Canadian Tournament Combat 5: The Default World Comes To Canada

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Round of 16 Schedule

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 115

Date: Friday, Week 1, July 2003

Tournament: CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Anthony LeToussier vs. Marlon John

Co-Main Event: Jin Katou vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 116

Date: Friday, Week 2, July 2003

Tournament: CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Pamela O'Neill vs. Stella Massey

Co-Main Event: Monica Masters vs. Setsuko Henmi

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 117

Date: Friday, Week 3, July 2003

Tournament: CTC Womens Flyweigth Championship Tournament Fourth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Daniela Sadorra vs. Nina Belle

Co-Main Event: April Watson vs. Jenny DeNeuve II

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 118

Date: Friday, Week 4, July 2003

Tournament: CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Luis Basora vs. Sean Morrison

Co-Main Event: Fiyero Lermontov vs. Motoki Hojo

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 119

Date: Friday, Week 1, August 2003

Tournament: CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Philip Ziskie vs. Yoshiro Makamori

Co-Main Event: Sammy Gaffigan vs. Snorri Gunnarsson

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 120

Date: Friday, Week 2, August 2003

Tournament: CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Tossapol Puangchan vs. Brian Claremont

Co-Main Event: Lito Alcala vs. Mitchell Bryan

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 121

Date: Friday, Week 3, August 2003

Tournament: CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Hiro Arai vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto

Co-Main Event: Mason Archer vs. Aleksander Ivanov

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 122

Date: Friday, Week 4, August 2003

Tournament: CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: James Foster vs. Stratos Papaioannou

Co-Main Event: Lefter Oktay vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 123

Date: Friday, Week 1, September 2003

Tournament: CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Hope Lehane vs. Shaunagh Stoltman

Co-Main Event: Alyson Arroway vs. Rosamaria Correa

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 124

Date: Friday, Week 2, September 2003

Tournament: CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Taroemon Abukara vs. Tomoji Takaoka

Co-Main Event: Ali Shivari vs. Teddy Glossop

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 125

Date: Friday, Week 3, September 2003

Tournament: CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Simon Vine vs. Bobby Brubaker

Co-Main Event: Julio Regueiro vs. Templeton Crumb

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 126

Date: Friday, Week 4, September 2003

Tournament: CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round

Number of Fights: 8

Main Event: Matthew Dean vs. Atsutane Akera

Co-Main Event: Adam White vs. Heiji Endo

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Friday, Week 1, July 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (17-4, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #91, Underdog: +350) vs. "The Punisher" Marlon John (17-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -500)

What better way to start off the round of 16 then with a trilogy fight off the back of one of the most explosive feuds in GAMMA history! Anthony LeToussier is an elite-level kick boxer with underated BJJ, especially defensively, and good takedown defence. He won by fourth round knock out over Dean Capers in the second round of the tournament, then lost by third round submission to Ken Peters in the third round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue after MacGregor Dare failed a drug test, before winning by first round knock out over Danny Akabaro in the fourth round of the tournament. Marlon John is blessed with a strong work ethic, and is a punishingly powerful wrestler, strong and quick, and with heavy hands as well. He won by fourth round TKO over Emerson Mori Nunes in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round Technical submission over Emil Karlsson in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Ranieri Fernanda in the fourth round of the tournament. Their first fight took place at GAMMA 22 with LeToussier winning by second round knock out, while John won by second round knock out at GAMMA 33. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Toby Sorkin vs. Ken Peters in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Tsunami" Jin Katou (25-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -500) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #49, Underdog: +350)

Jin Katou has incredible punching power as his main weapon, so much so that people often forget that he is an excellent wrestler, and has some submission skills as well. He has become famous for his warrior spirit, and will to win. He won by second round knock out over Leon Banks in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Murray O'Hare in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round technical submission over Michael Dali in the fourth round of the tournament. Jiroemon Hasegawa is a rugged fighter with a strong background in both wrestling and jiu-jitsu. He sometimes can have trouble with top quality strikers who can control distance as he has trouble getting them to the ground. He won by first round submission over Gavriil Sviridov in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Hyun-Shik Lim in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Andranik Paletilolu in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Terry Catt vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (26-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -500) vs. Faas "Evolution" Smit (40-17-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +350)

Tadamasa Yamada is the most popular fighter in Japan, and the greatest Light Heavyweight champion in ALPHA-1 history. A jiu-jitsu expert who also has developed very good kick boxing over the years as well. He is never flustered in the fight, approaching everything in a calm, measured manner. He won by first round knock out over Marcos Maciel in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Stephan de Winter in the third round of the tournament, before winning by sixth round TKO over Mike Watson in the fourth round of the tournament in what was possibly the best fight in CTC history. Faas Smit is a hard worker, who managed to rack up more than fifty fights before his 30th birthday. He is a jack-of-all-trades, better than average at most areas of the sport, but not really standing out in any one aspect. He won by Unanimous Decision over Flavio Alberto in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round TKO over Takesi Yanagimoto in the third round of the tournament, before losing by first round knock out to Rafael Van Der Moot in the fourth round of the tournament, but has been allowed to continue after Van Der Moot failed a drug test. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Niko Soldo vs. Datsakorn Pratoomwong in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (35-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -320) vs. "The Scourge of Europe" Nicolai Mickiewicz (25-6, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +250)

Zvonimir Asanovic brings truly elite kick-boxing skills to MMA, and is one of the most successful men in the sport thanks to his precise counter-striking. He is famous for his deadly head kicks, and holds to record for knockouts from that strike. He won by second round knock out over Makhak Kirakosyan in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Daniil Skala in the third round of the tournament. before winning by first round TKO over Washi Shiganori in the fourth round of the tournament. Nicolai Mickiewicz is a powerful wrestler, who is virtually unstoppable thanks to a combination of a granite chin and great ground defence. He has been defeated a few times, but never finished. He won by Unanimous Decision over Leadro Piquet in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Rupert Dreck in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Joshua Hope in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nilton Fantoni vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (22-2-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -630) vs. Datsakorn "Lefty" Pratoomwong (8-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #143, Underdog: +500)

