finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:00) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:31) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:31) Garcia hits a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:31) Batara scores with a jab but misses with a low kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:06) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:06) Garcia scores with a left hook. Batara connects with a left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:49) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:27) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:27) Batara misses with a big right hand, allowing Garcia to counter with a left jab and a low kick that doesn't connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:56) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:36) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:06) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:31) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:07) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) Garcia is off target with a pair of jabs and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:35) Batara is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 01:09) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:48) Batara is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:39) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:39) Batara misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Garcia to attack with two jabs that are followed by a good right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:39) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Batara.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:14) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Garcia the win.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Alyssa 'Tiny Tim' Garcia the winner by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Alyssa 'Tiny Tim' Garcia defeats Kyra 'Mogwai' Batara (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Giving thanks, Alyssa Garcia praises her team at MMA Gold Fight Team, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Calling it a "fantastic war", Alyssa Garcia says those sorts of fights are why people love MMA. Alyssa Garcia is a good talker and really does well in these sorts of interviews.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/3100d593-49b9-4723-9ffa-e30dedcb27f5" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Zubaira_Tukhugov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Zubaira_Tukhugov(1).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/c62fcbea-cb98-48d6-b138-f96574c73e5c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Magomed_Yunusilau(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Magomed_Yunusilau(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Zubaira "Warrior" Tukhugov (20-6-1, 1-0 CTC, FRom: Grozny, Russia, Favorite: -360) vs. Magomed Yunusilau (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Underdog: +280)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Zubaira 'Warrior' Tukhugov going head to head with Magomed Yunusilau.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Yves Lavigne.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Matt Hume, Tony Weeks, and Cardo Urso.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The fight begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:49) Yunusilau had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:49) Tukhugov hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:33) Moving in, Yunusilau appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:33) Tukhugov throws a one-two, but Yunusilau was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:27) With a clear opportunity, Yunusilau is able to move in fast and clinch with Tukhugov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:20) Yunusilau starts trying to set-up up a suplex.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:20) Tukhugov stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:52) Tukhugov tries to take Yunusilau down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:52) He has the takedown! Yunusilau pulls guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:32) Tukhugov tries to pass the guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:32) Tukhugov passes guard, but Yunusilau was ready and a scramble for position ensues.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:17) The scramble ends with Yunusilau grabbing Tukhugov and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:04) Yunusilau lets go and backs away from Tukhugov, apparently unhappy with his position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:52) Yunusilau shoots in at high speed for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:52) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Tukhugov is left on his back pulling guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:44) Yunusilau keeps tight to Tukhugov, peppering him with short strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:30) Tukhugov tries to switch to a butterfly guard, but Yunusilau prevents it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:13) Time slips away as Yunusilau successfully keeps Tukhugov stuck against the ground.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:39) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Yunusilau keeps very tight to Tukhugov, peppering him with short strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:24) Yunusilau blocks Tukhugov as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:07) Yunusilau attempts to pass guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:07) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Tukhugov starts a scramble for position.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:56) Yunusilau manages to come out on top, with Tukhugov pulling guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:42) Yunusilau throws a few right hands to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:13) Tukhugov pulls Yunusilau close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:55) Yunusilau tries to pass the guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:55) Yunusilau passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Tukhugov starts scrambling.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:41) The scramble results in Tukhugov having to turtle, with Yunusilau holding him down while facing him.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:27) Yunusilau prepares to throw a soccer kick to the head, but Tukhugov wisely springs back up as fast as he can and backs off.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:02) Yunusilau steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:02) Tukhugov fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:58) Yunusilau gets hold of Tukhugov.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:48) Yunusilau is looking to muscle Tukhugov back against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:48) Yunusilau doesn't manage it though, Tukhugov defended it well.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:34) Yunusilau is trying to push Tukhugov so that his back is up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:34) Yunusilau can't do it though, Tukhugov defended it well.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:15) Yunusilau is trying to muscle Tukhugov up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:15) Yunusilau can't do it though, and Tukhugov gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:45) Tukhugov tries to take Yunusilau down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:45) Yunusilau stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:23) Yunusilau starts trying to set-up up a suplex.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:23) A wicked suplex sends Tukhugov crashing to the ground, onto his back and under side control!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:05) In side control, Yunusilau catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:40) Tukhugov tries a sweep but gets rolled and Yunusilau has his back!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:19) Yunusilau tries to put Tukhugov in a rear naked choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:19) Yunusilau flattens Tukhugov out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:41) The winner, by submission; Magomed Yunusilau!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Magomed Yunusilau defeats Zubaira 'Warrior' Tukhugov (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 9:19 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Magomed Yunusilau thanks everyone connected to Krepost Fight Club for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Magomed Yunusilau says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Zubaira Tukhugov.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/b92e0bed-1888-4bb9-9baf-3e808df94218" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Tyler_Diamond(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Tyler_Diamond(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/c42c6762-3e5f-4ae4-995e-87ac2535c613" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Gabriel_Varga(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Gabriel_Varga(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Tyler Diamond (13-2, 2-1 CTC, From: Oroville, California, Favorite: -1010) vs. Gabriel Varga (3-2, 2-1 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +800)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Tyler Diamond battling Gabriel Varga.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Chris Leben.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) We are underway!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Diamond comes in fast, looking for a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Varga cannot stop the takedown, Diamond drove in with too much power with a beauty of a double leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Varga is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Diamond holding him down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:42) Diamond tries to lock Varga in a choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:42) The guillotine choke is locked in, deep enough that Varga has to tap out!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:05) The winner, by submission, is Tyler Diamond!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Tyler Diamond defeats Gabriel Varga (Submission (Guillotine) in 0:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Tyler Diamond gives a name-check to everyone at Team Alpha 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 he still wants to face Charles Jourdain and hopes to fight can be put together soon. He was fantastic, he knows exactly how to work a crowd and sell himself.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/3fa1b8a4-8b00-4733-814d-e3b7ce0dd770" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="A.J._McKee(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/A.J._McKee(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/b06c82fb-c503-4325-8e73-d8fd6db75570" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Jung_Young_Lee(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Jung_Young_Lee(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>A.J. "Mercenary" McKee (19-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Long Beach, California, Favorite: -260) vs. Jung "The Korean Tiger" Young Lee (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Daegu, South Korea, Underdog: +200)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee taking on Jung 'The Korean Tiger' Young Lee.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Frank Trigg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) And here we go!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) Lee moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:54) McKee can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:36) McKee comes in looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:36) McKee can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Lee with a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:48) Lee looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but McKee simply took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:48) McKee throws a one-two, but Lee was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:29) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:29) McKee misses with a big right hand, allowing Lee to counter with a kick to the leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:07) McKee misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Lee to attack with a spinning kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:42) McKee hits a left jab and then catches Lee with a crunching right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:31) A jab is wide from McKee, but then he hits Lee with a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:15) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:15) Lee misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. McKee comes in with a left jab and a leg kick that misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:55) Lee lands a left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:55) McKee connects with a jab, but Lee avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:44) McKee closes in on Lee, looking to unleash some strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:44) McKee comes in fast with four quick punches, landing two of them, and then catches Lee with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:22) McKee confidently comes in closer.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:22) Lee appeared to be going to try and get in close, but McKee took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:22) McKee hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:00) Stepping in, McKee throws three quick punches, one of which land, but Lee evades a big right punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:34) A punch from McKee fails to land.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:30) Lee comes in and grabs McKee in a clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:24) Using his wrestling skills, Lee is trying to push McKee up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:24) Lee manages it and controls McKee up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:13) Lee leans all of his weight up against McKee, pressing him against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:13) Lee and McKee remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:21) Lee tries to keep him up against the cage, but McKee works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:01) McKee throws a two-punch combo but Lee avoids both.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:55) Lee moves in fast and clinches with McKee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:49) Clinched with McKee, Lee looks to try and take him down.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:49) Lee doesn't get it, McKee blocked any attempt to move him.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:38) Lee is looking to muscle McKee back against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:38) Lee manages it and controls McKee up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:25) Lee tries to keep him up against the cage, but McKee works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:01) McKee can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a big right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:48) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:22) McKee connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:03) McKee throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:57) Lee seizes the chance and grabs McKee into a clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:47) Lee is trying to push McKee so that his back is up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:47) McKee isn't going anywhere though.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:35) Lee is trying to muscle McKee up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:35) Lee can't manage it, McKee fought it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) Using his wrestling skills, Lee is trying to push McKee up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:20) McKee ends up backed against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:09) Lee tries to smother McKee against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:56) For the first time, McKee is starting to breathe a little heavier.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:49) McKee can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:39) Attacking with intent, McKee scores with a flurry of five punches and then scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:39) It looks like Lee has been cut above the eye.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:13) McKee moves in behind four quick punches, three of them finding a home, but Lee avoids a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:49) Attacking with a quick flurry, McKee throws three punches, landing none, and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:24) McKee lands a left hand and then hits Lee with a right to the side of the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:04) McKee throws a one-two, but Lee was equal to it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:58) Lee comes in and grabs McKee in a clinch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:48) Lee attempts to wrestle McKee to the ground.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:48) McKee blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:33) Lee is trying to push McKee so that his back is up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:33) McKee doesn't let himself be driven back though.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:22) Lee is trying to muscle McKee up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:22) He does so and now has McKee pinned to the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:08) McKee takes a hard foot stomp.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:58) Showing his ability to exert control, Lee smothers McKee up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:58) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:05) Lee exerts total control, keeping McKee smothered against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 02:05) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:52) Referee Frank Trigg decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:41) Lee comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:41) McKee can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:38) Without taking too much damage, Lee is able to clinch with McKee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:30) Lee attempts to wrestle McKee to the ground.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:30) Lee can't get McKee down to the ground.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:15) Lee attempts to wrestle McKee to the ground.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:15) McKee cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to McKee.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 00:00) A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee wins by unanimous decision!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: A.J. 'Mercenary' McKee defeats Jung 'The Korean Tiger' Young Lee (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: A.J. McKee thanks everyone connected to Bodyshop MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">INAUGURAL CTC FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>A.J. McKee vs. Magomed Yunusilau</strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/fb1eb34c-bf28-4512-8085-8045f7ed2d35" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Ayaka_Hamasaki(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Ayaka_Hamasaki(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/9e75fe14-782a-4d51-b1bc-4c0fc4a40222" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Herica_Tiburcio(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Herica_Tiburcio(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Ayaka Hamasaki (22-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -580) vs. Herica Tiburcio (14-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Braganca Paulista, Brazil, Underdog: +460)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Ayaka Hamasaki battling Herica Tiburcio.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Yves Lavigne.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Matt Hume, and Tony Weeks.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:50) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Ayaka attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Tiburcio tries to hit a jab, but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:32) Ayaka connects with a jab but her big right hand follow-up misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:11) Ayaka forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:11) Tiburcio misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:11) A jab is wide from Ayaka, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:56) The two fighters come forward and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:56) Both fighters throw, both fighters fail to hit the target.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:56) Ayaka finds her right cross blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:56) Tiburcio is off-target with a jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:35) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:04) Ayaka comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:04) Tiburcio lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:04) Ayaka lands a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:47) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:25) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:03) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:03) Tiburcio hits a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:03) Ayaka scores with a jab and also lands a low kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:46) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:46) Ayaka misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a jab and a good right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:19) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:19) Ayaka misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) Moving forward constantly, Ayaka is pressuring Tiburcio.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) Ayaka bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:53) Ayaka lands a left hand and then she scores with a right cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:30) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:12) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:41) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:09) Ayaka comes forward.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:09) Ayaka steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:09) Ayaka fails to find a home for her jab, but then she catches Tiburcio with a crunching right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:59) Ayaka moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Tiburcio into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:59) Ayaka looks to pressure Tiburcio, stepping into the pocket.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:59) Ayaka can't connect with a jab, but then she scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:46) Tiburcio misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 08:29) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:59) Ayaka comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:59) Tiburcio hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:59) Ayaka lands a jab and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:38) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:38) Tiburcio misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Ayaka to attack with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:30) We move into the second half of this round.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:18) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 07:18) Tiburcio misses with a big right hand, allowing Ayaka to counter with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:52) Ayaka forces an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:52) Tiburcio hits a jab in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:52) Tiburcio gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:52) Ayaka throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:42) Ayaka steps forward and a striking exchange begins.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:42) Tiburcio hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:42) Ayaka can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she catches Tiburcio with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:24) Ayaka comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:24) Tiburcio hit a counter left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:24) Ayaka connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:09) Ayaka moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Tiburcio into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:09) Ayaka steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Tiburcio.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 06:09) Ayaka throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:59) Taking a few gulps of breath, Ayaka is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:54) Ayaka attacks with strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:54) Tiburcio manages a counter jab.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:54) A jab lands from Ayaka but Tiburcio evades a big right punch.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:38) Ayaka comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:38) Tiburcio misses with a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:38) Ayaka lands a left hand and then she hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Ayaka stalks forward, pressuring Tiburcio.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) Tiburcio lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:23) A jab hits home from Ayaka and then she catches Tiburcio with a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:09) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 05:09) Ayaka slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:55) Ayaka comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:55) Tiburcio lands two left hands in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:55) Ayaka hits a left jab and then she hits Tiburcio with a beauty of a straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:42) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 04:11) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:51) Ayaka comes forward to attack.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:51) Tiburcio tries to hit a jab, but misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:51) A jab hits home from Ayaka and then she hits a nice straight right.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:37) Ayaka initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:37) Tiburcio lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:37) Ayaka lands a left hand and then she catches Tiburcio with a stunning right hook!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:37) Tiburcio wobbles, then falls!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:28) Ayaka senses victory and starts to unload with punches!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:28) Ayaka unloads with massive right hands and Tiburcio is getting destroyed!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:28) Tiburcio is out! The referee leaps in and stops the fight!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 03:11) By knock out, the winner is Ayaka Hamasaki!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Ayaka Hamasaki defeats Herica Tiburcio (Knock Out (Punch) in 11:49 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Ayaka Hamasaki thanks everyone connected to Abe Ani Combat Club for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She says she has a lot of respect for Herica Tiburcio and praises her toughness.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">INAUGURAL CTC WOMENS ATOMWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Ayaka Hamasaki vs. Alyssa Garcia</strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:24px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CO-MAIN EVENT</span></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/11df9041-2e1f-4510-a4e6-21d301dc211c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Chad_Mendes(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Chad_Mendes(4).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/6aa1bf1f-16c6-4b7d-9b31-79603886192c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Charles_Jourdain(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Charles_Jourdain(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Chad "Money" Mendes (20-6, 2-1 CTC, From: Hanford, California, Favorite: -670) vs. Charles "Air" Jourdain (12-4-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Underdog: +530)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Chad 'Money' Mendes takes on Charles 'Air' Jourdain in the CTC Featherweight division.<p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Chris Leben.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 15:00) Round one begins!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:46) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:46) Jourdain doesn't connect with a right jab but hits a kick to the leg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:46) Mendes uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:29) Both fighters step in to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:29) Mendes counters a left hand with a quick kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:15) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:15) Jourdain hits a right jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:15) Showing his fast hands, Mendes scores with three quick punches that set up a nice uppercut.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:01) Jourdain wobbles, then falls!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:01) Moving quickly, Mendes comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 14:01) Jourdain is back to his feet too quickly though.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:34) Both fighters move in and engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:34) Mendes slips past a left hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:10) Jourdain moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Mendes into exchanging strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:10) Mendes scores with two counter jabs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 13:10) A jab is wide from Jourdain, but then he scores with a spinning back kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Jourdain lands a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:51) Mendes misses a jab but lands a powerful right hook!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:44) Jourdain is knocked down by that shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:44) Moving quickly, Mendes comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:44) Jourdain is back to his feet too quickly though.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:20) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:20) Jourdain lands a right jab but finds his left cross blocked.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:20) Mendes scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) They engage in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) Jourdain hits a right jab but misses with a head kick attempt.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 12:00) Mendes lands two jabs but misses a right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:36) Both fighters come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:36) Jourdain hits a pair of jabs and also just about lands a head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:36) Mendes scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:14) Jourdain initiates an exchange of strikes.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:14) Mendes lands a left hand in the exchange.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:14) Jourdain throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:02) They come together and strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 11:02) Mendes misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Jourdain attacks with a jab and a big left hand that just misses.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:45) Mendes hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Jourdain is off target with a right jab but scores with a great left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:30) The two fighters engage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:30) Jourdain misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Mendes comes in with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:06) Both fighters meet in the center.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:06) Jourdain hits a right hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 10:06) Mendes hits a jab and also lands a powerful right hook!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Jourdain is knocked down by that shot!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Mendes moves in quickly, kneeling beside Jourdain and starting to hammer down with punches!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) Mendes pounds away, Jourdain is barely able to offer any defence at all!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:59) The referee pulls Mendes away, stopping the fight!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 09:42) Chad Mendes takes the victory by way of TKO!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Chad 'Money' Mendes defeats Charles 'Air' Jourdain (TKO (Strikes) in 5:18 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Giving thanks, Chad Mendes praises his team at Team Alpha MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Jourdain for a tough fight. He is very comfortable being interviewed and did well here.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:36px;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">MAIN EVENT</span></strong></span></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">FEATHERWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT</span></strong></span></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/6193b5c5-912c-4291-9be0-ea09ccda3dee" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Rony_Mariano_Bezerra(3).jpg" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Rony_Mariano_Bezerra(3).jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a><span style="font-size:36px;"><strong>VS.</strong></span><a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/9641f438-165e-4c9d-83a6-4a4a6c8ac255" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Thiago_Tavares(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Thiago_Tavares(3).jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>Rony Jason (17-10-1NC, 2-1 CTC, From: Quixada, Brazil, Favorite: -330) vs. Thiago Tavares (24-11-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Florianopolis, Brazil, Underdog: +260)</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><div style="text-align:center;"><p><strong>The Fight</strong></p></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><blockquote data-ipsquote="" class="ipsQuote" data-ipsquote-contentapp="forums" data-ipsquote-contenttype="forums" data-ipsquote-contentid="52200" data-ipsquote-contentclass="forums_Topic"><div>(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Rony 'Jason' Mariano Bezerra goes head to head with Thiago Tavares in the CTC Featherweight division.<p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) The referee is Frank Trigg.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) Our cageside judges are: Cardo Urso, Sal D'Amato, and Ricardo Almeida.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) And here we go!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 30:00) They touch gloves.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:50) Bezerra fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:39) Tavares appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Bezerra took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:39) Bezerra connects with a jab, but can't connect with a left to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:19) Tavares moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:19) Bezerra can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 29:08) Bezerra lands a jab and then catches Tavares with a spin kick to the body.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 28:50) Bezerra can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Tavares with a body kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 28:24) Bezerra can't hit a set-up right jab, but then scores with a left cross.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 28:00) Bezerra hits a right jab and then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 27:38) Bezerra closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 27:38) Tavares appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Bezerra took the initiative first.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 27:38) Bezerra comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then lands a big left hand.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 27:08) Tavares may have been aiming to get in close, but Bezerra aggressively took the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 27:08) Bezerra hits a right hand, but then can't connect with a head kick.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 26:48) Bezerra can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Tavares with a crunching left hook.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 26:32) Attacking with intent, Bezerra scores with two out of a flurry of three punches but finds nothing but air with a big left.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 26:12) Bezerra looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 26:12) It looked like we were about to see Tavares try and get some grappling started, but Bezerra was more aggressive and took the initiative.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 26:12) A jab lands from Bezerra, but the following kick to the body is poor and allows Tavares to catch it!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 26:03) Seizing his chance, Tavares attempts a takedown.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 26:03) Tavares uses the position to drive Bezerra up against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 25:52) Showing good control, Tavares keeps Bezerra stuck against the cage.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 25:52) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 25:12) Tavares looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 25:12) He trips Bezerra, sending him down!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 25:12) Bezerra gives up his back.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 24:57) Tavares tries to finish Bezerra off with a rear naked choke.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 24:57) Bezerra doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 24:40) Tavares blocks Bezerra as he tries to roll over.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 24:29) Tavares gets into a really dominant position by applying a body triangle.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 24:07) Tavares, with the body triangle, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.</p><p> (Rd 1 - 24:07) Bezerra gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!</p><p> (Rd 1 - 23:47) The winner, by submission, is Thiago Tavares!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Official Result: Thiago Tavares defeats Rony 'Jason' Mariano Bezerra (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 6:13 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.</strong></p></div></blockquote><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Post-Fight</strong>: Thiago Tavares gives a name-check to everyone at Team Tavares, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says he has a lot of respect for Rony Mariano Bezerra and praises his toughness.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/d7d9d220-e5a6-49e3-bd20-7d0180cbb869" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CTC_44_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CTC_44_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/508d605a-07da-4abe-9948-34046c2b174f/p/c685eacb-aa07-4b06-95b9-cb871ef1b627" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CTC_44_Prelim_Results.png" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CTC_44_Prelim_Results.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Attendance</strong>: 4,032</p><p> <strong>Gate Reciepts</strong>: $661,248</p><p> <strong>Sponsorship</strong>: $85,937</p><p> <strong>Ad Revenue</strong>: $1,908,862</p><p> <strong>Merchandise</strong>: $11,635</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><pre class="ipsCode">Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $363,070) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Thiago Tavares $67,866 Rony Jason $12,482 SotN: Tavares: $25,000 Chad Mendes $16,254 Charles Jourdain $2,648 Ayaka Hamasaki $29,760 Herica Tiburcio $1,936 KotN: Ayaka: $25,000 A.J. McKee $7,872 Jung Young Lee $1,936 Tyler Diamond $28,394 Gabriel Varga $10,086 Perf: Diamond: $25,000 Magomed Yunusilau $3,112 Zubaira Tukhugov $9,897 Alyssa Garcia $77,564 Kyra Batara $76,936 FotN: Both: $50,000 Perf: Both: $25,000 Grace Cleveland $1,428 Naho Sugiyama $1,765 Janaisa Morandin $2,678 Ashley Cummins $1,765 Jeremy Kennedy $2,678 Dylan Tuke $882 Elise Reed $222 Satomi Takano $1,575 Arielle Souza $2,206 Lien hua Chiao $1,128</pre><div></div><p></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Drug Testing</strong>: $9,000</p><p> <strong>Production</strong>: $80,619</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Profit</strong>: $2,214,993</p><p> </p><p> <strong>Critical Rating</strong>: 76%</p><p> <strong>Commercial Rating</strong>: 77%</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>News</strong></p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce that they have made changes to the top Womens weight class. Instead of calling it Womens Featherweight, it will be called Womens Heavyweight, and will cover weights from 136 lbs-200 lbs. Rumours that they are bringing in fighters from the PFL's defunct Womens Lightweight Division that can't cut down to 145, as well as possibly some of the heavier Women who have trouble getting fights. This will not change the Grand Prix at all, except that the winner will win the Womens Heavyweight Title instead of the Womens Featherweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce plans for their landmark 50th show. Coming up the second week of December, the show will see the awarding of the promotions first two titles. With Rory MacDonald facing Albert Tumenov in the Main Event for the Welterweight Title, and Na Liang vs. Valerie Loureda in the Co-Main for the Womens Flyweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> - Drug test results have come back for Canadian Tournament Combat 43, and all the fighters passed cleanly.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Michelle Waterson to fight in their Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 18-10, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Ariane Carnelossi in the UFC.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Marcel Adur to fight in their Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 17-5, and is coming off a second round TKO victory over Pedro Nobre that was his first successful defence of the Brave CF Flyweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Erik Perez to fight in their Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 20-9, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Matheus Mattos in Bellator.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Matheus Mattos to fight in their Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-2-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Erik Perez in Bellator.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Joia Bellefleur to fight in their Womens Featherweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-1, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Katharina Lehner in a Bellator Womens Featherweight Title fight.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Colleen Shavers to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 4-0-1NC, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Tara Wahl that won her the PFL Womens Lightweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Tara Wahl to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 3-2, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Colleen Shavers in a PFL Womens Lightweight Title Fight.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Jozette Cotton to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 11-4, and is coming off a first round TKO victory over Bianca Baber in PFL.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Kayla Harrison to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 8-0-1NC, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Colleen Shavers that was her first successful defence of the PFL Lightweight Title, but she failed a test for recreational drugs following the fight, and it was overturned to a No Contest. She will not be able to compete until May.</p><p> </p><p> - The CTC announce the signing of Kevin Szaflarski to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 7-3, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Sultan Murtazaliev in RCC.</p><p> </p><p> - PLMMA have closed their Heavyweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">TOURNAMENT DRAW</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/5df4351d-0e4b-441d-a157-7cd02311591c/p/958ee13d-7c55-4323-a3ba-14185ffc7b6d" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Featherweight_Tournament_Final.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Featherweight_Tournament_Final.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/5df4351d-0e4b-441d-a157-7cd02311591c/p/e0db2986-2231-4920-9cd0-c364e26b67ed" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Womens_Atomweight_Tournament_Final.jpg" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Womens_Atomweight_Tournament_Final.jpg" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Other Promotions Shows</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CWFC The Fight Show 6: Teodorczuk vs. McColgan (Friday, Week 4, Ocotber 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/a6711794-5c3e-4cc9-99bc-26f0b848a01f" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CWFC_The_Fight_Show_6_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CWFC_The_Fight_Show_6_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/00d25efd-038f-492f-84b6-bfc83ed536c4" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="CWFC_The_Fight_Show_6_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/CWFC_The_Fight_Show_6_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Mateusz Teodorczuk Won The Vacant CWFC Lightweight Title</p><p> Title Result: Rany Saadeh Won The Vacant CWFC Flyweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Rany Saadeh vs. Olly Gibbons</p><p> KO of the Night: Mateusz Teodorczuk (vs. Joe McColgan)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Aleksi Mantykvi (vs. Piotr Niedzielski)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">SC 25: Into The Abyss (Friday, Week 4, October 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/85d72388-3ef2-4fff-bbcd-4926046fa8e0" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="SC_25_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/SC_25_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/140298fa-6877-4e77-b504-0db753e343ce" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="SC_25_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/SC_25_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Loik Radzhabov Won The Vacant SC Lightweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Artem Lobov vs. Lukasz Demczur</p><p> KO of the Night: Krisztian Simon (vs. Michael Dubois)</p><p> Submission of the Night: None</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">ARES FC 7 (Friday, Week 4, October 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/5b6cbdd8-3c58-4045-abba-35dc920d3440" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="ARES_FC_7_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/ARES_FC_7_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/2c354696-0c2e-4448-b9fc-e2bd9c6ed23b" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="ARES_FC_7_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/ARES_FC_7_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: None</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Damian Domachowski vs. Mateusz Strzelczyk</p><p> KO of the Night: Damian Domachowski (vs. Mateusz Strzelczyk)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Brendan Lesar (vs. Piotr Walawski)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Jungle Fight 103 (Saturday, Week 4, October 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/aa4dd921-cd81-4c1a-bb67-f41c0812da36" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Jungle_Fight_103.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Jungle_Fight_103.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/86e37fe4-03f9-4065-8d20-593ca68be313" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Jungle_Fight_103_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Jungle_Fight_103_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Samuel Trinidade Won The Vacant Jungle Fight Welterweight Title</p><p> Title Result: Felipe Olivieri Won The Vanant Jungle Fight Lightweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Felipe Olivieri vs. Nikolas Motta</p><p> KO of the Night: Bruce Souto (vs. Renato Gomes Gabriel)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Neilson Gomes (vs. Aldecley Barbosa Torres)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Luque (Saturday, Week 4, October 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/d5ecd498-aa65-401b-98de-9afa1109937c" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="UFC_on_ESPN_Usman_vs._Luque_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/UFC_on_ESPN_Usman_vs._Luque_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/cbcadd6d-630b-4a24-85b5-6efb0d3c7281" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="UFC_on_ESPN_Usman_vs._Luque_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/UFC_on_ESPN_Usman_vs._Luque_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Vicente Luque Won The UFC Welterweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Vicente Luque vs. Kamaru Usman</p><p> KO of the Night: Stephen Thompson (vs. Elizeu Zaleski Dos Santos)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Luis Pena (vs. Julio Arce)</p><p> Performance Bonus: Jamahal Hill</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">LFA 116: Hale vs. Frazier (Saturday, Week 4, October 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/04d6030c-7ebc-41e7-879b-771f9727b685" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="LFA_116_Results.png" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/LFA_116_Results.png" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/d551b786-f7ba-4ae0-9aa4-4270382dd29b" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="LFA_116_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/LFA_116_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Justin Frazier Won The LFA Heavyweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Justin Frazier vs. Rich Hale</p><p> KO of the Night: Luiz Gomes (vs. Cris Lencioni)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Patrick Walsh (vs. Alaire Cardinal)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Taura MMA 17 (Saturday, Week 4, October 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/36968db9-146a-4288-87a6-721e67878b73" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Taura_MMA_17_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Taura_MMA_17_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/e91b7b28-5f59-415a-b8b0-f8711b168073" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="Taura_MMA_17_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/Taura_MMA_17_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Herbeth Souza Made His First Successful Defence of the Taura Bantamweight Title</p><p> Title Result: Bruno Rodrigues Made His First Successful Defence of the Taura Flyweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Reynaldo Acevedo vs. Jamil Silveira </p><p> KO of the Night: Reynaldo Acevedo (vs. Jamil Silveira)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Herbeth Souza (vs. Maike Linhares)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">OKTAGON 20 (Saturday, Week 4, October 2021)</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/1e1696c2-a8b5-4e24-92d4-4c9845c1a3f4" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="OKTAGON_20_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/OKTAGON_20_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> <a href="https://app.photobucket.com/u/Overbay17/a/a9db877e-2c57-4579-ac45-b2ae743dbcaa/p/f9b910e9-320e-4ff6-8f74-7321e6f6f08e" rel="external nofollow"><img alt="OKTAGON_20_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" data-src="https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/gg29/Overbay17/OKTAGON_20_Prelim_Results.png?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds" src="<___base_url___>/applications/core/interface/js/spacer.png" /></a></p><p> </p><p> Title Result: Sirwan Kakai Won The Vacant OKTAGON Bantamweight Title</p><p> Title Result: James Brum Won The Vacant OKTAGON Featherweight Title</p><p> </p><p> Fight of the Night: Joachim Christensen vs. Rafal Kijanczuk</p><p> KO of the Night: Dashia Sikorski (vs. Brynlee Hedley)</p><p> Submission of the Night: Adam Proctor (vs. Brad Wheeler)</p><p> Performance Bonus: Nylah Pedergarst vs. Laila Fahy</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> <strong>Predictions</strong></p><p> </p><p> <strong>rodrigoviolim</strong>: 9/12 (75%) Tournament Total: 101/173 (58%)</p><p> <strong>Majster_93</strong>: 7/12 (58%) Tournament Total: 42/66 (64%)</p><p> <strong>vladjarca</strong>: 92/175 (53%)</p>

