CageRage Posted November 4, 2023 Author Share Posted November 4, 2023 Friday, Week 3, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Carter "The Kiwi" Potter (22-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -110) Carter Potter is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, and one of the most valuable commodities in MMA. He was a dominant champion for BCF, and his heel persona is a commercial dream drawing fans that want to see him knocked down a peg or two. An all-rounder with good hands and a great ground game, his exceptional cardio is one of his calling cards and he has become known for coming back into fights in later rounds to win. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Perry Potenkin in the second round of the tournament. Kanezane Fujii is a youngster who many in the East feel could become a superstar. Trained in both wrestling and Judo, the big man is very good when up close but also has the natural power to be dangerous when swinging for the fences. A very big Heavyweight, he could easily fight in the Super Heavyweight division if he wanted. He joined ALPHA-1 in late 1998 and cruised his way to five straight victories before finally being stopped by dangerous Canadian veteran Mason Archer for his first pro defeat. He won by first round TKO over Josimar Martins in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Nate MacReary in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Pai Cheng vs. Ikuhisa Tamura in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (13-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -590) vs. "The Crusher" Mugur Boc (12-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +470) Rav Kapur is an enormously powerful kick boxer, who burst on to the scene with BCF with a string of devastating knock out wins and quickly became one of the most talked about Heavyweights in MMA. He destroyed the veteran Stafford Alois in the main event of BCF's first TV special to capture his first title, a win that got him huge publicity. He defended the title successfully once before heading overseas to GAMMA in June 2000. His first defeat, to Gladstone Lopes in January 2001, has provided the first speed bump in Kapur's career. He won by second round knock out over Vittorio Pescatelli in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Kieran Morgan in the second round of the tournament. Mugur Boc is Moldova's top MMA star, a tall and powerfully built Heavyweight. A great grappler, he is extraordinarily hard to take down despite his high center of gravity and seems to find it no difficulty at all to take down others at will. His submissions, especially his trademark leg locks, are deadly. Boc is best known for his time with SIGMA, where he is perenially one of their top-ranked Heavyweight. He won by Unanimous Decision over Guy Broom in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Bunjiro Sammiya in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sylvester Collins vs. Giovanni de Matos in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Armen "A-Game" Sarkisian (30-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Nimrod "The Tall Guy" Wickhammersley (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #97, Underdog: +950) Armen Sarkisian is an Olympic-calibre Greco-Roman wrestler, a huge burly fighter from Armenia. Very few people can stand up to a man as big and talented as him in a grappling contest, and his heavy hands mean that he is not to be taken lightly in a fist fight either, but he is renowned for having the dullest fights in MMA. A long time ALPHA-1 Heavyweight, he has undoubtedly suffered more than anyone else from being in the same division as Hassan Fezzik, as otherwise he would definately have at least one world title to his name. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Bast Moulke in the second round of the tournament. Nimrod Wickhammersley is a 6'6" Heavyweight from England who turned pro in 1999. His long reach makes him dangerous in a striking battle, but in truth he lacks the power in his hand or feet that would make him a truly dangerous opponent. A solid pro, he has made great strides in improving his grappling and ground game since his debut. He won by Unanimous Decision over Kirk Purchase in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Toshiya Furube in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Fatuma Roy vs. Jozef Jankowski in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Great Bear" Aleksander Ivanov (13-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -930) vs. "The African Dream" Souleymane Ya Konan (14-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +740) Aleksander Ivanov is one of the top Heavyweights in Europe, and has superb grappling skills thanks to his Sambo background and is also dangerous at stand-up due to his natural power. A two-time SIGMA Heavyweight champion, he was the cornerstone of that division. He won by first round submission over Daigo Kitaguchi in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Chuck Dooley in the second round of the tournament. Souleymane Ya Konan is a former kick boxing champion, and one of the most intimidating men in MMA due to his size and intensity, if pre-match staredowns decided fights, he'd be unbeatable. His main weapon is his enormous punching power, but his kicks can do a lot of damage too. He is best known for his run with SIGMA, although he has shown a frustrating inconsistency there and has not really set the Heavyweight division alight as many expected he would. He won by second round TKO over Gareth Grundy in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Sylvester Collins in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Mason Archer vs. Lee Chavis in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (23-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -1080) vs. Lee "War Eagle" Chavis (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #93, Underdog: +860) Mason Archer is one of the tallest Heavyweight fighters in MMA, a Canadian striker who is a tough competitor who knows how to use his reach to his advantage, peppering his opponents with his long jab and punishing them with scything kicks to the legs. His vulnerability on the ground is a weak point in his game though. He was a regular with ALPHA-1 for years, and his 11-3 record against some of the best in the world is a testament to how good he is. He is coming off a first round TKO over Sly Twinge in the second round of the tournament. Lee Chavis is a well-rounded fighter from Scottsdale, Arizona. Primarily a good wrestler with some decent submission skills, what makes him truly dangerous is the fact that he also has heavy hands, meaning that opponents are in danger regardless of where the fight ends up. He won by Split Decision over Michael Petkovic in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Eien Kawano in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Aleksander Ivanov vs. Souleymane Ya Konan in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Pai Cheng (11-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #117, Favorite: -310) vs. Ikuhisa Tamura (25-13, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +240) Pai Cheng is a big powerful Heavyweight from China. Primarily a wrestler, and a very good one at that, his exceptional balance allows him to both control opponents and be virtually impervious to takedowns. On top of his grappling he also has a lot of raw power in his hands, making him a doubly dangerous opponent. He won by first round knock out over Stafford Alois in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Sergio do Vale in the second round of the tournament. Ikuhisa Tamura first debuted back in the early days of MMA as a traditional wrestler earning his victories by way of suffocating top control. Over the years he has undergone a transformation of sorts, and while he can still grapple he is now better known for being a big puncher with an iron jaw. It's made him a more exciting fighter to watch and a definate fan favorite, but has also made him easier to beat. He won by second round TKO over Laurence Lamping in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Amir Ahmed in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Carter Potter vs. Kanezane Fujii in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Chief" Fatuma Roy (25-10, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -620) vs. Jozef "Pole Ax" Jankowski (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +490) Fatuma Roy is a big tough Samoan, who was a fine amateur wrestler in college, but when it comes to MMA he seems to prefer standing and trading strikes. His natural power and ability to take a punch make up for his lack of technique. He won by Unanimous Decision over Aljur Paras in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Tyke Milligan in the second round of the tournament. Jozef Jankowski is a Heavyweight kick boxer, who hits very hard and very often and can be simply devastating if given the opportunity to open up on an opponent. The rest of his MMA game does not yet match up to his striking, but he has time to improve. After a perfect 6-0 record on the local European circuit, he joined SIGMA in March 2001. He won by Split Decision over Mathieu Aumont in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Duke Aiona in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Armen Sarkisian vs. Nimrod Wickhammersley in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Big Show" Sylvester Collins (10-1, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -310) vs. Giovanni de Matos (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #89, Underdog: +240) Sylvester Collins is a former pro football player who was a very good amateur wrestler in high school, a massive man who is surprisingly quick on his feet. Very powerful, although his main tactic is to obliterate opponents by overpowering them with wrestling he also has knock out power in his hands. A cast member of the second season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans, where he made it to the semi-finals before being beaten by Wilson Franklyn, he looks to be a good prospect for the future. He won by Unanimous Decision over Norman MacAskill in the first round of the tournament, before losing by second round knock out to Souleymane Ya Konan in the second round of the tournament, however he was allowed to re-enter the bracket when Ari Peltonen announced his retirement. Giovanni de Matos is a striker who is well known for his devastating leg kicks, and is a formidable opponent when it comes to stand-up battles. His ground game is fairly weak however, although he does have the skills to defend himself fairly well. He won by second round knock out over Gary Sampson in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Harv Dennis in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rav Kapur vs. Mugur Boc in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Carter Potter (244 lbs) vs. Kanezane Fujii (265 lbs) Rav Kapur (265 lbs) vs. Mugur Boc (265 lbs) Armen Sarkisian (265 lbs) vs. Nimrod Wickhammersley (242 lbs) Aleksander Ivanov (252 lbs) vs. Souleymane Ya Konan (242 lbs) Mason Archer (265 lbs) vs. Lee Chavis (244 lbs) Pai Cheng (249 lbs) vs. Ikuhisa Tamura (244 lbs) Fatuma Roy (236 lbs) vs. Jozef Jankowski (249 lbs) Sylvester Collins (265 lbs) vs. Giovanni de Matos (238 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 103 Full Fight Card HW: Carter Potter vs. Kanezane Fujii HW: Rav Kapur vs. Mugur Boc HW: Armen Sarkisian vs. Nimrod Wickhammersley HW: Aleksander Ivanov vs. Souleymane Ya Konan HW: Mason Archer vs. Lee Chavis HW: Pai Cheng vs. Ikuhisa Tamura HW: Fatuma Roy vs. Jozef Jankowski HW: Sylvester Collins vs. Giovanni de Matos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Friday, Week 3, April 2003 Live From Windsor, Ontario MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Big Show" Sylvester Collins (10-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Favorite: -310) vs. Giovanni de Matos (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +240) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins battling Giovanni de Matos. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Collins is probably at least 25lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for de Matos to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a roar from the crowd as Collins enters, he is from around here. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) de Matos uses a left jab, but Collins evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:37) de Matos hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:12) A jab is wide from de Matos, but then he hits Collins with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:51) de Matos can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Collins with a great high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:35) As he backs off it becomes clear that Collins is on rubbery legs, that last shot rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:35) de Matos lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Collins got a partial block that saved him. (Rd 1 - 03:15) A jab hits home from de Matos and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:49) de Matos closes in on Collins, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:49) de Matos lands a left hand and then catches Collins with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) A jab is wide from de Matos, but then he hits Collins with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Collins scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 02:10) de Matos lands a jab and then catches Collins with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:53) de Matos hits two left jabs and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:27) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for de Matos. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Seizing the opportunity, Collins clinches. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Collins hits de Matos with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Clinched with de Matos, Collins looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Collins has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Collins tries to pound on de Matos, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 1 - 00:30) de Matos tries to move to guard, but Collins doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Collins pounds away, landing several clean blows on de Matos in the process. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Collins forces de Matos to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back! (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of de Matos. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:54) de Matos steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 04:54) A defensive jab hits from Collins. (Rd 2 - 04:54) de Matos doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Collins hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 2 - 04:40) de Matos can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Collins clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:20) A jab is wide from de Matos, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:09) A tentative jab from Collins lands. (Rd 2 - 04:09) de Matos can't connect with a jab, but then hits Collins with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:03) For the first time, de Matos is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Collins isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:52) de Matos connects with a nice jab and then catches Collins with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Blood is visible on Collins, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 03:34) de Matos can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:15) de Matos misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 2 - 03:02) de Matos lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Limping slightly, Collins is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 2 - 02:41) de Matos misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:34) Collins comes in and grabs de Matos in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Using his wrestling skills, Collins is trying to push de Matos up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Collins achieves it, pinning de Matos to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Unable to get free, de Matos is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:10) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Collins shows his grappling ability by trapping de Matos up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:04) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 00:18) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Christian Maugham restarts them back in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:05) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Collins. (Rd 2 - 00:05) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Referee Christian Maugham signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think de Matos took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has de Matos up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:51) de Matos steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:51) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Collins, but de Matos was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:51) de Matos connects with two left jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Collins shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:22) The takedown is completed, de Matos is on his back and pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Collins attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 3 - 04:07) de Matos was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 3 - 03:56) de Matos ends up in guard. (Rd 3 - 03:37) de Matos unloads with some elbows but Collins deals with them comfortably. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Collins pulls de Matos down in close and hits him with a couple of short punches to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 03:03) de Matos throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 3 - 02:36) de Matos throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:12) de Matos throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 01:47) de Matos gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks. (Rd 3 - 01:22) de Matos tries to pound on Collins with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 3 - 01:09) de Matos gets pulled in tight, stopping him from posturing up or launching any attacks. (Rd 3 - 00:30) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Collins chooses to shoot in on de Matos. (Rd 3 - 00:23) He has the takedown! de Matos pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 00:23) He has completed every takedown that he has attempted so far. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Collins smothers de Matos with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Collins. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's de Matos up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:55) de Matos connects with a jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 4 - 04:30) de Matos connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 04:19) A little fatigue may be creeping in, de Matos is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 04:12) de Matos moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:12) de Matos connects with two left jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 4 - 03:45) de Matos moves in on Collins, preparing to throw. (Rd 4 - 03:45) A jab hits home from de Matos and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:31) de Matos is looking really tired. (Rd 4 - 03:21) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 4 - 03:05) Looking very tired, de Matos clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 03:05) de Matos gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Collins uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 4 - 02:50) Collins hits de Matos with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Collins is trying to muscle de Matos up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:32) He does so and now has de Matos pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Collins smothers de Matos against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 02:09) Collins smothers de Matos against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Collins pins de Matos up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 01:38) de Matos is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 01:19) de Matos gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 01:05) de Matos is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:53) de Matos is trapped against the cage and Collins hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:36) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 00:36) Taking a few gulps of breath, Collins is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 00:24) de Matos connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 00:07) Collins looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but de Matos simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:07) de Matos throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Collins. (Rd 4 - 00:00) According to my scorecard, that leaves the fighters dead even with just one round remaining. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Circling warily, Collins is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:45) de Matos lands a jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 04:25) de Matos fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Collins with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:11) de Matos connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 03:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Collins misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 03:41) de Matos looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 03:26) de Matos can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 02:59) de Matos can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 02:47) A jab hits home from de Matos and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Collins. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Collins limps pretty heavily as he circles around. (Rd 5 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:22) de Matos can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:58) de Matos hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 5 - 01:32) de Matos closes in on Collins, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Collins scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 5 - 01:32) de Matos connects with a jab, but Collins dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Collins looked like he was going to shoot, but de Matos simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 01:03) A jab lands from de Matos, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 5 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:47) de Matos throws a punch but Collins was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 00:42) de Matos looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Collins seizes the chance and grabs de Matos into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Collins looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Collins gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 5 - 00:17) Collins pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 5 - 00:06) de Matos tries to pull guard on Collins but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to de Matos, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Giovanni de Matos! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Giovanni de Matos. Official Result: Giovanni de Matos defeats 'The Big Show' Sylvester Collins (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giovanni de Matos thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. He says that he has a lot of respect for Sylvester Collins and praises his toughness. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Chief" Fatuma Roy (25-10, 2-0 CTC, From: The San Francisco Bay Area, Favorite: -620) vs. Jozef "Pole Ax" Jankowski (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Underdog: +490) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Chief' Fatuma Roy battles Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Jankowski towers over Roy as the referee gives the fighters their instructions. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Roy misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Jankowski to attack with a quick right jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Roy misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left head kick that doesn't make contact. (Rd 1 - 04:11) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Jankowski dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:27) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Jankowski slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a pair of right jabs that are followed by a good left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Roy hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Jankowski hits a jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Roy scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Displaying quick hands, Jankowski blitzes his opponent with a rapid four punch flurry. (Rd 1 - 01:46) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Jankowski uses a right jab and also lands a low kick. Roy doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:24) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:55) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Jankowski is off target with a right jab and also doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Roy misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Roy lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Jankowski finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Roy lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Jankowski scores with a jab and also scores with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jankowski. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Jankowski looks pumped up and his team are delighted. (Rd 1 - 00:00) He may have come into this fight as the heavy underdog, but you wouldn't know it based on that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:46) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Roy misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Jankowski to attack with a few quick right jabs that are followed by a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 03:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Jankowski dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right jab and a left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Roy scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Jankowski lands a right jab and also scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 03:14) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Roy misses with a big right hand, allowing Jankowski to counter with a quick right jab and a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 02:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Jankowski doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Roy finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 2 - 02:38) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Roy misses a right hook and gets countered with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 02:38) There's no question that Roy is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 2 - 02:18) For the first time, Roy is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:10) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Jankowski is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 01:42) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 01:21) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Roy misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a wicked left uppercut! (Rd 2 - 01:13) Roy wobbles, then falls! (Rd 2 - 01:13) Moving quickly, Jankowski comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 2 - 01:13) Roy is back up too fast though. (Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:44) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Jankowski uses a right jab and also scores a glancing blow with a left head kick. Roy scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Roy appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Roy scores with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:23) Jankowski throws three quick punches and lands two of them and then hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Jankowski. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Jankowski. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Roy in between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:50) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Roy misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Jankowski attacks with a right jab and a head kick that is off-target. (Rd 3 - 04:13) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Roy lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Jankowski lands a one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Roy is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound. (Rd 3 - 03:49) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 3 - 03:32) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Roy is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:32) Jankowski lands a right jab and also hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Roy appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 3 - 03:13) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 02:47) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Roy misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Jankowski comes in with a right jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 02:14) Jankowski is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 02:04) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 3 - 01:31) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Jankowski counters a right hand with a jab and a head kick attempt that narrowly misses. (Rd 3 - 01:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 01:02) Jankowski slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Roy looks very tired out there. (Rd 3 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:49) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Jankowski slips past a right hook and counters with a right jab and a right kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 00:19) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Roy uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Jankowski. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Roy is trying to push Jankowski so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Roy can't do it though, Jankowski defended it well. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Jankowski doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Jankowski, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Roy will be able to take the victory without a finish. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Roy. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:45) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 4 - 04:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Roy misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Jankowski to attack with a jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 4 - 04:07) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Roy misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Jankowski comes in with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Roy tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by Jankowski. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Roy is trying to muscle Jankowski up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Roy manages it and controls Jankowski up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Roy looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 03:17) Jankowski is trapped against the cage and Roy hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 02:57) Roy hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Jankowski gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Jankowski uses his wrestling skills to prevent Roy from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:21) Jankowski takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 02:12) Roy uses dirty boxing to punish Jankowski while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Roy attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Jankowski pulls the clinch tighter. (Rd 4 - 01:41) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Roy lands a one-two. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Jankowski lands a one-two. (Rd 4 - 01:08) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:08) Jankowski slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a good left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:43) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Jankowski looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 00:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Roy misses a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Jankowski scores with a jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:05) The gas tank looks empty on Roy, he looks like he can barely stand. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Jankowski, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Roy realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:51) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 5 - 04:37) Roy looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 04:28) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Jankowski counters a right hand with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:13) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:13) Jankowski tries to wriggle free, but Roy controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Roy is trying to push Jankowski so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:02) He does so and now has Jankowski pinned to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Jankowski is trapped against the cage and Roy punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Roy hits Jankowski, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Jankowski is trapped against the cage and Roy hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Roy smothers Jankowski against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Roy catches Jankowski with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Roy tries some dirty boxing, but Jankowski seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 5 - 01:57) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 5 - 01:27) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 01:27) Roy misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Jankowski to attack with a jab and a left cross. (Rd 5 - 01:16) Roy backs away...and almost falls down! I think that last strike really hurt him! (Rd 5 - 01:16) Roy regains his senses just in time to dodge a vicious overhand left. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:50) Roy misses a right hook and gets countered with a massive left hook to the jaw! (Rd 5 - 00:42) Roy wobbles, then falls! (Rd 5 - 00:42) Jankowski moves in quickly to try and finish Roy with stomps and kicks! (Rd 5 - 00:42) Jankowski stomps and kicks away at the stunned Roy but can't put him away! (Rd 5 - 00:20) Jankowski looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 00:20) On his back, Roy watches as Jankowski comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Jankowski tries to get around it, but eventually has to settle for being in guard. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Jankowski fires away with elbows but Roy doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Jankowski, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski defeats 'Chief' Fatuma Roy (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jozef Jankowski name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He praises Roy for a tough fight. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Pai Cheng (11-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Shanghai, China, Favorite: -310) vs. Ikuhisa Tamura (25-13, 2-0 CTC, From: Hiroshima, Japan, Underdog: +240) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Pai Cheng fighting Ikuhisa Tamura. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Tamura fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Cheng with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Cheng gets hold of Tamura. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Cheng has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:32) A wicked suplex sends Tamura crashing to the ground, onto his back and under side control! (Rd 1 - 04:19) Cheng looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Tamura tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Cheng tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Tamura doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Tamura tries a roll, but doesn't budge Cheng. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Cheng pounds away on Tamura, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Cheng increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 02:10) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Cheng tries to finish Tamura off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Tamura defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Tamura struggles against Cheng but cannot get himself free from the hooks. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Cheng attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 1 - 01:22) The rear naked choke is in deep, Tamura has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 00:52) Pai Cheng takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 1 - 00:52) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Pai Cheng. Official Result: Pai Cheng defeats Ikuhisa Tamura (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Pai Cheng gives a name-check to everyone at Tai Sheng Men Society, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (23-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Kingston, Ontario, Favorite: -1080) vs. Lee "War Eagle" Chavis (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Scottsdale, Arizona, Underdog: +860) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer squaring off with Lee 'War Eagle' Chavis. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Archer is probably at least 25lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Chavis to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Archer is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as he makes his entrance. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Archer comes forward, walking down Chavis. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Archer steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Archer lands a jab and then he hits a nice left hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Archer comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Chavis throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Archer connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Archer steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Chavis manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Archer misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:53) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 02:55) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 02:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Archer counters a left hand with a jab and a crunching kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 01:46) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Chavis misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right jab and a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:38) The big reach advantage that Archer has was evident there. (Rd 1 - 01:29) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Chavis lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Archer hits a good kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 01:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Chavis misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick right jab and a nice left hook. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:52) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Archer scores with a jab and also scores with a right kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:52) Chavis nails a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:31) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Archer counters a left hand with a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Archer, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Archer, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:48) Archer counters a left hand with a brace of jabs that are followed by a vicious left cross! (Rd 2 - 04:38) Chavis is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 04:38) Archer knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Chavis, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 04:38) Archer fires away and Chavis is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 2 - 04:38) Chavis appears to go limp and referee Kyle Crisp dives in and pulls Archer away - it's all over! (Rd 2 - 04:24) By knock out, the winner is Mason Archer! (Rd 2 - 04:24) Mason Archer moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer defeats Lee 'War Eagle' Chavis (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:36 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Mason Archer praises his team at Slaughterhouse, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Showing respect Mason Archer praises Chavis for his skill and toughness. Mason Archer is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Great Bear" Aleksander Ivanov (13-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -930) vs. "The African Dream" Souleymane Ya Konan (14-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Abidjan, Cote D'Ivoire, Underdog: +740) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Great Bear' Aleksander Ivanov faces 'The African Dream' Souleymane Ya Konan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 04:22) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Ya Konan misses a right hook and gets countered with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Ivanov comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Ya Konan hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Ivanov can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:42) The takedown is successful, Ya Konan pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Ivanov fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Ya Konan throws out some punches, but Ivanov leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Ivanov starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:59) He eventually passes, but only into half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Ivanov tries a slicing elbow strike, but Ya Konan deflects it. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Using an underhook to set it up, Ya Konan looks to scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 02:05) He may regret that choice, as it gives Ivanov the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Ivanov attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Ivanov struggles but cannot mount Ya Konan. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Ya Konan tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Ivanov throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Ivanov blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Ivanov pounds away, but Ya Konan isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Ivanov, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Ivanov, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Ivanov comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Ya Konan misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Ivanov throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Ivanov stalks forward, pressuring Ya Konan. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Ivanov is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Ivanov throws a two-punch combo but Ya Konan avoids both. (Rd 2 - 04:25) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 03:58) Ya Konan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Ivanov with a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Ivanov scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Ya Konan hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:07) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Ya Konan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Ivanov appeared to be going for a takedown, but Ya Konan took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Ya Konan can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:17) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Ya Konan uses a left jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:54) Ivanov lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Retreating, Ya Konan looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! (Rd 2 - 01:38) Ivanov comes in fast and smashes Ya Konan with a right hand! Down he goes! He is out! (Rd 2 - 01:24) By knock out, the winner is Aleksander Ivanov! (Rd 2 - 01:24) Aleksander Ivanov has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Great Bear' Aleksander Ivanov defeats 'The African Dream' Souleymane Ya Konan (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:36 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Aleksander Ivanov praises his team at Euro Team Thunder, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Aleksander Ivanov gives a show of respect to his opponent. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Armen "A-Game" Sarkisian (30-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Artashat, Armenia, Favorite: -1200) vs. Nimrod "The Tall Guy" Wickhammersley (6-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Bolton, England, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Armen 'A-Game' Sarkisian takes on Nimrod 'The Tall Guy' Wickhammersley. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Sarkisian looks a good 40lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Wickhammersley lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Sarkisian moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Wickhammersley hits a left jab and then catches Sarkisian with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Sarkisian shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Wickhammersley cannot stop the takedown and only catches Sarkisian in half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Sarkisian throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 03:28) In half guard, Sarkisian begins working to get side control. (Rd 1 - 03:28) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Sarkisian attempts to kimura Wickhammersley from side control. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Wickhammersley fights off the kimura attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Sarkisian keeps Wickhammersley guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Sarkisian looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Wickhammersley allows the mount attempt, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Sarkisian manages to come out on top, holding Wickhammersley down from behind with a waist-lock. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Sarkisian pounds away, landing several clean blows on Wickhammersley in the process. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Rolled over from turtle position Wickhammersley is left caught in side control. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Sarkisian tries to ensnare Wickhammersley in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Wickhammersley doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Sarkisian unloads with big rights, but Wickhammersley covers up well. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Sarkisian. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Sarkisian. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Wickhammersley uses a left jab, but Sarkisian avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Sarkisian chooses to shoot in on Wickhammersley. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Wickhammersley cannot stop the takedown and only catches Sarkisian in half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Sarkisian begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:07) He passes half guard, but Wickhammersley was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 2 - 03:54) The scramble sees Sarkisian up first, and he is quick to wrestle Wickhammersley up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Sarkisian uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Sarkisian hits Wickhammersley, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Sarkisian smothers Wickhammersley against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Sarkisian uses dirty boxing to punish Wickhammersley while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Wickhammersley is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Sarkisian exerts total control, keeping Wickhammersley smothered against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:27) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:14) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan separating them. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Sarkisian appeared to be going for a takedown, but Wickhammersley took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Wickhammersley connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:46) A jab hits home from Wickhammersley and then he catches Sarkisian with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Sarkisian shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Sarkisian has the takedown! Wickhammersley pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Sarkisian tries a slicing elbow strike, but Wickhammersley deflects it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Sarkisian took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Sarkisian up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Wickhammersley looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Sarkisian lands a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Wickhammersley fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sarkisian with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Looking glassy-eyed, Sarkisian staggers backward...he may have been stunned by that last blow! (Rd 3 - 04:39) Wickhammersley lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Sarkisian got a partial block that saved him. (Rd 3 - 04:26) For the first time, Sarkisian is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Wickhammersley is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Sarkisian isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Two jabs hit home from Wickhammersley and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Wickhammersley looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Wickhammersley lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Wickhammersley hits a left jab and then scores with a massive right head kick! (Rd 3 - 03:41) Sarkisian is knocked down! (Rd 3 - 03:28) Wickhammersley quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Sarkisian! (Rd 3 - 03:28) Wickhammersley goes to work on Sarkisian with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him! (Rd 3 - 03:03) Sarkisian tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Wickhammersley step back. (Rd 3 - 02:47) Wickhammersley moves back and allows Sarkisian to stand back up. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Wickhammersley lands a left hand and then hits Sarkisian with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Wickhammersley comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Wickhammersley can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Sarkisian. (Rd 3 - 01:45) Wickhammersley connects with a jab, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 3 - 01:35) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Wickhammersley is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 3 - 01:22) Wickhammersley lands a left jab, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 3 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Sarkisian looked like he was going to shoot, but Wickhammersley simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:00) A jab is wide from Wickhammersley, but then he catches Sarkisian with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:43) A jab is wide from Wickhammersley, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Wickhammersley lands a left hand and then catches Sarkisian with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Blood is visible on Sarkisian, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 3 - 00:12) Wickhammersley looks very tired out there. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Wickhammersley, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Sarkisian is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Sarkisian in between rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:47) Sarkisian warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Wickhammersley can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Sarkisian uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 4 - 04:32) A jab lands from Wickhammersley, but Sarkisian steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Wickhammersley hits a left hand, but misses when he attempts a big head kick to follow. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Wickhammersley lands a jab and then lands a nice right head kick. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Sarkisian steps back...and almost stumbles over! He is on wobbly legs! (Rd 4 - 03:30) Wickhammersley throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Sarkisian, but he is just able to avoid it. (Rd 4 - 03:02) Wickhammersley lands a left jab, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Sarkisian scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 4 - 02:39) Wickhammersley uses a left jab, but Sarkisian evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:10) A defensive jab hits from Sarkisian. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Wickhammersley connects with a nice jab and then catches Sarkisian with a right kick to the head. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Wickhammersley seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Sarkisian hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Wickhammersley uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Wickhammersley moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Sarkisian looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Wickhammersley simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 01:18) Wickhammersley lands a left hand and then catches Sarkisian with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Wickhammersley hits a left jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Wickhammersley moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 00:21) A jab hits home from Wickhammersley and then he hits Sarkisian with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:05) Wickhammersley sees that Sarkisian is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Sarkisian just covers up, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds! (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Wickhammersley, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) So, it looks like it all comes down to the final round - whoever wins it should win the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:48) There's a takedown attempt from Sarkisian. (Rd 5 - 04:48) Wickhammersley cannot stop the takedown and only catches Sarkisian in half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Sarkisian attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:29) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 5 - 03:56) Sarkisian attempts the mount. (Rd 5 - 03:56) Wickhammersley tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Sarkisian tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Sarkisian gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Wickhammersley has to tap out! (Rd 5 - 03:09) By submission, the winner is Armen Sarkisian! (Rd 5 - 03:09) Armen Sarkisian books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Armen 'A-Game' Sarkisian defeats Nimrod 'The Tall Guy' Wickhammersley (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:51 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Armen Sarkisian gives a name-check to everyone at Gothenburg Submission Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Armen Sarkisian calls it a fantastic fight, a career highlight, and says that he hopes to fans enjoyed it. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (13-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, England, Favorite: -590) vs. "The Crusher" Mugur Boc (12-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Tighina, Moldova, Underdog: +470) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur takes on 'The Crusher' Mugur Boc in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Marianne Froth, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Kapur moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Boc into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Kapur steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:45) A quick flurry of three punches from Kapur sees all of them hit home and then he hits Boc with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:23) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Kapur comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Kapur steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 03:55) Kapur lands one of three quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Kapur comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Boc throws a counter right but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Kapur comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing two of them, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Kapur forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Boc lands a right hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Kapur can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a crunching spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:59) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Kapur counters a left hand with a superb head kick! (Rd 1 - 02:52) It's a knock out! Boc is down and out! (Rd 1 - 02:52) By knock out, the winner is Rav Kapur! (Rd 1 - 02:52) Rav Kapur has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur defeats 'The Crusher' Mugur Boc (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Rav Kapur praises his team at London Kick Boxing Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he is really happy with the finish and that he knew as soon as it landed that it was a fight-ender. MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Carter "The Kiwi" Potter (22-4, 1-0 CTC, From: New Zealand, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Carter 'The Kiwi' Potter takes on 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Potter must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Fujii attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Potter hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Fujii uses a left jab but Potter avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:23) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 03:54) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Fujii comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Potter scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Fujii throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Potter avoids them all. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Fujii comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Fujii avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Fujii comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Potter hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:40) A jab is wide from Fujii, but then he catches Potter with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Fujii moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Potter into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Fujii moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Fujii lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Potter misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fujii comes in with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:27) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:58) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Potter talks a little trash. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Fujii steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Fujii steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Fujii can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Potter looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Fujii simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Fujii can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Backing off, Potter looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt! (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Fujii, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Potter misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Fujii nails a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Fujii hits a couple of minor left hands, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:10) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Potter lands a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Fujii lands a one-two. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Fujii moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Fujii can't connect with a jab, but then hits Potter with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:43) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Potter lands a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:43) Fujii scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:31) For the first time, Fujii is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 03:22) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Potter misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fujii comes in with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Fujii hits a pair of jabs and also lands a left hook to the body. Potter connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Potter misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Fujii hits a left jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Potter looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Fujii simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 02:23) Fujii lands a left hand and then lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 2 - 02:23) Potter collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 2 - 02:14) By knock out, the winner is Kanezane Fujii! (Rd 2 - 02:14) Kanezane Fujii has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii defeats Carter 'The Kiwi' Potter (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:46 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Kanezane Fujii thanks everyone connected to J1 Circle for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he jokingly throws out a few names before saying that a fight against Christopher Sharp would make a lot of sense. Attendance: 668 Gate Reciepts: $86,339 Sponsorship: $36,617 Ad Revenue: $1,301,206 Merchandise: $5,476 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $163,036) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Kanezane Fujii $6,608 Carter Potter $13,530 Rav Kapur $22,861 Mugur Boc $2,901 KotN: Kapur: $5,000 Armen Sarkisian $57,866 Nimrod Wickhammersley $16,890 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Aleksander Ivanov $4,465 Souleymane Ya Konan $3,026 Mason Archer $6,970 Lee Chavis $2,017 Pai Cheng $7,858 Ikuhisa Tamura $4,413 SotN: Cheng: $5,000 Jozef Jankowski $2,858 Fatuma Roy $4,538 Giovanni de Matos $3,037 Sylvester Collins $3,198 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $29,695 Profit: $1,227,899 Critical Rating: 74% Commercial Rating: 69% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +3.0% 17.5% (Low Level National) USA +2.4% 23.0% (Low Level National) UK +4.0% 94.4% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.0% 4.5% (Low Level National) Australia +2.0% 96.6% (High Level Regional) Japan +3.2% 15.0% (Low Level National) Asia +1.8% 3.8% (Low Level National) Russia +1.3% 85.8% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.0% 96.4% (High Level Regional) South America +2.8% 12.6% (Low Level National) Central America +1.3% 87.8% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.3% 83.3% (High Level Regional) News - CTC Featherweight fighter David James Diggle has confirmed he will no longer be training at Halvorsen's. He said publicly that he enjoyed training there, but the arrangement was always temporary and it's time to move on. - CTC Lightweight fighter Carl Chenoweth is now training at Bear Pit, as he prepares for whatever awaits him following the end of the championship tournaments. He will not be staying with the camp long-term, and is training there to keep his training methods fresh. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 5, 2023 Author Share Posted November 5, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Hiro Arai (22-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Paulie "Blood Eagle" Albarado (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +950) Hiro Arai is one of Japan's few major players in the Heavyweight division, a very good kick boxer whose fists come loaded with knock out power and who also has a solid wrestling background that allows him, unlike most kick boxers, to function well if the fight ends up at close range. After years of promise, 2001 proved to be his breakout year, he won the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Grand Prix in impressive fashion and then took Hassan Fezzik to the absolute limit in a war for the Heavyweight title. He is coming off a third round submission victory over Hayden Ellery in the second round of the tournament. Paulie Albarado is a Mexican Heavyweight who is best known for appearing on the second season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show (although it was a short stint, he was eliminated in the first round by eventual winner Sam Hoynes). A grinder who wears down opponents with stifling top control, he has remained in the division post-COTT. He won by Unanimous Decision over Felipe Luiz Rosa in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Gaby Corrales in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gyokusho Fujimoto vs. Kurt McDonald in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (14-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -910) vs. Sanraku Kawabata (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +720) Murilo Satinho is one of the fastest rising stars on the Heavyweight scene. A naturally big guy with awesome power and some of the scariest ground and pound ever seen in MMA, he also has the agility and cardio of a much smaller man. Seemingly without weakness, he could be one of the greats. A dominating presence in FLB, where he was an undefeated Heavyweight champion, he was a star signing for ALPHA-1 in the late summer of 2001. He won by first round knock out over Paulo Boas in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Ozzy Bintley in the second round of the tournament. Sanraku Kawabata comes to MMA from a Judo background, and is a dangerous opponent if he can get hold of an opponent but his shoddy stand-up is a major source of weakness. ALPHA-1 signed him to their notoriously shallow Heavyweight division in 2001. He won by first round submission over Mitch Woodburn in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Deverill Butt in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gladstone Lopes vs. Fritz Phipps in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Gyokusho "Fujizilla" Fujimoto (13-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -360) vs. Kurt "Chopper" McDonald (11-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Underdog: +280) Gyokusho Fujimoto is a fast rising prospect who looks set to be the next big Japanese Heavyweight star, and elite level kick boxer who has damaging power in both his hands and feet. Boasting a truly excellent sprawl that makes him very hard to take to the ground, he has the potential to be a major factor in the Heavyweight rankings. He challenged for the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight title in June 1999, but was defeated by the legendary Hassan Fezzik. He won by third round TKO over Oldano Kalil in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Jean-Pierre Richelleau in the second round of the tournament. Kurt McDonald is a Heavyweight who looks like he may be one of the stars of the future. Noted for his big punching power and absolutely devastating leg kicks (from where his nickname arises), he is also an accomplished wrestler. He is a very difficult fighter to stop. After generating a buzz for himself while working in Europe for SIGMA, he moved to the big leagues of GAMMA in January 1999. He won by third round knock out over Chuck Dooley in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Kerlon Guerra de Bastos in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hiro Arai vs. Paulie Albarado in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Brazilian Bomber" Gladstone Lopes (18-2-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -350) vs. "The Not So Gentle Giant" Fritz Phipps (11-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +270) Gladstone Lopes is a kick boxer by trade and is well respected for his raw punching power and killer leg kicks. However, he is far from a one-dimensional striker as he also has a very underrated grappling game too. After a few matches in FLB he came on the radar of GAMMA, who signed him in December 1998. Promoted heavily from day one, he had his first Heavyweight title shot in 2000, and despite many predictions from the media that he would win, he fell in defeat to James Foster for his first pro loss. He won by Unanimous Decision over Kevin Portman in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Linton Renn in the second round of the tournament. Fritz Phipps is a big slugger from Manchester, who likes to load up his right hand and swing, but also has a very underrated wrestling game too. His most potent weapon, however, is his nasty ground and pound, few survive if they end up with Phipps on top of them with space to start throwing bombs. Phipps suffered his first pro defeat in May 1999 at BCF: Kane vs. Hansen, getting beaten by Percy Catcher, but has since gone on to get his career back on track. He won by second round knock out over Terry Bull in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Gerson Mauricio in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Murilo Satinho vs. Sanraku Kawabata in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Elzo Alves Moura (16-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -660) vs. Christopher "The Knife" Sharp (37-15, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +520) Elzo Alves Moura is a very tough customer, who has the twin threats of being able to knock opponents out with his powerful hands or submit them with his Jiu-Jitsu prowess. He has very few weaknesses, making him one of the most dangerous Heavyweights around. He was the very first FLB Heavyweight champion, but lost the belt, and the subsequent rematch, to Murilo Satinho. Now a regular with CTC and in his prime, many expect him to do well. He won by second round submission over Tadasu Tsukahara in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Antonio Santos in the second round of the tournament. Christopher Sharp is the "biggest MMA star that never was", an elite wrestler who could toss opponents around like rag dolls, everyone felt he was going to be the poster boy for the sport. He fizzled out though, primarily because of his glass chin and poor striking, and by the time GAMMA started becoming big he was already an afterthought. He returned to the limelight in 1999, rejoining GAMMA for an unlikely attempt at a career rebirth having worked hard on his striking on the local circuit. He won by second round TKO over Libor Pudil in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Jacco Landeweerd in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Randall Donnelly vs. Vitor de Melo in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (7-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Favorite: -390) vs. "The Urban Cowboy" Steve Mason (13-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +310) Morgan Wakarewarewa is a massive New Zealander, a promising young Heavyweight who could be one of the stars of the future. A hugely powerful beast of a fighter who can manhandle most opponents with ease, he also has naturally heavy hands. A resident of England since 1996, he went 5-0 on the local circuit before being picked up by BCF at the tail end of 2001. He won by first round TKO over Aston Merryman in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Tim Boyer in the second round of the tournament. Steve Mason is a rising star of the Heavyweight division, a former kick boxer who possesses dangerous strikes and also has some underrated ground and pound. Having racked up a perfect 11-0 record on the local scene, GAMMA brought him in to take part in the Clash of the Titans TV show. He was eliminated at the quarter-final stage by eventual winner Sam Hoynes in the "battle of the cowboys". He made a disappointing full debut towards the end of 2001, getting tapped out with ease by Antonio Rimando. He won by third round TKO over Shing Lai in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Darius Best in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ed Bensson vs. Sam Hoynes in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Swedish Predator" Ed Bensson (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #118, Underdog: +620) vs. "The Dallas Cowboy" Sam Hoynes (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -780) Ed Bensson is a lanky Swedish kick boxer, who is always in great shape and could well be a major player down the line. Fighting at Heavyweight, the 6'7" striker is particularly adept at using his height to his advantage by delivering killer knee strikes. He won by first round TKO over Tank Manu'a in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Reynolds Baer in the second round of the tournament. Sam Hoynes is a big cowboy, a tough Heavyweight fighter who came to fame when he won the second season of GAMMA Clash of the Titans reality TV show, earning a guaranteed five fight contract in the process. A solid wrestler with some nasty ground and pound and underrated submissions, he is one for the future. Smartly, he has joined the Halvorsen's team since his career making COTT experience and that is bound to take him to the next level. He won by first round submission over Lachlan Bowen in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Stjepan Andric in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Morgan Wakarewarewa vs. Steve Mason in the Fourth Round. CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Dangerous" Randall Donnelly (15-8-1NC, 1-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #62, Underdog: +230) vs. Vitor de Melo (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #94, Favorite: -300) Randall Donnelly is big and strong, and size alone makes him a threat to opponents. He likes to get in close and grapple, but also has big canned hams for hands and so can deliver knock out blows at times. He fought for GAMMA for a few years, but was cut in 2000 after going on a three fight losing run, although in his defence he was paired with some absolute killers during that time. He won by first round TKO over Barry Strachan in the first round of the tournament, before losing by first round TKO to Terron Cabal in the second round of the tournament, he was allowed move forward in the bracket when Cabal failed a drug test. Vitor de Melo is a physically intimidating Heavyweight from Brazil who nobody can take lightly. He has devastating power in his hands and is not shy about using it. As well as his knock out threat, de Melo has extremely underrated wrestling skills and some vicious ground and pound at his disposal. He won by third round knock out over Kozue Amori in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Nelson Kenney in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Elzo Alves Moura vs. Christopher Sharp in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Hiro Arai (244 lbs) vs. Paulie Albarado (265 lbs) Murilo Satinho (265 lbs) vs. Sanraku Kawabata (265 lbs) Gyokusho Fujimoto (248 lbs) vs. Kurt McDonald (265 lbs) Gladstone Lopes (265 lbs) vs. Fritz Phipps (245 lbs) Elzo Alves Moura (244 lbs) vs. Christopher Sharp (265 lbs) Morgan Wakarewarewa (252 lbs) vs. Steve Mason (242 lbs) Ed Bensson (252 lbs) vs. Sam Hoynes (249 lbs) Randall Donnelly (239 lbs) vs. Vitor de Melo (251 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 104 Full Fight Card HW: Hiro Arai vs. Paulie Albarado HW: Murilo Satinho vs. Sanraku Kawabata HW: Gyokusho Fujimoto vs. Kurt McDonald HW: Gladstone Lopes vs. Fritz Phipps HW: Elzo Alves Moura vs. Christopher Sharp HW: Morgan Wakarewarewa vs. Steve Mason HW: Ed Bensson vs. Sam Hoyes HW: Randall Donnelly vs. Vitor de Melo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 9, 2023 Author Share Posted November 9, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, April 2003 Live From Ottawa, Ontario MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Dangerous" Randall Donnelly (15-8-1NC, 1-0-1NC CTC, From: Portland, Oregon, Underdog: +230) vs. Vitor de Melo (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Favorite: -300) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is 'Dangerous' Randall Donnelly facing Vitor de Melo. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) de Melo steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Donnelly manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:50) de Melo throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:38) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Donnelly misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a powerful right hook! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Donnelly is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 04:33) de Melo senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:33) de Melo pounds away with rights, Donnelly is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 1 - 04:33) Referee Stanley Wright is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:17) Vitor de Melo takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 1 - 04:17) Vitor de Melo moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Vitor de Melo defeats 'Dangerous' Randall Donnelly (TKO (Strikes) in 0:43 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Vitor de Melo gives a name-check to everyone at Combat Team Curitiba, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he has a lot of respect for the skills of Giovanni de Matos and that he thinks it'd be a great fight. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Swedish Predator" Ed Bensson (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Underdog: +620) vs. "The Dallas Cowboy" Sam Hoynes (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Dallas, Texas, Favorite: -780) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Swedish Predator' Ed Bensson taking on 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Bensson lands two right hands, but Hoynes avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 04:13) A jab is wide from Bensson, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Hoynes. (Rd 1 - 04:00) A jab lands from Bensson, but Hoynes avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Hoynes had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Bensson hits a right jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Moving around, Hoynes is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Bensson fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Bensson hits two right jabs and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Bensson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Hoynes with a left hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Bensson looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Hoynes looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Bensson simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Bensson fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Hoynes hits a tentative right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:40) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Bensson. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Bensson throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Hoynes moves in fast and shoots on Bensson. (Rd 1 - 00:59) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Hoynes tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Bensson can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Hoynes gains side control. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Bensson. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Hoynes shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:52) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Hoynes attempts to kimura Bensson from side control. (Rd 2 - 04:42) Bensson stops Hoynes from applying it. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Hoynes attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Bensson stops Hoynes from applying it. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Hoynes tries to lock Bensson in an armbar. (Rd 2 - 03:36) Bensson doesn't allow the armbar to be applied. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Hoynes starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 03:02) He can't get the mount as Bensson rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Hoynes attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Bensson defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Bensson tries to get Hoynes off his back. (Rd 2 - 01:49) The turn is well executed, and Bensson is able to twist around and get on top in guard. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Bensson throws a few left hands to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Hoynes reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Bensson pulls his arm free, brilliantly moving to side control in the same moment. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Bensson throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Hoynes struggles and does well, managing to get full guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Hoynes, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Bensson looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Hoynes had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Bensson can't connect with a jab, but then catches Hoynes with a beautiful left kick to the head. (Rd 3 - 04:31) That last shot may have done some damage, Hoynes is backing off and looks totally dazed! (Rd 3 - 04:31) Bensson acts fast, moving in and flooring Hoynes with a left hand to the jaw! (Rd 3 - 04:20) Bensson knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Hoynes, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 3 - 04:20) Bensson pounds away with left hands and Hoynes is in big trouble! (Rd 3 - 04:05) Hoynes shows great composure by keeping his nerve and sweeping Bensson as he rains down strikes! A scramble for position results. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Hoynes ends up in half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Hoynes pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 3 - 03:39) In half guard, Hoynes throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bensson guessing. (Rd 3 - 03:14) Hoynes fires away with punches, but Bensson deals with them fairly well. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Hoynes looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Hoynes is too skilled for Bensson, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Hoynes tries to lock Bensson in an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Bensson defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Hoynes tries to lock Bensson in an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Bensson doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Hoynes attempts a kimura. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Bensson blocks it. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Hoynes fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Hoynes attempts an armbar. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Bensson stops Hoynes from applying it. (Rd 3 - 00:14) Hoynes pounds away with rights and Bensson is eating some heavy shots! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 3 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Hoynes 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Hoynes up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:47) Bensson moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:47) A tentative jab from Hoynes lands. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Bensson throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Bensson connects with a jab, but Hoynes evades a big left punch. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Taking a few gulps of breath, Bensson is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:09) A punch from Bensson fails to land. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Hoynes gets hold of Bensson. (Rd 4 - 03:56) Using his wrestling skills, Hoynes is trying to push Bensson up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:56) Bensson ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:44) Looking for a takedown, Hoynes drops down and gets hold of a leg. Bensson remains standing on the other foot, leaning against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:44) In one slick motion, Hoynes trips Bensson down to the mat! Great move! Bensson is left flat on his back. (Rd 4 - 03:25) On his back, Bensson watches as Hoynes comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. (Rd 4 - 03:25) Bensson tries to get free, but Hoynes is able to secure side control. (Rd 4 - 03:06) Hoynes looks to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 03:06) Hoynes takes the back instead, Bensson rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Hoynes attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Bensson doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 4 - 02:04) Bensson attempts to turn and get Hoynes off his back. (Rd 4 - 02:04) Bensson turns Hoynes over, then twists so that he ends up on top in guard. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Bensson keeps very tight to Hoynes and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Securing an arm, Hoynes then brings his legs up and tries to lock Bensson in a triangle choke. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Bensson gets caught by the triangle, and it's deep...there's no alternative but to tap out! (Rd 4 - 00:55) 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes takes the win by submission! (Rd 4 - 00:55) Sam Hoynes advances in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes defeats 'Swedish Predator' Ed Bensson (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 4:05 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Sam Hoynes gives a name-check to everyone at Halvorsen's, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Sam Hoynes gives a show of respect to his opponent. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (7-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Christchurch, New Zealand, Favorite: -390) vs. "The Urban Cowboy" Steve Mason (13-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Underdog: +310) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa takes on 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:51) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Mason moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Wakarewarewa into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Wakarewarewa hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Mason hits a left jab and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:52) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Mason doesn't connect with a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Wakarewarewa finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Mason scores with a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Wakarewarewa lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:04) Mason connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 02:41) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Wakarewarewa sees a head kick coming and counters with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Mason throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Wakarewarewa gets hold of Mason, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Wakarewarewa hits Mason with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Wakarewarewa uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Mason. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Using his wrestling skills, Wakarewarewa is trying to push Mason up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Wakarewarewa manages it and controls Mason up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Wakarewarewa smothers Mason against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Wakarewarewa has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:05) He lifts Mason up and grounds him with a suplex. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Mason gives up his back off the takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Wakarewarewa tries to finish Mason off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Mason doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Wakarewarewa blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Wakarewarewa tries to put Mason in a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Mason doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Wakarewarewa took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Mason forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Wakarewarewa misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Mason throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Mason comes forward, walking down Wakarewarewa. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Wakarewarewa manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Mason can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Mason comes forward, walking down Wakarewarewa. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Wakarewarewa fires off a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Mason uses a left jab but Wakarewarewa avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:00) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Mason comes forward. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Wakarewarewa hit two counter left hands. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Mason uses a left jab but Wakarewarewa avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Mason is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Mason comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Mason confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Mason can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Mason steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Wakarewarewa lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Mason opens Wakarewarewa up with a feint. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Mason can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Wakarewarewa with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 02:34) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Mason steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Wakarewarewa hit a counter left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Mason throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Wakarewarewa avoids them all. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Mason stalks forward, pressuring Wakarewarewa. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Mason steps into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Wakarewarewa falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Mason throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 01:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:24) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Mason misses a couple of jabs and also misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Mason deals with two punches without issue, his guard remains solid. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Mason moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Wakarewarewa into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Mason avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 01:00) Mason throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Wakarewarewa avoids them all. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Mason forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Wakarewarewa lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Mason can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Wakarewarewa with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:21) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Mason lands a left hook. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Wakarewarewa hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Wakarewarewa. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Wakarewarewa up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Wakarewarewa slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Mason moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Wakarewarewa into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Wakarewarewa hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Mason lands a left jab but Wakarewarewa evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Mason is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Wakarewarewa comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Wakarewarewa gets the takedown! Mason pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Wakarewarewa pounds away but Mason deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Wakarewarewa leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Mason. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Wakarewarewa begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 03:26) Mason can't do anything about the pass, and is left under side control. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Wakarewarewa throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Mason tries to pull guard on Wakarewarewa but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Wakarewarewa throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Wakarewarewa throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:23) Mason tries to move to guard, but Wakarewarewa doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Mason is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Wakarewarewa attempts an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Mason blocks it. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Wakarewarewa blocks Mason as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:30) With no progress being made, referee Stanley Wright brings the fighters back to their feet. (Rd 3 - 00:21) A punch from Mason fails to land. (Rd 3 - 00:15) With a clear opportunity, Wakarewarewa is able to move in fast and clinch with Mason. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Wakarewarewa has gotten hold of Mason and may be looking for a suplex. (Rd 3 - 00:09) A wicked suplex sends Mason crashing to the ground, onto his back and under side control! (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Wakarewarewa. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Mason needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:55) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Mason misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Wakarewarewa tries a right hook but misses. (Rd 4 - 04:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Wakarewarewa dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Wakarewarewa is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 03:51) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 03:51) Mason misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Wakarewarewa attacks with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Mason is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! (Rd 4 - 03:38) Wakarewarewa acts fast, moving in and flooring Mason with a right hand to the jaw! (Rd 4 - 03:26) Wakarewarewa starts pounding away on Mason, looking to finish him off! (Rd 4 - 03:26) Wakarewarewa pounds away with rights, Mason is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 4 - 03:26) The referee jumps in and saves Mason from taking any more shots! (Rd 4 - 03:12) By TKO, the winner is Morgan Wakarewarewa! (Rd 4 - 03:12) Morgan Wakarewarewa moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa defeats 'The Urban Cowboy' Steve Mason (TKO (Strikes) in 1:48 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Morgan Wakarewarewa gives a name-check to everyone at KO Fighters, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Morgan Wakarewarewa gives a show of respect to his opponent. There's not doubt that Morgan Wakarewarewa benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Elzo Alves Moura (16-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Favorite: -660) vs. Christopher "The Knife" Sharp (37-15, 2-0 CTC, From: Erie, Pennsylvania, Underdog: +520) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Elzo Alves Moura battles Christopher 'The Knife' Sharp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Sharp is probably at least 20lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Moura to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Coming forward, Sharp is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Moura can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Moura lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:23) A jab hits home from Moura and then he lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:23) Sharp collapses, that shot knocked him out! (Rd 1 - 04:08) Elzo Alves Moura takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 1 - 04:08) Elzo Alves Moura advances in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Elzo Alves Moura defeats Christopher 'The Knife' Sharp (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:52 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Elzo Alves Moura praises his team at House of Pain, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Brazilian Bomber" Gladstone Lopes (18-2-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Favorite: -350) vs. "The Not So Gentle Giant" Fritz Phipps (11-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Manchester, England, Underdog: +270) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Brazilian Bomber' Gladstone Lopes against 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Stewart Morecambe, Gregory C. James, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:46) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Phipps doesn't connect with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Lopes uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Phipps backs off until pressed against the cage and covers up, clearly rocked! Lopes immediately advances, sensing that this is a chance to end the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:39) Lopes unleashes a right high kick but Phipps ducks under it. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Phipps manages to clear his head and circle away from the cage, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 04:15) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Lopes comes forward. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Phipps hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Lopes throws a three-punch combo but Phipps defends against all of them. (Rd 1 - 03:35) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Lopes misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 1 - 03:17) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Phipps misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Lopes comes in with a jab and a leg kick that misses. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Phipps is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Lopes scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:39) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Phipps uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Lopes uses a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:19) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Lopes lands a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Phipps connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Phipps hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Lopes scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:12) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:50) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Lopes dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Lopes is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 1 - 00:32) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 00:15) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Phipps lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:15) Lopes misses a jab but scores with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Lopes, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Lopes hits a left jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Phipps hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Lopes misses a jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Phipps scores with a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Phipps misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:04) Lopes hits a jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:40) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Phipps misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Lopes comes in with a pair of jabs that are followed by a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Lopes stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Clinched with Lopes, Phipps looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Lopes blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Phipps looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Phipps doesn't get it, Lopes blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Phipps separates from Lopes and we're back to a stand-off. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Lopes appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Taking a few gulps of breath, Phipps is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 02:31) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:31) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Phipps has a right hand blocked. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Lopes doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Phipps misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Lopes to attack with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Lopes clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Clinched with Lopes, Phipps looks to try and take him down. (Rd 2 - 02:12) Phipps has the takedown and gets side control from it. (Rd 2 - 02:00) Phipps throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Lopes tries to pull guard on Phipps but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:26) In side control, Phipps catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Lopes tries to move to guard, but Phipps doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Phipps throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Phipps blocks Lopes as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Lopes doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Phipps fires off some rights, but Lopes isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Phipps 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:45) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 04:22) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Lopes uses a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:22) Phipps finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Lopes clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Clinched with Lopes, Phipps looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Phipps can't get the takedown as Lopes wrestles his way into a dominant position. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Lopes tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:55) It doesn't work, Phipps defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 03:35) With control of the clinch, Lopes tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:35) The takedown doesn't work, Phipps blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Clinched with Lopes, Phipps looks to try and take him down. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Lopes cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. (Rd 3 - 02:58) Phipps pounds away, but Lopes calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Lopes tries to sweep Phipps but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Phipps fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 02:00) Lopes tries to sweep Phipps but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 3 - 01:36) In half guard, Phipps begins working to get side control. (Rd 3 - 01:36) Lopes tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Phipps manages to come out on top, with Lopes pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:11) Phipps fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Phipps blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 3 - 00:29) From the looks of things, I don't think Lopes has much energy left. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Phipps unloads with big right hands, but Lopes is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Lopes tries to sweep Phipps but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 00:05) Phipps fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Phipps, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Phipps. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:49) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Phipps scores with a left hook. Lopes scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:40) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:40) Phipps tries to take Lopes down. (Rd 4 - 04:40) The takedown is successful, Lopes pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Phipps doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Phipps looks to get past the guard. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Lopes can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Phipps throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Phipps blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Phipps throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 02:22) Lopes tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 02:05) Phipps pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 4 - 01:46) Lopes tries to sweep Phipps but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Phipps looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 4 - 01:35) Lopes fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 01:22) The scramble ends with both fighters back on their feet, facing each other. (Rd 4 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Phipps lands a one-two. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Lopes doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:40) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:40) Lopes nails a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:40) Phipps uses a left jab and also lands cleanly with a powerful straight right! (Rd 4 - 00:28) Lopes looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Lopes wobbles, then falls! (Rd 4 - 00:28) Phipps starts pounding away on Lopes, looking to finish him off! (Rd 4 - 00:28) Phipps unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Lopes. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Phipps pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Phipps. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Lopes realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:54) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Phipps tries to take Lopes down. (Rd 5 - 04:30) The takedown is completed, Lopes is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 04:10) Phipps tries to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 04:10) Lopes finds his opponent too skilled, and Phipps passes guard into side control. (Rd 5 - 03:34) Phipps pounds away on Lopes, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 5 - 03:17) From the looks of things, I don't think Phipps has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 03:17) Lopes tries to pull guard on Phipps but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 03:01) Phipps looks to get a mount. (Rd 5 - 03:01) Lopes doesn't let Phipps get the mount, and so he remains at side control. (Rd 5 - 02:36) Lopes tries to move to guard, but Phipps doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Looking to catch his breath, Phipps is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Phipps fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 5 - 01:31) Lopes tries to pull guard on Phipps but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 01:18) Phipps pounds away on Lopes but can't land anything significant. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Phipps blocks Lopes as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 5 - 00:40) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 5 - 00:28) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Lopes uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked. Phipps lands a one-two. (Rd 5 - 00:17) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:17) Phipps attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Lopes on the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:17) Phipps doesn't get the trip, Lopes instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Lopes tries to take Phipps down. (Rd 5 - 00:05) Phipps stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Phipps, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Stewart Morecambe has scored it 48-47 Lopes. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Gregory C. James: 48-47 Phipps. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has scored it 48-47 Phipps. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps is the winner by split decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps advances in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps defeats 'The Brazilian Bomber' Gladstone Lopes (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Fritz Phipps thanks everyone connected to KO Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Fritz Phipps says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Gladstone Lopes. CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Gyokusho "Fujizilla" Fujimoto (13-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -360) vs. Kurt "Chopper" McDonald (11-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Auckland, New Zealand, Underdog: +280) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto squaring off with Kurt 'Chopper' McDonald. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Edward Wilde, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Fujimoto attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:50) McDonald throws a counter right but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Fujimoto hits two left jabs and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:28) McDonald misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fujimoto attacks with quick jabs that are followed by a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:54) McDonald misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fujimoto attacks with a few quick left jabs that are followed by a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 03:32) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Fujimoto throws four quick punches and lands one of them but only finds gloves with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:32) McDonald scores with a great left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Fujimoto can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Fujimoto shows his great head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past two punches. (Rd 1 - 02:42) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:42) McDonald misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fujimoto comes in with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:15) That last shot may have done some damage, McDonald is backing off and looks totally dazed! (Rd 1 - 02:15) A big right hand from Fujimoto drops McDonald! (Rd 1 - 02:04) Fujimoto moves in quickly, kneeling beside McDonald and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 1 - 02:04) Fujimoto pounds away on McDonald, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 1 - 02:04) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 01:50) Gyokusho Fujimoto takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 1 - 01:50) Gyokusho Fujimoto books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto defeats Kurt 'Chopper' McDonald (TKO (Strikes) in 3:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Gyokusho Fujimoto thanks everyone connected to J1 Circle for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He gave a charismatic performance. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (14-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -910) vs. Sanraku Kawabata (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +720) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Urso Grande' Murilo Satinho takes on Sanraku Kawabata in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Satinho ignores the offer of a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Kawabata looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Satinho simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Satinho can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Kawabata with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Satinho throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Satinho lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Circling, Kawabata clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Satinho throws a punch but Kawabata avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Kawabata moves in fast and clinches with Satinho. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Kawabata is trying to push Satinho so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Kawabata doesn't manage it though, Satinho defended it well. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Satinho attempts to pick Kawabata up for a slam. (Rd 1 - 03:32) He gets Kawabata up! Satinho slams him down, ending up in guard. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Satinho rocks Kawabata with a crunching elbow to the skull! (Rd 1 - 02:58) Satinho drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Kawabata. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Satinho drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Kawabata. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Satinho fires away with elbow strikes and Kawabata takes several shots that threaten to end the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:28) The referee jumps in and stops the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:28) I think referee Harry A. Bierce was slow to react, that should have been stopped earlier. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Murilo Satinho takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 1 - 02:13) Murilo Satinho books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Urso Grande' Murilo Satinho defeats Sanraku Kawabata (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Murilo Satinho thanks his sponsors, all of the fans who turned out to support him, and also God for giving him the power to win. MAIN EVENT CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Hiro Arai (22-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Paulie "Blood Eagle" Albarado (8-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Toluca, Mexico, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Hiro Arai battles Paulie 'Blood Eagle' Albarado in the CTC Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Stewart Morecambe, Gregory C. James, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Arai is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 20lbs. That may be decisive. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Albarado scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 04:46) A jab hits home from Arai and then he hits Albarado with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Arai steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Albarado hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Arai can't connect with a jab, but then hits Albarado with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Arai lands a jab and then hits Albarado with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Arai can't connect with a jab, but then catches Albarado with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Arai confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Arai hits a left hand, but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Albarado lands a pair of tentative jabs. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Stepping in, Arai throws three quick punches, three of which land, and then hits Albarado with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Arai can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Albarado with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Albarado lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Arai lands a left hand and then lands a hard low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Albarado wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Arai lands a jab and then hits Albarado with a beautiful right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 02:08) Albarado is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 02:00) By knock out, the winner is Hiro Arai! (Rd 1 - 02:00) Hiro Arai advances in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Hiro Arai defeats Paulie 'Blood Eagle' Albarado (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Hiro Arai gives a name-check to everyone at Dragon's Lair Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Watching replays of the finish, Arai says he's really happy with it and that it landed perfectly, a testament to his training. Attendance: 734 Gate Reciepts: $94,870 Sponsorship: $36,525 Ad Revenue: $1,215,391 Merchandise: $5,676 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $133,665) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Hiro Arai $41,296 Paulie Albarado $1,890 Murilo Satinho $7,322 Sanraku Kawabata $2,144 Gyokusho Fujimoto $6,608 Kurt McDonald $3,026 Fritz Phipps $2,678 Gladstone Lopes $3,026 Elzo Alves Moura $16,429 Christopher Sharp $3,152 KotN: Moura: $5,000 Perf: Moura: $5,000 Morgan Wakarewarewa $3,214 Steve Mason $3,152 Sam Hoynes $19,644 Ed Bensson $10,126 FotN: Both: $10,000 SotN: Hoynes: $5,000 Vitor de Melo $7,678 Randall Donnelly $2,280 Perf: de Melo: $5,000 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $33,459 Profit: $1,176,330 Critical Rating: 73% Commercial Rating: 70% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +3.0% 20.5% (Low Level National) USA +2.4% 25.4% (Low Level National) UK +3.2% 97.6% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.8% 6.3% (Low Level National) Australia +2.0% 98.6% (High Level Regional) Japan +3.6% 18.6% (Low Level National) Asia +1.8% 5.6% (Low Level National) Russia +1.3% 87.1% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.0% 98.4% (High Level Regional) South America +2.8% 15.4% (Low Level National) Central America +1.3% 89.1% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.3% 84.6% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 101, and Nadir Mendes Ferreira tested positive for recreational drugs, following his loss to Mitchell Bryan. He will be suspended for a year by the athletic comission. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 102, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Lightweight fighter Sukarno has stopped training at Dojo of Zui Quan. Although he enjoyed a lot of success in his time with the team, it was always a temporary relationship, and he never considered making it a long-term alliance. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Zvonimir Asanovic has confirmed that he will be training at Euro Team Thunder as he prepares for his CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Fifth Round fight against Nicolai Mickiewicz. He is going to enjoy being challenged with fresh training methods and techniques, and hopes that will result in a win in his next fight. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Sho Kitabatake is going to be training at Top Team Japan, and will be backed by the team for his next fight. He will not be staying with the camp long-term, but is trying something different to keep his training methods fresh and interesting. - CTC Bantamweight fighter Jez Worplesdon has confirmed that he will be training with Evolution MMA as he prepares for his CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Mako Day, and may stick around if things go well. He wants to work toward improving his wrestling while he's with the team. - CTC Featherweight fighter Wallace Everett confirms that he will no longer be training at Halvorsen's going forward, and said that the arrangement was always short-term and it was time to move on and freshen up his training. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Suzanne Elder has announced that she will be training Lady Shiva's as she prepares for her CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Taniko Uchiyama. She is not planning on being there long-term, but is hoping to improve her striking game a lot while she's there. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Rodolfo Camara confirms that he will now be training with Combat Team Curitiba as he prepares for his CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Donnie Wang, and will be making the team his long-term base of operations. He has said that he wants to improve his wrestling ability with the team. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Christopher Sharp will no longer be training with Mean Machines following his starching at the hands of Elzo Alves Moura. He is looking to freshen up his training methods, and expects the change of scenery to invigorate him. - GAMMA has signed a deal with subscription service Sports America to broadcast 6 shows. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows British Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 4, April 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Louie Sullivan vs. Ryan Fenniman KO of the Night: Reynolds Baer (vs. Mark Bicknell) Submission of the Night: Doug Hansen (vs. George Astaire) Performance Bonus: Rupert Lennox vs. Sid Morgan Performance Bonus: Malloy Mahoney vs. Robert Darrell Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round (Round of 16) Armen Sarkisian vs. Jozef Jankowski Giovanni de Matos vs. Rav Kapur Mason Archer vs. Aleksander Ivanov Kanezane Fujii vs. Pai Cheng Hiro Arai vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto Murilo Satinho vs. Fritz Phipps Vitor de Melo vs. Elzo Alves Moura Morgan Wakarewarewa vs. Sam Hoynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Friday, Week 4, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The King of Ground and Pound" James Foster (38-4-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, -1200) vs. Massimiliano Locatelli (4-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Underdog: +950) James Foster is the face of North American MMA, whose combination of success in the cage and "All-American" look have made him a superstar and the most bankable commodity in the sport. A very good wrestler with an almost unstoppable double leg and nasty ground and pound. He may not be the most versatile or well-rounded fighter but he is very, very hard to beat. Critics argue that he has ruled over a pretty weak GAMMA Heavyweight division and that he'd struggle if he went to Japan, but his supporters would reply that he can only beat who they put in front of him, and he invariably does. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Taye Burnett in the second round of the tournament. Massimiliano Locatelli is a big powerhouse from Italy, who threat comes from his big cinderblock hands which are loaded with knock out power. He is physically strong enough to be hard to grapple with, even if his technique is poor, but his big weakness is on the ground where he is like a beached whale once put on his back. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Hanif Hussain in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Basil McCrystle vs. Stratos Papaioannou in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Unstoppable K" Kunimichi Kikuchi (30-5, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -1200) vs. Joey "Bulldog" Baddell (3-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +950) Kunimichi Kikuchi is a master of the clinch game, who is known for his ability to shut down opponents and grind out wins with his grappling. A master strategist, Japanese fans have warmed to his intelligent method of approaching fights even if he is often quite dull to watch. A former ALPHA-1 Heavyweight champion, a long career of hard-fought battles have definitely taken their toll on him and in recent years he has suffered more and more defeats. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Don Norman in the second round of the tournament. Joey Baddell is a young Texan fighter. Quite short for a Heavyweight at only six feet tall, he uses that to his advantage by basing his game around his low centre of gravity and fighting from underneath with intense close-up grappling. He was hired by GAMMA in the summer of 2001 to take part in the second season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans and made it all the way to the semi-finals, losing to eventual winner Sam Hoynes. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Chris Hollands in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Okura Ihara vs. Christopher Drew in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Stormin'" Norman Pike (19-7, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -910) vs. "Big Rig" Brent Rigger (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +720) Norman Pike is an ultra-tough Heavyweight, who learned to fight in the Canadian army. Although he is more than capable of standing and trading, his real strength is on the ground where his submission skills have helped him score multiple victories. Very small for a Heavyweight, he has long resisted dropping down a weight class. He was signed by GAMMA in 1999, but has struggled with the step up in competition level. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Helton Nascimento in the second round of the tournament. Brent Rigger is a Californian Heavyweight who has been studying Brazilian Jiu-JItsu for several years, he has been to the world championships on three occasions to represent the US, although he has never won a medal. Deciding to expand his horizons, he began training for MMA in 2001. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Juozas Skerla in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Khru Duangjan vs. Bastian Neske in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (37-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -1200) vs. Zhenya Golob (5-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +950) Grzegorz Boniek is a veteran Heavyweight fighter who has put together a great win-loss record over the years, albeit while fighting primarily on the fairly easy European scene. He is best known nowadays for his association with SIGMA where he is a former Heavyweight champion, reigning from August 1997 through to February 2000. He's clearly declining in skill now that he is on the wrong side of 35, but remains a challenging opponent for anyone. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Simon Youngman in the second round of the tournament. Zhenya Golob is a heavy-handed Bulgarian, who doesn't look particularly intimidating, especially not in the land of killers that is the Heavyweight weight class, but his power, grappling ability, and sheer heart mean that he is a big challenge for anyone to overcome. Having gone 4-0 on the local scene, albeit against weak competition, SIGMA signed the youngster to a contract to see how he'd do in their Heavyweight division. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Bienvenido Romulo in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Antonio Rimando vs. Oliver Fiderer in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (19-3, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -520) vs. Bastian Neske (7-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Underdog: +410) Khru Duangjan is perhaps the most violently entertaining Heavyweight in MMA to watch, and one of the most dangerous strikers in the sport due to his power, speed, and intensity. Rarely stopping, he comes on strong and fast and overwhelms his opponents. He is widely regarded as having the best chin in MMA, and has yet to be stopped or even floored in over 20 fights. Having earned a badass reputation against lesser competition on the local circuit, he was rewarded with an ALPHA-1 contract in 1998. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Olu Yolo in the second round of the tournament. Bastian Neske is a former Heavyweight boxer, who has now brought his heavy hands to MMA. Purely a puncher, he has little else in his game, a fact that makes him pretty predictable, but has enough stopping power that nobody can ever take him lightly. He joined SIGMA's Heavyweight division in early 2001 and has surprised many by showing real signs of improvement to his all-round game. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over John Fitzwallace in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Norman Pike vs. Brent Rigger in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Boxin'" Basil McCrystle (10-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +950) vs. Stratos "Atlas" Papaioannou (29-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -1200) Basil McCrystle is a former boxer, a Heavyweight who has decent hands but that is the sum total of his attacking options when it comes to MMA. His horrible wrestling and ground game mean he is wide open to anybody with even mediocre grappling skills. Promoters generally realize this though, usually pairing him with equally one-dimensional sluggers. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Clem Wolff in the second round of the tournament. Stratos Papaioannou is a tough competitor, a good wrestler who has surprisingly good submission skills at his disposal. He has racked up an excellent win-loss record over the years, although in reality a lot of his victories are over journeyman and weak opponents on the European circuit. Small for a Heavyweight, he nonetheless enjoyed a lot of success in SIGMA's top division before his age caught up with him and losses started to become more frequent. He has now dropped into CTC's Cruiserweight division to see if he can make one last run to end his career. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Dmitry Gomolov in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of James Foster vs. Massimiliano Locatelli in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Okura Ihara (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Underdog: +520) vs. Christopher Drew (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -660) Okura Ihara is a Heavyweight kick boxer who is known for his tendency to work the body with strikes, and is a solid enough competitor but doesn't really excel at striking to the point where he's likely to ever trouble the elite. He has been fighting for ALPHA-1 since early 2001. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Frank Analysis in the second round of the tournament. Christopher Drew is a bright Heavyweight prospect from England, a vicious striker who loves to stand and bang. One of the most intimidating men in MMA, his combination of striking power and powerful grappling makes him a very hard opponent to deal with. He joined BCF in 1999, having impressed in his first three fights on the local circuit, and has racked up a fine 4-1 record against very good opponents. He is coming off a second round knock out victory over Marcelo Boccoli in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Joey Baddell in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Underdog: +380) vs. Oliver Fiderer (11-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #44, Favorite: -480) Antonio Rimando is a BJJ black belt who is one of the most dangerous submission artists in the Heavyweight ranks, especially off his back. Such was his reputation that GAMMA signed him almost as soon as he turned pro, bringing him onto their Clash of the Titans reality TV show in order to build his name value with the casual fan. Making it to the second round, where he lost to Sylvester Collins, he made his proper GAMMA debut in October with a great win over Steve Mason. He won by second round submission over Jacob Barlee in the second round of the tournament. Oliver Fiderer is a powerhouse from Utah, who likes to use his physical strength by grabbing opponents and bullying them with his wrestling. His favorite position is to get on top of a downed opponent where he can either smother them or start throwing big right hands. His career began with ten straight wins on the regional circuit, although there are question marks over the quality of opposition that he faced, but he nonetheless looks to be a good prospect. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Quentin Beecraft in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Grzegorz Boniek vs. Zhenya Golob in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results James Foster (235 lbs) vs. Massimiliano Locatelli (235 lbs) Kunimichi Kikuchi (235 lbs) vs. Joey Baddell (235 lbs) Norman Pike (214 lbs) vs. Brent Rigger (214 lbs) Grzegorz Boniek (235 lbs) vs. Zhenya Golob (235 lbs) Khru Duangjan (222 lbs) vs. Bastian Neske (234 lbs) Basil McCrystle (235 lbs) vs. Stratos Papaioannou (210 lbs) Okura Ihara (224 lbs) vs. Christopher Drew (235 lbs) Antonio Rimando (235 lbs) vs. Oliver Fiderer (235 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 105 Full Fight Card CW: James Foster vs. Massimiliano Locatelli CW: Kunimichi Kikuchi vs. Joey Baddell CW: Norman Pike vs. Brent Rigger CW: Grzegorz Boniek vs. Zhenya Golob CW: Khru Duangjan vs. Bastian Neske CW: Basil McCrystle vs. Stratos Papaioannou CW: Okura Ihara vs. Christopher Drew CW: Antonio Rimando vs. Oliver Fiderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 Friday, Week 4, April 2003 Live From Gatineau, Quebec MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Phoenix, Arizona, Underdog: +380) vs. Oliver Fiderer (11-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Provo, Utah, Favorite: -480) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Antonio 'The Rock' Rimando going up against Oliver Fiderer. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Rimando rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Fiderer shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Rimando almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Fiderer has hold of one leg. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Unable to complete the takedown, Fiderer instead pushes Rimando up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Fiderer pins Rimando up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:31) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Rimando is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) Fiderer tries to keep him up against the cage, but Rimando works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Fiderer can't connect with a jab, but then hits Rimando with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Fiderer lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:15) There's a takedown attempt from Rimando. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Rimando can't get past the sprawl of Fiderer and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Fiderer works his way to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Fiderer tries to take Rimando down. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Fiderer doesn't get the takedown, Rimando instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Rimando looks to take Fiderer down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Rimando uses a nice inside leg trip and Fiderer is forced to pull guard! (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Fiderer, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Fiderer looked like he was about to shoot, but Rimando stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Rimando grabs an arm and tries and pull Fiderer down to the ground into his guard. (Rd 2 - 04:30) It's no use though, Fiderer doesn't budge and instead takes control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Fiderer is trying to push Rimando so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:19) Fiderer does it, Rimando is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Unable to break free, Rimando is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Rimando is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next thirty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:14) For the first time, Fiderer is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:06) A jab is wide from Fiderer, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Without taking too much damage, Rimando is able to clinch with Fiderer. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Rimando tries to pull Fiderer down into his guard. (Rd 2 - 01:49) In a violent counter, Fiderer responds by driving him into the ground with a vicious slam! (Rd 2 - 01:33) Fiderer tries to secure a ground position. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Rimando moves quickly, scrambling for position before Fiderer can get a hold. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Fiderer ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Rimando fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Rimando throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Rimando blocks Fiderer as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Rimando tries to pound on Fiderer, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Rimando blocks Fiderer as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Fiderer, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Fiderer. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Fiderer fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Rimando with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:44) Without taking too much damage, Rimando is able to clinch with Fiderer. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Rimando tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Rimando gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 3 - 04:19) Rimando attempts to kimura Fiderer from side control. (Rd 3 - 04:19) A kimura is locked in tight, Fiderer has his arm bent at a terrible angle! (Rd 3 - 04:19) No! Fiderer manages to get his arm free. Clearly the hold couldn't have been as tight as it looked. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Fiderer remains stuck under side control though. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Fiderer tries to pull guard on Rimando but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Rimando tries to lock Fiderer in an armbar. (Rd 3 - 03:33) The armbar is locked in, tight enough that Fiderer has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 03:00) Antonio Rimando takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 3 - 03:00) Antonio Rimando books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Antonio 'The Rock' Rimando defeats Oliver Fiderer (Submission (Armbar) in 2:00 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Antonio Rimando name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he still want Donnie Wang and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits". He knows how to talk himself up, and certainly benefits from getting a live microphone in front of him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Okura Ihara (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +520) vs. Christopher Drew (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Wigan, England, Favorite: -660) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Okura Ihara fights Christopher Drew. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Ihara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Displaying some good boxing, Drew throws a flurry of three punches that end with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:26) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Ihara counters a right hand with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Drew dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:42) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Ihara misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Drew attacks with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 02:57) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:36) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Drew blocks a leg kick and counters with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Ihara hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Drew scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Drew misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Moving forward constantly, Ihara is pressuring Drew. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Drew lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Ihara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Drew with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:15) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:45) Drew slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a powerful right hook! (Rd 1 - 00:25) Ihara wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 00:25) Drew senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 00:25) Drew fires away with punches and Ihara is taking powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 00:25) The referee jumps in and saves Ihara from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 00:06) The winner, by TKO, is Christopher Drew! (Rd 1 - 00:06) Christopher Drew moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Christopher Drew defeats Okura Ihara (TKO (Strikes) in 4:54 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Christopher Drew gives a name-check to everyone at KO Fighters, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Boxin'" Basil McCrystle (10-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Bolton, England, Underdog: +950) vs. Stratos "Atlas" Papaioannou (29-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Athens, Greece, Favorite: -1200) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Boxin'' Basil McCrystle takes on Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Benjamin Milligan III, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Papaioannou is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 25lbs. That may be decisive. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Papaioannou comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:54) The takedown is completed, Papaioannou gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:41) Papaioannou tries to ensnare McCrystle in an americana. (Rd 1 - 04:41) McCrystle gets caught by the americana, and it's wrenched back enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 04:23) The winner, by submission, is Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou! (Rd 1 - 04:23) Stratos Papaioannou moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou defeats 'Boxin'' Basil McCrystle (Submission (Americana) in 0:37 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Stratos Papaioannou praises his team at Euro Team Thunder, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (19-3, 1-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Favorite: -520) vs. Bastian Neske (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Hamburg, Germany, Underdog: +410) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan squaring off with Bastian Neske. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:51) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Duangjan attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Neske hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Attacking with intent, Duangjan scores with a flurry of five punches and then he hits Neske with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Duangjan comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Neske fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Duangjan throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Moving forward constantly, Duangjan is pressuring Neske. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Neske throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Duangjan feints an attack that leaves Neske slightly off balance. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 03:00) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Neske misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Duangjan comes in with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:36) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Duangjan counters a right hand with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Neske misses a right hook and gets countered with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:57) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 01:33) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Duangjan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Neske misses with a big right hand, allowing Duangjan to counter with a left jab and a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:54) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:44) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 00:20) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Neske misses a right hook and gets countered with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Duangjan. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Duangjan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a couple of jabs that are followed by a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:51) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Neske. (Rd 2 - 04:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Neske misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Duangjan attacks with a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Taking a few gulps of breath, Duangjan is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 04:07) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Neske misses with a left jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Duangjan quickly throws three punches and two of them land and then scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Neske is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Neske misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Duangjan comes in with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Duangjan comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Neske misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:29) Duangjan lands a left jab but Neske dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Duangjan steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Duangjan is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Duangjan hits a left hand but Neske dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 2 - 03:01) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Duangjan feints one way, throwing Neske off balance, then steps to the other side. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Neske misses a right hook and gets countered with a couple of jabs that are followed by a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:42) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 02:21) The referee calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Neske. (Rd 2 - 02:21) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 2 - 02:21) The referee signals for the fight to continue! (Rd 2 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:06) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Neske uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Duangjan nails two quick punches from a flurry and then hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 01:42) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Duangjan scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Neske misses a couple of jabs but hits a right hand. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Duangjan comes forward, walking down Neske. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Neske lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Duangjan lands a left hand and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Duangjan closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Duangjan lands a jab and then catches Neske with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Neske misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Duangjan comes in with a few quick jabs that are followed by a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:08) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Duangjan. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Duangjan up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Neske hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Duangjan finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:50) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Neske. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Duangjan stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Neske tries to take Duangjan down. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Neske doesn't get the takedown, Duangjan instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Looking to take this fight to the ground, Duangjan tries to pull Neske down into his guard. (Rd 3 - 04:24) The attempt doesn't work, Neske blocked it and takes control of the clinch as a result. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Neske tries to take Duangjan down. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Neske doesn't get it, Duangjan blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Neske looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Duangjan blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Duangjan grabs an arm and tries and pull Neske down to the ground into his guard. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Neske cannot prevent it, and is sucked into the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Duangjan tries to ensnare an arm. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Neske defends it. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Neske keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Duangjan drags Neske in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Breathing very hard, Duangjan is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Neske keeps very tight to Duangjan and peppers him with short strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Neske is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Neske leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Duangjan. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Neske keeps very tight to Duangjan, peppering him with short strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:20) Duangjan tries to pull Neske in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 3 - 01:01) Neske lies on top of Duangjan, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Perhaps wary of submissions, Neske keeps extremely tight to Duangjan and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Duangjan pulls Neske close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Duangjan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Neske off of him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Neske, 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Duangjan up 29-28. (Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Neske. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:47) Duangjan confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Neske may have been aiming to get in close, but Duangjan aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Duangjan uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 04:29) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 4 - 04:10) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Duangjan tries to take Neske down. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Neske blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 4 - 03:56) Duangjan attempts to wrestle Neske to the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:56) Duangjan can't get Neske down to the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:39) Neske out-wrestles Duangjan and gets himself into a better position in the grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:23) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 4 - 02:58) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Neske misses with a big right hand, allowing Duangjan to counter with a jab and a right hand. (Rd 4 - 02:06) Duangjan comes forward to attack. (Rd 4 - 02:06) Neske hit a counter left hand. (Rd 4 - 02:06) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Neske with a right hook to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:02) Duangjan looks very, very tired. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Duangjan steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Neske hit two counter left hands. (Rd 4 - 01:54) Duangjan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Neske with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Duangjan steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Neske scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Neske with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:16) Duangjan comes forward, walking down Neske. (Rd 4 - 01:16) Duangjan is now in the pocket. (Rd 4 - 01:16) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Neske with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 01:00) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Neske scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Duangjan finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 4 - 00:51) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Neske looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:51) Neske doesn't get it, Duangjan blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Neske seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Neske looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:37) Duangjan stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Duangjan looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Duangjan doesn't get the takedown, Neske instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The gas tank looks empty on Duangjan. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Duangjan. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Neske realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:53) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:53) Neske hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:53) Duangjan finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:42) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:42) Neske tries to take Duangjan down. (Rd 5 - 04:42) Neske doesn't get it, Duangjan blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Neske attempts to wrestle Duangjan to the ground. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Neske doesn't get the takedown, Duangjan instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:20) Duangjan looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:20) It doesn't work, Neske defended against it well. (Rd 5 - 04:05) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other. (Rd 5 - 03:38) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 03:38) Duangjan hits a jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:38) Neske uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:24) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:24) With control of the clinch, Neske tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 5 - 03:24) Duangjan cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Neske looks totally gassed. (Rd 5 - 03:10) Duangjan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Neske off of him. (Rd 5 - 02:47) Neske throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Neske lies on top of Duangjan, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Neske fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Duangjan pulls Neske close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head. (Rd 5 - 01:23) Neske smothers Duangjan with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Neske tries to cut Duangjan with a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Duangjan drags Neske in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 5 - 00:21) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 00:12) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:12) Duangjan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Neske took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan advances in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats Bastian Neske (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Khru Duangjan gives a name-check to everyone at Wudang Academy, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (37-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -1200) vs. Zhenya Golob (5-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Sofia, Bulgaria, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek going up against Zhenya Golob. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Golob lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Boniek finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Golob confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:31) A jab lands from Golob, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Boniek attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Golob throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Boniek throws a two-punch combo but Golob avoids both. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Boniek wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:53) Golob throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Boniek seizes the chance and grabs Golob into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Golob prevents Boniek from hitting a knee. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Clinched with Golob, Boniek looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 03:20) The takedown is successful, Golob pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Boniek tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Golob can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Boniek at half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Boniek tries to pass the half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Boniek gets past the guard, but doesn't go for side control after all, instead shifting straight into a mount. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Boniek tries to ensnare Golob in an armbar. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Boniek gets the armbar, sinks it in deeply, and Golob has to tap! (Rd 1 - 01:30) The winner, by submission, is 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek! (Rd 1 - 01:30) Grzegorz Boniek has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek defeats Zhenya Golob (Submission (Armbar) in 3:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Grzegorz Boniek praises his team at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Stormin'" Norman Pike (19-7, 1-0 CTC, From: Chandler, Quebec, Favorite: -910) vs. "Big Rig" Brent Rigger (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Underdog: +720) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Stormin'' Norman Pike going head to head with 'Big Rig' Brent Rigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Benjamin Milligan III. (Rd 1 - 05:00) About to fight in front of a home crowd, Pike unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Pike and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Rigger staggers back and covers up, I think he's hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:39) Pike hits a straight right hand! Dazed, Rigger continues to cover up. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Rigger retreats further and ends up trapped against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Pike lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Rigger partially blocked it! (Rd 1 - 04:30) Rigger backs off further, ending up trapped against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Pike tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but it misses as Rigger quickly steps backward and out of range. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Rigger circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat. (Rd 1 - 04:03) A tentative jab from Rigger lands. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Pike connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Pike can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Rigger with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Pike lands a jab and then catches Rigger with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Pike hits two left jabs and then hits Rigger with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Rigger hits a tentative left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Pike can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Rigger with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Pike throws a two-punch combo but Rigger avoids both. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Rigger seizes the chance and grabs Pike into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Using his wrestling skills, Rigger is trying to push Pike up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Rigger can't do it though, and Pike gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 01:58) With control of the clinch, Pike tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:58) It's unsuccessful, Rigger maintained a good solid base. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Pike looks to take Rigger down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Pike can't get Rigger down to the ground. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Pike finds himself out-wrestled, and Rigger takes control of the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Rigger is looking to muscle Pike back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:59) Rigger can't do it though, Pike defended it well. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Rigger is trying to muscle Pike up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:39) He does so and now has Pike pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Rigger tries to maintain control, but Pike wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Pike, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Pike. He knows that this is his fight to lose now. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Pike and then he catches Rigger with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Pike hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:18) For the first time, Pike is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Pike closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:09) Pike can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Rigger with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Pike moves in on Rigger, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Pike lands two left hands and then hits Rigger with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Pike moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Rigger scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Pike can't connect with a jab, but then hits Rigger with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Rigger moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Pike lands a left hand and then catches Rigger with a stunning right hook! (Rd 2 - 03:16) Rigger is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 2 - 03:05) Pike senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 2 - 03:05) Pike pounds away and Rigger eats a few big strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Keeping calm under pressure, Rigger spots that Pike is over-committed to the strikes and sweeps him off balance! They scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 02:45) The scramble somehow results in Rigger underneath Pike in north-south position. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Pike elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Rigger slides to one side and scrambles for position. (Rd 2 - 01:57) The scramble sees Rigger up first, and he is quick to grab a waist lock on Pike, gaining back control. (Rd 2 - 01:37) Rigger tries to push Pike face-first up against the cage, but Pike struggles and doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Rigger loses back control, Pike wrestled free and circled back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:02) A few deep breaths betray that Pike is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 2 - 00:47) A defensive jab hits from Rigger. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Pike can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Rigger with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Rigger scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Pike can't connect with a jab, but then catches Rigger with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Pike is breathing very hard. (Rd 2 - 00:22) Pike can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Pike looks very tired out there. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Rigger keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 2 - 00:05) Pike lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pike. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Pike. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:45) A jab hits home from Pike and then he catches Rigger with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Pike hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Pike looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Rigger scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Pike lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 3 - 03:31) Rigger keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 3 - 03:31) A jab hits home from Pike and then he hits Rigger with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Pike can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Rigger with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:48) A jab hits home from Pike and then he scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 3 - 02:48) Rigger is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 3 - 02:38) From the looks of things, I don't think Pike has much energy left. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Pike starts pounding away on Rigger, looking to finish him off! (Rd 3 - 02:38) Pike pounds away on Rigger, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 3 - 02:24) In a very smart play, Rigger waits for Pike to over-commit and then sweeps him sharply, creating a scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Rigger somehow ends up on top of Pike in north-south position. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Rigger shifts from north-south to side control. (Rd 3 - 01:56) Rigger fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 01:27) In side control, Rigger catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 01:09) Rigger fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Rigger throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Rigger fires away with right hands, but Pike doesn't take much damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Pike. (Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Rigger, he's running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:52) Rigger wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 4 - 04:52) Pike hits a left jab and then catches Rigger with a crunching right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Pike lands a left hand and then catches Rigger with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:10) A jab hits home from Pike and then he hits Rigger with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Pike looks like he may have broken his hand with that last punch. (Rd 4 - 04:10) If it's a break, that's really going to affect his striking ability dramatically. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Rigger comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Pike lands a left hand and then catches Rigger with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Pike connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Pike throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 4 - 02:55) Pike looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 4 - 02:49) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Rigger misses a right hook and gets countered with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Looking very tired, Pike clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Rigger is looking to muscle Pike back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Rigger achieves it, pinning Pike to the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Pike takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Rigger catches Pike with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Rigger uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 01:53) Rigger catches Pike with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:38) Rigger hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Rigger uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Pike is trapped against the cage and Rigger hits him with a quick elbow. (Rd 4 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 00:56) Rigger tries to throw a knee strike, but Pike seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 4 - 00:42) Rigger is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 00:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Pike counters a right hand with a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Rigger may have been aiming to get in close, but Pike aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Pike connects with a nice jab and then catches Rigger with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Pike, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Rigger is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. (Rd 4 - 00:00) His corner are trying to get him fired up, but Rigger just sits there staring at the floor. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:53) Rigger steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 5 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Pike and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:33) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 5 - 04:07) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 5 - 03:42) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 5 - 03:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 03:16) Pike slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:04) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Rigger tries to wrestle Pike backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:04) Rigger does it, Pike is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Pike gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 5 - 02:43) Rigger scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:28) With the cage trapping Pike, Rigger looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:28) He trips Pike, sending him down! (Rd 5 - 02:28) Rigger takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Rigger attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Pike doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Rigger doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 5 - 01:40) Rigger blocks Pike as he tries to roll over. (Rd 5 - 01:18) Pike prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Rigger from getting hooks in. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Rigger blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Pike prevents Rigger from getting his hooks in. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Rigger blocks Pike as he tries to roll over. (Rd 5 - 00:06) Rigger fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Rigger, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-45 (Johnny Beerbohm), 50-45 (Edward Wilde) and 49-45 (Benjamin Milligan III). (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Stormin'' Norman Pike! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Stormin'' Norman Pike advances in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Stormin'' Norman Pike defeats 'Big Rig' Brent Rigger (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Norman Pike gives a name-check to everyone at Team Desire, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with James Foster. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Unstoppable" Kunimichi Kikuchi (30-5, 1-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Joey "Bulldog" Baddell (3-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Lubbock, Texas, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Unstoppable K' Kunimichi Kikuchi takes on Joey 'Bulldog' Baddell in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Baddell steps in and works his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Baddell tries to wrestle Kikuchi backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Kikuchi ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Baddell tries dirty boxing, but Kikuchi out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Kikuchi uses dirty boxing to punish Baddell while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Kikuchi has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Baddell cannot stop being lifted up and rag-dolled with a suplex, he is left under side control! (Rd 1 - 03:28) Kikuchi is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Baddell keeps Kikuchi at side control, not letting the mount happen. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Baddell is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Kikuchi. It's an ugly tactic, but an effective one. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Kikuchi tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Baddell tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Kikuchi gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 1 - 01:58) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Kikuchi tries to finish Baddell off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Baddell gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 01:30) By submission, the winner is Kunimichi Kikuchi! (Rd 1 - 01:30) Kunimichi Kikuchi advances in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Unstoppable K' Kunimichi Kikuchi defeats Joey 'Bulldog' Baddell (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Kunimichi Kikuchi announces that this was his last MMA fight as he has decided to retire. MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The King of Ground and Pound" James Foster (38-4-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Aurora, Illinois, Favorite: -1200) vs. Massimiliano Locatelli (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Milan, Italy, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster takes on Massimiliano Locatelli in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Locatelli looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Foster may have been setting up to shoot, but Locatelli aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Locatelli can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:36) Foster may have been setting up to shoot, but Locatelli aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:36) A jab is wide from Locatelli, but then he catches Foster with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Locatelli connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Foster sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Locatelli cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Foster begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Foster takes the back instead, Locatelli rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Foster attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Locatelli gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 02:43) The winner, by submission, is 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster! (Rd 1 - 02:43) James Foster moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster defeats Massimiliano Locatelli (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, James Foster praises his team at Halvorsen's, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. James Foster was great here, everything about him says star power. Attendance: 642 Gate Reciepts: $75,435 Sponsorship: $35,528 Ad Revenue: $1,418,963 Merchandise: $5,794 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $226,193) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) James Foster $118,905 Massimiliano Locatelli $11,845 FotN: Both: $10,000 Kunimichi Kikuchi $46,820 Joey Baddell $1,598 SotN: Kikuchi: $5,000 Norman Pike $3,834 Brent Rigger $984 Grzegorz Boniek $6,273 Zhenya Golob $1,722 Khru Duangjan $6,273 Bastian Neske $1,722 Stratos Papaioannou $9,009 Basil McCrystle $1,598 Perf: Papaioannou: $5,000 Christopher Drew $9,009 Okura Ihara $1,845 KotN: Drew: $5,000 Antonio Rimando $2,788 Oliver Fiderer $1,968 Drug Testing: $8,400 Production: $33,431 Profit: $1,267,696 Critical Rating: 74% Commercial Rating: 66% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +1.5% 22.0% (Low Level National) USA +2.8% 28.2% (Low Level National) UK +2.4% 5.0% (Low Level National) Europe +1.5% 7.8% (Low Level National) Australia +1.5% 5.0% (Low Level National) Japan +2.8% 21.4% (Low Level National) Asia +1.5% 7.1% (Low Level National) Russia +1.0% 88.1% (High Level Regional) Mexico +1.5% 99.9% (High Level Regional) South America +1.6% 17.0% (Low Level National) Central America +1.0% 90.1% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.2% 85.8% (High Level Regional) News - Kunimichi Kikuchi announced his retirement to the crowd following his victory over Joey Baddell. He retires with a professional record of 31-5, with a promotional record of 2-0 with CTC, including a first round submission victory over Don Norman at Canadian Tournament Combat 74, and a first round submission victory over Joey Baddell at Canadian Tournament Combat 105. He was a former ALPHA-1 Heavyweight Champion (June 1995-August 1996, 1 Defence), and his second fight with Hassan Fezzik was named Main Event of the Year in 1997. - The CTC have announced that Bastian Neske, who lost a close Unanimous Decision to Khru Duangjan at CTC 105 will take Kikuchi's place in the bracket. - Norman Pike suffered a strained wrist during his victory over Brent Rigger, and will miss a few days of training, this will not affect his ability to move forward in the tournament. - CTC Featherweight fighter Lars Bohlin has stopped training with Euro Team Thunder. Although he was very successful while with the team, it was always a temporary arrangement and never meant to be a long-term association. - CTC Featherweight fighter Josuke Hino is now training with Dragon's Lair Gym, and will be backed by the team for his next fight. He is not expected to be with the team long-term, and is looking to train with the team because of their reputation for getting fighters in great physical shape. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 15, 2023 Author Share Posted November 15, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, April 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (17-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Leo Carlos Goulart (6-5, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Underdog: +950) Lefter Oktay is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, he combines power with a very good kick boxing game with excellent grappling to make a potent package. A great physical specimen, he has fantastic cardio for such a big man and fantastic reflexes. A dominant force and former Heavyweight champion in SIGMA, ALPHA-1 signed him in 2001 and immediately hyped him as the new Fezzik. That backfired somewhat when Oktay lost to Armen Sarkisian on his debut, taking his first ever pro defeat in the process. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Raimundo Pinheiro in the second round of the tournament. Leo Carlos Goulart is a short but powerfully built fighter, a brawler who likes to get in close and let his fists fly. He is very one-dimensional, however his physical power and strong chin mean that he is not someone who can be taken lightly. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Stan Blackheath in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Takaaki Fukumitsu vs. Vic Millican in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -840) vs. Collins Lundie (14-5-1, 0-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #43, Underdog: +670) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg, known as "The Viking" is an all-rounder from Sweden. After building up a reputation as a formidable Heavyweight competitor in Europe, he moved to America and was rewarded by being hired by GAMMA to take part in the second season of Clash of the Titans. Although eliminated early, by Sylvester Collins, his trash-talking and swagger made him one of the break out stars of the show. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Glen McBeam in the second round of the tournament. Collins Lundie is a former boxer, who at 6'3" likes to use his reach advantage to pepper his opponents with jabs and straight punches. One dimensional, fighters who can figure out a way to get past his hands and take him down can usually end the match pretty quickly. Should he ever figure out how to defend against takedowns properly, he'd become a much sterner test. He is coming off a Majority Draw against Murray Darby in the second round of the tournament, but both competitors were allowed to continue in the tournament, with Darby taking the spot of the retired Tony McCall. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Murray Darby vs. Gennady Lopatin in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Donnie Wang (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -160) vs. Rodolfo Camara (7-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +120) Donnie Wang is a kick boxer who fights at Heavyweight, a Filipino who is fast and technically solid but does lack the KO power that would make him truly dangerous. He joined ALPHA-1 in 2001, moving to Tokyo in the process, and won his debut fight by beating Josuke Matsuzawa on the prelims at ALPHA-1: Katou vs. Kitabatake. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over George Brabazon-Plank in the second round of the tournament. Rodolfo Camara is a Muay Thai specialist, a good striker who relies heavily on his leg kicks to batter down his opponents defences. His big problem has always been that he has no ground game to speak of and does not have the takedown defence to stop people from putting him there. He suffered his first pro defeat in 2000, four years after making his debut, when Murilo Satinho defeated him, and that remains the only stain on his record thusfar. He is coming off a first round knock out victory over Perry Barr in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Percy Catcher vs. Waly da Cunha in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Takaaki Fukumitsu (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Underdog: +270) vs. "British Beef" Vic Millican (21-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -340) Takaaki Fukumitsu is a former judo competitor who now competes in MMA. Skilled at submissions, he can be dangerous up close but is vulnerable to strikes. ALPHA-1 signed him in 2001 after he had gone 5-0 on the local scene. He is coming off a Split Decision victory over Gustaf Persson in the second round of the tournament. Vic Millican is someone that no much about him would ever be considered pretty, and that extends to his fighting style. An awkward opponent to fight, he throws strikes from odd angles, likes to use dirty boxing, and is generally just a complete pain in the arse to try and beat. He has been a fixture of BCF's Heavyweight division for years, although he has never managed to stand up and beat a top 5 ranked fighter. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Rogerio Votta in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lefter Oktay vs. Leo Carlos Goulart in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (1-0-1, 1-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Underdog: +180) vs. Alexandre Montador (5-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -230) Jamie Barrington is a former amateur wrestling stand-out who is now fighting as a pro MMA competitor. Little is known about him at this stage in his career, although his powerful shot and high quality grappling ability should provide a good base for him to be successful. He is coming off a Split Draw with Percy Catcher in the second round of the tournament, but both fighters were allowed to continue, with Catcher taking the spot vacated by the retired Hassan Fezzik. Alexandre Montador is a physically powerful wrestler who specializes in using wall and stall tactics to wear down opponents and dominate his way to decision victories. It's a very risk-adverse style, but a hard one to counter effectively. Desperate for new talent for their Heavyweight class, SIGMA signed the inexperienced Frenchman in 2001. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Dias Candido in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Reinhardt Rhett vs. Harvey Loeb in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Percy "The Edge" Catcher (12-4-1, 0-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -840) vs. Waly da Cunha (17-8, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +670) Percy Catcher is a typical European style Heavyweight competitor, his primary weapons are his big hands, he is comfortable but not exceptional at grappling, he can withstand a lot of punishment, and his biggest weakness is when he is put on his back on the ground. A regular in the BCF Heavyweight division, he has unfortunately always come up short when fighting a really top opponent. He is coming off a Split Draw with Jamie Barrington, but both fighters were allowed to continue in the tournament, with Catcher getting the spot vacated by the retired Hassan Fezzik. Waly da Cunha is tall and imposing, a Muay Thai competitor from Brazil. A decent enough striker, what has held him back from achieving more has been his weak chin and one dimensional nature. Still, despite those flaws, he is a tough test for anyone at Heavyweight. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Julio Correa in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Donnie Wang vs. Rodolfo Camara in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Murray Darby (12-8-1, 0-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Even: -110) vs. Gennady Lopatin (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Even: -110) Murray Darby is a lanky New Zealander, a wrestler who is prone to taking opponents to the mat and lying on top of them for minutes at a time to grind out decisions. As a result he isn't one of the more exciting talents around. He is a regular in SIGMA's Heavyweight division, although he has struggled against opponents who are often much bigger than he is and there has been a lot of talk about him dropping to Light Heavyweight. He is coming off a Majority Draw with Collins Lundie in the second round of the tournament, but both men were allowed to continue with Darby taking the spot vacated by the retired Tony McCall. Gennady Lopatin was originally a sambo competitor, but has developed himself into a pretty decent all-around fighter. Adept at most aspects of MMA, his M.O. is to take opponents down and finish them with brutal ground and pound. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Howard Pursglove in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lars-Gunnar Ekberg vs. Collins Lundie in the Fourth Round. CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Lights Out" Reinhardt Rhett (9-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Underdog: +420) vs. Harvey Loeb (11-6, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Favorite: -530) Reinhardt Rhett is a rugged German fighter, who has pretty good boxing skills and enough power to be dangerous but has consistently been let down by a suspect chin and his inability to deal with grapplers. He is coming off a first round TKO victory over Denbe Ekiguchi in the second round of the tournament. Harvey Loeb is a wrestler who is at his best when he can clinch up with an opponent. He offers little threat either standing or on the ground though, and as a result has struggled even on the regional scene. He is coming off a third round TKO victory over Michael Bannon in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jamie Barrington vs. Alexandre Montador in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Lefter Oktay (235 lbs) vs. Leo Carlos Goulart (235 lbs) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (235 lbs) vs. Collins Lundie (225 lbs) Donnie Wang (235 lbs) vs. Rodolfo Camara (218 lbs) Takaaki Fukumitsu (235 lbs) vs. Vic Millican (234 lbs) Jamie Barrington (235 lbs) vs. Alexandre Montador (222 lbs) Percy Catcher (235 lbs) vs. Waly da Cunha (235 lbs) Murray Darby (211 lbs) vs. Gennady Lopatin (216 lbs) Rheinhardt Rhett (235 lbs) vs. Harvey Loeb (217 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 106 Full Fight Card CW: Lefter Oktay vs. Leo Carlos Goulart CW: Lars-Gunnar Ekberg vs. Collins Lundie CW: Donnie Wang vs. Rodolfo Camara CW: Takaaki Fukumitsu vs. Vic Millican CW: Jamie Barrington vs. Alexandre Montador CW: Percy Catcher vs. Waly da Cunha CW: Murray Darby vs. Gennady Lopatin CW: Rheinhardt Rhett vs. Harvey Loeb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, April 2003 Live From Quebec City, Quebec MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Lights Out" Reinhardt Rhett (9-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Munich, Germany, Underdog: +420) vs. Harvey Loeb (11-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Favorite: -530) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett goes up against Harvey Loeb. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Richie Hope, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Loeb isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Rhett uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Rhett can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Loeb appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Rhett took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Rhett throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Loeb looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Rhett lands a left hand and then catches Loeb with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Rhett throws a punch but Loeb avoids it. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Rhett moves in on Loeb, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:17) A jab hits home from Rhett and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Rhett hits a left jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:33) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Rhett counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) A jab lands from Rhett, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Loeb isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he shoots in at the wrong moment. (Rd 1 - 01:57) A jab lands from Rhett, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Rhett lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Rhett is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Rhett lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:58) Rhett lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Rhett hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Rhett moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Loeb had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Rhett hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Rhett. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There is a buzz building around the crowd, they can smell a potential upset here. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Rhett throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Rhett fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Loeb with a stunning right hook! (Rd 2 - 04:34) Loeb hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 2 - 04:21) Rhett knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Loeb, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 04:21) Rhett starts unloading with massive rights and Loeb is getting pasted! (Rd 2 - 04:21) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 04:08) By TKO, the winner is Reinhardt Rhett! (Rd 2 - 04:08) Reinhardt Rhett has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett defeats Harvey Loeb (TKO (Strikes) in 0:52 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Rheinhardt Rhett thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he thinks that a fight against Antonio Rimando would probably be a great contest. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Murray Darby (12-8-1, 0-0-1 CTC, From: Wellington, New Zealand, Even: -110) vs. Gennady Lopatin (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Shakhty, Russia, Even: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Murray Darby squares off with Gennady Lopatin. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Richie Hope, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Lopatin lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Darby moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Lopatin lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Lopatin lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Darby appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lopatin took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Lopatin connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Lopatin moves in on Darby, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Darby appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lopatin took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:19) Lopatin uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Lopatin moves in on Darby, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Lopatin lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Darby shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:31) A great sprawl from Lopatin prevents the takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:57) A jab is wide from Lopatin, but then he hits Darby with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Lopatin looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Darby scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Lopatin lands a left jab, but Darby evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Darby keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Lopatin lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Lopatin hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:32) Lopatin throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Darby comes in and grabs Lopatin in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Darby is trying to push Lopatin so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Darby can't do it though, and Lopatin gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Lopatin, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Lopatin connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Lopatin can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Darby with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Lopatin is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Lopatin can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Blood is visible on Darby, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Lopatin comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Lopatin lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:48) Lopatin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Darby may have been aiming to get in close, but Lopatin aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:33) A jab lands from Lopatin, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Lopatin moves in on Darby, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Lopatin throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Lopatin lands a jab and then catches Darby with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:39) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Lopatin is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Darby comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Lopatin lands a left hand and then catches Darby with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:18) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Darby. (Rd 2 - 02:18) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. (Rd 2 - 02:18) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 2 - 02:11) Darby comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 2 - 02:11) A jab is wide from Lopatin, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Darby is bleeding under his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Darby gets hold of Lopatin. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Darby tries to take Lopatin down. (Rd 2 - 01:52) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 2 - 01:39) Darby throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Darby blocks Lopatin as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:56) Darby fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Lopatin tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Darby fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Darby blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Lopatin. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Lopatin is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Darby. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:51) Darby may have been setting up to shoot, but Lopatin aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Lopatin lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Lopatin is breathing very hard. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Darby comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Lopatin partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Darby has a hold of the other. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Darby can't get Lopatin down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:20) With Lopatin stuck against the cage, Darby tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 3 - 04:20) He gets the takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Darby takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Lopatin is in increasing trouble, as Darby gets both hooks in. (Rd 3 - 03:47) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Darby tries to finish Lopatin off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Lopatin doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Darby loses his hooks, as Lopatin pries them away. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Darby increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Darby, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Lopatin fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Darby loses his hooks, as Lopatin pries them away. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Darby gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Darby, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 3 - 01:51) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Darby has Lopatin flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out! (Rd 3 - 01:16) Murray Darby takes the win by submission! (Rd 3 - 01:16) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Murray Darby. Official Result: Murray Darby defeats Gennady Lopatin (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:44 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Murray Darby thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He physically grabs the microphone and calls out Antonio Rimando, saying he'll destroy him. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Percy "The Edge" Catcher (12-4-1, 0-0-1 CTC, From: Leamington Spa, England, Favorite: -840) vs. Waly da Cunha (17-8, 1-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +670) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Percy 'The Edge' Catcher faces Waly da Cunha. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Richie Hope, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:52) da Cunha uses a left jab and also lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Catcher scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:22) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 04:03) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:03) da Cunha connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Catcher lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Blood is visible on Catcher, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. (Rd 1 - 03:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Catcher dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:30) da Cunha lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Catcher doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:11) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:11) da Cunha misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:45) da Cunha misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Catcher attacks with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Catcher misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. da Cunha comes in with a quick left jab and a wicked right uppercut! (Rd 1 - 02:16) Catcher is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 02:16) da Cunha quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Catcher! (Rd 1 - 02:16) da Cunha pounds away, Catcher is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 1 - 02:16) With Catcher taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:04) Waly da Cunha takes the win by TKO! (Rd 1 - 02:04) Waly da Cunha advances in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Waly da Cunha defeats Percy 'The Edge' Catcher (TKO (Strikes) in 2:56 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Waly da Cunha praises his team at House of Pain, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Waly da Cunha says that he knows that beating Percy Catcher is a big upset, but that he always believed in himself. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (1-0-1, 1-0-1 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Underdog: +180) vs. Alexandre Montador (5-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Grenoble, France, Favorite: -230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington competing against Alexandre Montador. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Ian Rivers, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Barrington is ranting and shouting at his corner throughout the introductions, getting himself worked up into a frenzy. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Barrington moves around, keeping warm, as the introductions are made. He looks ready to go. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Barrington chooses to shoot in on Montador. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Montador cannot stop the takedown, Barrington drove in with too much power. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Montador winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Barrington pressing onto him. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Barrington starts trying to get Montador on his back so that he can gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 04:47) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Montador! (Rd 1 - 04:17) Barrington throws short elbows over and over, Montador is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 04:17) The referee jumps in and saves Montador from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 04:00) By TKO, the winner is Jamie Barrington! (Rd 1 - 04:00) Jamie Barrington moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington defeats Alexandre Montador (TKO (Strikes) in 1:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Jamie Barrington thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he calls out Massimiliano Locatelli, saying that "he can't beat me". A good talker, Jamie Barrington is always going to benefit from being interviewed regularly. CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Takaaki Fukumitsu (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +270) vs. "British Beef" Vic Millican (21-6, 1-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -340) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Takaaki Fukumitsu squares off with 'British Beef' Vic Millican. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Richie Hope, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters were just about even at the weigh ins that took place yesterday, but Fukumitsu very clearly has a significant weight advantage right now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Millican deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Millican can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Fukumitsu with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Millican closes in on Fukumitsu, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Millican lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Fukumitsu appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:27) A jab is wide from Millican, but then he lands a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 04:27) Fukumitsu is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 04:23) Millican quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Fukumitsu! (Rd 1 - 04:23) Millican unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Millican throws some elbows but Fukumitsu isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Millican blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 03:36) Millican unloads with some elbows but Fukumitsu deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Fukumitsu tries to pull guard on Millican but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Millican pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Fukumitsu tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Millican throws some elbows but Fukumitsu isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Millican blocks Fukumitsu as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Millican throws some elbows but Fukumitsu isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Fukumitsu tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Millican throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Millican pounds away with elbow strikes, but Fukumitsu calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Fukumitsu pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:31) In half guard, Millican catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Fukumitsu struggles and manages to go from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Millican, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Fukumitsu. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:51) Fukumitsu clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Millican lands two left hands and then catches Fukumitsu with a crunching right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:39) That last hit did some damage, Fukumitsu is trying to cover up but is clearly hurt! He slumps up against the cage looking dazed and unsteady! (Rd 2 - 04:39) A huge right hand catches Fukumitsu behind the ear and sends him down! (Rd 2 - 04:32) Millican knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Fukumitsu, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 04:32) Millican fires away and Fukumitsu is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Millican tries to pound on Fukumitsu with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Fukumitsu tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Millican pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 03:37) Millican blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Millican pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Fukumitsu tries to pull guard on Millican but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Millican tries to pound on Fukumitsu with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 02:44) Millican blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 02:31) Millican pounds away with elbow strikes but Fukumitsu isn't troubled by them. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Fukumitsu tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 01:57) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Millican is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Millican moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 01:42) A jab is wide from Millican, but then he hits Fukumitsu with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Fukumitsu had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Millican can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Fukumitsu with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Fukumitsu shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Millican sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range. (Rd 2 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Circling warily, Fukumitsu is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Millican throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Millican doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 00:38) Fukumitsu takes the chance and grabs Millican into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Using his wrestling skills, Fukumitsu is trying to push Millican up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Millican ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:16) Smothered against the cage, Millican is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 2 - 00:16) They remain there for the rest of the round, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Millican, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Millican. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Fukumitsu shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Millican almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Fukumitsu holds the other. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Unable to complete the takedown, Fukumitsu instead pushes Millican up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Fukumitsu looks to set up a judo throw. (Rd 3 - 04:34) An outside leg trip sweeps Millican down to the ground! (Rd 3 - 04:34) Fukumitsu takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Fukumitsu successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish. (Rd 3 - 03:55) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Fukumitsu tries to finish Millican off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Fukumitsu gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Millican has to tap out! (Rd 3 - 03:15) The winner, by submission; Takaaki Fukumitsu! (Rd 3 - 03:15) Takaaki Fukumitsu advances in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Takaaki Fukumitsu defeats 'British Beef' Vic Millican (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 1:45 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Vic Millican announces that this was his last MMA fight as he has decided to retire. Post-Fight: Takaaki Fukumitsu name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He then taunts Bastian Neske for "ducking me" like "the coward you are". CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Donnie Wang (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Cebu City, Philippines, Favorite: -160) vs. Rodolfo Camara (7-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +120) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Donnie Wang taking on Rodolfo Camara. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Gregory C. James, and Richie Hope. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Camara comes forward, walking down Wang. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Wang fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Camara lands a left jab but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 1 - 04:30) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:07) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Camara attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Wang hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:43) Camara connects with a nice jab and then he hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Moving forward constantly, Camara is pressuring Wang. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Wang lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:25) A one-two from Camara fails to land. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Camara comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Wang fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 03:02) A one-two from Camara fails to land. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Camara comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Wang throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Camara doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Wang attacks with three quick punches and lands two of them but gets a right hand blocked. Camara hits a couple of jabs and also gets a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Camara moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Wang into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Wang manages a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Camara fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Camara comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Wang hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Camara fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:16) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Camara attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Wang hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Camara fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Wang with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:38) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 1 - 00:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Wang, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Camara steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Wang hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Camara lands a left jab but then can't connect with a head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Camara comes forward. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Wang scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Camara fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Camara is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:13) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Camara misses a jab but lands a left kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Wang throws three quick punches and lands one of them but misses with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:47) They engage in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:47) Wang misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Camara misses with a left jab but scores with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Wang hits a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:16) Camara rewards that last punch with a big smile, a sure sign that it really hurt him. (Rd 2 - 03:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Camara finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Wang scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Camara misses a couple of jabs but scores with a spin kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Wang hits a jab and also lands a nice high roundhouse kick. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Camara covers up...he is dazed! Wang comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! (Rd 2 - 02:26) A vicious right hand from Wang drops Camara! He is knocked out! (Rd 2 - 02:18) Donnie Wang takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 2 - 02:18) Donnie Wang has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Donnie Wang defeats Rodolfo Camara (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:42 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Donnie Wang thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he still wants Antonio Rimando and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits". CO-MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -840) vs. Collins Lundie (14-5-1, 0-0-1 CTC, From: San Fernando, Trinidad, Underdog: +670) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg takes on Collins Lundie in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Richie Hope, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Ekberg comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Lundie hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:15) A quick flurry of three punches from Ekberg sees all of them hit home and then he hits Lundie with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 03:48) It looked like we were about to see Ekberg try and get some grappling started, but Lundie was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Lundie throws a one-two, but Ekberg was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:34) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Lundie uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Ekberg hits three out of a flurry of four punches but has a left hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:03) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Lundie misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Ekberg comes in with a few quick jabs that are followed by a big left hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 02:37) Ekberg comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:37) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Ekberg attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Lundie can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Ekberg gains side control. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Ekberg tries to lock Lundie in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Ekberg gets the kimura fully applied and Lundie has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:25) By submission, the winner is Lars-Gunnar Ekberg! (Rd 1 - 01:25) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg advances in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg defeats Collins Lundie (Submission (Kimura) in 3:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lars-Gunnar Ekberg praises his team at War Dogs, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'd easily beat Antonio Rimando and would guarantee to win in under five minutes. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself. MAIN EVENT CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (17-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Istanbul, Turkey, Favorite: -1200) vs. Leo Carlos Goulart (6-5, 0-1 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay squares off with Leo Carlos Goulart in the CTC Cruiserweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Richie Hope, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Oktay slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Oktay doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Goulart is off-target with a jab and also finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Goulart misses a jab but lands a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Oktay finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:07) It looks like Goulart has been cut above the eye. (Rd 1 - 03:44) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Goulart lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Oktay lands two of three quick punches and then lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Oktay shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:15) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Goulart pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Oktay attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:02) After a struggle, he gets to half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:00) Oktay throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Oktay begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Goulart can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Oktay gains side control. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Oktay attempts an armbar. (Rd 1 - 01:08) An armbar is applied, Goulart is trapped! (Rd 1 - 01:08) No! He pops his arm free. That was really close. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Oktay doesn't panic though, and secures side control before Goulart can get away. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Oktay tries to ensnare Goulart in a kimura. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Goulart gets caught by the kimura, and it's deep enough that he has to tap! (Rd 1 - 00:32) The winner, by submission; Lefter Oktay! (Rd 1 - 00:32) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Lefter Oktay. Official Result: Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay defeats Leo Carlos Goulart (Submission (Kimura) in 4:28 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lefter Oktay praises his team at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Lefty Oktay gives a show of respect to his opponent. Attendance: 549 Gate Reciepts: $64,507 Sponsorship: $36,181 Ad Revenue: $721,064 Merchandise: $5,768 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $85,308) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Lefter Oktay $17,948 Leo Carlos Goulart $1,680 Lars-Gunnar Ekberg $13,485 Collins Lundie $11,680 FotN: Both: $10,000 Donnie Wang $7,788 Rodolfo Camara $2,706 KotN: Wang: $5,000 Takaaki Fukumitsu $2,788 Vic Millican $2,830 Jamie Barrington $6,394 Alexandre Montador $1,722 Perf: Barrington: $5,000 Waly da Cunha $2,440 Percy Catcher $2,640 Murray Darby $7,210 Gennady Lopatin $135 SotN: Darby: $5,000 Reinhardt Rhett $2,264 Harvey Loeb $1,598 Drug Testing: $8,400 Production: $33,605 Profit: $700,207 Critical Rating: 71% Commercial Rating: 55% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -3.0% 19.0% (Low Level National) USA -3.2% 25.0% (Low Level National) UK -1.6% 3.4% (Low Level National) Europe +1.0% 8.8% (Low Level National) Australia -1.0% 4.0% (Low Level National) Japan -2.4% 19.0% (Low Level National) Asia -1.0% 6.1% (Low Level National) Russia -0.1% 88.0% (High Level Regional) Mexico -0.5% 99.4% (High Level Regional) South America -1.6% 15.4% (Low Level National) Central America -0.1% 90.0% (High Level Regional) Africa -0.1% 85.7% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 103, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 104, and all fighters tested clean. - Vic Millican announced his retirement to the crowd following his loss to Takaaki Fukumitsu. He retires with a professional record of 21-7, with a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Rogerio Votta at Canadian Tournament Combat 76, and a third round submission loss to Takaaki Fukumitsu at Canadian Tournament Combat 106. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Abe Locke is now training at American Cage Fighters as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight against Hanley Polter. He is only staying with the team on a temporary basis, and joined the team because of the striking coaching they provide. - CTC Featherweight fighter Kei Maki has stopped training at Mok Gar Dojo following his submission loss to Frank Romita at CTC 100. The loss left him feeling that he needed to shake up his training. - CTC Featherweight fighter Yoshiro Makamori will no longer be training at Tiger Claw Academy. He said that even though he experienced success with the team it was always meant to be a temporary arrangement, and it's time to move on. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows American Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 4, April 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Martin Greenstein vs. George Pickering KO of the Night: Bruno Doman (vs. OJ Oberst) Submission of the Night: Ted Grace (vs. Bernard Alfredsson) European Large Local Show (Monday, Week 1, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Fjodor Kanchelskis vs. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband KO of the Night: Kramer Mayweather (vs. Henning Olsen) Submission of the Night: Fjodor Kanchelskis (vs. Edgar Van Den Hoogenband) American Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 1, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Dana Delaney vs. Truck Gleeson KO of the Night: Gene Oakley (vs. Melvin Custard) Submission of the Night: Billy Russell (vs. Carl Ratcliffe) Japanese Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 1, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Konosuke Shirahata vs. Keita Oshima KO of the Night: Fumiaki Hayashi (vs. Shiko Taka) Submission of the Night: Konosuke Shirahata (vs. Keita Oshima) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round (Round of 16) James Foster vs. Stratos Papaioannou Norman Pike vs. Khru Duangjan Bastian Neske vs. Christopher Drew Grzegorz Boniek vs. Antonio Rimando Waly da Cunha vs. Donnie Wang Jamie Barrington vs. Reinhardt Rhett Lefter Oktay vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu Murray Darby vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 17, 2023 Author Share Posted November 17, 2023 Friday, Week 1, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hope "Scythe" Lehane (9-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1050) vs. Velvet Avery (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Underdog: +830) Hope Lehane is one of the most dangerous submission artists in womens MMA due to her extensive Jiu-Jitsu background (she's a legit black belt), and has put together an amazing string of tap out victories to become the best Featherweight in the world. A dominant WEFF Featherweight champion, she has turned back every challenger and it is difficult to see who can possibly dethrone her, particularly as she is improving the rest of her MMA game with every fight. She is coming off a second round submssion victory over Alyson Arroway that was her fourth defence of the WEFF Featherweight title. Velvet Avery is a rookie fighter who has a background in Taekwondo. A solid technical striker, she doesn't really have the power or speed to be truly dangerous, but she does have the tools to wear down opponents over three rounds and get decision victories. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kellie Gumm in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nora Bethlen vs. Shaunagh Stoltman in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Haley Croft (9-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -850) vs. "Thunder Foot" Kirsten Page (7-2, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +670) Haley Croft stands six feet tall giving her a big physical advantage over most of her peers. A kick boxer, her big reach advantage usually allows her to pepper her opponents with strikes from distance. Croft was the first ever WEFF Featherweight champion and remains one of the companies biggest draws. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision loss to Alyson Arroway in WEFF. Kirsten Page is a Canadian kick boxer who got the nickname "Thunder Foot" because of her love of using a big head kick to finish fights. She debuted in WEFF in August 2000 and made an instant impression, knocking out Lynda Epsom with one of her trademark kicks. She is coming off a first round submission loss to Vasya Kaczmarek in the first round of the tournament, but was allowed back in the bracket when Seka Mutsu retired. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Vasya Kaczmarek vs. Erin DiStefano in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Alyson "Alley Cat" Arroway (7-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -670) vs. Gabriella Rios (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Underdog: +530) Alyson Arroway is a good kick boxer with a surprisingly effective clinch game, a dangerous opponent as long as the fight remains standing but suffers from a poor ground game. She has been with WEFF since the very beginning, main eventing their first ever show with a TKO win over Tammy Westenra and has been consistently one of the top ranked Featherweights in the company. She is coming off a second round submission loss to Hope Lehane in a WEFF Featherweight title challenge. Gabriella Rios is a Muay Thai specialist who loves to stand and trade. Not much is known about her at this early stage of her career, but those who have trained with her speak of someone with very dangerous striking capabilities. She is coming off a third round TKO victory over Maricel Punya in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rosamaria Correa vs. Maricel Punya in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Yellow Peril" Rachel McGuiness (9-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -240) vs. Janey McDwyre (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +190) Rachel McGuiness is a fitness instructor by profession, who took up boxing as a way of improving her cardio and hand-eye co-ordination. Finding herself to be a natural, she soon fell in love with MMA and made her pro debut in 1996. She joined WEFF shortly thereafter and has gone on to become one of their mainstays. A former two-time contender for the Featherweight title, she has never been beaten other than in title bouts. She is coming off a Split Decision victory over Alisha Wood in WEFF. Janey McDwyre is a fighter from Newcastle, England, whose background is in Judo. Her main threat is on the ground, where her array of submission holds are more than enough to cause most fighters a lot of trouble, but her lack of striking means that she can be in trouble against aggressive opponents who swarm her. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Brooke Rockerfeller in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Verona Joseph vs. Piper Evergood in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Verona "The Samoan Tank" Joseph (7-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (8-3, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +150) Verona Joseph is a big, powerful, hard-hitting competitor who loves to take people down and beat them to a pulp with ground and pound. One of the most intimidating fighters in womens MMA, she joined WEFF in early 2001 and quickly made an impression by winning back to back fights, including an eye catching victory over the highly rated Kelly Andrews. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kelly Andrews in WEFF. Piper Evergood is a Canadian fighter who is beginning to build up a reputation as a dangerous competitor. A striker, her best weapon is her big overhand left which has massive power and can easily KO most opponents. She has also developed very good takedown defence, allowing her to keep the fight standing. She signed for WEFF in September 1998, having racked up a 4-0 record on local shows, and has become an integral part of their Featherweight division. She is coming off a fourth round submission loss to Shaunagh Stoltman in the first round of the tournament, but was re-inserted into the bracket following the retirement of Sue Eccleston. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rachel McGuiness vs. Janey McDwyre in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +360) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Favorite: -460) Nora Bethlen is one of the few Hungarians in MMA, and comes from a kick boxing background and is known as "One-Shot" because of her tremendous punching power and ability to put people down and out with a single blow. She is coming off a second round knock out victory over Chelsea Lawson in the first round of the tournament. Shaunagh Stoltman is an all-rounder from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Originally coming from a purely wrestling background she has quickly picked up the art of striking and is now a threat from pretty much everywhere that a fight can possibly go. A tall fighter, she is particularly noted for her vicious knee strikes. She is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Piper Evergood in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hope Lehane vs. Velvet Avery in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Vasya Kaczmarek (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Favorite: -170) vs. Erin Distefano (1-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +130) Vasya Kaczmarek comes from a sambo background, and is, as you'd expect, at her best when she can grab hold of her opponent and use grappling to control them. Her stand-up is less impressive, but could be improved with the right camp. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Kirsten Page in the first round of the tournament. Erin Distefano is a young fighter from Queens, New York. A martial arts enthusiast since she was a young girl, she has done a good amount of kick boxing, grappling and jiu-jitsu over the years and so has a good grounding for MMA. Primarily known for her knock out power, she has designs on being a major force in the sport. She is coming off a second round knock out victory over Laura Adair in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Haley Croft vs. Kirsten Page in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Rosamaria Correa (4-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Favorite: -470) vs. Maricel Punya (3-1, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +370) Rosamaria Correa is a fighter originally from a Muay Thai background, a power puncher who can devastate opponents in striking battles. Making her debut in mid-2000, she has quickly become one of the most talked about female talents in Brazil. She is coming off a 31 second TKO victory over Kit Sakamoto in the first round of the tournament. Maricel Punya is a kick boxer from Thailand, who has quick hands and feet and likes to overwhelm opponents with the sheer wealth of strikes she throws per round. She joined KDM FC in late 2001 after having won her first three professional fights in comfortable fashion. She is coming off a third round TKO loss to Gabriella Rios in the first round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue following the retirement of Echiko Watanabe. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Alyson Arroway vs. Gabriella Rios in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Hope Lehane (145 lbs) vs. Velvet Avery (145 lbs) Haley Croft (145 lbs) vs. Kirsten Page (145 lbs) Alyson Arroway (145 lbs) vs. Gabriella Rios (145 lbs) Rachel McGuiness (145 lbs) vs. Janey McDwyre (145 lbs) Verona Joseph (145 lbs) vs. Piper Evergood (145 lbs) Nora Bethlen (145 lbs) vs. Shaunagh Stoltman (145 lbs) Vasya Kaczmarek (145 lbs) vs. Erin Distefano (145 lbS) Rosamaria Correa (145 lbs) vs. Maricel Punya (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 107 Full Fight Card WFW: Hope Lehane vs. Velvet Avery WFW: Haley Croft vs. Kirsten Page WFW: Alyson Arroway vs. Gabriella Rios WFW: Rachel McGuiness vs. Janey McDwyre WFW: Verona Joseph vs. Piper Evergood WFW: Nora Bethlen vs. Shaunagh Stoltman WFW: Vasya Kaczmarek vs. Erin Distefano WFW: Rosamaria Correa vs. Maricel Punya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 Friday, Week 1, May 2003 Live From Cape Breton, Nova Scotia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Rosamaria Correa (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -470) vs. Maricel Punya (3-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Thailand, Underdog: +370) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Rosamaria Correa squares off with Maricel Punya. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Benjamin Milligan III, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Correa uses a left jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Punya hits a punch but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:07) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:42) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:24) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Punya lands four quick punches. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Correa scores with two quick punches that set up a nice uppercut. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Punya scores with two punches out of a flurry but can't hit a right cross. Correa scores with a jab but can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Punya hits a pair of jabs and also hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Correa hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Punya punches in bunches with four rapid strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Correa hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Correa hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Punya nails one quick punch from a flurry but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:13) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Punya lands with a quick punch but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Correa lands two quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:51) That last shot may have done some damage, Punya backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! She looks dazed and unsteady! (Rd 1 - 00:51) Correa goes under the guard and nails Punya with a right uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 1 - 00:46) Correa goes under the guard and nails Punya with a right uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 1 - 00:46) The referee has seen enough and jumps in to stop the fight! Punya wasn't offering enough intelligent defence. (Rd 1 - 00:46) I think the referee was slow to react, that should have been stopped earlier. (Rd 1 - 00:38) The winner, by TKO, is Rosamaria Correa! (Rd 1 - 00:38) Rosamaria Correa moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Rosamaria Correa defeats Maricel Punya (TKO (Strikes) in 4:22 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Rosamaria Correa thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. She then taunts Verona Joseph for "ducking me" like "the coward you are". CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Vasya Kaczmarek (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Favorite: -170) vs. Erin DiStefano (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Queens, New York, Underdog: +130) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Vasya Kaczmarek against Erin Distefano. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A defensive jab hits from Kaczmarek. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab is wide from Distefano, but then she catches Kaczmarek with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:36) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Distefano closes in on Kaczmarek, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Distefano lands three of three quick punches and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Circling warily, Kaczmarek is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Distefano fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Kaczmarek with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Distefano moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Distefano lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Distefano closes in on Kaczmarek, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Kaczmarek appeared to be going for a takedown, but Distefano took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Distefano lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Kaczmarek keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Distefano can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Distefano steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Kaczmarek had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:40) A jab hits home from Distefano and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Distefano hits a left hand, but the body kick follow-up is telegraphed and allows Kaczmarek to grab it! (Rd 1 - 02:17) Seizing her chance, Kaczmarek attempts a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Kaczmarek drives Distefano up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:03) Kaczmarek exerts total control, keeping Distefano smothered against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:03) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Kaczmarek tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but Distefano uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 1 - 00:29) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Christian Maugham restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Distefano steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Kaczmarek had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:23) A jab lands from Distefano, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Distefano. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Distefano and then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Distefano can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Distefano shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Kaczmarek stops the takedown with a great sprawl; Distefano is forced down onto her hands and knees. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Kaczmarek unloads with big rights, but Distefano covers up well. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Kaczmarek pounds away on Distefano, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Kaczmarek looks to hit a knee strike, but Distefano is back up too quickly. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Distefano steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 03:09) It looked like we were about to see Kaczmarek try and get some grappling started, but Distefano was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Distefano connects with a nice jab and then hits Kaczmarek with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Distefano looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Kaczmarek had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:52) A jab hits home from Distefano and then she hits a body kick. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Distefano confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Distefano lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Distefano steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Distefano lands a left jab, but Kaczmarek avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Distefano lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Stepping in, Kaczmarek aggressively get a dominant clinch position. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Kaczmarek is looking to muscle Distefano back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Distefano ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Distefano is trapped against the cage and Kaczmarek punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:46) Showing her ability to control opponents, Kaczmarek smothers Distefano against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:46) The gruelling grappling contest continues until the bell with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Distefano, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Distefano. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:55) Kaczmarek comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:55) Kaczmarek couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Distefano hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 04:55) With Distefano not going down, Kaczmarek settles for pushing her up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Using tight body-to-body control, Kaczmarek is slowly wearing Distefano down by pressing her up against the cage and leaning all of her weight on her. (Rd 3 - 04:36) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Kaczmarek traps Distefano up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 3 - 03:23) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Christian Maugham brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Distefano moves in on Kaczmarek, preparing to throw. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Distefano connects with a nice jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Distefano can't connect with a jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Kaczmarek. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Kaczmarek comes through that strike and grabs Distefano in a clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Kaczmarek is trying to muscle Distefano up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Kaczmarek achieves it, pinning Distefano to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Kaczmarek shows her grappling ability by trapping Distefano up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:29) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Distefano, stuck with her back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Kaczmarek is exerting. (Rd 3 - 00:36) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Kaczmarek took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Distefano ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:54) Kaczmarek shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Distefano almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Kaczmarek holds the other. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Kaczmarek uses the position to drive Distefano up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:41) Kaczmarek smothers Distefano against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Kaczmarek shows her grappling ability by trapping Distefano up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:23) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about half a minute. (Rd 4 - 03:52) Showing her ability to grind down opponents, Kaczmarek is keeping Distefano pressed up tightly against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:52) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Kaczmarek is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Distefano confidently comes in closer. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Kaczmarek may have been setting up to shoot, but Distefano aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Distefano lands two left hands and then hits Kaczmarek with a massive right to the side of the ribs! (Rd 4 - 02:38) Kaczmarek collapses down to the floor! (Rd 4 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Distefano moves in quickly, kneeling beside Kaczmarek and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 4 - 02:28) Distefano unloads with massive right hands and Kaczmarek is getting destroyed! (Rd 4 - 02:28) Kaczmarek is out! Referee Christian Maugham leaps in and stops the fight! (Rd 4 - 02:17) By knock out, the winner is Erin Distefano! (Rd 4 - 02:17) Erin Distefano moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Erin Distefano defeats Vasya Kaczmarek (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:43 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Erin Distefano thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She is asked who she'd like to fight next, and she answers that she is still keen to get a fight with Rosamaria Correa and that she hopes it'll get arranged soon. Erin Distefano can certainly talk and it makes her very marketable as a result. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (1-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Underdog: +360) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Ottawa, Ontario, Favorite: -460) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Nora 'One-Shot' Bethlen battling 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Gregory C. James, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Bethlen lands a left hand and then catches Stoltman with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Stoltman connects with a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Bethlen hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:56) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 03:20) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Bethlen is off-target with a jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Stoltman tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:00) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:35) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Bethlen feints, causing Stoltman to move to one side and leave herself wide open. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Stoltman misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Bethlen attacks with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:45) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Moving in, Stoltman appears willing to risk getting hit if it means she can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Bethlen fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Stoltman gets hold of Bethlen without taking too much damage. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Stoltman catches Bethlen with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Stoltman is trying to muscle Bethlen up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Bethlen ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:31) With Bethlen stuck against the cage, Stoltman tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Bethlen cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Stoltman pounds away with elbow strikes, but Bethlen calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was the sort of round that MMA fans love; full of action, effort and drama. Great stuff. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Stoltman, 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:54) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Bethlen dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand to the body that is too short. (Rd 2 - 04:37) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Bethlen hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:50) Bethlen hits two left jabs and then lands a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Bethlen moves into a southpaw stance. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Bethlen connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Bethlen hits a right jab and then catches Stoltman with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Bethlen attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Stoltman scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Bethlen throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Bethlen lands a jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Bethlen fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Stoltman with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Stoltman seizes the chance and grabs Bethlen into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Using her wrestling skills, Stoltman is trying to push Bethlen up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Bethlen ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:46) With the cage trapping Bethlen, Stoltman looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:46) An excellent outside leg trip sees Bethlen get thrown to the mat and Stoltman has no problem getting side control. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Stuck under side control, Bethlen takes a hard knee to the ribs! (Rd 2 - 01:15) Stoltman tries to ensnare Bethlen in an arm triangle. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Bethlen stops Stoltman from applying it. (Rd 2 - 00:59) Bethlen tries to move to guard, but Stoltman doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Stoltman throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Bethlen tries to pull guard on Stoltman but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Stoltman pounds away on Bethlen, landing a few glancing elbow strikes but nothing too damaging. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Bethlen. (Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Bethlen closes in on Stoltman, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Bethlen lands a left jab, but Stoltman avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Bethlen comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Stoltman hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Bethlen can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Bethlen is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Two left hands land from Bethlen, but Stoltman steps back to avoid a right to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Stoltman keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Bethlen lands two jabs, but Stoltman evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 03:29) Bethlen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Bethlen forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Stoltman fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Bethlen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:01) Bethlen can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Stoltman with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Bethlen goes to a southpaw stance. (Rd 3 - 02:49) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Bethlen closes in on Stoltman, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:21) Stoltman appeared to be going for a takedown, but Bethlen took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:21) A punch from Bethlen fails to land. (Rd 3 - 02:11) There's a takedown attempt from Stoltman. (Rd 3 - 02:11) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Bethlen is left on her back pulling guard. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Stoltman is trying to pass guard. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Stoltman passes to side control with ease. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Stoltman hits a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Stoltman tries to put Bethlen into an americana. (Rd 3 - 01:10) Bethlen stops Stoltman from applying it. (Rd 3 - 00:38) Bethlen tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Bethlen takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Stoltman drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Bethlen. (Rd 3 - 00:04) With punches raining down, Bethlen desperately tries to get away but only succeeds in giving up her back! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Stoltman, 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Stoltman ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Bethlen connects with a nice jab and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 4 - 04:51) With that last shot, it looks like Bethlen may have damaged her own hand. (Rd 4 - 04:51) A broken hand would certainly have a big impact upon her chances of winning. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Stoltman is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 4 - 04:36) Bethlen quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Stoltman! (Rd 4 - 04:36) Stoltman is back up too fast though. (Rd 4 - 04:10) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Taking a few gulps of breath, Stoltman is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Stoltman chooses to shoot in on Bethlen. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Bethlen cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Stoltman pounds away on Bethlen with elbow strikes but can't land anything significant. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Stoltman doesn't allow Bethlen to lock her up with double underhooks. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Stoltman looks to get past the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:10) Advancing her position fairly easily, she passes to side control. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Stoltman begins trying to get herself into mount. (Rd 4 - 02:30) She gets the mount. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Stoltman pounds away on Bethlen, landing two solid elbows. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Stoltman forces Bethlen to turn away from the strikes, giving up her back! (Rd 4 - 01:36) Stoltman tries to finish Bethlen off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Stoltman gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Bethlen has to tap out! (Rd 4 - 01:19) Shaunagh Stoltman takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 4 - 01:19) Shaunagh Stoltman books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman defeats Nora 'One-Shot' Bethlen (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:41 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Shaunagh Stoltman thanks all of his sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Idina Micklewhite would be a tough challenge but one that she'd be interested in trying. Shaunagh Stoltman may not be the greatest interviewee, but her looks alone mean she'll always get a reaction. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Verona "The Samoan Tank" Joseph (7-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Upolu, Samoa, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (8-3, 0-1 CTC, From: Alberta, Canada, Underdog: +150) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Verona 'The Samoan Tank' Joseph fights 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 04:25) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:57) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:33) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:07) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 02:38) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:28) Evergood rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Evergood comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Joseph tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:19) Evergood lands a right hand and then she lands a vicious left cross! (Rd 1 - 02:19) She's down! Joseph falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Evergood knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Joseph, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Evergood pounds away on Joseph, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 02:12) Joseph goes limp for a second, the referee leaps in to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 01:57) The winner, by knock out; Piper Evergood! (Rd 1 - 01:57) Piper Evergood moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood defeats Verona 'The Samoan Tank' Joseph (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:03 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Piper Evergood thanks everyone connected to Femme Fatale Fighting for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Yellow Peril" Rachel McGuiness (9-2, 0-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Favorite: -240) vs. Janey McDwyre (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Underdog: +190) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Yellow Peril' Rachel McGuiness battles Janey McDwyre. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Neither fighter offers up the usual touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) McGuiness connects with two right hands and then catches McDwyre with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:17) A flurry of four punches from McGuiness see two of them land and then catches McDwyre with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:48) A flurry of four punches from McGuiness see them all connect but McDwyre evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 03:24) McGuiness comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 03:24) McDwyre throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:24) McGuiness comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing four of them, and then she catches McDwyre with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:53) McGuiness initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 02:53) McDwyre hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:53) McGuiness can't hit a set-up right jab, but then she hits McDwyre with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 02:36) McGuiness comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:36) McDwyre hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 02:36) McGuiness comes in fast and lands five quick punches and then she scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:32) McGuiness comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 01:32) McDwyre throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 01:32) McDwyre is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint. (Rd 1 - 01:32) McGuiness can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she catches McDwyre with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:16) McGuiness confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:16) McDwyre hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 01:16) McGuiness fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:02) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:31) McGuiness comes forward, walking down McDwyre. (Rd 1 - 00:31) McGuiness bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 00:31) McGuiness lands two jabs and then she hits a nice left hook to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:11) McGuiness comes in fast and lands three quick punches but McDwyre evades a big left punch. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to McGuiness, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:47) McGuiness comes in fast and lands five quick punches but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 2 - 04:20) Attacking with intent, McGuiness scores with four out of a flurry of four punches and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 03:55) McGuiness moves forward, constantly trying to pressure McDwyre into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:55) McGuiness steps into the pocket, showing little fear of McDwyre. (Rd 2 - 03:55) Showing good hand speed, McGuiness lands two out of a flurry of four punches and then she hits McDwyre with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 03:23) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 02:51) McGuiness moves forward, constantly trying to pressure McDwyre into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:51) McGuiness is now in the pocket. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Attacking with a quick flurry, McGuiness lands five punches but McDwyre steps back to avoid a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:12) McGuiness steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 02:12) McDwyre hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:12) McGuiness comes in fast with five quick punches, landing four of them, but McDwyre avoids a big left. (Rd 2 - 01:45) McGuiness can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 01:30) McGuiness comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 01:30) McDwyre lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:30) A jab is wide from McGuiness, but then she hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 01:18) McGuiness steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 01:18) McDwyre hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:18) McGuiness comes in fast with three quick punches, landing one of them, but can't connect with a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:58) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 00:25) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 00:07) McDwyre scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:07) McGuiness lands two of a flurry of quick punches but doesn't connect with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to McGuiness, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to McGuiness. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:50) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:50) McDwyre misses with a big right hand, allowing McGuiness to counter with a pair of jabs that are followed by a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 04:28) McDwyre wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking. (Rd 3 - 04:28) McGuiness comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing four of them, and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 3 - 04:09) McGuiness is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:00) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 03:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 03:23) McDwyre hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 03:23) McGuiness uses a right jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 3 - 03:01) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:01) McDwyre misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. McGuiness comes in with a pair of jabs that are followed by a left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:45) That was the perfect example of how McGuiness can use her reach advantage. (Rd 3 - 02:45) McDwyre is going to get caught again and again at that sort of range and McGuiness will be in no danger at all. (Rd 3 - 02:33) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:33) McGuiness slips past a right hook and counters with a pair of jabs that are followed by a left hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:04) McDwyre misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing McGuiness to attack with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left cross that just misses. (Rd 3 - 01:38) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 01:38) McDwyre misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing McGuiness to attack with a pair of right jabs that are followed by a right hook to the side of the body. (Rd 3 - 01:09) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:09) McGuiness dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a left cross. (Rd 3 - 00:41) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:41) McDwyre misses a right hook and gets countered with quick jabs that are followed by a left hook. (Rd 3 - 00:12) A jab is wide from McGuiness, but then she catches McDwyre with a stunning left hook! (Rd 3 - 00:12) She's down! McDwyre falls to the floor! (Rd 3 - 00:08) McGuiness knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on McDwyre, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to McGuiness on my card, McDwyre was well behind. (Rd 3 - 00:00) McDwyre is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:50) McGuiness confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:50) McDwyre may have been aiming to get in close, but McGuiness aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:50) A quick flurry of four punches from McGuiness sees all of them hit home and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 04:15) McGuiness closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:15) McGuiness lands two of five quick punches and then hits McDwyre with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 03:50) McDwyre had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 03:50) McGuiness comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing three of them, but McDwyre avoids a big left. (Rd 4 - 03:20) McGuiness comes in looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:20) McDwyre appeared to be going to try and get in close, but McGuiness took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:20) McGuiness lands two jabs and then hits McDwyre with a straight left. (Rd 4 - 03:00) McGuiness steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 03:00) McDwyre may have been aiming to get in close, but McGuiness aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 03:00) McGuiness comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing three of them, and then hits a nice left hook to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 02:32) Circling, McDwyre clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 4 - 02:32) McGuiness moves in behind three quick punches, two of them finding a home, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 4 - 02:06) McGuiness steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 02:06) McGuiness hits two right jabs and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:55) McGuiness appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, her hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 4 - 01:44) McDwyre may have been aiming to get in close, but McGuiness aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:44) McGuiness can't connect with a jab, but then catches McDwyre with a crunching left hook. (Rd 4 - 01:30) McGuiness can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches McDwyre with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 01:18) McGuiness fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches McDwyre with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 01:08) McGuiness looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:08) McDwyre had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:08) McGuiness comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing five of them, and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:23) McGuiness fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits McDwyre with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 4 - 00:23) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of McDwyre. (Rd 4 - 00:23) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon her breathing. (Rd 4 - 00:14) McGuiness can't connect with a jab, but then catches McDwyre with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:04) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to McGuiness on my card, McDwyre was well behind. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, McDwyre is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. She needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:51) McGuiness lands a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:32) A quick flurry of three punches from McGuiness sees all of them hit home and then lands a left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Breathing very hard, McGuiness is looking ragged. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Attacking with intent, McGuiness scores with three out of a flurry of three punches and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Covering up, McDwyre backs off! McGuiness may have rocked her! (Rd 5 - 03:46) McGuiness moves in close and creams McDwyre with a vicious left uppercut...and down she goes! (Rd 5 - 03:42) McGuiness quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned McDwyre! (Rd 5 - 03:42) McGuiness fires away and McDwyre is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 5 - 03:31) McGuiness over-commits and that allows McDwyre to tip her off balance and start to scramble! (Rd 5 - 03:31) McDwyre ends up in half guard. (Rd 5 - 03:20) McDwyre looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 5 - 03:20) McGuiness finds her opponent too skilled, and McDwyre passes half guard into a full mount. (Rd 5 - 02:38) McDwyre tries to set up McGuiness for an armbar. (Rd 5 - 02:38) The armbar is fully applied, McGuiness has no option but to tap out! (Rd 5 - 02:12) Janey McDwyre takes the victory by way of submission! (Rd 5 - 02:12) Janey McDwyre advances in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Janey McDwyre defeats 'Yellow Peril' Rachel McGuiness (Submission (Armbar) in 2:48 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Rachel McGuiness announces that this was her last MMA fight as she has decided to retire. Post-Fight: Janey McDwyre name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and she responds by calling out Kelly Andrews, saying she will kick her ass. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Alyson "Alley Kat" Arroway (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: French River, Ontario, Favorite: -670) vs. Gabriella Rios (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +530) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway taking on Gabriella Rios. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Rios hits a jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Arroway lands two jabs and also lands a powerful right head kick! (Rd 1 - 04:35) Rios is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 04:35) Arroway quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Rios! (Rd 1 - 04:35) Arroway fires away and Rios is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Arroway fires off some rights, but Rios isn't troubled by them. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Arroway blocks Rios as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Arroway fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 1 - 03:29) Rios tries to move to guard, but Arroway doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Arroway pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Rios tries to move to guard, but Arroway doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Arroway tries to get into the mount position. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Rios fights the attempted mount off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Arroway ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Rios tries to throw a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Rios blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 1 - 01:48) In half guard, Rios begins working to get side control. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Rios passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Arroway starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 01:34) The scramble results in Arroway being on her back with Rios in side control. (Rd 1 - 01:21) Rios fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Arroway tries to move to guard, but Rios doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Rios unloads with lefts, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:28) Rios blocks Arroway as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Rios fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Arroway, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Arroway is looking comfortable thus far. She looks very confident as she talks to her team. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Arroway forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Rios hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Arroway connects with two left jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:37) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 04:37) Arroway slips past a left hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 04:24) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Rios misses with a big left hand, allowing Arroway to counter with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:11) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 2 - 03:40) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:18) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Rios slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:58) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:58) Arroway slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Arroway slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 02:09) Rios misses a big left hand, putting her off balance and allowing Arroway to attack with a left jab and a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:55) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Rios misses a big left hand, putting her off balance and allowing Arroway to attack with a quick left jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 01:08) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:39) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:39) Rios misses a left hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:25) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Arroway misses a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. Rios hits a right jab and also hits a good left hand. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Retreating, Arroway looks punch-drunk...she may be in big trouble! (Rd 2 - 00:15) Rios moves in for the kill and lands a big left hand! Arroway goes down! (Rd 2 - 00:01) Rios moves in quickly, kneeling beside Arroway and starting to hammer down with punches! (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Arroway. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Arroway is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Rios is off target with a right jab but hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Arroway hits a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 04:53) There's no question that Rios is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 3 - 04:43) That last blow may have really hurt Rios, she staggers backward looking dazed! (Rd 3 - 04:43) Arroway tries to capitalise with a massive right hand, but it misses. (Rd 3 - 04:29) For the first time, Arroway is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Rios is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Rios scores with a quick kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Arroway uses a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:20) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the jaw of Rios. (Rd 3 - 04:10) That last blow may have really hurt Rios, she staggers backward against the cage and tries to cover up as best she can! (Rd 3 - 04:10) Arroway moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Rios is rocked again! (Rd 3 - 04:05) Clearing her head just in time, Rios ducks under the head kick that would have ended the fight. (Rd 3 - 03:50) Circling back to the center, Rios looks like she has regained her composure. (Rd 3 - 03:42) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Rios hits a jab and also just about lands a head kick. (Rd 3 - 03:42) Arroway hits a left jab and also hits a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 03:27) That last blow may have really hurt Rios, she staggers backward against the cage and tries to cover up as best she can! (Rd 3 - 03:27) Arroway moves in for the kill and lands a huge right hand! Rios is knocked out cold! (Rd 3 - 03:21) The winner, by knock out; Alyson Arroway! (Rd 3 - 03:21) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Alyson Arroway. Official Result: Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway defeats Gabriella Rios (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:39 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Alyson Arroway gives a name-check to everyone at Femme Fatale Fighting, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Alyson Arroway says that she is very happy to cap her CTC debut with a win. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Haley Croft (9-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Hawaii, Favorite: -850) vs. "Thunder Foot" Kirsten Page (7-2, 0-1 CTC, From: French River, Ontario, Underdog: +670) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Haley Croft takes on 'Thunder Foot' Kirsten Page in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Page doesn't connect with a leg kick and gets countered with two jabs that are followed by a stiff head kick that finds its mark! (Rd 1 - 04:34) Page is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 04:34) The winner, by knock out, is Haley Croft! (Rd 1 - 04:34) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Haley Croft. Official Result: Haley Croft defeats 'Thunder Foot' Kirsten Page (Knock Out (Kick) in 0:26 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Haley Croft announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this fight. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Hope "Scythe" Lehane (9-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Moreno Valley, California, Favorite: -1050) vs. Velvet Avery (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Underdog: +830) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Hope 'Scythe' Lehane battles Velvet Avery in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Lehane may have been setting up to shoot, but Avery aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A jab lands from Avery, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 1 - 04:30) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Lehane, but Avery was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Avery hits a left jab and then catches Lehane with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Lehane shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:04) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Avery pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Lehane attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Lehane passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Avery starts scrambling. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Lehane manages to come out on top, with Avery pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Lehane tries to loosen the guard, possibly thinking about a leglock. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Avery blocks it by keeping her guard secure. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Lehane attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 02:48) Avery tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Lehane takes her back! She was lightning quick there, what a great move! (Rd 1 - 02:17) Lehane attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 02:17) Avery doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Avery tries to move Lehane off her back but can't. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Avery is in huge trouble now, as Lehane successfully gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 01:19) With both hooks in, Lehane tries to flatten Avery out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Lehane gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Avery has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 00:50) By submission, the winner is Hope Lehane! (Rd 1 - 00:50) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Hope Lehane. Official Result: Hope 'Scythe' Lehane defeats Velvet Avery (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:10 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Hope Lehane gives a name-check to everyone at Lady Shiva's, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Hope Lehane celebrates winning her debut fight for CTC. She gave a charismatic performance. Attendance: 473 Gate Reciepts: $48,482 Sponsorship: $37,178 Ad Revenue: $585,521 Merchandise: $5,072 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $83,356) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Hope Lehane $9,590 Velvet Avery $1,354 SotN: Lehane: $5,000 Haley Croft $13,740 Kirsten Page $1,800 KotN: Croft: $5,000 Perf: Croft: $5,000 Alyson Arroway $4,250 Gabriella Rios $1,476 Janey McDwyre $2,091 Rachel McGuiness $2,880 Piper Evergood $4,080 Verona Joseph $1,920 Shaunagh Stoltman $17,091 Nora Bethlen $15,135 FotN: Both: $10,000 Perf: Both: $5,000 Erin Distefano $1,567 Vasya Kaczmarek $1,968 Rosamaria Correa $2,614 Maricel Punya $1,800 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $33,902 Profit: $549,987 Critical Rating: 80% Commercial Rating: 41% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -5.0% 14.0% (Low Level National) USA -4.8% 20.2% (Low Level National) UK -4.0% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Europe -2.5% 6.3% (Low Level National) Australia -2.5% 1.5% (Low Level National) Japan -4.8% 14.2% (Low Level National) Asia -2.5% 3.6% (Low Level National) Russia -1.2% 86.8% (High Level Regional) Mexico -2.5% 96.9% (High Level Regional) South America -4.8% 10.6% (Low Level National) Central America -1.5% 88.5% (High Level Regional) Africa -1.2% 84.5% (High Level Regional) News - Haley Croft announced her retirement to the crowd after her victory over Kirsten Page. She retires with a professional record of 10-3, with a promotional record of 1-0 with CTC, including a 26 second knock out victory over Kirsten Page at Canadian Tournament Combat 107. She is a former WEFF Featherweight champion (September 1997-August 1999, 2 defences), and was named Female Fighter of the Year in 1998. - The CTC have announced that the loser of tonight's Fight of the Night, Nora Bethlen will continue in the tournament in Croft's place. - Rachel McGuinness announced her retirement to the crowd after her loss to Janey McDwyre. She retires with a professional record of 9-3, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a fifth round submission loss to Janey McDwyre at Canadian Tournament Combat 107. She twice fought for the WEFF Featherweight Title, losing to Haley Croft in 1998, and Hope Lehane in 2001. - Nora Bethlen suffered a broken wrist in her loss to Shaunagh Stoltman, and will miss three weeks of training. This should not affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - Janey McDwyre suffered a broken nose in her victory over Rachel McGuiness, and will miss a week of training. This should not affect her ability to continue in the tournament. - Gabriella Rios suffered a broken jaw in her loss to Alyson Arroway, and will miss three weeks of training. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Kanezane Fujii has stopped training with J1 Circle. Despite enjoying success while with the team the arrangement was always meant to be temporary and he is keen to keep his training fresh and unpredictable by looking elsewhere. - CTC Cruiserweight fight Takaaki Fukumitsu has announced that he is training at Snake Temple and will be backed by the team for his next fight. He will not be with the camp long-term, but is looking to keep his training methods fresh. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows South American Large Local Show (Friday, Week 1, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Juan Pablo Rique vs. Watson Viana KO of the Night: Claudio Palacios (vs. Lucas) Submission of the Night: Ruy Mendes da Rocha (vs. Thomaz de Miranda) Performance Bonus: Juan Pablo Rique vs. Watson Viana Performance Bonus: Ronaldo Freitas vs. Zuenir Merquior Canadian Large Local Show (Friday, Wee k 1, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Randy Carsley vs. Christopher Earle KO of the Night: Xie Ming (vs. Sawyer Hines) Submission of the Night: Tadao Miyazaki (vs. Leandro Bastos) Performance Bonus: Randy Carsley vs. Christopher Earle Performance Bonus: Lloyd McAllister vs. Piotr Dabrowski Performance Bonus: Phil Ball vs. Naohiro Suzuki Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Kelly "K.O." Andrews (6-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +180) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -230) Kelly Andrews is tall and willowy and doesn't look anything like a threatening fighter. However, looks can be decieving, as she is a competent Muay Thai competitor who uses her height, reach, and razor-sharp elbows to take opponents apart. She is probably best known for her victory over Chelsea Lawson in the main event of WEFF 4 back in 1998, a crazy brawl that is widely regarded as one of the best fights in history. She is coming off a third round TKO victory over Haley Lovebond in the first round of the tournament. Eiko Shiokawa is a decent Jiu-Jitsu fighter, who can be a dangerous opponent if a fight goes to the ground, getting it there however can cause her major problems. She signed with KDM FC in 1998 and has thus far been impressive. She is coming off a first round submission victory over Ana Natalia Pinto in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Veronika Sablikova vs. Annika Sjolin in the Third Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (7-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -940) vs. Johanna "Scandi Noir" Lagerholm (1-1, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: +750) Alisha Wood is one of the most powerful fighters in womens MMA, and uses her wrestling skills to smother and grind down her opponents. At one point she looked like she could be one of the first big dominant stars of womens MMA, being seemingly unbeatable at first, but since moving to WEFF in 1998 she has proven to be vulnerable. Johanna Lagerholm is a decent kick boxer who prioritizes skill over power, a rookie who debuted in March 2001 on the European scene. It's too early to tell much about her, but she looked solid enough in her debut. This is a rematch of the fantastic first round fight between the two, which Wood won by fifth round submission. Lagerholm was allowed back in the tournament following the retirement of Janinha. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tabitha Cameron vs. Tilly Hall in the Third Round. MAIN CARD CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Hanako "The Storm Bringer" Shimizu (10-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -280) vs. Idina Micklewhite (4-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +220) Hanako Shimizu is a Muay Thai fighter who is noted for her excellent striking game, which is at a considerably higher level than most of her peers. A former KDM FC Womens champion, she has torn through all the competition in that division with the exceptional of Veronika Sablikova, who has beaten her soundly both times they've faced off. She is coming off a first round TKO loss to Veronika Sablikova in a KDM FC Womens title challenge. Idina Micklewhite is a Canadian fighter who has enhanced her existing wrestling background with some solid, and improving, striking. Debuting in May 2001, her thirst for competition became clear when she completed, and won, three fights before the year was through. She is coming off a second round TKO victory over Naora Kikuchi in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Chiyo Yanagimoto vs. Temperance McCoy in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "Quick Silver" Anna Thompson (7-2, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -510) vs. Martina Collee (5-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Underdog: +400) Anna Thompson is widely considered to be one of the best Featherweights in the world, and is one of the tallest female fighters around at six feet tall and uses her reach advantage to batter opponents with her potent striking game. She is especially known for her great leg kicks. A two-time contender for the WEFF Featherweight title, her defeats in those contests (to Haley Croft and Hope Lehane) remain her only professional losses to date. She is coming off a third round submission loss to Hope Lehane in a WEFF Featherweight title challenge. Martina Collee is a wrestler from Canada, who shows a pitbull like determination whenever she fights, pressuring her opponents by getting up close and sticking to them constantly. She is very poor at striking and so is very vulnerable to fighters who can control distance. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Feng Chung in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Yutsuko Sasaki vs. Catherine Newmar in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Chiyo "The Scorpion" Yanagimoto (11-3, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -290) vs. Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (6-4, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +230) Chiyo Yanagimoto is a dangerous kick boxer, who causes a lot of problems for opponents because her 5'11" frame gives her a big reach advantage over most other women, meaning she can strike from distance. A very inconsistent fighter, you never know whether you're going to get a killer or a kitten. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kit Sakamoto in KDM FC. Temperance McCoy, at 6'2", is a giant compared to most of her peers. She uses that to good effect by employing a gameplan based around her excellent striking, using her reach advantage to tag her opponents before they can get close enough to attack her. Unfortunately she is woeful at grappling and has virtually no ground game whatsoever, and these big weaknesses are preventing her from making much progress with her career. She is coming off a second round knock out victory over Fi Johns in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hanako Shimizu vs. Idina Micklewhite in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (7-1, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -530) vs. "Body Shot" Tilly Hall (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Underdog: +420) Tabitha Cameron is an excellent prospect who has been making serious waves with WEFF, a Muay Thai fighter who uses her reach advantage to great effect, especially with her deadly high kicks. One of the best Featherweights in the world, she is gunning for a title shot against the great Hope Lehane. She is coming off a first round knock out victory over Laura Adair in WEFF. Tilly Hall is a Chicago-based fighter who comes from an amateur boxing background. Known for her crisp technique, she doesn't have the power to KO many people but she certainly can batter opponents into defeat with repeated shots to the head and body. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Kerry Silverman in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (9-0, 0-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -810) vs. Annika "Iron Chef" Sjolin (3-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +640) Veronika Sablikova is massively powerful, a ground and pound specialist from Prague who has the strength to simply bulldoze opponents. She has made her name fighting for KDM FC in Asia, where she has utterly decimated the roster and is a dominant and seemingly untouchable Featherweight champion. She is coming off a first round TKO victory over Hanako Shimizu that was her second successful defence of the KDM FC Womens title. Annika Sjolin is a young Swedish wrestler. A professional chef in her civilian life, she gained the nickname "Iron Chef" because of her determination and heart. Known for her aggressive nature, she could develope into a very dangerous competitor. She is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Gail Grimshaw in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kelly Andrews vs. Eiko Shiokawa in the Third Round. CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Second Round Bout: Yutsuko Sasaki (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -490) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (2-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +390) Yutsuko Sasaki is a short, muscular fighter, a wrestler who uses her low center of gravity and powerful legs to make her takedowns very hard to resist. Once on the ground, she loves raining down blows with her nasty ground and pound. She has become a particular favorite with KDM FC crowds since she joined them in 1997. She is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Regina de Avila in the first round of the tournament. Catherine Newmar is a New York native who comes from a kick boxing background. A powerful striker who can do serious damage if she hits, her weakness is that her punches and kicks are a little slow and clumsy, if she can tighten them up, she'd be exponentially more dangerous. She is coming off a fourth round knock out victory over Lynda Epsom in the first round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Anna Thompson vs. Martina Collee in the Third Round. Weigh-In Results Kelly Andrews (145 lbs) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (145 lbs) Alisha Wood (145 lbs) vs. Johanna Lagerholm (145 lbs) Hanako Shimizu (145 lbs) vs. Idina Micklewhite (145 lbs) Anna Thompson (145 lbs) vs. Martina Collee (145 lbs) Chiyo Yanagimoto (145 lbs) vs. Temperance McCoy (145 lbs) Tabitha Cameron (145 lbs) vs. Tilly Hall (145 lbs) Veronika Sablikova (145 lbs) vs. Annika Sjolin (145 lbs) Yutsuko Sasaki (145 lbs) vs. Catherine Newmar (145 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 108 Full Fight Card WFW: Kelly Andrews vs. Eiko Shiokawa WFW: Alisha Wood vs. Johanna Lagerholm WFW: Hanako Shimizu vs. Idina Micklewhite WFW: Anna Thompson vs. Martina Collee WFW: Chiyo Yanagimoto vs. Temperance McCoy WFW: Tabitha Cameron vs. Tilly Hall WFW: Veronika Sablikova vs. Annika Sjolin WFW: Yutsuko Sasaki vs. Catherine Newmar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 Saturday, Week 1, May 2003 Live From Halifax, Nova Scotia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Yutsuko Sasaki (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Sapporo, Japan, Favorite: -490) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +390) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which Yutsuko Sasaki battles Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Newmar moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:52) It looked like we were about to see Sasaki try and get some grappling started, but Newmar was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Newmar connects with a jab, but Sasaki evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 04:32) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Newmar closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Newmar can't connect with a jab, but then hits Sasaki with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Newmar raises her arms and plays to the crowd, although she never takes her eyes off her opponent. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Newmar throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Sasaki takes the chance and grabs Newmar into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Sasaki is trying to push Newmar so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Sasaki does it, Newmar is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Sasaki smothers Newmar against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage. (Rd 1 - 02:37) It isn't pretty, but Sasaki has Newmar stuck up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:37) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Newmar is trapped against the cage and Sasaki punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Sasaki uses dirty boxing to punish Newmar while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:06) 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 - 01:01) Newmar can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Sasaki with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Newmar connects with a jab, but Sasaki evades a big right punch. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Sasaki shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:14) The takedown is successful, Newmar pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Sasaki pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Sasaki took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Newmar can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Newmar throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Sasaki comes in and grabs Newmar in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Sasaki is trying to muscle Newmar up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Sasaki achieves it, pinning Newmar to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Showing her ability to control opponents, Sasaki smothers Newmar against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:59) Sasaki presses Newmar into the cage, forcing her to carry all of her weight. (Rd 2 - 02:59) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Newmar hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Newmar fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Sasaki with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 01:18) Sasaki covers up, retreating until pressed against the cage...wait, I think she is on rubbery legs! She is hurt! (Rd 2 - 01:18) Sasaki regains her wits just in time to duck under the head kick that would have surely ended the fight. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Sasaki circles back to the center, having gotten the time she needed to regain her wits somewhat. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Newmar hits a left jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Newmar throws a punch but Sasaki avoids it. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Sasaki takes the chance and grabs Newmar into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Clinched with Newmar, Sasaki looks to try and take her down. (Rd 2 - 00:11) Newmar gets slammed down, ending up on her hands and knees with Sasaki on top of her. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Newmar 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:51) Newmar hits a left jab and then catches Sasaki with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:36) Newmar fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Sasaki with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Newmar fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:58) A jab is wide from Newmar, but then she hits Sasaki with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Newmar lands a left hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:23) Newmar is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:17) Sasaki shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:17) The takedown is successful, Newmar pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Sasaki fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 3 - 02:56) Sasaki deflects a couple of punches that Newmar threw from below. (Rd 3 - 02:43) Sasaki throws some minor strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Newmar throws out some punches, but Sasaki leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Newmar is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Sasaki off of her. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Sasaki tries to pound on Newmar, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Sasaki deflects a couple of punches that Newmar threw from below. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Sasaki pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 3 - 00:43) Newmar tries to pull Sasaki in close and pepper her with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 3 - 00:31) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Newmar can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 3 - 00:25) Sasaki wobbles, then falls! (Rd 3 - 00:16) Newmar starts pounding away on Sasaki, looking to finish her off! (Rd 3 - 00:16) Newmar pounds away with rights, Sasaki is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face! (Rd 3 - 00:16) Referee Harry A. Bierce is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 3 - 00:03) The winner, by TKO; Catherine Newmar! (Rd 3 - 00:03) Catherine Newmar moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar defeats Yutsuko Sasaki (TKO (Strikes) in 4:57 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Catherine Newmar thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Catherine Newmar taunts all the doubters who made her the heavy underdog for this fight, telling them that they know nothing about MMA and that she should have been the favorite all along. Catherine Newmar handled this interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (9-0, 0-0 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Favorite: -810) vs. Annika "Iron Chef" Sjolin (3-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Underdog: +640) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Beast From The East' Veronika Sablikova taking on Annika 'Iron Chef' Sjolin. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:46) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Sablikova is the aggressor. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Sablikova is trying to muscle Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Sablikova does it, Sjolin is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Sablikova pins Sjolin up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Sablikova pins Sjolin up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Unable to break free, Sjolin is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:48) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 1 - 02:46) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Sjolin had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:38) A one-two from Sablikova fails to land. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:16) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Sablikova aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Sablikova is trying to muscle Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Sablikova can't do it though, Sjolin defended it well. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Sablikova is trying to push Sjolin so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Sjolin out-wrestles her though. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Sjolin looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Sjolin can't get the takedown as Sablikova wrestles her way into a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Sablikova is trying to muscle Sjolin up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Sablikova does it, Sjolin is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Sablikova goes to use some dirty boxing, but Sjolin is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Sablikova goes for a foot stomp but Sjolin works enough space that she can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Sablikova wrestles her way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Sablikova is looking to muscle Sjolin back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Sablikova does it, Sjolin is stuck with her back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Sablikova, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Sablikova to go on and win this fight now that the first round has gone her way. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's hard to see a scenario where Sjolin can do enough to take this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Seeing her opponent about to shoot in, Sjolin timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:30) With control of the clinch, Sjolin tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:30) The takedown doesn't work, Sablikova blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Sablikova hits Sjolin with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Sablikova looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Sjolin cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Sablikova looks to get a mount. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Sablikova shifts to mount. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Sablikova pounds away on Sjolin, landing several great shots that rock her! (Rd 2 - 02:56) With Sjolin taking a beating, referee Roger Bennett has to stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 02:36) Veronika Sablikova takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 2 - 02:36) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Veronika Sablikova. Official Result: 'The Beast From The East' Veronika Sablikova defeats Annika 'Iron Chef' Sjolin (TKO (Strikes) in 2:24 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Veronika Sablikova praises her team at Euro Team Thunder, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. Visibly delighted, Veronika Sablikova celebrates starting her CTC career with a win. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (7-1, 0-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -530) vs. "Body Shot" Tilly Hall (2-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +420) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron battles 'Body Shot' Tilly Hall. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Hall initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Cameron throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:52) A quick flurry of five punches from Hall sees all of them hit home and then she catches Cameron with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Cameron comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:23) The takedown is completed, Hall is on her back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Cameron punches down at Hall, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Hall uses her legs to push Cameron back, and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Cameron seizes the opportunity, Hall was too slow and gets caught in side control. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Trapped under side control, Hall takes an enormous knee strike to the ribs! (Rd 1 - 03:03) Cameron uses side control to drive forward and hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip! (Rd 1 - 02:47) Cameron throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Hall tries to move to guard, but Cameron doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Cameron fires off a few punches as she catches her breath. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Cameron holds Hall in position with side control and drives a big knee into the ribs! (Rd 1 - 01:34) Cameron tries to ensnare Hall in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Hall defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Hall tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:44) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Hall comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Cameron hit two counter left hands. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Hall throws a two-punch combo but Cameron avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Hall can't connect with a jab, but then catches Cameron with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Cameron appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Hall took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:11) Hall can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cameron. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Cameron shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Hall almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Cameron has hold of one leg. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Cameron drives Hall up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Hall wrestles back against Cameron, turning her enough so that she can escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Hall moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Cameron lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Hall comes in fast with five quick punches, landing two of them, but Cameron evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 03:42) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Hall comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Cameron fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 03:28) A quick flurry of punches from Hall sees three of five hit home and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Cameron shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Hall almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Cameron has hold of one leg. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Cameron drives Hall up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Cameron looks to try and maintain control via her wrestling skills, but Hall works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Hall attacks with strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Cameron misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Hall moves in behind three quick punches, one of them finding a home, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Hall initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Cameron throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Attacking with intent, Hall scores with two out of a flurry of four punches but Cameron evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 01:25) Cameron doesn't connect with a leg kick and gets countered with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a good right hook. (Rd 2 - 01:06) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:47) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Hall looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Cameron had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Two left hands land from Hall, but Cameron steps back to avoid a right to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:01) Hall lands two jabs and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Hall, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:50) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Hall scores with a jab but finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Cameron hits a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick. (Rd 3 - 04:35) A quick flurry of four punches from Hall sees all of them hit home and then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Hall comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then hits Cameron with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:02) Hall is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 03:51) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Cameron, but Hall was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Stepping in, Hall lands four quick punches and then hits Cameron with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Hall steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Cameron hit two counter left hands. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Hall comes in fast and lands four quick punches and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Hall slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with two jabs that are followed by a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Cameron shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Cameron gets a single leg takedown! Hall pulls guard off it. (Rd 3 - 02:35) That's her second takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Cameron starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:17) She passes the guard well, gaining side control. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Cameron tries to ensnare Hall in an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Hall doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Cameron blocks Hall as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:44) Cameron tries to lock Hall into a kimura. (Rd 3 - 00:44) Hall doesn't allow the kimura to be applied. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Hall tries to pull guard on Cameron but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Cameron unloads with three hard elbows, Hall is getting rocked! (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Hall just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Hall up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:49) Hall steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 04:49) A pair of tentative jabs from Cameron land, but have zero effect. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Showing good hand speed, Hall lands two out of a flurry of four punches but Cameron evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 04:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Cameron uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Hall hits a nice five punch combination. (Rd 4 - 03:50) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Cameron comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Cameron gets the takedown! Hall pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 03:12) Cameron throws a quick, ultra-nasty elbow strike to the head. (Rd 4 - 02:59) The clock runs down as Hall is being smothered against the ground by Cameron. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Cameron drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Hall. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Hall uses her legs to push Cameron back, and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 4 - 02:17) There wasn't enough separation though, Cameron is able to catch her and secure side control. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Cameron tries to lock Hall in a kimura. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Hall defends herself well and is in no danger. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Hall tries to pull guard on Cameron but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Cameron begins trying to get herself into a mount. (Rd 4 - 01:12) She can't mount Hall. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Hall tries to pull guard on Cameron but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:33) Cameron uses side control to drive forward and hit a brutal knee strike just above the hip! (Rd 4 - 00:20) Cameron drives down with an elbow strike that lands flush! Hall is in big trouble! (Rd 4 - 00:20) With punches raining down, Hall desperately tries to get away but only succeeds in giving up her back! (Rd 4 - 00:03) Cameron fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Hall! (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Cameron, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:55) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 5 - 04:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Hall nails two quick punches from a flurry but fails on a hook attempt to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Cameron launches a right head kick that did damage. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Covering up, Hall backs off until pressed up against the cage! She is hurt! (Rd 5 - 03:51) Cameron is trying to lock Hall into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:51) She has it hooked, Hall was too dazed to muster any sort of serious defensive action. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Using the clinch, Cameron hits a vicious knee to the ribs of Hall. (Rd 5 - 03:28) Cameron misses a knee strike, but maintains her control of the clinch. (Rd 5 - 02:57) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Cameron blasts Hall with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 5 - 02:39) Hall tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 5 - 02:06) From the clinch, Hall gets caught with a massive knee to the chest. (Rd 5 - 01:54) Hall blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Hall is released from the clinch, Cameron looks to change tactics. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Cameron is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Hall is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 01:02) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:02) Cameron misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Hall attacks with a jab and a right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:33) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:33) Cameron counters a right hand with a jab and a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Cameron. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron defeats 'Body Shot' Tilly Hall (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Tabitha Cameron thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She says that she is very happy to have won on her CTC debut and that she's very happy here. Tabitha Cameron is so photogenic that she is always marketable, even if she isn't the greatest talker in the world. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Chiyo "The Scorpion" Yanagimoto (11-3, 0-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -290) vs. Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (6-4, 1-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Underdog: +230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Chiyo 'The Scorpion' Yanagimoto battling Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Christina Shaw. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Yanagimoto steps in, watched all the way by McCoy. (Rd 1 - 04:45) McCoy counters a right hand with a couple of jabs that are followed by a head kick attempt that narrowly misses. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Yanagimoto comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Yanagimoto misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:15) McCoy hits a couple of jabs but misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:48) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:33) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 1 - 02:55) McCoy lets Yanagimoto step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 02:55) McCoy scores with a jab but misses a high kick. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Yanagimoto lands a nice high roundhouse kick. (Rd 1 - 02:41) McCoy is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled her! She is covering up, trying to buy time to recover! (Rd 1 - 02:41) McCoy regains her wits just in time to duck under the head kick that would have surely ended the fight. (Rd 1 - 02:27) McCoy manages to clear her head and circle away, back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Yanagimoto comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Yanagimoto misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:21) McCoy uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Yanagimoto comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 02:01) McCoy lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Yanagimoto misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:39) McCoy lets Yanagimoto step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 01:39) McCoy counters a right hand with a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Yanagimoto steps in, watched all the way by McCoy. (Rd 1 - 01:15) McCoy hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 1 - 01:15) Yanagimoto hits a pair of jabs but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Yanagimoto steps in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Yanagimoto uses a left jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:44) McCoy scores with a brace of jabs but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:20) McCoy stands ready as Yanagimoto moves in. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Yanagimoto hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:20) McCoy lands a left jab and also lands a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Yanagimoto, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Yanagimoto steps in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:45) McCoy slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a vicious head kick! (Rd 2 - 04:33) Yanagimoto wobbles, then falls! (Rd 2 - 04:33) McCoy starts pounding away on Yanagimoto, looking to finish her off! (Rd 2 - 04:33) McCoy pounds away with rights and Yanagimoto is eating some heavy shots! (Rd 2 - 04:15) McCoy pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Yanagimoto tries to move to guard, but McCoy doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 03:46) McCoy tries to pound on Yanagimoto, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 03:27) Yanagimoto tries to pull guard on McCoy but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:08) McCoy unloads with big rights, but Yanagimoto covers up well. (Rd 2 - 02:57) McCoy blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 02:41) McCoy fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 2 - 02:21) Yanagimoto tries to move to guard, but McCoy doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 02:08) McCoy tries to ensnare Yanagimoto in a kimura. (Rd 2 - 02:08) Yanagimoto blocks it. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Yanagimoto tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 01:34) McCoy fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 2 - 01:17) McCoy blocks Yanagimoto as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 2 - 01:00) McCoy fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 2 - 00:40) McCoy blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:26) McCoy pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 00:09) McCoy blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to McCoy, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:51) Yanagimoto comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Yanagimoto is off-target with a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:51) McCoy finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Moving forward, Yanagimoto looks to strike. McCoy stands ready. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Yanagimoto misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. McCoy attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:23) McCoy is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:13) McCoy comes in looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:13) McCoy can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:55) McCoy lands two jabs, but Yanagimoto evades a big right punch. (Rd 3 - 03:36) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 03:12) McCoy acknowledges some instructions from her corner with a curt nod of the head and returns her full attention to the fight. (Rd 3 - 03:03) McCoy steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:03) Yanagimoto throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 03:03) A jab is wide from McCoy, but then she catches Yanagimoto with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Moving forward, Yanagimoto looks to strike. McCoy stands ready. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Yanagimoto misses a couple of jabs but hits a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:41) McCoy hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Moving forward, Yanagimoto looks to strike. McCoy stands ready. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Yanagimoto hits a couple of jabs but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 02:15) McCoy scores with a jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Taking a few gulps of breath, Yanagimoto is giving the first hint that she is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 01:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 01:29) McCoy comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Yanagimoto fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 3 - 01:29) McCoy hits a left jab and then she scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 01:16) McCoy stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Yanagimoto looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Yanagimoto can't get McCoy down to the ground. (Rd 3 - 01:04) Yanagimoto attempts to wrestle McCoy to the ground. (Rd 3 - 01:04) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Yanagimoto pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Yanagimoto blocks McCoy as she tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Yanagimoto fires away with punches, but McCoy deals with them fairly well. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of McCoy. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's McCoy up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:48) McCoy comes forward. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Yanagimoto hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 04:48) McCoy fails to find a home for her jab, but then she hits Yanagimoto with a great high right head kick. (Rd 4 - 04:21) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 4 - 03:58) A few deep breaths betray that McCoy is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Two jabs hit home from McCoy and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 03:28) McCoy moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Yanagimoto into exchanging strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Yanagimoto manages a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 03:28) A jab hits home from McCoy and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:16) McCoy clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Using her wrestling skills, Yanagimoto is trying to push McCoy up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Yanagimoto manages it and controls McCoy up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:01) Yanagimoto hits McCoy, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Yanagimoto uses dirty boxing to punish McCoy while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Yanagimoto pins McCoy up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Yanagimoto and McCoy remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 4 - 01:24) McCoy looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Referee Leo Behan decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:24) McCoy moves confidently around the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:15) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 4 - 00:49) McCoy steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Yanagimoto fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 4 - 00:49) McCoy doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 00:39) Limping slightly, Yanagimoto is definitely starting to feel the damage to her legs. (Rd 4 - 00:30) McCoy moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Yanagimoto appeared to be going to try and get in close, but McCoy took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:30) A jab hits home from McCoy and then she hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 00:12) Yanagimoto comes in to engage. (Rd 4 - 00:12) Yanagimoto uses a left jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 4 - 00:12) McCoy finds a way past her opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to McCoy, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Yanagimoto is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think she needs a finish or she will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:51) Yanagimoto steps in, watched all the way by McCoy. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Both fighters throw but neither can land a shot. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Yanagimoto is off-target with a jab and also has a right hand blocked. (Rd 5 - 04:51) McCoy finds her right cross blocked. (Rd 5 - 04:32) McCoy stands ready as Yanagimoto moves in. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Yanagimoto hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:19) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Yanagimoto hits McCoy with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Yanagimoto is trying to push McCoy so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:05) McCoy doesn't let herself be driven back though. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Yanagimoto tries to wrestle McCoy backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Yanagimoto doesn't manage it though, McCoy defended it well. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Yanagimoto hits McCoy with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Yanagimoto is trying to push McCoy so that her back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:20) McCoy ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:06) Yanagimoto catches McCoy with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Yanagimoto smothers McCoy against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Yanagimoto uses dirty boxing to punish McCoy while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Yanagimoto is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 02:24) McCoy looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) McCoy is trapped against the cage and Yanagimoto hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 5 - 02:10) Yanagimoto hits McCoy, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:51) Yanagimoto uses dirty boxing to punish McCoy while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:31) McCoy is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Yanagimoto hits McCoy, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 5 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Yanagimoto uses dirty boxing to punish McCoy while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Yanagimoto catches McCoy with an elbow to the face from the clinch while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:37) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:23) McCoy can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Yanagimoto. (Rd 5 - 00:11) Yanagimoto steps in to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:11) Yanagimoto doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:11) McCoy is off-target with a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Yanagimoto, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy defeats Chiyo 'The Scorpion' Yanagimoto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Chiyo Yanagimoto announces that she has decided to retire from active competition following this loss. Post-Fight: Temperance McCoy thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Showing respect, Temperance McCoy praises Yanagimoto for her skill and toughness. CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "Quick Silver" Anna Thompson (7-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Oceanside, California, Favorite: -510) vs. Martina Collee (5-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Underdog: +400) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Quick Silver' Anna Thompson going head to head with Martina Collee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab is wide from Thompson, but then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Blood is visible on Collee, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under her eye. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Circling, Collee clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Thompson connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Collee. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Collee had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Thompson uses a left jab, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 03:47) Thompson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Collee with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Collee keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Thompson connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Collee had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Thompson connects with a nice jab and then hits Collee with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Thompson closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Collee may have been aiming to get in close, but Thompson aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Thompson uses a left jab, but her big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Collee had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Thompson connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Collee appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Thompson took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Thompson lands two jabs and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Thompson rolls her shoulders to relax them, then moves forward. (Rd 1 - 02:00) A jab hits home from Thompson and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Collee. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Thompson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:39) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Collee. (Rd 1 - 01:39) The ringside doctor examines the cut...and signals that it isn't a fight ender. (Rd 1 - 01:39) The fight will be restarted in the center! (Rd 1 - 01:34) A jab hits home from Thompson and then she hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Thompson closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Thompson connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:53) It looked like we were about to see Collee try and get some grappling started, but Thompson was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Two jabs hit home from Thompson and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Collee. (Rd 1 - 00:41) Limping quite noticeably, Collee is definitely feeling the damage to her legs. (Rd 1 - 00:35) Thompson can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Thompson lands a jab and then hits Collee with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Thompson. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Thompson fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Collee seizes the chance and grabs Thompson into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Collee is looking to muscle Thompson back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:26) She does so and now has Thompson pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Thompson is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:10) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Collee hits Thompson, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Unable to break free, Thompson is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Collee and Thompson remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:33) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Thompson is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Thompson can't connect with a jab, but then hits Collee with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Collee had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:06) Thompson connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Collee isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if she gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:41) Thompson hits two left jabs and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Collee had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Thompson can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:19) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Collee. (Rd 2 - 00:07) Thompson connects with two left hands and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Collee came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Collee is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 05:00) Collee has an obvious limp as she circles. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Thompson hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Collee may have been aiming to get in close, but Thompson aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:26) Thompson connects with a nice jab and then catches Collee with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:18) A few deep breaths betray that Thompson is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank. (Rd 3 - 04:05) Thompson can't connect with a jab, but then catches Collee with a right hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Breathing very hard now, Thompson is looking a little ragged. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Thompson lands a jab and then hits Collee with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:40) Thompson is looking really tired. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Thompson fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Collee with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Thompson closes in on Collee, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:12) It looked like we were about to see Collee try and get some grappling started, but Thompson was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:12) A jab hits home from Thompson and then she lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:50) Thompson can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:37) Collee takes the chance and grabs Thompson into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Using her wrestling skills, Collee is trying to push Thompson up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Thompson ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:20) Collee leans all of her weight up against Thompson, pressing her against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:20) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Showing her ability to exert control, Collee smothers Thompson up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:08) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:01) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Collee 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Collee up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 05:00) Collee is limping noticeably. (Rd 4 - 04:49) Thompson hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Collee has a definite limp from the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Collee looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Thompson simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Thompson lands a left hand and then catches Collee with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Collee may have been aiming to get in close, but Thompson aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:15) Thompson hits a left hand, but Collee avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Collee moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt her opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 4 - 03:58) A jab hits home from Thompson and then she catches Collee with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Thompson connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Thompson moves in on Collee, preparing to throw. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Collee had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 03:08) A jab is wide from Thompson, but then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Collee. (Rd 4 - 02:55) Thompson seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Thompson fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 02:42) Thompson switches to a southpaw stance. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Collee may have been aiming to get in close, but Thompson aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Thompson hits a right jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 02:16) Collee limps around, her leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 4 - 02:02) A jab hits home from Thompson and then she hits Collee with a leg kick. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Limping heavily, Collee is struggling to move around. (Rd 4 - 01:31) A jab is wide from Thompson, but then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Collee. (Rd 4 - 01:25) Collee takes the chance and grabs Thompson into a clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:16) Collee tries to wrestle Thompson backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:16) Collee achieves it, pinning Thompson to the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) Thompson is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Thompson is trapped against the cage and Collee hits her with a short left uppercut. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Thompson, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Collee is exerting. (Rd 4 - 00:34) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Thompson. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:55) Thompson lands a left hand and then catches Collee with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Collee clearly respects her opponent's striking as she is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:32) Thompson fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Thompson looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 04:11) Thompson can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:59) Collee seizes the chance and grabs Thompson into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Using her wrestling skills, Collee is trying to push Thompson up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:50) She does so and now has Thompson pinned to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Collee shows her grappling ability by trapping Thompson up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:39) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 5 - 02:31) Thompson, stuck with her back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Collee is exerting. (Rd 5 - 02:31) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings. (Rd 5 - 01:20) Collee uses dirty boxing to punish Thompson while she is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:05) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Harry A. Bierce restarts them back in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Collee is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs she has been forced to take. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Thompson confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Collee appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Thompson took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Thompson connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Thompson comes in looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:22) A jab hits home from Thompson and then she scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:08) Collee can barely walk thanks to all the damage she has taken to her legs. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Collee 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marianne Froth has scored it 49-46 Thompson. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Collee. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Collee. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Martina Collee is the winner by split decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Martina Collee advances in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: Martina Collee defeats 'Quick Silver' Anna Thompson (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Martina Collee thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Martina Collee says that being such a heavy underdog helped motivate her during training and that she's delighted to have caused the upset and proven the bookies wrong. The interview itself wasn't that great, but she is so photogenic that just being on camera boosts her profile. CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Hanako "The Storm Bringer" Shimizu (10-2, 0-0 CTC, From: Hokkaido, Japan, Favorite: -280) vs. Idina Micklewhite (4-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Toronto, Ontario, Underdog: +220) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Hanako 'The Storm Bringer' Shimizu goes head to head with Idina Micklewhite. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:45) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Micklewhite, but Shimizu was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Shimizu throws a punch but Micklewhite was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Shimizu initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Micklewhite misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Shimizu can't hit a set-up right jab, but then she catches Micklewhite with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Shimizu moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Micklewhite into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Micklewhite fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Shimizu throws a two-punch combo but Micklewhite avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Shimizu connects with a jab, but Micklewhite avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Shimizu lands a right hand and then hits a vicious high left kick to the side of the head! (Rd 1 - 03:40) Micklewhite is knocked down! (Rd 1 - 03:31) Shimizu senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks! (Rd 1 - 03:31) Shimizu goes to work on Micklewhite with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish her! (Rd 1 - 03:11) Shimizu motions for Micklewhite to stand up, which she does. (Rd 1 - 02:43) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Shimizu comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Shimizu moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 02:02) Shimizu lands a jab and then she catches Micklewhite with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Shimizu stalks forward, pressuring Micklewhite. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Shimizu avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:46) Shimizu can't hit a set-up right jab, but then she hits Micklewhite with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Shimizu comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, and then hits Micklewhite with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Shimizu comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Micklewhite fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 01:01) A jab is wide from Shimizu, but then she lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Shimizu steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Micklewhite fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:47) Shimizu can't hit a set-up right jab, but then she scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Shimizu comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Micklewhite throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Attacking with intent, Shimizu scores with three out of a flurry of three punches and then she scores with a fantastic left cross! (Rd 1 - 00:24) Micklewhite is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 00:04) Shimizu moves in quickly to try and finish Micklewhite with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 00:04) Incredibly, Micklewhite holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There's no question that Shimizu took that round, I'm giving it a 10-8 score. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Micklewhite may have been aiming to get in close, but Shimizu aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Shimizu connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Micklewhite had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Shimizu comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:03) A jab hits home from Shimizu and then she catches Micklewhite with a crunching left hook. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Retreating, Micklewhite looks punch-drunk...she may be in big trouble! She is covering up as best as she can, but is very unsteady on her feet! (Rd 2 - 03:56) Shimizu is looking to get Micklewhite in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:56) She gets it and now has a dazed Micklewhite in even more serious trouble. (Rd 2 - 03:38) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Shimizu blasts Micklewhite with a big knee to the chest. (Rd 2 - 03:19) Micklewhite grabs an arm and pulls Shimizu out of the Muay Thai clinch and into a regular wrestling clinch instead. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Micklewhite is looking to muscle Shimizu back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:56) Micklewhite achieves it, pinning Shimizu to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:43) An ugly but effective tactic, Micklewhite is pressing Shimizu up against the cage and slowly wearing her down. (Rd 2 - 02:43) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:30) It isn't pretty, but Micklewhite has Shimizu stuck up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:30) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Roger Bennett brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:18) Shimizu throws a punch but Micklewhite avoids it. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Micklewhite comes in and grabs Shimizu in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Micklewhite is looking to muscle Shimizu back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Micklewhite can't manage it, Shimizu fought it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Shimizu took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Shimizu up 20-17 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Shimizu hits a right jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Micklewhite may have been setting up to shoot, but Shimizu aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Shimizu lands two right hands and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Shimizu is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:04) It looked like we were about to see Micklewhite try and get some grappling started, but Shimizu was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Shimizu can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Micklewhite shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Shimizu almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Micklewhite has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Micklewhite drives Shimizu up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Micklewhite traps Shimizu up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 3 - 03:37) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) An ugly but effective tactic, Micklewhite is pressing Shimizu up against the cage and slowly wearing her down. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Thirty seconds passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 01:54) Shimizu is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 3 - 01:54) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 3 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:55) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Circling, Micklewhite clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 3 - 00:40) A jab is wide from Shimizu, but then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Micklewhite. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Shimizu moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Shimizu lands a right hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Micklewhite. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Micklewhite looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Shimizu simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Shimizu hits a right hand, but Micklewhite avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Shimizu. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Micklewhite needs to turn up the intensity, she is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Shimizu can't connect with a jab, but then catches Micklewhite with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Micklewhite warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:35) Shimizu lands a right hand and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:18) There's a takedown attempt from Micklewhite. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Shimizu partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Micklewhite has a hold of the other. (Rd 4 - 04:18) Unable to complete the takedown, Micklewhite instead pushes Shimizu up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Micklewhite pins Shimizu up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Micklewhite presses Shimizu into the cage, forcing her to carry all of her weight. (Rd 4 - 03:48) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:58) Smothered against the cage, Shimizu is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 4 - 02:58) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 4 - 01:57) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Shimizu moves in on Micklewhite, preparing to throw. (Rd 4 - 01:49) A jab is wide from Shimizu, but then she hits Micklewhite with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Micklewhite warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Shimizu can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a nice left head kick. (Rd 4 - 01:22) That last shot may have done some damage, Micklewhite backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! She looks dazed and unsteady! (Rd 4 - 01:22) Shimizu is trying to lock Micklewhite into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 4 - 01:22) Micklewhite is too groggy to fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 4 - 01:05) Shimizu maintains her control of the clinch despite Micklewhite trying to grapple out of it. (Rd 4 - 00:45) Shimizu holds the clinch despite Micklewhite struggling to get free. (Rd 4 - 00:30) From the clinch, Micklewhite gets caught with a massive knee to the chest. (Rd 4 - 00:18) Shimizu keeps control of the clinch even though Micklewhite is trying to wrestle free. (Rd 4 - 00:02) Using the clinch, Shimizu blasts Micklewhite with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Shimizu took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Micklewhite realistically needs to stop her opponent in order to win. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Micklewhite definitely has a large bruise starting to develop on her body, that has got to hurt. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:51) Shimizu comes in looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Shimizu can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Micklewhite warily circles, looking for the opening she needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 5 - 04:25) A jab lands from Shimizu, but Micklewhite avoids a big left. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Shimizu is starting to have to push herself now, and her corner respond by urging her on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 04:04) A jab hits home from Shimizu and then she lands a big left hand. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Shimizu closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Shimizu hits two right jabs and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Micklewhite. (Rd 5 - 03:14) A jab hits home from Shimizu and then she lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 5 - 02:57) It looked like we were about to see Micklewhite try and get some grappling started, but Shimizu was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 02:57) Shimizu fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 5 - 02:34) Shimizu lands a right hand and then catches Micklewhite with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:21) Breathing very hard, Shimizu is looking ragged. (Rd 5 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 5 - 02:08) It looked like we were about to see Micklewhite try and get some grappling started, but Shimizu was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Shimizu connects with a nice jab and then lands a vicious left cross! (Rd 5 - 02:08) Micklewhite is knocked down! (Rd 5 - 02:00) Shimizu senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 5 - 02:00) Shimizu pounds away with lefts, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Micklewhite. (Rd 5 - 01:42) Shimizu pounds away on Micklewhite, landing a few glancing elbow strikes but nothing too damaging. (Rd 5 - 01:31) Micklewhite tries to pull guard on Shimizu but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 01:12) Shimizu tries to pound on Micklewhite with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Micklewhite tries to move to guard, but Shimizu doesn't allow it. (Rd 5 - 00:36) Shimizu tries to pound on Micklewhite with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Micklewhite tries to pull guard on Shimizu but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 5 - 00:09) Shimizu fires away with short elbows but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Shimizu, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 50-44 (Reginald Wodehouse), 50-43 (Millhouse Twain) and 50-43 (Johnny Beerbohm). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Hanako 'The Storm Bringer' Shimizu is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Hanako 'The Storm Bringer' Shimizu. Official Result: Hanako 'The Storm Bringer' Shimizu defeats Idina Micklewhite (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Hanako Shimizu praises her team at Flying Daggers, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She celebrates her CTC debut victory and says that she is already looking forward to the next fight. She gave a charismatic performance. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (7-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Gracefield, Quebec, Favorite: -940) vs. Johanna "Scandi Noir" Lagerholm (1-1, 0-1 CTC, From: Gothenburg, Sweden, Underdog: +750) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood competes against Johanna 'Scandi Noir' Lagerholm in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Lagerholm looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Wood, but Lagerholm was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Stepping in, Lagerholm lands four quick punches but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Wood comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:19) She has the takedown! Lagerholm pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:08) The clock runs down as Lagerholm is being smothered against the ground by Wood. (Rd 1 - 03:28) Lagerholm is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wood off of her. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Wood looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:57) After a struggle, she gets to half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Wood attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 1 - 02:14) She passes but loses her control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 02:02) The scramble ends with Wood grabbing Lagerholm and getting a waist lock, gaining back control. (Rd 1 - 01:45) Wood, with back control over Lagerholm, hits a short left hook to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 1 - 00:53) Lagerholm is trapped face-first up against the cage and Wood punishes her with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Wood smothers Lagerholm face-first up against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing to hit some nasty strikes to the side of the face and ribs. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Wood uses dirty boxing to punish Lagerholm while she is pressed face-first up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Wood took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Wood looks very happy with that first round. She is certainly living up to position as being the heavy favourite to win this fight. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's going to be a real uphill struggle for Lagerholm from this point onward. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Stepping in, Lagerholm throws three quick punches, three of which land, and then catches Wood with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 04:29) It looked like we were about to see Wood try and get some grappling started, but Lagerholm was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:29) A quick flurry of punches from Lagerholm sees three of three hit home and then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:00) A tentative jab from Wood lands. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Lagerholm lands a right jab, but Wood evades a big left punch. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Lagerholm comes in with a flurry of four quick punches, landing two of them, and then lands a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Lagerholm moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 2 - 03:17) Attacking with a quick flurry, Lagerholm lands two of four punches and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 02:52) A flurry of three punches from Lagerholm see two of them land but Wood evades a big left punch. (Rd 2 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:25) Wood comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:25) The takedown is successful and she gets side control too. (Rd 2 - 02:18) In side control, Wood catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Wood is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Lagerholm allows the mount attempt, but it's just a ploy to allow her to try and scramble. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Lagerholm ends up in side control. (Rd 2 - 01:29) In side control, Lagerholm catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Wood brings her legs in to trap Lagerholm in half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:54) Looking to catch her breath, Lagerholm is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:32) Wood transitions from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Perhaps wary of submissions, Lagerholm keeps extremely tight to Wood and peppers her with short punches. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Lagerholm blocks Wood as she tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Lagerholm, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Lagerholm hits a right hand, but finds nothing but air with a big left. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Setting it up well, Wood shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Wood has the takedown! Lagerholm pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Wood begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Lagerholm comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Wood in half guard. (Rd 3 - 03:13) In half guard, Wood begins working to get side control. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Lagerholm fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 03:00) The scramble results in Wood having to turtle, with Lagerholm holding her down while facing her. (Rd 3 - 02:45) Lagerholm looks to hit a knee strike, but Wood is back up too quickly. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Lagerholm is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Wood chooses to shoot in on Lagerholm. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Lagerholm cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 02:23) That's four takedowns from four attempts for Wood. (Rd 3 - 02:17) Lagerholm is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Wood off of her. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Wood tries to pass the guard. (Rd 3 - 01:46) Wood passes guard, but Lagerholm was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Lagerholm somehow manages to come out on top of Wood in north-south position. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Wood feels Lagerholm attempt to shift to side control, and uses the opportunity to scoot out and scramble. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Lagerholm ends up in guard. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:55) Not allowing her opponent any room to work submissions from, Lagerholm keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Wood tries to throw some elbows from the bottom, but Lagerholm smothers her. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Lagerholm uses a shoulder smash to keep Wood down. (Rd 3 - 00:13) Wood tries to sweep Lagerholm. (Rd 3 - 00:13) The sweep is partially successful, at least in unbalancing Lagerholm, and suddenly there's a wild scramble for position as both fighters look for an advantage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Wood. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Wood ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:55) Lagerholm moves in behind four quick punches, four of them finding a home, and then scores with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:24) A flurry of four punches from Lagerholm see them all connect but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Wood is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Lagerholm closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Wood appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Lagerholm took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Stepping in, Lagerholm lands three quick punches and then hits Wood with a straight left. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Lagerholm lands three of five quick punches but a big left to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Lagerholm closes in on Wood, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Lagerholm hits a couple of minor right hands, but Wood steps back to avoid a left to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:38) Attacking with intent, Lagerholm scores with four out of a flurry of four punches and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Wood looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Lagerholm lands a flurry of three quick punches but a big left to the body fails to find the target. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Lagerholm can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Wood with a straight left. (Rd 4 - 01:43) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Lagerholm is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Wood appeared to be going for a takedown, but Lagerholm took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 01:30) Lagerholm comes in fast and lands five quick punches and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:45) A jab is wide from Lagerholm, but then she hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 00:27) Lagerholm can't hit a set-up right jab, but then lands a left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Lagerholm moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Wood looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Lagerholm simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:17) A jab is wide from Lagerholm, but then she catches Wood with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Lagerholm lands a right hand and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Lagerholm. (Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:46) Lagerholm closes in on Wood, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Wood appeared to be going for a takedown, but Lagerholm took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Lagerholm moves in behind four quick punches, two of them finding a home, but Wood avoids a big left. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Breathing very hard, Lagerholm is looking ragged. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Wood chooses to shoot in on Lagerholm. (Rd 5 - 04:18) She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard. (Rd 5 - 04:09) Wood throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Wood tries to cut Lagerholm with a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Wood fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Wood catches Lagerholm with a glancing elbow strike. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Wood looks to pass half guard and get side control. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Wood passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Lagerholm starts scrambling. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Wood ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble. (Rd 5 - 02:53) In guard, Lagerholm throws a couple of punches designed to keep Wood guessing. (Rd 5 - 02:26) Wood tries a sweep from the guard. (Rd 5 - 02:26) Wood sweeps Lagerholm over, breaking guard, and they both end up scrambling back to their feet. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Stepping in, Lagerholm throws three quick punches, three of which land, and then hits Wood with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Lagerholm can't hit a set-up right jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Without taking too much damage, Wood is able to clinch with Lagerholm. (Rd 5 - 01:10) Wood uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Lagerholm. (Rd 5 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 5 - 00:57) Wood tries to take Lagerholm down. (Rd 5 - 00:57) She gets a big takedown and she manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 5 - 00:41) Looking to catch her breath, Wood is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:14) Wood pounds away on Lagerholm with elbows but can only land glancing blows. (Rd 5 - 00:01) Wood pounds away on Lagerholm, landing two solid elbows. (Rd 5 - 00:01) The strikes are hard enough to force Lagerholm to roll to the side, giving up her back in the process! (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Wood took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood advances in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament. Official Result: 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood defeats Johanna 'Scandi Noir' Lagerholm (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Alisha Wood gives a name-check to everyone at Femme Fatale Fighting, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Alisha Wood says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Johanna Lagerholm. MAIN EVENT CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT SECOND ROUND BOUT VS. Kelly "K.O." Andrews (6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Haldimand County, Ontario, Underdog: +180) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Kelly 'K.O.' Andrews competes against Eiko Shiokawa in the CTC Womens Featherweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Christina Shaw, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Andrews comes in looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Andrews fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Shiokawa was ready and manages to catch the kick! (Rd 1 - 04:40) Andrews hops on one foot, trying to balance. Shiokawa tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Andrews does extremely well, pulling her leg free to prevent the takedown and then moving back out of range. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Andrews can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Shiokawa with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Andrews lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Andrews closes in on Shiokawa, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:45) Andrews can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Shiokawa looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Andrews connects with two left hands and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 1 - 03:32) She's down! Shiokawa falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Andrews quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Shiokawa! (Rd 1 - 03:17) Andrews goes to work on Shiokawa with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish her! (Rd 1 - 02:54) Shiokawa makes Andrews step back by throwing a vicious up-kick. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Shiokawa tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Andrews step back. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Andrews has to step back to avoid an up-kick. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Apparently unwilling to engage, Andrews lets her opponent stand back up. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Shiokawa isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if she gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Andrews hits a left jab and then hits Shiokawa with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Shiokawa had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Andrews lands a jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Shiokawa, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:17) Andrews lands a jab and then catches Shiokawa with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 01:17) She's down! Shiokawa falls to the floor! (Rd 1 - 01:07) Andrews knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Shiokawa, looking to finish her off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 01:07) Andrews pounds away with right hands and Shiokawa is in big trouble! (Rd 1 - 00:48) Andrews gets over excited trying to finish the fight and leaves herself open to being swept! Shiokawa scrambles for position. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Andrews is left turtled up, facing Shiokawa. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Shiokawa attempts to set up a D'Arce choke. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Shiokawa sinks the hold in deeply and Andrews has to tap! (Rd 1 - 00:07) By submission, the winner is Eiko Shiokawa! (Rd 1 - 00:07) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Eiko Shiokawa. Official Result: Eiko Shiokawa defeats Kelly 'K.O.' Andrews (Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 4:53 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Eiko Shiokawa thanks everyone connected to Team Lotus for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Attendance: 410 Gate Reciepts: $42,025 Sponsorship: $36,843 Ad Revenue: $566,989 Merchandise: $4,777 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $73,555) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Eiko Shiokawa $12,614 Kelly Andrews $2,830 SotN: Shiokawa: $5,000 Perf: Shiokawa: $5,000 Alisha Wood $12,440 Johanna Lagerholm $11,440 FotN: Both: $10,000 Hanako Shimizu $2,550 Idina Micklewhite $1,845 Martina Collee $2,788 Anna Thompson $2,640 Temperance McCoy $2,264 Chiyo Yanagimoto $1,680 Tabitha Cameron $3,910 Tilly Hall $1,476 Veronika Sablikova $9,420 Annika Sjolin $1,722 KotN: Sablikova: $5,000 Catherine Newmar $2,091 Yutsuko Sasaki $1,845 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $32,054 Profit: $536,017 Critical Rating: 77% Commercial Rating: 39% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -5.0% 9.0% (Low Level National) USA -4.8% 15.4% (Low Level National) UK -3.2% 76.8% (High Level Regional) Europe -2.5% 3.8% (Low Level National) Australia -2.5% 80.0% (High Level Regional) Japan -4.0% 10.2% (Low Level National) Asia -2.5% 1.1% (Low Level National) Russia -1.5% 85.3% (High Level Regional) Mexico -2.5% 94.4% (High Level Regional) South America -4.0% 6.6% (Low Level National) Central America -1.5% 87.0% (High Level Regional) Africa -1.2% 83.3% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 105, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 106, and all fighters tested clean. - Chiyo Yanagimoto announced her retirement to the crowd following her loss to Temperance McCoy. She retires with a professional record of 11-4, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision loss to Temperance McCoy at Canadian Tournament Combat 108. She challenged for the KDM FC Womens title once, losing to Mizuki Watanabe in 1997. - CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Russell McPhee announced his retirement. He retires with a professional record of 20-9, with a promotional record of 0-1 with CTC, including a first round TKO loss to Alex Maitland at Canadian Tournament Combat 1. - CTC Featherweight fighter David James Diggle has begun training at Shark Tank as he prepares for his CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Lamont Banner. He will likely not be staying with the camp long-term, as he is looking to keep his training methods fresh and interesting. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Pai Cheng will no longer be training with Tai Sheng Men society. Although he has enjoyed success with the team, it was always meant to be a temporary arrangement, and it is now time to move on. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Okura Ihara has left Mok Gar Dojo following his TKO loss to Christopher Drew at CTC 105. The loss left him feeling that he had to move on to shake up his training. - CTC Featherweight fighter Wallace Everett is now training at Mean Machines as he prepares for his CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Rafael Tavares. He is unlikely to stay with the camp long-term but is looking to keep his training methods fresh and interesting. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows ALPHA-1: Olano vs. Howles (Saturday, Week 1, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Raynard Lachance vs. Tyler Curran KO of the Night: Brody Howles (vs. Andoni Olano) Submission of the Night: Pete Shilton (vs. Larry McGarrie) Performance Bonus: Raynard Lachance vs. Tyler Curran SIGMA: Tariverdiev vs. Oakley (Saturday, Week 1, May 2003) Title Result: Charlie Oakley Won The SIGMA Middleweight Title Fight of the Night: Mariusz Nowak vs. Thiago Azevedo KO of the Night: Liam Spurling (vs. Eric Dartmouth) Submission of the Night: Charlie Oakley (vs. Oleg Tariverdiev) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round (Round of 16) Hope Lehane vs. Shaunagh Stoltman Janey McDwyre vs. Piper Evergood Nora Bethlen vs. Erin Distefano Alyson Arroway vs. Rosamaria Correa Veronika Sablikova vs. Eiko Shiokawa Temperance McCoy vs. Hanako Shimizu Martina Collee vs. Catherine Newmar Tabitha Cameron vs. Alisha Wood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Friday, Week 2, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Palmer "Daddy Bear" Lette (25-6-2-2NC, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -810) vs. Eric Coleman (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Underdog: +640) Palmer Lette is a hugely powerful bear of a man, but also highly charismatic, a cult figure in Japan where he is popular enough to be the star of a series of well known commercials. Originally a Heavyweight, when ALPHA-1 opened their Super Heavyweight division he was the first to sign up as it meant an end to the torturous weight cuts he'd had to make. The first champion of the new division, he has since gone on to lose and regain the title. Lette is generally considered the #1 Super Heavyweight in the world. He is coming off a 59 second knock out victory over Iggy Coan in the second round of the tournament. Eric Coleman is enormously powerful, a wrestler out of San Diego. Debuting at the very end of 1998, he quickly established himself as one to watch, blasting his way to a 5-0 record on the local circuit via his strong grappling base and deadly ground and pound. The subject of a bidding war between ALPHA-1 and GAMMA, he chose the former in May 2001. He won by first round submission over Zair Williams in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over August Pennell in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sebastian Cyr vs. Efren Luat in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Hanley "The Great White" Polter (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Even: -110) vs. Abe "Pit Bull" Locke (8-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Even: -110) Hanley Polter is a massive wrestler from Australia, who has awesome strength to go with his grappling acumen. A quarter-finalist on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament, Polter's laid back charm and Aussie humour made him an instant fan favorite. Since his time on the show Polter has proved himself to be one of the most able fighters in the Super Heavyweight division and seems to be heading towards a title shot at speed. He is coming off a first round submission victory over Jeremy-Brett Teller in the second round of the tournament. Abe Locked is a bulldozing wrestler who loves to pick up and slam his opponents before using suffocating top control to wear them out. A Super Heavyweight, he was picked up by ALPHA-1 to be part of the launch of their new division in 1999. After a poor start in which he went 0-3, Locke was on the verge of being cut from the roster but managed to rally and save his job for the time being with a win over Zsolt Hargitay toward the end of 2001. He won by second round submission over Den Bickersteth in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Cory Frain in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Melvin Yeo vs. Gunnar Rasmussen in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Renato (9-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -230) vs. Kiyomori Sanda (7-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +180) Renato is a huge powerhouse from Brazil, primarily a grappler who bullies opponents with sheer size and strength, although his ridiculously heavy hands mean that he is a threat standing too. He was a regular with FLB and was being gradually groomed for success in their Heavyweight division, going 5-0 before their collapse. He was picked up by ALPHA-1 shortly afterward, where he immediately stepped up to the Super Heavyweight class. He won his first fight at that weight in impressive fashion, tapping out Yoshikazu Inamoto. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Warren Scumboon in the second round of the tournament. Kiyomori Sanda is considered one of Japan big hopes for a native Super Heavyweight star, a huge athletic specimen who can strike and grapple with aplomb. ALPHA-1 picked him up in early 2001 after he had racked up a 4-0 record on the local circuit with some degree of ease. He debuted with an impressive destruction of Marty Sinnar in what is likely to be the first of many victories. He won by second round submission over Fatty Tarbuckle in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Stanley Rine in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Irwin Middleton vs. Marty Sinnar in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Dwight Witherspoon (7-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Favorite: -430) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #88, Underdog: +340) Dwight Witherspoon is a lanky Canadian, who comes from a kick boxing background but has taken enough BJJ classes that he has solid grappling and ground fundamentals too, including a nasty triangle that makes great use of his incredibly long legs. He won by Unanimous Decision over Sydney Badenhorst in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Frank Paul in the second round of the tournament. Marmaduke Chuffnell is a Super Heavyweight fighter who apparently has a chin made out of adamantium. A wrestler who uses his bulk to crush opponents, his big weaknesses are his terrible cardio and lack of reach. He won by Unanimous Decision over Bruno Doman in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Wally Bryant in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Bahman Baboumian vs. John-James McInleen in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Sebastian Cyr (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #80, Underdog: +350) vs. Efren Luat (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Favorite: -440) Sebastian Cyr is a big beast of a man, a French Canadian fighter who comes from a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background and is known for the threat he possesses on the ground. Although he has no striking background whatsoever, he has the advantage of naturally heavy hands and so even though his punches as technically awful and decidedly slow, if he does land one he can put someone to sleep in a hurry. He won by third round knock out over Ben Lees in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Irwin Middleton in the second round of the tournament. Efren Luat is a enormous Filipino, who is a frightening prospect to deal with, not only is he incredibly bulky, on top of that he has heavy hands and very, very good grappling ability, particularly when it comes to pressing opponents up against the cage and wearing them down with strikes. His one glaring weakness is his cardio. He joined ALPHA-1 in 2001, only to get beaten, his first ever pro loss, in an absolute stinker of a fight against Jutaro Honma in his debut. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Chi Ji Guang in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Palmer Lette vs. Eric Coleman in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Bahman Baboumian (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: +100) vs. John-James McInleen (6-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Favorite: -110) Bahman Baboumian is an Iranian who now lives and trains in Europe, an all-rounder who combines a tidy grappling and ground game with some fantastic power in his hands. He's not the prettiest fighter to watch, but he is very effective. He won by first round submission over Zydrunas Sigauskas in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Bob Dozier in the second round of the tournament. John-James McInleen is a huge hulky Super Heavyweight who has some nasty ground and pound. He was a semi-finalist on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality tv show in 1999, losing to eventual winner Davey Rushton. He stayed on after the show to be part of the initial Super Heavyweight roster and has become one of the most consistently dangerous fighters in the division, TKO-finishing all five fights he has had since. He won by third round TKO over Zsolt Hargitay in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Dwight Witherspoon vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Irwin "MuderFist" Middleton (5-2, 0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Even: -110) vs. "California" Marty Sinnar (7-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Even: -110) Irwin Middleton is a powerhouse, and a cast member of the first season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans, which saw 16 Super Heavyweight battle for a contract and guaranteed title shot in the new division. Despite having little pro experience, he reached the final, gaining the nickname "MurderFist" along the way for his brutal ground and pound stoppages. He lost to Davey Rushton in the final. Since then he has proved himself to be one of the best in the division. He is coming off a second round submission loss to Sebastian Cyr in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the tournament following the retirement of Lucius M Banks. Marty Sinnar is a Greco-Roman wrestler, a big Super Heavyweight who loves to dominate opponents through his grappling acumen. Turning pro in 1996, he established a 5-0 record before being signed by ALPHA-1 to their new Super Heavyweight division in 1999. He lost his undefeated record on his debut though, falling to Yang Fa Kun's superior striking, and has since dropped his next two fights as well to leave him on the brink of being cut from the roster, if his fights hadn't tended to be so exciting, he probably already would have been. He won by first round TKO over Benoit LeVoir in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Yoshikazu Inamoto in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Renato vs. Kiyomori Sanda in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Melvin Yeo (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #76, Favorite: -280) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #85, Underdog: +220) Melvin Yeo is a heavy-handed wrestler, a Malaysian competitor who is a dangerous addition to the Super Heavyweight division. Like many of his peers, his cardio and movement are awful, but he only really has to land one shot to cause major problems. He won by Unanimous Decision over Jarno Zijlstra in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Sherman Shields in the second round of the tournament. Gunnar Rasmussen is a Dane who is half Mongolian on his mother's side. A huge towering figure, the man has been doing karate since he was twelve years old and is noted for his excellent movement and counter strikes. He won by second round submission over Peter Windsor in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Noddy Pascow in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hanley Polter vs. Abe Locke in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Palmer Lette (292 lbs) vs. Eric Coleman (299 lbs) Hanley Polter (294 lbs) vs. Abe Locke (282 lbs) Renato (272 lbs) vs. Kiyomori Sanda (273 lbs) Dwight Witherspoon (271 lbs) vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell (286 lbs) Sebastian Cyr (283 lbs) vs. Efren Luat (274 lbs) Bahman Baboumian (278 lbs) vs. John-James McInleen (295 lbs) Irwin Middleton (272 lbs) vs. Marty Sinnar (283 lbs) Melvin Yeo (370 lbs) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (275 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 109 Full Fight Card SHW: Palmer Lette vs. Eric Coleman SHW: Hanley Polter vs. Abe Locke SHW: Renato vs. Kiyomori Sanda SHW: Dwight Witherspoon vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell SHW: Sebastian Cyr vs. Efren Luat SHW: Bahman Baboumian vs. John-James McInleen SHW: Irwin Middleton vs. Marty Sinnar SHW: Melvin Yeo vs. Gunnar Rasmussen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 Friday, Week 2, May 2003 Live From Edmonton, Alberta MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Melvin Yeo (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Langkawi, Malaysia, Favorite: -280) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +220) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Melvin Yeo taking on Gunnar Rasmussen. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The size difference is clear for all to see; Yeo looks a good 95lbs heavier than his opponent. That's a big advantage. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Yeo moves in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Yeo misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:41) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Rasmussen forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Yeo tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Rasmussen throws a one-two, but Yeo was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Yeo shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Rasmussen partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Yeo has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Yeo can't get Rasmussen down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Yeo drives a knee to the thigh area. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Unable to break free, Rasmussen is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:12) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Yeo catches Rasmussen with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Yeo uses dirty boxing to punish Rasmussen while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Taking a few gulps of breath, Yeo is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 01:37) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Yeo 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 - 01:19) Yeo glances at the clock. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Yeo moves in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:12) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Yeo doesn't connect with a left jab and also misses a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:12) Rasmussen doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:01) Breathing very hard, Yeo is looking ragged. (Rd 1 - 00:49) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Yeo steps in, watched all the way by Rasmussen. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Yeo misses with a big right hand, allowing Rasmussen to counter with two jabs that are followed by a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Stepping in, Yeo looks to engage. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Rasmussen hits a left cross. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Yeo hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Looking very tired, Yeo clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Yeo. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:50) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Rasmussen forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Yeo manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Rasmussen hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Yeo, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Yeo tries to take Rasmussen down. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Rasmussen cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Time slips away as Yeo successfully keeps Rasmussen stuck against the ground. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Yeo tries to throw a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Rasmussen reaches up and tries to lock up an arm. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Rasmussen gets an armbar fully applied and forces the tap out! (Rd 2 - 02:46) Gunnar Rasmussen takes the win by submission! (Rd 2 - 02:46) Gunnar Rasmussen advances in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Gunnar Rasmussen defeats Melvin Yeo (Submission (Armbar) in 2:14 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Gunnar Rasmussen name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Eric Hughes would be someone he'd like to compete against. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Irwin "MurderFist" Middleton (5-2, 0-1 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Even: -110) vs. "California" Marty Sinnar (7-3, 2-0 CTC, From: San Andreas, California, Even: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Irwin 'MurderFist' Middleton fighting 'California' Marty Sinnar. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) A jab is wide from Middleton, but then he catches Sinnar with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Middleton shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Sinnar gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:16) The clock runs down as Sinnar is being smothered against the ground by Middleton. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Middleton clings very tight to Sinnar while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Sinnar tries to pull Middleton in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Time slips away as Middleton successfully keeps Sinnar stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Perhaps wary of submissions, Middleton keeps extremely tight to Sinnar and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Middleton doesn't let Sinnar pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Middleton peppers Sinnar with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Sinnar tries to pull Middleton in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Middleton keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Middleton doesn't let Sinnar pull him in close to be smothered. (Rd 1 - 01:32) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Sinnar aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Middleton connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Middleton sees that Sinnar is wobbly and comes in for the kill! Sinnar just covers up, leaning on the cage, too dazed to do anything but try and survive the next few seconds! (Rd 1 - 01:13) A big right hand catches Sinnar flush and snaps his head back! (Rd 1 - 01:04) Middleton comes in close and smashes Sinnar with a right hand! Down he goes! He is out! (Rd 1 - 00:59) By knock out, the winner is Irwin Middleton! (Rd 1 - 00:59) Irwin Middleton books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Irwin 'MurderFist' Middleton defeats 'California' Marty Sinnar (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:01 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Irwin Middleton thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Bahman Baboumian (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Abadan, Iran, Underdog: +100) vs. John-James McInleen (6-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Favorite: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Bahman Baboumian competes against John-James McInleen. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Edward Wilde. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) It looked like we were about to see McInleen try and get some grappling started, but Baboumian was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Baboumian and then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:29) Baboumian scores with a jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:29) McInleen hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Baboumian moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:08) McInleen appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Baboumian took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:08) A jab hits home from Baboumian and then he catches McInleen with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:40) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Baboumian is off-target with a jab and also has a left hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:40) McInleen is off target with a left jab and also finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Baboumian confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Baboumian lands a jab and then catches McInleen with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Baboumian moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:01) A jab is wide from Baboumian, but then he scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 02:47) McInleen aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Baboumian can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Without taking too much damage, McInleen is able to clinch with Baboumian. (Rd 1 - 02:33) McInleen is looking to muscle Baboumian back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:33) McInleen does it, Baboumian is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, McInleen keeps Baboumian stuck against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:18) The next sixty seconds or so becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 01:26) Baboumian is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Unable to break free, Baboumian is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:11) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 1 - 00:15) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Baboumian can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits McInleen with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:08) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of McInleen. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Baboumian, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for McInleen in between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) McInleen chooses to shoot in on Baboumian. (Rd 2 - 04:45) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:35) McInleen attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Baboumian allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Baboumian manages to come out on top with side control. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Baboumian attempts an armbar. (Rd 2 - 04:02) The armbar is fully applied, McInleen has no option but to tap out! (Rd 2 - 03:43) Bahman Baboumian takes the win by submission! (Rd 2 - 03:43) Bahman Baboumian has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Bahman Baboumian defeats John-James McInleen (Submission (Armbar) in 1:17 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Bahman Baboumian thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He says that he is going to celebrate his win by heading to a local club for a victory party and everyone is invited. He was fantastic, he knows exactly how to work a crowd and sell himself. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Sebastian Cyr (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Underdog: +350) vs. Efren Luat (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Manila, Philippines, Favorite: -440) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Sebastian Cyr goes up against Efren Luat. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) Luat, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Cyr throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 1 - 04:39) Luat gets hold of Cyr. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Using his wrestling skills, Luat is trying to push Cyr up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:32) He does so and now has Cyr pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:14) Luat presses Cyr into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 1 - 04:14) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Cyr wrestles back against Luat, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Cyr throws a punch but Luat was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Luat takes the chance and grabs Cyr into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Luat is trying to muscle Cyr up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Luat manages it and controls Cyr up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Luat traps Cyr up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 1 - 02:13) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 1 - 01:31) Cyr wrestles back against Luat, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Taking a few gulps of breath, Luat is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Cyr throws a one-two, but Luat was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Luat gets hold of Cyr, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Luat tries to wrestle Cyr backward and up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Luat can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Cyr looks to sweep a leg out from under Luat so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 00:23) An outside leg trip sweeps Luat down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control! (Rd 1 - 00:06) Cyr pounds away on Luat but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Luat. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Cyr moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Luat looked like he was going to shoot, but Cyr simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Cyr hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Cyr lands a left hand and then hits Luat with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:05) Luat dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hand. (Rd 2 - 03:43) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 03:22) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Cyr throws a two-punch combo but Luat avoids both. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Luat moves in fast and clinches with Cyr. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Luat is looking to muscle Cyr back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Luat can't manage it, Cyr fought it. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Luat tries to wrestle Cyr backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:16) Luat manages it and controls Cyr up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Luat traps Cyr up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Nothing really happens for the next sixty seconds or so, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Luat doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Luat tries to keep him up against the cage, but Cyr works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:45) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Taking a few gulps of breath, Cyr is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Moving in, Luat appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 2 - 00:25) Cyr can't connect with a jab, but then hits Luat with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:04) Cyr throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Cyr, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Luat comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Cyr misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:50) Luat lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Luat comes forward, walking down Cyr. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Luat is now in the pocket. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Luat throws a one-two, but Cyr was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Luat comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Cyr manages a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Luat uses a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Cyr throws a one-two, but Luat was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 03:29) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Luat comes forward. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Cyr hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:02) Luat hits a left jab and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 02:49) Luat seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Luat initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Cyr fires off a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Luat throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Luat, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Cyr looks to take Luat down with a trip. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Luat blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 3 - 01:50) Cyr is trying to push Luat so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:50) He does so and now has Luat pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:33) With the cage trapping Luat, Cyr looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Luat grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 3 - 01:33) Referee Christian Maugham loudly gives a verbal warning! (Rd 3 - 01:33) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Cyr keeps Luat stuck against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:33) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Luat gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Cyr looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Luat works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 3 - 00:07) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Luat 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Luat up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:45) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 4 - 04:10) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 4 - 03:38) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 4 - 03:19) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Luat scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. Cyr lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 03:07) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Cyr attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Luat on the ground. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Luat, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 4 - 03:07) Referee Christian Maugham somehow managed to not spot that bit of cheating! (Rd 4 - 03:07) Cyr catches Luat with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Luat takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Cyr scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Luat is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:30) It looks like Luat has been cut under the eye. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Cyr attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Luat on the ground. (Rd 4 - 02:17) An outside leg trip sweeps Luat down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control! (Rd 4 - 01:57) In side control, Cyr begins working to get a mount. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Luat tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Cyr unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Luat. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Cyr doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Cyr attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 4 - 00:57) Luat stops Cyr from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Luat looks like he is completely out of gas. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Cyr blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Cyr unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Cyr, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Luat in between rounds. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:53) Luat steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 5 - 04:53) Cyr fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 5 - 04:53) Luat can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Cyr with a straight right. (Rd 5 - 04:29) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:29) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Luat misses with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Cyr misses a jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 04:05) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 5 - 03:48) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:48) Cyr is trying to muscle Luat up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:48) Cyr achieves it, pinning Luat to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:32) Cyr catches Luat with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:23) Cyr smothers Luat against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Even though he is physically tiring quite noticeably, Cyr shows great control by keeping Luat pressed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:12) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with tired-looking punches. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Cyr seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Cyr looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 01:58) Luat stops the attempted trip, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Cyr against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:38) Luat uses dirty boxing to punish Cyr while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Cyr uses his wrestling skills to prevent Luat from attacking with dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Luat tries to use dirty boxing against Cyr, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Luat tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Cyr uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Luat tries to dirty box Cyr, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:01) Luat fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Cyr. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 48-47 (Edward Wilde), 49-47 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 48-47 (Millhouse Twain). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Sebastian Cyr the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Sebastian Cyr moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Sebastian Cyr defeats Efren Luat (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Sebastian Cyr name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Sebastian Cyr 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. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Dwight Witherspoon (7-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Favorite: -430) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (6-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Underdog: +340) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Dwight Witherspoon battling Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Witherspoon is much taller than his opponent, towering over him as the referee gives them their instructions. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Witherspoon lands a jab and then catches Chuffnell with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:27) A jab is wide from Witherspoon, but then he hits Chuffnell with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Chuffnell hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Witherspoon fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Chuffnell with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Witherspoon confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Chuffnell may have been setting up to shoot, but Witherspoon aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Witherspoon can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Chuffnell with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:15) A jab lands from Witherspoon, but Chuffnell dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Chuffnell appeared to be going for a takedown, but Witherspoon took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:49) Witherspoon connects with two left hands and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Chuffnell. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Witherspoon moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:14) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Witherspoon. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Witherspoon connects with a nice jab and then catches Chuffnell with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Chuffnell may have been setting up to shoot, but Witherspoon aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Moving in, Chuffnell appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Witherspoon uses a left jab, but the following kick to the body is poor and allows Chuffnell to catch it! (Rd 1 - 00:49) Seeing his opportunity, Chuffnell tries to put Witherspoon on the mat. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Witherspoon cannot stop the takedown and only catches Chuffnell in half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Chuffnell throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Witherspoon tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Chuffnell. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but Witherspoon doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Witherspoon took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Witherspoon hits a left hand, but Chuffnell avoids the kick to the body that it set up. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Chuffnell is able to grab Witherspoon. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Witherspoon backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Chuffnell achieves it, pinning Witherspoon to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:06) Witherspoon is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 2 - 04:06) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Chuffnell looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Witherspoon is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 2 - 03:18) Chuffnell lies on top of Witherspoon, basically smothering him. (Rd 2 - 02:41) Chuffnell smothers Witherspoon with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 2 - 02:17) In guard, Chuffnell is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Witherspoon secures an arm and tries to ensnare Chuffnell in a triangle. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Chuffnell blocks the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:21) The clock runs down as Witherspoon is being smothered against the ground by Chuffnell. (Rd 2 - 00:49) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Witherspoon attempts to lock on a triangle choke. (Rd 2 - 00:27) Chuffnell blocks the attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chuffnell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) Witherspoon closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Chuffnell uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Witherspoon throws a one-two, but Chuffnell was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Chuffnell keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and shoot on Witherspoon. (Rd 3 - 04:28) Witherspoon connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:13) For the first time, Witherspoon is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 3 - 04:02) A jab hits home from Witherspoon and then he hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Chuffnell may have been aiming to get in close, but Witherspoon aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Witherspoon lands two left hands and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:17) A few deep breaths betray that Witherspoon is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 03:10) A defensive jab hits from Chuffnell. (Rd 3 - 03:10) Witherspoon lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:51) A jab lands from Witherspoon, but the following kick to the body misses. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:25) Witherspoon connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Witherspoon doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Chuffnell steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Witherspoon throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 3 - 01:55) Chuffnell gets hold of Witherspoon, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Chuffnell looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:48) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Chuffnell tries to pound on Witherspoon, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 3 - 01:17) Witherspoon tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Chuffnell pounds away, but Witherspoon isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 00:19) Chuffnell unloads with some right hands, but Witherspoon deals with them comfortably. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Chuffnell blocks Witherspoon as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Witherspoon, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Witherspoon. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:54) Chuffnell wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Witherspoon connects with a nice jab and then hits Chuffnell with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Coming forward, Chuffnell is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Witherspoon doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 4 - 04:33) Slipping, Witherspoon crashes to the floor, ending up on his back. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Chuffnell tries to secure a ground position. (Rd 4 - 04:16) Witherspoon tries to get free, but Chuffnell is able to secure side control. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Chuffnell tries to pound on Witherspoon, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Witherspoon tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 03:38) Chuffnell tries to pound on Witherspoon, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 03:18) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 03:04) Chuffnell pounds away on Witherspoon, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Chuffnell blocks Witherspoon as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:26) Chuffnell fires off some rights, but Witherspoon isn't troubled by them. (Rd 4 - 02:10) Witherspoon tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Chuffnell tries to pound on Witherspoon, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 01:42) Witherspoon tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Chuffnell pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 4 - 01:17) Chuffnell blocks Witherspoon as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 4 - 01:00) In side control, Chuffnell throws a couple of punches designed to keep Witherspoon guessing. (Rd 4 - 00:32) Chuffnell pounds away on Witherspoon but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Chuffnell blocks Witherspoon as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:04) The lack of progress forces referee Christian Maugham to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chuffnell, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:50) Witherspoon moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Chuffnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Witherspoon took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Witherspoon connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Witherspoon moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 04:29) It looked like we were about to see Chuffnell try and get some grappling started, but Witherspoon was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Witherspoon uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Witherspoon looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 5 - 04:15) A few deep breaths betray that Chuffnell is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 04:00) Witherspoon lands a left jab, but the following leg kick is too slow and gets caught by Chuffnell! (Rd 5 - 03:44) Seeing his opportunity, Chuffnell tries to put Witherspoon on the mat. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Witherspoon cannot stop the takedown, Chuffnell drove in with too much power. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Witherspoon ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Chuffnell, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:44) He has completed every takedown that he has attempted so far. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Witherspoon is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Chuffnell off of him. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Chuffnell tries to control Witherspoon against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (Rd 5 - 02:51) Witherspoon, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 5 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:29) Chuffnell tries to control Witherspoon against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (Rd 5 - 02:23) Witherspoon hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 5 - 01:54) Chuffnell tries to control Witherspoon against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Witherspoon hits Chuffnell with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Chuffnell pounds away with punches but does minimal damage. (Rd 5 - 01:10) Chuffnell tries to smother Witherspoon against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Witherspoon hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 5 - 00:37) Chuffnell tries to smother Witherspoon against the cage, but he squirms free. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Witherspoon, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 5 - 00:14) With no progress being made, the referee separates them. (Rd 5 - 00:02) Witherspoon lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Chuffnell, 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain scores the contest as 48-47 to Chuffnell. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm gives a score of 48-47 in favour of Witherspoon. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marianne Froth has scored it 48-47 Chuffnell. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by split decision, is Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell defeats Dwight Witherspoon (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Marmaduke Chuffnell praises his team at Strike Force, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Referencing the scoring, he indicates that he is perplexed about not getting a unanimous decision. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Renato (9-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -230) vs. Kiyomori Sanda (7-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +180) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Renato taking on Kiyomori Sanda. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:55) A tentative jab from Renato lands. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Sanda connects with a jab, but Renato avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Renato comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Sanda connects with a jab, but Renato avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Renato is able to grab Sanda. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Renato looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Renato gets side control off a superb outside leg trip! (Rd 1 - 04:17) Renato pounds away, but Sanda isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Sanda tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Renato fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Sanda tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Renato fires away with right hands, but Sanda doesn't take much damage. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Renato blocks Sanda as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Renato unloads with big rights, but Sanda covers up well. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Sanda tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Renato fires away with right hands, but Sanda doesn't take much damage. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Renato blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Renato tries to lock Sanda in an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Sanda doesn't allow the arm triangle to be applied. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Renato blocks Sanda as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Renato pounds away on Sanda but can't land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Sanda tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Renato throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Renato pounds away on Sanda, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Sanda tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Renato took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Sanda fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with an attempted head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Renato shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Renato couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Sanda hops in place on the other. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Renato drives Sanda up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Renato smothers Sanda against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) It isn't pretty, but Renato has Sanda stuck up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:00) They remain up against the cage for the next thirty seconds, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Sanda is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Renato has over him. (Rd 2 - 03:28) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Renato tries some dirty boxing, but Sanda seizes the chance to create some space and break free. (Rd 2 - 02:08) There's a takedown attempt from Renato. (Rd 2 - 02:08) The takedown is unsuccessful, Sanda sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Renato wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:47) A jab hits home from Sanda and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Sanda connects with a nice jab and then hits Renato with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Coming forward, Renato is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Sanda fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Renato appears to have suffered a gash under his eye. (Rd 2 - 01:08) Renato gets hold of Sanda. (Rd 2 - 01:01) From the grapple, Renato tries to pick Sanda up on his shoulder for a slam. (Rd 2 - 01:01) There's the slam! Sanda is planted onto his back, and pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Renato tries to pound on Sanda, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Sanda tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 00:21) Renato pounds away on Sanda but can't land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 00:02) Sanda tries to get full guard on Renato but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Renato, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Renato ahead 20-18. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Renato. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:55) A jab is wide from Sanda, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 3 - 04:55) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Renato. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Sanda hits a right jab and then hits Renato with a straight left. (Rd 3 - 04:30) Renato is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:21) A tentative jab from Renato lands. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Sanda uses a right jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Sanda throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Renato gets hold of Sanda, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 3 - 03:43) Renato, controlling the grapple with Sanda, tries to scoop him up for a slam. (Rd 3 - 03:43) There's the slam! Sanda is planted onto his back, and can only stop Renato at side control. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Renato pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots. (Rd 3 - 03:08) Renato blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Renato fires away with right hands, but Sanda doesn't take much damage. (Rd 3 - 02:35) Sanda tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:22) Renato fires away with punches, but Sanda doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 3 - 02:04) Sanda tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 01:51) Renato fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 01:26) Renato blocks Sanda as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 01:08) Renato fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Sanda tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Renato pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Sanda. (Rd 3 - 00:06) Sanda tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Renato, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Sanda will be able to take the victory without a finish. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Renato. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:55) Renato comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Sanda almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Renato has hold of one leg. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Renato can't get Sanda down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Renato presses Sanda up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:44) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 4 - 03:32) Renato leans all of his weight up against Sanda, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:32) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Sanda wrestles back against Renato, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:33) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Renato is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 02:33) Sanda is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Renato steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 4 - 02:28) Sanda can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Renato gets hold of Sanda. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Renato looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 02:14) The trip doesn't work, Sanda blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 4 - 01:59) Sanda looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:59) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 4 - 01:40) Sanda throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 01:23) Renato tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Sanda attempts an armbar. (Rd 4 - 01:12) Renato stops Sanda from applying it. (Rd 4 - 00:48) Renato tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 00:29) Sanda pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Renato! (Rd 4 - 00:14) Sanda pounds away with lefts, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Renato. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sanda. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Sanda is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:50) Sanda connects with a nice jab and then hits Renato with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Renato may have been aiming to get in close, but Sanda aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:31) A jab hits home from Sanda and then he lands a left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:12) Sanda moves in on Renato, preparing to throw. (Rd 5 - 04:12) A jab is wide from Sanda, but then he hits Renato with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Sanda hits a right hand, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Sanda can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Renato with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Renato moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 5 - 03:27) A jab is wide from Sanda, but then he hits Renato with a leg kick. (Rd 5 - 03:06) Sanda fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big left hand. (Rd 5 - 02:54) A defensive jab hits from Renato. (Rd 5 - 02:54) Sanda can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Renato. (Rd 5 - 02:42) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Sanda is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 5 - 02:27) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 5 - 02:27) Sanda fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick. (Rd 5 - 02:19) Seizing the opportunity, Renato clinches. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Renato is trying to muscle Sanda up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:11) Renato achieves it, pinning Sanda to the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Renato is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Renato tries to smother Sanda against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 5 - 01:23) Sanda moves in on Renato, preparing to throw. (Rd 5 - 01:23) Sanda lands a jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 01:07) Sanda hits a right jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:54) It looked like we were about to see Renato try and get some grappling started, but Sanda was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 00:54) Sanda hits a right jab and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Renato, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 5 - 00:38) Sanda uses a right jab, but Renato evades a big left punch. (Rd 5 - 00:13) Sanda can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Renato with a left hook. (Rd 5 - 00:02) Sanda lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Sanda is looking really tired. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Sanda took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Renato is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Renato moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Renato defeats Kiyomori Sanda (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Renato thanks everyone connected to House of Pain for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Hanley "The Great White" Polter (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Even: -110) vs. Abe "Pit Bull" Locke (8-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Springfield, Ohio, Even: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Hanley 'The Great White' Polter faces Abe 'Pit Bull' Locke in the CTC Super Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Locke can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Locke lands a jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Blood is visible, it appears that Polter has suffered a large gash above his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:13) Locke hits a left jab and then catches Polter with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:48) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Locke is the aggressor in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Clinched with Polter, Locke looks to try and take him down. (Rd 1 - 03:41) He has the takedown! Polter pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Perhaps wary of submissions, Locke keeps extremely tight to Polter and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Locke doesn't allow Polter to lock him up with double underhooks. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Locke lies on top of Polter, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Locke smothers Polter with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 02:00) The clock runs down as Polter is being smothered against the ground by Locke. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Locke peppers Polter with small strikes, making sure to keep very tight and not give him any room to work with. (Rd 1 - 01:19) Polter tries to smother Locke by holding him, but can't keep control. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Polter is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Locke off of him. (Rd 1 - 00:31) The lack of progress forces referee Kyle Crisp to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 00:22) Locke lands a left hand and then catches Polter with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Polter gets in close and clinches with Locke. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Locke. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Bleeding, Polter is attended to by the cut man between rounds. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Locke can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Locke uses a left jab, but Polter evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:23) Locke is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 2 - 04:11) A jab is wide from Locke, but then he hits Polter with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Locke uses a left jab, but Polter avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Locke throws a punch but Polter avoids it. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Polter takes the chance and grabs Locke into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Polter is looking to muscle Locke back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:20) He does so and now has Locke pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Polter tries to maintain control, but Locke wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 02:46) A jab lands from Locke, but Polter avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Locke appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 2 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Polter shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:22) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 2 - 02:11) Polter is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 2 - 02:11) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Locke rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 2 - 01:48) Locke is in increasing trouble, as Polter gets both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 01:33) With both hooks in, Polter tries to flatten Locke out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Locke gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, he has to tap! (Rd 2 - 00:56) Hanley 'The Great White' Polter takes the win by submission! (Rd 2 - 00:56) Hanley Polter has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Hanley 'The Great White' Polter defeats Abe 'Pit Bull' Locke (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:04 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Hanley Polter thanks everyone connected to War Dogs for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Hanley Polter praises Locke for his skill and toughness. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here. MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Palmer "Daddy Bear" Lette (25-6-2-2NC, 1-0 CTC, From: Flint, Michigan, Favorite: -810) vs. Eric Coleman (8-1, 2-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Underdog: +640) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette takes on Eric Coleman in the CTC Super Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) A quick flurry of three punches from Lette sees all of them hit home and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Lette can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Lette throws a punch but Coleman was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Coleman takes the chance and shoots on Lette. (Rd 1 - 03:57) The takedown is unsuccessful, Lette sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Lette can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Lette lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 03:05) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Coleman, but Lette was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Lette fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Coleman with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Lette connects with two left jabs, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 1 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Coleman appeared to be going for a takedown, but Lette took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:29) Lette hits a left jab and then catches Coleman with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Taking a few gulps of breath, Lette is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Lette closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Lette lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Lette can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:37) A jab is wide from Lette, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Coleman comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Coleman gets hold of a leg but Lette remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Coleman uses the position to drive Lette up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Lette, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Coleman is exerting. (Rd 1 - 01:04) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Coleman pins Lette up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:08) Nothing really happens for the remainder of the round, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Lette, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:52) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Coleman, but Lette was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Lette throws a one-two, but Coleman was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Lette hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:16) It looked like we were about to see Coleman try and get some grappling started, but Lette was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Lette connects with a nice jab and then hits Coleman with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Lette appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 2 - 04:00) There's a takedown attempt from Coleman. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Lette cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Perhaps wary of submissions, Coleman keeps extremely tight to Lette and peppers him with short punches. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Lette tries to pull Coleman in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Coleman looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Advancing his position fairly easily, he passes to side control. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Coleman pounds away, landing several clean blows on Lette in the process. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Lette turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes! (Rd 2 - 02:13) Lette is in increasing trouble, as Coleman gets both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Coleman pounds away and Lette is having serious difficulty surviving them! (Rd 2 - 01:43) Coleman, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 2 - 01:43) Lette doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Coleman keeps both hooks, despite Lette trying to pull them apart. (Rd 2 - 01:09) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Coleman tries to finish Lette off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Lette doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 2 - 00:35) Lette struggles against Coleman but cannot get himself free from the hooks. (Rd 2 - 00:20) Coleman pounds away with rights and Lette is eating some heavy shots! (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Coleman, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:55) A jab is wide from Lette, but then he hits Coleman with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:42) Lette doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Coleman misses a right hook and gets countered with a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Lette aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:21) Coleman throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 04:11) Lette seizes the chance and grabs Coleman into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Lette is trying to push Coleman so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Coleman doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Coleman is trying to push Lette so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Coleman achieves it, pinning Lette to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Coleman smothers Lette against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 3 - 03:07) Coleman scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Coleman catches Lette with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Lette is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Coleman smothers Lette against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Coleman attempts to hit a knee but Lette tightens the clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Coleman looks for a knee strike, but Lette out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position. (Rd 3 - 01:42) Although deep into his gas tank by now, Lette pins Coleman up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:42) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:51) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Coleman is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 00:36) Lette can't connect with a jab, but then hits Coleman with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Lette looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Lette comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 00:18) A jab is wide from Coleman, but then he catches Lette with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Blood is visible on Lette, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye. (Rd 3 - 00:03) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Lette counters a right hand with a left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Lette, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Lette. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Lette in between rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:51) Coleman misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Lette comes in with a quick left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:40) Coleman looked like he was about to shoot, but Lette stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Lette is trying to push Coleman so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Coleman doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Coleman is trying to muscle Lette up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:11) Coleman does it, Lette is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Lette is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 4 - 02:46) Lette takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 4 - 02:31) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Coleman is wearing Lette down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 4 - 02:31) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 4 - 01:17) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:17) Coleman appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Lette misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Coleman lands a nice right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:43) A jab hits home from Lette and then he catches Coleman with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:20) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Coleman misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Lette attacks with a jab and a great right hook. (Rd 4 - 00:07) Lette looks exhausted. (Rd 4 - 00:07) Coleman motions for Lette to come on and fight. (Rd 4 - 00:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 00:02) Lette counters a right hand with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Coleman. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I make that 38-38 on my scorecard, all's square. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, round five! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Lette moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Lette can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 5 - 04:30) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Coleman misses a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Lette lands a one-two. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Using his wrestling skills, Coleman is trying to push Lette up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:18) Coleman does it, Lette is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Coleman looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Coleman catches Lette with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:52) Lette gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Coleman hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs. (Rd 5 - 03:35) Coleman uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 03:26) Coleman scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:14) Lette takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 5 - 03:08) Lette uses his wrestling skills to prevent Coleman from getting the space to throw any knees. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Lette waits for Coleman to try and throw an elbow and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:35) Coleman glares at his opponent. (Rd 5 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 5 - 02:24) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 02:24) Lette slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left hook. (Rd 5 - 01:59) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 01:59) Coleman connects cleanly with a right hand. Lette scores with a jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Lette backs off until pressed against the cage, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Coleman follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now! (Rd 5 - 01:48) Coleman smashes Lette with a big right hand through the guard! Lette can do nothing but try and cover up! (Rd 5 - 01:43) Coleman goes under the guard and nails Lette with a right uppercut! What a shot! (Rd 5 - 01:43) The referee has seen enough and jumps in to stop the fight! Lette wasn't offering enough intelligent defence. (Rd 5 - 01:43) That looked like a late call, referee Harry A. Bierce should have gotten in there earlier. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Eric Coleman takes the victory by way of TKO! (Rd 5 - 01:36) Eric Coleman advances in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Eric Coleman defeats Palmer 'Daddy Bear' Lette (TKO (Strikes) in 3:24 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Palmer Lette confirms that he is now retiring from MMA. Attendance: 689 Gate Reciepts: $68,211 Sponsorship: $37,041 Ad Revenue: $1,285,164 Merchandise: $4,933 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $101,262) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Eric Coleman $12,858 Palmer Lette $44,562 FotN: Both: $10,000 Hanley Polter $10,052 Abe Locke $1,765 SotN: Polter: $5,000 Renato $4,355 Kiyomori Sanda $2,269 Marmaduke Chuffnell $2,858 Dwight Witherspoon $2,017 Sebastian Cyr $198 Efren Luat $1,845 Bahman Baboumian $232 John-James McInleen $3,321 Irwin Middleton $9,080 Marty Sinnar $1,765 KotN: Middleton: $5,000 Gunnar Rasmussen $2,320 Melvin Yeo $1,765 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $29,741 Profit: $1,255,338 Critical Rating: 75% Commercial Rating: 72% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +3.5% 12.5% (Low Level National) USA +2.4% 17.8% (Low Level National) UK +3.6% 80.4% (High Level Regional) Europe +1.8% 5.6% (Low Level National) Australia +2.2% 82.2% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.0% 14.2% (Low Level National) Asia +1.8% 2.9% (Low Level National) Russia +1.3% 86.6% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.0% 96.4% (High Level Regional) South America +2.8% 9.4% (Low Level National) Central America +1.3% 88.3% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.3% 84.6% (High Level Regional) News - Palmer Lette announced his retirement to the crowd following his loss to Eric Coleman. He retires with a professional record of 25-7-2-2NC, with a promotional record of 1-1 with CTC, including a 59 second knock out victory over Iggy Coan at Canadian Tournament Combat 79, and a fifth round TKO loss to Eric Coleman at Canadian Tournament Combat 109. He once challenged for the ALPHA-1 Heavyweight title, losing to Hassan Fezzik in 1997. He was a 2-time ALPHA-1 Super Heavyweight Champion (February 1999-April 2001, 1 Defence, October 2001-Vacated January 2002, No Defences). TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Doctor Death" Ali Shivari (12-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -530) vs. Davey Rushton (7-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Underdog: +420) Ali Shivari is one of the very best Super Heavyweight competitors in the world, an Egyptian fighter who, if he can get his opponent to the mat, has impressive submission skills for such a big man. After making a name for himself in Europe, where he went 8-0, he was signed by ALPHA-1 in 1999 to be part of their new Super Heavyweight division. Three straight submission wins quickly made it clear that he was a major force to be reckoned with and a potential future champion. He is coming off a second round submission victory over Moses Amokachi in the second round of the tournament. Davey Rushton is a very good boxer, and originally dabbled in MMA, working occasional local shows where he would generally use his superior hands to beat up fat, out of shape guys for some quick cash. That changed when he was signed to be part of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament. Rushton not only won the tournament with ease, he went on to beat the vastly more experienced Gary Sampson to become the first ever Super Heavyweight champion. His one-dimensionality has been exposed since however and he has slid down the rankings. He won by 32 second TKO over Hugo Filiou in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Osser Mallaby in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jerry Benderoth vs. Teddy Glossop in the Fourth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Taroemon Abukara (9-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Wreck 'Em" Terry Shakespeare (6-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #38, Underdog: +950) Taroemon Abukara is a deceptively skillful Super Heavyweight who has been trained in the art of submission grappling. One of the original big native hopes for ALPHA-1's new Super Heavyweight division, he shocked the world in April 2001 when he survived a severe beating to come back and submit Palmer Lette to become champion. Although he lost in the rematch, the victory and fighting spirit he showed turned him into an overnight big star. He is coming off a fourth round submission victory over Svein Haugen in the second round of the tournament. Terry Shakespeare is a 6'11" Northern Irishman, a kick boxer by trade. He appeared on the first season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament, ending up being knocked out at the semi-final stage by Irwin Middleton in a mild upset. He has remained in GAMMA's new Super Heavyweight division after the tournament, although it is fair to say that he has struggled thusfar. He won by first round TKO over Erich Dymek in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Yang Fa Kun in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Vasily Klyushev vs. Tomoji Takaoka in the Fourth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Vasily "Krusher" Klyushev (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #75, Underdog: +520) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (5-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -660) Vasily Klyushev is a heavily muscled juggernaut of a fighter, a Super Heavyweight who competes on the European regional circuit. Very powerful, he can stand and bang with anyone on the planet. Where he falls down is that he gasses quickly and has little to no skill when it comes to close-quarters grappling. He won by first round knock out over Daugvinas Blekaitis in the first round of the tournament, before winning by 16 second knock out over Marvin Stevens in the second round of the tournament. Tomoji Takaoka is a sumo star in his native Japan, but left the sport in 1996 in order to prepare himself for the challenge of MMA. His background has given him uncanny balance for a man his size, making him almost impossible to take down, but he currently lacks the striking or submission skills to make him an attacking threat. He joined ALPHA-1's new Super Heavyweight division in 1999, but lost his first fight to Palmer Lette. He has since won two fights on the bounce and looks to be getting the hang of the MMA game. He is coming off a second round TKO victory over Sun Lu Tang in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Taroemon Abukara vs. Terry Shakespeare in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Kel "Big Baby" Ryan (8-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -1200) vs. Eric "Tugboat" Hughes (6-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Underdog: +950) Kel Ryan is a heavy-handed slugger, who first appeared on the MMA radar when he took part in GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament. Although he lost in the qualifiers to John-James McInleen, he was kept on as part of the new Super Heavyweight division. His biggest moment came at GAMMA 35 when he was "fed" to the divisions star name, Norbert Vinkus, but apparently not content to known his role, he promptly beat the crap out of Vinkus and made himself an instant star. He is coming off a first round submission victory over OJ Oberst in the second round of the tournament. Eric Hughes is a straight ahead brawler with a heavy right hand, and was one of the cast memebers on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV tournament. Beaten in the qualifiers by eventual winner Davey Rushton, he was nonetheless kept on to be part of the new Super Heavyweight division. He won by first round knock out over Stan Still in the first round of the tournament, before winning by 29 second knock out over Yan Hasluck in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jutaro Honma vs. Korekiyo Okuma in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Jutaro Honma (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -360) vs. Korekiyo Okuma (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +280) Jutaro Honma comes from a Sumo background, and is a big fighter who works from up close. His grappling and ability to control fighters is good, and his excellent balance makes him hard to take down. However, his striking is mediocre at best, and he has problems finishing fights. He was signed to ALPHA-1's freshly launched Super Heavyweight division in 1999 and challenged for the title the following summer, losing to Palmer Lette. That remains his sole defeats at Super Heavyweight so far. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over MA Parker in the second round of the tournament. Korekiyo Okuma is a former sumo wrestler who has converted to MMA. A solid wrestler, he also boxed in his youth and so has better stand-up than you'd perhaps expect. After going 6-0 on the local scene, ALPHA-1 signed him, only to see him get obliterated by Zachary Nobell on his debut. Still young, he has plenty of time to recover however. He won by Unanimous Decision over Hans Gorner in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Joe Snettisham in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kel Ryan vs. Eric Hughes in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (5-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Favorite: -580) vs. Drew "Leviathan" D'Acosto (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +460) Matas Fialkowska is a tall, hulking Polish fighter who started competeing in the Super Heavyweight class in 2000, although in truth he could easily have made a very big Heavyweight instead. A born fighter, he loves going into the cage and engaging in a war. He won by first round submission over Veeti Kuqi in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over George Pickering in the second round of the tournament. Drew D'Acosto is a Super Heavyweight powerhouse who loves to work opponents over in the clinch with his grappling skills. Unlike most men who tip the scales at nearly 300 lbs, he has great cardio and has no trouble taking fights into the later rounds. After starting his career strongly with three straight wins, GAMMA signed him to beef up their Super Heavyweight division, he made a strong debut, beating up Terry Shakespeare for three rounds. He won by Split Decision over Jouko Kiri in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Frank Sheedy in the second round of the tournameZant. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Zachary Nobell vs. Hidehira Nakamoto in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Jerry Benderoth (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #78, Underdog: +610) vs. "Texas" Teddy Glossop (6-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Favorite: -770) Jerry Benderoth was a good wrestler in college who turned to MMA in late 2001. Very much a grinder, his low-risk approach to the sport isn't very pretty to watch but is definitely his best strategy as he simply doesn't have the striking to stand with anyone for very long. He won by third round submission over Fred Goggins in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Seb Morehead in the second round of the tournament. Teddy Glossop is a gold ole boy from the Lone Star state, who likes huntin', shootin', beer drinkin', and, apparently, apostrophes. An outspoken critic of just about anythin' that bothers him, he is at his happiest when he's punchin' someone in the face. GAMMA signed him in 2001 to be part of their Super Heavyweight division and he scored a big win over former champion Davey Rushton in only his second bout. He is coming off a fifth round knock out victory over Charlie Howerd in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ali Shivari vs. Davey Rushton in the Fourth Round. CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Zachary "The Firefighter" Nobell (7-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -490) vs. Hidehira Nakamoto (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #47, Underdog: +390) Zachary Nobell is a real Chicago firefighter who competes in MMA in his spare time. A student of Jeet Kune Do, he isn't the most technically gifted fighter but he does have natural athleticism, a good reach, and some nice power. He became part of ALPHA-1's Super Heavyweight division in 2000, and blasted his way to a 3-0 record, all by first round stoppage, at the time of writing. Nobell is definately a potential star. He is coming off a Unanimous Decision victory over Sugimoto Tarumi in the second round of the tournament. Hidehira Nakamoto is a former sumo wrestler, who decided to turn to MMA in mid-2000 after becoming frustrated with his lack of success in his native sport. ALPHA-1 signed him after just one pro fight, although quite how they think they're going to make something of such a limited athlete is a mystery. That said, he marked his debut with a win, using his bulk to bully Chi Ji Guang into defeat. He won by Split Decision over Martin Greenstein in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Namboku Okuda in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matas Fialkowska vs. Drew D'Acosto in the Fourth Round. Weigh-In Results Ali Shivari (294 lbs) vs. Davey Rushton (280 lbs) Taroemon Abukara (272 lbs) vs. Terry Shakespeare (289 lbs) Vasily Klyushev (286 lbs) vs. Tomoji Takaoka (292 lbs) Kel Ryan (278 lbs) vs. Eric Hughes (281 lbs) Jutaro Honma (271 lbs) vs. Korekiyo Okuma (294 lbs) Matas Fialkowska (270 lbs) vs. Drew D'Acosto (296 lbs) Jerry Benderoth (271 lbs) vs. Teddy Glossop (270 lbs) Zachary Nobell (270 lbs) vs. Hidehira Nakamoto (344 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 110 Full Fight Card SHW: Ali Shivari vs. Davey Rushton SHW: Taroemon Abukara vs. Terry Shakespeare SHW: Vasily Klyushev vs. Tomoji Takaoka SHW: Kel Ryan vs. Eric Hughes SHW: Jutaro Honma vs. Korekiyo Okuma SHW: Matas Fialkowska vs. Drew D'Acosto SHW: Jerry Benderoth vs. Teddy Glossop SHW: Zachary Nobell vs. Hidehira Nakamoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 23, 2023 Author Share Posted November 23, 2023 Saturday, Week 2, May 2003 Live From Calgary, Alberta MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Zachary "The Firefighter" Nobell (7-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Favorite: -490) vs. Hidehira Nakamoto (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Sapporo, Japan, Underdog: +390) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Zachary 'The Firefighter' Nobell squaring off with Hidehira Nakamoto. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Marianne Froth, and Richie Hope. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Nakamoto is probably at least 70lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Nobell to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) Nobell lands a jab and then hits Nakamoto with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Nakamoto. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Nobell moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:00) A jab lands from Nobell, but Nakamoto catches the low kick that it set up! (Rd 1 - 03:52) Nakamoto tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Nakamoto can't get Nobell down and loses control of the leg in the process. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Nobell hits a left jab and then scores with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:11) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Nobell moves in behind four quick punches, one of them finding a home, and then hits Nakamoto with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Nobell lands a left jab, but Nakamoto steps back to avoid a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Nobell moves in on Nakamoto, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Nobell fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Nakamoto catches the last kick! (Rd 1 - 02:01) Nakamoto tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:01) Nakamoto can't get Nobell down and loses control of the leg in the process. (Rd 1 - 01:35) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Nakamoto clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Nobell lands a jab and then catches Nakamoto with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Nobell looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Nobell can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Nakamoto with a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Taking a few gulps of breath, Nobell is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Nobell lands a left hand and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Nakamoto had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Nobell lands a left hand and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Nobell hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Nobell took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Nakamoto appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Nobell took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Stepping in, Nobell lands three quick punches and then hits Nakamoto with a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Nobell lands a left jab, but Nakamoto dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 2 - 03:51) A jab is wide from Nobell, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Nobell hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Nakamoto with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:11) Nakamoto is limping a little bit. (Rd 2 - 03:02) Nobell fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Circling warily, Nakamoto is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Nobell can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Nakamoto with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Nobell is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:28) A jab hits home from Nobell and then he lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Nobell misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Nakamoto moves in fast and clinches with Nobell. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Nakamoto tries to wrestle Nobell backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Nobell ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Nakamoto traps Nobell up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 2 - 01:46) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Smothered against the cage, Nobell cannot get free. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Nakamoto and Nobell remain up against the cage for the remainder of the round, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nobell. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Nobell is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:50) Nobell hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:41) Breathing very hard, Nobell is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Nobell connects with a nice jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Nobell confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Nakamoto had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Nobell fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:06) Nobell lands a jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:57) Nakamoto is limping slightly. (Rd 3 - 03:48) Nobell hits a left jab and then hits Nakamoto with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Nakamoto shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Nakamoto can't get past the sprawl of Nobell and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:14) Nakamoto is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Nobell lands a jab and then catches Nakamoto with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Nakamoto warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 02:52) Nobell can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:47) From the looks of things, I don't think Nobell has much energy left. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Nobell steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Nobell lands a left jab, but misses with a spin kick. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Nobell moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Nakamoto appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Nobell took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Nobell connects with a jab, but Nakamoto dodges the roundhouse body kick that comes next. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Nakamoto chooses to shoot in on Nobell. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Nakamoto can't get past the sprawl of Nobell and has to give up on the takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Nobell steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Nakamoto had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Nobell connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 3 - 00:55) A jab is wide from Nobell, but then he catches Nakamoto with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Nobell confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:34) A jab lands from Nobell, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Nobell steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Nakamoto may have been aiming to get in close, but Nobell aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Nobell uses a left jab, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Nobell looks exhausted. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Nobell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Nakamoto is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Nobell connects with a nice jab and then catches Nakamoto with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Nobell closes in on Nakamoto, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Nobell hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Nakamoto limps slightly as he circles. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Nakamoto looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Nobell simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Nobell throws a one-two, but Nakamoto was equal to it. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Nobell lands a left hand and then hits Nakamoto with a straight right. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Nakamoto isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Nobell lands a left hand and then hits Nakamoto with a body kick. (Rd 4 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 4 - 02:30) Nobell lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Nobell lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:52) A jab hits home from Nobell and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Nakamoto warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 4 - 01:37) A jab hits home from Nobell and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 01:09) Nobell lands a jab and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 4 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Nakamoto looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Nobell simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 00:47) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Nobell moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 00:08) Nobell hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Nobell, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Nakamoto winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:54) Nobell moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Nakamoto had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Nobell and then he catches Nakamoto with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:28) Nobell lands a jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 5 - 04:07) A jab hits home from Nobell and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:54) Limping slightly, Nakamoto is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs. (Rd 5 - 03:41) Nobell can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Nakamoto isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then catches Nakamoto with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:00) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then catches Nakamoto with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 02:45) Nobell hits a left jab and then hits Nakamoto with a body kick. (Rd 5 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:17) Nakamoto shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 02:17) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:17) That's his first successful takedown of the fight. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Nakamoto looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:08) He passes guard with ease, moving straight into the mount. (Rd 5 - 01:37) Nakamoto pounds away on Nobell, landing several good shots in the process. (Rd 5 - 01:21) Nakamoto unloads with big rights and Nobell is getting rocked! (Rd 5 - 01:06) Nakamoto unloads with big rights, but Nobell covers up well. (Rd 5 - 00:49) Nakamoto pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 5 - 00:37) Nakamoto fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through. (Rd 5 - 00:17) Nakamoto pounds away and Nobell eats a few big strikes. (Rd 5 - 00:17) Nakamoto forces Nobell to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back! (Rd 5 - 00:02) Nakamoto looks very tired out there. (Rd 5 - 00:02) Nakamoto pounds away with right hands, but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Nakamoto. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Zachary 'The Firefighter' Nobell the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Zachary 'The Firefighter' Nobell advances in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Zachary 'The Firefighter' Nobell defeats Hidehira Nakamoto (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Zachary Nobell name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Hidehira Nakamoto and praises his toughness. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Jerry Benderoth (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Denver, Colorado, Underdog: +610) vs. "Texas" Teddy Glossop (6-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Fort Worth, Texas, Favorite: -770) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Jerry Benderoth going head to head with 'Texas' Teddy Glossop. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Marianne Froth, Richie Hope, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Glossop steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Glossop lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Moving forward constantly, Glossop is pressuring Benderoth. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Benderoth hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:33) Glossop lands a jab and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Glossop stalks forward, pressuring Benderoth. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Benderoth tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Glossop hits a left jab and then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:07) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Benderoth, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Glossop connects with a nice jab and then catches Benderoth with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 03:46) Benderoth hits the mat, that shot has rocked him! (Rd 1 - 03:38) Glossop knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Benderoth, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 03:38) Glossop starts unloading with massive rights and Benderoth is getting pasted! (Rd 1 - 03:38) Referee Leo Behan jumps in and saves Benderoth from taking any more shots! (Rd 1 - 03:27) The winner, by TKO; Teddy Glossop! (Rd 1 - 03:27) Teddy Glossop has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Texas' Teddy Glossop defeats Jerry Benderoth (TKO (Strikes) in 1:33 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Teddy Glossop name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and smugly answers that Jutaro Honma is next on his hit list. Teddy Glossop gave a good account of himself here. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (5-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -580) vs. Drew "Leviathan" D'Acosto (6-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Underdog: +460) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska squares off with Drew 'Leviathan' D'Acosto. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Ian Rivers, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Fialkowska is facing a major size disadvantage in this fight, he is probably giving up at least 25lbs. That may be decisive. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Fialkowska lands a jab and then catches D'Acosto with a stunning right hook! (Rd 1 - 04:45) D'Acosto wobbles, then falls! (Rd 1 - 04:36) Fialkowska starts pounding away on D'Acosto, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 04:36) Fialkowska fires away and D'Acosto is eating powerful shot after powerful shot! (Rd 1 - 04:36) With D'Acosto taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:18) The winner, by TKO; Matas Fialkowska! (Rd 1 - 04:18) Matas Fialkowska books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska defeats Drew 'Leviathan' D'Acosto (TKO (Strikes) in 0:42 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Matas Fialkowska name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Jutaro Honma (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -360) vs. Korekiyo Okuma (8-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +280) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Jutaro Honma goes head to head with Korekiyo Okuma. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Ian Rivers, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Okuma is probably at least 20lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Honma to try and overcome. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Okuma doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Okuma throws a punch but Honma avoids it. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Honma seizes the chance and grabs Okuma into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:34) With control of the clinch, Honma tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:34) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Honma begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Okuma tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Okuma is in increasing trouble, as Honma gets both hooks in. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Honma, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Honma gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Okuma has to tap out! (Rd 1 - 02:30) The winner, by submission, is Jutaro Honma! (Rd 1 - 02:30) Jutaro Honma books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Jutaro Honma defeats Korekiyo Okuma (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:30 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Jutaro Honma thanks everyone from Snake Temple for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Kel "Big Baby" Ryan (8-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Favorite: -1200) vs. Eric "Tugboat" Hughes (6-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Trenton, New Jersey, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Kel 'Big Baby' Ryan facing Eric 'Tugboat' Hughes. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Gregory C. James, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 1 - 04:26) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Hughes throws a punch but Ryan was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:44) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Hughes dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Ryan chooses to shoot in on Hughes. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Hughes cannot stop the takedown, Ryan drove in with too much power. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Hughes winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Ryan pressing onto him. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Ryan begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. (Rd 1 - 03:23) He does brilliantly, and manages to get full mount on Hughes! (Rd 1 - 02:39) Ryan pounds away, Hughes is barely able to offer any defence at all! (Rd 1 - 02:39) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:19) By TKO, the winner is Kel Ryan! (Rd 1 - 02:19) Kel Ryan moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Kel 'Big Baby' Ryan defeats Eric 'Tugboat' Hughes (TKO (Strikes) in 2:41 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kel Ryan praises his team at Bear Pit, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is charismatic, and that helps him benefit from these interviews. CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Vasily "Krusher" Klyushev (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Underdog: +520) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (5-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -660) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Vasily 'Krusher' Klyushev goes up against Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Stanley Wright. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Richie Hope, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Klyushev is much taller than his opponent, towering over him as the referee gives them their instructions. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Takaoka chooses to shoot in on Klyushev. (Rd 1 - 04:48) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Klyushev has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:31) The clock runs down as Klyushev is being smothered against the ground by Takaoka. (Rd 1 - 04:08) Takaoka pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Klyushev. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Takaoka smothers Klyushev with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Klyushev is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Takaoka off of him. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Takaoka starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:33) He manages to pass, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Takaoka unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Klyushev. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Takaoka begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:28) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Klyushev tries to get back up. (Rd 1 - 01:14) The scramble sees Klyushev up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:57) Takaoka pins Klyushev up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 1 - 00:42) Takaoka smothers Klyushev against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 1 - 00:26) Takaoka smothers Klyushev up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:26) The remainder of the round passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Takaoka, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Takaoka to go on and win this fight now that the first round has gone his way. (Rd 1 - 00:00) It's hard to see a scenario where Klyushev can do enough to take this fight. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Klyushev can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:45) Takaoka looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 04:29) Klyushev comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:29) A jab is wide from Klyushev, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:14) A few deep breaths betray that Klyushev is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 2 - 04:14) Klyushev acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a curt nod of the head and returns his full attention to the fight. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Takaoka lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Klyushev can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:46) Klyushev doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 03:32) A defensive jab hits from Takaoka. (Rd 2 - 03:32) A jab is wide from Klyushev, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Takaoka comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 03:09) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Klyushev has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 03:03) Klyushev is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Takaoka off of him. (Rd 2 - 02:36) Takaoka attempts to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 02:36) He passes to half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Takaoka begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 2 - 01:50) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 2 - 01:04) Takaoka tries to lock Klyushev into a kimura. (Rd 2 - 01:04) The kimura is locked in, tight enough that Klyushev has to tap out! (Rd 2 - 00:26) Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka takes the win by submission! (Rd 2 - 00:26) Tomoji Takaoka advances in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka defeats Vasily 'Krusher' Klyushev (Submission (Kimura) in 4:34 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Tomoji Takaoka name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. Tomoji Takaoka has a lot of natural charisma, and that shines in these sort of settings. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. Taroemon Abukara (9-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Favorite: -1200) vs. "Wreck 'Em" Terry Shakespeare (6-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Taroemon Abukara squares off with 'Wreck 'Em' Terry Shakespeare in the CTC Super Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Richie Hope, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a pre-fight staredown, which is almost comical as Shakespeare is so much taller than Abukara. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:47) A jab is wide from Shakespeare, but then he catches Abukara with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Shakespeare moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Abukara appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Shakespeare took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:25) Shakespeare can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Abukara lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Shakespeare uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:42) A jab lands from Shakespeare, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 03:27) A tentative jab from Abukara lands. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Shakespeare throws a punch but Abukara was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Shakespeare hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Shakespeare uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:30) Shakespeare connects with a nice jab and then catches Abukara with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Shakespeare fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:04) Shakespeare is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Abukara lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Shakespeare can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Abukara shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:42) Shakespeare cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Abukara tries to lock Shakespeare into an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Abukara gets the arm triangle, sinks it in deeply, and Shakespeare has to tap! (Rd 1 - 00:42) By submission, the winner is Taroemon Abukara! (Rd 1 - 00:42) Taroemon Abukara advances in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Taroemon Abukara defeats 'Wreck 'Em' Terry Shakespeare (Submission (Arm Triangle) in 4:18 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Taroemon Abukara thanks everyone connected to Way of the Crane's Beak for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants to fight next, he says that he'll fight whoever is put in front of him, but he thinks Hanley Polter would be a particularly good contest. MAIN EVENT CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT VS. "Doctor Death" Ali Shivari (12-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Cairo, Egypt, Favorite: -530) vs. Davey Rushton (7-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Sterling, Scotland, Underdog: +420) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Doctor Death' Ali Shivari fights Davey Rushton in the CTC Super Heavyweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Richie Hope, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Rushton steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 04:47) It looked like we were about to see Shivari try and get some grappling started, but Rushton was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Rushton lands a jab and then lands a left hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Shivari appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Rushton took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Rushton connects with a nice jab and then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Shivari looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Shoulders hunched, Rushton studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Rushton can't hit a set-up right jab, but then scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Rushton moves in on Shivari, preparing to throw. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Rushton can't connect with a jab, but then catches Shivari with a crunching left hook. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Rushton moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Rushton can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Shivari with a straight left. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Rushton moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Rushton lands two jabs and then scores with a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Rushton glances at his corner and gets a few words of encouragement in response. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Rushton lands a right hand and then lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Attacking with intent, Rushton scores with a flurry of three punches and then scores with a left to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:32) Rushton throws a hook to the body, but Shivari steps back to avoid it. (Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Rushton lands a jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 02:15) With Shivari bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked. (Rd 1 - 02:15) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 1 - 02:15) The fight recommences! (Rd 1 - 02:06) Rushton moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 02:06) Rushton throws a hook to the body, but Shivari steps back to avoid it. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Rushton steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 1 - 01:48) Shivari looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Rushton simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 01:48) A flurry of four punches from Rushton see four of them land and then hits Shivari with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 1 - 01:20) A jab lands from Rushton, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Rushton can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Shivari with a stunning left hook! (Rd 1 - 01:04) Shivari is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:56) Rushton knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Shivari, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 1 - 00:56) Rushton pounds away, landing several great shots that rock Shivari! (Rd 1 - 00:36) Rushton pounds away, but Shivari isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Shivari tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Rushton takes that round easily by 10-8 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Rushton fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight left that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:33) A jab lands from Rushton, but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 2 - 04:22) Rushton is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Rushton closes in on Shivari, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Rushton fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Shivari with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Rushton throws a punch but Shivari was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Shivari comes in and grabs Rushton in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Shivari is trying to muscle Rushton up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:51) Shivari manages it and controls Rushton up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:40) Shivari looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 2 - 03:40) The takedown is successful, Rushton pulls half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Shivari pounds away on Rushton, but few of the shots lands clean. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Shivari begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Shivari is too skilled for Rushton, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Everything Rushton is doing off his back is about slowing down and frustrating Shivari, which is probably the best he can hope for. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Shivari attempts to arm triangle Rushton from side control. (Rd 2 - 02:42) Rushton stops Shivari from applying it. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Looking to catch his breath, Shivari is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:41) Shivari tries to ensnare Rushton in a kimura. (Rd 2 - 01:41) The kimura is fully applied, Rushton has no option but to tap out! (Rd 2 - 01:05) The winner, by submission; Ali Shivari! (Rd 2 - 01:05) Ali Shivari advances in the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Doctor Death' Ali Shivari defeats Davey Rushton (Submission (Kimura) in 3:55 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Ali Shivari thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Showing respect, Ali Shivari praises Rushton for his skill and toughness. Attendance: 617 Gate Reciepts: $61,083 Sponsorship: $37,024 Ad Revenue: $792,034 Merchandise: $5,009 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $98,974) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Ali Shivari $14,879 Davey Rushton $13,026 FotN: Both: $10,000 Taroemon Abukara $5,924 Terry Shakespeare $2,773 Tomoji Takaoka $16,380 Vasily Klyushev $1,765 Kel Ryan $9,704 Eric Hughes $1,638 KotN: Ryan: $5,000 Jutaro Honma $9,009 Korekiyo Okuma $1,890 SotN: Honma: $5,000 Matas Fialkowska $7,678 Drew D'Acosto $2,144 Perf: Fialkowska: $5,000 Teddy Glossop $4,182 Jerry Benderoth $126 Zachary Nobell $4,704 Hidehira Nakamoto $3,152 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $32,930 Profit: $754,238 Critical Rating: 76% Commercial Rating: 57% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada -1.0% 11.5% (Low Level National) USA +1.6% 19.4% (Low Level National) UK +1.6% 82.0% (High Level Regional) Europe -0.2% 5.4% (Low Level National) Australia +1.0% 83.2% (High Level Regional) Japan -0.4% 13.8% (Low Level National) Asia -0.2% 2.7% (Low Level National) Russia +0.4% 87.0% (High Level Regional) Mexico -0.2% 96.2% (High Level Regional) South America -0.8% 8.6% (Low Level National) Central America +0.4% 88.7% (High Level Regional) Africa +0.4% 85.0% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 107, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 108, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Middleweight fighter Thorbjorn Rekdal is now training with Gothenburg Submission Fighting as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Petey Mack. It is expected to be a long-term arrangement that will see him backed by the team for the forseeable future. He wanted to join the team for help sharpening his wrestling skills. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Collins Lundie has left Evolution MMA following his submission loss to Lars-Gunnar Ekberg at Canadian Tournament Combat 106. The loss left him feeling like he needed to shake up his training. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows WEFF 28: Landry vs. Lapointe (Saturday, Week 2, May 2003) Title Result: Madelina Landry Won The WEFF Featherweight Title Title Result: Bernadette Dube Won The WEFF Bantamweight Title Fight of the Night: Bernadette Dube vs. Meryl Vincent KO of the Night: Bernadette Dube (vs. Meryl Vincent) Submission of the Night: None GAMMA Battle Lines 7: Hideki vs. Bruce (S unday, Week 2, May 2003) Title Result: Norio Hideki Made His First Successful Defence Of The GAMMA Heavyweight Title Title Result: Kiyonobu Sakanoue Made His First Successful Defence Of The GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Kiyonobu Sakanoue vs. ONille Bernard KO of the Night: Hyosuke Eto (vs. Norman Austin) Submission of the Night: Mallory Poulin (vs. Terumoto Mishima) Asian Large Local Show (Monday, W eek 3, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Chan Kim Huat vs. Gerrardo Diez KO of the Night: Reza Afshar (vs. Lee Ryan) Submission of the Night: Chan Kim Huat (vs. Gerrardo Diez) Performance Bonus: Chan Kim Huat vs. Gerrardo Diez) Performance Bonus: Geraint O'Connell (vs. Rayver Anzures) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round (Round of 16) Eric Coleman vs. Sebastian Cyr Bahman Baboumian vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell Renato vs. Irwin Middleton Hanley Polter vs. Gunnar Rasmussen Matas Fialkowska vs. Zachary Nobell Kel Ryan vs. Jutaro Honma Ali Shivari vs. Teddy Glossop Taroemon Abukara vs. Tomoji Takaoka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 24, 2023 Author Share Posted November 24, 2023 Friday, Week 3, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (31-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -500) vs. Jonathan "The Locust" Huang (13-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #97, Underdog: +350) Noach Van Der Capellen is one of the most exciting strikers in MMA, a crowd favorite who loves to throw in spectacular punches and crazy kicks along with his more traditional, and very effective, boxing attacks. His unorthodox striking, KO power, and difficulty to hold down have made him one of the most successful Welterweights on the planet. After gaining rave reviews with SIGMA, ALPHA-1 signed him in June 1999, and he has gone on to be a superb Welterweight champion. He won by third round knock out over Phil Ball in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Walter May in the third round of the tournament. Jonathan Huang is a superstar in Asia, who is widely regarded as one of the best Jiu-Jitsu competitors of all time and has been a dominant force in international tournaments for years. He made his MMA debut in early 1996 and although his appearances since have been sporadic at best and he has specifically been matched up with fighters who do not have the striking or wrestling to exploit his obvious weaknesses, he has nonetheless looked very impressive in all of his fights. He won by first round submission over Raniere de Lima in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Yeijiro Yamamoto in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Callum Henson in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Garth Neill vs. Felix Mattherson Jr in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (29-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -500) vs. "Citizen Pain" Will Kane (20-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +350) Ichisake Miyagi is a rugged competitor who has made a reputation for himself as one of the toughest Welterweights in the world. An excellent wrestler, his usual gameplan is to grab his opponent in a clinch and break their will with slicing razor-sharp elbows, painful knees, and punishing dirty boxing. He is a former two-time ALPHA-1 Welterweight champion, winning his first in 1995 and his second in 1999. He won by fourth round knock out over Michihiro Kodera in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Jayden Karp in the third round of the tournament. Will Kane is an Englishman of Asian descent who was once considered one of the best Welterweights in the world. Originally from a Muay Thai background, he has gradually grown from a vicious striker into an all-round MMA competitor. He is best known for his longtime association with BCF, where he was a dominant Welterweight champion, but he moved to the big leagues of ALPHA-1 in 2001. Unfortunately he started life in Japan badly, and his form while there saw him fall out of the world rankings for the first time in many years. He won by first round TKO over Teco in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Delroy Rhodes in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jens Halle vs. Bussho Maruyama in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Martin "The Crippler" Cupples (14-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Underdog: +350) vs. "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (20-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -500) Martin Cupples boasts heavy hands and some strong boxing skills, and is a knock out artist of some skill. Unlike many other former boxers he has also developed a sturdy takedown defence and some good defensive skills on the ground too. He joined BCF in 1997 and has been slowly working his way up the rankings ever since, although a first defeat, to Vikram Sithalayan, in the summer of 2001 has applied the brakes slightly. He won by first round TKO over Procopio Golias in the first round of the tournament, the won by second round TKO over Ern Fathoui in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Alberto Basora in the third round of the tournament. Nathan Chambers is one of the biggest heels in MMA, and his big mouth and cocky persona have made him one of the most well known fighters in America. A fantastic athlete who is a master of weight cutting, his success has been built on his bullying wrestling and huge punching power, a combination that few Welterweights have been able to withstand. A former Welterweight champion, he is perhaps best known for the extremely heated trilogy of fights with his arch-nemesis Rufus Stephens between 1998 and 2000. He won by Unanimous Decision over Danny Rowan in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Konosuke Shirahata in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hamilton Fonseca Junior vs. Josh Aldarisio in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Pain Train" Chew Chua (25-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Underdog: -110) vs. Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #153, Favorite: -130) Chew Chua is a very dangerous striker, a devastating Thai boxing champion from Singapore who has a string of vicious knock outs to his name. There are very few opponents who can go toe-to-toe with him without suffering a bad beating. He is a former two-time challenger for the ALPHA-1 Welterweight title. He won by first round TKO over Tristao Bosi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Filip Hristov in the third round of the tournamnet. Rich Robinson got the nickname "Hard Rain" because of his brutal ground and pound, raining down big bombs from above onto his helpless victim. Although he is dangerous when on top, he is far from a one-dimensional fighter, he strikes with venom, and has an extensive wrestling background to fall back on too. He won by first round TKO over Deacon Stawford in the first round of the tournament, then won by fifth round TKO over Bakin Sakamoto in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Konstantinos Chorophas in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ikku Funaki vs. Vikram Sithalayan in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Fist of Justice" Ikku Funaki (22-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +250) vs. Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (21-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -300) Ikku Funaki is one of the hardest punchers in MMA, and has knocked out more than his fair share of opponents with his trusty right hand. He is also known for his vicious ground and pound, raining down bombs like a mad man. He was the first ever ALPHA-1 Welterweight champion, although since losing the belt he has not really come close to getting back in the title picture. He won by first round TKO over Lev Safanov in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Evan Pizzarro in the third round of the tournament. Vikram Sithalayan is Pakistan's premier MMA competitor, and has become very successful thanks to his seemingly inexhaustible cardio, his top notch grappling skills, and his biggest weapon, a deadly array of submission holds with an emphasis on applying leglocks from the most unlikely places. A long-time BCF Welterweight, he has twice earned a title shot only to be defeated, and is probably best known for his trilogy with David Webb. He won by first round submission over Ronaldo Roncatto in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Bruno Epps in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Chew Chua vs. Rich Robinson in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Hamilton Fonseca Junior (7-3-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #204, Underdog: +740) vs. Josh "TNT" Aldarisio (19-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -930) Hamilton Fonseca Junior is a solid striker, a Muay Thai specialist who can give anybody a hard time in a stand-up battle. Where he is most deadly is in the Muay Thai clinch, where his knees and elbows possess fight-ending knock out power. He was a regular with FLB, but only managed a paltry 2-2 record during his time there. He won by first round knock out over Kiyotaka Aihara in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Maxime Giresse in the second round of the tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Darin Blood in the third round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the tournament when Blood failed a drug test. Josh Aldarisio was an outstanding college wrestler who was an alternate for the American Olympic team. Explosive, he quickly figured out how to use his lightning fast double leg and suffocating top control to become successful in MMA and is now recognized as one of the top Welterweights in the world. Showing a commendable effort to become a complete mixed martial artist, he has also noticably improved his striking over time. A back injury meant that he missed most of 1998 and 1999, but he returned to action in March 2000. He won by second round submission over Marcus Rimmer in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Brad Wyman in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Martin Cupples vs. Nathan Chambers in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Jens "Battery" Halle (20-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Underdog: +200) vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -260) Jens Halle is not a subtle fighter, as his "Battery" nickname suggests, he only has one mode of attack and that's to come forward with fists flying. He is a difficult fighter to take on because of this awkward style, even more so when you take into account the fact that his iron chin seems to make him all but impervious to strikes. He has been a regular in SIGMA for years and is a former Welterweight title contender. He won by first round TKO over Willem Van Ommen in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Valdo Calamari in the third round of the tournament. Bussho Maruyama is a tenacious young fighter, an all-rounder, able to stand and trade, wrestle, or take things to the ground. With the right sort of training and advice, he could wind up being quite good. He started fighting for ALPHA-1 in 2001 and began strongly, winning his first two fights in impressive fashion. He won by first round submission over Vjekoslav Sarich in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Jerome Atkins in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Mills Mullally in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ichisake Miyagi vs. Will Kane in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Garth "Vader" Neill (7-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #144, Underdog: +340) vs. Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr (11-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Favorite: -430) Garth Neill is a Welterweight prospect from Texas, an all-rounder whose base is his solid wrestling skills. The youngster is currently suffering from jack-of-all-trades syndrome, not being amazing at anything in particular, but he will no doubt improve with age. He won by first round TKO over Edwin Ascher in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Syed Tan in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Malloy Mahoney in the third round of the tournament. Felix Mattherson Jr is a Puerto Rican fighter, a versatile athlete who can strike, wrestle, or work on the ground, and as such is a dangerous opponent to face as he has the ability to exploit weaknesses without having many of his own to target. He joined GAMMA in 2001 where his debut saw him lose his undefeated record to fellow newcomer Diego Arteta via a vicious knock out. He won by first round knock out over Sawyer Hines in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Christijan Van Belkum in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over David Webb in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Jonathan Huang in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Noach Van Der Capellen (170 lbs) vs. Jonathan Huang (170 lbs) Ichisake Miyagi (170 lbs) vs. Will Kane (170 lbs) Martin Cupples (170 lbs) vs. Nathan Chambers (170 lbs) Chew Chua (170 lbs) vs. Rich Robinson (170 lbs) Ikku Funaki (170 lbs) vs. Vikram Sithalayan (170 lbs) Hamilton Fonseca Junior (170 lbs) vs. Josh Aldarisio (170 lbs) Jens Halle (170 lbs) vs. Bussho Maruyama (170 lbs) Garth Neill (170 lbs) vs. Felix Mattherson Jr (170 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 111 Full Fight Card WW: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Jonathan Huang WW: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Will Kane WW: Martin Cupples vs. Nathan Chambers WW: Chew Chua vs. Rich Robinson WW: Ikku Funaki vs. Vikram Sithalayan WW: Hamilton Fonseca Junior vs. Josh Aldarisio WW: Jens Halle vs. Bussho Maruyama WW: Garth Neill vs. Felix Mattherson Jr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 25, 2023 Author Share Posted November 25, 2023 Friday, Week 3, May 2003 Live From Regina, Saskatchewan MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Garth "Vader" Neill (7-0, 3-0 CTC, From: McFarlane's Ranch, Texas, Underdog: +340) vs. Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr (11-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Puerto Rico, Favorite: -430) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Garth 'Vader' Neill squaring off with Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Millhouse Twain, and Franklin Mencken. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:54) A jab is wide from Mattherson, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Mattherson doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:38) Mattherson shows his good guard by absorbing a two punch flurry. (Rd 1 - 04:23) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Mattherson scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Neill lands a left hook. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Mattherson comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Neill lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:09) Mattherson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Neill scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:49) Mattherson is off-target with a jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:25) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Mattherson misses a jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Neill has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Moving forward constantly, Mattherson is pressuring Neill. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Mattherson avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 03:09) A one-two from Mattherson fails to land. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:52) Neill misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with two jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Moving forward constantly, Mattherson is pressuring Neill. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Neill throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Mattherson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:07) A jab is wide from Mattherson, but then he hits Neill with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:57) Neill wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 01:57) A jab is wide from Mattherson, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Mattherson doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Neill can't hit a right cross. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Mattherson comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Neill throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Neill gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Mattherson lands a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:06) Neill misses with a big right hand, allowing Mattherson to counter with a nice left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Mattherson comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Neill fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 00:50) A jab is wide from Mattherson, but then he catches Neill with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Mattherson initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Neill misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:37) A jab lands from Mattherson but Neill avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Mattherson lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 1 - 00:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Mattherson slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a good right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Mattherson. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:47) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Mattherson is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Mattherson comes forward to attack. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Mattherson steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Mattherson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Mattherson comes forward, walking down Neill. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Neill manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:00) A nice feint from Mattherson causes Neill to become open. (Rd 2 - 04:00) Mattherson hits a left jab and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Mattherson can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Neill may have been aiming to get in close, but Mattherson aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 03:24) Mattherson hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Circling, Neill clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Mattherson connects with a jab, but Neill avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 02:44) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 2 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:23) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Circling, Neill clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Mattherson throws a one-two, but Neill was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Seizing the opportunity, Neill clinches. (Rd 2 - 01:40) With control of the clinch, Neill tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:40) The takedown doesn't work, Mattherson blocked it and then takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 01:26) Neill tries to wriggle free, but Mattherson controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Mattherson tries to wrestle Neill backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Neill ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Mattherson smothers Neill against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 2 - 00:42) Neill is trapped against the cage and Mattherson punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Mattherson tries to knee Neill, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Neill lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Mattherson is off target with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mattherson. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Mattherson ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:47) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Mattherson is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 04:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Mattherson doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Mattherson, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Mattherson is trying to push Neill so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:53) Neill out-wrestles him though. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Neill attempts to wrestle Mattherson to the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:36) It doesn't work, Mattherson defended against it well. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Neill attempts to wrestle Mattherson to the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:25) Neill performs an ugly-looking takedown, but it's effective enough to leave Mattherson on the mat, turtled up, with Neill on top and facing him. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Sensing a knee strike about to be thrown, Mattherson scoots backward quickly and springs to his feet. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Neill misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Mattherson to attack with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Mattherson clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 3 - 02:33) Mattherson attempts to wrestle Neill to the ground. (Rd 3 - 02:33) The takedown is successful, Neill pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Mattherson starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Mattherson passes to half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:54) In half guard, Mattherson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Neill guessing. (Rd 3 - 01:33) Mattherson blocks Neill as he tries a sweep from half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Mattherson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 00:45) Mattherson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Mattherson blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 3 - 00:15) Mattherson pounds away, but Neill isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Mattherson, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Neill needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:45) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Neill is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Mattherson steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 04:13) Mattherson throws a punch but Neill avoids it. (Rd 4 - 03:59) They come together and strike. (Rd 4 - 03:59) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Mattherson misses a jab and also misses with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:59) Neill has a right hook blocked. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Neill hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 4 - 03:34) Mattherson lands a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Mattherson steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Neill looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Mattherson simply took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Mattherson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 03:02) Mattherson seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Mattherson can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Backing off, Neill stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt! (Rd 4 - 02:44) Mattherson pounces and smashes Neill with a big right hand! Down he goes! (Rd 4 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:29) Without hesitation, Mattherson goes to finish Neill off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 4 - 02:29) Neill is back up too fast though. (Rd 4 - 01:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Neill lands a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 01:57) Mattherson connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 01:37) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Mattherson clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Neill tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 4 - 01:14) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Mattherson to the mat where he pulls half guard! (Rd 4 - 01:03) Neill throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 00:33) Mattherson tries a sweep from the bottom of half guard, but doesn't budge Neill. (Rd 4 - 00:21) Neill pounds away, but Mattherson isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:01) Mattherson tries to sweep Neill but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Mattherson. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Neill realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins! (Rd 5 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Neill slips past a right hook and counters with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Neill misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Mattherson comes in with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:08) Neill dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Looking very tired, Mattherson clinches to try and buy some recovery time. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Neill is looking to muscle Mattherson back against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:58) Neill achieves it, pinning Mattherson to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:39) Mattherson takes a knee strike just above the hip. (Rd 5 - 03:25) Neill attempts to hit a knee to the thigh area but Mattherson tightens the clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:06) Neill looks for a knee to the thigh, but Mattherson works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 5 - 02:54) The gas tank looks empty on Mattherson, he looks like he can barely stand. (Rd 5 - 02:44) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Neill finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 02:44) Mattherson lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 02:34) A few deep breaths betray that Neill is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 5 - 02:22) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 02:22) Neill is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 5 - 02:22) Mattherson hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:58) A jab lands from Mattherson, but Neill evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 01:37) Neill looked like he was about to shoot, but Mattherson stepped in fast and started a clinch. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Mattherson attempts to wrestle Neill to the ground. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Neill cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Mattherson attempts to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 01:05) Mattherson passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Neill starts scrambling. (Rd 5 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Neill ends up in side control. (Rd 5 - 00:40) Neill fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 5 - 00:26) Mattherson tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 5 - 00:12) Neill fires away with punches, but Mattherson deals with them fairly well. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Mattherson. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr. Official Result: Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr defeats Garth 'Vader' Neill (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Felix Mattherson Jr gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Jens "Battery" Halle (20-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Telemark, Norway, Underdog: +200) vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Favorite: -260) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Jens 'Battery' Halle squaring off with Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Maruyama shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Halle partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Maruyama has a hold of the other. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Unable to complete the takedown, Maruyama instead pushes Halle up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Maruyama looks to take Halle down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 04:32) It doesn't work, Halle defended against it well. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Maruyama goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Halle hopping and in danger of getting taken down. (Rd 1 - 04:20) In one slick motion, Maruyama trips Halle down to the mat! Great move! Halle is left flat on his back. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Maruyama looks to get on top of Halle. (Rd 1 - 04:01) Halle is too quick, slipping away from Maruyama and starting to scramble. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Halle scrambles to his feet, but Maruyama immediately drives him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Halle is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Maruyama looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Halle grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 1 - 03:32) Referee Harry A. Bierce sees it and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 03:32) Maruyama drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 1 - 03:32) The takedown is successful, Halle goes down. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Maruyama ends up holding a seated Halle around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Maruyama pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Halle hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Maruyama tries to ensnare Halle in a guillotine. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Halle doesn't allow the guillotine to be applied. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Halle, trapped against the cage, pummels Maruyama on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Maruyama tries to lock Halle in a choke. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Maruyama gets a guillotine but cannot get Halle to tap out! (Rd 1 - 01:41) The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over. (Rd 1 - 01:41) Maruyama releases the hold, perhaps having gassed his arms by squeezing for too long. (Rd 1 - 01:05) Maruyama tries to throw a slicing elbow, but misses. (Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:59) In guard, Maruyama throws a couple of punches designed to keep Halle guessing. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Maruyama tries to pound away with elbows but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Maruyama pounds away with elbow strikes, but Halle calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Good round, that's the sort of action we like to see. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Maruyama took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Halle lands two of three quick punches but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 04:22) A one-two from Halle fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Maruyama comes in and grabs Halle in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Maruyama is trying to push Halle so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Halle ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Maruyama pins Halle up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 2 - 03:41) Maruyama uses dirty boxing to punish Halle while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:26) Maruyama smothers Halle against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Unable to get free, Halle is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:07) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 2 - 01:57) Halle is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Maruyama has over him. (Rd 2 - 01:57) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:43) With no progress being made, the referee separates them. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Halle moves in on Maruyama, preparing to throw. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Maruyama lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Halle lands a left hand and then hits Maruyama with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Halle steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Maruyama looked like he was going to shoot, but Halle simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Halle comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then catches Maruyama with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Maruyama just about edged it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Maruyama. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Maruyama may have been aiming to get in close, but Halle aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Halle throws a one-two, but Maruyama was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Maruyama, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Halle hits a left jab and then lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Halle moves in on Maruyama, preparing to throw. (Rd 3 - 04:25) Maruyama had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:25) A jab hits home from Halle and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 04:17) Halle is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Maruyama, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Halle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Maruyama shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Halle almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Maruyama has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Maruyama drives Halle up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Maruyama leans all of his weight up against Halle, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:30) Halle is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 3 - 02:30) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 3 - 01:19) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Maruyama may have been aiming to get in close, but Halle aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Halle connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 01:12) It looks like Maruyama has been cut under the eye. (Rd 3 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:52) Maruyama appeared to be going for a takedown, but Halle took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 00:52) Halle fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Halle throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Halle moves in on Maruyama, preparing to throw. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Halle can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 00:05) Maruyama shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:05) Halle almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Maruyama holds the other. (Rd 3 - 00:05) Maruyama drives Halle up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Halle. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Maruyama. (Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Maruyama. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:52) Halle closes in on Maruyama, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 4 - 04:52) A one-two from Halle fails to land. (Rd 4 - 04:39) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Halle is off target with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:39) Maruyama doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:29) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Halle is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 4 - 04:29) For the first time, Maruyama is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 04:23) Halle throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Maruyama gets hold of Halle, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in. (Rd 4 - 04:07) Maruyama uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Halle. (Rd 4 - 03:55) Maruyama is looking to muscle Halle back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:55) He does so and now has Halle pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:35) Maruyama pins Halle up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot. (Rd 4 - 03:24) Halle is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 4 - 03:11) Halle is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Halle doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 02:52) Maruyama smothers Halle up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:52) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 01:38) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Halle closes in on Maruyama, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 4 - 01:24) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Maruyama, but Halle was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 01:24) Halle can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Maruyama with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Maruyama lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 4 - 01:11) Halle throws a punch but Maruyama avoids it. (Rd 4 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Maruyama had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:53) A jab lands from Halle, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 4 - 00:45) Maruyama acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:36) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 00:36) Maruyama hits a left hand. (Rd 4 - 00:36) Halle scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 4 - 00:16) Maruyama shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 00:16) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard. (Rd 4 - 00:16) That's his third successful takedown from eight attempts. (Rd 4 - 00:03) Maruyama fires off some rights, but Halle isn't troubled by them. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Maruyama took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Halle realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:48) Halle throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 04:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Maruyama misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Halle is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:02) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Halle hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Maruyama finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 03:36) Halle misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Maruyama to attack with a jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Maruyama chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Halle down. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Maruyama gets hold of a leg but Halle remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Maruyama uses the position to drive Halle up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:54) Smothered against the cage, Halle is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 5 - 02:54) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 5 - 01:46) Maruyama smothers Halle against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 01:30) From the looks of things, I don't think Halle has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 01:30) Maruyama smothers Halle against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 5 - 01:13) Halle is trapped against the cage and Maruyama punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 5 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:54) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 00:54) A few deep breaths betray that Maruyama is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 5 - 00:40) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 5 - 00:20) The two fighters engage. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Halle misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Maruyama attacks with a solid right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Maruyama. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Christina Shaw), 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 48-47 (Johnny Beerbohm). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama is the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama advances in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama defeats Jens 'Battery' Halle (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bussho Maruyama praises his team at Tiger Claw Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Halle for a tough fight. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Hamilton Fonseca Junior (7-3-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Underdog: +740) vs. Josh "TNT" Aldarisio (19-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Sterling Heights, Michigan, Favorite: -930) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Hamilton Fonseca Junior goes head to head with Josh 'TNT' Aldarisio. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Aldarisio looks significantly bigger than Hamilton as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Hamilton moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Aldarisio uses a right jab while backing away. (Rd 1 - 04:48) Hamilton can't connect with a jab, but then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Aldarisio is knocked down by that shot! (Rd 1 - 04:38) Hamilton senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 1 - 04:38) Hamilton pounds away, Aldarisio is taking heavy shot after heavy shot! (Rd 1 - 04:38) The referee pulls Hamilton away, stopping the fight! (Rd 1 - 04:22) By TKO, the winner is Hamilton Fonseca Junior! Official Result: Hamilton Fonseca Junior defeats Josh 'TNT' Aldarisio (TKO (Strikes) in 0:38 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Hamilton Fonseca Junior name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He says that he knows that this result is a shock but that it shows what can happen if you believe in yourself. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Fist of Justice" Ikku Funaki (22-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Underdog: +250) vs. Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (21-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Islamabad, Pakistan, Favorite: -300) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki taking on Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Sithalayan looks significantly bigger than Funaki as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:50) A jab lands from Funaki, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Sithalayan shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:31) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Funaki has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Sithalayan attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Sithalayan gets past, but Funaki stops him at half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:19) He may have been passed, but Funaki is making Sithalayan work very hard on the ground for position. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Sithalayan attempts to pass half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Funaki can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Sithalayan gains side control. (Rd 1 - 03:37) He may have given up side control, but Funaki is making Sithalayan work very hard on the ground for position. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Sithalayan attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Funaki. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Funaki doesn't allow the kneebar to be applied. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Sithalayan punches down at Funaki, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Sithalayan throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Sithalayan throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Sithalayan attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 01:23) Funaki doesn't let Sithalayan get the mount, and so he remains at side control. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Sithalayan drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Funaki. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Sithalayan tries to pound away with elbows but does minimal damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Sithalayan, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Funaki can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Sithalayan shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Funaki partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sithalayan has a hold of the other. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Sithalayan can't get Funaki down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Sithalayan looks to sweep a leg out from under Funaki so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 04:08) Funaki has no answer to a slick trip! (Rd 2 - 04:08) Sithalayan ends up holding a seated Funaki around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Sithalayan tries to improve his position. (Rd 2 - 03:39) He is much too good for Funaki, and gets the mount! (Rd 2 - 03:06) Sithalayan tries to pound away with elbows but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Sithalayan unloads with three big elbows, clearly hurting Funaki with at least one. (Rd 2 - 02:37) Sithalayan tries to pound on Funaki with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 02:19) Funaki tries to get enough space to pull half guard, but Sithalayan doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:59) Sithalayan fires away with elbow strikes but Funaki deals with all of them fairly well. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Sithalayan drops some elbows, but is unable to land any of them cleanly on Funaki. (Rd 2 - 01:32) Sithalayan drops three elbows but does minimal damage. (Rd 2 - 01:19) Sithalayan pounds away on Funaki with elbow strikes but can't land anything significant. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Sithalayan tries to pound on Funaki with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 2 - 00:48) Sithalayan blocks Funaki as he tries a sweep. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Sithalayan unloads with some elbows but Funaki deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Funaki tries to get to half guard but can't. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The crowd is buzzing after a very exciting round. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Sithalayan, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Sithalayan up 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Circling warily, Sithalayan is looking for a chance to shoot. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Funaki throws a hook to the body, but Sithalayan steps back to avoid it. (Rd 3 - 04:37) Sithalayan moves in fast and shoots on Funaki. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Funaki almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Sithalayan has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Sithalayan uses the position to drive Funaki up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Sithalayan drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Funaki blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage! (Rd 3 - 04:14) Funaki gets given a verbal warning from the referee for that piece of cheating! (Rd 3 - 04:14) Sithalayan attempts a trip to put Funaki on the ground. (Rd 3 - 04:14) An excellent outside leg trip sees Funaki get thrown to the mat and Sithalayan has no problem getting side control. (Rd 3 - 03:56) In side control, Sithalayan catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Sithalayan tries to lock Funaki into an arm triangle. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Funaki blocks it. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Sithalayan throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 3 - 02:23) In side control, Sithalayan begins working to get a mount. (Rd 3 - 02:23) Sithalayan takes the back instead, Funaki rolled over rather than get mounted. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Sithalayan attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Funaki doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 3 - 01:29) Funaki tries to move Sithalayan off his back but can't. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Sithalayan tries to get his hooks in, but can't. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Funaki tries to turn over and sweep Sithalayan but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:53) Funaki does well to block an attempt to apply a body triangle. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Funaki tries to turn over and sweep Sithalayan but can't do it. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Sithalayan attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 3 - 00:26) Funaki defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 3 - 00:03) Funaki tries a roll, but doesn't budge Sithalayan. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Sithalayan, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Funaki is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Funaki looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Funaki throws a two-punch combo but Sithalayan avoids both. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Funaki tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 4 - 04:21) Sithalayan seizes the chance and shoots in on Funaki. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Funaki almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Sithalayan holds the other. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Sithalayan can't get Funaki down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Sithalayan drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 4 - 04:02) He has the takedown! Funaki pulls half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Sithalayan fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Sithalayan starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Funaki keeps Sithalayan in half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:36) Funaki is making Sithalayan work hard on the ground, he is tenaciously keeping half guard locked up tight. (Rd 4 - 02:54) Sithalayan throws a fast elbow that does a glancing blow to Funaki. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Sithalayan looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Sithalayan is too skilled for Funaki, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Sithalayan tries to lock Funaki in an arm triangle. (Rd 4 - 02:00) Funaki blocks it. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Sithalayan attempts to move to mount. (Rd 4 - 01:21) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Funaki rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Sithalayan tries to get his hooks in, but can't. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Funaki tries a roll, but doesn't budge Sithalayan. (Rd 4 - 00:02) Sithalayan attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied. (Rd 4 - 00:02) Funaki fights off the rear naked choke attempt. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sithalayan. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Funaki realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Sithalayan shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Sithalayan couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Funaki hops in place on the other. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Sithalayan uses the position to drive Funaki up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Sithalayan presses Funaki up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:33) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Sithalayan shows his grappling ability by trapping Funaki up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:20) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute. (Rd 5 - 02:06) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 5 - 02:06) Funaki is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 5 - 02:06) For the first time, Sithalayan is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 5 - 01:52) Funaki connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Sithalayan lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 5 - 01:36) Funaki lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 01:18) Funaki connects with two left jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 5 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 01:00) Funaki throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 00:46) A one-two from Funaki fails to land. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Funaki moves in on Sithalayan, preparing to throw. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Sithalayan scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Funaki throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 00:12) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Sithalayan 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan advances in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan defeats 'The Fist Of Justice' Ikku Funaki (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Vikram Sithalayan thanks everyone connected to Bulldog Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked who he wants to fight next, he repeats that he would like to get the opportunity to fight Fukusaburo Hirano. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Pain Train" Chew Chua (25-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Singapore, Underdog: -110) vs. Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Favorite: -130) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Pain Train' Chew Chua goes head to head with Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:45) Chua moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 1 - 04:45) A flurry of five punches from Chua see four of them land but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Chua uses a left jab, but Robinson avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Robinson gets hold of Chua without taking too much damage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Using his wrestling skills, Robinson is trying to push Chua up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Chua ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:35) Robinson uses dirty boxing to punish Chua while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Robinson hits Chua, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut. (Rd 1 - 02:59) Chua is trapped against the cage and Robinson hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 1 - 02:42) Chua is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) Chua eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. (Rd 1 - 02:11) Chua eats a short right uppercut that rocks him. (Rd 1 - 01:59) Chua, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Robinson is exerting. (Rd 1 - 01:59) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 1 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Robinson uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all. (Rd 1 - 00:44) A jab lands from Chua, but Robinson avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 00:19) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Chua. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Even worse, Robinson manages to catch the last kick! (Rd 1 - 00:13) Robinson tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:13) The takedown is successful, Chua pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 00:07) Robinson unloads with some right hands, but Chua deals with them comfortably. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Robinson. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:45) Robinson looked like he was going to shoot, but Chua simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:45) A jab lands from Chua, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Chua doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Robinson catches the last kick! (Rd 2 - 04:16) Robinson tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:16) Chua cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Robinson keeps Chua guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Using his leg strength to push Robinson back a bit, Chua looks to scramble for position. (Rd 2 - 03:44) There wasn't enough separation though, Robinson is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Robinson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Robinson blocks Chua as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 02:36) In side control, Robinson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Chua guessing. (Rd 2 - 02:06) Chua tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Robinson fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Robinson throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:13) Chua tries to move to guard, but Robinson doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Robinson tries to ensnare Chua in an armbar. (Rd 2 - 01:02) Chua defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Chua tries to move to guard, but Robinson doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:24) Robinson fires away with punches, but Chua doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Robinson blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Robinson took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Robinson. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:47) Robinson appeared to be going for a takedown, but Chua took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Chua misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick attempt to the legs. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Even worse, Robinson manages to catch the last kick! (Rd 3 - 04:41) Holding the leg, Robinson tries for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:41) He has the takedown! Chua pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 04:32) The clock runs down as Chua is being smothered against the ground by Robinson. (Rd 3 - 04:01) Robinson smothers Chua with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 03:28) Time slips away as Robinson successfully keeps Chua stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:04) The clock runs down as Chua is being smothered against the ground by Robinson. (Rd 3 - 02:34) In guard, Robinson throws a couple of punches designed to keep Chua guessing. (Rd 3 - 02:13) Chua tries to break free and scramble for position, but Robinson keeps him trapped. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Robinson looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Chua tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 3 - 01:50) The scramble results in Robinson turtled with Chua on his back. (Rd 3 - 01:39) Chua unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Chua unloads with big right hands, but Robinson is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 01:00) Chua fires away with punches, but Robinson deals with them fairly well. (Rd 3 - 00:40) Chua pounds away on Robinson, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 3 - 00:29) Chua pounds away and Robinson eats a few big strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Chua fires off some rights, but Robinson isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chua, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Robinson. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:52) Chua doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 04:44) Robinson takes the chance and shoots on Chua. (Rd 4 - 04:37) Chua gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:28) The clock runs down as Chua is being smothered against the ground by Robinson. (Rd 4 - 04:03) The clock runs down as Chua is being smothered against the ground by Robinson. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Robinson tries to pound on Chua, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Chua throws out some punches, but Robinson leans back to avoid them. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Robinson pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 4 - 02:51) Chua throws out some punches, but Robinson leans back to avoid them. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Robinson throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 4 - 02:14) Chua tries to pull Robinson in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 4 - 01:56) In guard, Robinson is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Chua bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position. (Rd 4 - 01:39) Robinson seizes the opportunity, Chua was too slow and gets caught in side control. (Rd 4 - 01:15) Robinson keeps Chua guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:49) Chua tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Robinson fires away with punches, and Chua is stung by several big shots. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Robinson fires away with punches, and Chua is stung by several big shots. (Rd 4 - 00:02) Robinson pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Robinson, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Chua realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:49) Chua closes in on Robinson, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Robinson uses a left jab while backing away. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Chua throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Chua uses a left jab, but doesn't hit the body kick follow-up. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Chua appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 5 - 04:17) Robinson is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Chua confidently comes in closer. (Rd 5 - 04:02) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Chua. (Rd 5 - 03:51) Breathing very hard, Chua is looking ragged. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Robinson wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Chua throws a two-punch combo but Robinson avoids both. (Rd 5 - 03:30) Robinson seizes the chance and grabs Chua into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 03:21) Robinson tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 5 - 03:21) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Chua to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 5 - 03:02) Robinson smothers Chua with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:22) Robinson lies on top of Chua, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 01:56) Robinson lies on top of Chua, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Robinson attempts to pass guard and gain a better position. (Rd 5 - 01:19) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 5 - 01:19) Chua is making it as hard as possible for Robinson to do anything and is really concentrating on defending as well as he can. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Chua is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Robinson off of him. (Rd 5 - 00:10) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Robinson. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson defeats 'The Pain Train' Chew Chua (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Rich Robinson thanks everyone connected to Strike Force for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Rich Robinson can certainly talk and it makes him very marketable as a result. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Martin "The Crippler" Cupples (14-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Dartmouth, England, Underdog: +350) vs. "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (20-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Favorite: -500) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Martin 'The Crippler' Cupples squares off with 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) An offer to touch gloves is completely ignored by Chambers. (Rd 1 - 04:48) There's a takedown attempt from Chambers, who set it up well. (Rd 1 - 04:48) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Cupples has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:39) The clock runs down as Cupples is being smothered against the ground by Chambers. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Chambers smothers Cupples with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 03:37) Chambers throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Chambers leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Cupples. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Chambers lies on top of Cupples, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Chambers lies on top of Cupples, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Chambers throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 01:43) Cupples tries to catch Chambers with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 01:24) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 01:14) Cupples can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Setting it up well, Chambers shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Chambers gets a single leg takedown! Cupples pulls guard off it. (Rd 1 - 00:49) For the moment Chambers is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:23) Chambers smothers Cupples with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chambers. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Cupples throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 2 - 04:49) Chambers gets hold of Cupples. (Rd 2 - 04:39) Using his wrestling skills, Chambers is trying to push Cupples up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:39) He does so and now has Cupples pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Cupples is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Chambers has over him. (Rd 2 - 04:25) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Chambers traps Cupples up against the cage, using double underhooks for control. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 02:03) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:50) A jab lands from Cupples, but can't connect with a left to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Chambers uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Chambers gets hold of a leg but Cupples remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 01:29) Chambers drives Cupples up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:14) Chambers pins Cupples up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:14) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 2 - 00:13) Chambers presses Cupples up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:13) The rest of the round sees them remain there, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Chambers took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Chambers is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:46) Chambers may have been setting up to shoot, but Cupples aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 04:46) Cupples moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then catches Chambers with a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Cupples fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Chambers with a left hook to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Chambers gets hold of Cupples without taking too much damage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Chambers is looking to muscle Cupples back against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Chambers manages it and controls Cupples up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:41) Cupples is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:41) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:28) Cupples is trapped against the cage and Chambers hits him with a short left uppercut. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Cupples is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 02:03) Using tight body-to-body control, Chambers is slowly wearing Cupples down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him. (Rd 3 - 02:03) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:58) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 3 - 00:45) An attempt to land a hook to the body from Cupples fails to land. (Rd 3 - 00:41) Chambers takes the chance and grabs Cupples into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Chambers tries to wrestle Cupples backward and up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:35) Cupples ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Cupples waits for Chambers to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Chambers. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Cupples needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:47) Cupples lands a jab and then hits Chambers with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Chambers appeared to be going for a takedown, but Cupples took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:26) Cupples hits a right jab and then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 4 - 04:18) For the first time, Cupples is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Cupples steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Chambers appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Cupples took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Cupples can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Chambers with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Chambers appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Cupples took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:53) Cupples throws a two-punch combo but Chambers avoids both. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Chambers appeared to be going for a takedown, but Cupples took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 03:37) Cupples can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Chambers with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Chambers had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 4 - 03:21) Cupples lands a jab and then lands a big left hand. (Rd 4 - 03:08) Cupples throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Chambers comes in and grabs Cupples in a clinch. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Chambers tries to pick Cupples up for a slam. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Chambers has him! Slams him down! Cupples pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 02:43) Chambers lies on top of Cupples, basically smothering him. (Rd 4 - 02:04) Cupples is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Chambers off of him. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Time slips away as Chambers successfully keeps Cupples stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 4 - 00:58) In guard, Chambers is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:42) In guard, Chambers throws a couple of punches designed to keep Cupples guessing. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Time slips away as Chambers successfully keeps Cupples stuck against the ground. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Cupples, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Cupples winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:47) Chambers looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Cupples simply took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:47) Cupples can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Chambers with a left hook. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Chambers sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 5 - 04:30) Chambers gets the takedown! Cupples pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 04:30) That's his fourth takedown of the fight. (Rd 5 - 04:21) The clock runs down as Cupples is being smothered against the ground by Chambers. (Rd 5 - 03:46) Chambers smothers Cupples with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Chambers throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 5 - 02:56) Chambers leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Cupples. (Rd 5 - 02:43) Chambers lies on top of Cupples, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 02:09) Chambers fires off a few punches. (Rd 5 - 01:53) Cupples throws out some punches, but Chambers leans back to avoid them. (Rd 5 - 01:33) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Chambers is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Chambers appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Cupples took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Cupples throws a one-two, but Chambers was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 01:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:04) Chambers slips past a left hook and counters with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 5 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:47) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Cupples hits a right jab and also lands with a right hand to the body. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Chambers scores with two punches out of a sudden flurry and then connects with a right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Cupples fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Chambers with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Cupples slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a good left hook. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Cupples clinches up, looking shattered. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chambers, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers advances in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers defeats Martin 'The Crippler' Cupples (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Nathan Chambers name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He names a local club and says that he is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (29-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -500) vs. "Citizen Pain" Will Kane (20-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Canary Wharf, England, Underdog: +350) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi fights 'Citizen Pain' Will Kane in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Miyagi wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Kane throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Miyagi is equal to all of them. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Miyagi seizes the chance and grabs Kane into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:42) Kane tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Kane gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 04:11) Kane gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kane. (Rd 1 - 03:44) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kane. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Miyagi is looking to get Kane in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Miyagi achieves it, Kane could not fight out of it. (Rd 1 - 03:18) Kane blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:56) Using the clinch, Miyagi hits an elbow to the face of Kane. (Rd 1 - 02:43) Miyagi keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Kane blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Using the clinch, Miyagi hits an elbow to the face, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Kane blocks a knee strike, but cannot get free of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Miyagi releases the Muay Thai clinch and steps back, preparing for a different plan of attack. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Miyagi, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Kane hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Miyagi may have been aiming to get in close, but Kane aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Kane can't connect with a jab, but then hits Miyagi with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Miyagi. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:48) A one-two from Kane fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:40) Miyagi takes the chance and grabs Kane into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Miyagi hits Kane with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Miyagi hits Kane with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kane as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:48) Miyagi hits Kane with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kane as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kane. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Kane tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too. (Rd 2 - 02:51) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Kane. (Rd 2 - 02:34) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Kane fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:06) A jab is wide from Kane, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 01:52) A jab lands from Kane, but Miyagi evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 01:31) Kane fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 01:16) Kane throws a wide hook to the body but Miyagi avoids it. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Seizing the opportunity, Miyagi clinches. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Kane gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Kane gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kane as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:19) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kane as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Kane, 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:51) Kane steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:51) Kane fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Miyagi isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:38) Two left hands land from Kane, but Miyagi dodges a big right head kick follow-up. (Rd 3 - 04:24) Kane is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 04:19) Kane doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 3 - 04:04) Kane moves in behind four quick punches, two of them finding a home, but Miyagi avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 03:47) Kane fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Miyagi with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Kane confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 03:34) Kane lands one of three quick punches but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 03:19) Kane appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 3 - 03:04) Kane fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Miyagi scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 3 - 02:44) Kane tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Kane moves in closer, looking to open up and attack. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Miyagi may have been setting up to shoot, but Kane aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Kane throws a punch but Miyagi was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Kane throws a one-two, but Miyagi was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 02:07) Miyagi is able to grab Kane. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Miyagi hits Kane with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Kane as they grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Kane looks very tired out there. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Miyagi is trying to lock Kane into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 3 - 01:27) He gets it, and now has Kane in trouble. (Rd 3 - 01:13) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Miyagi blasts Kane with a brutal elbow! Kane falls to the ground, out cold! (Rd 3 - 01:07) The winner, by knock out; Ichisake Miyagi! (Rd 3 - 01:07) Ichisake Miyagi moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi defeats 'Citizen Pain' Will Kane (Knock Out (Elbow) in 3:53 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Ichisake Miyagi thanks everyone connected to Dragon's Lair Gym for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he repeats his challenge to Noach Van Der Capellen. "You're ducking me because you know you can't beat me." MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (31-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -500) vs. Jonathan "The Locust" Huang (13-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Thailand, Underdog: +350) Round 1 Quote Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen battles Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Franklin Mencken, Christina Shaw, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 170lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Van Der Capellen is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Huang appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Van Der Capellen took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Van Der Capellen throws a two-punch combo but Huang avoids both. (Rd 1 - 04:23) A jab hits home from Van Der Capellen and then he hits Huang with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Van Der Capellen lands a left hand and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:41) A jab is wide from Van Der Capellen, but then he catches Huang with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Huang was rocked by that last shot! He backs away until up against the cage, covering up, but looks very unsteady! (Rd 1 - 03:33) A flying knee hits, but Huang blocked some of it with his arms and manages to stay on his feet! (Rd 1 - 03:22) A wicked flying knee connects! Huang goes down hard but is not knocked out! (Rd 1 - 03:08) Van Der Capellen starts pounding away on Huang, looking to finish him off! (Rd 1 - 03:08) Van Der Capellen pounds away on Huang, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 1 - 03:08) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:49) 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen takes the win by TKO! (Rd 1 - 02:49) Noach Van Der Capellen advances in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen defeats Jonathan 'The Locust' Huang (TKO (Strikes) in 2:11 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Noach Van Der Capellen thanks everyone connected to Mantas Andreyev Fighting for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He physically grabs the microphone and proceeds to issue a challege to Julio Regueiro, saying he'll destroy him. There's no doubt that Noach Van Der Capellen benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value. Attendance: 887 Gate Reciepts: $87,813 Sponsorship: $35,951 Ad Revenue: $1,697,078 Merchandise: $5,410 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $211,113) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Noach Van Der Capellen $17,681 Jonathan Huang $40,756 FotN: Both: $10,000 Ichisake Miyagi $48,222 Will Kane $11,852 KotN: Miyagi: $5,000 Nathan Chambers $48,582 Martin Cupples $3,102 Rich Robinson $2,928 Chew Chua $4,538 Vikram Sithalayan $4,287 Ikku Funaki $4,413 Hamilton Fonseca Junior $9,256 Josh Aldarisio $4,917 Perf: Fonseca Junior: $5,000 Bussho Maruyama $2,743 Jens Halle $3,026 Felix Mattherson Jr $2,743 Garth Neill $2,067 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $33,252 Profit: $1,572,879 Critical Rating: 72% Commercial Rating: 85% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +5.0% 16.5% (Low Level National) USA +3.6% 23.0% (Low Level National) UK +4.8% 86.8% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.5% 7.9% (Low Level National) Australia +2.8% 86.0% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.8% 18.6% (Low Level National) Asia +2.8% 5.5% (Low Level National) Russia +1.6% 88.6% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.5% 98.7% (High Level Regional) South America +4.0% 12.6% (Low Level National) Central America +1.5% 90.2% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.6% 86.6% (High Level Regional) News - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Eric Coleman is now training at Bear Pit as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Sebastian Cyr. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term and he joined the team because of their reputation for their boxing coaches. - CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Verona Joseph has left Dungeon LA following her knock out loss to Piper Evergood at Canadian Tournament Combat 107. The loss left her feeling as though she has to shake up her training regimen. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (27-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -500) vs. "Magnum" David Allen (19-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +350) Julio Regueiro is one of the smoothest, most fluid fighters in the business, a fact that has earned him the nickname "Spanish Silk". The Welterweight from Madrid is one of the top Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competitors in Mixed Martial Arts and supplements his ground skills with some dynamic kick boxing attacks too, making him one of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport. A two-time GAMMA Welterweight champion, his fighting skills and great personal charm have made him a big draw for the company. He won by 9 round Unanimous Decision over Mily Golovanov in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Roger Quince in the third round of the tournament. David Allen is a jack-of-all-trades, who is one of the hardest working men in MMA. Dedicated to the sport, he has worked on all aspects of his game and as a result has no glaring weaknesses and can comfortably compete with just about anyone. The one and only criticism he can draw is that he lacks the power to finish opponents off. He won by first round submission over Bernhard Moltmann in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Mauricio de Terreros in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Templeton Crumb vs. Fukusaburo Hirano in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (17-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -610) vs. Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +480) Bobby Brubaker is a Canadian Taekwondo expert, a dangerous Welterweight competitor who, based on the amount of knock outs he has achieved, appears to have dynamite in his left hand. After blasting through the GAMMA Welterweight division he caused a huge upset when he beat Julio Regueiro to take the title at GAMMA Battle Lines 3. Although he lost the title in his very next fight, he is now firmly established as one of the big names in the division. He won by second round knock out over Guy Moss in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Evgeni Medtner in the third round of the tournament. Diego Arteta is a potential future star, who is already a highly respected kick boxer in his homeland of Mexico. Renowned for his exceptional boxing skills and stunning punching power, his elite level striking skills are something that has rarely been seen in MMA so far, he has the potential to be one of the best Welterweights of all time. After racking up seven quick wins on the local circuit, GAMMA signed him in 2001. True to form, he marked his debut with a violent KO win. He won by first round knock out over Bokkai Iida in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Kenneth Toadspew in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gabriel Gallego vs. Simon Vine in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Mad Dog" Gabriel Gallego (22-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Underdog: +100) vs. Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (26-9, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -110) Gabriel Gallego is very appropriately nicknamed "Mad Dog", as he is one of the most savagely violent fighters in Mixed Martial Arts. Famous for his vicious elbows and knee strikes, the Argentinian is known for his running feud with pretty much any fighter from Brazil, a campaign of violence that has led to him being called "Brazil's Most Wanted". GAMMA poached him from FLB in March 1999 and three fights later he was their Welterweight champion after stopping Bobby Brubaker in his trademarked violent style. He won by third round knock out over Christopher Earle in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Iain Fussell in the third round of the tournament. Simon Vine is one of the most bruising Welterweights around, a strong wrestler who loves to control opponents, wear them down with strikes from the clinch, put them on the mat, and then bludgeon them with ground and pound tactics. His memorable look will of course do little to hurt his career either. A long time ALPHA-1 fighter, he has fought for the Welterweight title once during his career. He won by Unanimous Decision over Gideon Navarro in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Tyler Lass in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Bobby Brubaker vs. Diego Arteta in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Templeton "The Body" Crumb (24-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +180) vs. Fukusaburo Hirano (17-2-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -230) Templeton Crumb is an ultra-tough South African fighter, who was quite successful as an excellent boxer, and it's those skills that he brings to the table as his major weapon in MMA. Although he does not possess true knock out power, he has the fundamental boxing skills that most mixed martial artists lack, and so is able to gradually pick apart opponents over time. He has been one of SIGMA's most consistent stars since he debuted for them in 1996. He won by second round TKO over Craig Hulme in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Kichisaburo Morri in the third round of the tournament. Fukusaburo Hirano is one of the most versatile fighters in the world, the Japanese Welterweight star is a supremely dangerous striker who can more than handle himself on the ground too. Perhaps his only weakness is his mediocre grappling, which can be exposed, especially as like most Eastern fighters he does not cut weight and so is often considerably smaller when competing against Western talent. He won by first round submission over Augustin Gonzalez in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Cooper Richardson in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Julio Regueiro vs. David Allen in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (21-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Fisher "The Wheelman" Kaye (9-4-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Underdog: +950) Manuel Silva became a national Muay Thai champion and a black belt in BJJ before he'd even reached his 21st birthday, and it is clear that he is blessed with staggering physical gifts. The man they call "The Prodigy" has quickly become one of the top Welterweights on the planet on the back of a run of matches where he has simply destroyed everyone in his path, and many feel that he is destined to be one of the all time greats. A dominant FLB Welterweight champion who scythed through the entire division, GAMMA won a bidding war with ALPHA-1 to hire Silva after FLB collapsed. He won by first round knock out over Houston George in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Stian Agdestein in the third round of the tournament. Fisher Kaye is a solid wrestler from Tennessee who is dangerous if he can get himself into top control on the ground, but lacks anything approaching a Plan B if opponents are able to resist his takedowns. He won by Unanimous Decision over Koji Masuko in the first round of the tournament, the lost by Unanimous Decision to Kafu Bunya in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the bracket when Bunya failed a drug test, before winning by second round submission over Thomaz de Miranda in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Evan Gardner vs. Eiji Masuko in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Dale "Rubber Man" Burke (4-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #123, Underdog: +720) vs. "The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (27-10, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -910) Dale Burke is a Hawaiian fighter, who is one of the most outlandish personalities in MMA, which is a nice way of saying he is absolutely nuts. Known as "The Rubber Man", he is a quality Jiu-Jitsu fighter who has extraordinary flexibility, something which he uses to his advantage to apply lots of crazy looking submissions, especially from his beloved rubber guard. He won by second round submission over Ethan LeGrange in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round submission over Xie Ming in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Ruy Mendes da Rocha in the third round of the tournament. Jack Humphreys was one of the first major fighters to figure out that trash talking and a controversial personality sold tickets, and has been the fighter the fans love to hate for many years. A solid wrestler with a talent for beating up opponents in the clinch, he challenged for the GAMMA Welterweight title in 1997 but was beaten by Julio Regueiro, since then he has been in a sort of career limbo, unable to generate much momentum. He won by first round submission over Wyatt Ashur in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Chojiro Goto in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Yevgeni Sipatov vs. Alan Kendall in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Yevgeni Sipatov (31-9, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Underdog: +220) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (18-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -280) Yevgeni Sipatov is known amongst fans as "The Godfather of Lay And Pray", the veteran Russian was the first fighter to find major success through the strategy of mixing good takedowns with unbreakable top control. A sport-wide improvement in takedown defence has seen him lose his elite-level status, but he still remains a fighter who can cause a lot of headaches. He was the first ever GAMMA Welterweight champion. He won by Unanimous Decision over Slade Cregg in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Heinz-Hermann Haussermann in the third round of the tournament. Alan Kendall is a consistent and versatile performer who always brings a tough challenge, he is a pro's pro. Good in pretty much every area of MMA, his only real weakness is that while he is a jack of all trades he is a master of none, and so is vulnerable to fighters who are excellent in a specific discipline. A GAMMA regular, his career there has been mark by being very consistent, he has invariably beat everyone put in front of him except when faced with a truly elite level talent. He won by fourth round submission over Hoburn Pallisades in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Chikafusa Abukara in the third round of the tournament. This is a rematch of the fight between the two at GAMMA 28 in 1999, when Kendall won by second round TKO. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Dale Burke vs. Jack Humphreys in the Fifth Round. CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Evan "G-Man" Gardner (12-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #179, Underdog: +220) vs. Eiji Masuko (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Favorite: -280) Evan Gardner is a talented young wrestler, who likes to use his grappling skills to control opponents for large stretches of time, either in the clinch or on the ground. A decent boxer too, he's a very difficult fighter to strategize against as he doesn't have many exploitable weaknesses. He won by Unanimous Decision over Scott Gillespie in the first round of the tournament, then won by 58 second TKO over Domingo de Vivanco in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Rufus Stephens in the third round of the tournament. Eiji Masuko is an elite judoka, who has found it easy to translate his grappling ability to the no-gi arena of MMA. If he can improve his striking to a competent level, he'll be a very tough opponent indeed. ALPHA-1, well known for their love of judo players, signed him in 1999, and he has visibly improved with every single one of his bouts thusfar. He won by first round submission over Pirmin Zubriggen in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Louis De La Torre in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Claudio Palacios in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Manuel Silva vs. Fisher Kaye in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Julio Regueiro (170 lbs) vs. David Allen (170 lbs) Bobby Brubaker (170 lbs) vs. Diego Arteta (170 lbs) Gabriel Gallego (170 lbs) vs. Simon Vine (170 lbs) Templeton Crumb (170 lbs) vs. Fukusaburo Hirano (170 lbs) Manuel Silva (170 lbs) vs. Fisher Kaye (170 lbs) Dale Burke (170 lbs) vs. Jack Humphreys (170 lbs) Yevgeni Sipatov (170 lbs) vs. Alan Kendall (170 lbs) Evan Gardner (170 lbs) vs. Eiji Masuko (170 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 112 Full Fight Card WW: Julio Regueiro vs. David Allen WW: Bobby Brubaker vs. Diego Arteta WW: Gabriel Gallego vs. Simon Vine WW: Templeton Crumb vs. Fukusaburo Hirano WW: Manuel Silva vs. Fisher Kaye WW: Dale Burke vs. Jack Humphreys WW: Yevgeni Sipatov vs. Alan Kendall WW: Evan Gardner vs. Eiji Masuko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 28, 2023 Author Share Posted November 28, 2023 Saturday, Week 3, May 2003 Live From Saskatoon, Saskatchewan MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (12-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Underdog: +220) vs. Eiji Masuko (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Kinki, Japan, Favorite: -280) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Evan 'G-Man' Gardner going up against Eiji Masuko. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Ian Rivers, Gregory C. James, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Gardner looks significantly bigger than Masuko as they prepare to fight, even though they weighed in exactly the same yesterday. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:50) Gardner can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 04:38) A jab hits home from Gardner and then he catches Masuko with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Gardner hits a left jab and then hits Masuko with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Masuko moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Gardner hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:46) Gardner lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Masuko aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Gardner lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Masuko steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle. (Rd 1 - 03:10) A jab hits home from Gardner and then he catches Masuko with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 02:54) Gardner fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:34) Gardner can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Gardner can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Masuko with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:55) A jab hits home from Gardner and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 1 - 01:32) Gardner lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:04) It looked like we were about to see Masuko try and get some grappling started, but Gardner was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 1 - 01:04) Gardner hits a left hand, but Masuko avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:43) Two left hands land from Gardner, but Masuko avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:23) A jab hits home from Gardner and then he hits Masuko with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Masuko looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Gardner simply took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 00:09) Gardner fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Gardner took that round, 10-9 on my score card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Gardner connects with two left jabs, but Masuko evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Gardner can't connect with a jab, but then hits Masuko with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Gardner looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Gardner lands a left jab, but Masuko evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gardner is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 2 - 04:07) Gardner connects with a jab, but Masuko evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Gardner lands a jab and then hits Masuko with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Gardner closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:35) Gardner lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:12) Gardner connects with a nice jab and then catches Masuko with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 02:47) Gardner throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 2 - 02:38) Masuko comes in and grabs Gardner in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 2 - 02:30) With Gardner in his grasp, Masuko tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 2 - 02:30) Gardner blocks the attempted throw and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Gardner uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:01) A Greco-Roman slam floors Masuko, Gardner executed it well. (Rd 2 - 02:01) Gardner takes the back off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:42) Gardner fires away with punches, and Masuko is stung by several big shots. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Gardner increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Gardner, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Masuko doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Masuko tries to improve his chances of survival by breaking free of the hooks, but they're too tight. (Rd 2 - 00:12) With both hooks in, Gardner tries to flatten Masuko out for the rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Masuko doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Gardner, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Gardner. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:48) Masuko steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle. (Rd 3 - 04:48) Gardner can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Masuko with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Gardner lands a left hand and then catches Masuko with a crunching right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Gardner is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Coming forward, Masuko is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Gardner throws a hook to the body, but Masuko steps back to avoid it. (Rd 3 - 04:08) Masuko is able to grab Gardner. (Rd 3 - 03:59) Masuko is trying to muscle Gardner up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:59) He does so and now has Gardner pinned to the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Gardner wrestles back against Masuko, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:22) Gardner can't connect with a jab, but then hits Masuko with a straight right. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Breathing very hard, Gardner is looking ragged. (Rd 3 - 03:12) Masuko is able to grab Gardner. (Rd 3 - 03:03) Masuko attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Gardner to the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:03) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Gardner to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 3 - 02:46) Masuko smothers Gardner with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Gardner is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Masuko off of him. (Rd 3 - 01:48) Masuko smothers Gardner with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 01:19) Masuko fires off some rights, but Gardner isn't troubled by them. (Rd 3 - 01:06) Gardner tries to catch Masuko with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 00:49) Gardner is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Masuko off of him. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Masuko smothers Gardner with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Masuko 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Gardner ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:47) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Masuko is off-target with a jab and also has a right hook blocked. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Gardner tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves. (Rd 4 - 04:31) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Masuko finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two. (Rd 4 - 04:31) Gardner misses with a left jab but scores with a great right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:12) A jab hits home from Gardner and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 03:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 03:54) Masuko misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Gardner attacks with a jab and a right cross. (Rd 4 - 03:37) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Gardner stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 4 - 03:14) Masuko is looking to muscle Gardner back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:14) He does so and now has Gardner pinned to the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:57) An ugly but effective tactic, Masuko is pressing Gardner up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 4 - 02:57) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Gardner is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Masuko has over him. (Rd 4 - 02:17) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 4 - 01:28) With Gardner stuck against the cage, Masuko tries to set up a judo-style throw. (Rd 4 - 01:28) Masuko uses a nice inside leg trip and Gardner is forced to pull guard! (Rd 4 - 01:10) For the moment Masuko is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:45) Gardner pulls Masuko in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:25) Masuko tries to pound on Gardner, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 4 - 00:13) Masuko leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Gardner. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Masuko came out just ahead on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:50) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:50) Gardner slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a good right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Gardner looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Seeing that Gardner looks shattered, Masuko easily pulls him into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Masuko attempts to set up a judo-based throw to take Gardner to the ground. (Rd 5 - 04:39) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Gardner to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 5 - 04:24) Masuko fires off some rights, but Gardner isn't troubled by them. (Rd 5 - 04:04) Gardner throws out some punches, but Masuko leans back to avoid them. (Rd 5 - 03:47) Masuko fires away with punches, but Gardner doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 5 - 03:27) Gardner throws out some punches, but Masuko leans back to avoid them. (Rd 5 - 03:16) Masuko punches down at Gardner, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Gardner tries to pull Masuko in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 5 - 02:37) In guard, Masuko begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Gardner keeps Masuko in guard. (Rd 5 - 01:47) Masuko leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Gardner. (Rd 5 - 01:28) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 01:28) Masuko is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 5 - 01:21) A jab hits home from Gardner and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Gardner lands a left hand and then hits Masuko with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 5 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Gardner comes in looking to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:42) Gardner throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Masuko misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 5 - 00:22) Gardner lands a left hook. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Gardner took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges score the contest as 48-47 (Ian Rivers), 48-47 (Gregory C. James) and 49-46 (Marianne Froth). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Evan 'G-Man' Gardner wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Evan 'G-Man' Gardner advances in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Evan 'G-Man' Gardner defeats Eiji Masuko (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Evan Gardner thanks everyone connected to Impact MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Yevgeni Sipatov (31-9, 2-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Underdog: +220) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (18-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -280) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Yevgeni Sipatov vs. Alan 'Flash' Kendall. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:46) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Kendall moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 04:16) Two jabs hit home from Kendall and then he hits Sipatov with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 03:48) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Kendall comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Sipatov throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:20) Kendall connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 02:56) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Kendall comes forward. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Sipatov tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 1 - 02:38) A jab is wide from Kendall, but then he hits Sipatov with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:13) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Sipatov moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 1 - 01:47) Kendall lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:29) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Kendall steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Sipatov lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 01:00) Kendall can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Kendall studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Kendall moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sipatov into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Sipatov lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:48) A feint is bought entirely by Sipatov, leaving him wide open. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Kendall lands a left jab but Sipatov avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Kendall comes forward to attack. (Rd 1 - 00:31) Sipatov hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:31) A jab lands from Kendall but Sipatov avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Kendall counters a right hand with two jabs that are followed by a thumping kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Kendall, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:55) Sipatov misses with a big right hand, allowing Kendall to counter with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Kendall scores with a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. (Rd 2 - 04:35) Sipatov is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Sipatov misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:02) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Sipatov misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kendall to attack with a great right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Sipatov is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 03:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Kendall goes to the legs with a low kick. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Sipatov scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:28) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Sipatov misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Kendall to attack with a clean right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:43) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Sipatov misses with a big right hand, allowing Kendall to counter with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Sipatov comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Kendall almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Sipatov has hold of one leg. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Sipatov uses the position to drive Kendall up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Kendall is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:13) Nothing really happens for the next thirty seconds, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:37) With Kendall stuck against the cage, Sipatov tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 2 - 01:37) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Sipatov punches down at Kendall, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:58) Kendall tries to move to guard, but Sipatov doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:45) Sipatov throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Kendall tries to move to guard, but Sipatov doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Kendall. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Kendall ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Kendall slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Kendall hits a left jab and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:14) Kendall is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:09) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Sipatov lands a left hook. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Kendall scores with a jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 3 - 03:49) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 3 - 03:29) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 03:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Sipatov misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Kendall comes in with a good right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:05) There's no question that Sipatov is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 3 - 02:41) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:41) Sipatov misses a right hook and gets countered with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:15) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:15) Kendall slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Sipatov has an obvious limp as he circles. (Rd 3 - 01:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 01:53) Sipatov misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Kendall attacks with a left jab and a low kick. (Rd 3 - 01:41) Taking a few gulps of breath, Sipatov is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:30) Kendall slips past a right hook and counters with a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Kendall confidently comes in closer. (Rd 3 - 01:12) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Sipatov, but Kendall was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 01:12) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Kendall. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Kendall lands a left hand and then hits Sipatov with a beauty of a straight right. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Limping quite noticeably, Sipatov is definitely feeling the damage to his legs. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Sipatov comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Kendall almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Sipatov has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 00:37) Sipatov drives Kendall up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:17) Sipatov smothers Kendall up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:17) The rest of the round passes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kendall. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Sipatov needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:52) Kendall hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Kendall moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Sipatov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kendall took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Kendall connects with a nice jab and then catches Sipatov with a right hook to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:08) Kendall looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:08) Sipatov appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kendall took the initiative first. (Rd 4 - 04:08) Kendall lands a left hand and then scores with a fantastic right cross! (Rd 4 - 04:08) He's down! Sipatov falls to the floor! (Rd 4 - 04:01) Kendall senses victory and starts to unload with punches! (Rd 4 - 04:01) Kendall pounds away on Sipatov, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head! (Rd 4 - 04:01) With Sipatov taking a beating, referee Harry A. Bierce has to stop the fight! (Rd 4 - 03:43) By TKO, the winner is Alan Kendall! (Rd 4 - 03:43) Alan Kendall books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Alan 'Flash' Kendall defeats Yevgeni Sipatov (TKO (Strikes) in 1:17 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Alan Kendall thanks everyone connected to Strike Force for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He praises Sipatov for a tough fight. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Dale "Rubber Man" Burke (4-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Hawaii, Underdog: +720) vs. "The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (27-10, 2-0 CTC, From: Mobile, Alabama, Favorite: -910) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Dale 'Rubber Man' Burke battling 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Gregory C. James, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Moving in fast, Burke wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Burke grabs an arm and tries and pull Humphreys down to the ground into his guard. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Humphreys defends the attempt to drag him down, and takes control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Humphreys attempts to wrestle Burke to the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Burke cannot stop the takedown and has to pull half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Humphreys pounds away, but Burke calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 03:50) Humphreys blocks Burke as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 03:34) Humphreys throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:14) Burke tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 03:00) Humphreys is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 1 - 03:00) He passes half guard, but Burke was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 1 - 02:49) The scramble leaves Burke on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Burke is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Humphreys off of him. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Humphreys keeps Burke guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:32) The clock runs down as Burke is being smothered against the ground by Humphreys. (Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Burke is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Humphreys off of him. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Time slips away as Humphreys successfully keeps Burke stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Humphreys, but only a 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Humphreys, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position. (Rd 2 - 04:53) Humphreys manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Humphreys looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg. (Rd 2 - 04:44) An excellent outside leg trip sees Burke get thrown to the mat! (Rd 2 - 04:44) Burke gives up his back off the takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Humphreys tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 2 - 04:25) Burke stops Humphreys from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Humphreys blocks Burke as he tries to roll over. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Humphreys tries to finish Burke off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 03:30) Burke defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Burke tries to turn over and sweep Humphreys but can't do it. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Humphreys increases his control by getting both hooks in. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Humphreys pounds away, but Burke calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Humphreys keeps both hooks, despite Burke trying to pull them apart. (Rd 2 - 01:51) Humphreys pounds away, but Burke calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 01:36) Burke struggles against Humphreys but cannot get himself free from the hooks. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Humphreys, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 2 - 01:20) Burke stops Humphreys from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Burke attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Humphreys doesn't allow it. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Humphreys, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Humphreys flattens Burke out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap! (Rd 2 - 00:10) The winner, by submission; Jack Humphreys! (Rd 2 - 00:10) Jack Humphreys books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys defeats Dale 'Rubber Man' Burke (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:50 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Jack Humphreys thanks everyone connected to Bear Pit for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that a fight against Chew Chua would be pretty cool. Jack Humphreys is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (21-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Favorite: -1200) vs. Fisher "The Wheelman" Kaye (9-4-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, From: Clarksville, Tennessee, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva going up against Fisher 'The Wheelman' Kaye. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Kaye looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Silva attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Kaye throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Silva lands a right jab but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Silva steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Kaye fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Silva lands a right hand and then he hits Kaye with a spinning kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Silva closes in on Kaye, looking to unleash some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:07) Silva comes in fast and lands four quick punches and then lands a sick left head kick! (Rd 1 - 04:07) Kaye is out! It's all over! (Rd 1 - 03:52) Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva takes the win by knock out! (Rd 1 - 03:52) Manuel Silva advances in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva defeats Fisher 'The Wheelman' Kaye (Knock Out (Kick) in 1:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Manuel Silva thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Silva says that he was working on his kicking power during training and that he's glad that it paid off so spectacularly. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Templeton "The Body" Crumb (24-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Underdog: +180) vs. Fukusaburo Hirano (17-2-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -230) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Templeton 'The Body' Crumb fighting Fukusaburu Hirano. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Hirano lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 04:55) Crumb lands three quick jabs and then goes to the body with a sharp hook. (Rd 1 - 04:26) Crumb can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 04:21) Hirano gets hold of Crumb without taking too much damage. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Hirano hits Crumb with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 1 - 03:59) Using his wrestling skills, Hirano is trying to push Crumb up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:59) He does so and now has Crumb pinned to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Hirano, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Crumb hopping on one foot. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Crumb blocks the takedown, but only by grabbing the cage! (Rd 1 - 03:41) The referee gives Crumb a verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 03:41) With Crumb stuck against the cage, Hirano tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Crumb grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 1 - 03:41) Crumb is lucky, as referee Kyle Crisp apparently didn't see it! (Rd 1 - 03:41) With the cage trapping Crumb, Hirano looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Crumb cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Hirano throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 03:05) Hirano fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:43) In side control, Hirano catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:26) Hirano fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Hirano throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Hirano tries to lock Crumb into an arm triangle. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Crumb defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 1 - 01:20) Hirano begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 1 - 01:20) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins. (Rd 1 - 01:08) The scramble results in Crumb being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 00:50) Hirano fires away with punches, but Crumb doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Hirano looks to get past the guard. (Rd 1 - 00:37) Crumb tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Hirano ends up in guard. (Rd 1 - 00:10) Hirano pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a quality round and the fans are really getting into this. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Hirano. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Crumb comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:52) Hirano scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 2 - 04:52) A quick flurry of three punches from Crumb sees all of them hit home and then he hits a crunching straight left to the jaw! (Rd 2 - 04:52) Hirano is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 04:39) Crumb quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Hirano! (Rd 2 - 04:39) Crumb pounds away with left hands, hitting several big shots. (Rd 2 - 04:26) Crumb unloads with some left hands, but Hirano deals with them comfortably. (Rd 2 - 04:12) Hirano struggles and does well, managing to get full guard. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Crumb keeps Hirano guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:45) Crumb throws a few relatively weak left hands. (Rd 2 - 03:20) Crumb gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. (Rd 2 - 03:08) Crumb clings very tight to Hirano while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Hirano tries to sweep Crumb. (Rd 2 - 02:57) The sweep is partially successful, at least in unbalancing Crumb, and suddenly there's a wild scramble for position as both fighters look for an advantage. (Rd 2 - 02:39) Hirano ends up in half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:26) Hirano fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Hirano is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Crumb was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately. (Rd 2 - 01:54) The scramble results in Crumb being on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:34) Hirano pounds away, but Crumb calmly deals with them. (Rd 2 - 01:23) In half guard, Hirano throws a couple of punches designed to keep Crumb guessing. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Hirano looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Crumb keeps Hirano in half guard. (Rd 2 - 01:03) Crumb isn't trying anything from his back, all he is just trying to keep Hirano mired in half guard as long as possible. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Hirano pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Hirano tries to pound on Crumb, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a good round, full of action, hopefully we've got more of the same to come. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Crumb, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:52) Crumb comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Hirano manages a counter jab. (Rd 3 - 04:52) Crumb moves in behind four quick punches, three of them finding a home, but Hirano avoids a big left. (Rd 3 - 04:22) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Hirano hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 3 - 04:00) Crumb hits a couple of minor right hands, but Hirano steps back to avoid a left to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:52) Crumb is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Coming forward, Hirano is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Crumb connects with a jab, but Hirano evades a big left punch. (Rd 3 - 03:30) Stepping in, Crumb throws four quick punches, four of which land, and then hits Hirano with a left to the side of the ribs. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Hirano misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Crumb to attack with a right jab and a right hand to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Hirano looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Crumb simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 02:46) Attacking with intent, Crumb scores with a flurry of five punches but Hirano avoids a big left. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Hirano had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 3 - 02:19) Crumb hits a right hand, but Hirano avoids a big left. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Hirano looked like he was going to shoot, but Crumb simply took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 01:57) A flurry of five punches from Crumb see three of them land and then hits Hirano with a beauty of a straight left. (Rd 3 - 01:40) Hirano looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike! (Rd 3 - 01:40) Groggy as he may be, Hirano has the sense to throw himself forward into a desperation takedown attempt as Crumb moves in for the kill! (Rd 3 - 01:40) The takedown is unsuccessful, Crumb sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety. (Rd 3 - 01:15) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 3 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:52) Crumb throws a punch but Hirano avoids it. (Rd 3 - 00:48) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Crumb is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 3 - 00:36) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile. (Rd 3 - 00:18) Hirano shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:18) The takedown is completed, Crumb is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 00:18) That's his second takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:05) Hirano pounds away, but Crumb calmly deals with them. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Crumb, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Crumb is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:54) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:54) Hirano misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Crumb comes in with two jabs that are followed by a left hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:28) Crumb nails two quick punches from a flurry but doesn't connect with a left hand to the body. Hirano scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick. (Rd 4 - 04:10) Hirano is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 4 - 04:05) They engage in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Hirano scores with two punches out of a sudden flurry but misses a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:05) With fast hands, Crumb lands two quick jabs and follows with a nice left hook. (Rd 4 - 03:48) Hirano looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats, that last blow may have rocked him! (Rd 4 - 03:48) Crumb acts fast, moving in and flooring Hirano with a left hand to the jaw! (Rd 4 - 03:35) Crumb knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Hirano, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 4 - 03:35) Crumb pounds away and Hirano struggles to deal with them. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Crumb is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 03:20) Crumb over-commits and that allows Hirano to tip him off balance and start to scramble! (Rd 4 - 03:20) Hirano ends up in half guard. (Rd 4 - 03:07) Hirano punches down at Crumb, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Hirano throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Hirano starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Crumb allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 4 - 02:04) Crumb is left turtled up, facing Hirano. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Hirano hits a soccer kick to the ribs. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Fearing more kicks coming, Crumb rolls onto his back. (Rd 4 - 01:36) On his back, Crumb watches as Hirano comes in looking to get a dominant ground position. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Crumb is unable to prevent Hirano from getting side control. (Rd 4 - 01:23) Hirano starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 4 - 01:23) Crumb tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back. (Rd 4 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 4 - 00:53) Hirano unloads with big rights, but Crumb covers up well. (Rd 4 - 00:41) Crumb prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Hirano from getting hooks in. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Crumb attempts to turn over. (Rd 4 - 00:30) The effort is successful, Hirano loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Crumb. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Hirano winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:51) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 5 - 04:29) Hirano comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:29) The takedown is successful, Crumb pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 04:23) Hirano looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 5 - 04:23) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 5 - 02:35) Hirano is trying to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 02:35) He passes, but only to half guard. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Hirano starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position. (Rd 5 - 01:48) He gets past half guard, gaining side control. (Rd 5 - 00:46) Hirano throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 5 - 00:16) Hirano fires off some rights, but Crumb isn't troubled by them. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Hirano, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Templeton 'The Body' Crumb the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Templeton 'The Body' Crumb books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Templeton 'The Body' Crumb defeats Fukusaburu Hirano (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Templeton Crumb thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Mad Dog" Gabriel Gallego (22-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Buenos Aires, Argentina, Underdog: +100) vs. Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (26-9, 2-0 CTC, From: Temagami, Ontario, Favorite: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego fights Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Roger Bennett. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Vine may have weighed in the same as Gallego yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Gallego hits a left jab and then hits a body kick. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Gallego can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Vine is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! (Rd 1 - 04:15) Gallego is looking to get Vine in a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:15) Vine out-wrestles him though, and gets himself into a better position in the grapple. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Vine is looking to muscle Gallego back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Vine does it, Gallego is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Vine smothers Gallego against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Gallego is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 03:13) Vine tries to throw a knee to the thigh but Gallego uses wrestling to prevent it. (Rd 1 - 02:54) A few short punches to the ribs land, as Gallego fights back. (Rd 1 - 02:41) Vine pins Gallego up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Vine uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 02:15) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Roger Bennett brings them back to the center. (Rd 1 - 02:08) A jab hits home from Gallego and then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:50) Gallego lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Vine, backing off, hits a weak left hand. (Rd 1 - 01:28) Gallego lands two jabs, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 1 - 01:03) Gallego throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Vine seizes the chance and grabs Gallego into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Using his wrestling skills, Vine is trying to push Gallego up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:44) Gallego ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Gallego is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear. (Rd 1 - 00:16) Vine smothers Gallego up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:16) They remain up against the cage until the bell, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Gallego. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:55) Gallego can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 04:33) Gallego lands a left hand and then catches Vine with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Gallego can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Vine with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Gallego hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Gallego hits a left jab and then catches Vine with a low kick to the front leg. (Rd 2 - 03:31) For the first time, Gallego is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Moving around, Vine is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in. (Rd 2 - 03:21) Gallego tries to go to the body with a sharp hook but is off-target. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Vine seizes the chance and grabs Gallego into a clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Vine is trying to muscle Gallego up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Vine achieves it, pinning Gallego to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Gallego is pressed up against the cage and held there. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Vine smothers Gallego up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:49) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:36) Gallego is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 2 - 00:28) Referee Roger Bennett decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:17) Gallego can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Vine with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Gallego, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Gallego is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Gallego can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Vine. (Rd 3 - 04:32) A jab lands from Gallego, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Vine comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Vine couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Gallego hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 04:15) Unable to complete the takedown, Vine instead pushes Gallego up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:54) Vine uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 3 - 03:46) Gallego is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free. (Rd 3 - 03:46) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Showing good control, Vine keeps Gallego stuck against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:38) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 3 - 01:31) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Vine is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 01:31) Vine limps around, his leg now virtually useless thanks to all the damage it has taken. (Rd 3 - 01:16) Two left hands land from Gallego, but Vine avoids the low kick that it set up. (Rd 3 - 00:50) Gallego fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 3 - 00:42) A few deep breaths betray that Gallego is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Vine shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 00:34) Vine gets a single leg takedown! Gallego pulls guard off it. (Rd 3 - 00:27) Vine catches Gallego with a glancing elbow strike. (Rd 3 - 00:21) Gallego tries to catch Vine with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Gallego is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Vine off of him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Vine, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Gallego ahead 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:46) A jab is wide from Gallego, but then he lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 4 - 04:30) Gallego connects with a jab, but Vine evades a big right punch. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Vine hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 4 - 04:14) A punch from Gallego fails to land. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Vine can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 4 - 04:01) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Vine, but Gallego was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:01) Gallego can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Vine with a superb right kick to the head! (Rd 4 - 04:01) He's down! Vine falls to the floor! (Rd 4 - 03:53) Gallego moves in quickly to try and finish Vine with stomps and kicks! (Rd 4 - 03:53) Gallego goes to work on Vine with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish him! (Rd 4 - 03:30) Gallego doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Gallego looks to get on top of Vine. (Rd 4 - 03:30) Vine pulls Gallego into guard, preventing him from getting any further. (Rd 4 - 03:16) Gallego tries to pass the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:16) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins. (Rd 4 - 03:03) Gallego somehow ends up on top of Vine in north-south position. (Rd 4 - 02:45) Gallego hits a short knee strike to the head. (Rd 4 - 02:29) Scooting free from under Gallego, Vine scrambles. (Rd 4 - 02:11) Vine is up first and quickly grabs Gallego, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Showing his ability to exert control, Vine smothers Gallego up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:52) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Vine leans all of his weight up against Gallego, pressing him against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:46) Occasional short punches are all that happen for the rest of the round as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Gallego took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Vine is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:52) Vine may have been aiming to get in close, but Gallego aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 04:52) Gallego lands a left jab, but Vine evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Gallego throws a punch but Vine was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 04:25) Vine comes in and grabs Gallego in a clinch. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Vine looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:19) Gallego cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Vine begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 5 - 04:02) He can't get the mount as Gallego rolls away to stop it, but does take his back instead. (Rd 5 - 03:37) Vine fires away with punches, and Gallego is stung by several big shots. (Rd 5 - 03:18) Vine starts unloading with massive rights and Gallego is getting pasted! (Rd 5 - 03:18) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight! (Rd 5 - 03:04) Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine takes the win by TKO! (Rd 5 - 03:04) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Simon Vine. Official Result: Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine defeats 'Mad Dog' Gabriel Gallego (TKO (Strikes) in 1:56 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Simon Vine praises his team at Slaughterhouse, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Simon Vine gives a show of respect to his opponent. The interview itself wasn't that great, but he is handsome enough that he doesn't need to be a particularly great talker. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (17-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -610) vs. Diego "Apocalypse" Arteta (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Saltillo, Mexico, Underdog: +480) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker faces Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Brubaker lands a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Arteta hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:27) Arteta misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left cross that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:05) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 04:05) Brubaker hits a right hook to the body. Arteta lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:58) Shoulders hunched, Arteta studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Arteta misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Brubaker to attack with a right jab and a kick to the leg. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Brubaker really used his huge reach advantage well there. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:32) Brubaker misses a high kick that leaves him open. Arteta comes in quickly with a quick left jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 03:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Brubaker is off target with a right jab but just about lands a head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Arteta hits a left jab and also hits a crunching kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 02:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Brubaker scores with a jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Arteta misses a jab but hits a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:46) Arteta studies his opponent, looking pretty relaxed and confident at this point. (Rd 1 - 02:35) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 02:35) Arteta dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a right cross. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Brubaker doesn't connect with a right jab but just about lands a head kick. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Displaying tight boxing skills, Arteta lands three quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:49) Arteta misses with a left jab but scores with a left kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:49) With fast hands, Brubaker hits a three punch combo that ends with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 01:27) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Arteta uses a left jab but can't get a kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Brubaker uses a right jab and also scores with a right kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:07) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Arteta scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:07) Brubaker lands a right jab and also lands a right hook to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:46) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Arteta uses a left jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 00:46) Brubaker misses with a right jab but scores with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 00:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:30) Brubaker hits a jab and also drives a kick into the thigh area. Displaying some good boxing, Arteta lands three quick jabs and follows with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:03) Brubaker hits a jab and also connects with a thumping kick to the thigh. Arteta uses a left jab and also nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Arteta 10-9. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Brubaker, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:54) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:31) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:31) Brubaker slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right kick to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:24) Arteta can barely walk thanks to all the damage he has taken to his legs. (Rd 2 - 04:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:11) Arteta sees a head kick coming and counters with a few quick jabs that are followed by a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 2 - 03:48) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:48) Brubaker hits a left head kick. Arteta uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:42) Arteta staggers backward, looking dazed...that last blow must have really rocked him! (Rd 2 - 03:42) Arteta eats a beautiful flying knee and goes down! (Rd 2 - 03:31) Brubaker moves in quickly to try and finish Arteta with stomps and kicks! (Rd 2 - 03:31) Brubaker hits several vicious stomps and kicks, but Arteta incredibly weathers the storm! (Rd 2 - 03:08) Arteta tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Brubaker step back. (Rd 2 - 02:54) In comes Brubaker looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 2 - 02:54) Brubaker is quick, Arteta can't stop him getting side control. (Rd 2 - 02:35) Brubaker pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Arteta tries to pull guard on Brubaker but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Brubaker begins trying to get himself into mount. (Rd 2 - 01:55) Brubaker almost gets the mount, but Arteta bucks his hips and starts scrambling. (Rd 2 - 01:44) Brubaker brilliantly manages to take his opponent's back! (Rd 2 - 01:32) Brubaker tries to get his hooks in, but can't. (Rd 2 - 01:21) Arteta tries a roll, but doesn't budge Brubaker. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Brubaker unloads with big lefts and lands a few powerful shots. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Brubaker gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Brubaker attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having both hooks fully in. (Rd 2 - 00:34) Arteta defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Brubaker, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 05:00) Arteta is barely able to walk thanks to all the damage to the legs he has been forced to take. (Rd 3 - 04:53) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Brubaker counters a right hand with a glancing high kick. (Rd 3 - 04:34) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Brubaker hits a right jab and also lands a leg kick. Arteta hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Brubaker is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 04:27) Limping heavily, Arteta is struggling to move around. (Rd 3 - 04:19) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 03:56) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Brubaker misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a great right hook. (Rd 3 - 03:49) Barely able to walk now, the damage Arteta has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 3 - 03:37) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Arteta throws three quick punches and lands one of them but Brubaker bobs out of the way of a big right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Brubaker misses a jab but drives a kick into the thigh area. (Rd 3 - 03:11) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Brubaker goes to the body with a right kick. (Rd 3 - 03:11) Arteta drives a right hand to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:05) Barely able to walk now, the damage Arteta has taken to his legs has really taken its toll. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Arteta hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 03:00) Brubaker uses a right jab and also lands a nice left hook. (Rd 3 - 02:51) Retreating until backed against the cage, Arteta looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is vulnerable! (Rd 3 - 02:51) Arteta eats a left hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason he is still upright! (Rd 3 - 02:44) Brubaker smashes Arteta with a spinning back fist to the jaw! Down he goes! (Rd 3 - 02:33) Moving quickly, Brubaker comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps! (Rd 3 - 02:33) Arteta eats a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks! (Rd 3 - 02:33) Referee Kyle Crisp dives in, Arteta was getting destroyed! (Rd 3 - 02:14) By TKO, the winner is Bobby Brubaker! (Rd 3 - 02:14) Bobby Brubaker advances in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker defeats Diego 'Apocalypse' Arteta (TKO (Strikes) in 2:46 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Bobby Brubaker thanks everyone connected to Strike Force for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Diego Arteta and praises his toughness. Bobby Brubaker is a charismatic talker and really knows how to sell himself. MAIN EVENT CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (27-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Madrid, Spain, Favorite: -500) vs. "Magnum" David Allen (19-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Gilbert, Arizona, Underdog: +350) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro faces 'Magnum' David Allen in the CTC Welterweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:54) Allen wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Regueiro and then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Regueiro comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Allen misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:34) Regueiro throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 04:15) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Allen hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them. (Rd 1 - 03:51) Regueiro connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Allen misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Regueiro attacks with a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:10) Allen steps in and grapples with his opponent. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Using his wrestling skills, Allen is trying to push Regueiro up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Regueiro doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Regueiro looks to take Allen down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 02:36) Allen blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Regueiro looks to sweep a leg out from under Allen so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 02:18) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Allen to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 1 - 01:59) Regueiro keeps Allen guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:37) Regueiro tries to pass the guard. (Rd 1 - 01:37) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Allen starts a scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Regueiro is up first and quickly grabs Allen as he too stands up, getting back control. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Controlling Allen from behind, Regueiro tries to complete a takedown. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Regueiro tries hard but cannot get Allen off of his feet. (Rd 1 - 00:24) Under back control, Allen struggles free and returns to the center. (Rd 1 - 00:05) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Allen hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 00:05) Regueiro nails a right cross. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Regueiro, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:49) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Allen confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:15) A jab is wide from Allen, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Regueiro is off-target with a jab but hits a right hand. (Rd 2 - 03:59) Allen hits a couple of jabs and also hits a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:34) Allen moves in and clinches. (Rd 2 - 03:22) Allen tries to wrestle Regueiro backward and up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:22) He does so and now has Regueiro pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Allen, looking for a takedown, manages to secure a leg, leaving Regueiro hopping on one foot. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Allen uses the leg to drag Regueiro down to the mat, where he gets caught in half guard. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Allen throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 02:27) Regueiro tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Allen throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 2 - 01:53) Allen blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 01:40) Allen fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:24) Allen blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 2 - 01:11) Allen fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:50) Regueiro moves so that Allen is now in full guard, not half guard. (Rd 2 - 00:31) In guard, Allen throws a couple of punches designed to keep Regueiro guessing. (Rd 2 - 00:03) From the bottom, Regueiro glances an elbow strike off the top of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Allen. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Regueiro hits a left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:49) Allen hits a pair of jabs but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:23) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Allen is off-target with a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:23) Regueiro hits a pair of jabs but misses with an attempted shot to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:06) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 3 - 03:36) There's a takedown attempt from Regueiro. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Regueiro couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Allen hops in place on the other. (Rd 3 - 03:36) Regueiro drives Allen up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:22) With Allen stuck against the cage, Regueiro tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 3 - 03:22) An outside leg trip sweeps Allen down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard! (Rd 3 - 03:10) Regueiro fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Allen tries to catch Regueiro with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Regueiro tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg. (Rd 3 - 02:32) Allen keeps his guard tight. (Rd 3 - 02:10) Allen drags Regueiro in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Regueiro looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 3 - 01:58) Regueiro passes to half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:24) Regueiro looks to get past the half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:24) He passes half guard, but Allen was ready and immediately starts to scramble. (Rd 3 - 01:11) The scramble leaves Regueiro on his back pulling half guard. (Rd 3 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 3 - 00:51) Allen fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Allen keeps Regueiro guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:04) Allen fires away with punches, but Regueiro doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Regueiro, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Regueiro up 29-28. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:47) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Allen hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. Regueiro lands a left hook. (Rd 4 - 04:29) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Regueiro is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Taking a few gulps of breath, Allen is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Regueiro shoots in at high speed for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:14) Allen gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 04:14) That's his third takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Regueiro tries to break the guard of Allen, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity. (Rd 4 - 04:02) Allen maintains a tight, secure guard. (Rd 4 - 03:31) Regueiro deflects a couple of punches that Allen threw from below. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Regueiro begins trying to pass the guard. (Rd 4 - 03:19) Regueiro passes to half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Regueiro begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard. (Rd 4 - 02:49) Regueiro passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Allen starts scrambling. (Rd 4 - 02:37) The scramble somehow results in Regueiro underneath Allen in north-south position. (Rd 4 - 02:20) Regueiro feels Allen attempt to shift to side control, and uses the opportunity to scoot out and scramble. (Rd 4 - 02:07) As Allen goes to scramble he leaves a leg in, and Regueiro quickly tries to grab it. (Rd 4 - 02:07) Allen keeps his leg free and comes out on top, with Regueiro pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 02:07) That was a big error from Regueiro, going for the leg has ended up handing the advantage to his opponent. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Allen punches down at Regueiro, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Regueiro wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Allen keeps him at bay. (Rd 4 - 01:01) Allen fires off a few punches. (Rd 4 - 00:43) From the bottom, Regueiro glances an elbow strike off the top of the head. (Rd 4 - 00:34) For the moment Allen is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:09) Regueiro pulls Allen close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Regueiro. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Regueiro is ahead 39-37 on my scorecard. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:49) They come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:49) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter gets caught. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Allen doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Regueiro doesn't connect with a left jab and also has a right hand absorbed on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 5 - 04:31) Allen slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Allen comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Regueiro lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:06) Regueiro is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder. (Rd 5 - 03:56) Regueiro lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:33) A jab hits home from Regueiro and then he catches Allen with a right hook. (Rd 5 - 03:11) Two left hands land from Regueiro, but Allen evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Allen comes forward, walking down Regueiro. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Regueiro hits a pair of jabs in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Allen lands a left jab but Regueiro avoids a big right. (Rd 5 - 02:33) Regueiro lands a jab and then catches Allen with a crunching right hook. (Rd 5 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:18) Allen appeared to be going for a takedown, but Regueiro took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 02:18) A jab lands from Regueiro, but misses with a right body kick. (Rd 5 - 02:05) Regueiro is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 02:00) Regueiro throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Allen is equal to all of them. (Rd 5 - 01:54) With a clear opportunity, Allen is able to move in fast and clinch with Regueiro. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Using his wrestling skills, Allen is trying to push Regueiro up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:48) Allen manages it and controls Regueiro up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Allen drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Allen doesn't get the takedown, Regueiro instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 5 - 01:15) Regueiro steps back, apparently not wanting to grapple. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Allen aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started. (Rd 5 - 01:03) Regueiro uses a left jab, but Allen evades a big right punch. (Rd 5 - 00:56) Allen gets hold of Regueiro. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Allen is trying to push Regueiro so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 00:47) Allen can't move Regueiro at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled. (Rd 5 - 00:25) Regueiro attempts a trip to put Allen on the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:25) Allen blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:04) Allen catches Regueiro with a knee strike to the body from the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five ends as time expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Regueiro took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) That's Regueiro up 49-46 on my scorecard. Round 6 Quote (Rd 6 - 05:00) And here we go, round six! (Rd 6 - 04:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 6 - 04:54) Allen scores with a left hook. Regueiro scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 6 - 04:30) Allen chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Regueiro down. (Rd 6 - 04:30) Allen couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Regueiro hops in place on the other. (Rd 6 - 04:30) Allen uses the position to drive Regueiro up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 04:15) Allen looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 6 - 04:15) Allen can't get Regueiro down to the ground. (Rd 6 - 03:57) Allen looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 6 - 03:57) Regueiro cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 6 - 03:45) Regueiro looks very, very tired. (Rd 6 - 03:45) Allen pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 6 - 03:29) Allen doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 6 - 03:29) Regueiro moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Allen is fighting it too hard. (Rd 6 - 03:12) Allen keeps Regueiro guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 6 - 02:47) Allen throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 6 - 02:27) Allen fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard. (Rd 6 - 02:07) Allen fires away with elbows but Regueiro doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 6 - 01:50) Regueiro moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Allen is fighting it too hard. (Rd 6 - 01:34) Allen throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 6 - 01:15) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce stands them back up. (Rd 6 - 01:07) Allen chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Regueiro down. (Rd 6 - 01:07) Regueiro almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Allen has hold of one leg. (Rd 6 - 01:07) Allen can't get Regueiro down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 6 - 00:48) Allen stomps down on his opponent's foot. (Rd 6 - 00:35) With the cage trapping Regueiro, Allen looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs. (Rd 6 - 00:35) Regueiro cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 6 - 00:22) Allen fires away with elbows but Regueiro doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 6 - 00:05) Allen fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard. (Rd 6 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round six. (Rd 6 - 00:00) I think Allen took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 6 - 00:00) That's Regueiro up 58-56 on my scorecard. Round 7 Quote (Rd 7 - 05:00) And here we go, round seven! (Rd 7 - 04:52) A jab is wide from Regueiro, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 7 - 04:33) Allen throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 7 - 04:27) With a clear opportunity, Regueiro is able to move in fast and clinch with Allen. (Rd 7 - 04:19) Regueiro looks to sweep a leg out from under Allen so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 7 - 04:19) An outside leg trip sweeps Allen down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard! (Rd 7 - 04:02) Regueiro punches down at Allen, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 7 - 03:40) Regueiro deflects a couple of punches that Allen threw from below. (Rd 7 - 03:28) Regueiro begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 7 - 03:28) Regueiro passes guard, but Allen was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 7 - 03:16) Regueiro scrambles to his feet, but Allen immediately drives him up against the cage. (Rd 7 - 03:02) Dropping down, Allen secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Regueiro is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance. (Rd 7 - 03:02) Allen uses the leg to drag Regueiro down to the mat, where he gets caught in guard. (Rd 7 - 02:48) Allen fires off a few punches. (Rd 7 - 02:26) Allen fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard. (Rd 7 - 02:15) Allen throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 7 - 01:57) Allen throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 7 - 01:34) Allen blocks an attempt to transition to rubber guard. (Rd 7 - 01:16) Allen throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 7 - 00:46) Regueiro wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Allen keeps him at bay. (Rd 7 - 00:30) Allen tries to pound on Regueiro with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power. (Rd 7 - 00:13) Regueiro tries to move to rubber guard, but Allen doesn't allow it. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Round seven is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 7 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Allen just about edged it. (Rd 7 - 00:00) Regueiro is ahead 67-66 on my scorecard. Round 8 Quote (Rd 8 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 8 - 04:52) The two fighters engage. (Rd 8 - 04:52) Allen connects with a left hand. (Rd 8 - 04:52) Regueiro scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 8 - 04:33) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 8 - 04:33) Regueiro misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Allen to attack with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 8 - 04:20) The gas tank looks empty on Regueiro. (Rd 8 - 04:20) From the looks of things, I don't think Allen has much energy left. (Rd 8 - 04:20) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch. (Rd 8 - 04:20) Allen tries to wrestle Regueiro backward and up against the cage. (Rd 8 - 04:20) Regueiro ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 8 - 04:05) Dropping down, Allen secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Regueiro is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance. (Rd 8 - 04:05) Regueiro gets dragged to the mat where he pulls guard. (Rd 8 - 03:48) Allen unloads with some elbows but Regueiro deals with them comfortably. (Rd 8 - 03:36) Regueiro wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Allen keeps him at bay. (Rd 8 - 03:22) In guard, Allen is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 8 - 02:59) Regueiro moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Allen is fighting it too hard. (Rd 8 - 02:46) Allen throws some minor strikes. (Rd 8 - 02:26) Reaching for a leg, Regueiro seems to be looking for a sweep variation. (Rd 8 - 02:26) Allen pulls his leg away and stops the sweep entirely. (Rd 8 - 02:02) In guard, Allen is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 8 - 01:36) Regueiro moves to secure rubber guard, but cannot as Allen is fighting it too hard. (Rd 8 - 01:25) Allen throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 8 - 01:05) Regueiro grabs hold of a leg, seemingly intent on trying to sweep Allen from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 8 - 01:05) Allen blocks the attempt. (Rd 8 - 00:41) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 8 - 00:30) The two fighters engage. (Rd 8 - 00:30) Allen hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right. (Rd 8 - 00:30) Regueiro misses with a left jab but nails a right cross. (Rd 8 - 00:06) Regueiro lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 8 - 00:00) Round eight is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 8 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Allen just about edged it. (Rd 8 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even. Round 9 Quote (Rd 9 - 05:00) Our last round, round nine, begins! (Rd 9 - 04:48) Allen had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 9 - 04:48) A jab hits home from Regueiro and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 9 - 04:28) Allen hits two tentative left hands, neither with anything behind them. (Rd 9 - 04:28) Regueiro throws a punch but Allen avoids it. (Rd 9 - 04:07) Allen appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Regueiro took the initiative first. (Rd 9 - 04:07) Regueiro hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 9 - 03:40) Regueiro moves in on Allen, preparing to throw. (Rd 9 - 03:40) Allen lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 9 - 03:40) Regueiro can't connect with a jab, but then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw! (Rd 9 - 03:40) Allen is knocked down! (Rd 9 - 03:29) Regueiro starts pounding away on Allen, looking to finish him off! (Rd 9 - 03:29) Regueiro pounds away and Allen struggles to deal with them. (Rd 9 - 03:11) Regueiro pounds away, but Allen calmly deals with them. (Rd 9 - 02:51) Allen tries to pull guard on Regueiro but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 9 - 02:39) Regueiro pounds away, but Allen calmly deals with them. (Rd 9 - 02:26) Regueiro blocks Allen as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 9 - 02:06) Regueiro pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 9 - 01:49) Regueiro blocks Allen as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 9 - 01:31) Regueiro attempts the mount. (Rd 9 - 01:31) He goes for the mount but Allen starts a scramble for position. (Rd 9 - 01:16) The scramble sees Regueiro up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately. (Rd 9 - 01:04) With Regueiro stuck against the cage, Allen tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs. (Rd 9 - 01:04) Regueiro cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard. (Rd 9 - 00:52) Allen looks totally gassed. (Rd 9 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 9 - 00:52) Allen fires away with elbows but Regueiro doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 9 - 00:35) Regueiro grabs hold of a leg, seemingly intent on trying to sweep Allen from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 9 - 00:35) Allen doesn't let Regueiro get the sweep. (Rd 9 - 00:15) Allen pounds away with elbow strikes but Regueiro isn't troubled by them. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 9 - 00:00) I think Regueiro took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 87-84 (Gregory C. James), 88-83 (Marianne Froth) and 86-85 (Reginald Wodehouse). (Rd 9 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro! (Rd 9 - 00:00) 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro defeats 'Magnum' David Allen (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Julio Regueiro gives a name-check to everyone at Gothenburg Submission Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Allen for a tough fight. He gave a good performance, engaging with the crowd and making himself look great. Attendance: 1,063 Gate Reciepts: $105,237 Sponsorship: $37,374 Ad Revenue: $2,857,559 Merchandise: $5,388 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $226,162) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Julio Regueiro $51,616 David Allen $4,413 Bobby Brubaker $29,824 Diego Arteta $12,269 FotN: Both: $10,000 Simon Vine $6,429 Gabriel Gallego $5,042 Templeton Crumb $4,287 Fukusaburo Hirano $12,985 Manuel Silva $5,796 Fisher Kaye $1,308 KotN: Silva: $5,000 Jack Humphreys $22,683 Dale Burke $1,551 SotN: Humphreys: $5,000 Alan Kendall $6,072 Yevgeni Sipatov $4,286 Evan Gardner $3,112 Eiji Masuko $3,489 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $36,041 Profit: $2,734,347 Critical Rating: 75% Commercial Rating: 94% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +5.0% 21.5% (Low Level National) USA +5.2% 28.2% (Low Level National) UK +4.4% 91.2% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.8% 10.7% (Low Level National) Australia +2.8% 88.8% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.0% 22.6% (Low Level National) Asia +2.5% 8.0% (Low Level National) Russia +1.6% 90.2% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.5% 5.0% (Low Level National) South America +4.0% 16.6% (Low Level National) Central America +1.6% 91.8% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.6% 88.2% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 109, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 110, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Kanezane Fujii has started training with Top Team Japan as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight against Pai Cheng. The rumour is that he has joined the team to shake up his training methods and is not expected to be there long-term. - CTC Featherweight fighter Hans Christian Bloch has begun training with Euro Team Thunder as he prepares for his CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight against Yagi Jokichi. He will be backed by the team for his next fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is looking for the team to help him improve his striking. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Davey Rushton has left American Cage Fighters following his submission loss to Ali Shivari. The loss left him feeling like he needed to shake up his training. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Katy-Jayne Paulson has started training at Lady Shiva's. It is expected that she will make the team her long-term base, and is hoping to improve her striking game through the teams coaching. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows XCC: Jimenez vs. Lavoie (Saturday, Week 3, May 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Aubry Lavoie vs. Francisco Jimenez KO of the Night: Jazz Snide (vs. Henry Baldwin) Submission of the Night: Aubry Lavoie (vs. Francisco Jimenez) British Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 4, May 2 003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Freddy Lomax vs. Swithens Corcoran KO of the Night: Jefferson Mndawe (vs. Liam O'Donnell) Submission of the Night: Caragh Green (vs. Kush Singh) Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round (Round of 16) Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Felix Mattherson Jr Rich Robinson vs. Vikram Sithalayan Ichisake Miyagi vs. Bussho Maruyama Nathan Chambers vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior Julio Regueiro vs. Templeton Crumb Simon Vine vs. Bobby Brubaker Manuel Silva vs. Evan Gardner Jack Humphreys vs. Alan Kendall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 Friday, Week 4, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (40-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -500) vs. Leonardo da Costa (18-7, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Underdog: +350) Matthew Dean is one of the most successful MMA fighters of all time, and has dominated the ultra-competitive GAMMA Middleweight division for many years as champion, turning aside great challengers like Neil Napier and Buddy Garner along the way. His success has always been built around his brilliant wrestling and suffocating top control, but over the years he has added some crisp boxing and underrated BJJ into the mix too. Undefeated since GAMMA 1 in 1994 he looks unstoppable at times. He won by first round knock out over Chesney Brightman in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Ollie Castle in the third round of the tournament. Leonardo da Costa if a black belt and respected teacher in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, whose ground game makes him a very dangerous Middleweight as he can slap on a submission hold at a moments notice. Unfortunately for his career, he has consistently shown a ridiculous inability to stick to a gameplan, often getting sucked into wild brawls that play directly to his weaknesses rather than his strengths. He started fighting for FLB in 1998 and was with them all the way through their demise in 2001, going 4-0 in that time. He won by first round submission over Glenn Pimm in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Kadonomaro Deguchi in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Zaco vs. Atsutane Akera in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (18-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -400) vs. "The Amazing" JJ Reid (28-7-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Underdog: +300) Heiji Endo has become a huge star in Japan because of his legendary warrior spirit and ability to withstand punishment, despite being involved in some brutal wars (most notably a brutal bout against Mal Phe Roby) and having been subjected to some savage assaults, it wasn't until he faced the legendary Carlos da Guia in April 2000 that someone was able to stop him within the time limit. He has since regrouped after that loss and has been busy trying to get back into contention for another title shot. He won by second round submission over Jackson Goode in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Ginger Beaumont in the third round of the tournament. JJ Reid is a veteran French Canadian fighter, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous submission artists at 185 lbs. His striking game is effective rather than dangerous, quick and elusive, he tends to rack up points with his darting hit and run tactics while not taking much damage himself. In recent years he has lost more frequently and it appears that his skills may be on the wane. He won by second round submission over Nate Dawes in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Marinho Gomes in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Adam White vs. Wederson de Oliveira in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Carlos da Guia (21-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -670) vs. Kojuro Kudo (15-4-1NC, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Underdog: +530) Carlos da Guia is a Muay Thai expert, and one of MMA's most dynamic and exciting fighters to watch, as well as one of it's most successful. Making full use of his extraordinary flexibility and reach, he is known for his fluid, creative and plain devastating striking game. A former Welterweight and Middleweight world champion in ALPHA-1, he looked night unbeatable before being upset by fellow Brazilian Joaquim Fontes in August 2001 for his first ever pro loss. He won by fourth round TKO in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Ethan Sutton in the third round of the tournament. Kojuro Kudo is a quality striker, who mixes up technically excellent boxing with powerful leg kicks to make a potent attack, the way he can change levels makes him very hard to figure out. The rest of his MMA game varies between "work in progress" and "competent", but overall he's a tough opponent to face. He won by Split Decision over Moe Muschin in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Maarten De Vries in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ramon da Silva Ramos vs. Bill Brown in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Braulio "Louco" Moura (27-3-1NC, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -1050) vs. "Mr. Fantastic" Ojay Houghley (5-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #92, Underdog: +830) Braulio Moura is considered by many to be Brazil's top Middleweight, a Muay Thai striker who is known for his crisp technique and swarming style where he will try to overwhelm opponents with a constant barrage of blows. His excellent cardio helps him maintain his trademark high-intensity even in later rounds when his opponents are flagging. The first FLB Middleweight champion, he moved to GAMMA in August 1999 and got a title shot two years later, unfortunately for him, Matthew Dean promptly handed him his first loss in many years. He won by second round knock out over Frederico Vergara in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Wes Hersch in the third round of the tournament. Ojay Houghley is an all-rounder from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He trained in boxing in his early teens, but soon branched out and tried his hand at wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu, and kick boxing too. The end result is a fighter who feels comfortable wherever a contest ends up and that versatility makes him a dangerous foe. He won by fourth round TKO over Andre Passos in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Hiroshige Shiga in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Majority Decision over Toshiaki Ukiyo in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Yaichiro Takahama vs. Sutton Ripley in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Zaco (49-15, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Favorite: -180) vs. "The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +140) Zaco is a true MMA veteran, the dreadlocked warrior is a familiar face to all fans of the sport. A rugged wrestler, his stock in trade is to get close and wear down his opponents with grappling and dirty boxing. A good Middleweight, his career has been defined by the fact that he almost always wins against everyone other than the elite, but never ever seems to be able to get that elusive big win. He won by Unanimous Decision over Wesley Sneep in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Heath Kaladaris in the third round of the tournament. Atsutane Akera is one of Japan's brightest young talents, a Jiu-Jitsu submission specialist who is known for his ability to take people apart with remarkable precision. He debuted for ALPHA-1 in early 2000, and other than a blip when he was controversially beaten by Jakuchu Abe by split decision, has fitted in well. He won by second round submission over Osi Lewis in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Jaromir Grygera in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matthew Dean vs. Leonardo da Costa in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Yaichiro "Moon Boy" Takahama (10-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +630) vs. "The Talented" Sutton Ripley (19-4-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Favorite: -790) Yaichiro Takahama is a tall, thin Middleweight who likes to use his crisp boxing to take apart opponents. He has decent grappling and ground skills, but usually uses them in a purely defensive capacity. He made his ALPHA-1 debut in late 2000 but has endured a rough start to his career in the big leagues. He won by Unanimous Decision over Chip Warburton in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round knock out over Augustus Shorrock in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Jordan Flintstone in the third round of the tournament. Sutton Ripley is an enigma, who is one of the most under-rated fighters in MMA due to his highly unique fighting style. He has developed his tactics around his two big assets, his ferocious right hand and his uncanny balance which makes him incredibly hard to take down. He generally lures his opponents in before swinging to win. It has proved to be highly effective over the years. A GAMMA regular, he unsuccessfully challenged Matthew Dean for the Middleweight title at GAMMA 39, the biggest fight of his career thusfar. He won by first round TKO over Chaim Alexievich in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Vivinho in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Braulio Moura vs. Ojay Houghley in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Ramon da Silva Ramos (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Underdog: +160) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #173, Favorite: -210) Ramon da Silva Ramos is one of the hottest prospects in Brazilian MMA. An outstanding kick boxer with a lethal head kick in his arsenal, he is also tough to take down and even tougher to submit. His one and only apparent weakness is that his grappling is mediocre at best, leaving him open to being shut down by top wrestlers. An FLB regular for a few years, where he remained undefeated, he joined GAMMA in 2001. He won by third round TKO over Budiman Lie in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Rhys Buck in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Fjodor Kanchelskis in the third round of the tournament. Bill Brown is physically imposing and might be the best pure athlete in Mixed Martial Arts. On top of his physical gifts, he is a good wrestler and an extremely dangerous predator on the ground, where he can comfortably finish opponents with either brutal ground and pound or his slick submission skills. He won by first round submission over Billy Fish in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Genki Shinashi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Brendon Nicol in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Carlos da Guia vs. Kojuro Kudo in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Adam "Blitz" White (14-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -1200) vs. Wederson de Oliveira (9-1-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #168, Underdog: +950) Adam White is a potential star in the making, who combines excellent freestyle wrestling with unorthodox striking to make him a very dangerous fighter who is difficult for opponents to figure out. His powerful double leg takedowns and nasty ground and pound are a particularly potent finishing combination for him. Originally nicknamed "Hollywood", he dropped that moniker when he joined GAMMA to avoid confusion with Ricky Heath, he now goes by "Blitz", a reference to his deadly ground strikes. He won by first round TKO over Leadro Bastos in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Esteban Vega in the third round of the tournament. Wederson de Oliveira is a BJJ fighter from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Good off his back, and extremely dangerous when it comes down to slapping on armbars at a moments notice, his only problem is that his striking is mediocre at best and so opponents know exactly what to expect from him. He won by fourth round submission over Ethan Sutton in the first round of the tournament, then lost by Unanimous Decision to Stuart Strange in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the tournament when Strange failed a drug test, before winning by first round submission over Mario de Souza in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Heiji Endo vs. JJ Reid in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Matthew Dean (185 lbs) vs. Leonardo da Costa (185 lbs) Heiji Endo (185 lbs) vs. JJ Reid (185 lbs) Carlos da Guia (185 lbs) vs. Kojuro Kudo (185 lbs) Braulio Moura (185 lbs) vs. Ojay Houghley (185 lbs) Zaco (185 lbs) vs. Atsutane Akera (185 lbs) Yaichiro Takahama (185 lbs) vs. Sutton Ripley (185 lbs) Ramon da Silva Ramos (185 lbs) vs. Bill Brown (185 lbs) Adam White (185 lbs) vs. Wederson de Oliveira (185 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 113 Full Fight Card MW: Matthew Dean vs. Leonardo da Costa MW: Heiji Endo vs. JJ Reid MW: Carlos da Guia vs. Kojuro Kudo MW: Braulio Moura vs. Ojay Houghley MW: Zaco vs. Atsutane Akera MW: Yaichiro Takahama vs. Sutton Ripley MW: Ramon da Silva Ramos vs. Bill Brown MW: Adam White vs. Wederson de Oliveira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 1, 2023 Author Share Posted December 1, 2023 Friday, Week 4, May 2003 Live From Brandon, Manitoba MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Adam "Blitz" White (14-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -1200) vs. Wederson de Oliveira (9-1-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +950) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Adam 'Blitz' White going up against Wederson de Oliveira. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the next round of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that White looks a lot heavier than his opponent now. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:45) They come together in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 04:45) White aggressively gets to a dominant position. (Rd 1 - 04:38) White hits Wederson with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 1 - 04:18) White tries to take Wederson down. (Rd 1 - 04:18) The takedown is completed, White gets side control from it. (Rd 1 - 04:02) White looks to get a mount. (Rd 1 - 04:02) Wederson doesn't let White get the mount, and so he remains at side control. (Rd 1 - 03:39) Wederson tries to pull guard on White but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:25) White begins trying to get himself into a mount. (Rd 1 - 03:25) He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt. (Rd 1 - 02:50) Wederson tries to sweep White but can't. (Rd 1 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:27) White throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 1 - 01:59) White blocks Wederson as he tries a sweep from side control. (Rd 1 - 01:37) White attempts to move to mount. (Rd 1 - 01:37) He can't get the mount. (Rd 1 - 00:58) White blocks Wederson as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 00:41) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:28) White can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Wederson with a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 00:07) A jab lands from White, but misses with a low kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to White, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite White is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:49) Wederson hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it. (Rd 2 - 04:49) White doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:32) White confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:32) Wederson lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 04:32) White can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:15) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 03:40) The fighters get in close and clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:40) White wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 2 - 03:31) White is trying to muscle Wederson up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:31) White achieves it, pinning Wederson to the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:18) Showing his ability to control opponents, White simply smothers Wederson against the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:18) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Wederson, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that White is exerting. (Rd 2 - 02:10) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit. (Rd 2 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:59) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:59) White acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:49) White fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Wederson with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 00:33) White fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard. (Rd 2 - 00:33) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of Wederson. (Rd 2 - 00:33) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon his breathing. (Rd 2 - 00:24) A jab is wide from White, but then he hits a nice straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:12) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:12) White manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:02) White uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Wederson as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to White. (Rd 2 - 00:00) White is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard. (Rd 2 - 00:00) As Wederson sits in the corner, it's noticeable that his left eye has swollen shut, probably due to the broken nose. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Setting it up well, White shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:53) White has the takedown! Wederson pulls half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:44) White begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 04:44) White struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard. (Rd 3 - 04:09) Wederson tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 03:55) White begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 3 - 03:55) Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control. (Rd 3 - 03:19) White throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 03:00) White blocks Wederson as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 02:42) White fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force. (Rd 3 - 02:16) Wederson tries to move to guard, but White doesn't allow it. (Rd 3 - 01:59) White throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 01:30) White fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 3 - 01:09) Wederson tries to pull guard on White but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 3 - 00:50) White throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 00:28) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 3 - 00:18) White can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 00:06) White can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to White, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Wederson is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Wederson moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Two jabs hit home from White and then he catches Wederson with a stunning right hook! (Rd 4 - 04:50) Wederson hits the floor, he has been knocked out! (Rd 4 - 04:36) Adam White takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 4 - 04:36) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Adam White. Official Result: Adam 'Blitz' White defeats Wederson de Oliveira (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:24 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Adam White praises his team at Evolution MMA, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Showing respect, Adam White praises Wederson for his skill and toughness. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Ramon da Silva Ramos (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +160) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Favorite: -210) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Ramon da Silva Ramos faces Bill 'The Marine' Brown. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Ian Rivers, and Donald Coward. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 185lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Brown is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Brown uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Brown gets hold of a leg but Ramos remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 1 - 04:52) Brown drives Ramos up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Brown may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Ramos. (Rd 1 - 04:40) A suplex blasts Ramos into the ground. (Rd 1 - 04:40) The takedown leaves Ramos seated with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Not liking his options, Brown looks to get a better position over Ramos. (Rd 1 - 04:23) Brown shifts his position brilliantly to get mount! (Rd 1 - 03:46) Brown pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Ramos. (Rd 1 - 03:33) Brown unloads with big rights and Ramos is getting rocked! (Rd 1 - 03:33) Brown forces Ramos to turn away from the strikes, giving up his back! (Rd 1 - 03:20) Brown tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Ramos blocks it. (Rd 1 - 03:06) Brown blocks Ramos as he tries to roll over. (Rd 1 - 02:53) Brown tries to get his hooks in, but can't. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Ramos tries to turn over and sweep Brown but can't do it. (Rd 1 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:21) Brown tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Ramos blocks it. (Rd 1 - 02:07) Ramos attempts to turn and get Brown off his back. (Rd 1 - 02:07) The effort is successful, Brown loses the back position, and both fighters scramble back to their feet. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 01:34) A nice feint from Ramos causes Brown to become open. (Rd 1 - 01:34) Ramos is off-target with a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body. Brown hits a jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 1 - 01:10) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Ramos misses a high kick that leaves him open. Brown comes in quickly with a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 1 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Ramos initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Brown hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Ramos throws a two-punch combo but Brown avoids both. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Ramos dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 00:02) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:02) Brown misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Brown, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:51) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Ramos hits a kick to the leg. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Brown doesn't connect with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Brown hits a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:36) Set up with good movement, Ramos tags his opponent with two weak punches and uses them as cover to land a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:17) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Ramos is off-target with a head kick and, now off balance, gets countered with a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 03:56) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 03:56) Brown misses with a big right hand, allowing Ramos to counter with a jab and a high kick that misses. (Rd 2 - 03:33) They come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 03:33) Brown slips past a right hook and counters with a nice right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:13) Ramos misses with a head kick attempt and gets countered with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Ramos hits a left hand. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Brown misses with a left jab but lands a powerful right hook! (Rd 2 - 02:44) Ramos is knocked down! (Rd 2 - 02:44) Brown quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Ramos! (Rd 2 - 02:44) Brown pounds away on Ramos, landing several great shots that rock him! (Rd 2 - 02:44) With Ramos taking a beating, referee Kyle Crisp has to stop the fight! (Rd 2 - 02:30) The winner, by TKO; Bill Brown! (Rd 2 - 02:30) Bill Brown has won a spot in the next round of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Bill 'The Marine' Brown defeats Ramon da Silva Ramos (TKO (Strikes) in 2:30 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Bill Brown gives a name-check to everyone at Animal House, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Yaichiro "Moon Boy" Takahama (10-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +630) vs. "The Talented" Sutton Ripley (19-4-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Favorite: -790) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Yaichiro 'Moon Boy' Takahama against 'The Talented' Sutton Ripley. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Ian Rivers, and Donald Coward. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Ripley comes in to engage. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Takahama uses a right jab but finds his left cross blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Ripley lands a nice right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Takahama lets Ripley step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Takahama connects with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Ripley hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:07) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Takahama lets Ripley step in, ready to counter. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Ripley nails a vicious right cross! (Rd 1 - 03:33) It's a knock out! Takahama is down and out! (Rd 1 - 03:33) Sutton Ripley takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 1 - 03:33) Sutton Ripley moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Talented' Sutton Ripley defeats Yaichiro 'Moon Boy' Takahama (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:27 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Sutton Ripley praises his team at Strike Force, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Zaco (49-15, 2-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -180) vs. "The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Zaco taking on 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Zaco hits a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Akera lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Akera has a right hand blocked. (Rd 1 - 04:37) Zaco throws a two punch combination but Akera maintains his good guard and is safe. (Rd 1 - 04:21) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:22) They come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 03:22) Zaco slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Zaco throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 02:51) Akera seizes the chance and grabs Zaco into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Akera looks to take Zaco down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Akera uses a nice inside leg trip and Zaco is forced to pull guard! (Rd 1 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Akera attempts to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Zaco tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position. (Rd 1 - 02:12) Akera manages to come out on top, with Zaco pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Akera fires away with punches, but Zaco doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 1 - 01:44) Zaco tries to catch Akera with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Akera looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 1 - 01:29) Akera struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in guard. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Zaco throws out some punches, but Akera leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Akera pounds away, but Zaco calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Akera gets pulled in tight, and takes a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the face. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Akera 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:54) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 04:54) Akera misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Zaco to attack with a jab and a left hook to the ribs. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Akera counters a right hand with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 2 - 04:13) Zaco can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Akera with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Without taking too much damage, Akera is able to clinch with Zaco. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Akera looks to take Zaco down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 03:53) Zaco is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard! (Rd 2 - 03:33) Akera fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 03:04) Zaco tries to catch Akera with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Akera throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Akera is trying to pass guard. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Akera passes guard, but Zaco was ready and a scramble for position ensues. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Akera is up first and quickly grabs Zaco, pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:49) Akera looks to take Zaco down with a trip. (Rd 2 - 01:49) An outside leg trip sweeps Zaco down to the ground! (Rd 2 - 01:49) The takedown allows Akera to take the back of Zaco. (Rd 2 - 01:30) Akera tries to get both hooks in, but can't quite manage it. (Rd 2 - 01:07) Zaco tries to move Akera off his back but can't. (Rd 2 - 00:53) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 2 - 00:53) Akera tries to increase his control by getting both hooks in, but Zaco blocks it. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Akera blocks Zaco as he tries to roll over. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Akera tries to finish Zaco off with a rear naked choke. (Rd 2 - 00:10) Zaco stops Akera from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Akera. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Akera up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Zaco is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Akera is off target with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Zaco misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Akera finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Moving in, Akera appears willing to risk getting hit if it means he can get close enough to initiate some grappling. (Rd 3 - 04:13) Zaco throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 04:03) Akera seizes the chance and grabs Zaco into a clinch. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Akera attempts a trip to put Zaco on the ground. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Akera uses a nice inside leg trip and Zaco is forced to pull guard! (Rd 3 - 03:37) Akera starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 3 - 03:37) Akera passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Zaco starts scrambling. (Rd 3 - 03:24) The scramble sees Akera up first, and he is quick to wrestle Zaco up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:06) With Zaco stuck against the cage, Akera tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 3 - 03:06) Zaco has no answer to a slick trip! (Rd 3 - 03:06) Zaco ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Akera, with his back pressed against the cage. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Akera begins trying to get himself into a more dominant position. (Rd 3 - 02:39) Zaco gets turned onto his back, and is left under side control. (Rd 3 - 01:57) Akera keeps Zaco guessing with a few quick strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:37) Zaco tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Akera tries to lock Zaco into an armbar. (Rd 3 - 01:21) Zaco blocks it. (Rd 3 - 00:44) Akera blocks Zaco as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:30) Akera tries to pound on Zaco, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 00:10) Akera blocks Zaco as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Akera took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Zaco will be able to take the victory without a finish. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:50) It looked like we were about to see Akera try and get some grappling started, but Zaco was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 04:50) Zaco throws a quick punch but doesn't hit. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Akera comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:38) A jab lands from Zaco, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:29) Without taking too much damage, Akera is able to clinch with Zaco. (Rd 4 - 04:19) Akera tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor. (Rd 4 - 04:19) It doesn't work, Zaco defended against it well. (Rd 4 - 04:03) Akera looks to take Zaco down with a trip. (Rd 4 - 04:03) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Zaco to the mat where he pulls guard! (Rd 4 - 03:48) Akera looks to pass guard and get side control. (Rd 4 - 03:48) He can't quite manage to get past guard on this attempt. (Rd 4 - 03:09) Zaco tries to pull Akera in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 4 - 02:56) Akera fires off a few punches. (Rd 4 - 02:37) Akera is trying to pass guard. (Rd 4 - 02:37) He can't find a way past the guard. (Rd 4 - 01:50) Akera leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Zaco. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Akera tries to pass the guard. (Rd 4 - 01:33) Zaco fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position. (Rd 4 - 01:21) The scramble leaves Zaco on his back pulling guard. (Rd 4 - 01:03) Akera starts trying to work to get past the guard. (Rd 4 - 01:03) Zaco comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Akera in guard. (Rd 4 - 00:10) Zaco tries to pull Akera in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Akera, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Zaco is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:49) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 5 - 04:49) Zaco misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left kick to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Zaco hits a left cross. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Akera connects with a left hand. (Rd 5 - 04:26) Blood is visible on Akera, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Zaco, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Akera tries to wrestle Zaco backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:21) Akera doesn't manage it though, Zaco defended it well. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Akera tries to wrestle Zaco backward and up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Akera does it, Zaco is stuck with his back to the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:50) Zaco is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Akera hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 03:33) Akera catches Zaco with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:20) Zaco takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Zaco takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 03:01) Zaco is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot. (Rd 5 - 02:50) Akera uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Akera catches Zaco with a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 5 - 02:28) Akera tries to throw a knee but Zaco uses wrestling to prevent it. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Zaco is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here. (Rd 5 - 02:08) Akera is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 5 - 02:03) Zaco throws a one-two, but Akera was equal to it. (Rd 5 - 01:49) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Akera. (Rd 5 - 01:49) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem. (Rd 5 - 01:49) We're back underway! (Rd 5 - 01:43) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Zaco looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Akera looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 5 - 01:22) A great inside leg trip sees Zaco get thrown to the mat and Akera is left in guard. (Rd 5 - 01:06) Akera tries to pass the guard. (Rd 5 - 01:06) Akera passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Zaco starts scrambling. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Zaco is breathing very hard. (Rd 5 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:53) Zaco is left turtled up, facing Akera. (Rd 5 - 00:35) Akera fires away with right hands, but Zaco doesn't take much damage. (Rd 5 - 00:21) Akera pounds away, but Zaco calmly deals with them. (Rd 5 - 00:07) Taking advantage of a pause, Zaco stands up. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Akera. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give 49-46 (Benjamin Milligan III), 50-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 50-45 (Ian Rivers). (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera defeats Zaco (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Zaco takes the microphone and announces that with this defeat he has decided to retire from MMA. Post-Fight: Atsutane Akera gives a name-check to everyone at Dragon's Lair Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his family, friends, and supporters. Atsutane Akera gives a show of respect to his opponent. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Braulio "Louca" Moura (27-3-1NC, 2-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -1050) vs. "Mr. Fantastic" Ojay Houghley (5-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Underdog: +830) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Braulio 'Louco' Moura taking on 'Mr. Fantastic' Ojay Houghley. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Reginald Wodehouse, and Ian Rivers. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Moura attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Houghley fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:47) Stepping in, Moura throws four quick punches, two of which land, and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Houghley misses a jab but hits a right cross. (Rd 1 - 04:20) Moura scores with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 04:05) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it. (Rd 1 - 03:40) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:40) Houghley misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Moura comes in with a quick left jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 1 - 03:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:16) Moura slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with quick jabs that are followed by a glancing blow with a high kick. (Rd 1 - 02:52) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:23) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 01:55) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 01:55) Houghley misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Moura to attack with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 1 - 01:40) Moura counters a right hand with a good right hand. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Houghley backs off quickly, I think that last shot really shook him! (Rd 1 - 01:30) Moura is aiming to get Houghley into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 01:30) He has it hooked, Houghley needs to find a way out quickly. (Rd 1 - 01:10) Using the clinch, Moura blasts Houghley with a sternum-crunching knee to the chest. (Rd 1 - 00:54) Moura misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:14) From the clinch, Moura hits Houghley with a knee to the ribs, but it lacked power. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Moura keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Moura, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Moura, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:51) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:51) Houghley misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Moura to attack with a left jab and a low kick that doesn't connect. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Moura comes forward. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Moura steps into the pocket, showing little fear of Houghley. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Moura connects with a jab but a big right head kick is wide of the mark. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Moura dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right head kick. (Rd 2 - 04:03) Houghley immediately backs up against the cage and covers up! I think that last strike may have really rocked him! (Rd 2 - 04:03) Moura is trying to force Houghley into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:03) He gets it and now has a dazed Houghley in even more serious trouble. (Rd 2 - 03:49) Using the clinch, Moura blasts Houghley with a powerful knee to the cheek! Houghley is knocked out! (Rd 2 - 03:38) Braulio Moura takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 2 - 03:38) Braulio Moura advances in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Braulio 'Louco' Moura defeats 'Mr. Fantastic' Ojay Houghley (Knock Out (Knee) in 1:22 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Braulio Moura praises his team at Brazilian Estrela Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He praises Houghley for a tough fight. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Carlos da Guia (21-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -670) vs. Kojuro Kudo (15-4-1NC, 2-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Underdog: +530) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Carlos da Guia battling Kojuro Kudo. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:45) Kudo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing da Guia to attack with a left kick to the rib cage. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:28) Kudo pushes aside a weak right head kick attempt and comes back with a jab and a big right hand that just misses. (Rd 1 - 04:10) They engage in the center. (Rd 1 - 04:10) da Guia dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a body kick that misses. (Rd 1 - 03:49) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:24) da Guia sets up a big head kick attempt with punches but doesn't get any joy as Kudo shows his good head movement. (Rd 1 - 03:24) Kudo doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Kudo misses with a big right hand, allowing da Guia to counter with a left roundhouse kick to the ribs. (Rd 1 - 02:45) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Kudo misses with a big right hand, allowing da Guia to counter with a powerful kick to the ribs! (Rd 1 - 02:41) Kudo collapses to the ground! That shot has ended the fight! (Rd 1 - 02:41) Carlos da Guia takes the win by body kick TKO! (Rd 1 - 02:41) Carlos da Guia moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Carlos da Guia defeats Kojuro Kudo (TKO (Body Kick) in 2:19 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Carlos da Guia thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Brazilian Estrella Academy. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (18-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -400) vs. "The Amazing" JJ Reid (28-7-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Val d'Or, Quebec, Underdog: +300) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo takes on 'The Amazing' JJ Reid in the CTC Middleweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Reid comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Endo fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:30) Reid throws a one-two, but Endo was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Reid hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 04:19) Endo lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Reid comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Endo fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Reid uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Reid stalks forward, pressuring Endo. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Endo scores with two counter jabs. (Rd 1 - 03:48) Reid throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 03:27) The two fighters engage. (Rd 1 - 03:27) Reid misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a solid right hand. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Endo sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 03:12) Endo has the takedown! Reid pulls half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:03) Endo throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:45) Reid tries to get full guard on Endo but doesn't get anywhere. (Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:25) Endo throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 02:08) Reid uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 1 - 02:08) There wasn't enough separation though, Endo is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 01:52) Endo fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 01:27) Endo blocks Reid as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 1 - 01:08) Endo fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 1 - 00:39) Reid tries to pull guard on Endo but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 00:19) Endo fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 1 - 00:01) Reid tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Endo, 10-9 on my card. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:50) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 04:27) Reid scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. Endo lands a left jab but misses a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Reid comes forward looking to force a striking exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:10) Endo hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:10) A jab hits home from Reid and then he catches Endo with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 03:55) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Endo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 2 - 03:06) Endo counters a right hand with a jab and a right hand that landed cleanly. (Rd 2 - 02:49) Endo sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:49) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Reid has to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 02:43) Endo clings very tight to Reid while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt. (Rd 2 - 02:24) Endo fights off an attempt to trap him in rubber guard. (Rd 2 - 02:10) Endo throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Reid brings his legs up and tries to lock Endo in an omoplata. (Rd 2 - 01:47) Endo doesn't let Reid get the omoplata. (Rd 2 - 01:15) Endo throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Reid attempts to lock on an omoplata. (Rd 2 - 00:47) Endo defends it. (Rd 2 - 00:29) The clock runs down as Reid is being smothered against the ground by Endo. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Endo. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Endo ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:54) Reid moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Endo into exchanging strikes. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Endo hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:54) Reid lands a left jab but Endo avoids a big right. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Reid comes forward, walking down Endo. (Rd 3 - 04:39) Reid moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Endo. (Rd 3 - 04:39) A one-two from Reid fails to land. (Rd 3 - 04:29) Taking a few gulps of breath, Reid is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Reid comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 04:20) Endo lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 04:20) A jab is wide from Reid, but then he catches Endo with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Reid comes forward on the attack. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Endo tries to hit a jab, but misses. (Rd 3 - 04:07) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Reid. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Reid comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Endo lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 03:44) Reid throws a one-two, but Endo was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Reid initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Endo hit two counter left hands. (Rd 3 - 03:21) Reid throws a two-punch combo but Endo avoids both. (Rd 3 - 03:01) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:29) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Reid scores with a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves. (Rd 3 - 02:01) Endo hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:47) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Reid steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Endo misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:28) Reid throws a one-two, but Endo was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 01:03) The two fighters come forward and engage. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Neither fighter lands a significant strike in a quick exchange. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Reid doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 01:03) Endo doesn't connect with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 3 - 00:42) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Reid hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 00:42) Endo hits a left cross. (Rd 3 - 00:23) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Endo uses a left jab but finds his right cross blocked. (Rd 3 - 00:23) Reid uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Endo. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Reid needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:48) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Reid finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Endo hits a left jab and also hits a left to the body. (Rd 4 - 04:29) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Reid looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Endo is looking to muscle Reid back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Reid ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:45) Endo pins Reid up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:45) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about thirty seconds. (Rd 4 - 03:02) Endo smothers Reid against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 02:44) Endo pins Reid up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage. (Rd 4 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:24) Reid gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach. (Rd 4 - 02:13) Endo smothers Reid against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Endo tries to maintain control, but Reid wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Endo is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now. (Rd 4 - 01:47) Reid appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, his hands are starting to lower just a fraction. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Reid scores with a left hook. (Rd 4 - 01:41) Endo connects with a left hand. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Reid is breathing very hard. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Endo clinches; he is breathing hard and may need a moment to recover. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Endo is looking to muscle Reid back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:37) Reid ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Endo looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Reid has no answer to a slick trip! (Rd 4 - 01:21) Endo ends up holding a seated Reid around the waist, pressing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:01) Endo pounds away, but Reid calmly deals with them. (Rd 4 - 00:43) Reid, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 4 - 00:14) Endo fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Endo, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Reid winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:54) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 04:54) Reid misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 5 - 04:34) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 04:02) Reid misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right cross. (Rd 5 - 04:02) There's no question that Reid is getting badly outstruck so far in this fight. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 03:40) Reid misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Endo attacks with a left jab and a right cross. (Rd 5 - 03:19) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot. (Rd 5 - 02:45) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 5 - 02:45) Endo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Reid to attack with a jab and a right hook that is ducked. (Rd 5 - 02:17) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 02:17) Endo counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a nice right hook. (Rd 5 - 01:58) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it. (Rd 5 - 01:34) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:14) Reid misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a quick kick. (Rd 5 - 01:01) Reid looks very, very tired. (Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 5 - 00:52) Endo slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a great right hook. (Rd 5 - 00:36) They engage in the center. (Rd 5 - 00:36) Endo dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a clean right hand. (Rd 5 - 00:15) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Endo, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo the winner by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo defeats 'The Amazing' JJ Reid (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent. Post-Fight: Heiji Endo gives a name-check to everyone at Dragon's Lair Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Asked who he wants next, he says that he demands a fight with Joaquim Fontes. Heiji Endo gave a good account of himself here. MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (40-5, 2-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -500) vs. Leonardo da Costa (18-7, 2-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Underdog: +350) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean squares off with Leonardo da Costa in the CTC Middleweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Donald Coward, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 185lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Dean is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:49) da Costa had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Dean can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches da Costa with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Dean moves forward, constantly trying to pressure da Costa into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:24) da Costa throws a counter left but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 04:24) Showing good hand speed, Dean lands two out of a flurry of three punches but can't connect with a right to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Dean attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:00) da Costa misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:00) Dean lands a left jab but da Costa avoids a big right. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Dean sets it up well and shoots in at speed. (Rd 1 - 03:41) The takedown is completed, da Costa is on his back and pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Dean lies on top of da Costa, basically smothering him. (Rd 1 - 03:08) For the moment Dean is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body. (Rd 1 - 02:40) da Costa tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard. (Rd 1 - 02:40) Dean blocks it. (Rd 1 - 02:22) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) da Costa is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dean off of him. (Rd 1 - 01:57) In guard, Dean throws a couple of punches designed to keep da Costa guessing. (Rd 1 - 01:38) Dean blocks an attempted sweep. (Rd 1 - 01:22) Dean throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:02) da Costa drags Dean in to close control, then hits him with a couple of short punches. (Rd 1 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 1 - 00:51) Dean throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 1 - 00:22) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Dean scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked. da Costa scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:50) Dean steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 04:50) da Costa manages a counter jab. (Rd 2 - 04:50) Dean can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard. (Rd 2 - 04:38) da Costa looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Dean simply took the initiative first. (Rd 2 - 04:38) Dean uses a left jab, but da Costa avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 04:21) da Costa connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Dean initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 2 - 04:02) da Costa hits a jab in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 04:02) Dean connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:39) Dean lands two jabs, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 03:13) da Costa can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Dean is able to grab da Costa. (Rd 2 - 03:01) da Costa gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple. (Rd 2 - 02:50) Dean tries to throw some close-range strikes as they grapple, but the attempts are smothered by da Costa. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Using his wrestling skills, Dean is trying to push da Costa up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:32) He does so and now has da Costa pinned to the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Dean shows great control, keeping da Costa pressed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:15) Dean and da Costa remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Dean presses da Costa into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight. (Rd 2 - 01:09) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Dean took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Dean up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:50) A jab lands from da Costa, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 3 - 04:40) Dean gets hold of da Costa. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Dean is trying to muscle da Costa up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:34) Dean manages it and controls da Costa up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:23) da Costa, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Dean is exerting. (Rd 3 - 04:23) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing. (Rd 3 - 03:18) Dean tries to keep him up against the cage, but da Costa works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center. (Rd 3 - 03:03) Dean is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 02:57) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 3 - 02:35) They come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:35) da Costa counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses. (Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:15) da Costa throws a one-two, but Dean was equal to it. (Rd 3 - 02:06) Dean moves in fast and clinches with da Costa. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Dean looks to set up a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 01:59) Dean doesn't get it, da Costa blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Dean is trying to muscle da Costa up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Dean achieves it, pinning da Costa to the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:27) Dean tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but da Costa uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched. (Rd 3 - 01:07) Dean smothers da Costa up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 01:07) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds. (Rd 3 - 00:08) Dean tries to use dirty boxing against da Costa, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dean. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Dean ahead 30-27. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:55) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:55) da Costa is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Dean lands a left jab and also hits a good right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:31) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 4 - 04:31) da Costa misses a right hook and gets countered with two jabs that are followed by a solid right hand. (Rd 4 - 04:04) The two fighters engage. (Rd 4 - 04:04) Dean feints one way, throwing da Costa off balance, then steps to the other side. (Rd 4 - 04:04) da Costa misses with a big right hand, allowing Dean to counter with a quick left jab and a vicious right cross! (Rd 4 - 03:56) It's a knock out! da Costa is down and out! (Rd 4 - 03:56) Matthew Dean takes the victory by way of knock out! (Rd 4 - 03:56) Matthew Dean moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean defeats Leonardo da Costa (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:04 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Matthew Dean thanks everyone connected to Halvorsen's for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Leonardo da Costa and praises his toughness. Attendance: 1,118 Gate Reciepts: $110,682 Sponsorship: $39,669 Ad Revenue: $1,862,124 Merchandise: $5,746 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $266,800) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Matthew Dean $97,161 Leonardo da Costa $4,286 Heiji Endo $43,758 JJ Reid $11,348 Carlos da Guia $18,218 Kojuro Kudo $4,413 Braulio Moura $25,182 Ojay Houghley $1,810 KotN: Moura: $5,000 Atsutane Akera $3,928 Zaco $11,600 Sutton Ripley $15,894 Yaichiro Takahama $12,713 FotN: Both: $5,000 Bill Brown $2,928 Ramon da Silva Ramos $3,360 Adam White $7,681 Wederson de Oliveira $2,520 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $35,995 Profit: $1,706,418 Critical Rating: 62% Commercial Rating: 88% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 25.5% (Low Level National) USA +4.0% 32.2% (Low Level National) UK +4.0% 95.2% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.2% 12.9% (Low Level National) Australia +2.5% 91.3% (High Level Regional) Japan +4.0% 26.6% (Low Level National) Asia +2.2% 10.2% (Low Level National) Russia +1.5% 91.7% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.2% 7.2% (Low Level National) South America +3.6% 20.2% (Low Level National) Central America +1.5% 93.3% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.5% 89.7% (High Level Regional) News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 111, and all fighters tested clean. - Zaco announced his retirement to the crowd following his loss to Atsutane Akera. He retires with a professional record of 49-16, with a promotional record of 2-1 with CTC, including a Unanimous Decision victory over Wesley Sneep at Canadian Tournament Combat 43, a Split Decision victory over Heath Kaladaris at Canadian Tournament Combat 87, and a Unanimous Decision loss to Atsutane Akera at Canadian Tournament Combat 113. - Wederson de Oliveira sustained a broken nose in his loss to Adam White, and will miss a week of training. - CTC Welterweight fighter Simon Vine has stopped training with Slaughterhouse. Despite enjoying success at the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary and he is keen to keep his training methods fresh by looking elsewhere. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Kiyomori Sanda will no longer train with J1 Circle following his decision loss to Renato. The loss left him feeling like he needed a new and different approach to his training. 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CageRage Posted December 2, 2023 Author Share Posted December 2, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, May 2003 MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Islander" Neil Napier (20-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -300) vs. Ashley "The Tiger" Ballard (16-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Underdog: +250) Neil Napier is widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented fighters of his generation, and is well known for being one of the first fighters to see the value in taking a cerebral approach to MMA, scouting opponents carefully and creating finely-detailed gameplans for every fight. Devastated by his defeat to Matthew Dean in 1998, the narrative of his quest to get another shot at the Middleweight title has been one of GAMMA's major focal points and it was an enormous shock when he went on to lose the Osmosis Benn in a #1 contenders bout at GAMMA 41. He won by first round TKO over Barrett Fforde in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Pepe in the third round of the tournament. Ashley Ballard is the younger brother of fellow GAMMA competitor Lindfield Ballard, and is a very good kick boxer who is enormously powerful thanks to his compact, muscular frame. A cardio machine, he rarely seems to tire. He was undefeated for the first five years of his career, racking up a 13-0 record while working on the local circuit and GAMMA undercard, but took his first defeat in January 2000 when Brazilian star Braulio Moura stopped him. He won by third round knock out over Tony Legg in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Eriverton Laurentino in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Joaquim Fontes vs. Dwayne Alleyne in the Fifth Round. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Buddy Garner (18-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -860) vs. Joey "Hands" Valdez (12-1, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #171, Underdog: Underdog: +680) Buddy Garner is consider to be one of the most dangerous BJJ black belts in all of Mixed Martial Arts, a notorious submission artist who can pull joint locks and chokes out of seemingly nowhere. An elite-level fighter, the only American fighter in history to win a gold medal at the annual world jiu-jitsu tournament, he doesn't compete often but when he does it's always a treat to watch for BJJ purists. In 1999 he lost two GAMMA Middleweight title matches back to back against Matthew Dean and those are his only pro defeats to date. He won by first round submission over Santiago Rocha in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Mogens Leerback in the third round of the tournament. Joey Valdez is an excellent boxer from Mexico, who has the power and speed to give anyone on the planet troubles. His biggest weakness is his ground game, but his under-rated wrestling and takedown defence means that few get to test it. He won by Unanimous Decision over Emile Rachal in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Tiki Britton in the second round of the tournament, before losing by fourth round knock out to Thais Antonio Taffarel in the third round of the tournament, he was allowed to continue in the tournament in place of the retired Yoshinobu Tanaka. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Artak Gevor vs. Haranobu Oshiro in the Fifth Round. MAIN CARD CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Joaquim "Assassino Silencioso" Fontes (29-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -430) vs. Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (12-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +340) Joaquim Fontes is one of Brazil's top fighters, an elite-level BJJ black belt who has developed a competent stand-up game to make him an all-around threat. Always ultra-dangerous on the ground, he is well known for having one of the most active guards in MMA and for being a master of locking up triangles and armbars from his back. A former FLB Middleweight champion who had five back-to-back submission wins at the time of the company's closure, he joined ALPHA-1 in 2001 and marked his debut with a stunning win, handing Carlos da Guia his first ever pro loss to win the Middleweight title. He won by first round submission over Gordy Gallant in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Ivor Orr in the third round of the tournament. Dwayne Alleyne is a Greco-Roman wrestler, who loves to grab hold of his opponent, press them up against the cage, then wear them down with his nasty dirty boxing. With his seemingly endless cardio, he can inflict damage on his opponents all night long if needed. After impressing on the local scene he was a natural signing for GAMMA. He debuted for them in 2001 and made an exceptionally strong start to his career there, defeating both Alex Cole and Thomas Smith in his first two fights. He won by Unanimous Decision over Gavin Marshall in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Dexter Darling in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Neil Napier vs. Ashley Ballard in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (13-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Underdog: +350) vs. "The Mack Attack" Petey Mack (13-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #39, Favorite: -500) Thorbjorn Rekdal is an elite-level kick boxer, an ultra-dangerous striker who has the power, technique, and speed to knock out just about anybody with his punches and kicks. His unassuming personality, European location, and the amount of time he takes between fights have limited the impact he's had on MMA though, which is why he isn't as famous or respected as he probably should be. He won by second round TKO over Matsuta Satou in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Derren Barton in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Ali Pyke in the third round of the tournament. Petey Mack is a very dangerous opponent, who is versatile and can cause damage from just about anywhere. His striking is crisp and powerful, his strength and balance make him a very good wrestler, and he has some extremely underrated submission skills too. Add all of that to his physical abilities and mental toughness and you have one of the best in the world. A GAMMA regular, his record with them looks pretty average until you consider that he is pretty regularly fighting the best of the best. He won by first round knock out over Tsunesaburo Baisotei in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Tadao Miyazaki in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Snuffy Fontana vs. Shaun Dico in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Artak Gevor (11-2-1, 3-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #70, Favorite: -180) vs. Haranobu Oshiro (21-8, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +140) Artak Gevor is a solid wrestler, who has the ability to control opponents and punish them whether clinched or down on the mat and also has the advantage of having a pretty powerful punch. He was signed to SIGMA's Middleweight division in 1999. He won by second round TKO over Richard Smith in the first round of the tournament, then fought to a Split Draw with Hans-Peter Schneider in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Schneider in the rematch, then winning by fifth round knock out over Tora Mizwar in the third round of the tournament. Haranobu Oshiro is a Japanese Middleweight, a dangerous kick boxer who loves to light up his opponents with stinging kicks to the body. His two big weaknesses have always been his substandard ground game and his mental fragility. He has shown an alarming tendency to crumble under pressure against opponents who are willing to get in his face. Once considered a future great, his career has slid dramatically over the last few years and he's in real danger of becoming left behind. He won by Unanimous Decision over Edu Gattai in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Isaiah Monroe in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Buddy Garner vs. Joey Valdez in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Thais Antonio Taffarel (22-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -360) vs. Tora "Bull" Mizwar (25-8, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +280) Thais Antonio Taffarel is one of Brazil's best Middleweights, and comes from a Muay Thai background but has developed excellent versatility over time. A very dangerous striker, he can also grapple with the best, and while his own submission skills are limited, he has learned to defend himself well even against high-level jiu jitsu fighters. A former two-time challenger for the FLB Middleweight title, he jumped to ALPHA-1 after FLB's collapse. He won by second round knock out over Sojuro Iriye in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Joey Valdez in the third round of the tournament. Tora Mizwar is one of Indonesia's most successful and popular fighters, comes from a wrestling background and is known for his sheer brute strength approach to MMA. He has heavy hands, and is especially deadly if he can get on top and rain down blows on a grounded opponent. Surprisingly, it was GAMMA rather than ALPHA-1 who signed him in late 1998, perhaps seeing him as a potential future opening into the Asian market. He has been a huge success for the company and is well on his way to getting a title shot. He won by second round TKO over Suezo Takasugi in the second round of the tournament, before losing by fifth round knock out to Artak Gevor in the third round of the tournament, he was allowed back into the bracket when Patrick Thomas retired. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Reggie Barbera vs. Kei Sakakibara in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Reggie "The Rock Star Pirate" Barbera (4-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #126, Underdog: +100) vs. Kei Sakakibara (5-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Favorite: -110) Reggie Barbera is instantly recognizable, a tall and charismatic Middleweight who is known for being a very tough opponent for anyone. A very good wrestler, he has also learned to use his long reach and potent jab to control fights at range. His one weakness is that he is not a natural finisher of fights. He won by first round knock out over Kirkor Yengibaryan in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Ieyoshi Yamashita in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Drazen Gabelich in the third round of the tournament. Kei Sakakibara is a submission specialist, who is all about getting close and using his grappling ability to control and subdue his opponents. If he could develope his striking skills from their current awful level, he could become a real handful. He won by first round submission over Bernard Blue in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Kyuwa Itou in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Juro Fukazawa in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Thais Antonio Taffarel vs. Tora Mizwar in the Fifth Round. CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Snuffy Fontana (11-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #74, Favorite: -330) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #170, Underdog: +260) Snuffy Fontana is a Middleweight prospect from the UK, an all-rounder who can strike, grapple or use submissions. With time to develope, he could become a major name. He joined BCF in 2000 and made his debut on the final show of the year, outclassing and defeating Pierce Jeeler. Although he has since had his first defeat, to Edgar Van Den Hoogenband, he has shown that he is going to be a real player in the division. He won by first round submission over Conrad Bueller in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Michihito Yamazaki in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Dennis Gallagher in the third round of the tournament. Shaun Dico comes from a wrestling background and got his nickname "Tenacious" because of the way he relentlessly goes for takedowns. Difficult to deal with once he has top control, and an absolute master of shutting down submission games, he is one of the hardest fighters to strategize against. He won by Unanimous Decision over Paul Goodfellow in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Woody Fierstein in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Bambang Sriyanto in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Thorbjorn Rekdal vs. Petey Mack in the Fifth Round. Weigh-In Results Neil Napier (185 lbs) vs. Ashley Ballard (185 lbs) Buddy Garner (185 lbs) vs. Joey Valdez (185 lbs) Joaquim Fontes (185 lbs) vs. Dwayne Alleyne (185 lbs) Thorbjorn Rekdal (185 lbs) vs. Petey Mack (185 lbs) Artak Gevor (185 lbs) vs. Haranobu Oshiro (185 lbs) Thais Antonio Taffarel (185 lbs) vs. Tora Mizwar (185 lbs) Reggie Barbera (185 lbs) vs. Kei Sakikabara (185 lbs) Snuffy Fontana (185 lbs) vs. Shaun Dico (185 lbs) TOURNAMENT BRACKET Canadian Tournament Combat 114 Full Fight Card MW: Neil Napier vs. Ashley Ballard MW: Buddy Garner vs. Joey Valdez MW: Joaquim Fontes vs. Dwayne Alleyne MW: Thorjorn Rekdal vs. Petey Mack MW: Artak Gevor vs. Haranobu Oshiro MW: Thais Antonio Taffarel vs. Tora Mizwar MW: Reggie Barbera vs. Kei Sakakibara MW: Snuffy Fontana vs. Shaun Dico Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 Saturday, Week 4, May 2003 Live From Vancouver, British Columbia MAIN CARD Broadcast Live On Tournament TV in Canada, USA, Mexico, and Africa Broadcast Live On Tournament TV International in British Isles, South America, Japan, Europe, Australia, Asia, Russia, and Central America Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Snuffy Fontana (11-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Aston, England, Favorite: -330) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +260) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Snuffy Fontana against 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:55) There's a takedown attempt from Dico, showing great power and speed. (Rd 1 - 04:55) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Fontana has to pull guard. (Rd 1 - 04:49) Dico smothers Fontana with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 1 - 04:21) The clock runs down as Fontana is being smothered against the ground by Dico. (Rd 1 - 03:54) Time slips away as Dico successfully keeps Fontana stuck against the ground. (Rd 1 - 03:25) Dico throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Dico throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead. (Rd 1 - 02:31) Fontana throws out some punches, but Dico leans back to avoid them. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Dico is trying to pass guard. (Rd 1 - 02:18) Fontana allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble. (Rd 1 - 02:06) The scramble results in Dico being on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 01:51) The clock runs down as Dico is being smothered against the ground by Fontana. (Rd 1 - 01:11) Fontana begins trying to pass guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:11) He manages to pass, but only to half guard. (Rd 1 - 00:37) In half guard, Fontana throws a couple of punches designed to keep Dico guessing. (Rd 1 - 00:14) Fontana blocks Dico as he tries a transition to full guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Dico. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab hits home from Fontana and then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Dico shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Dico gets hold of a leg but Fontana remains standing, hopping on the other foot. (Rd 2 - 04:34) Dico drives Fontana up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) Fontana is trapped up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:21) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:15) Dico looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Fontana works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Setting it up with excellent timing, Dico comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 2 - 02:57) Dico couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Fontana hops in place on the other. (Rd 2 - 02:57) With Fontana not going down, Dico settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:45) Unable to break free, Fontana is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 02:45) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 01:58) Dico tries to smother Fontana against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Dico comes in fast, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Fontana almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dico holds the other. (Rd 2 - 01:33) Dico uses the position to drive Fontana up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:22) Dico tries to maintain control, but Fontana wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center. (Rd 2 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 2 - 00:57) Fontana lands a jab and then lands a right hand. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Dico comes in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Fontana partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Dico has a hold of the other. (Rd 2 - 00:43) Unable to complete the takedown, Dico instead pushes Fontana up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:31) Fontana wrestles back against Dico, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Dico uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Fontana almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dico holds the other. (Rd 2 - 00:08) Dico can't get Fontana down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dico, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Dico up 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Dico uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Fontana almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Dico has hold of one leg. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Dico can't get Fontana down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) Unable to break free, Fontana is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 04:31) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Showing his ability to control opponents, Dico simply smothers Fontana against the cage. (Rd 3 - 03:45) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. (Rd 3 - 02:54) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Setting it up well, Dico shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:40) Fontana gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard. (Rd 3 - 02:31) Dico throws a few strikes, but they are without venom. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Dico smothers Fontana with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Dico tries to pound on Fontana with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 3 - 01:32) Fontana throws out some punches, but Dico leans back to avoid them. (Rd 3 - 01:14) Dico throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 3 - 00:46) Fontana tries to catch Dico with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 3 - 00:31) Dico throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 3 - 00:09) Dico fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dico, but only a 10-9. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Fontana is running out of rounds. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Showing great speed, Dico shoots in on Fontana. (Rd 4 - 04:51) The takedown is successful, Fontana pulls guard. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Dico unloads with some short elbows, but Fontana deals with them comfortably. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Fontana loses his guard while defending the elbows, and Dico is left standing in front of him. (Rd 4 - 04:32) In comes Dico looking to get some form of ground control. (Rd 4 - 04:32) Fontana moves quickly, scrambling for position before Dico can get a hold. (Rd 4 - 04:24) Dico manages to come out on top, with Fontana pulling half guard. (Rd 4 - 04:12) Dico pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 4 - 03:58) Fontana tries to break free and scramble for position, but Dico keeps him trapped. (Rd 4 - 03:46) Dico throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 03:18) Fontana uses an underhook to work some separation, then quickly scrambles. (Rd 4 - 03:18) He may regret that choice, as it gives Dico the perfect opportunity to get side control. (Rd 4 - 03:00) Dico fires away with elbows but Fontana doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Dico blocks Fontana as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 02:34) Dico throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 02:08) Dico throws some elbows but Fontana isn't troubled by them. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Dico blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 01:36) Dico fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 4 - 01:14) Dico blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 01:02) Dico throws a few right hands to the body. (Rd 4 - 00:43) Dico blocks Fontana as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 00:28) Dico fires away with elbows but Fontana doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 4 - 00:12) Fontana tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dico, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Fontana realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round! (Rd 5 - 04:45) Setting it up with excellent timing, Dico comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:45) Dico gets a single leg takedown! Fontana pulls guard off it. (Rd 5 - 04:39) Dico smothers Fontana with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Dico tries to pound on Fontana with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Dico leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Fontana. (Rd 5 - 03:34) The clock runs down as Fontana is being smothered against the ground by Dico. (Rd 5 - 03:12) Dico fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 5 - 02:52) Fontana throws out some punches, but Dico leans back to avoid them. (Rd 5 - 02:37) Dico punches down at Fontana, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 02:14) Dico lies on top of Fontana, basically smothering him. (Rd 5 - 01:35) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Dico is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 01:27) Dico sets it up well and shoots in at speed. (Rd 5 - 01:27) The takedown is successful, Fontana pulls guard. (Rd 5 - 01:17) Dico throws a few relatively weak right hands. (Rd 5 - 00:48) Fontana tries to catch Dico with a punch, but it is not on target. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Fontana is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dico off of him. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Dico took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges score the contest as 50-45. (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico advances in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico defeats Snuffy Fontana (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Shaun Dico thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and smugly answers that Kei Sakakibara is next on his hit list. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Reggie "The Rock Star Pirate" Barbera (4-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Dallas, Texas, Underdog: +100) vs. Kei Sakakibara (5-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -110) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Reggie 'The Rock Star Pirate' Barbera goes head to head with Kei Sakakibara. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 185lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Barbera is much bigger. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Barbera hits a right hand. (Rd 1 - 04:53) Sakakibara lands a one-two. (Rd 1 - 04:31) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Barbera attacks with strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Sakakibara throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 04:03) Attacking with a quick flurry, Barbera lands two of three punches but Sakakibara avoids a big left. (Rd 1 - 03:35) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Sakakibara hits a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:17) Barbera lands a right jab and a left cross. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Barbera comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 03:02) Sakakibara throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 1 - 03:02) A quick flurry of punches from Barbera sees three of three hit home and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Sakakibara wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 1 - 02:33) A jab hits home from Barbera and then he catches Sakakibara with a left hook. (Rd 1 - 02:33) It looks like Sakakibara has been cut under the eye. (Rd 1 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Barbera comes forward on the attack. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Sakakibara fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 1 - 02:16) Sakakibara falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack. (Rd 1 - 02:16) A jab hits home from Barbera and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 1 - 02:00) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Barbera moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sakakibara into exchanging strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Barbera confidently steps into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 01:25) Barbera hits a right jab and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:59) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing. (Rd 1 - 00:38) Barbera can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight left. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Moving forward constantly, Barbera is pressuring Sakakibara. (Rd 1 - 00:27) Sakakibara fires off a counter jab. (Rd 1 - 00:27) A jab lands from Barbera but misses with a vicious left hand. (Rd 1 - 00:17) Referee Christian Maugham calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Sakakibara. (Rd 1 - 00:17) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem. (Rd 1 - 00:17) The referee brings them to the center and we're back underway! (Rd 1 - 00:03) Barbera throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Barbera. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:50) A jab lands from Barbera, but Sakakibara evades a big left to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:27) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging. (Rd 2 - 04:00) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot. (Rd 2 - 03:38) A jab is wide from Barbera, but then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Barbera steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Barbera bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 2 - 03:23) Barbera throws a one-two, but Sakakibara was equal to it. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Barbera comes forward, walking down Sakakibara. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Barbera steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 2 - 03:07) Barbera throws a two-punch combo but Sakakibara avoids both. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Sakakibara moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling. (Rd 2 - 02:53) Barbera hits a right jab and then hits Sakakibara with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Barbera comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows. (Rd 2 - 02:32) Sakakibara throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 02:32) A jab is wide from Barbera, but then he catches Sakakibara with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:27) For the first time, Barbera is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Barbera stalks forward, pressuring Sakakibara. (Rd 2 - 02:20) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 02:20) A jab is wide from Barbera, but then he catches Sakakibara with a left hook. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Barbera comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 2 - 02:07) Sakakibara throws a counter jab but misses. (Rd 2 - 02:07) A jab hits home from Barbera and then he hits Sakakibara with a straight left. (Rd 2 - 01:53) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Barbera steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Sakakibara misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 2 - 01:35) Barbera hits a right jab and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 2 - 01:12) Barbera slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left hook. (Rd 2 - 01:00) That was the perfect example of how Barbera can use his reach advantage. (Rd 2 - 01:00) He has the option to keep Sakakibara back by picking him off at range. (Rd 2 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:53) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Barbera moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Sakakibara into exchanging strikes. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Barbera steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way. (Rd 2 - 00:30) Two right hands land from Barbera, but his big left hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 00:15) The two fighters engage. (Rd 2 - 00:15) Sakakibara misses with a big right hand, allowing Barbera to counter with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a left hook that is ducked. (Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Barbera, but only a 10-9. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Barbera ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:53) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Sakakibara misses with a big right hand, allowing Barbera to counter with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Barbera slips past a right hook and counters with a solid left hand. (Rd 3 - 04:16) The two fighters engage. (Rd 3 - 04:16) Sakakibara misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Barbera to attack with a right cross. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Barbera is off target with a right jab and also misses with a left hand. (Rd 3 - 03:56) Sakakibara misses with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:33) They engage in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Barbera doesn't connect with a right jab but connects with a left hand. Sakakibara lands a left jab but has a right hand blocked. (Rd 3 - 03:33) The gash under the eye of Sakakibara has been re-opened by a strike. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Both fighters meet in the center. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Sakakibara misses a jab but connects with a right hand. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Barbera finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two. (Rd 3 - 02:59) Sakakibara is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 3 - 02:48) Barbera misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Sakakibara to attack with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second. (Rd 3 - 02:37) A few deep breaths betray that Barbera is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Both fighters step in to strike. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Barbera misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Sakakibara to attack with a right hook. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 3 - 02:09) Sakakibara misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick right jab and a left hand that narrowly fails to connect. (Rd 3 - 01:44) Sakakibara clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple. (Rd 3 - 01:44) A jab is wide from Barbera, but then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 3 - 01:25) Barbera throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow. (Rd 3 - 01:18) Sakakibara moves in fast and clinches with Barbera. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Sakakibara tries to take Barbera down. (Rd 3 - 01:12) Sakakibara can't get Barbera down to the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Sakakibara attempts to wrestle Barbera to the ground. (Rd 3 - 00:56) Barbera blocks the takedown, but only by grabbing the cage! (Rd 3 - 00:56) Referee Christian Maugham loudly gives a verbal warning! (Rd 3 - 00:56) Sakakibara smothers Barbera against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 3 - 00:47) Showing his ability to exert control, Sakakibara smothers Barbera up against the cage. (Rd 3 - 00:47) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds. (Rd 3 - 00:14) An ugly but effective tactic, Sakakibara is pressing Barbera up against the cage and slowly wearing him down. (Rd 3 - 00:14) The rest of the round sees them simply engaging in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Sakakibara just about edged it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Barbera is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard. (Rd 3 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Sakakibara. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round! (Rd 4 - 04:55) Barbera comes forward, walking down Sakakibara. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Sakakibara hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Barbera lands a right hand and then he lands a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:48) Barbera looks very tired out there. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Barbera lands a jab and then lands a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:30) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Moving forward constantly, Barbera is pressuring Sakakibara. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Sakakibara fires off a counter jab. (Rd 4 - 04:05) Barbera can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he lands a left hand. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Barbera stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Sakakibara is looking to muscle Barbera back against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:00) Barbera ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Sakakibara drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down. (Rd 4 - 03:47) Sakakibara doesn't get it, Barbera blocked any attempt to move him. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Sakakibara looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Barbera, pressed up against the cage, cannot stop the takedown. (Rd 4 - 03:28) Barbera is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Sakakibara holding him down. (Rd 4 - 03:06) Sakakibara pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 02:48) Barbera, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 4 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Sakakibara looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Barbera from a seated position onto his back. (Rd 4 - 02:23) Sakakibara shows his ground skills and gets to side control. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Sakakibara attempts to armbar Barbera from side control. (Rd 4 - 01:34) Barbera defends himself well and is in no danger. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Sakakibara is looking really tired. (Rd 4 - 01:07) Barbera tries to move to guard, but Sakakibara doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:54) Sakakibara throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 4 - 00:30) Sakakibara pounds away, but Barbera isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 4 - 00:17) Barbera struggles and does well, managing to get full guard. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Sakakibara took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway! (Rd 5 - 04:47) Barbera steps forward and a striking exchange begins. (Rd 5 - 04:47) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 04:47) Barbera hits a right jab and then he hits a nice straight left. (Rd 5 - 04:24) Barbera forces an exchange of strikes. (Rd 5 - 04:24) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 5 - 04:24) Barbera hits a right jab and then he hits Sakakibara with a straight left. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Barbera comes forward. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Sakakibara hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 5 - 04:05) Barbera hits a right jab and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 03:57) Barbera looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Barbera attacks with strikes. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Sakakibara hits two left hands on the counter. (Rd 5 - 03:45) Barbera connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a left cross. (Rd 5 - 03:29) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good. (Rd 5 - 03:19) Barbera glares at his opponent. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Moving forward constantly, Barbera is pressuring Sakakibara. (Rd 5 - 03:13) Sakakibara fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect. (Rd 5 - 03:13) A jab is wide from Barbera, but then he catches Sakakibara with a left hook. (Rd 5 - 03:07) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Sakakibara is trying to push Barbera so that his back is up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Barbera ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:49) Unable to break free despite his opponent's obvious tiredness, Barbera is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 5 - 02:49) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position. Both look tired, and the clinch is giving them a chance to recover their breath. (Rd 5 - 01:35) Sakakibara smothers Barbera against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs. (Rd 5 - 01:24) Sakakibara hits a knee strike to the thigh. (Rd 5 - 01:15) Barbera waits for Sakakibara to try and throw a knee and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 5 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 5 - 00:54) Both fighters come together and strike. (Rd 5 - 00:54) Sakakibara misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Barbera attacks with a jab and a left cross. (Rd 5 - 00:44) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away. (Rd 5 - 00:44) Sakakibara tries to take Barbera down. (Rd 5 - 00:44) Barbera blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base. (Rd 5 - 00:28) Sakakibara attempts to wrestle Barbera to the ground. (Rd 5 - 00:28) It doesn't work, Barbera defended against it well. (Rd 5 - 00:09) From the looks of things, I don't think Sakakibara has much energy left. (Rd 5 - 00:09) Sakakibara seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Sakakibara, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give a score of 48-47. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Kei Sakakibara! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Kei Sakakibara moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Kei Sakakibara defeats Reggie 'The Rock Star Pirate' Barbera (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Kei Sakakibara thanks everyone connected to J1 Circle for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Thais Antonio Taffarel (22-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -360) vs. Tora "Bull" Mizwar (25-8, 1-1 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Underdog: +280) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Thais Antonio Taffarel battling Tora 'Bull' Mizwar. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Taffarel steps forward, looking to strike. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Taffarel bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Taffarel comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, and then he catches Mizwar with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Covering up, Mizwar backs off on rubbery legs! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 04:35) A big right hand from Taffarel drops Mizwar! (Rd 1 - 04:31) Without hesitation, Taffarel goes to finish Mizwar off with stomps and kicks! (Rd 1 - 04:31) Taffarel viciously stomps and kicks away at the stunned Mizwar but somehow can't put him away! (Rd 1 - 04:09) Mizwar keeps Taffarel back with an up-kick. (Rd 1 - 03:52) Taffarel motions for Mizwar to stand up, which he does. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Taffarel stalks forward, pressuring Mizwar. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Mizwar hit a counter left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:31) Taffarel hits a left jab and then he scores with a lovely right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Mizwar covers up...wait, I think he is on rubbery legs! He is hurt! (Rd 1 - 03:23) Taffarel is trying to lock Mizwar into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Taffarel manages it and now controls a very dazed Mizwar by the back of the head. (Rd 1 - 03:07) Taffarel rocks Mizwar with a vicious elbow. (Rd 1 - 02:55) Mizwar wrestles free of the Muay Thai clinch after blocking a knee strike. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) A jab is wide from Taffarel, but then he lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:14) A jab is wide from Taffarel, but then he lands a big right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:10) Mizwar backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Taffarel comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Mizwar is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go! (Rd 1 - 02:10) Taffarel is aiming to get Mizwar into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:10) He gets it and now has a dazed Mizwar in even more serious trouble. (Rd 1 - 01:53) Using the clinch, Taffarel blasts Mizwar with a destructive elbow strike! Mizwar is knocked out! (Rd 1 - 01:41) The winner, by knock out; Thais Antonio Taffarel! (Rd 1 - 01:41) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Thais Antonio Taffarel. Official Result: Thais Antonio Taffarel defeats Tora 'Bull' Mizwar (Knock Out (Elbow) in 3:19 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Thais Antonio Taffarel praises his team at Brazilian Estrela Academy, his various fans, and the fans who came out to support him. He gave a charismatic performance. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Artak Gevor (11-2-1, 3-0-1 CTC, From: Yerevan, Armenia, Favorite: -180) vs. Haranobu Oshiro (21-8, 2-0 CTC, From: Hiroshima, Japan, Underdog: +140) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Artak Gevor takes on Haranobu Oshiro. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A spot in the final sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament awaits the winner. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell! (Rd 1 - 04:48) Oshiro lands a jab and then catches Gevor with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:32) Oshiro lands a left hand and then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Oshiro hits a left jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Gevor warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling. (Rd 1 - 03:57) Oshiro moves in behind four quick punches, all of them landing, and then hits Gevor with a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Oshiro moves in closer, ready to attack. (Rd 1 - 03:30) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Oshiro confidently comes in closer. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Gevor lands a left hand. (Rd 1 - 03:15) Oshiro lands a jab and then scores with a right head kick. (Rd 1 - 03:01) Oshiro lands a left hand and then lands a right hand. (Rd 1 - 02:44) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:34) A flurry of four punches from Oshiro see three of them land but Gevor then catches the spin kick that follows! (Rd 1 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Holding the leg, Gevor tries for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Gevor can't get Oshiro down and loses control of the leg in the process. (Rd 1 - 01:51) Oshiro lands a left hand and then catches Gevor with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 1 - 01:33) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 1 - 01:18) A defensive jab hits from Gevor. (Rd 1 - 01:18) Oshiro hits a left jab and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 1 - 01:09) Taking a few gulps of breath, Oshiro is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 1 - 01:02) Oshiro throws a one-two, but Gevor was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:55) Gevor comes in and grabs Oshiro in a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Gevor is looking to muscle Oshiro back against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:48) Gevor achieves it, pinning Oshiro to the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:33) Oshiro is trapped against the cage and Gevor punishes him with some dirty boxing. (Rd 1 - 00:18) Gevor uses a vicious foot stomp. (Rd 1 - 00:04) Unable to break free, Oshiro is smothered up against the cage. (Rd 1 - 00:04) They exchange short punches to the body until the round ends. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Oshiro. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two! (Rd 2 - 04:47) Oshiro comes in looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 04:28) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Gevor with a right hook. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Gevor scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab. (Rd 2 - 04:17) Showing good hand speed, Oshiro lands two out of a flurry of three punches but Gevor evades a big right punch. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Gevor isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple. (Rd 2 - 03:54) Oshiro connects with a jab, but when he attempts a spinning back kick it only allows Gevor to catch the leg! (Rd 2 - 03:48) Oshiro hops on one foot, trying to balance. Gevor tries for a takedown attempt. (Rd 2 - 03:48) Oshiro refuses to be taken down and manages to eventually pull his leg free. He steps away to safety. (Rd 2 - 03:27) A jab lands from Oshiro, but Gevor steps back to avoid a right to the body. (Rd 2 - 03:10) Gevor lands a weak, tentative jab. (Rd 2 - 03:10) A jab is wide from Oshiro, but then he hits Gevor with a right to the side of the ribs. (Rd 2 - 02:52) Oshiro lands a left hand and then catches Gevor with a right kick to the head. (Rd 2 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round. (Rd 2 - 02:29) A pair of tentative jabs from Gevor land, but have zero effect. (Rd 2 - 02:29) Oshiro lands a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Gevor may have been aiming to get in close, but Oshiro aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 02:14) Oshiro hits two left jabs and then lands a big spinning back kick to the chest. (Rd 2 - 02:00) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Oshiro is starting to move noticeably more slowly now. (Rd 2 - 01:50) Oshiro hits a couple of minor left hands, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Oshiro closes the distance, obviously looking to strike. (Rd 2 - 01:23) Gevor may have been setting up to shoot, but Oshiro aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 01:23) A jab lands from Oshiro, but finds nothing but air with a big right. (Rd 2 - 01:01) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left. (Rd 2 - 00:44) Oshiro lands a jab and then hits Gevor with a straight right. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Oshiro lands a left hand and then catches Gevor with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 00:06) Oshiro lands a jab and then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Oshiro doesn't look like he has much left in the tank. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Oshiro took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Oshiro ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 3 - 04:45) Oshiro steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 04:45) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a spinning back kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Gevor wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking. (Rd 3 - 04:33) Oshiro uses a left jab, but Gevor dodges the leg kick that follows. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Gevor appeared to be going for a takedown, but Oshiro took the initiative first. (Rd 3 - 04:12) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 3 - 03:51) Oshiro fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Gevor with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:33) Oshiro can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Gevor with a body kick. (Rd 3 - 03:13) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Gevor, but Oshiro was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Oshiro can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Oshiro steps in and looks to unleash. (Rd 3 - 02:53) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Gevor, but Oshiro was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 3 - 02:53) Oshiro lands a jab and then hits Gevor with a leg kick. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Gevor shoots in for a takedown. (Rd 3 - 02:36) Gevor gets the takedown! Oshiro pulls guard. (Rd 3 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round. (Rd 3 - 02:24) Gevor fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 3 - 02:05) Oshiro tries to pull Gevor in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Oshiro seems to be fighting against exhaustion. (Rd 3 - 01:52) Time slips away as Gevor successfully keeps Oshiro stuck against the ground. (Rd 3 - 01:26) The clock runs down as Oshiro is being smothered against the ground by Gevor. (Rd 3 - 01:02) Gevor smothers Oshiro with his body by pushing forward and down. (Rd 3 - 00:25) Gevor lies on top of Oshiro, basically smothering him. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Oshiro took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Gevor needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 4 - 04:55) Gevor shoots in, looking for a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Gevor couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Oshiro hops in place on the other. (Rd 4 - 04:55) Gevor can't get Oshiro down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:43) Oshiro is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing. (Rd 4 - 04:27) Gevor uses dirty boxing to punish Oshiro while he is pressed up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Smothered against the cage, Oshiro is trapped there, unable to get free. (Rd 4 - 04:09) Gevor and Oshiro remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches. (Rd 4 - 03:03) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center. (Rd 4 - 02:50) Oshiro throws a quick punch but doesn't land. (Rd 4 - 02:45) With a clear opportunity, Gevor is able to move in fast and clinch with Oshiro. (Rd 4 - 02:36) Gevor hits Oshiro with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling. (Rd 4 - 02:17) Gevor uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Oshiro. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Gevor tries to wrestle Oshiro backward and up against the cage. (Rd 4 - 02:01) Oshiro ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:49) Gevor pins Oshiro up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head. (Rd 4 - 01:32) Gevor smothers Oshiro against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage. (Rd 4 - 01:21) Gevor smothers Oshiro against the cage and stomps down on his foot. (Rd 4 - 01:13) Showing his ability to control opponents, Gevor smothers Oshiro against the cage. (Rd 4 - 01:13) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing. (Rd 4 - 00:08) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Gevor is wearing Oshiro down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight. (Rd 4 - 00:08) They exchange short punches to the body until the round ends. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Gevor, but only a 10-9. (Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Gevor winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins! (Rd 5 - 04:46) Oshiro confidently comes in closer. (Rd 5 - 04:46) Oshiro lands a left hand and then catches Gevor with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 04:22) Gevor appeared to be going for a takedown, but Oshiro took the initiative first. (Rd 5 - 04:22) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Gevor. (Rd 5 - 04:07) Taking a few gulps of breath, Gevor is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch. (Rd 5 - 03:53) Oshiro connects with a nice jab and then catches Gevor with a right roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 5 - 03:44) Oshiro looks exhausted. (Rd 5 - 03:35) There's a takedown attempt from Gevor. (Rd 5 - 03:35) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Oshiro is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 5 - 03:29) Gevor fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Gevor attempts to pass guard. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Oshiro can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Gevor at half guard. (Rd 5 - 02:02) Gevor punches down at Oshiro, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Gevor begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 5 - 01:33) Oshiro can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Gevor gains side control. (Rd 5 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining. (Rd 5 - 00:51) Gevor is trying to move from side control to mount. (Rd 5 - 00:51) He doesn't get the mount, but only because Oshiro rolled over and gave up his back instead. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Gevor attempts to complete a rear naked choke. (Rd 5 - 00:20) Oshiro defends himself well against the choke. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Gevor, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Gregory C. James scores the contest as 48-47 to Gevor. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has scored it 48-46 Oshiro. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Millhouse Twain: 48-47 Oshiro. (Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by split decision, is Haranobu Oshiro! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Haranobu Oshiro moves into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Haranobu Oshiro defeats Artak Gevor (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Haranobu Oshiro gives a name-check to everyone at Way of the Crane's Beak, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Gevor for a tough fight. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (13-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Underdog: +350) vs. "The Mack Attack" Petey Mack (13-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -500) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal goes head to head with 'The Mack Attack' Petey Mack. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Marianne Froth, and Johnny Beerbohm. (Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway! (Rd 1 - 04:52) Mack sets up a nice takedown attempt. (Rd 1 - 04:52) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Rekdal is left on his back pulling guard. (Rd 1 - 04:46) Mack throws some minor strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:18) In guard, Mack begins working to pass to side control. (Rd 1 - 04:18) Mack gets past, but Rekdal stops him at half guard. (Rd 1 - 03:41) Mack unloads with big right hands, but Rekdal is able to deal with most of them. (Rd 1 - 03:23) Mack pounds away on Rekdal, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 1 - 03:03) In half guard, Mack throws a couple of punches designed to keep Rekdal guessing. (Rd 1 - 02:39) Mack throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:14) Mack fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage. (Rd 1 - 01:58) Mack pounds away, but Rekdal isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Mack begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position. (Rd 1 - 01:39) Mack is too skilled for Rekdal, passing half guard and gaining side control. (Rd 1 - 00:36) Mack uses side control to hit a knee just above the hip. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Mack pounds away with elbows but doesn't really do a great deal of damage. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a fun round to watch. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Mack, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway! (Rd 2 - 04:46) Rekdal can't connect with a jab, but then catches Mack with a beautiful right kick to the head. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Retreating, Mack looks punch-drunk...he may be in big trouble! He is covering up as best as he can, but is very unsteady on his feet! (Rd 2 - 04:41) Rekdal lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Mack partially blocked it! (Rd 2 - 04:37) A big head kick catches Mack above the ear, down he goes! (Rd 2 - 04:22) Rekdal knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Mack, looking to finish him off by raining down punches! (Rd 2 - 04:22) Rekdal pounds away with right hands and Mack is having trouble doing anything about it! (Rd 2 - 04:22) Referee Leo Behan jumps in and saves Mack from taking any more shots! (Rd 2 - 04:03) 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal takes the win by TKO! (Rd 2 - 04:03) Into the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Thorbjorn Rekdal. Official Result: 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal defeats 'The Mack Attack' Petey Mack (TKO (Strikes) in 0:57 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Fantastic. Post-Fight: Thorbjorn Rekdal thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Thorbjorn Rekdal says that being in such a fantastic fight was a huge rush and that he is glad to both get the win and entertain the fans. CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Joaquim "Assassino Silencioso" Fontes (29-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -430) vs. Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (12-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Spokane, Washington, Underdog: +340) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Joaquim 'Assassino Silencioso' Fontes goes up against Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the last sixteen of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Marianne Froth. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins! (Rd 1 - 04:51) Fontes throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Alleyne shoots in hard and fast for a takedown. (Rd 1 - 04:31) Fontes cannot stop the takedown and only catches Alleyne in half guard. (Rd 1 - 04:22) Alleyne throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 1 - 04:04) Fontes gets some separation and tries to scramble for position. (Rd 1 - 04:04) There wasn't enough separation though, Alleyne is able to catch him and secure side control. (Rd 1 - 03:42) Alleyne pounds away, but Fontes calmly deals with them. (Rd 1 - 03:26) Fontes tries to move to guard, but Alleyne doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 03:09) Alleyne throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:47) Alleyne throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 02:22) Fontes tries to move to guard, but Alleyne doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 02:09) Alleyne pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 1 - 01:56) Fontes tries to move to guard, but Alleyne doesn't allow it. (Rd 1 - 01:36) Alleyne pounds away but Fontes deals with the blows fairly easily. (Rd 1 - 01:24) Fontes tries to pull guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 1 - 01:13) Alleyne throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath. (Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 1 - 00:54) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up. (Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab is wide from Fontes, but then he catches Alleyne with a right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:29) Fontes seems to be the aggressor. (Rd 1 - 00:20) Fontes looks to sweep a leg out from under Alleyne so as to take him down with a trip. (Rd 1 - 00:20) An outside leg trip sweeps Alleyne down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard! (Rd 1 - 00:06) Fontes tries to break the guard of Alleyne, perhaps looking for a leglock opportunity. (Rd 1 - 00:06) Alleyne stops Fontes from applying it by keeping him tightly in guard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one. (Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Alleyne, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Fontes, the heavy favourite, would not have expected the first round to go like that; he looks a little dazed. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:53) Fontes confidently comes in closer. (Rd 2 - 04:53) It looked like we were about to see Alleyne try and get some grappling started, but Fontes was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 2 - 04:53) A punch from Fontes fails to land. (Rd 2 - 04:44) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Fontes timed it well and moved in to start a clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Fontes attempts a trip to put Alleyne on the ground. (Rd 2 - 04:30) Alleyne blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Alleyne is looking to muscle Fontes back against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:18) Fontes ends up backed against the cage. (Rd 2 - 04:01) Alleyne tries to use dirty boxing against Fontes, but his opponent's wrestling skills prevent any damage from happening. (Rd 2 - 03:44) Alleyne tries to use some dirty boxing, but Fontes uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage. (Rd 2 - 03:28) Fontes waits for Alleyne to try and throw some strikes and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Alleyne wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes. (Rd 2 - 03:09) Fontes hits a left hand, but Alleyne avoids a big right. (Rd 2 - 03:01) Alleyne gets hold of Fontes without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 02:55) Alleyne has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Fontes down. (Rd 2 - 02:55) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! He gets side control of it! (Rd 2 - 02:38) Alleyne unloads with right hands, but doesn't do a great deal of damage. (Rd 2 - 02:22) Fontes tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 2 - 02:05) Alleyne throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Alleyne blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 2 - 01:27) Alleyne pounds away, but Fontes isn't troubled by the strikes. (Rd 2 - 01:09) Alleyne blocks Fontes as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round. (Rd 2 - 00:55) Alleyne fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves. (Rd 2 - 00:33) Alleyne blocks Fontes as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 2 - 00:14) Alleyne pounds away on Fontes, landing a few clean shots but not many. (Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Alleyne took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Alleyne ahead 20-18. Round 3 Quote (Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins! (Rd 3 - 04:53) The two fighters clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:53) Fontes wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch. (Rd 3 - 04:47) Fontes tries to use a trip takedown. (Rd 3 - 04:47) An excellent outside leg trip sees Alleyne get thrown to the mat and Fontes has no problem getting side control. (Rd 3 - 04:35) Fontes throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Fontes tries to grab a leg to prepare Alleyne for a kneebar. (Rd 3 - 04:07) Alleyne blocks it. (Rd 3 - 03:45) Fontes blocks Alleyne as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 3 - 03:27) Fontes starts trying to work to go from side control to mount. (Rd 3 - 03:27) He goes for the mount but Alleyne starts a scramble for position. (Rd 3 - 03:13) Somehow, the scramble leaves Alleyne under the north-south control of Fontes. (Rd 3 - 02:55) Moving around, Fontes slides into side control. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Fontes attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Alleyne. (Rd 3 - 02:38) Alleyne stops Fontes from hooking a leg. (Rd 3 - 02:02) Alleyne struggles and gets half guard. (Rd 3 - 01:46) In half guard, Fontes begins working to get side control. (Rd 3 - 01:46) He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt. (Rd 3 - 01:15) Fontes blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard. (Rd 3 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 3 - 00:57) Fontes throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath. (Rd 3 - 00:28) Fontes pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows. (Rd 3 - 00:11) Alleyne tries to transition to full guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Fontes, 10-9 on my card. (Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Alleyne up 29-28 on my scorecard. Round 4 Quote (Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins! (Rd 4 - 04:51) Alleyne aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple. (Rd 4 - 04:51) A jab is wide from Fontes, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 04:47) Without taking too much damage, Alleyne is able to clinch with Fontes. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Getting a good grip, Alleyne appears to be looking to wrestle toward a takedown. (Rd 4 - 04:38) Alleyne uses his wrestling skills to deliver a belly-to-belly suplex and get side control. (Rd 4 - 04:22) Alleyne unloads with some right hands, but Fontes deals with them comfortably. (Rd 4 - 04:06) Alleyne blocks an attempt to pull guard. (Rd 4 - 03:49) Alleyne fires away with punches, but Fontes doesn't take any undue damage. (Rd 4 - 03:29) Alleyne blocks Fontes as he tries a transition to guard. (Rd 4 - 03:09) Alleyne fires off a few punches as he catches his breath. (Rd 4 - 02:50) Fontes tries to move to guard, but Alleyne doesn't allow it. (Rd 4 - 02:35) Alleyne unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage. (Rd 4 - 02:19) Fontes tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it. (Rd 4 - 02:04) Alleyne pounds away on Fontes but doesn't do much damage. (Rd 4 - 01:45) Fontes tries to pull guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt. (Rd 4 - 01:31) Alleyne punches down at Fontes, but they are easily taken on the gloves. (Rd 4 - 01:07) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up. (Rd 4 - 01:07) For the first time, Fontes is starting to breathe a little heavier. (Rd 4 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round. (Rd 4 - 00:52) Alleyne may have been aiming to get in close, but Fontes aggressively took the initiative. (Rd 4 - 00:52) A jab is wide from Fontes, but then he scores with a right cross. (Rd 4 - 00:34) Fontes can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right. (Rd 4 - 00:20) Fontes throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either. (Rd 4 - 00:10) With a clear opportunity, Alleyne is able to move in fast and clinch with Fontes. (Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four. (Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Alleyne took that round, 10-9 on my score card. (Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Fontes realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win. Round 5 Quote (Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round! (Rd 5 - 04:51) Setting it up with excellent timing, Alleyne comes forward and shoots for the takedown. (Rd 5 - 04:51) The takedown is successful, Fontes couldn't quite stay on his feet. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Fontes winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Alleyne pressing onto him. (Rd 5 - 04:51) Fontes has yet to stop a single takedown from the four he has faced. (Rd 5 - 04:44) Alleyne smothers Fontes up against the cage wall. (Rd 5 - 04:15) Fontes is controlled against the cage wall, unable to shift Alleyne off of him. (Rd 5 - 03:42) Alleyne tries to smother Fontes against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough. (Rd 5 - 03:33) Fontes hits Alleyne with a few weak strikes to the back. (Rd 5 - 03:07) Alleyne smothers Fontes up against the cage wall. (Rd 5 - 02:38) Alleyne tries to control Fontes against the cage, but finds it a struggle. (Rd 5 - 02:30) Fontes hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage. (Rd 5 - 02:03) Alleyne tries to smother Fontes against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough. (Rd 5 - 01:57) Fontes, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Referee Kyle Crisp decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them. (Rd 5 - 01:32) Alleyne is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Fontes looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Alleyne lands a left hand. (Rd 5 - 01:22) Fontes hits a left hand, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 5 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round. (Rd 5 - 00:59) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Alleyne, but Fontes was more aggressive and took the initiative. (Rd 5 - 00:59) Fontes uses a left jab, but the following leg kick misses. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:39) Fontes manages to get control of the clinch. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Fontes looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip. (Rd 5 - 00:30) Fontes doesn't get the trip, Alleyne instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple. (Rd 5 - 00:18) Getting underhooks, Alleyne looks for a takedown. (Rd 5 - 00:18) The underhooks are used to set up a trip, Fontes is left on his back under side control! (Rd 5 - 00:06) Alleyne unloads with some right hands, but Fontes deals with them comfortably. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The fight comes to an end as the time limit expires. (Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Alleyne, but only a 10-9. (Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores. (Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 49-46. (Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne wins by unanimous decision! (Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne advances in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne defeats Joaquim 'Assassino Silencioso' Fontes (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average. Post-Fight: Dwayne Alleyne gives a name-check to everyone at Bear Pit, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Talking about causing such an upset, Dwayne Alleyne says that being labelled a heavy underdog hurt his pride and helped spur him on in the fight. CO-MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. Buddy Garner (18-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -860) vs. Joey "Hands" Valdez (12-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Mexico City, Mexico, Underdog: +680) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Buddy Garner battles Joey 'Hands' Valdez in the CTC Middleweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go! (Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves. (Rd 1 - 04:50) Garner shoots in hard and fast on Valdez. (Rd 1 - 04:50) He has the takedown! Valdez pulls guard. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Garner seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity. (Rd 1 - 04:40) Loosening the guard, Garner is able to secure a leg and apply a toe hold, Valdez has to tap! (Rd 1 - 04:12) Buddy Garner takes the win by submission! (Rd 1 - 04:12) Buddy Garner advances in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: Buddy Garner defeats Joey 'Hands' Valdez (Submission (Toe Hold) in 0:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good. Post-Fight: Buddy Garner thanks everyone connected to Team Desire for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. MAIN EVENT CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT VS. "The Islander" Neil Napier (20-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Oahu, Hawaii, Favorite: -300) vs. Ashley "The Tiger" Ballard (16-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Houston, Texas, Underdog: +250) Round 1 Quote (Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Islander' Neil Napier goes head to head with Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard in the CTC Middleweight division. (Rd 1 - 05:00) A last sixteen spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs. (Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Christian Maugham. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Gregory C. James, and Reginald Wodehouse. (Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins! (Rd 1 - 05:00) Napier doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Ballard comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Napier lands a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:54) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a leg kick. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Ballard initiates an exchange of strikes. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Napier misses with a left hand in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Ballard opens Napier up with a feint. (Rd 1 - 04:35) Ballard doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Ballard comes forward, walking down Napier. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Napier lands two left hands in the exchange. (Rd 1 - 04:17) Ballard can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right hand to the body. (Rd 1 - 04:01) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage. (Rd 1 - 03:38) Ballard throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Napier is equal to all of them. (Rd 1 - 03:21) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Napier hits a left jab but comes up short on a body kick. (Rd 1 - 03:21) Ballard hits a left jab and also hits a crunching kick to the thigh. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Napier appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ballard took the initiative first. (Rd 1 - 02:57) Ballard hits a left jab and then hits Napier with a straight right. (Rd 1 - 02:38) Ballard can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a low kick to the legs. (Rd 1 - 02:33) Napier is able to grab Ballard. (Rd 1 - 02:24) We go past the halfway point of this round. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Napier tries to take Ballard down. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Ballard, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 1 - 02:24) Ballard doesn't get away with it, referee Christian Maugham sees it and gives a verbal warning! (Rd 1 - 02:24) Napier is trying to force Ballard into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 02:24) Napier manages it and now controls Ballard by the back of the head. (Rd 1 - 02:05) Using the clinch, Napier hits a big elbow to the face of Ballard. (Rd 1 - 01:54) Ballard tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 01:30) Using the clinch, Napier hits an elbow to the face, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 1 - 01:16) Ballard tries to wrestle free of the Muay Thai clinch, but cannot. (Rd 1 - 00:49) Using the clinch, Napier hits an elbow to the face, but couldn't generate a lot of power behind it. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Ballard finally escapes the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 1 - 00:34) Napier is limping noticeably. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Napier lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered. (Rd 1 - 00:25) Ballard can't connect with a jab, but then catches Napier with a crunching right hook. (Rd 1 - 00:13) Ballard throws a one-two, but Napier was equal to it. (Rd 1 - 00:04) With a clear opportunity, Napier is able to move in fast and clinch with Ballard. (Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires. (Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Ballard. Round 2 Quote (Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins! (Rd 2 - 04:51) Ballard fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick. (Rd 2 - 04:47) Without taking too much damage, Napier is able to clinch with Ballard. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Napier tries to get Ballard into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 04:41) Ballard can't fight it off and ends up caught. (Rd 2 - 04:24) From the Muay Thai clinch, Ballard eats an elbow. (Rd 2 - 04:15) Napier tries a knee strike but doesn't connect, but Ballard isn't able to get free of the clinch either. (Rd 2 - 03:52) Napier keeps control of the clinch despite missing a knee strike. (Rd 2 - 03:25) From the Muay Thai clinch, Ballard eats a big elbow. (Rd 2 - 03:25) Ballard looks to have been cut under his eye. (Rd 2 - 03:14) Napier tries a knee strike, but Ballard blocks it and wrestles his way out of the Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Both fighters move in and engage. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Napier scores with a jab but misses with a right hand. (Rd 2 - 02:40) Ballard uses a left jab and also scores with a scything kick to the legs. (Rd 2 - 02:17) Ballard lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses. (Rd 2 - 02:02) Ballard can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body. (Rd 2 - 01:52) Napier gets hold of Ballard without taking too much damage. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Napier looks for a trip takedown. (Rd 2 - 01:46) Ballard, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown! (Rd 2 - 01:46) The referee somehow managed to not spot that bit of cheating! (Rd 2 - 01:46) Napier keeps Ballard up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp. (Rd 2 - 01:38) Showing his ability to control opponents, Napier smothers Ballard against the cage. (Rd 2 - 01:38) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Napier is trying to force Ballard into a Muay Thai clinch. (Rd 2 - 00:29) Napier achieves it, Ballard could not fight out of it. (Rd 2 - 00:09) Using the clinch, Napier blasts Ballard with a destructive elbow strike! Ballard is knocked out! (Rd 2 - 00:01) 'The Islander' Neil Napier takes the win by knock out! (Rd 2 - 00:01) Neil Napier books a last sixteen spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament. Official Result: 'The Islander' Neil Napier defeats Ashley 'The Tiger' Ballard (Knock Out (Elbow) in 4:59 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great. Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Neil Napier praises his team at Halvorsen's, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Attendance: 1,109 Gate Reciepts: $109,791 Sponsorship: $42,388 Ad Revenue: $1,665,376 Merchandise: $5,652 Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $145,187) Winner Pay Loser Pay Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay) Neil Napier $29,290 Ashley Ballard $14,917 FotN: Both: $10,000 Buddy Garner $27,861 Joey Valdez $2,144 SotN: Garner: $5,000 Perf: Garner: $5,000 Dwayne Alleyne $2,858 Joaquim Fontes $5,042 Thorbjorn Rekdal $9,028 Petey Mack $9,286 Perf: Both: $5,000 Haranobu Oshiro $16,433 Artak Gevor $1,810 Thais Antonio Taffarel $11,786 Tora Mizwar $4,588 KotN: Taffarel: $5,000 Kei Sakakibara $2,564 Reggie Barbera $1,679 Shaun Dico $2,928 Snuffy Fontana $2,973 Drug Testing: $9,008 Production: $38,646 Profit: $1,630,366 Critical Rating: 76% Commercial Rating: 87% Popularity Changes Region Popularity Change Popularity After Show Canada +4.0% 29.5% (Low Level National) USA +4.4% 41.6% (Mid Level National) UK +4.0% 99.2% (High Level Regional) Europe +2.2% 15.1% (Low Level National) Australia +2.5% 93.8% (High Level Regional) Japan +3.2% 29.8% (Low Level National) Asia +2.2% 12.4% (Low Level National) Russia +1.5% 93.2% (High Level Regional) Mexico +2.2% 9.4% (Low Level National) South America +3.6% 23.8% (Low Level National) Central America +1.5% 94.8% (High Level Regional) Africa +1.5% 91.2% (High Level Regional) News - Canadian Tournament Combat has risen to Mid Level National on the Blurcat scale. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Tomoji Takaoka has started training at J1 Circle as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight against Taroemon Abukara. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term, and is rumoured to be impressed with their boxing coaching. - CTC Featherweight fighter Jason Dalglish has been awarded a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. - CTC Womens Flyweight fighter Clare Peyton has begun training at Dungeon LA, as she prepares for whatever is in store for her after the championship tournaments. She will be backed by the team for her next fight, and could stick around if things go well. She is hoping the team will help her improve her ground and pound abilities. TOURNAMENT BRACKET Other Promotions Shows None Predictions None Confirmed Fights For CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round (Round of 16) Matthew Dean vs. Atsutane Akera Adam White vs. Heiji Endo Carlos da Guia vs. Bill Brown Braulio Moura vs. Sutton Ripley Dwayne Alleyne vs. Neil Napier Thorbjorn Rekdal vs. Shaun Dico Kei Sakakibara vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel Haranobu Oshiro vs. Buddy Garner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CageRage Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 News And Happenings - Monday, Week 1, June - Friday, Week 1 July 2003 News - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 112, and Yevgeni Sipatov tested positive for TRT following his loss to Alan Kendall. He will be suspended for a year by the athletic commission, and has been fired by CTC. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 113, and all fighters tested clean. - The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 114, and all fighters tested clean. - CTC Featherweight fighter Li-Kong Ho is now training at Tai Sheng Men Society, following his defeat to Lamont Banner. He will be backed by the team for his next fight, but will not be staying long-term, as he just wants to keep his training methods fresh and interesting. - CTC Lightweight fighter Helio will no longer be training with Brazilian Estrela Academy following a bust-up with fellow member Branco. No details have been given, but we have heard that a heated verbal confrontation ended with Helio storming out. - CTC Welterweight fighter Bussho Maruyama has left Tiger Claw Academy. Although he enjoyed a lot of success with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and it is now time to move on. - CTC Middleweight fighter Ramon da Silva Ramos has left Combat Team Curitiba following his TKO loss to Bill Brown. Although neither team has commented, sources say that Ramos will be looking elsewhere for training as he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Pai Cheng will be training with Dojo of Zui Quan as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Kanezane Fujii. He is enjoying being challenged with new training methods, and thinks the team will give him the mental edge he needs. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Donnie Wang is now training with Tiger Claw Academy as he prepares for his CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Waly da Cunha. He is staying with the team on a temporary basis only, and is looking to improve his ground game. - CTC Welterweight fighter Will Kane will no longer be training at Bulldog Gym following his knock out loss to Ichisake Miyagi. Sources say that the loss left him feeling he needed a different approach in training. - CTC Welterweight fighter Simon Vine is now training at Strike Force as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Bobby Brubaker. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term, and is looking to improve his striking heading into the fight. - CTC Middleweight fighter Wederson de Oliveira is no longer training with Strike Force following his knock out loss to Adam White. He has decided that it's time to go elsewhere as the new environment and approach might invigorate him. - CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Sayoko Ebisawa will be training with Flying Daggers as she prepares for the next step in her journey following the championship tournaments. She is enjoying being challenged by new and interesting training methods, and is looking to improve her striking game a lot. - CTC Welterweight fighter Fukusaburo Hirano will no longer be training with Top Team Japan following his decision loss to Templeton Crumb. The loss left him feeling as though he needs a new and different approach to training. - CTC Middleweight fighter Kojuro Kudo will no longer be training with Way of the Crane's Beak following his TKO loss to Carlos da Guia. The loss left him feeling the need to move on in order to shake up his training. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Abe Locks has left American Cage Fighters following his submission loss to Hanley Polter. Locke feels he needs to look elsewhere for training as he feels he needs a different approach. - CTC Middleweight fighter Snuffy Fontana has left Leamington Spa Muay Thai following his decision loss to Shaun Dico. He decided he would benefit from going elsewhere to train and that a new environment and approach might invigorate him. - CTC Welterweight fighter Vikram Sithalayan has left Bulldog Gym. Despite enjoying success while with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary and he needs to keep his training methods fresh. - CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Temperance McCoy is now training with Femme Fatale Fighting as she prepares for her CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round fight with Hanako Shimizu. She will be backed by the team for the fight, and may stick around if things go well. She is in particular looking to improve her ground game. - CTC Welterweight fighter Will Kane is now training with Rob Baines Fighting as he prepares for his next fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is enjoying being challenged with fresh training methods, and joined the team because of their wrestling coaching. - CTC Middleweight fighter Braulio Moura will no longer be training with Brazilian Estrela Academy. Despite enjoying success with the team, the arrangement was always going to be temporary, and now is the time to move on. - CTC Welterweight fighter Ikku Funaki will no longer be training with Dragon's Lair Gym following his decision loss to Vikram Sithalayan. The loss has left him feeling like he needs to take a different approach to his training. - CTC Middleweight fighter Buddy Garner will no longer be training with Team Desire. Although he experienced success with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary with no consideration given to making it a long-term alliance. - CTC Middleweight fighter Petey Mack has left Evolution MMA following his TKO loss to Thorbjorn Rekdal. The loss left him feeling that he needed to seek a new approach to his training. - CTC Middleweight fighter Matthew Dean has left Halvorsen's. Despite enjoying success with the team, it was always meant to be a temporary arrangement, and he is keen to keep his training methods fresh and interesting by moving elsewhere. - CTC Middleweight fighter Yaichiro Takahama will no longer be training at Tiger Claw Academy following his knock out loss to Sutton Ripley. The loss left him feeling the need to shake up his training, and hopefully reinvigorate himself by going elsewhere. - CTC Middleweight fighter Artak Gevor will no longer be training with Euro Team Thunder following his decision loss to Haranobu Oshiro. He has decided he would benefit from going to train elsewhere, and that a new approach might invigorate him. - CTC Welterweight fighter Templeton Crumb is now training at Euro Team Thunder as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Julio Regueiro. He is not expected to remain with the team long-term, and is looking to improve his wrestling going into the fight. - CTC Welterweight fighter Bussho Maruyama is now training at Top Team Japan as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Ichisake Miyagi. He joined the team in order to shake up his training methods, but is not expected to remain long-term. - CTC Cruiserweight fighter Collins Lundie is now training with Impact MMA as he prepares for his next fight. He will be backed by the team for that fight, and may stick around if things go well. He wanted to join Impact MMA so he could sharpen his wrestling abilities. - CTC Middleweight fighter Buddy Garner is now training at Evolution MMA as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Haranobu Oshiro. He is not expected to remain there long-term, and is looking to improve his striking while with the team. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Murilo Satinho is now training at Brazilian Estrela Academy as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight championship Tournament Fourth Round fight with Fritz Phipps. He will be backed by the team for the fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is enjoying being challenged with fresh training methods, and feels this will lead to a victory in his next bout. - CTC Welterweight fighter Fukusaburo Hirano is now training at Dragon's Lair Gym as he prepares for his next fight. This is expected to be a long-term arrangement that will see him at the team for the forseeable future. - CTC Middleweight fighter Matthew Dean is now training at American Cage Fighters as he prepares for his CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight against Atsutane Akera. He is expected to be with the team on a temporary basis only, but is hoping to improve his striking game while there. - CTC Heavyweight fighter Sanraku Kawabata is now training at J1 Circle as he prepares for his next fight. He is not expected to stay with the team long-term, but is looking to improve his striking while he's there. - CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Kiyomori Sanda is now training at Tiger Claw Academy as he trains for his next fight. He is staying with the team on a temporary basis, and joined them because of their reputation of improving their fighters submission skills. Other Promotions Shows American Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Derek South vs. Rupert Dreck KO of the Night: Harv Dennis (vs. Gaby Corrales) Submission of the Night: Lawrence Herringbone (vs. Big Magic) Performance Bonus: Bonzo Anstruther vs. Britt Dickering European Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 1, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Daniil Skala vs. Shane Gilchrist KO of the Night: Daniil Skala (vs. Shane Gilchrist) Submission of the Night: Tikhon Diev (vs. Sebastian Pardo) KDM FC TakeDown TV 1: Liou vs. Tseng (Friday, Week 1, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Shawn McCarthy vs. Chen Ryan KO of the Night: Maricel Liou (vs. Lin Tseng) Submission of the Night: Goncalves Cassaro (vs. Noel Lee) Performance Bonus: Anne Yoo (vs. Soo Gwon) Performance Bonus: Park Wu (vs. Scotty Griffiths) South American Large Local Show (Friday, Week 2, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Guilherme de Barros vs. Sebastian Souza KO of the Night: Guilherme de Barros (vs. Sebastian Souza) Submission of the Night: Grande Silveira (vs. Paulo Roberto Bezerra) American Large Local Show (Monday, Week 3, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Saul Cervantes vs. Colin McCoffee KO of the Night: Ricky Heath (vs. Maz Marlinspike) Submission of the Night: John Draper (vs. Darius Best) Canadian Large Local Show (Monday, Week 3, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Silvio Leite vs. Kleber Pereira KO of the Night: Devery St. Pierre (vs. Joe Pelham) Submission of the Night: Silvio Leite (vs. Kleber Pereira) Performance Bonus: Jurg Lewandowski vs. Gonzalo Ramos Asian Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 3, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Teeratep Nutnum vs. Bhumibol Ektawatkul KO of the Night: Solomon Salas (vs. Paddy McNamara) Submission of the Night: Moon An (vs. Maricel Huang) Japanese Large Local Show (Monday, Week 4, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Sinali Shomen vs. Hatsu Nishijima KO of the Night: Marcos Maciel (vs. Inejiro Chiba) Submission of the Night: Ryosei Sakamoto (vs. Takesi Yanagimoto) SIGMA: Tariverdiev vs. Rachal (Saturday, Week 4, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Mariusz Nowak vs. Nathan Ronald KO of the Night: Katsunosuki Nakata (vs. Andrew Rush) Submission of the Night: Mariusz Nowak (vs. Nathan Ronald) ALPHA-1: Howles vs. Silvers (Saturday, Week 4, June 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Jethro Munter vs. Pete Shilton KO of the Night: Toby Dingleberry (vs. Logan Sky) Submission of the Night: Ruben Rua (vs. Reynard Lachance) Performance Bonus: Jethro Munter vs. Pete Shilton Performance Bonus: Pierrepont Bergeron (vs. Vallis Michel) BCF: Kitson vs. Piquet (Saturday, Week 4, January 2003) Title Result: Curt Kitson Won The BCF Light Heavyweight Title Fight of the Night: Hardy Tristan vs. Keith Parker KO of the Night: Curt Kitson (vs. Leandro Piquet) Submission of the Night: Danko Jelavic (vs. Gavriil Sviridov) Canadian Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 4, January 2003) Title Result: None Fight of the Night: Hyun-Shik Lim vs. Arthur Franco KO of the Night: Henry Zachary (vs. Ilya Fedorov) Submission of the Night: Stefan Champion (vs. Alessandro Adauto) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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