Niko Soldo is an ultra-powerful, high level kick boxer, and was SIGMA Light Heavyweight champion from their very first show until he left to join CTC, except for a brief hiccup after his defeat to Matti Kurri. He has the great striking you'd expect from a kick boxer, but is an under-rated grappler as well, and even has a couple submission wins on his record. He won by second round knock out over Joel Mankin in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Shane Gilchrist in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Osamu Dan in the fourth round of the tournament. Datsakorn Pratoomwong is a southpaw who hits hard, and is a versatile striker thanks to his Kung Fu training. He won by Unanimous Decision over Raymond Rearden in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Linfield Ballard in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Markku Mikkola in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Valentin Tanayev in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tadamasa Yamada vs. Faas Smit in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Tornado" Terry Catt (14-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Favorite: -110) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (13-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Underdog: +100)

Terry Catt looks set to be one of the Light Heavyweight stars of the future. A good wrestler, he has also added a versatile range of other skills to his repertoire so that he's dangerous from anywhere in the fight. He won by first round knock out over Jasper Osmond in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Lawrence Herringbone in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Garry McSweegan in the fourth round of the tournament. Naozane Yamaguchiya is a powerhouse wrestler, who has one thing on his mind to flatten his opponent with a takedown, and pound on him until the referee stops the fight. He won by first round submission over Volker Herzog in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Tikhon Diev in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Sho Kitabatake in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jin Katou vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (14-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Favorite: -740) vs. "The Man of Steel" Ken Peters (13-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Underdog: +590)

Toby Sorkin is one of the few high-level American Judo competitors to make the switch to MMA. He has obvious grappling prowess from his background, augmented by his natural athletic ability, raw power, and sheer ability to annoy opponents and get under their skin. He won by second round submission over Zane Wybock in the second round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over William Harrison in the third round of the tournament, then winning by third round submission over Dag Kreuger in the fourth round of the tournament. Ken Peters is a Canadian wrestler known for his near-obsessive non-stop chasing of takedowns, the working from smothering top control to obtain decision victories. He is a very one-note fighter with little else in his arsenal. He won by Unanimous Decision over Stef Lomb in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Anthony LeToussier in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Junior Patinkin in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Anthony LeToussier vs. Marlon John in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Nilton Fantoni (13-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #29, Favorite: -800) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (11-3, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Underdog: +630)

Nilton Fantoni is a high-level fighter who combines elite Jiu-Jitsu skills with top quality grappling, and tops it all off by being a good athlete as well. His one weakness is his mediocre striking game. He won by second round submission over Jericho Stewart in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Kendall Tracey in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Affonso Villar in the fourth round of the tournament. Gyukudo Teshigahara is a powerful wrestler from Japan, who loves to put opponents on their back and smother them into defeat. His approach is safety first, but he possesses an element of danger from his heavy hands. He won by first round submission over Franjo Topic in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Elgar in the third round of the tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Roberto Aldez in the fourth round of the tournament, but he was allowed to continue in the tournament when Aldez decided to retire. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Anthony LeToussier (205 lbs) vs. Marlon John (205 lbs)

Jin Katou (205 lbs) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (205 lbs)

Tadamasa Yamada (205 lbs) vs. Faas Smit (205 lbs)

Zvonimir Asanovic (205 lbS) vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz (205 lbs)

Niko Soldo (205 lbs) vs. Datsakorn Pratoomwong (205 lbs)

Terry Catt (205 lbs) vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya (205 lbs)

Toby Sorkin (205 lbs) vs. Ken Peters (205 lbs)

Nilton Fantoni (205 lbs) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (205 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 115 Full Fight Card

LHW: Anthony LeToussier vs. Marlon John

LHW: Jin Katou vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa

LHW: Tadamasa Yamada vs. Faas Smit

LHW: Zvonimir Asanovic vs. Nicolai Mickiewicz

LHW: Niko Soldo vs. Datsakorn Pratoomwong

LHW: Terry Catt vs. Naozane Yamaguchiya

LHW: Toby Sorkin vs. Ken Peters

LHW: Nilton Fantoni vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara

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Friday, Week 1, July 2003

Live From Toronto, 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 LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Nilton Fantoni (13-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -800) vs. Gyukudo Teshigahara (11-3, 2-1 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +630)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Nilton Fantoni battles Gyukudo Teshigahara.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Teshigahara moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Fantoni fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Teshigahara with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Fantoni closes in on Teshigahara, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Fantoni throws a one-two, but Teshigahara was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Fantoni lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Teshigahara appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Fantoni took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Fantoni moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Teshigahara moves in and clinches.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Teshigahara is trying to muscle Fantoni up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Fantoni doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Fantoni looks to take Teshigahara down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Teshigahara has no answer to a great trip!

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Fantoni takes the back of Teshigahara directly off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Fantoni attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Teshigahara fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Fantoni blocks Teshigahara as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Fantoni attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Teshigahara fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Fantoni blocks Teshigahara as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Fantoni successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) With both hooks in, Fantoni tries to flatten Teshigahara out for the rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Fantoni gets the rear naked choke fully applied and Teshigahara has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 00:39) The winner, by submission, is Nilton Fantoni!