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<p><strong>News - October 2021</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>CTC Talent Acquisitions</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Heavyweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Vitaly Minakov</p><p>

Augusto Sakai</p><p>

Rich Hale</p><p>

Marcelo Golm</p><p>

Anton Vyazigin</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Light Heavyweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Chris Weidman</p><p>

Mikhail Ragozin</p><p>

Alonzo Menifield</p><p>

Teodoras Aukstuolis</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Middleweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Kailin Hill</p><p>

Albert Duraev</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Welterweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Donald Cerrone</p><p>

Carlos Condit</p><p>

Ray Cooper III</p><p>

Andrey Koreshkov</p><p>

Alex Lohore</p><p>

Jack Marshman</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Lightweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Tony Ferguson</p><p>

Gesias Cavalcante</p><p>

Sidney Outlaw</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Featherweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Khamzat Dalgiev</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bantamweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Ricky Simon</p><p>

Erik Perez</p><p>

Matheus Mattos</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Flyweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Brandon Moreno</p><p>

Marcel Adur</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Featherweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Marjolaine Dupuy</p><p>

Joia Bellefleur</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Bantamweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Melissa Gatto</p><p>

Jessica Rose-Clark</p><p>

Mandy Bohm</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Flyweight</span></p><p> </p><p>

Alexa Grasso</p><p>

Wu Yanan</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>CTC Popularity</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Canada 7.5% (Low Level International) (#2 Company Rankings)</p><p>

USA 89.4% (High Level National)</p><p>

South America 61.2% (Mid Level National)</p><p>

Mexico 54.4% (Mid Level National)</p><p>

Japan 22.6% (Low Level National)</p><p>

UK 20.8% (Low Level National)</p><p>

Europe 12.9% (Low Level National)</p><p>

Australia 12.9% (Low Level National)</p><p>

Central America 12.9% (Low Level National)</p><p>

Asia 12.6% (Low Level National)</p><p>

Russia 12.6% (Low Level National)</p><p>

Africa 12.6% (Low Level National)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Company Rankings</strong></p><p> </p><p>

1. Ultimate Fighting Championship (93.9%, High Level International, USA)</p><p>

2. Canadian Tournament Combat (7.5%, Low Level International, Canada)</p><p>

3. Bellator MMA (52.3%, Mid Level National, USA)</p><p>

4. Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki (11.0%, Low Level National, Europe)</p><p>

5. Absolute Championship Akhmat (7.0%, Low Level National, Russia)</p><p>

6. ONE Championship (5.6%, Low Level National, Asia)</p><p>

7. Professional Fighters League (92.4%, High Level Regional, USA)</p><p>

8. Brave Combat Federation (88.2%, High Level Regional, Asia)</p><p>

9. Rizin Fighting Federation (80.0%, High Level Regional, Japan)</p><p>

10. DEEP (75.1%, High Level Regional, Japan)</p><p>

11. Legacy Fighting Alliance (63.0%, Mid Level Regional, USA)</p><p>

12. Cage Warriors (61.1%, Mid Level Regional, UK)</p><p>

13. M-1 Global (53.4%, Mid Level Regional, Russia)</p><p>

14. Fight Exclusive Night (52.0%, Mid Level Regional, Europe)</p><p>

15. Taura MMA (50.3%, Mid Level Regional, South America)</p><p>

16. Jungle Fight Championship(48.2%, Mid Level Regional, South America)</p><p>

17. Titan Fighting Championship (46.4%, Mid Level Regional, USA)</p><p>

18. OKTAGON MMA (46.3%, Mid Level Regional, Europe)</p><p>

19. Invicta Fighting Championship (45.0%, Mid Level Regional, USA)</p><p>

20. Russian Cagefighting Championship (42.1%, Mid Level Regional, Russia)</p><p>

21. Superior Challenge (41.5%, Mid Level Regional, Europe)</p><p>

22. Pancrase (38.5%, Mid Level Regional, Japan)</p><p>

23. Fight Nights Global (36.9%, Mid Level Regional, Russia)</p><p>

24. Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide (35.8%, Mid Level Regional, Africa)</p><p>

25. Road Fighting Championship (30.3%, Low Level Regional, Asia)</p><p>

26. TKO Major League MMA (27.9%, Low Level Regional, Canada)</p><p>

27. Australian Fighting Championship (27.0%, Low Level Regional, Australia)</p><p>

28. JEWELS (27.0%, Low Level Regional, Japan)</p><p>

29. King of the Cage (24.2%, Low Level Regional, USA)</p><p>

30. Shooto (23.6%, Low Level Regional, Japan)</p><p>

31. ARES Fighting Championship (18.3%, Low Level Regional, Europe)</p><p>

32. CES MMA (10.2%, Low Level Regional, USA)</p><p>

33. Profesjonalna Liga MMA (10.2%, Low Level Regional, Europe)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>CTC Internationally Ranked Fighters</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Womens P4P #1: Jessica Andrade (UFC)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Atomweight (#1 Ayaka Hamasaki, CTC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Ayaka Hamasaki (#1)</p><p>

Grace Cleveland (#2)</p><p>

Alesha Zappitella (#3)</p><p>

Alyssa Garcia (#4)</p><p>

Herica Tiburcio (#5)</p><p>

Janaisa Morandin (#6)</p><p>

Kyra Batara (#7)</p><p>

Naho Sugiyama (#8)</p><p>

Ashley Cummins (#10)</p><p>

Alyse Anderson (#11)</p><p>

Amber Brown (#12)</p><p>

Kanna Asakura (#15)</p><p>

Tessa Simpson (#16)</p><p>

Tomo Maesawa (#17)</p><p>

Elise Reed (#18)</p><p>

Arielle Souza (#19)</p><p>

Satomi Takano (#20)</p><p>

Priscilla Gaol (#21)</p><p>

Lindsey VanZandt (#22)</p><p>

Kelly D'Angelo (#23)</p><p>

Saori Ishioka (#24)</p><p>

Viviane Pereira (#25)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Strawweight (#1 Weili Zhang, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Rose Namajunas (#2, #5 P4P)</p><p>

Randa Markos (#6, #16 P4P)</p><p>

Tecia Torres (#20)</p><p>

Cortney Casey (#22)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Flyweight (#1 Jessica Andrade, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Alexa Grasso (#19)</p><p>

Molly McCann (#20)</p><p>

Gillian Robertson (#24)</p><p>

Joanne Calderwood (#25)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Bantamweight (#1 Amanda Nunes, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Aspen Ladd (#2, #7 P4P)</p><p>

Sarah Moras (#7)</p><p>

Raquel Pennington (#9)</p><p>

Sijara Eubanks (#15)</p><p>

Julija Stoliarenko (#17)</p><p>

Joselyne Edwards (#22)</p><p>

Jessica-Rose Clark (#23)</p><p>

Talita Bernardo (#24)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Womens Featherweight (#1 Felicia Spencer, CTC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Felicia Spencer (#1, #6 P4P)</p><p>

Leah Letson (#2, #11 P4P)</p><p>

Megan Anderson (#3, #18 P4P)</p><p>

Olga Rubin (#4)</p><p>

Janay Harding (#5)</p><p>

Sinead Kavanagh (#6)</p><p>

Raquel Pennington (#7)</p><p>

Alexis Dufresne (#9)</p><p>

Duda Santana (#10)</p><p>

Amanda Bell (#11)</p><p>

Daria Ibragimova (#12)</p><p>

Gina Carano (#13)</p><p>

Jessica Miele (#14)</p><p>

Gabrielle Holloway (#15)</p><p>

Larissa Pacheco (#16)</p><p>

Amber Leibrock (#17)</p><p>

Leah McCourt (#18)</p><p>

Revelina Berto (#19)</p><p>

Reina Miura (#20)</p><p>

Sarah D'Alelio (#22)</p><p>

Olivia Parker (#23)</p><p>

Moriel Charneski (#24)</p><p>

Raquel Canuto (#25)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Mens P4P #1: Derrick Lewis (UFC)</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Strawweight (#1 Jussier da Silva, CTC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Jussier da Silva (#1)</p><p>

Joseph Benavidez (#2)</p><p>

Joshua Pacio (#3)</p><p>

Yosuke Saruta (#4)</p><p>

Haruo Ochi (#5)</p><p>

Tatsuya So (#6)</p><p>

Yoshitaka Naito (#8)</p><p>

Ryo Hatta (#9)</p><p>

Bokang Masunyane (#10)</p><p>

Mikihito Yamagami (#11)</p><p>

Kiyotaka Shimizu (#12)</p><p>

Yago Bryan Farias de Morais (#13)</p><p>

Daichi Kitakata (#14)</p><p>

Ryohei Kurosawa (#15)</p><p>

Masayoshi Kato (#16)</p><p>

Roldan Sangcha'an (#17)</p><p>

Junji Ito (#20)</p><p>

Loveth Young (#21)</p><p>

Jeremy Miado (#22)</p><p>

Yoshihiro Matsunaga (#23)</p><p>

Takuya Eizumi (#24)</p><p>

Azam Gaforov (#25)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Flyweight (#1 Cody Garbrandt, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Kyoji Horiguchi (#4)</p><p>

Joseph Benavidez (#5)</p><p>

Jussier da Silva (#7)</p><p>

Brandon Moreno (#9)</p><p>

Demetrious Johnson (#11)</p><p>

Tagir Ulanbekov (#16)</p><p>

Raulian Paiva (#17)</p><p>

Malcolm Gordon (#19)</p><p>

Ben Nguyen (#21)</p><p>

Joseph Morales (#23)</p><p>

Ali Bagautinov (#24)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Bantamweight (#1 Petr Yan, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Kyoji Horiguchi (#5)</p><p>

Cory Sandhagen (#9)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Featherweight (#1 Zabit Magomedsharipov, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Brian Ortega (#5, #15 P4P)</p><p>

A.J. McKee (#14)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Lightweight (#1 Justin Gaethje, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Tony Ferguson (#22)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Welterweight (#1 Douglas Lima, Bellator)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Rory MacDonald (#5)</p><p>

Albert Tumenov (#25)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Middleweight (#1 Paulo Costa, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Darren Till (#3, #17 P4P)</p><p>

Chris Weidman (#10)</p><p>

Rafael Carvalho (#13)</p><p>

Anatoly Tokov (#18)</p><p>

Alexander Shlemenko (#24)</p><p>

Brad Tavares (#25)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Light Heavyweight (#1 Magomed Ankalaev, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Dominick Reyes (#9)</p><p>

Anthony Smith (#12)</p><p>

Corey Anderson (#18)</p><p>

Misha Cirkunov (#19)</p><p>

Vinny Magalhaes (#24)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="text-decoration:underline;">Heavyweight (#1 Derrick Lewis, UFC)</span></p><p> </p><p>

Alexander Volkov (#4)</p><p>

Justin Willis (#7)</p><p>

Augusto Sakai (#16)</p><p>

Arjan Bhullar (#24)</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">MMA in November 2021</span></strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Canadian Tournament Combat will host 4 cards in November as the Grand Prix Championship Semi-Finals Continue!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Canadian Tournament Combat 45 will take place on Friday, Week 1, November in Alberta, and will feature fights in the Flyweight and Womens Featherweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round fight between Demetrious Johnson and Terrance Mitchell. Also on the card a Womens Featherweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final fight between Leah Letson, and Revelina Berto.</p><p> </p><p>

Canadian Tournament Combat 46 will take place in Friday, Week 2, November in Saskatchewan, and will feature fights in the Light Heavyweight and Lightweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Lightweight Championship Semi-Final between Mateusz Gamrot and Mike Ricci. Also on the card a Light Heavyweight Championship Semi-Final between Marcel Fortuna, and King Mo.</p><p> </p><p>

Canadian Tournament Combat 47 will take place on Friday, Week 3, November in Manitoba, and will feature fights in the Middleweight, and Womens Strawweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Womens Strawweight Championship Semi-Final between Rose Namajunas and Nadia Kassem. Also on the card a Middleweight Championship Semi-Final between Nick Diaz, and Brett Cooper.</p><p> </p><p>

Canadian Tournament Combat 38 will take place on Friday, Week 4, November in British Columbia, and will feature fights in the Bantamweight, and Strawweight Grand Prix. The card will be headlined by a Bantamweight Championship Semi-Final between Joe Soto, and Michael McDonald. Also on the card a Strawweight Championship Semi-Finals between Jussier da Silva, and Ryo Hatta.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Ultimate Fighting Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

The UFC will host 3 cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

UFC on ESPN: Costa vs. Whittaker II will take place on Saturday, Week 2, November. The card will be headlined by a UFC Middleweight Title fight between champion Paulo Costa, and challenger Robert Whittaker. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Alistair Overeem, and Junior dos Santos.</p><p> </p><p>

UFC 259: Nunes vs. Kunitskaya will take place on Saturyda, Week 3, November. The card will be headlined by a UFC Womens Bantamweight Title fight between champion Amanda Nunes, and challenger Yana Kunitskaya. Also on the card a UFC Flyweight Title fight between champion Cody Garbrandt, and challenger Matt Schnell.</p><p> </p><p>

UFC 260: Gustafsson vs. Derrick Lewis will take place on Saturday, Week 4, November. The card will be headlined by a UFC Heavyweight Title fight between champion Alexander Gustafsson, and challenger Derrick Lewis. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Stipe Miocic, and Tai Tuivasa.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Bellator MMA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Bellator will host 2 cards in November</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Bellator 268: Sakara vs. Madrid will take place on Friday, Week 1, November. The card will be headlined by a Light Heavyweight fight between Alessio Sakara and Daniel Madrid. Also on the card a Welterweight fight between Logan Storley, and Sabah Homasi.</p><p> </p><p>

Bellator 269: Pitbull vs. Corrales II will take place on Friday, Week 4, November. The card will be headlined by a Bellator Featherweight Title fight between champion Patricio Pitbull, and challenger Henry Corrales. Also on the card a Heavyweight fight between Ronny Markes and Rudy Schaffroth.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki</strong></p><p> </p><p>

KSW will host no cards in November</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Absolute Championship Akhmat</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The ACA will host 2 cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

ACA 130: Ismailov vs. Chuzhigaev II will take place on Saturday, Week 2, November. The card will be headlined by an ACA Middleweight Title fight between champion Magomed Ismailov, and challenger Ibragim Chuzhigaev. Also on the card a Welterweight bout between Abubakar Vagaev, and Kevin Nowaczyk.</p><p> </p><p>

ACA 131: Oliveira vs. Praia will take place on Satuday, Week 4, November. The card will be headlined by an ACA Bantamweight Title fight between champion Daniel Oliveira, and challenger Rodrigo Praia. Also on the card a Lightweight fight between Alexander Sarnavskiy, and Oleg Bagov.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>ONE Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

ONE will host 2 cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

ONE Thunder will take place on Friday, Week 2, November. The card will be headlined by a ONE Lightweight Title fight between champion Anthony Njokuani, and challenger Nikolay Aleksakhin. Also on the card a ONE Welterweight Title fight between champion Kiamrian Abbasov, and challenger Mike Wiatko.</p><p> </p><p>

ONE Comeback will take place on Friday, Week 4, November. The card will be headlined by a ONE Featherweight Title fight between champion Thanh Le, and challenger Garry Tonon. Also on the card a battle between Kristina Pettigrew and Hatsue Tajiri for the vacant ONE Womens Flyweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Professional Fighters League</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The PFL will host 1 card in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

PFL: Held vs Trujillo II will take place Friday, Week 2, November. The card will be headlined by a PFL Lightweight Title fight between champion Marcin Held, and challenger Abel Trujillo. Also on the card a Welterweight fight between Joe Riggs, and Mehrdad Janzemini.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Brave Combat Federation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Brave will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Rizin Fighting Federation</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Rizin will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>DEEP</strong></p><p> </p><p>

DEEP will host 2 cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

DEEP Honor will take place Sunday, Week 2, November. The card will be headlined by a DEEP Strawweight Title fight between champion Manas Yuvaves, and challenger Gen Chew. Also on the card a Bantamweight fight between Joe Warren, and Gary Joshua.</p><p> </p><p>

DEEP No Excuses will take place Sunday, Week 4, November. The card will be headlined by a DEEP between champion Joshua Riley, and challenger Motonobu Tezuka. Also on the card a Middleweight bout between Yosai Yoshitomi, and Mitsuzaka Okada.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Legacy Fighting Alliance</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The LFA will host 2 cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

LFA 117: Johnson vs. Waters will take place on Saturday, Week 1, November. The card will be headlined by a battle between Omar Johnson and Dominic Waters for the vacant LFA Welterweight Title. Also on the card a Heavyweight bout between Ansel Naillon, and Arduino Brazier.</p><p> </p><p>

LFA 118: Cleveland vs. Spohn will take place on Saturday, Week 3, November. The card will be headlined by a LFA Light Heavyweight Title fight between champion Rakim Cleveland, and challenger Daniel Spohn. Also on the card a Lightweight fight between Kevin Syler, and Baylen Lormand.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Cage Warriors</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Cage Warriors will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>M-1 Global</strong></p><p> </p><p>

M-1 will host no cards in November</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Fight Exclusive Night</strong></p><p> </p><p>

FEN will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Taura MMA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Taura will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Jungle Fight Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Jungle Fight will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Titan Fighting Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

TFC will host 1 card in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Titan FC 69: Cavalcante vs. Cedeno will take place on Friday, Week 1, November. The card will be headlined by a battle between Gesias Cavalcante and Yosdenis Cedeno for the vacant Titan FC Lightweight Title. Also on the card a fight between Boston Salmon and Thomas Vasquez for the vacant Titan FC Bantamweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>OKTAGON MMA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

OKTAGON will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Invicta Fighting Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Invicta will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Russian Cagefighting Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The RCC will host 1 card in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

RCC 12 will take place on Sunday, Week 3, November. The card will be headlined by an RCC Lightweight Title bout between champion Eduard Vartanyan, and challenger Akhmed Aliev. Also on the card a Light Heavyweight bout between Salim Touahri, and Sadyrbek Uzak.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Superior Challenge</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The SC will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Pancrase</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Prancrase will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Fight Nights Global</strong></p><p> </p><p>

FNG will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Extreme Fighting Championship Worldwide</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The EFC will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Road Fighting Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Road FC will host 1 card in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Road FC Big Bang will take place on Saturday, Week 3, November. The card will be headlined by a battle between Zhang Lipeng and Won Sik Park for the vacant Road FC Lightweight Title. Also on the card a fight between Quan Chen and Pengfei Tsao for the vacant Road FC Middleweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>TKO Major League MMA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

TKO will host 1 card in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

TKO 54: The Uprising will take place on Friday, Week 4, November. The card will be headlined by a battle between Chapin Bourgeois and Colobain Level for the vacant TKO Bantamweight Title. Also on the card a battle between Caren Lallemand and Cataleya Isley for the vacant TKO Womens Bantamweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Australian Fighting Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The AFC will host 1 card in November. </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

AFC 28 will take place on Sunday, Week 1, November. The card will be headlined by a battle between Keegan Zuniga, and Ioan Smart for the vacant AFC Middleweight Title. Also on the card a battle between Ramen Habib and Abel Bull for the vacant AFC Bantamweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>JEWELS</strong></p><p> </p><p>

JEWELS will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>King of the Cage</strong></p><p> </p><p>

The KOTC will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Shooto</strong></p><p> </p><p>

Shooto will host 1 card in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

Shooto Jackpot will take place on Saturday, Week 1, November. The card will be headlined by a battle between Denilson Neves de Oliviera and Yusuke Kasuya for the vacant Shooto Welterweight Title. Also on the card a fight between Shoichi Tomita and Toshihiro Shimizu for the vacant Shooto Lightweight Title.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>ARES Fighting Championship</strong></p><p> </p><p>

ARES will host no cards in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>CES MMA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

CES MMA will host 1 card in November.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

CES MMA 65 will take place Saturday, Week 1, November. The card will be headlined by a battle between James Jenkins and Kyle Bocniak for the vacant CES MMA Featherweight Title. Also on the card a Middleweight bout between Jason Butcher, and Todd Chattelle.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>

<strong>Profesjonalna Liga MMA</strong></p><p> </p><p>

PLMMA will host no cards in November.</p>

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Friday, Week 1, November 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson (30-4-1, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Terrence "Terr-Bear" Mitchell (13-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +950)

 

Demetrious Johnson is one of the quickest fighters in the world, and while his strikes lack power, he'll hit you with enough of them in the fight you won't remember your name by the end. And if that wasn't enough, he has good wrestling, and takedowns, and can work for submissions from anywhere on the ground. He entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Kyoji Horiguchi, who went on hiatus, and lost to Rodrigo Lima by TKO in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO due to a cut over Frank Baca in the #1 Contender Second Round. Terrence Mitchell is a ground fighter, he can box a bit, but will look to get the fight to the ground, where he can work for submissions. He was knocked out by Raulian Paiva in the opening round, then won by TKO over Chris Kelades in the #1 Contender First Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Seiichiro Ito in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Womens Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Leah "Nidas" Letson (8-1, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -420) vs. Revelina "Nana" Berto (6-1, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +330)

 

Leah Letson is a high level Taekwondo striker, with some Jiu-Jitsu training. She has some power in her punches, and a wide array of massively powerful kicks, she can also use elbows from the clinch. She has decent takedowns, and can control from on top, while hunting for submissions. She submitted Gabrielle Holloway in the opening round, then won by TKO over Danyelle Wolf in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO over Gina Carano in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Revelina Berto is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, who can twist opponents in knots with her Jiu-Jitsu game, while looking for submissions. She has some power in her hands, and good takedowns. She won a Unanimous Decision over Reina Miura in the opening round, then submitted Iony Razafiarison in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO over Marloes Coenen in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Finals Bout: Tagir Ulanbekov (14-1, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -230) vs. Malcolm "X" Gordon (15-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +180)

 

Tagir Ulanbekov is a Master of Sport, and former world champion in Russian Combat Sambo, he is a strong fighter on the ground, who lacks power in his punches. He submitted Chico Camus in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Sam Creasey in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Damacio Page in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Malcolm Gordon is a technically proficient striker, who lacks power, and so likes to get fights to the ground as quickly as possible, where he can control from on top with his wrestling, and grind out results, while looking for submissions. He submitted Sylvester Chipfumbu in the opening round, then submitted Rambaa Somdet in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Rodrigo Lima in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Womens Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Felicia "FeeNom" Spencer (10-2, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -940) vs. Larissa Pacheco (16-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +750)

 

Felicia Spencer has heavy hands, but loves to get fights to the ground as quickly as possible, where she can control from on top, while working her submission game, especially her deadly rear naked choke. Felicia Spencer started her CTC career with a Unanimous Decision victory over Julia Budd, then entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Cyborg, who decided to retire, and submitted Janay Harding in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Larissa Pacheco is an electric striker, who prefers to keep the fight on the feet, and use her devastating array of powerful punches and kicks, if the fight does go to the ground she can work submissions from her active guard. She submitted Amanda Bell in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Kaitlin Young in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Talita Nogueira in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Flyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Bruno "Macaco" Azevedo (19-2, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Favorite: -130) vs. "Pac-Man" Ronaldo Candido (9-0, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +100)

 

Bruno Azevedo is a high level Jiu-Jitsu player, he has some kicks, but prefers to use his overpowering wrestling to get opponents to the ground, where he can use a world class submission game. He submitted Makoto Takahashi in the opening round, then submitted Justin Scoggins in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Alptekin Ozkilic in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Ronaldo Candido is also one of the best Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighters, though he has no real striking game, he likes to get fights to the ground where he can work his world class Jiu-Jitsu game toward submissions on the ground. He submitted Frank Baca in the opening round, then submitted Ben Nguyen in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Naoki Inoue in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Womens Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Raquel Pennington (12-10, 1-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -580) vs. "King" Reina Miura (14-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +460)

 

Raquel Pennington is a boxer, with decent power, who has good wrestling and takedowns, and can rain down ground and pound on the ground. She won a Unanimous Decision over Julia Budd in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Janay Harding in the Championship Second Round, then lost by TKO to Daria Ibragimova in the #1 Contender Second Round. Since the CTC couldn't find enough fighters for the weight class to fill the bracket after a slew of retirements, Pennington has been allowed back in to compete in the Grand Prix. Reina Miura is a Judo player, who has decent enough boxing, but likes to get opponents to the ground, where she can work a decent submission game from on top. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Revelina Berto in the opening round, then won by TKO over Tonya Evinger in the #1 Contender First Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Iony Razafiarison in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Ben "10" Nguyen (19-10, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Underdog: +310) vs. Joseph "Bopo" Morales (11-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -400)

 

Ben Nguyen is a crisp, powerful boxer, with good footwork, if the fight does go to the ground, he can work from the bottom, and look for submissions from his active guard. He won by TKO over Jarred Brooks in the opening round, then was submitted by Ronaldo Candido in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Justin Scoggins in the #1 Contender Second Round. Joseph Morales has power in his hands and good footwork, but prefers to get fights to the ground, where he can dominate with his wrestling, and either work ground and pound, or submissions for the win. He submitted Pietro Menga in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Damacio Page in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO over Chico Camus in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Megan Anderson (13-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -400) vs. Sinead "KO" Kavanagh (9-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +300)

 

Megan Anderson is a devastating striker, with an array of crisp, powerful punches and kicks, and decent clinch work. She has legit ground and pound, but prefers to keep the fight standing. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Talita Nogueira in the opening round, then won by TKO over Peggy Morgan in the #1 Contender First Round, and knocked out Danyelle Wolf in the #1 Contender Second Round. Sinead Kavanagh is a decorated boxer, a five-time Irish champion, who competed in qualifiers for the 2012 Olympics. She then added solid takedown defence, and amazing submission defence to her already great stand-up game. She lost a Unanimous Decision to Iony Razafiarison in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Amanda Bell in the #1 Contender First Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Auttumn Norton in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Alexis "Sneaky Zebra" Dufresne (8-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -950) vs. Izabela Badurek (9-7, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +750)

 

Alexis Dufresne is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, with good grappling, and a solid submission game, throw in a good shot, and a dangerous kicking game, and she is dangerous in most phases of the fight. She was submitted by Gina Carano in the opening round, then submitted Olivia Parker in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Zarah Fairn Dos Santos in the #1 Contender Second Round. Izabela Badurek is a very strong woman, who uses that power in the clinch well to ragdoll her opponents to the ground. She is strong on top, but poor on the feet. She enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for the retired Arlene Blencowe, and is coming off a second round submission victory over Dora Perjes in ARES FC.

 

 

 

Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Raulian Paiva (22-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Even: -110) vs. Eric "Showtime" Shelton (14-6, 0-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Even: -110)

 

Raulian Paiva is a devastating striker, with good power for this weight class. He has dangerous high kicks, and good takedown, and submission defence. He knocked out Terrence Mitchell in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Alptekin Ozkilic in the Championship Second Round, then knocked out Matheus Nicolau in the #1 Contender Second Round. Eric Shelton is a strong striker, with good technical boxing, and dangerously power kicks, but he loves to shoot for takedowns, and work for submissions. He enters the Grand Prix as a replacement for Darrell Montague, who failed a drug test, and is coming off a 36 second TKO victory over Marko Kovacevic in ARES FC.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Flyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Sam "Urai" Creasey (12-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +100) vs. Makoto "Shinryu" Takahashi (13-2-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -110)

 

Sam Creasey loves to strike, and has heavy hands, and dangerous leg kicks. If the fight does go to the ground, he looks for submissions or ground and pound. He won a Unanimous Decision over Roberto Sanchez in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Tagir Ulanbekov in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Azamat Pshukov in the #1 Contender Second Round. Makoto Takahashi is one of the top young prospects in this division, not much of a striker, however he can twist you in knots with his ground game, while looking for submissions. He was submitted by Bruno Azevedo in the opening round, then won by TKO over Sylvester Chipfumbu in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Roberto Sanchez in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: "Big Bad" Olga Rubin (8-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Underdog: +200) vs. Daria Ibragimova (11-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -200)

 

Olga Rubin has some power in her fists, and loves to throw them, but can also get opponents to the ground where she can work ground and pound. She knocked out Kaitlin Young in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Julia Budd in the #1 Contender First Round, then won by TKO due to a cut over Latoya Walker in the #1 Contender Second Round. Daria Ibragimova isn't much of a striker, but has massive one punch KO power in her fists, she can also get the fight to the ground, where she can control from on top, and look for submissions, or unleash massively powerful ground and pound. She was knocked out by Cris Cyborg in the opening round, then knocked out Leah McCourt in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Raquel Pennington in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Demetrious Johnson (125 lbs) vs. Terrance Mitchell (125 lbs)

Leah Letson (145 lbs) vs. Revelina Berto (145 lbs)

Tagir Ulanbekov (125 lbs) vs. Malcolm Gordon (125 lbs)

Felicia Spencer (145 lbs) vs. Larissa Pacheco (145 lbs)

Bruno Azevedo (125 lbs) vs. Ronaldo Candido (125 lbs)

Raquel Pennington (145 lbs) vs. Reina Miura (145 lbs)

Ben Nguyen (125 lbs) vs. Joseph Morales (125 lbs)

Megan Anderson (145 lbs) vs. Sinead Kavanagh (145 lbs)

Alexis Dufresne (145 lbs) vs. Izabela Badurek (145 lbs)

Raulian Paiva (125 lbs) vs. Eric Shelton (125 lbs)

 

Sam Creasey (125 lbs) vs. Makoto Takahashi (125 lbs)

Olga Rubin (145 lbs) vs. Daria Ibragimova (145 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 45 Full Fight Card

 

FLY #1: Demetrious Johnson vs. Terrence Mitchell

WHW Champ: Leah Letson vs. Revelina Berto

FLY Champ: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Malcolm Gordon

WHW Champ: Felicia Spencer vs. Larissa Pacheco

FLY Champ: Bruno Azevedo vs. Ronaldo Candido

WHW #1: Raquel Pennington vs. Reina Miura

FLY #1: Ben Nguyen vs. Joseph Morales

WHW #1: Megan Anderson vs. Sinead Kavanagh

WHW #1: Alexis Dufresne vs. Izabela Badurek

FLY #1: Raulian Paiva vs. Eric Shelton

 

FLY #1: Sam Creasey vs. Makoto Takahashi

WHW #1: Olga Rubin vs. Daria Ibragimova

[vladjarca]

<p>FLY #1: <strong>Demetrious Johnson </strong>vs. Terrence Mitchell</p><p>

WHW Champ: <strong>Leah Letson</strong> vs. Revelina Berto</p><p>

FLY Champ: Tagir Ulanbekov vs.<strong> Malcolm Gordon</strong></p><p>

WHW Champ:<strong> Felicia Spence</strong>r vs. Larissa Pacheco</p><p>

FLY Champ: <strong>Bruno Azevedo</strong> vs. Ronaldo Candido</p><p>

WHW #1: Raquel Pennington vs.<strong> Reina Miura</strong></p><p>

FLY #1: <strong>Ben Nguyen</strong> vs. Joseph Morales</p><p>

WHW #1: <strong>Megan Anderson</strong> vs. Sinead Kavanagh</p><p>

WHW #1: <strong>Alexis Dufresne</strong> vs. Izabela Badurek</p><p>

FLY #1: <strong>Raulian Paiva </strong>vs. Eric Shelton</p><p> </p><p>

FLY #1: <strong>Sam Creasey</strong> vs. Makoto Takahashi</p><p>

WHW #1: Olga Rubin vs. <strong>Daria Ibragimova</strong></p>

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 1, November 2021

 

 

 

Live From Edmonton, Alberta

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Big Bad" Olga Rubin (8-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, Underdog: +200) vs. Daria Ibragimova (11-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Sevastapol, Russia, Favorite: -200)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the prelims with 'Big Bad' Olga Rubin competing against Daria Ibragimova.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Marcos Rosales.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:51) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Rubin forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Ibragimova misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Rubin can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Rubin fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Ibragimova with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) A jab hits home from Rubin and then she catches Ibragimova with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:37) Rubin steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:37) Rubin confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 13:37) Rubin hits a right jab and then she hits Ibragimova with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Ibragimova steps back against the cage and tries to cover up...I think she has been hurt!

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Ibragimova takes a left hand!

(Rd 1 - 13:16) Rubin lands a left uppercut but did not get all of it, Ibragimova partially blocked it!

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Ibragimova takes a left hand!

(Rd 1 - 13:02) Ibragimova eats a left hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason she is still upright!

(Rd 1 - 13:02) The referee pulls Rubin away, stopping the fight! Ibragimova is left slumped against the cage, dazed and wobbling.

(Rd 1 - 13:02) That's poor refereeing in my opinion, referee Herb Dean should have gotten in there and stopped the bout faster.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) The winner, by TKO, is 'Big Bad' Olga Rubin!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Big Bad' Olga Rubin defeats Daria Ibragimova (TKO (Strikes) in 2:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Olga Rubin gives a name-check to everyone at Great Britain Top Team, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

 

 

FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Sam "Urai" Creasey (12-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Leighton Buzzard, England, Underdog: +100) vs. Makoto "Shinryu" Takahashi (13-2-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Miyagi, Japan, Favorite: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Sam 'Urai' Creasey takes on Makoto 'Shinryu' Takahashi in the CTC Flyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Dan Miragliotta.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Marcos Rosales.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:54) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Creasey misses with a big right hand, allowing Takahashi to counter with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Creasey appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 14:34) Creasey fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Takahashi.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Creasey forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Takahashi hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Creasey misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Creasey stalks forward, pressuring Takahashi.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Takahashi hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Creasey lands a jab and then he hits Takahashi with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) A jab is wide from Creasey, but then he hits Takahashi with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:09) Creasey uses a left jab, but Takahashi dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Creasey steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Takahashi hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Creasey can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Takahashi with a powerful leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) Creasey moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) A jab is wide from Creasey, but then he hits Takahashi with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) Moving forward constantly, Creasey is pressuring Takahashi.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) Takahashi hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) Creasey hits a left hand but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:45) Creasey comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:45) Takahashi throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:45) A jab hits home from Creasey and then he scores with a crunching leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Creasey.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) The fight recommences!

(Rd 1 - 11:20) Creasey comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 11:20) Takahashi lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:20) A jab hits home from Creasey and then he catches Takahashi with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:10) Limping quite noticeably, Takahashi is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 1 - 10:55) Creasey comes forward, walking down Takahashi.

(Rd 1 - 10:55) Takahashi hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 10:55) Creasey connects with a jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) Creasey steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) Takahashi hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) Creasey throws a two-punch combo but Takahashi avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Takahashi has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 1 - 10:18) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Moving forward constantly, Creasey is pressuring Takahashi.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Takahashi lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:56) Creasey throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Creasey steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Takahashi lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) A jab is wide from Creasey, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 09:18) Creasey is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) Creasey confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) Creasey hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 08:49) Takahashi is limping noticeably.

(Rd 1 - 08:39) A jab hits home from Creasey and then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 08:27) Barely able to walk now, the damage Takahashi has taken to his legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Takahashi warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to shoot in.

(Rd 1 - 08:16) Creasey throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 08:11) Takahashi moves in fast and shoots on Creasey.

(Rd 1 - 08:02) The takedown is successful, Creasey pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 07:54) Creasey is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Takahashi off of him.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) The clock runs down as Creasey is being smothered against the ground by Takahashi.

(Rd 1 - 06:45) Takahashi lies on top of Creasey, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 06:06) Takahashi keeps tight to Creasey, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:55) Creasey attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 1 - 05:55) Takahashi defends it.

(Rd 1 - 05:20) Takahashi throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 04:56) Creasey tries to pull Takahashi in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Takahashi misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a brace of jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Takahashi hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Creasey lands a left jab, but Takahashi evades a big right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Takahashi is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) A jab is wide from Creasey, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Creasey comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Takahashi throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Creasey throws a two-punch combo but Takahashi avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Takahashi limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Creasey.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Takahashi is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Creasey comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Creasey confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Creasey uses a left jab but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Creasey stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Using his wrestling skills, Takahashi is trying to push Creasey up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Takahashi can't manage it, Creasey fought it.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Takahashi tries to wrestle Creasey backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Takahashi achieves it, pinning Creasey to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Takahashi smothers Creasey against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Creasey.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Smothered against the cage, Creasey cannot get free.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) They dirty box each other at that range for thirty seconds or so.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Takahashi goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Creasey hopping and in danger of getting taken down.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) In one slick motion, Takahashi trips Creasey down to the mat!

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Takahashi takes the back off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Takahashi attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Creasey defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Takahashi blocks Creasey as he tries to roll over.

(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) Matt Hume gives the result in favour of Creasey.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Cardo Urso has Takahashi as the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Marcos Rosales has called it a victory for Takahashi.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Makoto 'Shinryu' Takahashi wins by split decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Makoto 'Shinryu' Takahashi defeats Sam 'Urai' Creasey (Split Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Makoto Takahashi thanks everyone connected to Paraestra Matsuda for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Makoto Takahashi says he thinks it should have been a Unanimous Decision.

 

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World

 

 

 

Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy

 

 

 

FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Raulian Paiva (22-4, 2-1 CTC, From: Santana, Brazil, Even: -110) vs. Eric "Showtime" Shelton (14-6, 0-0 CTC, From: Galesburg, Illinois, Even: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Raulian Paiva battles Eric 'Showtime' Shelton.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Refereeing this bout will be Josh Rosenthal.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Marcos Rosales.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:51) Paiva throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 14:43) With a clear opportunity, Shelton is able to move in fast and clinch with Paiva.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Shelton is looking to muscle Paiva back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Shelton does it, Paiva is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) Shelton hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Shelton shows his grappling ability by trapping Paiva up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 13:35) Paiva is trapped against the cage and Shelton hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 1 - 13:20) Shelton tries to keep Paiva up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Paiva works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Paiva initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Shelton hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Paiva throws a two-punch combo but Shelton avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 12:46) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Paiva steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Shelton lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Paiva throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Paiva misses a jab but scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:12) Shelton uses a left jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:46) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Shelton uses a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Paiva uses a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) Paiva misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Shelton attacks with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:39) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:39) Shelton fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:39) Shelton lets two punches sail past, his head movement proving far too good for Paiva.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) Shelton warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to shoot in.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) Paiva fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Shelton seizes the chance and shoots in on Paiva.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Paiva partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Shelton has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) With Paiva not going down, Shelton settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) Shelton hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 09:45) Shelton tries to throw a knee strike, but Paiva seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Paiva lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:25) Shelton hits a left jab and also unleashes a superb head kick!

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Paiva is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Shelton starts pounding away on Paiva, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Shelton fires away and Paiva is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Referee Josh Rosenthal is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 08:59) The winner, by TKO; Eric Shelton!

 

 

 

Official Result: Eric 'Showtime' Shelton defeats Raulian Paiva (TKO (Strikes) in 6:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Eric Shelton thanks everyone connected to American Top Team for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Eric Shelton gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Alexis "Sneaky Zebra" Dufresne (8-4, 2-1 CTC, From: Temecula, California, Favorite: -950) vs. Izabela Badurek (9-7, 0-0 CTC, From: Lublin, Poland, Underdog: +750)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Alexis 'Sneaky Zebra' Dufresne fights Izabela Badurek.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Sal D'Amato, and Matt Hume.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Dufresne lands a left hand and then hits Badurek with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:41) Dufresne can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Badurek seizes the chance and grabs Dufresne into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) With Dufresne in her grasp, Badurek tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Badurek can't get Dufresne down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) With Dufresne in her grasp, Badurek tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Dufresne is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, she can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 13:50) Not giving her opponent any room to work, Badurek keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Dufresne tries to ensnare an arm.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Badurek gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 12:55) Alexis Dufresne takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Alexis 'Sneaky Zebra' Dufresne defeats Izabela Badurek (Submission (Armbar) in 2:05 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Alexis Dufresne gives a name-check to everyone at Team Quest, all her various sponsors, then all her friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Megan Anderson (13-5, 2-1 CTC, From: Gold Coast, Australia, Favorite: -400) vs. Sinead "KO" Kavanagh (9-5, 2-1 CTC, From: Dublin, Ireland, Underdog: +300)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Megan Anderson takes on Sinead 'KO' Kavanagh.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Dan Miragliotta.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Marcos Rosales.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Kavanagh lands a quick punch but gets a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Anderson scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Moving forward constantly, Kavanagh is pressuring Anderson.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Anderson fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:22) Kavanagh lands two of four quick punches but Anderson avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Kavanagh lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Anderson.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Kavanagh comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Anderson hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Attacking with intent, Kavanagh scores with one out of a flurry of three punches and then she catches Anderson with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 13:33) She's down! Anderson falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Kavanagh moves in quickly, kneeling beside Anderson and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Kavanagh tries to pound on Anderson, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 13:08) Kavanagh attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 13:08) Anderson doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Anderson tries to pull guard on Kavanagh but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Kavanagh tries to ensnare Anderson in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) A kimura is fully applied, Anderson is in huge trouble!

(Rd 1 - 12:35) No! Anderson manages to get her arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Anderson is still under side control though and so the threat of more submission attempts remains.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Kavanagh blocks Anderson as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:02) Kavanagh tries to lock Anderson into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 12:02) Anderson doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 11:29) Anderson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 11:18) Kavanagh tries to lock Anderson into an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 11:18) Anderson doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) Kavanagh blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:37) Kavanagh attempts to americana Anderson from side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:37) Anderson fights off the americana attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Kavanagh blocks Anderson as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) Kavanagh throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Anderson tries to pull guard on Kavanagh but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 09:22) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 09:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 08:49) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Kavanagh is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Kavanagh comes forward, walking down Anderson.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Anderson hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Kavanagh throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 08:02) Kavanagh throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) Anderson misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Kavanagh comes in with a left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) Kavanagh misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Anderson attacks with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Anderson hits a jab and also scores with a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Kavanagh uses a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Anderson almost falls over as she backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked her!

(Rd 1 - 06:30) Anderson is dropped by a big right hook!

(Rd 1 - 06:19) Kavanagh senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 06:19) Kavanagh pounds away and Anderson struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 1 - 06:04) Kavanagh fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 05:44) Anderson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Looking to catch her breath, Kavanagh is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:58) Anderson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Kavanagh throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Kavanagh throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Anderson tries to move to guard, but Kavanagh doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Kavanagh throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Anderson tries to pull guard on Kavanagh but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Kavanagh attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Anderson fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Anderson struggles and gets half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Kavanagh tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) She passes but loses her control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Anderson manages to come out on top with side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Anderson unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Kavanagh tries to move to guard, but Anderson doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Anderson looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Anderson almost gets the mount, but Kavanagh bucks her hips and starts scrambling.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) The scramble ends with Anderson grabbing Kavanagh and shoving her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Anderson catches Kavanagh with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Anderson hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Anderson pins Kavanagh up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Kavanagh looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Sinead 'KO' Kavanagh!

 

 

 

Official Result: Sinead 'KO' Kavanagh defeats Megan Anderson (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sinead Kavanagh gives a name-check to everyone at SBG Ireland, all her various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. She says she has a lot of respect for Megan Anderson and praises her toughness.

 

 

 

 

FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Ben "10" Nguyen (19-10, 2-1 CTC, From: Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Underdog: +310) vs. Joseph "Bopo" Morales (11-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Clovis, California, Favorite: -400)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Ben '10' Nguyen competes against Joseph 'Bopo' Morales.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Nguyen attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Morales hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Nguyen hits a left hand but Morales evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Nguyen moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Nguyen lands a flurry of three quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Nguyen attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Morales tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) A jab hits home from Nguyen and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) Nguyen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Morales into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) Morales throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:58) Nguyen comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 13:36) Nguyen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) Morales may have been aiming to get in close, but Nguyen aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 13:16) Nguyen comes in fast with three quick punches, landing two of them, but Morales avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 12:18) Nguyen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Morales into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:18) Nguyen avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:18) A jab is wide from Nguyen, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:01) Nguyen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Morales into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:01) Morales misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:01) A jab is wide from Nguyen, but then he hits Morales with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 10:03) Nguyen studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point.

(Rd 1 - 09:58) Moving forward constantly, Nguyen is pressuring Morales.

(Rd 1 - 09:58) Nguyen steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 1 - 09:58) Nguyen throws a one-two, but Morales was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Nguyen steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Morales fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) Nguyen uses a left jab but Morales avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 09:26) Nguyen comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 09:26) Morales tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:26) A jab lands from Nguyen but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Nguyen steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Morales lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:11) Nguyen can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Morales with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) Taking a few gulps of breath, Nguyen is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Morales looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Nguyen simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Nguyen lands a left hand and then catches Morales with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Morales appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:07) Nguyen stalks forward, pressuring Morales.

(Rd 1 - 08:07) Nguyen bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 08:07) Nguyen throws a two-punch combo but Morales avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) Nguyen comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 07:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 07:25) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:56) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) Morales may have been aiming to get in close, but Nguyen aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) Nguyen hits a left jab and then hits Morales with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) That last shot may have done some damage, Morales backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 06:28) A big right hand catches Morales flush and snaps his head back!

(Rd 1 - 06:21) Nguyen moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Morales is rocked again!

(Rd 1 - 06:21) The referee has seen enough and jumps in to stop the fight! Morales wasn't offering enough intelligent defence.

(Rd 1 - 06:21) Morales took more shots than necessary, in my opinion the referee should have gotten in there quicker.

(Rd 1 - 06:15) By TKO, the winner is Ben Nguyen!

 

 

 

Official Result: Ben '10' Nguyen defeats Joseph 'Bopo' Morales (TKO (Strikes) in 8:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Ben Nguyen praises his team at Integrated MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says it was one of the best fights of his career and says that he can't wait to watch it over again. Ben Nguyen gave a good account of himself here.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Rocky" Raquel Pennington (12-10, 1-2 CTC, From: Colorado Springs, Colorado, Favorite: -580) vs. "King" Reina Miura (14-4, 2-1 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +460)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, 'Rocky' Raquel Pennington battling 'King' Reina Miura.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Marcos Rosales, Ricardo Almeida, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Reina looks significantly bigger than Pennington as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Reina misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Pennington comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Reina tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Pennington throws a two-punch combo but Reina avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Pennington acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) Reina misses a right hook and gets countered with quick jabs that are followed by a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) A jab hits home from Pennington and then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:11) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Pennington comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Reina hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:41) Pennington connects with a nice jab and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Pennington attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Reina misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Pennington opens Reina up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Pennington lands two jabs, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:55) Pennington comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:55) Reina throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:55) Pennington lands a left hand and then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Pennington steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Reina hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) Pennington can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) Pennington comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) Reina throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 11:17) A jab hits home from Pennington and then she hits Reina with a beautiful right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 11:17) Reina is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Pennington senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Pennington fires away with punches and Reina is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 11:07) Referee Josh Rosenthal has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 10:56) By TKO, the winner is Raquel Pennington!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Rocky' Raquel Pennington defeats 'King' Reina Miura (TKO (Strikes) in 4:04 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Raquel Pennington thanks her sponsors, and all of her fans. The interviewer asked who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Sinead Kavanagh would be a tough challenge but one that she'd be interested in trying.

 

 

 

 

FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Bruno "Macaco" Azevedo (19-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Favorite: -130) vs. "Pac-Man" Ronaldo Candido (9-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Joao Jose dos Campos, Brazil, Underdog: +100)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Bruno 'Macaco' Azevedo battling 'Pac-Man' Ronaldo Candido.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Cardo Urso, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) Candido doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) Azevedo finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Azevedo scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked. Candido hits a jab but is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Azevedo misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Candido misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) Azevedo hits a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:54) Candido is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Azevedo hits a jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Candido hits a jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Azevedo hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Candido uses a left jab and also lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) Candido hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:06) Azevedo lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Candido slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:19) Candido comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 11:19) Azevedo misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 11:19) Candido throws a one-two, but Azevedo was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 11:06) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:06) Candido lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 11:06) Azevedo finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 10:52) Shoulders hunched, Candido studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) Azevedo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Candido comes in with a left jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Candido hits a left jab but can't get a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Azevedo hits a pair of jabs and also connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) Azevedo scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) Candido lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) Candido misses with a big right hand, allowing Azevedo to counter with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) Candido doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 08:14) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 07:55) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) Azevedo hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) Candido lands a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) Candido scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) Azevedo lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Candido uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Azevedo misses with a left jab but hits a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 06:11) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:11) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything.

(Rd 1 - 06:11) Azevedo tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 06:11) Candido uses a body kick but it is parried away.

(Rd 1 - 05:57) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 05:57) Azevedo misses a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:57) Candido hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Azevedo comes up short on a body kick and Candido moves in with a nice left hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:18) Azevedo steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:18) Candido lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:18) Azevedo doesn't land any of the three strikes he threw at Candido.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Candido misses with a big right hand, allowing Azevedo to counter with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Candido hits a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Azevedo lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Moving forward constantly, Azevedo is pressuring Candido.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Candido manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Azevedo fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Azevedo doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Candido finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Azevedo is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Candido hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Azevedo lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Azevedo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a head kick that landed only a glancing blow.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Candido comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Azevedo hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Candido can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Azevedo with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Azevedo finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. Candido finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Candido appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Candido uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Azevedo uses a pair of left jabs but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Candido is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Azevedo forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) Candido fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:18) A jab lands from Azevedo but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Candido glances at the clock, grimacing slightly.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Azevedo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Candido attacks with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(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 have given Azevedo the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Bruno 'Macaco' Azevedo is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Bruno 'Macaco' Azevedo defeats 'Pac-Man' Ronaldo Candido (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bruno Azevedo gives a name-check to everyone at Nova Uniao, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Bruno Azevedo praises Candido for his skill and toughness.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Felicia "FeeNom" Spencer (10-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Favorite: -940) vs. Larissa Pacheco (16-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Marituba, Brazil, Underdog: +750)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Felicia 'FeeNom' Spencer battling Larissa Pacheco.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Cardo Urso, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Pacheco throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Spencer gets hold of Pacheco.

(Rd 1 - 14:41) Spencer looks to take Pacheco down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 14:41) Spencer doesn't get it, Pacheco blocked any attempt to move her.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) Spencer looks to take Pacheco down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) It's unsuccessful, Pacheco maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Spencer is looking to muscle Pacheco back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:08) Pacheco ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Spencer looks to sweep a leg out from under Pacheco so as to take her down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) An outside leg trip sweeps Pacheco down to the ground where she is left on her back pulling guard!

(Rd 1 - 13:35) Spencer peppers Pacheco with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give her any room to work with.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Pacheco attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Pacheco cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) For the moment Spencer is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Pacheco reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Spencer doesn't let her arm get taken.

(Rd 1 - 12:01) In guard, Spencer is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:39) Pacheco attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 1 - 11:39) Pacheco cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Spencer punches down at Pacheco, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Pacheco tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:00) Pacheco cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 10:44) In guard, Spencer throws a couple of punches designed to keep Pacheco guessing.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Pacheco works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) There wasn't enough separation though, Spencer is able to catch her and secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:04) Pacheco takes a knee strike to the ribs, but succeeded in unbalancing Spencer enough that there was little power.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Spencer hits a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 09:32) Stuck under side control, Pacheco takes a knee to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 09:15) Spencer throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) Spencer blocks Pacheco as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Spencer throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Pacheco tries to move to guard, but Spencer doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) A tentative jab from Spencer lands.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) Pacheco can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:32) Spencer, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 1 - 07:32) A jab is wide from Pacheco, but then she hits Spencer with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 07:29) Spencer seizes the chance and grabs Pacheco into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 07:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:23) Spencer looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 07:23) She executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Pacheco to the mat where she pulls half guard!