(Rd 1 - 00:39) Nilton Fantoni moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Nilton Fantoni defeats Gyukudo Teshigahara (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:21 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Nilton Fantoni praises his team at House of Pain, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Nilton Fantoni gives a show of respect to his opponent. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Toby "The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya" Sorkin (14-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -740) vs. "The Man of Steel" Ken Peters (13-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Markstay Warren, Ontario, Underdog: +590)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin fights 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) About to fight in front of a home crowd, Peters unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Sorkin doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Peters shoots in hard and fast on Sorkin.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Sorkin almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Peters has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Unable to complete the takedown, Peters instead pushes Sorkin up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Dropping down, Peters secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Sorkin is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Sorkin manages to fight off the takedown, eventually pulling his leg free and moving to the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Running his mouth, Sorkin trash talks his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Peters shoots in hard and fast on Sorkin.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) The takedown is successful, Sorkin pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Peters lies on top of Sorkin, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Peters smothers Sorkin with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Peters smothers Sorkin with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Sorkin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Peters off of him.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Time slips away as Peters successfully keeps Sorkin stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) In guard, Peters is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Sorkin is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Peters off of him.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Running his mouth, Sorkin trash talks his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Peters shoots in hard and fast on Sorkin.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Sorkin partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Peters has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Peters drives Sorkin up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Peters tries to take Sorkin down.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) The takedown is completed, Sorkin is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Peters.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There's a buzz in the air. I don't think many people expected Peters to start this well. Let's not forget that he is a heavy underdog in this fight.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Sorkin confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Sorkin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Peters with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Sorkin can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Peters comes in fast, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) The takedown is completed, Sorkin is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) The clock runs down as Sorkin is being smothered against the ground by Peters.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) The clock runs down as Sorkin is being smothered against the ground by Peters.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) For the moment Peters is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Sorkin tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Peters defends it.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) The clock runs down as Sorkin is being smothered against the ground by Peters.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Time slips away as Peters successfully keeps Sorkin stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Peters shoots in at speed, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Sorkin almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Peters holds the other.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Peters uses the position to drive Sorkin up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:19) Peters tries to maintain control, but Sorkin wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Peters ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a yawner of a round, and I think both fighters are now a bit frustrated.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Peters.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Peters ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Setting it up well, Peters shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Sorkin almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Peters has hold of one leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Peters uses the position to drive Sorkin up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Peters looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Sorkin works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Peters shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Peters gets hold of a leg but Sorkin remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Peters drives Sorkin up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:01) Peters tries to smother Sorkin against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Peters against the cage instead.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) Sorkin looks to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 3 - 03:33) He sweeps the leg and turns his hip, tossing Peters to the mat with a beautiful hip throw! He gets side control!

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Sorkin attempts an armbar.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Peters blocks it.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Sorkin tries to grab a leg to prepare Peters for a kneebar.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Peters stops Sorkin from hooking a leg.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Sorkin tries to ensnare Peters in a kneebar.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Peters fights off the kneebar attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Sorkin tries to lock Peters into a kimura.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Peters defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Sorkin attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Peters.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Peters stops Sorkin from hooking a leg.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Sorkin tries to grab a leg to prepare Peters for a kneebar.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Peters blocks it.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Sorkin tries to hook a leg and put a kneebar on Peters.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Peters stops Sorkin from hooking a leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:35) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Sorkin hits a left jab and then hits Peters with a beautiful right uppercut!

(Rd 3 - 00:26) He's down! Peters falls to the floor!

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Sorkin starts pounding away on Peters, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Sorkin starts unloading with massive rights and Peters is getting pasted!

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Referee Harry A. Bierce jumps in quickly as Peters has gone out!

(Rd 3 - 00:06) By knock out, the winner is Toby Sorkin!

(Rd 3 - 00:06) Toby Sorkin advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Toby 'The Judoka Who'll Choke Ya' Sorkin defeats 'The Man Of Steel' Ken Peters (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:54 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Toby Sorkin thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA 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 will fight anyone but that Niko Soldo in particular makes a lot of sense. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Tornado" Terry Catt (14-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Jersey City, New Jersey, Favorite: -110) vs. Naozane "Big Baby" Yamaguchiya (13-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +100)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Tornado' Terry Catt battling Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Yamaguchiya lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Catt hits two left jabs and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Yamaguchiya lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) A jab hits home from Catt and then he catches Yamaguchiya with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Catt closes in on Yamaguchiya, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) A jab hits home from Catt and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Shoulders hunched, Catt studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Yamaguchiya looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Catt simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Catt can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Yamaguchiya with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Catt connects with a jab, but Yamaguchiya avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Catt hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Catt confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Catt can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) That last strike may have hurt Yamaguchiya, he is backing away but looks punch-drunk!

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Catt throws a vicious right uppercut to try and finish Yamaguchiya, but he is just able to avoid it.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Catt lands a left jab, but Yamaguchiya evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Circling warily, Yamaguchiya is looking for a chance to shoot.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) A jab hits home from Catt and then he catches Yamaguchiya with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Yamaguchiya hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Catt can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Yamaguchiya with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Yamaguchiya moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Catt hits a left hand, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Yamaguchiya shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Catt pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Yamaguchiya keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Catt tries to pull Yamaguchiya in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Yamaguchiya lies on top of Catt, basically smothering him.

(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 Catt, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Catt can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Yamaguchiya appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Catt took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Catt throws a one-two, but Yamaguchiya was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Catt fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Yamaguchiya with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Catt lands two left hands, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) It looked like we were about to see Yamaguchiya try and get some grappling started, but Catt was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Catt connects with two left hands and then hits Yamaguchiya with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) Yamaguchiya backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Catt comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Yamaguchiya is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 2 - 03:20) Yamaguchiya eats a right hook and is barely able to stand anymore! The cage is the only reason he is still upright!

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Yamaguchiya somehow dodges a vicious overhand right.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Yamaguchiya circles back to the center, having gotten the time he needed to regain his wits somewhat.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) For the first time, Catt is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Catt moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Yamaguchiya, but Catt was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Catt can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Yamaguchiya with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Yamaguchiya is out! It's all over!

(Rd 2 - 02:48) 'The Tornado' Terry Catt takes the win by knock out!

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Terry Catt.