(Rd 1 - 07:08) In half guard, Spencer catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 06:42) Pacheco tries to work some sort of positional change but Spencer shuts her down.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) Looking to catch her breath, Spencer is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 06:10) Spencer stops Pacheco from trying to start some sort of a scramble.

(Rd 1 - 06:03) Spencer throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 05:34) Pacheco tries to work some sort of positional change but Spencer shuts her down.

(Rd 1 - 05:26) Looking to catch her breath, Spencer is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:05) Spencer starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 05:05) Pacheco doesn't let Spencer get her leg free, and so half guard remains in place.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Pacheco uses an underhook as the basis to work her way up to a standing position.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) The end result is that both fighters are standing, grappling in a tight clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Spencer tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Spencer uses a superb outside leg trip!

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Pacheco gives up her back.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Spencer attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Pacheco fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Pacheco tries a roll, but doesn't budge Spencer.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Spencer tries to put Pacheco in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Pacheco doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Pacheco tries a roll, but doesn't budge Spencer.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Spencer tries to finish Pacheco off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Pacheco defends herself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Pacheco tries a roll, but doesn't budge Spencer.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Spencer attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Pacheco defends herself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) Pacheco tries a roll, but doesn't budge Spencer.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Spencer tries to put Pacheco in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Pacheco doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Pacheco tries a roll, but doesn't budge Spencer.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Spencer the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Felicia 'FeeNom' Spencer is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Felicia 'FeeNom' Spencer defeats Larissa Pacheco (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Felicia Spencer thanks everyone connected to Xtreme Couture for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Felicia Spencer invites everyone to a post-show winners party at a local club to celebrate her win. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker.

 

 

 

 

FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Tagir Ulanbekov (14-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -230) vs. Malcolm "X" Gordon (15-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +180)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Tagir Ulanbekov taking on Malcolm 'X' Gordon.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's a roar from the crowd as Gordon enters, he is from around here.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Gordon looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ulanbekov simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Attacking with a quick flurry, Ulanbekov lands three of three punches and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Ulanbekov lands a jab and then hits Gordon with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Gordon chooses to shoot in on Ulanbekov.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Gordon gets hold of a leg but Ulanbekov remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Gordon uses the position to drive Ulanbekov up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Gordon drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) The takedown is completed, Gordon would not be denied.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) The takedown allows Gordon to take the back of Ulanbekov.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Gordon gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 13:05) Gordon, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 13:05) The rear naked choke is in deep, Ulanbekov has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 12:31) The winner, by submission; Malcolm Gordon!

 

 

 

Official Result: Malcolm 'X' Gordon defeats Tagir Ulanbekov (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:29 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Malcolm Gordon gives a name-check to everyone at Niagara Top Team, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC FLYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Malcolm Gordon vs. Bruno Azevedo

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Leah "Nidas" Letson (8-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -420) vs. Revelina "Nana" Berto (6-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Winter Haven, Florida, Underdog: +330)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Leah 'Nidas' Letson goes head to head with Revelina 'Nana' Berto.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The referee is Dan Miragliotta.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Cardo Urso, Marcos Rosales, and Ricardo Almeida.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Berto ignores the offer of a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Berto misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:32) Berto uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Letson lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Berto lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. Letson hits a jab and also scores with a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Letson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) Berto hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 13:25) A jab is wide from Letson, but then she lands a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Letson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Berto shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Letson gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) Not allowing her opponent any room to work submissions from, Berto keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:32) Letson tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Berto.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) Berto attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 12:16) Letson can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Berto at half guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Berto looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Letson fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 11:24) The scramble sees Letson up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 1 - 11:09) Berto attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Letson on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 11:09) Letson has no answer to a slick trip!

(Rd 1 - 11:09) Berto ends up holding a seated Letson around the waist, pressing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Berto looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Letson from a seated position onto her back.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Letson doesn't let Berto get the mount.

(Rd 1 - 10:19) Letson hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) Berto tries to pound on Letson, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 09:46) Letson hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:28) Berto fires away with punches, but Letson doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:15) Letson, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) Berto begins trying to get herself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 08:51) She finds herself unable to get the mount on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 08:26) Letson hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 1 - 08:10) Berto pounds away, but Letson calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 07:56) Letson, trapped against the cage, pummels Berto on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:26) With no progress being made, the referee separates them.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Berto finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 07:19) Letson hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 06:59) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) Letson misses with an attempted body shot and gets countered with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:54) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 05:54) Berto counters a right hand with a clean right hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:23) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:23) Letson lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 05:23) Berto hits a jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Letson comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Berto scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Letson throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Berto comes forward, walking down Letson.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Letson fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Letson gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Berto throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Berto comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Letson hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Berto throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Berto feints one way, throwing Letson off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Berto slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Berto steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Letson fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Berto can't connect with a jab, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Berto is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Letson doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Berto uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Berto slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a solid right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Letson.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Berto used her reach advantage there, picking Letson off at range.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Berto misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Letson comes in with a jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Letson connects with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Berto scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Berto finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Letson uses a left jab and also scores with a vicious head kick!

(Rd 1 - 01:20) She's down! Berto falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Letson senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Letson pounds away, but Berto isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Letson attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Berto defends herself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Berto tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Letson fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Berto tries to move to guard, but Letson doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Berto.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Revelina 'Nana' Berto is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Revelina 'Nana' Berto defeats Leah 'Nidas' Letson (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Revelina Berto thanks everyone connected to Arizona Combat Sports for helping her prepare for the fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Talking about causing such an upset, Revelina Berto says that labeled a heavy underdog hurt her pride and helped spur her on in the fight.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC WOMENS HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Felicia Spencer vs. Revelina Berto

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

FLYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Demetrious "Mighty Mouse" Johnson (30-4-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Favorite: -1200) vs. Terrence "Terr-Bear" Mitchell (13-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Anchorage, Alaska, Underdog: +950)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson battles Terrence 'Terr-Bear' Mitchell in the CTC Flyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Refereeing this bout will be Josh Rosenthal.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Our judges are: Matt Hume, Cardo Urso, and Marcos Rosales.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 30:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) Johnson steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) Mitchell tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Mitchell with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 29:43) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 29:43) Mitchell misses with a head kick attempt and gets countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 29:23) Moving forward constantly, Johnson is pressuring Mitchell.

(Rd 1 - 29:23) Mitchell hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 29:23) Johnson misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 29:01) Johnson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 29:01) Mitchell lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 29:01) A jab is wide from Johnson, but then he catches Mitchell with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 28:41) Johnson steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 28:41) Mitchell misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 28:41) Johnson lands a left jab but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 1 - 28:17) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 27:48) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 27:48) Mitchell counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 27:33) Johnson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 27:33) Johnson steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 1 - 27:33) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Mitchell with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 27:16) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 27:16) Mitchell misses an attempted body shot and gets countered with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 26:57) Johnson comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 26:57) Johnson is now in the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 26:57) Johnson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 26:48) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 26:27) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 26:02) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 26:02) A successful feint leaves Mitchell vulnerable.

(Rd 1 - 26:02) Mitchell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 25:40) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 25:18) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 25:03) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 24:33) Johnson initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 24:33) Mitchell fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 24:33) Johnson doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 24:18) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 24:18) Mitchell misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 23:56) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 23:25) Johnson stalks forward, pressuring Mitchell.

(Rd 1 - 23:25) Mitchell lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 23:25) Johnson lands a jab and then he catches Mitchell with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 23:14) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 22:50) Looking a bit tense, Mitchell moves around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 22:38) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 22:38) Johnson hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 22:38) Mitchell hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 22:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 22:20) Mitchell misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 22:03) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 21:32) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 21:16) Johnson forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 21:16) Mitchell hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 21:16) Johnson throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 21:04) Johnson comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 21:04) Mitchell misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 21:04) Johnson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Mitchell with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 20:55) Johnson initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 20:55) Mitchell throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 20:55) Johnson lands a jab and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 20:34) Moving forward constantly, Johnson is pressuring Mitchell.

(Rd 1 - 20:34) Mitchell tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 20:34) Johnson can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Mitchell with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 20:19) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 20:19) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot.

(Rd 1 - 20:19) Johnson can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 20:19) Mitchell finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 20:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 20:04) Mitchell misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 19:45) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 19:14) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 18:48) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 18:48) Mitchell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 18:30) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 18:30) Johnson misses with a big right hand, allowing Mitchell to counter with a quick left hook.

(Rd 1 - 18:22) Johnson is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 18:08) Johnson comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 18:08) Mitchell lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 18:08) Johnson comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing three of them, but Mitchell avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 17:39) Moving forward constantly, Johnson is pressuring Mitchell.

(Rd 1 - 17:39) Johnson moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Mitchell.

(Rd 1 - 17:39) Johnson feints an attack that leaves Mitchell slightly off balance.

(Rd 1 - 17:39) Johnson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 17:25) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 17:04) Johnson comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 17:04) Mitchell manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 17:04) Johnson opens Mitchell up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 17:04) Johnson lands a left jab but Mitchell avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 16:41) Johnson attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 16:41) Mitchell fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 16:41) Mitchell falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 1 - 16:41) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 16:26) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 15:58) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 15:58) Mitchell lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 15:58) Johnson uses a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 15:58) Mitchell is being totally outstruck so far in this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:44) Mitchell is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 15:35) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 14:58) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 14:58) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:58) Mitchell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Mitchell throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Johnson gets hold of Mitchell, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Johnson is trying to muscle Mitchell up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Johnson manages it and controls Mitchell up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:45) Johnson is trying to lock Mitchell into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 13:45) He gets it and now has Mitchell in trouble.

(Rd 1 - 13:28) Johnson finds an attempted knee strike caught, and the leverage allows Mitchell to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Johnson comes forward, walking down Mitchell.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Mitchell hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Johnson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Johnson steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Johnson steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Mitchell.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Johnson throws a two-punch combo but Mitchell avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Johnson steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Mitchell misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) Johnson lands a left hand and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:54) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:54) Johnson slips past a right hook and counters with a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 11:49) He's down! Mitchell falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 11:49) Johnson quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Mitchell!

(Rd 1 - 11:49) Johnson pounds away, Mitchell is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 1 - 11:49) With Mitchell taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 11:31) By TKO, the winner is Demetrious Johnson!

 

 

 

Official Result: Demetrious 'Mighty Mouse' Johnson defeats Terrence 'Terr-Bear' Mitchell (TKO (Strikes) in 18:29 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Demetrious Johnson thanks everyone connected to AMC Pankration for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He praises Mitchell for a tough fight.

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 2,844

Gate Reciepts: $500,544

Sponsorship: $85,156

Ad Revenue: $1,484,672

Merchandise: $11,712

 

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $385,581)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Demetrious Johnson        $100,800     Terrence Mitchell        $630
Revelina Berto            $52,743      Leah Letson              $51,936      FotN: Both: $50,000
Malcolm Gordon            $2,564       Tagir Ulanbekov          $2,067
Felicia Spencer           $5,800       Larissa Pacheco          $1,936
Bruno Azevedo             $2,743       Ronaldo Candido          $1,163
Raquel Pennington         $15,858      Reina Miura              $4,413
Ben Nguyen                $31,966      Joseph Morales           $26,890      Perf: Both: $25,000
Sinead Kavanagh           $3,928       Megan Anderson           $11,977
Alexis Dufresne           $27,678      Izabela Badurek          $1,224       SotN: Dufresne: $25,000
Eric Shelton              $29,484      Raulian Paiva            $2,901       KotN: Shelton: $25,000
Makoto Takahasi           $2,206       Sam Creasey              $1,051
Olga Rubin                $2,048       Daria Ibragimova         $1,575

 

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,000

Production: $79,589

 

Profit: $1,607,914

 

Critical Rating: 80%

Commercial Rating: 63%

 

 

 

News

 

- Drug test results have come back for Canadian Tournament Combat 44, and all fighters tested clean.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of former UFC Middleweight Champion Israel Adesanya to fight in their Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 22-1, and is coming off a first round TKO victory over Uriah Hall in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Curtis Blaydes to fight in their Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 14-3-1NC, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Derrick Lewis in the UFC. He is scheduled to fight Chris Daukaus in the UFC in January.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Gilbert Burns to fight in their Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 19-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Jorge Masvidal in the UFC. He is scheduled to fight Niklas Stolze at UFC 260 later this month.

 

- The CTC announce that they have convinced Rin Nakai to come out of retirement to continue fighting in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 23-4-1, and is 1-2 in the CTC. She is coming off a first round TKO loss to Paige VanZant in CTC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Felice Herrig to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 15-10, and is coming off a third round TKO loss to Joanna Jedrzejczyk in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of John Moraga to fight in the Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 20-7, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Ryan Benoit at a local show.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Michal Materla to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 29-8, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Tomasz Drwal in KSW.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Tarec Saffiedine to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-7, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Rafael Dos Anjos in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Dongi Yang to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-3, and is coming off a second round TKO victory over Jake Collier in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Liz Carmouche to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 15-8, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Alexa Culp in Bellator.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Terry Etim to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-5, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Renee Forte in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Marina Rodriguez to fight in their Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 13-2-2, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Kanako Murata in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Krzysztof Jotko to fight in their Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 23-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Andre Muniz in the UFC. He is scheduled to fight Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 262 in December.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Drako Rodriguez to fight in their Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 8-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Luke Sanders in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Stephanie Egger to fight in their Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 5-3, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Marion Reneau in the UFC. She is scheduled to fight Bea Malecki at UFC 260 later this month.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Tom Aspinall to fight in their Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 11-2, and is coming off a third round TKO victory over Todd Duffee in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Brandon Royval to fight in their Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 12-5, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Matt Schnell in the UFC. He is scheduled to fight Manel Kape in the UFC later this month.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jerome Rivera to fight in their Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 10-4, and is coming off a second round submission loss to Brian Kelleher in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Iuri Lapicus to fight in their Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 14-2, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Daichi Abe in ONE Championship.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Hyun Gyu Lim to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 14-7-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Daichi Abe in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Hacran Dias to fight in the Lighweight Division. He holds a professional record of 26-7-2, and is coming off a Unanijmous Decision loss to Oleg Bagov in ACA.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Tom Duquesnoy to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-2-1NC, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Terrion Ware in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of John Hathaway to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 17-2, and is coming off a third round knock out loss to Dong Hyun Kim in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Peter Sobotta to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 17-7-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Alex Oliveira in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jay Jay Wilson to fight in their Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 9-0, and is coming off a second round submission victory over Emmanuel Sanchez in Bellator.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Luis Peralta to fight in their Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 6-2, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Mauro Mastromarini in Taura MMA.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jordan Espinosa to fight in their Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-10-1NC, and is coming off a Split Decision loss to Danny Martinez at a local show in America.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Steven Ray to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 23-9, and is coming off a Majority Decision victory over Michael Johnson in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Felipe Arantes to fight in their Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 18-9-1-2NC, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Yadong Song in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Joseph Duffy to fight in their Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-5, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Joel Alvarez in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of T.J. Waldburger to fight in their Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-9, and is coming off a third round TKO loss to Mike Pyle in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Koyomi Matsushima to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 12-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Jerry Olsim in ONE Championship. He is scheduled to fight Kai Tang at ONE Comeback later this month.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Tie Quan Zhang to fight in their Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 15-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Jon Tuck in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Destanie Yarbrough to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 5-1, and is coming off a second round knock out victory over a local fighter on a local show in America.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Ritu Phogat to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 3-1, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Kseniya Lachkova in ONE Championship.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Pawel Zelazowski to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-2, and is coming off a third round knock out victory over Sebastian Jaronski in PLMMA.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Bianca Baber to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds of a professional record of 1-3, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Jozette Cotton in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Lucia Bruner to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-3, and is coming off a Split Decision loss to Norah Feller in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Marvela Calland to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 0-1, and is coming off a second round submission loss to Kristina Pettigrew in Invicta.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Taylor Guardado to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-3, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Kristina Pettigrew in a battle for the Titan FC Womens Bantamweight Title.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Gioffreda Dubie to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-2, and is coming off a 42 second knock out victory over Cherree Ollivier in Invicta.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Echiko Ishimura to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 0-0, and is a high calibre wrestler.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Fumie Nakanish to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-2, and is coming off a first round knock out loss to Fumiko Miki in a battle for the JEWELS Bantamweight Title.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Saya Hiraki to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Eiko Rice paddy in JEWELS.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Rikona Watanabe to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-2, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Emi Fujino in JEWELS.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Luis Pena to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 10-3, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Julio Arce in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Aileen Motes to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-3, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Aylin Voorhees in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Aylin Voorhees to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-2, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Aileen Motes in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Teemu Packalen to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 9-4, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Anthony Dizy in M-1.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Janiya Forehand to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 1-3, and is coming off a first round knock out victory over a local fighter at an American Local Show.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Kaylen Tolman to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-3, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Whitney Hoag in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Melanie Crossland to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-1, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Colleen Shavers in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Norah Feller to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-2, and is coming off a Split Decision victory over Lucia Bruner in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Whitney Hoag to fight in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 3-1, and is coming off a first round TKO victory over Kaylen Tolman in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Daiana Torquato to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 12-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Mariana Morais in Invicta.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Eugenie Bovell to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Mariana Morais in Invicta.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Pascala Marcelin to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-2, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Carlina Jimenez in Invicta.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Trisha Cicero to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 5-5, and is coming off a third round TKO loss to Lisa Verzosa in Invicta.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Hatsue Nagayama to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-2, and is coming off a third round knock out victory over Kichi Kanda in JEWELS.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jo Yajima to fight in the Womens Bantamweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-2, and is coming off a second round knock out loss to Mako Adachi in JEWELS.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Morgan Solis to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-4, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Bec Rawlings in Bellator.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Heather Hardy to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-2, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to a local fighter on a local show.

 

- ARES FC have closed their Middleweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- CES MMA have closed their Featherweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

- The AFC have closed their Bantamweight Division due to a lack of available fighters.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

Titan FC 69: Cavalcante vs. Cedeno (Friday, Week 1, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Gesias Cavalcante Won The Vacant Titan FC Lightweight Title.

Title Result: Boston Salmon Won The Vacant Titan FC Bantamweight Title.

 

Fight of the Night: Gesias Cavalcante vs. Yosdenis Cedeno

KO of the Night: Boston Salmon (vs. Thomas Vasquez)

Submission of the Night: Norman Ste. Marie (vs. Teodosio Vezina)

 

 

 

Bellator 268: Sakara vs. Madrid (Friday, Week 1, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Results: None

 

Fight of the Night: Alessio Sakara vs. Daniel Madrid

KO of the Night: Jaleel Willis (vs. Jon Tuck)

Submission of the Night: Jay Jay Wilson (Vs. Emmanuel Sanchez)

Performance Bonus: Yaroslav Amosov vs. Justin Burlinson

Performance Bonus: Johnny Cisneros vs. Hracho Darpinyan

Performance Bonus: Benvenuto Chausse

 

 

 

CES MMA 65 (Saturday, WEek 1, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: James Jenkins Won The Vacant CES MMA Featherweight Title.

 

Fight of the Night: Jason Butcher vs. Todd Chattelle

KO of the Night: Andre Soukhamthath (vs. Mike Kimbel)

Submission of the Night: Jason Butcher (vs. Todd Chattelle)

 

 

 

LFA 117: Johnson vs. Waters (Saturday, Week 1, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Omar Johnson Won The Vacant LFA Welterweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Omar Johnson vs. Dominic Waters

KO of the Night: Zak Bucia (vs. Danny Davis Jr.)

Submission of the Night: Etalon Bazil (vs. Granville Brosseau)

 

 

 

Shooto Jackpot (Saturday, Week 1, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Results: Yusuke Kasuya Won The Vacant Shooto Welterweight Title

Title Results: Shoichi Tomita Won The Vacant Shooto Lightweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Sumitomo Kawada vs. Kenta Takagi

KO of the Night: Sumitomo Kawada (vs. Kenta Takagi)

Submission of the Night: None

Performance Bonus: Minoru Kimura vs. Manabu Inoue

 

 

 

AFC 28 (Sunday, Week 1, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Keegan Zuniga Won The Vacant AFC Middleweight Title

Title Result: Ramen Habibi Won The Vacant AFC Bantamweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Ramen Habib vs. Abel Bull

KO of the Night: Keegan Zuniga (vs. Ioan Smart)

Submission of the Night: Shawn Lane (vs. Dara Alcaraz)

 

 

 

Predictions

 

vladjarca: 6/12 (50%) Tournament Total: 98/187 (52%)

rodrigoviolim: Tournament Total: 101/173 (58%)

Majster_93: Tournament Total: 42/66 (64%)

[vladjarca]

Looking forward to see how Jay Jay Wilson does, he seems to have had a great Bellator run!

[CageRage]

vladjarca: He's also a guy I've had my eyes on, he's won 2 fights since the start of the sim a 30-27x3 Unanimous Decision over Daniel Carey, and a second round submission over Emmanuel Sanchez, and enters the CTC as the #20 ranked Featherweight in the promotion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, Week 2, November 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Lightweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Mateusz "Gamer" Gamrot (20-1-1NC, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -820) vs. Mike "The Martian" Ricci (14-5, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Underdog: +650)

 

Mateusz Gamrot has power in his fists, but prefers to bully opponents with his high level wrestling and grappling ability, getting them to the ground, and controlling from on top, where he can grind opponents down while he looks for submissions. He won Unanimous Decisions over Patricky Freire in the opening round, T.J. Grant in the Championship Second Round, and Efrain Escudero in the Championship Semi-Finals. Mike Ricci is a decent striker, with good footwork. If the fight goes to the ground, he can attack with submissions. He can defend himself on the ground, while hunting for submissions off his back. He submitted Sam Stout in the opening round, won by TKO due to a cut over Mark Bocek in the Championship Second Round, and submitted Mairbek Taisumov in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Light Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Marcel "Maozinha" Fortuna (12-3, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Favorite: -530) vs. "King Mo" Muhammed Lawal (25-10-1NC, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +420)

 

Marcel Fortuna is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt, with a great positional grappling game, and deadly submissions, and ground and pound, but he loves to strike, with massive power in his fists, and good technique, and footwork. He also has a powerful kicking game. He won a Unanimous Decision over Wagner Prado in the opening round, submitted Jarod Trice in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Csaba Hocz in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Lightweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Anthony "Showtime" Pettis (25-11, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -270) vs. Ronys Torres (40-6, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +210)

 

Anthony Pettis has always been a dangerous, and technically proficient striker, with good footwork, but has worked hard on his ground game over the years of his career, and has excellent sweeps, and a strong submission game to rely on on the ground. Pettis entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Alex Ricci, who retired, and won a Unanimous Decision over Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Koji Takeda in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Ronys Torres is a deadly Jiu-Jitsu fighter, with a strong positional game, and excellent submissions. He is also a Muay Thai striker, with skillful boxing, and decent kicks. He submitted Collin Baikie in the opening round, then won Unanimous Decisions over Chris Wade in the Championship Second Round, and John Makdessi in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Lightweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Mansour "The Afro-Samurai" Barnaoui (24-4, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -610) vs. Paul "Sassangle" Sass (16-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +480)

 

Mansour Barnaoui was a kickboxer, with good technical boxing and a decent kicking game, but he has adapted well to grappling, and has an array of choke submissions. He entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Sam Stout who failed a drug test, and knocked out Mike Sledzion in the #1 Contender First Round, then won a Majority Decision over Chris Wade in the #1 Contender Second Round. Paul Sass is a talented BJJ player, with good submissions. His stand-up is raw and his ground game is reliant on his dangerous guard. He submitted Mark Holst in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Efrain Escudero in the Championship Second Round, and submitted Kajan Johnson in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Misha Cirkunov (16-6, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -430) vs. "Pezao" Vinny Magalhaes (21-13-1NC, 2-1 CTC, Underdog: +340)

 

Misha Cirkunov is a former Canadian Judo and Wrestling champion, and while he has heavy hands, he loves to bully opponents with wrestling, throw or trip them to the ground, and work either brutal ground and pound, or deadly submissions. He entered the Grand Prix late as a replacement for Nick Roehrick, and won a Unanimous Decision over Matt Clempner in the #1 Contender Second Round. Vinny Magalhaes isn't much of a striker, but he is a world class grappler, who likes to get the fight to the ground quickly, and tie his opponent in knots with his grappling, and deadly submission attacks. He lost by TKO due to a Cut to Dominick Reyes in the opening round, then submitted Marcus Sursa in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Timo Feucht in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Dominick "The Devastator" Reyes (14-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1100) vs. Smealinho "The Prince" Rama (13-6-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +870)

 

Dominick Reyes is a devastating striker, with powerful head kicks, and a crisp, powerful all around striking game, he can also obliterate opponents in the Thai clinch, and while he has great takedown, and submission defence, he also has a decent defensive grappling game, and brutal ground and pound, and submissions. He won by TKO due to a cut against Vinny Magalhaes in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Jordan Johnson in the Championship Second Round, before winning by TKO due to a cut in the #1 Contender Second Round. Smealinho Rama loves to strike, with heavy hands, and decent footwork. He also has decent takedowns, and has a decent submission game on the ground. He knocked out Nick Roehrick in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Muhammed Lawal in the Championship Second Round, and won by TKO over Hans Stringer in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Light Heavyweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Anthony "Lionheart" Smith (35-18, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -430) vs. Rashid Yusupov (15-3, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +340)

 

Anthony Smith is a well-rounded mixed martial artist, with a powerful, and technical striking game, with big punching power. He also has strong wrestling and takedowns, he can control on the ground, while striking, and looking for submissions. He entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Robert Drysdale, who failed a drug test, and won a Unanimous Decision over Jordan Johnson in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Rashid Yusupov is an okay boxer, but prefers to bully opponents with his strong wrestling and takedown games, getting the fight to the ground, where he can control from on top and work strikes, or submissions. He won Unanimous Decisions over Marcus Sursa in the opening round, Emanuel Newton in the Championship Second Round, and James Bochnovic in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Lightweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (25-10, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Favorite: -570) vs. Mandel Nallo (9-2-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #25, Underdog: +450)

 

Patricky Pitbull loves to strike, constantly stalking forward and working a crisp, powerful boxing game. If the fight does happen to get to the ground, he has world calibre jiu-jitsu, that is mostly positional, though he can throw up a submission now and then. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Mateusz Gamrot in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Jason Saggo in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Daron Cruickshank in the #1 Contender Second Round. Mandel Nallo is a good technical boxer, with powerful head kicks. He has strong wrestling, and likes to get the fight to the ground, where he can control from on top and work toward submissions. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Alex Ricci in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Jesse Ronson in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Willamy Freire in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Lightweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: David "Caveman" Rickels (23-7-2NC, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Underdog: +100) vs. Roosevelt "The Predator" Roberts (11-5, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -130)

 

David Rickels is a dangerous striker, with an excellent, and unorthodox kicking game, and good footwork. If the fight ends up on the ground, he has an active guard that he can work submissions from. He lost a Unanimous Decision to John Makdessi in the opening round, then submitted Mark Holst in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Lando Vannata in the #1 Contender Second Round. Roosevelt Roberts is a Jiu-Jitsu student with a strong submission game, and control from on top, or bottom. He is also a Muay Thai striker, who has a good technical striking game, though it lacks power. He can also use elbows from the Muay Thai clinch. He entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Curtis DeMarce who retired, and submitted Anthony Romero in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Wagner "Caldeirao" Prado (17-5-1-1NC, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Underdog: +100) vs. Jarod "Doughboy" Trice (6-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #24, Favorite: -120)

 

Wagner Prado is a powerful Muay Thai specialist, a little wild from distance, but has big power and a smothering clinch game. His takedown defence is improving, and while he's not a threat off his back, his ground defence is solid. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Marcel Fortuna in the opening round, then knocked out Brian Rogers in the #1 Contender First Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Miro Jurkovic in the #1 Contender Second Round. Jarod Trice likes to head hunt on the feet with crisp, powerful punches, but his real strength is his wrestling game, with good takedowns, and ground an pound. He won a Unanimous Decision over Mateusz Symoczko in the opening round, then was submitted by Marcel Fortuna in the Championship Second Round, and submitted Lukasz Sudolski in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

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Light Heavyweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Shamil Akhmedov (7-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Favorite: -110) vs. Cory Hendricks (7-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +100)

 

Shamil Akhmedov has some power in his hands, but his major threat comes from his overpowering wrestling and takedowns, and smothering top control, and ground and pound. He won a Unanimous Decision over Brian Rogers in the opening round, then was submitted by Robert Drysdale in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Corey Anderson in the #1 Contender Second Round. Cory Hendricks is a natural athlete, who is a capable grappler that has developed a devastating head kick. He was submitted by Csaba Hocz in the opening round, then won by TKO over Oscar Sosa in the #1 Contender First Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Mateusz Symoczko in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Lightweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Rafa "Gifted" Garcia (14-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -110) vs. "Fearless" Lance Gibson Jr. (5-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +100)

 

Rafa Garcia has power in his punches, and leg kicks, but loves to slam opponents to the ground, and control from on top, while raining down ground and pound. He knocked out Curtis DeMarce in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Koji Takeda in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over T.J. Grant in the #1 Contender Second Round. Lance Gibson Jr. is a crisp, powerful boxer, with a good technical kicking game, he has decent wrestling, and can control from on top on the ground. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Chris Wade in the opening round, then knocked out Ryan Machan in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Olivier Aubin-Mercier in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Mateusz Gamrot (155 lbs) vs. Mike Ricci (155 lbs)

Marcel Fortuna (205 lbs) vs. Muhammed Lawal (205 lbs)

Anthony Pettis (155 lbs) vs. Ronys Torres (155 lbs)

Mansour Barnaoui (155 lbs) vs. Paul Sass (155 lbs)

Misha Cirkunov (205 lbs) vs. Vinny Magalhaes (205 lbs)

Dominick Reyes (205 lbs) vs. Smealinho Rama (205 lbs)

Rashid Yusupov (205 lbs) vs. Anthony Smith (205 lbs)

Patricky Freire (155 lbs) vs. Mandel Nallo (155 lbs)

David Rickels (155 lbs) vs. Roosevelt Roberts (155 lbs)

Wagner Prado (205 lbs) vs. Jarod Trice (205 lbs)

 

Shamil Akhmedov (205 lbs) vs. Cory Hendricks (205 lbs)

Rafa Garcia (155 lbs) vs. Lance Gibson Jr. (155 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 46 Full Fight Card

 

LW Champ: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Mike Ricci

LHW Champ: Marcel Fortuna vs. Muhammed Lawal

LW Champ: Anthony Pettis vs. Ronys Torres

LW #1: Mansour Barnaoui vs. Paul Sass

LHW #1: Misha Cirkunov vs. Vinny Magalhaes

LHW #1: Dominick Reyes vs. Smealinho Rama

LHW Champ: Rashid Yusupov vs. Anthony Smith

LW #1: Patricky Freire vs. Mandel Nallo

LW #1: David Rickels vs. Roosevelt Roberts

LHW #1: Wagner Prado vs. Jarod Trice

 

LHW #1: Shamil Akhmedov vs. Cory Hendricks

LW #1: Rafa Garcia vs. Lance Gibson Jr.

[rodrigoviolim]

Canadian Tournament Combat 46 Full Fight Card

 

LW Champ: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Mike Ricci

LHW Champ: Marcel Fortuna vs. Muhammed Lawal

LW Champ: Anthony Pettis vs. Ronys Torres

LW #1: Mansour Barnaoui vs. Paul Sass

LHW #1: Misha Cirkunov vs. Vinny Magalhaes

LHW #1: Dominick Reyes vs. Smealinho Rama

LHW Champ: Rashid Yusupov vs. Anthony Smith

LW #1: Patricky Freire vs. Mandel Nallo

LW #1: David Rickels vs. Roosevelt Roberts

LHW #1: Wagner Prado vs. Jarod Trice

 

LHW #1: Shamil Akhmedov vs. Cory Hendricks

LW #1: Rafa Garcia vs. Lance Gibson Jr.

[vladjarca]

LW Champ: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Mike Ricci

LHW Champ: Marcel Fortuna vs. Muhammed Lawal

LW Champ: Anthony Pettis vs. Ronys Torres

LW #1: Mansour Barnaoui vs. Paul Sass

LHW #1: Misha Cirkunov vs. Vinny Magalhaes

LHW #1: Dominick Reyes vs. Smealinho Rama

LHW Champ: Rashid Yusupov vs. Anthony Smith

LW #1: Patricky Freire vs. Mandel Nallo

LW #1: David Rickels vs. Roosevelt Roberts

LHW #1: Wagner Prado vs. Jarod Trice

 

LHW #1: Shamil Akhmedov vs. Cory Hendricks

LW #1: Rafa Garcia vs. Lance Gibson Jr.

[Majster_93]

LW Champ: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Mike Ricci

LHW Champ: Marcel Fortuna vs. Muhammed Lawal

LW Champ: Anthony Pettis vs. Ronys Torres

LW #1: Mansour Barnaoui vs. Paul Sass

LHW #1: Misha Cirkunov vs. Vinny Magalhaes

LHW #1: Dominick Reyes vs. Smealinho Rama

LHW Champ: Rashid Yusupov vs. Anthony Smith

LW #1: Patricky Freire vs. Mandel Nallo

LW #1: David Rickels vs. Roosevelt Roberts

LHW #1: Wagner Prado vs. Jarod Trice

 

LHW #1: Shamil Akhmedov vs. Cory Hendricks

LW #1: Rafa Garcia vs. Lance Gibson Jr.

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 2, November 2021

 

 

 

Live From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

 

 

 

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Streamed Live On CTCombat.ca

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Rafa "Gifted" Garcia (14-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Baja California, Mexico, Favorite: -110) vs. "Fearless" Lance Gibson Jr. (5-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Port Moody, British Columbia, Underdog: +100)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first prelim fight is up next, in which Rafa 'Gifted' Garcia battles 'Fearless' Lance Gibson Jr..

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our referee is Dan Miragliotta.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Tony Weeks, and Matt Hume.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:51) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Garcia is off-target with a jab but lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Gibson Jr. nails a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Gibson Jr. forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Garcia hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Gibson Jr. hits a right jab and then he hits a high left kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 13:39) Moving forward constantly, Gibson Jr. is pressuring Garcia.

(Rd 1 - 13:39) Garcia hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:39) A jab hits home from Gibson Jr. and then he catches Garcia with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Garcia misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Gibson Jr. comes in with a quick right jab and a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) A jab lands from Garcia, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:52) Without taking too much damage, Gibson Jr. is able to clinch with Garcia.

(Rd 1 - 12:44) Garcia tries to wriggle free, but Gibson Jr. controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Gibson Jr. is looking to muscle Garcia back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Garcia ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Unable to break free, Garcia is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 11:01) Gibson Jr. hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) Gibson Jr. shows his grappling ability by trapping Garcia up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:53) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) Referee Dan Miragliotta decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:52) Gibson Jr. misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Garcia comes in with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Garcia uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 09:29) Gibson Jr. lands a right jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:03) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Gibson Jr. steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Garcia hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) A jab hits home from Gibson Jr. and then he hits Garcia with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 08:09) Gibson Jr. doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high left head kick.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) Gibson Jr. comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) Garcia fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) Gibson Jr. hits a right hand but then can't connect with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 07:34) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gibson Jr. is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:24) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 07:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:04) Garcia scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 07:04) Gibson Jr. lands a right jab and also nails a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:48) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:48) Gibson Jr. tags his opponent with two weak punches and uses them as cover to land a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:48) Garcia lands two quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) Gibson Jr. sees a head kick coming and counters with a jab and a good left hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) Garcia misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Gibson Jr. attacks with a nice left hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:46) Garcia looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike!

(Rd 1 - 05:46) Gibson Jr. pounces and smashes Garcia with a big left hand! Down he goes!

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Gibson Jr. quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Garcia!

(Rd 1 - 05:32) Gibson Jr. starts unloading with massive lefts and Garcia is getting pasted!

(Rd 1 - 05:32) The referee jumps in quickly as Garcia has gone out!

(Rd 1 - 05:13) The winner, by knock out; Lance Gibson Jr.!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Fearless' Lance Gibson Jr. defeats Rafa 'Gifted' Garcia (Knock Out (Punch) in 9:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lance Gibson Jr. praises his team at Gibson MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Asked about the finish, Lance Gibson Jr. agrees that his punch power is a dangerous weapon in his arsenal and puts that down to natural ability allied with good training.

 

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Shamil Akhmedov (7-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Makhachkala, Russia, Favorite: -110) vs. Cory Hendricks (7-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Las Vegas, Nevada, Underdog: +100)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Shamil Akhmedov fights Cory Hendricks in the CTC Light Heavyweight division.

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

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:48) Setting it up well, Akhmedov shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) Hendricks almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Akhmedov holds the other.

(Rd 1 - 14:48) With Hendricks not going down, Akhmedov settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) Akhmedov exerts total control, keeping Hendricks smothered against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:35) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Showing his ability to control opponents, Akhmedov simply smothers Hendricks against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) 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 - 12:00) Hendricks hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Akhmedov sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Hendricks partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Akhmedov has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Akhmedov drives Hendricks up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Showing his ability to control opponents, Akhmedov smothers Hendricks against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Akhmedov tries to keep him up against the cage, but Hendricks works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Hendricks hits a left hand, but Akhmedov catches the attempted right head kick that came after!

(Rd 1 - 09:55) Hendricks hops on one foot, trying to balance. Akhmedov tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 09:55) Akhmedov gets the takedown! Hendricks pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 09:42) Akhmedov punches down at Hendricks, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) Hendricks pulls Akhmedov in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Akhmedov throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) Hendricks pulls Akhmedov close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.

(Rd 1 - 08:27) Akhmedov punches down at Hendricks, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) Hendricks pulls Akhmedov down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 07:50) In guard, Akhmedov throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hendricks guessing.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) Hendricks tries to catch Akhmedov with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 1 - 07:15) Perhaps wary of submissions, Akhmedov keeps extremely tight to Hendricks and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 1 - 07:01) Hendricks pulls Akhmedov in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 06:34) Hendricks can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Akhmedov with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:08) Hendricks lands a jab and then hits Akhmedov with a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 05:44) Akhmedov looked like he was going to shoot, but Hendricks simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 05:44) Hendricks hits a left jab and then hits a fast high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 05:31) That last shot may have done some damage, Akhmedov is backing off and trying to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 05:31) A brutal right hand sends Akhmedov staggering backward! He stumbles and crashes down to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 05:27) Hendricks senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 05:27) Hendricks pounds away with rights, Akhmedov is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 1 - 05:27) With Akhmedov taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 05:15) The winner, by TKO; Cory Hendricks!

 

 

 

Official Result: Cory Hendricks defeats Shamil Akhmedov (TKO (Strikes) in 9:45 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Cory Hendricks thanks everyone connected to Syndicate MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says he has a lot of respect for Shamil Akhmedov and praises his toughness. A good talker, Cory Hendricks is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly.

 

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Broadcast Live On Tournament TV Around The World

 

 

 

Broadcast Team: Mauro Ranallo, Patrick Cote, Jessica Rakoczy

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Wagner "Caldeirao" Prado (17-5-1-1NC, 2-1 CTC, From: Campinas, Brazil, Underdog: +100) vs. Jarod "Doughboy" Trice (6-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Favorite: -120)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The main card opens with Wagner 'Caldeirao' Prado squaring off with Jarod 'Doughboy' Trice.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) There's a noticeable lack of the usual touching of gloves to begin with.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:01) Trice misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Prado attacks with a right jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 13:33) Trice can be heard trash talking as the two fighters circle.

(Rd 1 - 13:20) Prado comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:20) Trice scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 13:20) Prado throws a two-punch combo but Trice avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Prado steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Trice hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Prado throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) Prado throws a punch but Trice avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 12:45) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:45) Prado doesn't connect with a brace of jabs but scores with a right kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:45) Trice scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:24) Prado comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 12:24) Trice hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:24) Prado lands a jab and then he scores with a crunching leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) Prado misses with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) Trice tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Trice misses with a big right hand, allowing Prado to counter with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Prado attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) Trice hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 11:40) A one-two from Prado fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Prado misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a clean right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:04) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Limping slightly, Trice is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) The two fighters strike, but without success.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Prado tries a left hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Trice doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:26) Trice misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Prado to attack with a quick right jab and a left hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 10:07) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:07) Prado slips past a right hook and counters with a nice left hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:58) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:58) Prado scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 09:58) Trice is off-target with a jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) For the first time, Prado is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Prado tries a left hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Trice goes for a high kick but misses.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) Prado misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Trice attacks with a left jab and a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Prado hits a right jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) Trice scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:42) Trice is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 08:27) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 07:58) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:58) Trice dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) Trice misses a high kick that leaves him open. Prado comes in quickly with a right cross.

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

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Prado comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Trice hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Prado hits a right hand but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) Prado comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) Trice lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) A one-two from Prado fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 06:47) Trice is limping a little bit.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Prado doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:39) Trice misses with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) Prado is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) Prado doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) Trice finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 06:03) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:03) Prado misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with two jabs that are followed by a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 1 - 05:49) That last shot may have done some damage, Prado is backing off and looks totally dazed!

(Rd 1 - 05:49) Trice grabs the stunned Prado in a guillotine choke and drops down to tighten it!

(Rd 1 - 05:37) Prado pulls free, Trice didn't have it fully sunk in.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) Prado doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 1 - 05:04) Prado peppers Trice with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Trice smothers Prado with close control, stopping him from posturing up.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Prado throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Prado gets pulled in tight, and takes a glancing blow from an elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Prado uses a shoulder smash to keep Trice down.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Trice tries to sweep Prado.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Trice sweeps Prado over, breaking guard, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Prado lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Trice connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Trice is limping slightly.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Trice comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Prado throws a counter right but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Trice can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Prado finds his left cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Trice tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Prado dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Trice is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Trice is limping slightly.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Prado tries a left hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Trice can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Trice forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Prado manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Trice fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Prado with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Trice hits a good right hand. Prado lands a nice left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Trice is looking really tired.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Trice steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Prado hit two counter right hands.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Trice throws a two-punch combo but Prado avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Prado misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Trice attacks with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Trice is looking to muscle Prado back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Prado ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Prado is trapped against the cage and Trice punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Prado looks very, very tired.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Trice smothers Prado against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(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 Trice is the winner.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Making Jarod 'Doughboy' Trice the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Jarod 'Doughboy' Trice defeats Wagner 'Caldeirao' Prado (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jarod Trice praises his team at MMA Gold Fight Team, his various sponsors and the fans who came out to support him. Asked who he wants to fight next, he once again calls out Abdul-Kerim Edilov, adding that "he is ducking me because he knows that he'll lose".

 

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

David "Caveman" Rickels (23-7-2NC, 2-1 CTC, From: Derby, Kansas, Underdog: +100) vs. Roosevelt "The Predator" Roberts (11-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Lathrop, California, Favorite: -130)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which David 'Caveman' Rickels competes against Roosevelt 'The Predator' Roberts.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Roberts stalks forward, pressuring Rickels.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Stepping in, Roberts throws five quick punches, three of which land, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Roberts comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Rickels lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:31) Attacking with a quick flurry, Roberts lands two of four punches and then he hits Rickels with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Rickels lands a left jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) Roberts hits a jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) Roberts hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 13:48) Rickels lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) Roberts switches to a southpaw stance.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Rickels scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Roberts lands a right jab and also just about lands a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Roberts comes forward, walking down Rickels.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Rickels hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Roberts misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) A successful feint leaves Rickels vulnerable.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Roberts scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:11) Rickels hits a jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:54) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 11:28) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 10:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:56) Rickels hits a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 10:56) Roberts hits a good left hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:31) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:31) Rickels scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:31) Roberts uses a right jab and also hits a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Roberts comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Rickels lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Roberts connects with a jab but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Roberts switches to a traditional stance.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Roberts hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 09:35) Rickels hits a couple of jabs and also connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Roberts comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Rickels fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 09:13) Roberts hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) Roberts steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) Rickels scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) Rickels falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) Roberts hits a left jab and then he hits Rickels with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:34) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:34) Rickels comes up short on a body kick and Roberts moves in with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Roberts steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Rickels hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Roberts lands a left jab but Rickels steps back to avoid a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:02) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:02) Rickels hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 08:02) Roberts lands a left jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 07:43) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:08) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 06:48) For the first time, Roberts is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 06:09) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:09) Rickels hits a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 06:09) Roberts uses a pair of left jabs and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 05:46) Roberts comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 05:46) Rickels hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 05:46) Roberts can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 05:35) Roberts attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 05:35) Rickels hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 05:35) A jab is wide from Roberts, but then he scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:20) Roberts slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Rickels hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Roberts finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Roberts attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Rickels hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) A jab is wide from Roberts, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Rickels lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Roberts gets his opponent to cover up with two quick punches and then goes downstairs with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Roberts comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Rickels throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) A jab lands from Roberts but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Roberts attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Rickels hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Roberts opens Rickels up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) A quick flurry of three punches from Roberts sees all of them hit home and then he lands a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Roberts is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Roberts misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Rickels attacks with a quick left jab and a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Rickels misses a couple of jabs but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Roberts lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Roberts slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Rickels is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Roberts initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Rickels throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Roberts lands a left jab but Rickels dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Roberts, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Roberts is trying to lock Rickels into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Rickels wrestles his way into a dominant position in the grapple instead though.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Rickels attempts to wrestle Roberts to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Roberts stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Breathing very hard, Roberts is looking ragged.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The judges' decisions are now being announced.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Roberts.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Roosevelt 'The Predator' Roberts is the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Roosevelt 'The Predator' Roberts defeats David 'Caveman' Rickels (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Roosevelt Roberts praises his team at AMC Pankration, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Naming a local club, Roosevelt Roberts invites everyone along to his post-show winners party to celebrate with him. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews, and is great at creating a buzz about himself.

 

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Patricky "Pitbull" Freire (25-10, 2-1 CTC, From: Natal, Brazil, Favorite: -570) vs. Mandel Nallo (9-2-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Underdog: +450)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire goes head to head with Mandel Nallo.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Ricardo Almeida, and Tony Weeks.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Pitbull steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Nallo hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:46) Pitbull throws a one-two, but Nallo was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 14:24) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 14:14) Looking a bit tense, Pitbull moves around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Nallo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Nallo misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Pitbull connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Pitbull hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:57) Nallo hits a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:50) Nallo rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 12:43) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:43) Pitbull misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Nallo to attack with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 12:21) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:21) Pitbull uses a left jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:21) Nallo scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Nallo hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:36) Pitbull finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Nallo hits a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Pitbull nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:12) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:12) Pitbull is well off target with a head kick and gets punished with a quick head kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Pitbull 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 - 11:03) Nallo tries to finish with a scorching right hand, but Pitbull slips past it at the very last possible second.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) Pitbull manages to clear his head and circle away from the cage, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) Taking a few gulps of breath, Nallo is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Pitbull hits a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:47) Nallo finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) Pitbull scores with a jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:21) Nallo lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Nallo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Pitbull attacks with a quick left jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) Nallo uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 08:30) Pitbull hits a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Taking a few gulps of breath, Pitbull is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 08:18) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Pitbull lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:59) Nallo lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 07:50) Nallo 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 - 07:35) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) Pitbull can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) Nallo goes for a high kick but misses.

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

(Rd 1 - 07:21) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) Pitbull dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:02) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:02) Pitbull misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:51) Nallo is breathing very hard.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:36) Nallo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:14) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 05:38) Pitbull misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Nallo attacks with a jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:29) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 1 - 05:29) Pitbull looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 1 - 05:29) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Nallo to the mat where he pulls guard!

(Rd 1 - 05:11) Pitbull throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Pitbull begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Pitbull isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Nallo is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Pitbull. It's not pretty, but it is effective.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Pitbull tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Pitbull passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Nallo starts scrambling.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) The scramble sees Pitbull up first, and he is quick to wrestle Nallo up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Nallo uses his wrestling skills to prevent Pitbull from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Pitbull tries to dirty box Nallo, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Pitbull is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Nallo finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Pitbull hits a jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Pitbull misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Nallo looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) With control of the clinch, Nallo tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Nallo doesn't get the takedown, Pitbull instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Pitbull is breathing very hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Pitbull looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Nallo blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Pitbull attempts a trip to put Nallo on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Nallo is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Pitbull pounds away, but Nallo isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Pitbull tries to pound on Nallo, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's 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 Nallo the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Mandel Nallo!

 

 

 

Official Result: Mandel Nallo defeats Patricky 'Pitbull' Freire (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mandel Nallo gives a name-check to everyone at Tristar Gym, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Mandel Nallo 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.

 

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Anthony "Lionheart" Smith (35-18, 1-0 CTC, From: Omaha, Nebraska, Favorite: -430) vs. Rashid Yusupov (15-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Makhachkala, Russia, Underdog: +340)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Rashid Yusupov squares off with Anthony 'Lionheart' Smith.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Tony Weeks, and Matt Hume.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Smith comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Yusupov hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Smith feints an attack that leaves Yusupov slightly off balance.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Smith can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Yusupov with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Smith comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Yusupov lands a right hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Smith fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:17) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Smith initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Yusupov manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Yusupov gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Smith connects with a nice jab and then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:15) Smith steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:15) Smith steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 13:15) Smith lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Smith initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Yusupov hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Smith throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Moving forward constantly, Smith is pressuring Yusupov.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Smith avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:48) Smith doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Smith comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Yusupov throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:27) Smith throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Yusupov, but Smith was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Smith can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Smith initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Yusupov hit a counter right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Smith feints one way and then the other, throwing Yusupov off balance and leaving him badly exposed.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Smith fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Yusupov with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:39) There's a takedown attempt from Yusupov.

(Rd 1 - 11:39) Yusupov gets a single leg takedown! Smith pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) Smith is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Yusupov off of him.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Yusupov lies on top of Smith, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 10:31) In guard, Yusupov throws a couple of punches designed to keep Smith guessing.

(Rd 1 - 10:07) Smith attempts to grab an arm of Yusupov from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:07) Yusupov blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 09:33) In guard, Yusupov is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:07) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Marc Goddard standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) Smith moves in on Yusupov, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) Yusupov appeared to be going for a takedown, but Smith took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) Smith connects with a nice jab and then hits Yusupov with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Covering up, Yusupov backs off on rubbery legs! He is hurt!

(Rd 1 - 08:52) Smith floors Yusupov with a vicious head kick!

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Smith knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Yusupov, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 08:40) Smith fires away with punches and Yusupov takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!

(Rd 1 - 08:27) In side control, Smith begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 08:27) He goes for the mount but Yusupov starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 08:13) The scramble results in Smith having to turtle, with Yusupov holding him down while facing him.

(Rd 1 - 07:56) Yusupov prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Smith who is able to spring back up.

(Rd 1 - 07:31) Yusupov isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 07:31) A jab hits home from Smith and then he lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 1 - 07:31) Yusupov collapses, that shot knocked him out!

(Rd 1 - 07:25) Anthony 'Lionheart' Smith takes the win by knock out!

 

 

 

Official Result: Anthony 'Lionheart' Smith defeats Rashid Yusupov (Knock Out (Punch) in 7:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Anthony Smith gives a name-check to everyone at FactoryX Muay Thai, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Anthony Smith says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Rashid Yusupov.

 

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Dominick "The Devastator" Reyes (14-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Victorville, California, Favorite: -1100) vs. Smealinho "The Prince" Rama (13-6-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Underdog: +870)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Dominick 'The Devastator' Reyes taking on Smealinho 'The Prince' Rama.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Ricardo Almeida, and Tony Weeks.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:49) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Rama parries away a right head kick attempt and counters with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Rama is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:27) Reyes hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Rama lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 14:02) Reyes scores with a jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Rama attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Reyes hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:38) Rama throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) Reyes is off target with a left jab and also is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) Rama finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:07) Rama misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a wicked right hand to the ribs!

(Rd 1 - 12:51) That blow knocks Rama to the ground!

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Reyes starts pounding away on Rama, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Reyes pounds away on Rama, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Referee Marc Goddard pulls Reyes away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 1 - 12:38) By TKO, the winner is Dominick Reyes!

 

 

 

Official Result: Dominick 'The Devastator' Reyes defeats Smealinho 'The Prince' Rama (TKO (Strikes) in 2:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Dominick Reyes gives a name-check to everyone at Xtreme Couture, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He gave a charismatic performance.

 

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Misha Cirkunov (16-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Riga, Latvia, Favorite: -430) vs. "Pezao" Vinny Magalhaes (21-13-1NC, 2-1 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +340)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Misha Cirkunov going up against 'Pezao' Vinny Magalhaes.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:52) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Cirkunov wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:44) Cirkunov looks to take Magalhaes down by setting up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 14:44) Magalhaes is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!

(Rd 1 - 14:33) Cirkunov tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:33) He passes half guard, but Magalhaes was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Magalhaes ends up in guard.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Magalhaes seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Cirkunov maintains a tight, secure guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Using his leg strength to push Magalhaes back a bit, Cirkunov looks to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 13:47) Magalhaes seizes the opportunity, Cirkunov was too slow and gets caught in side control.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Magalhaes attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Cirkunov fights off the kneebar attempt.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Cirkunov tries to move to guard, but Magalhaes doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) Magalhaes attempts to kimura Cirkunov from side control.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) Cirkunov stops Magalhaes from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 12:17) Magalhaes blocks Cirkunov as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Magalhaes tries to ensnare Cirkunov in a kneebar.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Cirkunov defends himself well and does not give up a leg.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Magalhaes blocks Cirkunov as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Magalhaes attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Magalhaes gets a kimura, he twists the arm backwards at a painful angle!

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Out of the blue, Cirkunov pops his arm free! Magalhaes must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) Despite that, Cirkunov remains under side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:38) Magalhaes blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:27) Magalhaes throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) Magalhaes blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:43) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 09:30) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 1 - 09:30) Cirkunov is the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Cirkunov looks to take Magalhaes down by setting up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Cirkunov can't get the throw, as Magalhaes wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) Magalhaes looks to sweep a leg out from under Cirkunov so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) He trips Cirkunov, sending him down!

(Rd 1 - 09:04) Magalhaes takes the back off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) Magalhaes tries to put Cirkunov in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 08:48) Cirkunov doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 08:29) Magalhaes blocks Cirkunov as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 08:04) Magalhaes tries to increase his control by applying a body triangle, but Cirkunov fights it off.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Cirkunov tries to turn over.

(Rd 1 - 07:47) Cirkunov turns Magalhaes over and gets free, they both end up scrambling back to their feet.

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

(Rd 1 - 07:20) They come together and start wrestling in the over-under clinch position.

(Rd 1 - 07:20) Cirkunov aggressively gets to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 07:14) Cirkunov looks to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 07:14) Cirkunov can't get the throw, as Magalhaes wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 06:44) Magalhaes looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 06:44) Cirkunov has no answer to a great trip!