 

Official Result: 'The Tornado' Terry Catt defeats Naozane 'Big Baby' Yamaguchiya (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:12 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Terry Catt thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Terry Catt says that he is having an after-show winner's party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. This was a charismatic performance from a very good talker.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Gladiator" Niko Soldo (22-2-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Zadar, Croatia, Favorite: -630) vs. Datsakorn "Lefty" Pratoomwong (8-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +500)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo goes up against Datsakorn 'Lefty' Pratoomwong.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Pratoomwong blocks a leg kick and counters with a right jab and a kick to the body that gets parried.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Soldo counters a left hand with a quick left jab and a body kick that fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Pratoomwong is left wide open after a missed left hook to the ribs and gets countered with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Soldo throws some strikes and a spin kick, but Pratoomwong defended against them all.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Seizing the opportunity, Pratoomwong clinches.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) With control of the clinch, Pratoomwong tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Pratoomwong can't get the takedown as Soldo wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Soldo is trying to muscle Pratoomwong up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Pratoomwong isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Using his wrestling skills, Soldo is trying to push Pratoomwong up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Soldo achieves it, pinning Pratoomwong to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Soldo looks for a knee to the thigh, but Pratoomwong works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Soldo moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Pratoomwong into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Pratoomwong throws a counter right but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Soldo throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Pratoomwong attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Soldo scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Pratoomwong throws a three-punch combo but Soldo defends against all of them.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Soldo lands a left jab but can't connect on a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Pratoomwong hits a jab but doesn't connect with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Pratoomwong misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Soldo to attack with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Soldo forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Pratoomwong hit a counter right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Soldo throws some strikes and a spin kick, but Pratoomwong defended against them all.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Soldo sets up a spin kick with punches, but Pratoomwong has good movement and avoids the attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Soldo uses his good movement to dodge a couple of quick punches and a quick 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 Soldo, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Soldo. He knows that this is his fight to lose now.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Soldo misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Pratoomwong comes in with a jab and a left hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Soldo uses a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Pratoomwong doesn't connect with a brace of jabs but nails a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Soldo hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Pratoomwong scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Soldo doesn't connect with a brace of jabs but lands a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Pratoomwong lands a right jab and also lands a right kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Taking a few gulps of breath, Pratoomwong is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Pratoomwong comes forward, walking down Soldo.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Soldo tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Pratoomwong lands a right jab but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Soldo hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Pratoomwong hits a couple of jabs but doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Pratoomwong misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Soldo attacks with a brace of jabs that are followed by a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Soldo is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Pratoomwong misses a left hook and gets countered with a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Backing off, Pratoomwong looks very wobbly, I think he may be hurt!

(Rd 2 - 02:10) Soldo lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Pratoomwong got a partial block that saved him.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Pratoomwong misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Soldo to attack with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Pratoomwong misses a left hook and gets countered with a left jab and a body kick that misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Soldo lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Pratoomwong lands a right jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:57) Soldo slips past a left hook and counters with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Pratoomwong misses with a right jab but scores with a right kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Soldo uses a left jab and also just about lands a head kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Soldo dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(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 Soldo, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Soldo ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Soldo lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Pratoomwong connects cleanly with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:31) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Pratoomwong is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Pratoomwong hits a right jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Soldo uses a left jab and also connects with a quick head kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Pratoomwong looks shaken! He appears to be on rubbery legs after that last strike!

(Rd 3 - 03:41) A sharp spinning back fist lands to the side of the jaw and Pratoomwong gets dropped!

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Soldo senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Incredibly, Pratoomwong holds on and survives an arsenal of stomps and kicks!

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Soldo tries to come in and secure a ground position.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Soldo tries to get around it, but eventually has to settle for being in guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Soldo catches Pratoomwong with a glancing elbow strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Pratoomwong tries to sweep Soldo but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Soldo fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) The clock runs down as Pratoomwong is being smothered against the ground by Soldo.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) The clock runs down as Pratoomwong is being smothered against the ground by Soldo.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Soldo fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Soldo blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Soldo tries a slicing elbow strike, but Pratoomwong deflects it.

(Rd 3 - 00:16) Pratoomwong tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:16) An elevator sweep succeeds in unbalancing Soldo and results in the fighters scrambling for position.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Soldo ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Soldo, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Pratoomwong is running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) They come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Pratoomwong misses a left cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Soldo comes in with a great right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Pratoomwong is looking really tired.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Soldo is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Soldo dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a left kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Pratoomwong aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) A jab hits home from Soldo and then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 4 - 03:01) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:01) Pratoomwong slips past a right hook and counters with a quick right jab and a left cross that just misses.

(Rd 4 - 02:51) Soldo looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) Soldo confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) Soldo hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:31) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) Pratoomwong looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) The takedown doesn't work, Soldo blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Soldo tries to suck Pratoomwong to the ground by wrapping his legs around the waist and pulling guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) The attempt is successful, Pratoomwong is sucked down into his guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Soldo goes for the sweep from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) The sweep is partially successful, at least in unbalancing Pratoomwong, and suddenly there's a wild scramble for position as both fighters look for an advantage.

(Rd 4 - 01:40) Pratoomwong ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Looking to catch his breath, Soldo is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 01:09) Soldo blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) Soldo throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 00:27) Pratoomwong tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Soldo doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 00:14) Soldo pounds away on Pratoomwong, but few of the shots lands clean.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Soldo, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Pratoomwong is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:50) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Soldo counters a left hand with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Soldo hits a left jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) Pratoomwong steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) Soldo hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) Pratoomwong throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Pratoomwong misses a jab and also misses a left hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Soldo attempts a body kick but comes up short.

(Rd 5 - 03:26) From the looks of things, I don't think Soldo has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 03:26) From the looks of things, I don't think Pratoomwong has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Pratoomwong misses a left hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 5 - 03:10) Pratoomwong is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 5 - 03:10) Soldo senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 5 - 03:10) Soldo can't get there fast enough though, Pratoomwong is already back up.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) Soldo scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 02:44) Pratoomwong lands a right jab and also nails a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Soldo almost falls over as he backs off...that last shot may have genuinely rocked him!

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Pratoomwong lands a left uppercut but did not get all of it, Soldo got a partial block that saved him.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) Pratoomwong misses with a big left hand, allowing Soldo to counter with a jab and a left kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Soldo lands a left hook.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Pratoomwong is off target with a right jab but nails a vicious left cross!

(Rd 5 - 01:36) Soldo hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 5 - 01:36) Pratoomwong senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 5 - 01:36) Pratoomwong pounds away with left hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) Pratoomwong throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Pratoomwong blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Pratoomwong fires away and Soldo is clearly hurt by a couple of nasty looking punches.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Soldo turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!