(Rd 1 - 06:44) The takedown allows Magalhaes to take the back of Cirkunov.

(Rd 1 - 06:24) Magalhaes tries to put Cirkunov in a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 06:24) Cirkunov defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 06:08) Cirkunov tries to move Magalhaes off his back but can't.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) Magalhaes tries to finish Cirkunov off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) Cirkunov doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 05:18) Cirkunov tries to move Magalhaes off his back but can't.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Magalhaes tries to finish Cirkunov off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Cirkunov stops Magalhaes from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Cirkunov tries a roll, but doesn't budge Magalhaes.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Magalhaes increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Magalhaes tries to finish Cirkunov off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Cirkunov gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 03:33) The winner, by submission; Vinny Magalhaes!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Pezao' Vinny Magalhaes defeats Misha Cirkunov (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 11:27 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Vinny Magalhaes thanks everyone connected to Upstate Karate for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says he knows that this result is a shock but that it shows what can happen when you believe in yourself.

 

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Mansour "The Afro-Samurai" Barnaoui (24-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Paris, France, Favorite: -610) vs. Paul "Sassangle" Sass (16-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Liverpool, England, Underdog: +480)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Mansour 'The Afro-Samurai' Barnaoui faces Paul 'Sassangle' Sass.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Sal D'Amato, Nelson Hamilton, and Ricardo Almeida.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Sass had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) A jab hits home from Barnaoui and then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 14:40) Barnaoui confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 14:40) Barnaoui hits a left jab and then hits Sass with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:21) Barnaoui throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Sass seizes the chance and shoots in on Barnaoui.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Barnaoui almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Sass holds the other.

(Rd 1 - 14:07) Unable to complete the takedown, Sass instead pushes Barnaoui up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) Sass attempts a trip to put Barnaoui on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 13:56) An outside leg trip sweeps Barnaoui down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Sass clings very tight to Barnaoui while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Barnaoui uses an underhook as the basis to work his way up to a standing position.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) They end up standing in a tight clinch, and it's hard to see which fighter, if either, has the advantage.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Barnaoui is trying to push Sass so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:04) Barnaoui achieves it, pinning Sass to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:53) Barnaoui tries to elbow Sass, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:31) A jab lands from Barnaoui, but the following leg kick is too slow and gets caught by Sass!

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Sass tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Unable to complete the takedown, Sass instead pushes Barnaoui up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) With Barnaoui stuck against the cage, Sass tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Sass uses a superb outside leg trip!

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Barnaoui ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Sass, with his back pressed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:52) Sass unloads with some right hands, but Barnaoui deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 11:39) Barnaoui stands by bracing against the cage, but can't shake Sass who remains in control.

(Rd 1 - 11:09) Sass presses Barnaoui up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:09) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) Sass attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Barnaoui on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 09:57) The trip doesn't work, Barnaoui blocked it and then turns it so that Sass is the one against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:31) Barnaoui stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Barnaoui smothers Sass against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 09:09) Barnaoui tries to knee Sass, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) A jab is wide from Barnaoui, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 08:37) Barnaoui throws a punch but Sass was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 08:33) Sass moves in fast and clinches with Barnaoui.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) Sass looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) Sass uses a nice inside leg trip and Barnaoui is forced to pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 08:08) Sass throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) From his back, Barnaoui manages to pull Sass toward the cage.

(Rd 1 - 07:38) Using the cage, Barnaoui tries to walk up, but cannot break the control of Sass and is left sitting, pressed against the wall.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) Sass begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 06:56) Barnaoui tries to cage walk, but Sass keeps him trapped.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Not liking his options, Sass looks to get a better position over Barnaoui.

(Rd 1 - 06:41) Sass shows his ground skills and gets to side control.

(Rd 1 - 05:52) In side control, Sass catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 05:28) Sass throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 05:02) Sass blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Sass throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Sass throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Sass blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Sass fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Sass blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) In side control, Sass throws a couple of punches designed to keep Barnaoui guessing.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Barnaoui tries to pull guard on Sass but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Sass 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 - 02:16) Barnaoui connects with a jab, but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Barnaoui closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Barnaoui throws a one-two, but Sass was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Barnaoui hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Barnaoui is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Sass lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Barnaoui doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Barnaoui was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught!

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Sass tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) The takedown is completed, Barnaoui is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Sass begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Barnaoui fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) The scramble ends with Barnaoui grabbing Sass and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Barnaoui tries to knee Sass, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Sass shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Barnaoui almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Sass has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) With Barnaoui not going down, Sass settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Sass attempts a trip to put Barnaoui on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Sass doesn't get it, Barnaoui blocked any attempt to move him.

(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 have given the victory to Sass.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Paul 'Sassangle' Sass!

 

 

 

Official Result: Paul 'Sassangle' Sass defeats Mansour 'The Afro-Samurai' Barnaoui (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Paul Sass thanks everyone connected to Gym01 for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. The interviewer asked who he'd be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Mike Ricci would be a tough challenge, but one that he'd be interested in trying. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here.

 

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Anthony "Showtime" Pettis (25-11, 2-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -270) vs. Ronys Torres (40-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Manacapuru, Brazil, Underdog: +210)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis against Ronys Torres.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Tony Weeks, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Torres hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) Pettis scores with a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 14:43) He's down! Torres falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 14:43) Moving quickly, Pettis comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!

(Rd 1 - 14:43) Torres is back up too fast though.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 13:51) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 13:31) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 13:02) Torres hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 13:02) A jab lands from Pettis, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Pettis hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:35) Torres scores with a jab and also lands a powerful right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 12:20) He's down! Pettis falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Torres senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 12:20) Torres pounds away with rights, Pettis is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 1 - 12:20) With Pettis taking a beating, referee Dan Miragliotta has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 12:07) By TKO, the winner is Ronys Torres!

 

 

 

Official Result: Ronys Torres defeats Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis (TKO (Strikes) in 2:53 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ronys Torres name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Ronys Torres can certainly talk and it makes him very marketable as a result.

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Marcel "Maozinha" Fortuna (12-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Tubarao, Santa Catarina, Brazil, Favorite: -530) vs. "King Mo" Muhammed Lawal (24-10-1NC, 3-0, From: Temecula, California, Underdog: +420)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Marcel 'Mãozinha' Fortuna battles 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal in the CTC Light Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) Lawal is off-target with a jab but hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:23) Fortuna scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Fortuna scores with a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Lawal nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) Fortuna has a left hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) Lawal throws three quick punches but Fortuna has great movement and avoids them.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Fortuna throws four quick punches and lands three of them but doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:23) Lawal misses a couple of jabs but lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Lawal hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Fortuna uses a right jab but finds his left cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 12:33) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 11:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Lawal misses with a big right hand, allowing Fortuna to counter with a quick right jab and a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Fortuna misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Lawal attacks with a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 11:04) Fortuna is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 11:04) Lawal moves in quickly, kneeling beside Fortuna and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 11:04) Lawal fires away and Fortuna is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 11:04) Referee Dan Miragliotta has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 10:49) The winner, by TKO, is 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'King Mo' Muhammed Lawal defeats Marcel 'Mãozinha' Fortuna (TKO (Strikes) in 4:11 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Muhammed Lawal gives a name-check to everyone at American Top Team, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he is glad to overcome the odds and that being the underdog helped motivate him. A lively, charismatic speaker, Muhammed Lawal is great at using these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Anthony Smith vs. Muhammed Lawal

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Mateusz "Gamer" Gamrot (20-1-1NC, 3-0 CTC, From: Poznan, Poland, Favorite: -820) vs. Mike "The Martian" Ricci (14-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Montreal, Quebec, Underdog: +650)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Mateusz 'Gamer' Gamrot goes up against Mike 'The Martian' Ricci in the CTC Lightweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Our referee is Marc Goddard.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Our judges at cageside are: Tony Weeks, Matt Hume, and Sal D'Amato.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 29:45) There's a takedown attempt from Gamrot, showing great power and speed.

(Rd 1 - 29:45) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Ricci has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 29:37) Gamrot lies on top of Ricci, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 29:02) Ricci is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gamrot off of him.

(Rd 1 - 28:25) Gamrot pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 1 - 28:08) Ricci is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gamrot off of him.

(Rd 1 - 27:41) Gamrot lies on top of Ricci, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 27:19) Gamrot fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 26:58) Gamrot punches down at Ricci, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 26:34) Ricci is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gamrot off of him.

(Rd 1 - 26:10) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 26:04) Ricci lands a jab and then catches Gamrot with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 25:45) Ricci connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 25:27) A jab hits home from Ricci and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 25:05) It looked like we were about to see Gamrot try and get some grappling started, but Ricci was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 25:05) Ricci throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 24:47) Ricci throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 24:38) Gamrot seizes the chance and grabs Ricci into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 24:30) Gamrot is looking to wrestle Ricci to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 24:30) Gamrot uses his wrestling skills to deliver a belly-to-belly suplex and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 24:16) Gamrot throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 23:54) Gamrot attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 1 - 23:54) He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 22:49) Gamrot fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 22:33) Gamrot fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 1 - 22:10) Gamrot throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 21:46) Gamrot throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 21:22) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 21:09) Coming forward, Gamrot is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 21:09) Ricci connects with a jab, but Gamrot avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 20:56) Gamrot gets hold of Ricci.

(Rd 1 - 20:46) Gamrot starts trying to set-up up a suplex.

(Rd 1 - 20:46) A suplex tosses Ricci to the ground Gamrot has no problem getting side control.

(Rd 1 - 20:30) Gamrot looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 20:30) The attempted mount results in a scramble for position as Ricci tries to avoid the danger.

(Rd 1 - 20:16) The scramble results in Ricci having his back taken!

(Rd 1 - 20:04) Gamrot attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 20:04) Ricci doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 19:34) Ricci tries to turn over and sweep Gamrot but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 19:19) Gamrot increases his control by getting both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 19:01) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Gamrot tries to finish Ricci off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 19:01) Ricci gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 18:24) By submission, the winner is Mateusz Gamrot!

 

 

 

Official Result: Mateusz 'Gamer' Gamrot defeats Mike 'The Martian' Ricci (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 11:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mateusz Gamrot gives a name-check to everyone at Berserkers Team, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Mateusz Gamrot gives a show of respect to his opponent. Mateusz Gamrot gave a good account of himself here.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Mateusz Gamrot vs. Ronys Torres

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 4,954

Gate Reciepts: $871,904

Sponsorship: $77,085

Ad Revenue: $2,347,534

Merchandise: $9,348

 

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $434,745)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Mateusz Gamrot            $19,772      Mike Ricci               $13,569
Muhammed Lawal            $58,056      Marcel Fortuna           $52,067      FotN: Both: $50,000
Ronys Torres              $3,112       Anthony Pettis           $67,472
Paul Sass                 $6,966       Mansour Barnaoui         $4,507
Vinny Magalhaes           $40,181      Misha Cirkunov           $10,393      SotN: Magalhaes: $25,000
Dominick Reyes            $46,616      Smealinho Rama           $2,017
Anthony Smith             $77,286      Rashid Yusupov           $1,936       KotN: Smith: $25,000
Mandel Nallo              $2,678       Patricky Freire          $11,852
Roosevelt Roberts         $4,006       David Rickels            $2,017
Jarod Trice               $2,858       Wagner Prado             $1,890
Cory Hendricks            $2,679       Shamil Akhmedov          $1,786
Lance Gibson Jr.          $189         Rafa Garcia              $840

 

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,000

Production: $67,017

 

Profit: $2,795,109

 

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 84%

 

 

 

News

 

- The drug test results for Canadian Tournament Combat 45 have come back, and all fighters tested clean.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Dominik Cruz to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 23-6, and is coming off a third round submission loss to Brian Kelleher that saw him cut from the UFC roster.

 

- The CTC have managed to coax Talita Nogueira out of retirement to continue fighting in the Womens Heavyweight Division. She holds a professional record 9-2, with a 2-1 record in CTC, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Larissa Pacheco.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Ian McCall to fight in the Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-7-1, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Kyoji Horiguchi in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Takeya Mizugaki to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 23-14-2, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Pietro Menga in ACB.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Andy Ogle to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 9-6, and is coming off an 8 second TKO loss to Makwan Amirkhani in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Chris Holdsworth to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 6-0, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Chico Camus in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Darwin Rodriguez to fight in the Light Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 10-5, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Milos Petrasek in OKTAGON.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Oluwale Bamgbose to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 8-4, and is coming off a first round submission victory over Javed Mulla in ONE Championship.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Junior Karanta to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 3-1, and is coming off a first round TKO victory over Maximillian Matthams in FEN.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Will Chope to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 33-10, and is coming off a second round submission victory over Toshiaki Kitada in Pancrase.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Arman Ospanov to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 12-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Adi Alic in FNG.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Luc Ngeleka to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 5-3, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Michal Piwowarski in OKTAGON.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Boston Salmon to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 14-3, and is coming off a 19 second knock out victory over Thomas Vasquez. He is the Titan FC Bantamweight Champion.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Chidi Njokuani to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 20-10-1NC, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Clinton Williams in LFA.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Giovanni da Silva Santos to fight in the Flyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 17-3, and is coming off a second round TKO victory over Nkazimulo Zulu in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jonavin Webb to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-3-1NC, and is coming off a third round knock out victory over Luke Jumeau in Brave.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Gustavo Balart to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 8-4, and hasn't fought recently. He is scheduled to fight Rodolfo Marques at Brave CF 40 in December.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Artur Berezovskiy to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 2-1, and is coming off a Split Decision loss to Artiom Damkovsky in M-1.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Lacey Schuckman to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 13-10, and is coming off a first round TKO victory over Emi Tomimatsu in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Dominique Wooding to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 6-6, and is coming off a Split Decision loss to Magomed Magomedov in Bellator.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jacek Jedraszczyk to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 7-3, and is coming off a second round submission loss to Marcin Krakowiak in FEN. He is scheduled to fight Jessin Ayari in PLMMA in December.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Diego Pereira to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 6-3, and has not fought recently.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Cody East to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-7, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Caio Alencar in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Josee Storts to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 2-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Simone Duarte in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Julio Cesar Neves to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 34-1, and hasn't fought recently. He is scheduled to fight Tumisang Madiba in Rizin in December.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Walel Watson to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 14-13, and is coming off a second round submission loss to Brett Johns in Titan FC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Christian Holley to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 10-5, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Wesley Murch at a local show in the UK.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Ewelina Wozniak to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 6-0, and is coming off a first round knock out win over a local fighter at a local show in Europe.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Hannah Cifers to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 10-8, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Xiaonan Yan in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Ekaterina Torbeeva to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 0-1, and hasn't fought recently. She is scheduled to fight Lauren Mueller in Rizin in December.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Abdel Rahmane Driai to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 6-1, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Jenaid Ebanks in the EFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Heather Jo Clark to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 8-7, and is coming off a first round submission loss to Danielle Taylor in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Emi Tomimatsu to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 15-17, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Lacey Schuckman in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Hanna Gujwan to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-4, and is coming off a third round knock out loss to Rena Kubota in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Kristina Williams to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 3-4, and is coming off a second round submission loss to Karina Vasilenko in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Bobby Nash to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record 9-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Zak Ottow in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Priscilla Cachoeira to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 10-4, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Cynthia Calvilla in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Lauren Mueller to fight in the Womens Flyweight Division. She holds a professional record of 5-3, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to J.J. Aldrich in the UFC. She is scheduled to fight Ekatarina Torbeeva in Rizin in December.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Alex Montagnani to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 11-3-1, and is coming off a second round TKO victory over Kester Mamba in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Ken Hasegawa to fight in the Light Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-4-1, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Aung La N Sang in ONE Championship.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Joe Giannetti to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 9-5-1, and is coming off a Split Decision loss to Tony Hervey in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Rafael Barbosa to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 14-6, and is coming off a second round TKO loss to Kenny Jordan in LFA. He is scheduled to fight Fabricio Costa da Silva in Jungle Fight in December.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Yuri Villefort to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 12-7, and is coming off a first round knock out victory over Seth Baczynski in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Manny Vazquez to fight in the Bantamweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-6, and is coming off a second round submission loss to Randy Costa in KOTC. He is scheduled to fight Marvin Garcia in CES MMA in January.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

PFL: Held vs. Trujillo II (Friday, Week 2, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Abel Trujillo Won The PFL Lightweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Kenny Foster vs. Kalvin Hackney

KO of the Night: Ramiro Hernandez (vs. Noad Lahat)

Submission of the Night: Ruan Potts (vs. Filip Stawowy)

Performance Bonus: Kenny Foster vs. Kalvin Hackney

 

 

 

ONE Thunder (Friday, Week 2, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Anthony Njokuani Made His First Successful Defence of the ONE Lightweight Title

Title Result: Kiamrian Abbasov Made His Second Successful Defence of the ONE Welterweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Anthony Njokuani vs. Nikolay Aleksakhin

KO of the Night: Daniel Sarafian (vs. Marcelo Tenorio)

Submission of the Night: Makeshate Sailike (vs. Collin Hart)

 

 

 

ACA 130: Ismailov vs. Chuzhigaev II (Saturday, Week 2, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Magomed Isamilov Made His First Successful Defence of the ACA Middleweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Magomed Ismailov vs. Ibragim Chuzhigaev

KO of the Night: Magomed Ismailov (vs. Ibragim Chuzhigaev)

Submission of the Night: Sergey Bilostenniy (vs. Fadei Chernienko)

 

 

 

UFC on ESPN: Costa vs. Whittaker II (Saturday, Week 2, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Paulo Costa Made His First Successful Defence of the UFC Middleweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Brian Kelleher vs. Dominick Cruz

KO of the Night: Junior Dos Santos (vs. Alistair Overeem)

Submission of the Night: Brian Kelleher (vs. Dominick Cruz)

Performance Bonus: Brian Kelleher vs. Dominick Cruz

Performance Bonus: Uros Medic vs. Jai Hebert

 

 

 

DEEP Honor (Sunday, Week 2, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Manas Yuvaves Made His First Successful Defence of the DEEP Strawweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Manas Yuvaves vs. Gen Chew

KO of the Night: Ledell Khoza (vs. Chris Indich)

Submission of the Night: Manas Yuvaves (vs. Gen Chew)

 

 

 

Predictions

 

rodrigoviolim: 7/12 (58%) Tournament Total: 108/185 (58%)

vladjarca: 6/12 (50%) Tournament Total: 104/199 (53%)

Majster_93: 5/12 (42%) Tournament Total: 47/78 (60%)

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 3, November 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: "Thug" Rose Namajunas (13-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1070) vs. Nadia "187" Kassem (8-2, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #12, Underdog: +850)

 

Rose Namajunas is a highly trained, and deadly mixed martial artist, with high level training in Karate and Taekwondo giving her a solid striking base, with good power in her punches, and kicks, and her black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, driving a solid positional game on the ground, that can lead to deadly submissions. She won by TKO over Emily Ducote in the opening round, then won by TKO over Lindsay Garbatt in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Karine Silva in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Nadia Kassem is a bright prospect making her way up the ranks. She is an engergetic wrecking ball of strikes. Her stand-up game is tight, and shows good power, but she is largely untested on the ground. She won by TKO over Jessica Aguilar in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Lupita Godinez in the Championship Second Round, and won by TKO over Montserrat Ruiz in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Middleweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Nick Diaz (29-9-2NC, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -600) vs. Brett "Fudoshin" Cooper (28-14, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #10, Underdog: +470)

 

Nick Diaz is a skilled technical boxer, with excellent footwork. He has strong wrestling, and good takedown defence. If the fight does go to the ground, he can tie opponents in knots with his Jiu-Jitsu, and work submissions, especially from his very active guard. He submitted Elias Theodorou in the opening round, then submitted Carlos Matos in the Championship Second Round, and submitted Marc-Andre Barriault in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Brett Cooper is an exciting striker with wild, looping punches. He eats a lot of shots from more technical strikers, but has the chin, heart, and KO power to be a tough test for anyone. He won by TKO over Ricardo Abreu in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Piotr Strus in the Championship Second Round, then knocked out Teddy Ash in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Randa "Quiet Storm" Markos (13-9-1, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -590) vs. Natalia Silva (14-5-1, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Underdog: +470)

 

Randa Markos isn't a great striker, preferring to get in close with opponents, using her strong wrestling background to bully them in the clinch, before taking them down, and controlling the fight, while looking for submissions or ground and pound. She submitted Irene Cabello in the opening round, then submitted Magdalena Sormova in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Cortney Casey in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Natalia Silva is a rising prospect, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, that has some power in her punches, but prefers to get fights to the ground, and rely on her Jiu-Jitsu game, and strong submissions to get her through fights. She submitted Melissa Martinez in the opening round, then submitted Stephanie Eggink in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Isabella de Padua in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Middleweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Darren "The Gorilla" Till (21-3-1, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #2, Favorite: -320) vs. "The Blessed" Rafael Carvalho (19-5, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Underdog: +250)

 

Darren Till is a devastating Muay Thai striker, who has a crisp, powerful kicking game, good boxing, and the ability to obliterate opponents from the Thai clinch. He also has excellent takedown and ground defence. He won by TKO over Bruno Santos in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Anatoly Tokov in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO over Tamdan McCrory in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Rafael Carvalho is a Muay Thai striker, with a powerful kicking and punching game, and brutal knees from the Thai clinch. He won a Unanimous Decision over Jason Day in the opening round, then won by TKO over Johny Hendricks in the Championship Second Round, then knocked out Clint Hester in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Middleweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Aaron Jeffery (11-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +160) vs. Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks (20-9, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -210)

 

Aaron Jeffery is a crisp, powerful boxer, with a decent kicking game, he tends to throw combinations, looking to overwhelm opponents through sheer volume of strikes. He lost a Split Decision to Anatoly Tokov in the opening round, then knocked out Steve Bosse in the Championship Second Round, and knocked out Adam Hunter in the Championship Quarter-Final. Johny Hendricks is a wrestler, with strong takedowns, smothering top control, and brutal ground and pound, but prefers to stand and trade, throwing wild, insanely powerful haymakers in an attempt to knock opponents out. He won by TKO over KB Bhullar in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Rafael Carvalho in the Championship Second Round, before winning by TKO over Mariusz Ksiakiewicz in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Middleweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Elias "Spartan" Theodorou (18-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -570) vs. Miles "Beefcake" Anstead (11-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +450)

 

Elias Theodorou is a sharp striker with some power, including brutal leg kicks. He is known for excellent cardio, but his biggest weakness is his takedown defence. He was submitted by Nick Diaz in the opening round, then submitted Vladimir Mineev in the #1 Contender First Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Ricardo Abreu in the #1 Contender Second Round. Miles Anstead has power in his punches, but prefers to use wrestling to bully opponents in the clinch, and take opponents down, where he can control from on top, and rain down ground and pound. He won by TKO over Elvis Mutapcic in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Tamdan McCrory in the Championship Second Round, before winning a Unanimous Decision over Ivan Bogdanov in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: "The Tiny Tornado" Tecia Torres (12-7, 1-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -650) vs. Luana Pinheiro (9-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +510)

 

Tecia Torres is a kick boxer, with a good technical boxing game, and excellent kicks, who likes to use wrestling to keep the fight on the feet where she is more dangerous. She entered the Grand Prix as a late replacement, and was knocked out by Cortney Casey in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO over Ericka Almeida in the #1 Contender Second Round. Luana Pinheiro is a world calibre Judo player, who has almost no striking game, but uses strong trips and throws to get opponents to the ground, where she can grind out results from smothering top control, or hunt submissions. She entered the Grand Prix as a late replacement, and won a Unanimous Decision over Emily Ducote in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Middleweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Anatoly Tokov (31-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Favorite: -110) vs. Alexander "Storm" Shlemenko (62-13-1NC, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +100)

 

Anatoly Tokov uses his Sambo base mostly to grind out results from top position. He does have brutal ground and pound and big punching power, but doesn't have much technique behind it. He won a Split Decision over Aaron Jeffery in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Darren Till in the Championship Second Round, before winning a Unanimous Decision over Piotr Strus in the #1 Contender Second Round. Alexander Shlemenko is a devastating Muay Thai striker, with a crisp, powerful punching and kicking game, and good elbows from the Thai clinch. He can stop takedowns, and defend himself on the ground. He entered the Grand Prix as a late replacement, and won a Unanimous Decision over Carlos Matos in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Svetlana "Phoenix" Gotsyk (15-5, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #16, Favorite: -470) vs. Stephanie "Snowflake" Eggink (6-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +370)

 

Svetlana Gotsyk is primarily a grappler, who has a strong top game, and stiff ground and pound, but her wrestling is so limited that she often has to pull guard to get fights to the ground. She was knocked out by Lupita Godinez in the opening round, then submitted Natalia Denisova in the #1 Contender First Round, and knocked out Karolina Kowalkiewicz in the #1 Contender Second Round. Stephanie Eggink is a former member of the US boxing team, and has crisp technical boxing game, though it lacks power. If the fight does go to the ground, she can hunt submissions from her active guard. She won a Unanimous Decision over Coralie Dixon in the opening round, then was submitted by Natalia Silva in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Irene Cabello in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Middleweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Mikkel Parlo (14-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +100) vs. KB "The Bengal" Bhullar (10-2, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Favorite: -110)

 

Mikkel Parlo may not have a lot of technique in his striking, but he makes up for it with a ton of power in both his punches and kicks. A kick boxer, he has the skill to keep the fight on the feet, and defend himself on the ground if need be. He won by TKO over Adam Hunter in the opening round, then lost by TKO to Clint Hester in the Championship Second Round, then submitted C.B. Dolloway with strikes in the #1 Contender Second Round. KB Bhullar is a Taekwondo striker, with crisp, powerful boxing, and a decent kicking game. He lost by TKO to Johny Hendricks in the opening round, then knocked out Jason Day in the #1 Contender First Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Chris Camozzi in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

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Womens Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Lupita "Loopy" Godinez (7-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #13, Favorite: -230) vs. Chiara "Beastie Barbie" Penco (7-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +180)

 

Lupita Godinez has okay boxing, but her real strength is on the ground, where she can work a good submission game. She knocked out Svetlana Gotsyk in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Nadia Kassem in the Championship Second Round, then won by TKO over Ai Shimizu in the #1 Contender Second Round. Chiara Penco is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, without much striking ability, but her overpowering wrestling, allows her to get fights to the ground, where she can work a deadly submission game. She lost a Split Decision to Sofia Bagherdai in the opening round, then submitted Jamie Moyle in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Shizuka Sugiyama in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Womens Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Kalindra Faria (19-9-1, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Favorite: -280) vs. Magdalena Sormova (11-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +220)

 

Kalindra Faria is a Muay Thai striker, whose boxing isn't great, but she has a decent array of unorthodox kicks, and likes to utilize knees from the Thai clinch. She entered the Grand Prix as a late replacement, and submitted Alexandra Albu in the #1 Contender Second Round. Magdalena Sormova has power in her punches, but prefers to get fights to the ground where she can work a strong submission game. She won a Unanimous Decision over Alyssa Krahn in the opening round, then was submitted by Randa Markos in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Ashley Yoder in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Rose Namajunas (115 lbs) vs. Nadia Kassem (115 lbs)

Nick Diaz (185 lbs) vs. Brett Cooper (185 lbs)

Randa Markos (115 lbs) vs. Natalia Silva (115 lbs)

Darren Till (185 lbs) vs. Rafael Carvalho (185 lbs)

Aaron Jeffery (185 lbs) vs. Johny Hendricks (185 lbs)

Elias Theodorou (185 lbs) vs. Miles Anstead (185 lbs)

Tecia Torres (115 lbs) vs. Luana Pinheiro (115 lbs)

Anatoly Tokov (185 lbs) vs. Alexander Shlemenko (185 lbs)

Svetlana Gotsyk (115 lbs) vs. Stephanie Eggink (115 lbs)

Mikkel Parlo (185 lbs) vs. KH Bhullar (185 lbs)

 

Lupita Godinez (115 lbs) vs. Chiara Penco (115 lbs)

Kalindra Faria (115 lbs) vs. Magdalena Sormova (115 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 47 Full Fight Card

 

WSW Champ: Rose Namajunas vs. Nadia Kassem

MW Champ: Nick Diaz vs. Brett Cooper

WSW Champ: Randa Markos vs. Natalia Silva

MW Champ: Darren Till vs. Rafael Carvalho

MW #1: Aaron Jeffery vs. Johny Hendricks

MW #1: Elias Theodorou vs. Miles Anstead

WSW #1: Tecia Torres vs. Luana Pinheiro

MW #1: Anatoly Tokov vs. Alexander Shlemenko

WSW #1: Svetlana Gotsyk vs. Stephanie Eggink

MW #1: Mikkel Parlo vs. KB Bhullar

 

WSW #1: Lupita Godinez vs. Chiara Penco

WSW #1: Kalindra Faria vs. Magdalena Sormova

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WSW Champ: Rose Namajunas vs. Nadia Kassem

MW Champ: Nick Diaz vs. Brett Cooper

WSW Champ: Randa Markos vs. Natalia Silva

MW Champ: Darren Till vs. Rafael Carvalho

MW #1: Aaron Jeffery vs. Johny Hendricks

MW #1: Elias Theodorou vs. Miles Anstead

WSW #1: Tecia Torres vs. Luana Pinheiro

MW #1: Anatoly Tokov vs. Alexander Shlemenko

WSW #1: Svetlana Gotsyk vs. Stephanie Eggink

MW #1: Mikkel Parlo vs. KB Bhullar

 

WSW #1: Lupita Godinez vs. Chiara Penco

WSW #1: Kalindra Faria vs. Magdalena Sormova

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Friday, Week 3, November 2021

 

 

 

Live From Winnipeg, Manitoba

 

 

 

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WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Kalindra Faria (19-9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Taubate, Brazil, Favorite: -280) vs. Magdalena Sormova (11-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Underdog: +220)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We open the prelims with Kalindra Faria squaring off with Magdalena Sormova.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:52) There's a takedown attempt from Sormova, who set it up well.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Faria partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sormova has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Sormova drives Faria up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) Faria is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) Nothing really happens for the next thirty seconds, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Sormova tries to keep her up against the cage, but Faria works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Faria comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Sormova hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Faria hits a left jab and then she hits Sormova with a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) Faria comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) Sormova misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:26) Faria throws a two-punch combo but Sormova avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 13:10) Faria initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:10) Sormova manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:10) Faria throws a two-punch combo but Sormova avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 12:54) A jab hits home from Faria and then she hits Sormova with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) Faria moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) A jab hits home from Faria and then she catches Sormova with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Faria forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Sormova tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:15) Faria connects with a nice jab and then she scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Sormova uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Faria partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sormova has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 11:58) Unable to complete the takedown, Sormova instead pushes Faria up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Faria is trapped up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) About sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Faria is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Sormova has over her.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 10:15) Sormova smothers Faria up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:15) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 09:04) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Dan Miragliotta brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Faria comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Sormova fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 08:55) Faria fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.

(Rd 1 - 08:38) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 08:09) Faria comes forward, walking down Sormova.

(Rd 1 - 08:09) Sormova fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 08:09) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Faria.

(Rd 1 - 07:39) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:11) Faria comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 07:11) Sormova fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 07:11) A jab hits home from Faria and then she hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) Sormova sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) Faria gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 06:49) That's her first takedown from three attempts.

(Rd 1 - 06:34) Sormova throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 06:10) Faria attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 1 - 06:10) A straight armbar is applied, Sormova has to tap out before her arm is hyper-extended!

(Rd 1 - 05:44) By submission, the winner is Kalindra Faria!

 

 

 

Official Result: Kalindra Faria defeats Magdalena Sormova (Submission (Armbar) in 9:16 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kalindra Faria thanks everyone connected to Macaco Gold Team for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She says that she has a lot of respect for Magdalena Sormova, and praises her toughness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Lupita "Loopy" Godinez (7-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Langley, British Columbia, Favorite: -230) vs. Chiara "Beastie Barbie" Penco (7-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Livorno, Italy, Underdog: +180)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) In the last of the preliminary fights, Lupita 'Loopy' Godinez fights Chiara 'Beasty Barbie' Penco in the CTC Womens Strawweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Moving in, Penco appears willing to risk getting hit if it means she can get close enough to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 14:49) Godinez lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Penco steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 14:36) Godinez connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:26) Penco seizes the chance and grabs Godinez into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) Penco attempts to wrestle Godinez to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 14:18) It doesn't work, Godinez defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Penco is trying to muscle Godinez up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Penco does it, Godinez is stuck with her back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:44) With the cage trapping Godinez, Penco looks to try and take her down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 1 - 13:44) It's unsuccessful, Godinez maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) Penco ducks down and grabs a leg. Godinez remains standing, using the cage for support, but is under threat of a takedown now.

(Rd 1 - 13:24) It's not pretty, but Penco drags Godinez to the mat. Godinez pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 13:06) For the moment Penco is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) Godinez tries to push Penco away, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 12:21) Penco pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Penco leans back, preventing Godinez from throwing any elbows to the top of the head.

(Rd 1 - 11:45) In guard, Penco throws a couple of punches designed to keep Godinez guessing.

(Rd 1 - 11:20) Godinez tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:20) An elevator sweep succeeds in unbalancing Penco and results in the fighters scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 11:08) Godinez scrambles to her feet, but Penco immediately drives her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Penco looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Penco gets the takedown! Godinez pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Penco throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Penco punches down at Godinez, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Godinez tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Penco doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 09:45) Looking to catch her breath, Penco is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Godinez transitions from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:10) Penco throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 08:42) Godinez smothers Penco with close control, stopping her from posturing up.

(Rd 1 - 08:12) Penco throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 07:42) Penco fires off some rights, but Godinez isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 07:27) Godinez tries to sweep Penco but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) Penco fires off some rights, but Godinez isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 06:55) Penco deflects a couple of punches that Godinez threw from below.

(Rd 1 - 06:35) The lack of progress forces referee Dan Miragliotta to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 06:28) Godinez connects with a jab, but the body kick follow-up is telegraphed and allows Penco to grab it!

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Seizing her chance, Penco attempts a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 06:16) Penco can't get Godinez down and so settles for pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 06:00) Penco drops down and wraps her arms around her opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 1 - 06:00) The takedown is completed, Penco gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 05:44) Penco fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 05:25) Godinez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 05:11) Penco throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Penco blocks Godinez as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Penco throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Penco keeps Godinez guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Godinez tries to move to guard, but Penco doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Penco throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Godinez tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) With no progress being made, referee Dan Miragliotta brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) A jab hits home from Godinez and then she hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Godinez confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:35) Godinez throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) There's a takedown attempt from Penco.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) Penco gets a single leg takedown! Godinez pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Penco fires off a few punches.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Godinez looks to hit Penco with an elbow to the top of the head, but gets smothered.

(Rd 1 - 01:23) Penco throws a few right hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Penco tries to pound on Godinez, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Godinez pulls Penco in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Penco pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Godinez tries to sweep Penco 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 judges have given their decisions, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given Penco the win.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Chiara 'Beasty Barbie' Penco!

 

 

 

Official Result: Chiara 'Beasty Barbie' Penco defeats Lupita 'Loopy' Godinez (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Chiara Penco thanks everyone connected to Absoluto Fighting Center for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Showing respect, Chiara Penco praises Godinez for her skill and toughness. The camera loves Chiara Penco, so even if she isn't a particularly interesting interviewee she still benefits from being on camera.

 

 

 

 

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MIDDLEWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Mikkel Parlo (14-3, 2-1 CTC From: Odense, Denmark, Underdog: +100) vs. KB "The Bengal" Bhullar (10-2, 2-1 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -110)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which Mikkel Parlo takes on KB 'The Bengal' Bhullar.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:51) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:20) Bhullar misses a leg kick and, momentarily off balance, gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Bhullar uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 14:05) Parlo can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Bhullar chooses to shoot in on Parlo.

(Rd 1 - 13:43) Parlo sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Coming forward, Bhullar is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 13:22) Parlo connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:02) Parlo connects with a nice jab and then hits Bhullar with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Parlo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Bhullar with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Parlo uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Bhullar scores with a brace of jabs and also hits a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:09) Parlo connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) Parlo moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Bhullar, but Parlo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 11:25) Parlo can't connect with a jab, but then catches Bhullar with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Parlo attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Bhullar hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Parlo fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Bhullar with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) Parlo confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 10:59) A jab is wide from Parlo, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Parlo confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) Bhullar, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 1 - 10:42) A jab is wide from Parlo, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:37) Taking a few gulps of breath, Parlo is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 1 - 10:27) Parlo hits a left jab and then hits Bhullar with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Parlo hits a left jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 10:14) Bhullar uses a pair of left jabs and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Parlo hits a left jab and then hits Bhullar with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Parlo stalks forward, pressuring Bhullar.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Parlo looks to pressure Bhullar, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Parlo hits a left hand but Bhullar avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Parlo moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:02) Parlo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Bhullar with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:53) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 08:28) Parlo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Bhullar with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:04) It looked like we were about to see Bhullar try and get some grappling started, but Parlo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 08:04) Parlo hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) The two fighters warily engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:46) Bhullar hits a left hand and also connects with a right hand. Parlo connects with a right hand.

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

(Rd 1 - 07:26) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 07:08) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Parlo hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Bhullar uses a left jab and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:23) Parlo is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 1 - 06:08) Parlo steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 06:08) Parlo fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:49) Bhullar looked like he was going to shoot, but Parlo simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 05:49) Parlo lands a left jab, but Bhullar dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 05:24) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Bhullar moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Parlo into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Parlo hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Bhullar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Parlo is breathing very hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Parlo initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Bhullar lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Parlo throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Parlo looks very tired out there.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Parlo moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Bhullar appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Parlo took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Parlo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Bhullar with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Parlo looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Bhullar catches Parlo with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Bhullar can't keep control of Parlo in the grapple, and is soon being pushed around.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) With control of the clinch, Parlo tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) The takedown doesn't work, Bhullar blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Bhullar is trying to muscle Parlo up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Bhullar does it, Parlo is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Bhullar looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) The takedown is successful and he is now on top of a turtled up Parlo.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Bhullar pounds away on Parlo, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Bhullar is too slow to stop Parlo getting back up, but does get back control.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) From behind, Bhullar tries to drag Parlo down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Parlo does his best to fight it off, but Bhullar eventually succeeds with the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Parlo winds up on his back with Bhullar in side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Bhullar fires away with punches, but Parlo doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Bhullar blocks Parlo as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Here come the official decisions.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Parlo.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Mikkel Parlo!

 

 

 

Official Result: Mikkel Parlo defeats KB 'The Bengal' Bhullar (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mikkel Parlo gives a name-check to everyone at Arte Suave, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Mikkel Parlo gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Svetlana "Phoenix" Gotsyk (15-5, 2-1 CTC, From: Kamianske, Ukraine, Favorite: -470) vs. Stephanie "Snowflake" Eggink (6-4, 2-1 CTC, From: Miami, Florida, Underdog: +370)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on, Svetlana 'Phoenix' Gotsyk takes on Stephanie 'Snowflake' Eggink.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our cageside judges are: Tony Weeks, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Eggink lands a left jab, but Gotsyk evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 14:40) Gotsyk keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and shoot on Eggink.

(Rd 1 - 14:40) Eggink connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:15) A jab hits home from Eggink and then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) Eggink forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) Gotsyk scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) A jab hits home from Eggink and then she hits Gotsyk with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Eggink confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) Two defensive jabs hit from Gotsyk, but neither had any power.

(Rd 1 - 13:29) A jab is wide from Eggink, but then she catches Gotsyk with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 12:51) Eggink can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:39) Eggink fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Gotsyk with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:22) Eggink uses a left jab, but then can't connect with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Gotsyk chooses to shoot in on Eggink.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Eggink almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Gotsyk holds the other.

(Rd 1 - 11:56) Gotsyk uses the position to drive Eggink up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Showing good control, Gotsyk keeps Eggink stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) Gotsyk tries to take Eggink down.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) The takedown is successful, Eggink goes down.

(Rd 1 - 10:35) Eggink winds up seated, her back to the cage, with Gotsyk pressing onto her.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Not liking her options, Gotsyk looks to get a better position over Eggink.

(Rd 1 - 10:17) Gotsyk shows her ground skills and gets full mount!

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Gotsyk tries to ensnare Eggink in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 09:44) Gotsyk gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Eggink has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 09:04) By submission, the winner is Svetlana Gotsyk!

 

 

 

Official Result: Svetlana 'Phoenix' Gotsyk defeats Stephanie 'Snowflake' Eggink (Submission (Armbar) in 5:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Svetlana Gotsyk praises her team at Fight Club No. 1, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Svetlana Gotsyk says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Stephanie Eggink.

 

 

 

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Anatoly Tokov (31-4, 2-1 CTC, From: Tobolsk, Russia, Favorite: -110) vs. Alexander "Storm" Shlemenko (62-13-1NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Underdog: +100)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Anatoly Tokov faces Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ricardo Almeida, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:50) Attacking with intent, Shlemenko scores with three out of a flurry of three punches and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 14:30) Shlemenko lands three of four quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) Shlemenko can't connect with a jab, but then hits Tokov with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:06) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Tokov.

(Rd 1 - 13:49) A quick flurry of punches from Shlemenko sees three of four hit home but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 13:19) Shlemenko hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 12:59) Shlemenko can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) Shlemenko moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) Tokov appeared to be going for a takedown, but Shlemenko took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) Shlemenko connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 12:21) Shlemenko lands a jab and then catches Tokov with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) Shlemenko moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 12:04) A jab is wide from Shlemenko, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Shlemenko looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Tokov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Shlemenko took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) Shlemenko lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 11:33) Shlemenko hits a left jab and then scores with a crunching leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Tokov.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.

(Rd 1 - 11:27) The fight will be restarted in the center!

(Rd 1 - 11:15) Tokov lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:15) A jab lands from Shlemenko, but Tokov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) It looked like we were about to see Tokov try and get some grappling started, but Shlemenko was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 11:03) A jab hits home from Shlemenko and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Shlemenko hits a left jab and then catches Tokov with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Shlemenko hits a left jab and then hits Tokov with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 10:16) Shlemenko fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 10:11) For the first time, Shlemenko is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 1 - 10:00) Shlemenko connects with a jab, but Tokov evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) A tentative jab from Tokov lands.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) Shlemenko lands a jab and then hits Tokov with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 09:19) A punch from Shlemenko fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Tokov comes in and grabs Shlemenko in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) Tokov tries to wrestle Shlemenko backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 09:08) He does so and now has Shlemenko pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) An ugly but effective tactic, Tokov is pressing Shlemenko up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 08:50) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 07:45) Tokov looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Shlemenko works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) Shlemenko comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:21) Shlemenko fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 07:07) Shlemenko connects with a jab, but Tokov avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 06:44) Shlemenko lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 06:27) Shlemenko lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:04) Shlemenko steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 06:04) Tokov looked like he was going to shoot, but Shlemenko simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 06:04) Shlemenko lands a left hand and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 05:45) Shlemenko can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 05:40) Shlemenko is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 1 - 05:35) Tokov scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 05:35) Shlemenko fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Tokov with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Tokov appeared to be going for a takedown, but Shlemenko took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 05:14) Shlemenko can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a sick right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 05:14) He's down! Tokov falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Shlemenko senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Shlemenko pounds away on Tokov, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Referee Herb Dean has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Alexander Shlemenko takes the victory by way of TKO!

 

 

 

Official Result: Alexander 'Storm' Shlemenko defeats Anatoly Tokov (TKO (Strikes) in 10:11 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Alexander Shlemenko gives a name-check to everyone at RusFighters Sports Club, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Showing respect, Alexander Shlemenko praises Tokov for his skill and toughness.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"The Tiny Tornado" Tecia Torres (12-7, 1-1 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -650) vs. Luana Pinheiro (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Minas Gerais, Brazil, Underdog: +510)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, 'The Tiny Tornado' Tecia Torres going head to head with Luana Pinheiro.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta is the referee for this fight.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:55) Torres connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Pinheiro.

(Rd 1 - 14:34) Torres closes in on Pinheiro, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 14:34) Torres lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Pinheiro shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) Pinheiro gets hold of a leg but Torres remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 1 - 14:12) With Torres not going down, Pinheiro settles for pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:57) Pinheiro tries to keep her up against the cage, but Torres works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) There's a takedown attempt from Pinheiro.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Torres partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Pinheiro has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Pinheiro uses the position to drive Torres up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:18) Torres wrestles back against Pinheiro, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:00) Torres can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Pinheiro with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Pinheiro steps back against the cage and tries to cover up...I think she has been hurt!

(Rd 1 - 12:56) Torres tries to knee Pinheiro but it is blocked.

(Rd 1 - 12:47) Having apparently cleared her head, Pinheiro is able to circle away from the cage and return to the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:34) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Torres.

(Rd 1 - 12:30) Seizing the opportunity, Pinheiro clinches.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) Pinheiro is looking to muscle Torres back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 12:23) Torres out-wrestles her though.

(Rd 1 - 12:08) Wanting to take it to the ground, Torres attempts to drag Pinheiro down into her guard.

(Rd 1 - 12:08) She achieves it, Pinheiro is now on the ground in her guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) Torres tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:50) Torres cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) The clock runs down as Torres is being smothered against the ground by Pinheiro.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Torres is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Pinheiro off of her.

(Rd 1 - 10:24) Pinheiro pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 1 - 10:05) Torres tries to catch Pinheiro with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 1 - 09:45) Pinheiro throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 09:24) Pinheiro gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.

(Rd 1 - 09:10) Pinheiro lies on top of Torres, basically smothering her.

(Rd 1 - 08:42) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 08:35) Torres connects with a jab, but Pinheiro steps in quickly to catch a right head kick attempt!

(Rd 1 - 08:22) Seeing her opportunity, Pinheiro tries to put Torres on the mat.

(Rd 1 - 08:22) Pinheiro can't get Torres down and so settles for pushing her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 08:05) Pinheiro tries to maintain control, but Torres wrestles her way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 07:39) Torres steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 07:39) Torres can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 07:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 07:29) Pinheiro clearly respects her opponent's striking as she is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 07:29) Torres lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:29) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Pinheiro.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Pinheiro scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Torres can't connect with a jab, but then hits Pinheiro with a sensational high right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 07:17) She's down! Pinheiro falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 07:09) Torres knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Pinheiro, looking to finish her off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 07:09) Torres pounds away on Pinheiro, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 07:09) The referee jumps in and saves Pinheiro from taking any more shots!

(Rd 1 - 06:51) The winner, by TKO, is 'The Tiny Tornado' Tecia Torres!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'The Tiny Tornado' Tecia Torres defeats Luana Pinheiro (TKO (Strikes) in 8:09 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tecia Torres thanks everyone connected to American Top Team for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She is then asked who she'd like to fight next, and answers that she thinks a fight against Randa Markos would probably be a great contest.

 

 

 

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Elias "Spartan" Theodorou (18-4, 2-1 CTC, From: Mississauga, Ontario, Favorite: -570) vs. Miles "Beefcake" Anstead (11-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Underdog: +450)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up is a match in which Elias 'Spartan' Theodorou battles Miles 'Beefcake' Anstead.

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

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

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) There's a takedown attempt from Anstead.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Anstead couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Theodorou hops in place on the other.

(Rd 1 - 14:54) Unable to complete the takedown, Anstead instead pushes Theodorou up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) Anstead pins Theodorou up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 14:38) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) Theodorou, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Anstead is exerting.

(Rd 1 - 13:59) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds.

(Rd 1 - 13:21) Anstead tries to smother Theodorou against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) Anstead scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 13:01) A jab lands from Theodorou, but Anstead evades a big right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 12:37) Anstead aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 1 - 12:37) Theodorou connects with a nice jab and then catches Anstead with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 12:19) A jab hits home from Theodorou and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 12:10) Theodorou glances at his corner and gets a thumbs up in response.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Anstead uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 1 - 11:59) Theodorou comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then catches Anstead with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) Anstead lands a pair of tentative jabs.

(Rd 1 - 11:37) A jab lands from Theodorou, but Anstead avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Anstead may have been aiming to get in close, but Theodorou aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 11:22) Theodorou can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Anstead with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 11:02) Theodorou fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:49) Theodorou throws a two-punch combo but Anstead avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 10:40) Anstead moves in fast and clinches with Theodorou.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) Anstead looks to scoop his opponent up for a slam.

(Rd 1 - 10:32) He gets Theodorou up! Anstead slams him down, ending up in guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:21) Anstead clings very tight to Theodorou while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 1 - 10:02) Anstead feels Theodorou prepare to scramble for position and makes sure it doesn't happen.

(Rd 1 - 09:48) Anstead throws several small strikes at Theodorou, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) Theodorou uses his legs to push Anstead back, and tries to scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 09:36) He may regret that choice, as it gives Anstead the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 09:16) Looking to catch his breath, Anstead is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:57) Theodorou tries a sweep from the bottom of side control, but doesn't budge Anstead.

(Rd 1 - 08:41) In side control, Anstead catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 08:24) Theodorou tries to sweep Anstead but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 08:11) Anstead throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 07:52) Anstead throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 07:22) Anstead blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) Anstead tries to lock Theodorou in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 07:10) Theodorou doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 06:44) Theodorou tries a sweep but gets rolled and Anstead has his back!

(Rd 1 - 06:25) Anstead tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Theodorou blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 06:12) Anstead blocks Theodorou as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 05:58) Anstead tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Theodorou blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 05:43) Theodorou tries to turn over and sweep Anstead but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 05:30) Anstead fires away with right hands, but Theodorou doesn't take much damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:17) Anstead unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Theodorou.

(Rd 1 - 04:57) Anstead attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 04:57) Theodorou doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Theodorou tries to move Anstead off his back but can't.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Anstead tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Theodorou blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Theodorou tries to move Anstead off his back but can't.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Anstead fires away with right hands, but Theodorou doesn't take much damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Anstead pounds away on Theodorou, but few of the shots lands clean.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Anstead unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Theodorou.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Anstead tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Theodorou defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Theodorou tries a roll, but doesn't budge Anstead.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Anstead unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Anstead fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Anstead blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Anstead tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Theodorou defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Anstead blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Herb Dean standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time expires on round one, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The official decisions are being reported now.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) All three judges have given the victory to Anstead.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Miles 'Beefcake' Anstead!

 

 

 

Official Result: Miles 'Beefcake' Anstead defeats Elias 'Spartan' Theodorou (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Miles Anstead praises his team at Hayabusa Training Center, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Miles Anstead gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

 

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT #1 CONTENDER GRAND PRIX THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Aaron Jeffery (11-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Underdog: +160) vs. Johny "Bigg Rigg" Hendricks (20-9, 2-1 CTC, From: Ada, Oklahoma, Favorite: -210)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Next up, Aaron Jeffery going up against Johny 'Bigg Rigg' Hendricks.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Tony Weeks, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Jeffery looks significantly bigger than Hendricks as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Hendricks lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 14:19) Jeffery scores with three punches out of a flurry but Hendricks dodges past a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Hendricks scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 13:52) Showing his fast hands, Jeffery lands a five strike combination that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Hendricks hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 13:12) Showing his fast hands, Jeffery hits a three punch combo that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 12:43) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:13) Hendricks dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right jab and a good left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Hendricks connects with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:21) Jeffery nails one quick punch from a flurry but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:54) Jeffery misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right jab and a left hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 10:39) Jeffery rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 10:25) Hendricks scores with a great left hook. Jeffery manages to connect with only one punch out of a flurry and then connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 10:12) Hendricks immediately backs up against the cage and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 10:12) Jeffery tries to step in and knee Hendricks but can't get the angle to execute it properly.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Circling back to the center, Hendricks looks like he has regained his composure.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Hendricks hits a right jab but doesn't connect with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:59) Jeffery scores with three punches out of a flurry and then hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Hendricks hits a right jab and also scores with a right kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Jeffery attacks with four quick punches and lands two of them but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) Hendricks scores with a jab and also nails a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 08:47) Jeffery hits a punch and then scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Hendricks scores with a jab but finds his left cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 08:23) Jeffery lands one of a flurry of quick punches but only finds gloves with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:57) Jeffery misses a couple of jabs but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Hendricks lands a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 07:35) Jeffery counters a leg kick with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Jeffery really used his huge reach advantage well there.

(Rd 1 - 07:17) Hendricks rolls his shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 07:05) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 07:05) Hendricks hits a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 07:05) Jeffery hits a punch but misses with a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 06:50) Hendricks is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 06:40) Jeffery lands four quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. Hendricks hits a jab and also nails a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Jeffery is on wobbly legs, he almost fell over as he attempted to back off!

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Hendricks is aiming to get Jeffery into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 06:18) Jeffery fights it off and manages to slip out of the grapple entirely.

(Rd 1 - 06:01) Jeffery is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 1 - 05:53) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 05:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 05:25) Hendricks misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Jeffery comes in with a left jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Hendricks uses a right jab but has a left hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Jeffery attacks with four quick punches and lands two of them but finds a big right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Hendricks glances at the clock, grimacing slightly.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Jeffery lands three quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. Hendricks is off-target with a jab but nails a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Jeffery tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Hendricks is off target with a right jab and also has a left hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Hendricks hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) Jeffery attacks with five quick punches and lands three of them but only finds gloves with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Jeffery moves confidently around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Jeffery misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Hendricks to attack with a right jab and a right kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Hendricks 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 - 01:24) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Hendricks hits a jab but finds his left cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Jeffery manages to connect with only one punch out of a flurry and then lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Jeffery scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Hendricks hits a right jab and also lands cleanly with a powerful straight left!

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Jeffery wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Hendricks knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Jeffery, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Hendricks fires away and Jeffery is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Jeffery appears to go limp and referee Herb Dean dives in and pulls Hendricks away - it's all over!

(Rd 1 - 00:27) Johny Hendricks takes the victory by way of knock out!

 

 

 

Official Result: Johny 'Bigg Rigg' Hendricks defeats Aaron Jeffery (Knock Out (Punch) in 14:33 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Johny Hendricks gives a name-check to everyone at Team Takedown, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Johny Hendricks gives a show of respect to his opponent. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews.

 

 

 

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Darren "The Gorilla" Till (21-3-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Liverpool, England, Favorite: -320) vs. "The Blessed" Rafael Carvalho (19-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +250)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Another match is about to begin; Darren 'The Gorilla' Till against 'The Blessed' Rafael Carvalho.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges for this bout are: Tony Weeks, Glenn Trowbridge, and Ricardo Almeida.

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

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

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Till lands a left jab but comes up short on a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:52) Carvalho lands a left jab and also hits a glancing high kick.