(Rd 5 - 00:32) Pratoomwong gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) The gas tank looks empty on Pratoomwong.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) With both hooks in, Pratoomwong tries to flatten Soldo out for the rear naked choke.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) Soldo defends himself well against the choke.

(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 Pratoomwong.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have scored it 49-46.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Gladiator' Niko Soldo defeats Datsakorn 'Lefty' Pratoomwong (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Niko Soldo thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He praises Pratoomwong for a tough fight. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Zvonimir "The Croatian Sensation" Asanovic (35-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Zagreb, Croatia, Favorite: -320) vs. "The Scourge of Europe" Nicolai Mickiewicz (25-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Minsk, Belarus, Underdog: +250)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Zvonimir 'The Croatian Sensation' Asanovic battles 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Asanovic confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Asanovic connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Mickiewicz chooses to shoot in on Asanovic.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Asanovic almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Mickiewicz has hold of one leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Unable to complete the takedown, Mickiewicz instead pushes Asanovic up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Mickiewicz keeps Asanovic up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Mickiewicz leans all of his weight up against Asanovic, pressing him against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) 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 1 - 03:29) Mickiewicz hits Asanovic, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Asanovic is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Mickiewicz pins Asanovic up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Showing his ability to exert control, Mickiewicz smothers Asanovic up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce separates them.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Asanovic moves in behind five quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then hits Mickiewicz with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Mickiewicz chooses to shoot in on Asanovic.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) The takedown is unsuccessful, Asanovic sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Mickiewicz may have been aiming to get in close, but Asanovic aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Asanovic can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Mickiewicz.

(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 Mickiewicz, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Asanovic can't connect with a jab, but then hits Mickiewicz with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:42) Circling warily, Mickiewicz is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:42) A jab hits home from Asanovic and then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 04:21) Asanovic lands a left jab, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Asanovic can't connect with a jab, but then hits Mickiewicz with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) A tentative jab from Mickiewicz lands.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Asanovic hits a left hand, but Mickiewicz avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Mickiewicz comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Mickiewicz gets the takedown! Asanovic pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:30) Asanovic is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Mickiewicz off of him.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Mickiewicz smothers Asanovic with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Mickiewicz looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as Asanovic tries to get back up.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) The scramble leaves Mickiewicz on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Asanovic attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) He passes guard, but Mickiewicz was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) The scramble sees Mickiewicz up first, and he is quick to wrestle Asanovic up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Mickiewicz pins Asanovic up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Mickiewicz tries a foot stomp, but Asanovic seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Attacking with a quick flurry, Asanovic lands four of four punches and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Mickiewicz.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) Mickiewicz moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) Asanovic moves in behind five quick punches, four of them finding a home, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Mickiewicz has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) A jab is wide from Asanovic, but then he hits Mickiewicz with a beauty of a straight right.

(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 Asanovic.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Mickiewicz had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Asanovic, but then he lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Asanovic lands a left hand and then lands a hard low kick to the legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Asanovic is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Asanovic moves in behind five quick punches, all of them landing, and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Mickiewicz, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Attacking with a quick flurry, Asanovic lands two of four punches and then hits Mickiewicz with a great high right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Mickiewicz steps back and tries to cover up...I think he has been hurt!

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Asanovic hits a head kick, but most of the power was taken on the raised forearms of Mickiewicz.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Asanovic smashes Mickiewicz with a flying knee! Down he goes!

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Asanovic quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Mickiewicz!

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Asanovic goes to work on Mickiewicz with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish him!

(Rd 3 - 02:34) An up-kick makes Asanovic think twice about advancing.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Mickiewicz tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes Asanovic step back.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) An up-kick makes Asanovic think twice about advancing.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Asanovic motions for Mickiewicz to stand up, which he does.

(Rd 3 - 01:22) Mickiewicz looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 3 - 01:22) A jab is wide from Asanovic, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) Asanovic can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Mickiewicz with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Backing off, Mickiewicz stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt!

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Mickiewicz is dropped by a big right hook!

(Rd 3 - 00:50) Asanovic knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Mickiewicz, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 3 - 00:50) Asanovic pounds away with right hands and Mickiewicz is having trouble doing anything about it!

(Rd 3 - 00:50) Mickiewicz goes limp for a second, referee Harry A. Bierce leaps in to stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 00:31) The winner, by knock out, is Zvonimir 'The Croatian Sensation' Asanovic!

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Zvonimir Asanovic has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Zvonimir 'The Croatian Sensation' Asanovic defeats 'The Scourge Of Europe' Nicolai Mickiewicz (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:29 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Zvonimir Asanovic thanks everyone connected to Euro Team Thunder for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. He says that he has a lot of respect for Nicolai Mickiewicz and praises his toughness.

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Dragon" Tadamasa Yamada (26-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Favorite: -500) vs. Faas "Evolution" Smit (40-17-1NC, 2-0-1NC CTC, From: Amsterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +350)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada going up against Faas 'Evolution' Smit.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Yamada uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) He has the takedown! Smit pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Yamada tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Able to isolate a leg, Yamada locks in a kneebar that forces Smit to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 04:10) The winner, by submission, is 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada!

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Tadamasa Yamada moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Dragon' Tadamasa Yamada defeats Faas 'Evolution' Smit (Submission (Kneebar) in 0:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tadamasa Yamada gives a name-check to everyone at Dragon's Lair Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Looking at a replay of the finish, Tadamasa Yamada says that he is extremely happy at getting the submission on Faas Smit. Tadamasa Yamada handled this interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Tsunami" Jin Katou (25-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -500) vs. Jiroemon Hasegawa (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Saitama, Japan, Underdog: +350)

 

 

Round 1

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Tsunami' Jin Katou takes on Jiroemon Hasegawa in the CTC Light Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Katou comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Hasegawa throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Katou lands a left hand and then he hits Hasegawa with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Moving forward constantly, Katou is pressuring Hasegawa.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Katou looks to pressure Hasegawa, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Katou uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Katou comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Hasegawa lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Katou throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Katou attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Hasegawa hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Katou moves in behind three quick punches, two of them finding a home, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Katou comes forward, walking down Hasegawa.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Hasegawa hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Katou lands a jab and then he scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Hasegawa hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Katou quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Hasegawa!

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Katou pounds away with rights, Hasegawa is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 1 - 02:02) With Hasegawa taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Jin Katou takes the victory by way of TKO!

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Jin Katou.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Tsunami' Jin Katou defeats Jiroemon Hasegawa (TKO (Strikes) in 3:16 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Jin Katou praises his team at Dojo of Zui Quan, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Jin Katou says that he's having an after-show winner's party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. Jin Katou sold himself well in this interview, he is someone who gets how this business works.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (17-4, 2-1 CTC, From: Senneterre, Quebec, Underdog: +350) vs. "The Punisher" Marlon John (17-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Fullerton, California, Favorite: -500)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier battles 'The Punisher' Marlon John in the CTC Light Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Light 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: Christina Shaw, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) John may have weighed in the same as LeToussier yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We don't get a touch of gloves to start.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) LeToussier looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) John hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) A jab lands from LeToussier, but John catches the roundhouse body kick that comes next!

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Seeing his opportunity, John tries to put LeToussier on the mat.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) The takedown is successful, it leaves LeToussier pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) John punches down at LeToussier, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) LeToussier throws out some punches, but John leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) John fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) LeToussier throws out some punches, but John leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) John lies on top of LeToussier, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, John keeps very tight to LeToussier, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) John leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from LeToussier.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) In guard, John begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) The pass attempt results in a scramble for position as LeToussier tries to get back up.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) The scramble leaves LeToussier on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) John attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) LeToussier tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) John is up first and quickly grabs LeToussier, pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) John tries to use some dirty boxing, but LeToussier uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) John pins LeToussier up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Smothered against the cage, LeToussier cannot get free.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) They remain there for the rest of the round, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(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) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of John.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:53) LeToussier can't connect with a jab, but then hits John with a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) John shoots in hard and fast on LeToussier.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) The takedown is completed, LeToussier is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) John looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) The scramble sees LeToussier up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) John pins LeToussier up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) John and LeToussier remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Showing good control, John keeps LeToussier stuck against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) John and LeToussier remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) LeToussier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits John with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) LeToussier can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) John scores with a weak, flicked left hand jab.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) LeToussier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits John with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) LeToussier throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but John defends them well.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) LeToussier was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught!

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Holding the leg, John tries for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) The takedown is successful, LeToussier pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) John attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) LeToussier can't fend off the effort, and can only stop John at half guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) John fires away with punches, but LeToussier doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think John took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to John.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) John sets it up well and shoots in at speed.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) The takedown is completed, LeToussier is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) John starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:41) He passes guard, but LeToussier was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) John ends up in side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) John tries to pound on LeToussier, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) LeToussier tries to move to guard, but John doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) John unloads with some right hands, but LeToussier deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) LeToussier tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) John keeps LeToussier guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) LeToussier tries to pull guard on John but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) John tries to put LeToussier into an americana.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) LeToussier blocks it.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) John blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) John attempts an armbar.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) LeToussier blocks it.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) John blocks LeToussier as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) John unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt LeToussier.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) John pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) John blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) John throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:12) John blocks LeToussier as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) John fires away with punches, but LeToussier doesn't take any undue 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 John.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 30-27 to John.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) A jab lands from LeToussier, but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) LeToussier moves in on John, preparing to throw.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) A defensive jab hits from John.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) LeToussier throws some strikes and a spin kick, but John defended against them all.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Taking a few gulps of breath, LeToussier is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Taking a few gulps of breath, John is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) John hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) A jab hits home from LeToussier and then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) John uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 4 - 03:49) He has the takedown! LeToussier pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:40) John lies on top of LeToussier, basically smothering him.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) John smothers LeToussier with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) LeToussier is controlled against the ground, unable to shift John off of him.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) John punches down at LeToussier, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 01:44) John smothers LeToussier with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 01:19) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) A jab hits home from LeToussier and then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) LeToussier moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) LeToussier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a spinning back kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:33) LeToussier can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 00:18) LeToussier closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:18) It looked like we were about to see a shot from John, but LeToussier was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 00:18) LeToussier hits a left jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 00:05) LeToussier throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but John is equal to all of them.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think LeToussier took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I make it 39-37 to John.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Round five begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:49) LeToussier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches John with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) A jab hits home from LeToussier and then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) LeToussier lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) John had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 03:57) LeToussier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a massive right head kick!

(Rd 5 - 03:57) John is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 5 - 03:50) LeToussier knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on John, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 5 - 03:50) LeToussier tries to pound on John, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 5 - 03:38) LeToussier unloads with some right hands, but John deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) John tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) LeToussier throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) LeToussier fires away with punches, but John doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) John tries to pull guard on LeToussier but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 5 - 02:11) LeToussier unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) LeToussier blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) LeToussier unloads with some right hands, but John deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) John brings his legs in to trap LeToussier in half guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:17) LeToussier pounds away, but John calmly deals with them.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Shrimping quickly, John gets to full guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:50) In guard, LeToussier throws a couple of punches designed to keep John guessing.

(Rd 5 - 00:30) LeToussier doesn't allow John to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 5 - 00:22) LeToussier fires away with punches, but John doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) John tries a sweep from the bottom of the guard, but doesn't budge LeToussier.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to LeToussier, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I make it 48-47 to John.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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(Rd 6 - 05:00) Round six begins!

(Rd 6 - 04:49) LeToussier lands a left hand and then hits John with a body kick.

(Rd 6 - 04:26) LeToussier steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 6 - 04:26) John may have been aiming to get in close, but LeToussier aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 6 - 04:26) LeToussier connects with a nice jab and then catches John with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 6 - 04:18) LeToussier is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 6 - 04:05) John hits two quick jabs, but they had no power at all behind them.

(Rd 6 - 04:05) LeToussier connects with a nice jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 6 - 03:55) Breathing very hard, LeToussier is looking ragged.

(Rd 6 - 03:48) They engage in the center.

(Rd 6 - 03:48) John misses badly with a right roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body that doesn't connect.