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

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Till misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 14:29) Carvalho tries a right hook but misses.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Till scores with a jab and also hits a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 14:09) Carvalho scores with a jab and also hits a crunching kick to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 13:46) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Moving forward constantly, Till is pressuring Carvalho.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Carvalho scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 13:13) Till hits a left jab and then he lands a nice right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Carvalho wobbles, but does not go down...he is hurt! He covers up and backs up until trapped against the cage, but Till is already advancing to try and finish!

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Till tries to get Carvalho into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 13:03) Despite being dazed, Carvalho fights it and doesn't let himself get caught.

(Rd 1 - 12:43) Having apparently cleared his head, Carvalho is able to circle away from the cage and return to the center.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Till forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) Carvalho fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 12:36) A quick flurry of punches from Till sees three of four hit home but Carvalho avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) Till steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) Carvalho throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:05) Till lands a left hand and then he hits Carvalho clean with a spinning kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 11:44) Carvalho counters a leg kick with a jab and a superb head kick!

(Rd 1 - 11:31) Till is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 11:31) Carvalho quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Till!

(Rd 1 - 11:31) Carvalho is too slow though, and Till is back up.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:57) Till dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a spinning kick.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Carvalho, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 1 - 10:33) Till doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Till hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 10:20) Carvalho misses a jab but launches a stiff head kick that finds its mark!

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Till is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Carvalho senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Carvalho pounds away, Till is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 1 - 10:11) Till appears to go limp and referee Marc Goddard dives in and pulls Carvalho away - it's all over!

(Rd 1 - 09:54) The winner, by knock out, is 'The Blessed' Rafael Carvalho!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'The Blessed' Rafael Carvalho defeats Darren 'The Gorilla' Till (Knock Out (Punch) in 5:06 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Rafael Carvalho gives a name-check to everyone at Evolucao Thai MMA, all his various sponsors, then all his friends, family, and supporters. Rafael Carvalho gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

 

 

WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Randa "Quiet Storm" Markos (13-9-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Windsor, Ontario, Favorite: -590) vs. Natalia Silva (14-5-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Pingo-D'Auga, Brazil, Underdog: +470)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Randa 'Quiet Storm' Markos battles Natalia Silva.

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

(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 - 14:53) Markos comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Silva lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 14:37) Silva throws a punch but Markos avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Markos had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 14:28) Silva hits a couple of minor left hands, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:16) Shoulders hunched, Silva studies her opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 14:04) Silva throws a punch but Markos was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 14:00) Markos gets hold of Silva.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) Using her wrestling skills, Markos is trying to push Silva up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:53) Markos manages it and controls Silva up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) Using tight body-to-body control, Markos is slowly wearing Silva down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her.

(Rd 1 - 13:41) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) Smothered against the cage, Silva cannot get free.

(Rd 1 - 12:40) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 11:47) Markos tries to smother Silva against the cage, but she wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) Markos steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 11:23) Silva throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 11:13) With a clear opportunity, Markos is able to move in fast and clinch with Silva.

(Rd 1 - 11:05) Silva wrestles herself into a dominant position in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 10:43) Silva looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 10:43) Markos cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 1 - 10:27) Silva tries to ensnare Markos in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 10:27) Markos blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Markos tries to move to guard, but Silva doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 09:54) Silva throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 09:37) Silva blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 09:17) Silva fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.

(Rd 1 - 08:58) Markos tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Silva attempts to arm triangle Markos from side control.

(Rd 1 - 08:44) Markos doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 08:25) Markos tries to pull guard on Silva but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 08:09) Silva throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 07:53) Markos tries to pull guard on Silva but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 07:33) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Herb Dean standing them both back up.

(Rd 1 - 07:18) A jab hits home from Silva and then she catches Markos with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 06:56) Silva confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 06:56) Markos appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Silva took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 06:56) Silva fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Markos appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Silva took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 06:37) Silva fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Markos.

(Rd 1 - 06:19) Silva hits a left jab and then catches Markos with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 05:59) Silva confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 05:59) Silva connects with a jab, but Markos avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 05:39) Markos steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 05:39) Silva throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 05:29) With a clear opportunity, Markos is able to move in fast and clinch with Silva.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Using her wrestling skills, Markos is trying to push Silva up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 05:21) Markos does it, Silva is stuck with her back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 05:07) Silva wrestles back against Markos, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Silva comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Markos scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Silva can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Moving in, Markos appears willing to risk getting hit if it means she can get close enough to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Silva throws a one-two, but Markos was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Markos gets hold of Silva, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Markos is trying to muscle Silva up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Markos can't manage it, Silva fought it.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Markos is looking to muscle Silva back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Silva doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Silva looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) A great inside leg trip sees Markos get thrown to the mat and Silva is left in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Silva unloads with some right hands, but Markos deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Markos tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Silva doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Silva fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Silva blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Silva fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Markos tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Silva punches down at Markos, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Markos tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Silva fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Markos tries to sweep Silva but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) With no progress being made, referee Herb Dean stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Two jabs hit home from Silva and then she catches Markos with a 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 official decisions are being reported now.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Natalia Silva wins by unanimous decision!

 

 

 

Official Result: Natalia Silva defeats Randa 'Quiet Storm' Markos (Unanimous Decision in 15:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Natalia Silva thanks everyone connected to Tata Fight Team for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. 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 Nadia Kassem and that she thinks it'd be a great fight.

 

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

Nick Diaz (29-9-2NC, 3-0 CTC, From: Stockton, California, Favorite: -600) vs. Brett "Fudoshin" Cooper (28-14, 3-0 CTC, From: Long Beach, California, Underdog: +470)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The co-main event is up next. Nick Diaz takes on Brett 'Fudoshin' Cooper in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) Dan Miragliotta will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 15:00) The judges are: Ricardo Almeida, Sal D'Amato, and Nelson Hamilton.

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

(Rd 1 - 15:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Diaz steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Cooper scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 14:53) Diaz lands a right hand and then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 14:41) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 14:10) Cooper misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick right hook.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Diaz steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Cooper lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Diaz fools Cooper with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 13:55) Diaz connects with a nice jab and then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Diaz forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Cooper throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 13:42) Diaz lands a right hand and then he hits Cooper with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Cooper confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 13:30) Cooper throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 13:09) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) Diaz comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) Cooper throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 12:38) Diaz lands a jab and then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Diaz moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Cooper into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Diaz moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 12:25) Diaz can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 12:07) Diaz slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a solid left hand.

(Rd 1 - 11:41) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Diaz shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 11:11) Diaz gets the takedown! Cooper pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 11:02) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Diaz tries to break the guard apart.

(Rd 1 - 11:02) Cooper maintains a tight, secure guard.

(Rd 1 - 10:46) Diaz gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Perhaps looking to create space for a leglock, Diaz tries to break the guard apart.

(Rd 1 - 10:29) Cooper blocks it by keeping his guard secure.

(Rd 1 - 10:06) Cooper tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Diaz.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) Diaz tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 09:53) Cooper keeps his guard tight.

(Rd 1 - 09:23) Cooper tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge Diaz.

(Rd 1 - 09:05) Diaz tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 09:05) Cooper stops Diaz from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:43) Diaz blocks Cooper as he tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Diaz tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 08:31) Isolating a leg, Diaz is able to grab a kneebar and force Cooper to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 08:05) Nick Diaz takes the win by submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: Nick Diaz defeats Brett 'Fudoshin' Cooper (Submission (Kneebar) in 6:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Nick Diaz thanks everyone connected to Cesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Nick Diaz gives a show of respect to his opponent. Nick Diaz is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Nick Diaz vs. Rafael Carvalho

 

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND PRIX SEMI-FINAL BOUT

 

 

 

VS.

 

"Thug" Rose Namajunas (12-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -1070) vs. Nadia "187" Kassem (8-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Underdog: +850)

 

 

 

The Fight

 

(Rd 1 - 30:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Thug' Rose Namajunas takes on Nadia '187' Kassem in the CTC Womens Strawweight division.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Marc Goddard will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) Our judges are: Nelson Hamilton, Tony Weeks, and Glenn Trowbridge.

(Rd 1 - 30:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 29:53) Namajunas comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) Kassem hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 29:53) Namajunas connects with a jab but Kassem avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 29:35) Kassem throws a punch but Namajunas was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 29:19) Namajunas comes forward, walking down Kassem.

(Rd 1 - 29:19) Kassem hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 29:19) A jab hits home from Namajunas and then she catches Kassem with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 28:57) Namajunas comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 28:57) Kassem fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 28:57) Attacking with a quick flurry, Namajunas lands two of three punches but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 28:38) Namajunas attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 28:38) Kassem hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 28:38) Namajunas connects with a jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 28:23) Namajunas chooses to shoot in on Kassem.

(Rd 1 - 28:23) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Kassem is left on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 28:13) Namajunas tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 28:13) After a struggle, she gets to half guard.

(Rd 1 - 27:41) Namajunas looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 27:41) She can't get free of half guard.

(Rd 1 - 26:41) Namajunas tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 26:41) Namajunas passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Kassem starts scrambling.

(Rd 1 - 26:26) Namajunas somehow ends up on top of Kassem in north-south position.

(Rd 1 - 26:08) Namajunas attempts to set up a north-south choke.

(Rd 1 - 26:08) The choke is locked in, tight enough that Kassem has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 25:54) Rose Namajunas takes the victory by way of submission!

 

 

 

Official Result: 'Thug' Rose Namajunas defeats Nadia '187' Kassem (Submission (North South Choke) in 4:06 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Rose Namajunas praises her team at Genesis Training Center, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her.

 

 

 

INAUGURAL CTC WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT TITLE FIGHT

 

Rose Namajunas vs. Natalia Silva

 

 

 

 

Attendance: 5,828

Gate Reciepts: $1,025,728

Sponsorship: $77,413

Ad Revenue: $3,037,779

Merchandise: $10,481

 

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $487,010)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Rose Namajunas            $75,527      Nadia Kassem             $2,197       Perf: Namajunas: $25,000
Nick Diaz                 $79,188      Brett Cooper             $1,810       SotN: Diaz: $25,000
Natalia Silva             $2,564       Randa Markos             $12,016
Rafael Carvalho           $29,760      Darren Till              $34,633      KotN: Carvalho: $25,000
Johny Hendricks           $91,609      Aaron Jeffery            $75,504      FotN: Both: $50,000
                                                                            Perf: Both: $25,000
Miles Anstead             $2,500       Elias Theodorou          $14,498
Tecia Torres              $36,224      Luana Pinheiro           $1,198
Alexander Shlemenko       $8,250       Anatoly Tokov            $4,917
Svetlana Gotsyk           $2,858       Stephanie Eggink         $1,890
Mikkel Parlo              $2,858       KB Bhullar               $504
Chiara Penco              $1,734       Lupita Godinez           $840
Kalindra Faria            $2,460       Magdalena Sormova        $1,471

 

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,000

Production: $74,390

 

Profit: $3,581,001

 

Critical Rating: 78%

Commercial Rating: 89%

 

 

 

News

 

- Darren Till took so much damage during his loss to Rafael Carvalho that he had to be taken to hospital for precautionary reasons, he stayed overnight and was discharged in the morning.

 

- The drug tests came back for Canadian Tournament Combat 46 and all fighters tested clean.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Neil Magny to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record 24-9, and is coming off a third round knock out loss to Tim Means in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Tom Breese to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 13-3, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Zak Cummings in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Christian Lee to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 15-4, and is coming off a second round TKO victory over Cosmo Alexandre in ONE Championship.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Natan Schulte to fight in the Lightweight Division. He holds a professional record of 23-5-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Darrell Horcher in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Kiamrian Abbasov to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 24-4, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Mike Wiatko in ONE that was his first successful defence of the ONE Welterweight Title.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Mikhail Mokhnatkin to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record 12-5-2, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Rashid Yusupov in PFL.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Makeshate Sailike to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 9-6, and is coming off a second round submission victory over Collin Hart in ONE Championship.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Dequan Townsend to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 21-13, and is coming off a third round submission loss to Filip Tomczak in Rizin.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Ibragim Chuzhigaev to fight in the Middleweight Division. He holds a professional record of 15-7, and is coming off a third round TKO loss to Magomed Ismailov in an ACA Middleweight Title bout.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Theo Christakos to fight in the Welterweight Division. He holds a professional record of 10-2, and has not fought recently.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Lachana Green to fight in the Womens Strawweight Division. She holds a professional record of 1-1-1, and is coming off a third round TKO victory over Bruna Vargas in KSW.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Carlos Alexandre da Costa to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 16-4, and is coming off a second round TKO victory over Robson Silva in ACA.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Jonas Bilharinho to fight in the Featherweight Division. He holds a professional record of 8-2-1, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Anzor Azhiev in KSW.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Carlos Felipe to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 9-3, and is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Marcin Tybura in the UFC.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Aorigele to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 8-3-2NC, and is coming off a first round TKO loss to Alexandru Lungu at a local show in Europe.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Evgeny Karnovich to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 3-0, and is coming off a first round knock out victory over Grosvenor Bury at a local show in Europe.

 

- The CTC announce the signing of Tomasz Laukhova to fight in the Heavyweight Division. He holds a professional record of 0-0-1NC.

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

 

 

Road FC Big Bang (Saturday, Week 3, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Zhang Lipeng Won The Vacant Road FC Lightweight Title

Title Result: Quan Chen Won The Vacant Road FC Middleweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Quan Chen vs. Pengfei Tsao

KO of the Night: Quan Chen (vs. Pengfei Tsao)

Submission of the Night: Hae Jun Yang (vs. Zhensheng Fan)

 

 

 

UFC 259: Nunes vs. Kunitskaya (Saturday, Week 3, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Amanda Nunes Made Her Ninth Successful Defence Of The UFC Womens Bantamweight Title

Title Result: Matt Schell Won The UFC Flyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Amanda Nunes vs. Yana Kunitskaya

KO of the Night: Francis Ngannou (vs. Gian Villante)

Submission of the Night: Amanda Nunes (vs. Yana Kunitskaya)

 

 

 

LFA 118: Cleveland vs. Spohn (Saturday, Week 3, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Rakim Cleveland Made His First Successful Defence of the LFA Light Heavyweight Title

 

Fight of the Night: Kevin Syler vs. Baylen Lormand

KO of the Night: Anton Berzin (vs. William Ducas)

Submission of the Night: Kevin Syler (vs. Baylen Lormand)

 

 

 

RCC 12 (Sunday, Week 3, November 2021)

 

 

 

Title Result: Eduard Vartanyan Made His Second Successful Defence Of The RCC Lightweight Title.

 

Fight of the Night: Eduard Vartanyan vs. Akhmed Aliev

KO of the Night: Eduard Vartanyan (vs. Akhmed Aliev)

Submission of the Night: Salim Touahri (vs. Sadyrbek Uzak)

Performance Bonus: Eduard Vartanyan vs. Akhmed Aliev

 

 

 

Predictions

 

vladjarca: 7/12 (58%) Tournament Total: 111/211 (53%)

rodrigoviolim: Touranment Total: 108/185 (58%)

Majster_93: Tournament Total: 57/78 (60%)

[CageRage]

 

 

 

Friday, Week 4, November 2021

 

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Joe "One Bad Mofo" Soto (21-7, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -280) vs. Michael "Mayday" McDonald (22-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #19, Underdog: +220)

 

Joe Soto is a decent boxer, with powerful high kicks, but his main threat comes from his high level training in both wrestling and Jiu-Jitsu, he has a good top game, and can hunt for submissions from the bottom. He also has good ground and pound. He submitted Darrion Caldwell in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Ray Borg in the Championship Second Round, and knocked out Cole Smith in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Michael McDonald is a powerful striker, with power in his punches, and kicks. He also has a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu, so if the fight goes to the ground he can tie opponents in knots and hunt for submissions. He won by TKO over Josh Reed in the opening round, J.P. Buys in the Championship Second Round, and Javid Basharat in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Jussier "Formiga" da Silva (26-8, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1020) vs. Ryo Hatta (16-6, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Underdog: +810)

 

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, then knocked out Kiyotaka Shimizu in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Bokang Masunyane in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Ryo Hatta is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, not known for his striking, but looks to get the fight to the ground by any means, including jumping guard, and likes to use rubber guard, he prefers to hunt submissions rather than strike on the ground. He won a Unanimous Decision over Adam Antolin in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Joshua Pacio in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Roldan Sangcha'an in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

 

Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Ray "The Tazmexican Devil" Borg (15-6, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #8, Favorite: -540) vs. Henry "The Messenger" Cejudo (18-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: Unranked, Underdog: +430)

 

Ray Borg is a good striker, with power in his punches, and kicks, and good technique, but loves to wrestle, bullying opponents in the clinch, and taking them to the ground, where he can work ground and pound, or hunt for submissions. He also is strong with strikes from the Mauy Thai clinch. He submitted Bryan Caraway in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Joe Soto in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over J.P. Buys in the #1 Contender Second Round. Henry Cejudo has some good technical boxing, but lacks power, his main strength is his overpowering wrestling, where he can bully opponents against the cage, or take them down and smother with control from on top, and grind out results. He won a Unanimous Decision over Issei Tamura in the opening round, then lost by TKO to John Dodson in the Championship Second Round, before winning a Unanimous Decision over Jesse Arnett in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Strawweight Championship Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Tatsuya So (21-17-4, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #6, Underdog: +190) vs. "Fleet Foot" Ludovico Carignan (3-0, 2-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #9, Favorite: -250)

 

Tatsuya So comes from a Karate background, but his striking is unimpressive, instead he likes to get fights to the ground, where he can unleash his submission game. He submitted Azam Gaforov in the opening round, then submitted Yoshihiro Matsunaga in the Championship Second Round, and submitted Loveth Young in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Ludovico Carignan is a Canadian fighter, who has no striking ability whatsoever, but has overpowering wrestling, and near unstoppable takedowns. On the ground he can control the fight from anywhere, has excellent positional Jiu-Jitsu, passes and scrambles, and a deadly submission game. He entered the Grand Prix as a replacement for Yasuhiro Urushitani, and submitted Daichi Kitakata in the Championship Second Round, and pulled off a massive upset, submitting top-ranked (at the time) Joseph Benavidez in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Cory Sandhagen (15-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #1, Favorite: -1000) vs. Soo Chul Kim (18-6-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Underdog: +790)

 

Cory Sandhagen is a accomplished kick boxer, with good technique in his striking, and a powerful kicking game. He has devastating knees from the Thai clinch, and can take opponents down and work a deadly submission game. He won a Split Decision over Eduardo Dantas in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Zviad Lazishvili in the Championship Second Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Anthony Birchak in the #1 Contender Second Round. Soo Chul Kim is a good fighter out of Korea, who mixes athleticism, strong kickboxing, and a dangerous guard. He was knocked out by Brad Katona in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Bryan Caraway in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Josh Hill in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Bantamweight Championship Grand Prix Semi-Final Bout: Khusein "Lion" Askhabov (23-0, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #11, Favorite: -590) vs. Zviad Lazishvili (16-0, 3-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Underdog: +470)

 

Someone's 0 has got to go! Two undefeated fighters lock horns, with only one able to win a spot in the inaugural Bantamweight Title Fight! Khusein Askhabov is a beast, with a devastatingly powerful, and technical striking game, overpowering wrestling and takedowns, and an absolutely filthy submission game. He won a Unanimous Decision over Jesse Arnett in the opening round, then submitted Brad Katona in the Championship Second Round, and knocked out John Dodson in the Championship Quarter-Finals. Zviad Lazishvili doesn't have Askhabov's striking game, but he also has strong wrestling, and can work a strong submission game on the ground. He won Unanimous Decisions over Nick Mamalis in the opening round, Cory Sandhagen in the Championship Second Round, and Mitch Gagnon in the Championship Quarter-Finals.

 

 

 

Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Eduardo "Dudu" Dantas (23-8, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -1120) vs. Mark "Bumblebee" de la Rosa (12-7, 1-0 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Underdog: +890)

 

Eduardo Dantas is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu player, he has skillful boxing, and a powerful kicking game, but his main danger is on the ground, with his impressive submission game. He lost a Split Decision to Cory Sandhagen in the opening round, then submitted Darrion Caldwell in the #1 Contender First Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Elnar Ibragimov in the #1 Contender Second Round. Mark de la Rosa has power in his fists, and good head kicks, but likes to get opponents to the ground, where he can look for submissions. He entered the Grand Prix as a late replacement, and submitted Roland Delorme in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Joshua "The Passion" Pacio (21-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #3, Favorite: -1140) vs. Junji "Sarumaru" Ito (18-9-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #18, Underdog: +910)

 

Joshua Pacio is a good striker, with power in his fists, and good knees from the Thai clinch, if the fight goes to the ground, he has a good submission game as well. He knocked out Yago Bryan in the opening round, then lost a Unanimous Decision to Ryo Hatta in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Jenel Lausa in the #1 Contender Second Round. Junji Ito is a kick boxer, with a good technical striking game that lacks power. He can stop takedowns, and defend on the ground. He won a Unanimous Decision over Haruo Ochi in the opening round, then was knocked out by Loveth Young in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Kiyotaka Shimizu in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Haruo Ochi (20-9-2, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #5, Underdog: +230) vs. "Nobita" Yoshitaka Naito (17-4, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #7, Favorite: -290)

 

Haruo Ochi doesn't have a lot of skill in the stand-up, but likes to get fights to the ground, where he can work toward submissions. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Junji Ito in the opening round, then submitted Kanta Sato in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Takuya Eizumi in the #1 Contender Second Round. Yoshitaka Naito is a Jiu-Jitsu player, who doesn't have much ability on the feet, but can bully opponents with wrestling, and get fights to the ground, where he can work for submissions. He was submitted by Fumihiro Kitahara in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Adam Antolin in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Ryohei Kurosawa in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Yosuke "Tobizaru No. 2" Saruta (22-10-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #4, Favorite: -690) vs. Yoshihiro "Child" Matsunaga (10-13-3, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #21, Underdog: +550)

 

Yosuke Saruta is a good technical boxer, and has good knees from the Thai clinch. He can also take opponents down, and control from on top while working toward submissions. He won by TKO over Masaaki Sugawara in the opening round, then was submitted by Roldan Sangcha'an in the Championship Second Round, then submitted Mikihito Yamagami in the #1 Contender Second Round. Yoshihiro Matsunaga is a Karate striker, who has good boxing, and a technical kicking game. He can defend takedowns, but has little defence on the ground. He won by TKO over Kosuke Suzuki in the opening round, then was submitted by Tatsuya So in the Championship Second Round, and won a Unanimous Decision over Masayoshi Kato in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

PRELIMINARY CARD

 

 

 

Bantamweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Ian "The Barn Owl" Loveland (20-11, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #15, Favorite: -250) vs. Nick "Garfield" Mamalis (31-15-1NC, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #17, Underdog: +190)

 

Ian Loveland has a skilled, and powerful boxing game, he can also take the fight to the ground, where he can control from on top, and rain down ground and pound. He was submitted by Cole Smith in the opening round, then knocked out Josh Reed in the #1 Contender First Round, and submitted Brad Katona in the #1 Contender Second Round. Nick Mamalis has decent technical boxing, but likes to take opponents to the ground, where he can work a decent submission game. He lost a Unanimous Decision to Zviad Lazishvili in the opening round, then submitted Joash Walkins in the #1 Contender First Round, and won by TKO over Aiemann Zahabi in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Strawweight #1 Contender Grand Prix Third Round Bout: Daichi Kitakata (22-11-1-2NC, 2-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +280) vs. Azam Gaforov (14-2, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #23, Favorite: -360)

 

Daichi Kitakata is a Judo player, who can't really strike, but likes to use trips and throws to get opponents to the ground, where he can grind out results from top control, but really has no offense weapons. He won a Unanimous Decision over Jeremy Miado in the opening round, then was submitted by Yasuhiro Urushitani in the Championship Second Round, when he got a second chance after Urushitani retired, he was submitted by Ludovico Carignan in the Championship Second Round, then he won a Unanimous Decision over Jeremy Miado in the #1 Contender Second Round. Azam Gaforov is a devastating striker, with crisp, powerful punches and kicks. He has excellent takedown defence, but if the fight does go to the ground, he can work submissions from his active guard. He was submitted by Tatsuya So in the opening round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Adrian Mattheis in the #1 Contender First Round, then won a Unanimous Decision over Fumihiro Kitahara in the #1 Contender Second Round.

 

 

 

Weigh-In Results

 

Joe Soto (135 lbs) vs. Michael McDonald (135 lbs)

Jussier da Silva (115 lbs) vs. Ryo Hatta (115 lbs)

Ray Borg (135 lbs) vs. Henry Cejudo (135 lbs)

Tatsuya So (115 lbs) vs. Ludovico Carignan (115 lbs)

Cory Sandhagen (135 lbs) vs. Soo Chul Kim (135 lbs)

Khusein Askhabov (135 lbs) vs. Zviad Lazishvili (135 lbs)

Eduardo Dantas (135 lbs) vs. Mark de la Rosa (135 lbs)

Joshua Pacio (115 lbs) vs. Junji Ito (115 lbs)

Haruo Ochi (115 lbs) vs. Yoshitaka Naito (115 lbs)

Yosuke Saruta (115 lbs) vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga (115 lbs)

 

Ian Loveland (135 lbs) vs. Nick Mamalis (135 lbs)

Daichi Kitakata (115 lbs) vs. Azam Gaforov (115 lbs)

 

 

 

TOURNAMENT DRAW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 48 Full Fight Card

 

BW Champ: Joe Soto vs. Michael McDonald

SW Champ: Jussier da Silva vs. Ryo Hatta

BW #1: Ray Borg vs. Henry Cejudo

SW Champ: Tatsuya So vs. Ludovico Carignan

BW #1: Cory Sandhagen vs. Soo Chul Kim

BW Champ: Khusein Askhabov vs. Zviad Lazishvili

BW #1: Eduardo Dantas vs. Mark de la Rosa

SW #1: Joshua Pacio vs. Junji Ito

SW #1: Haruo Ochi vs. Yoshitaka Naito

SW #1: Yosuke Saruta vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

 

BW #1: Ian Loveland vs. Nick Mamalis

SW #1: Daichi Kitakata vs. Azam Gaforov

[rodrigoviolim]

Canadian Tournament Combat 48 Full Fight Card

 

BW Champ: Joe Soto vs. Michael McDonald

SW Champ: Jussier da Silva vs. Ryo Hatta

BW #1: Ray Borg vs. Henry Cejudo

SW Champ: Tatsuya So vs. Ludovico Carignan

BW #1: Cory Sandhagen vs. Soo Chul Kim

BW Champ: Khusein Askhabov vs. Zviad Lazishvili

BW #1: Eduardo Dantas vs. Mark de la Rosa

SW #1: Joshua Pacio vs. Junji Ito

SW #1: Haruo Ochi vs. Yoshitaka Naito

SW #1: Yosuke Saruta vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

 

BW #1: Ian Loveland vs. Nick Mamalis

SW #1: Daichi Kitakata vs. Azam Gaforov

[vladjarca]

BW Champ: Joe Soto vs. Michael McDonald

SW Champ: Jussier da Silva vs. Ryo Hatta

BW #1: Ray Borg vs. Henry Cejudo

SW Champ: Tatsuya So vs. Ludovico Carignan

BW #1: Cory Sandhagen vs. Soo Chul Kim

BW Champ: Khusein Askhabov vs. Zviad Lazishvili

BW #1: Eduardo Dantas vs. Mark de la Rosa

SW #1: Joshua Pacio vs. Junji Ito

SW #1: Haruo Ochi vs. Yoshitaka Naito

SW #1: Yosuke Saruta vs. Yoshihiro Matsunaga

 

BW #1: Ian Loveland vs. Nick Mamalis

SW #1: Daichi Kitakata vs. Azam Gaforov