(Rd 6 - 03:39) Looking very tired, LeToussier clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 6 - 03:39) John uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on LeToussier as they grapple.

(Rd 6 - 03:19) John is trying to muscle LeToussier up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:19) John achieves it, pinning LeToussier to the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:02) John smothers LeToussier against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 6 - 02:49) John smothers LeToussier against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 6 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 6 - 02:30) LeToussier is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 6 - 02:16) John smothers LeToussier against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 6 - 02:01) John smothers LeToussier against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 6 - 01:44) LeToussier gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 6 - 01:36) LeToussier takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 6 - 01:27) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 6 - 01:18) John, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 6 - 01:18) A jab lands from LeToussier, but John evades a big right punch.

(Rd 6 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 6 - 00:56) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 6 - 00:31) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 6 - 00:14) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 6 - 00:14) John attempts a body kick but comes up short.

(Rd 6 - 00:14) LeToussier misses with a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 6 - 00:08) From the looks of things, I don't think LeToussier has much energy left.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round six.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to John 10-9.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) My scorecard now has John up 58-56.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 7 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 7 - 04:48) LeToussier confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 7 - 04:48) LeToussier throws a two-punch combo but John avoids both.

(Rd 7 - 04:23) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 7 - 04:04) LeToussier stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 7 - 04:04) John uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on LeToussier as they grapple.

(Rd 7 - 03:53) John uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on LeToussier as they grapple.

(Rd 7 - 03:37) John uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on LeToussier as they grapple.

(Rd 7 - 03:22) John is looking to muscle LeToussier back against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:22) John does it, LeToussier is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:10) John smothers LeToussier against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 7 - 03:03) John pins LeToussier up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 7 - 02:52) John hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 7 - 02:46) LeToussier is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 7 - 02:37) LeToussier is trapped against the cage and John punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 7 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 7 - 02:25) LeToussier is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 7 - 02:13) John tries to use some dirty boxing, but LeToussier uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

(Rd 7 - 01:54) LeToussier looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 7 - 01:54) John smothers LeToussier against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 7 - 01:36) John pins LeToussier up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 7 - 01:22) LeToussier is trapped against the cage and John punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 7 - 01:07) Referee Leo Behan thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 7 - 01:07) A few deep breaths betray that John is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 7 - 01:07) LeToussier lets fly with a verbal barrage of trash talk.

(Rd 7 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 7 - 00:54) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 7 - 00:54) LeToussier misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing John to attack with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 7 - 00:40) LeToussier throws a two-punch combo but John avoids both.

(Rd 7 - 00:17) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 7 - 00:17) John lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 7 - 00:17) LeToussier uses a left jab and also lands a spin kick.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round seven.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) I think John took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) This is bad for LeToussier, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

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(Rd 8 - 05:00) And here we go, round eight!

(Rd 8 - 04:46) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 8 - 04:46) John hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 8 - 04:46) LeToussier misses a jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 8 - 04:37) John doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 8 - 04:37) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 8 - 04:37) John is trying to push LeToussier so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:37) He does so and now has LeToussier pinned to the cage.

(Rd 8 - 04:17) LeToussier is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 8 - 04:00) John drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 8 - 03:51) John catches LeToussier with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 03:40) John catches LeToussier with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 03:29) LeToussier uses his wrestling skills to prevent John from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 8 - 03:11) LeToussier is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 8 - 02:57) John keeps LeToussier up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 8 - 02:49) John catches LeToussier with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 02:49) LeToussier appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 8 - 02:36) Referee Leo Behan thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 8 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 8 - 02:25) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 8 - 02:04) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 8 - 02:04) LeToussier hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 8 - 02:04) John connects with a left hand.

(Rd 8 - 01:41) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 8 - 01:41) John scores with a left hook.

(Rd 8 - 01:41) LeToussier misses with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 8 - 01:32) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 8 - 01:32) LeToussier gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as John uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 8 - 01:20) John tries to wrestle LeToussier backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 8 - 01:20) John does it, LeToussier is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 8 - 01:01) John seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 8 - 01:01) LeToussier is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 8 - 00:48) LeToussier is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 8 - 00:34) John goes to use some dirty boxing, but LeToussier is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 8 - 00:16) John pins LeToussier up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Round eight is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of John.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) By my scorecard, LeToussier really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on LeToussier.

 

 

Round 9

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 9 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 9 - 05:00) John is limping slightly.

(Rd 9 - 04:52) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 9 - 04:52) LeToussier comes up short on a body kick and John moves in with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 9 - 04:34) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 04:34) LeToussier misses with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 9 - 04:34) John hits a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 9 - 04:19) LeToussier confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 9 - 04:19) A punch from LeToussier fails to land.

(Rd 9 - 04:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 04:06) John lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 9 - 04:06) LeToussier is off target with a left jab but lands a spin kick.

(Rd 9 - 03:42) LeToussier throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 9 - 03:33) John quickly shoots on LeToussier.

(Rd 9 - 03:26) John gets a single leg takedown! LeToussier pulls guard off it.

(Rd 9 - 03:11) John throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 9 - 02:46) LeToussier tries to get double underhooks on John so that he can get some control, but can't get them.

(Rd 9 - 02:39) John lies on top of LeToussier, basically smothering him.

(Rd 9 - 02:14) LeToussier is controlled against the ground, unable to shift John off of him.

(Rd 9 - 01:44) Time slips away as John successfully keeps LeToussier stuck against the ground.

(Rd 9 - 01:05) John tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 9 - 01:05) John is too much for LeToussier, passing guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 9 - 00:41) In side control, John begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 9 - 00:41) He gets the mount.

(Rd 9 - 00:19) John looks totally gassed.

(Rd 9 - 00:19) John pounds away but LeToussier deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 9 - 00:03) John pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 9 - 00:03) LeToussier turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Time runs out and that's the end of the fight.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) I think John took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges give 87-84 (Christina Shaw), 87-84 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 88-83 (Marianne Froth).

(Rd 9 - 00:00) 'The Punisher' Marlon John wins by unanimous decision!

(Rd 9 - 00:00) 'The Punisher' Marlon John books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Punisher' Marlon John defeats Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Marlon John thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Impact MMA.

 

 

Attendance: 1,441

Gate Reciepts: $223,499

Sponsorship: $41,831

Ad Revenue: $3,088,077

Merchandise: $6,792

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $457,139)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Marlon John               $19,038      Anthony LeToussier       $14,121
Jin Katou                 $118,744     Jiroemon Hasegawa        $13,360      FotN: Both: $10,000
Tadamasa Yamada           $183,128     Faas Smit                $2,773       Perf: Yamada: $5,000
Zvonimir Asanovic         $48,514      Nicolai Mickiewicz       $3,102
Niko Soldo                $21,236      Datsakorn Pratoomwong    $2,120
Terry Catt                $8,295       Naozane Yamaguchiya      $3,360       KotN: Catt: $5,000
Toby Sorkin               $5,492       Ken Peters               $2,843
Nilton Fantoni            $8,112       Gyukudo Teshigahara      $2,901`      SotN: Fantoni: $5,000

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $42,348

 

Profit: $2,851,704

 

Critical Rating: 66%

Commercial Rating: 96%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +5.0%             39.5% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +4.0%             45.6% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +4.4%             5.0% (Low Level National)
Europe              +2.5%             17.6% (Low Level National)
Australia           +2.8%             96.6% (High Level Regional)
Japan               +4.8%             39.6% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.5%             14.9% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.6%             94.8% (High Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.5%             11.9% (Low Level National)
South America       +4.0%             27.8% (Low Level National)
Central America     +1.6%             96.4% (High Level Regional)
Africa              +1.6%             92.8% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- Jin Katou has announced that he will be taking a hiatus from MMA effective immediately. There is no word on what prompted the decision or how long the hiatus will last, but he has categorically stated that this is not a retirement. As such he will be removed from the Quarter-Final bracket, and replaced by Jiroemon Hasegawa, who lost to Katou in tonights Fight of the Night.

- Anthony LeToussier and Valentin Taneyev have been demanding fights with one another for months now, and now that they are both out of the tournament, the CTC has announced that they are going to make this fight happen as soon as possible.

- CTC Middleweight fighter Braulio Moura has opened his own camp in South America called Team Symphony, and expects to have a small roster of fighters training there shortly.

- CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Datsakorn Pratoomwong has stopped training at Dojo of Zui Quan following his decision loss to Niko Soldo. He has decided he would benefit from training elsewhere and that a new environment may invogorate him.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

European Large Local Show (Friday, Week 1, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Iancu Trailescu vs. Vittorio Pescatelli

KO of the Night: Manny Van Post (vs. Stanislaw Lipnicki)

Submission of the Night: Ramin Rostami (vs. Kirkor Yengibaryan)

Performance Bonus: Chaz Babish vs. Akihiro Jippensha

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Light Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Jiroemon Hasegawa vs. Terry Catt

Nilton Fantoni vs. Zvonimir Asanovic

Niko Soldo vs. Tadamasa Yamada

Toby Sorkin vs. Marlon John

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Friday, Week 2, July 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (14-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -670) vs. "The Rotterdam Rock" Stella Massey (12-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Underdog: +530)

Pamela O'Neill is one of the top fighters in the Bantamweight division, and possibly the most popular fighter in womens MMA. She comes from a family of martial artists, and studied a lot of different disciplines growing up, giving her an enviable base of skills for her transition to MMA. She won by second round submission over Cindy Dumas in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Jennie Gill in the third round of the tournament. Stella Massey is a tough woman, skilled in the art of ground and pound, who likes to get her opponent to the ground before raining down a hail of punches upon them. She can get carried away however, leaving herself open to sweeps and submissions. She won by second round knock out over Dorothy Gayle in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Honor O'Neill in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Thea Higgins vs. Maya Komagata in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Monica "Mayhem" Masters (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -880) vs. Setsuko Henmi (8-1, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Underdog: +700)

Monica Masters looks innocent enough, but is actually a tough, energetic striker with a fantastic chin. A British fighter, who now resides in Baltimore, he strong showing continued through her time in WEFF, and her beginning in this tournament. She won by third round knock out over Carmen Routhwaite in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Thea Higgins in the third round of the tournament. Setsuko Henmi is a Muay Thai fighter a promising raw talent who has decent strikes and can end fights from the clinch, but who also lacks a ground game and is vulnerable to powerful grapplers. She won by fourth round knock out over Yuya Shimizu in the second round of the tournament, before losing by fourth round submission to Suzanne Elder in the third round of the tournament, she was allowed back into the bracket following the retirement of Hester Maclean. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Taniko Uchiyama vs. Suzanne Elder in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Taniko Uchiyama (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -530) vs. Suzanne Elder (7-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Underdog: +420)

Taniko Uchiyama is a jiu-jitsu specialist, who is known for her active guard and her extraordinary flexibility. She can give anyone problems on the ground, but her inability to offer a competent striking threat is a big weakness that will need to be addressed if she wishes to become a big name in the sport. She won by second round submission over Harriet Fey in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Gina Dixon in the third round of the tournament. Suzanne Elder is a wrestler, who combines solid grappling with great physical strength, allowing her to manhandle opponents. What she currently lacks is a decent stand-up game to compliment it. She won by Unanimous Decision over Saya Ikegami in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Setsuko Henmi in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Monica Masters vs. Setsuko Henmi in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Glamourous G." Gianna Russo (7-2, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Underdog: +260) vs. Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (10-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -330)

Gianna Russo is a Canadian Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student. Decent on the ground, with an ever-improving stand-up game, she is someone who can definitely trouble any opponent. She won by third round submission over Simone King in the second round of the tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Michelle Addams in the third round of the tournament, she was allowed back in the bracket following the retirement of Samantha Sachs. Vicki Summers is a good wrestler whose main strength is her ability to shut down opponents with her grappling skill. Not the most exciting fighter to watch, she has nonetheless been able to establish herself as one of the more successful fighters in womens MMA. She won by Unanimous Decision over Mizuki Watanabe in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Ruth Becker in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Liz Brunnell vs. Rain Richards in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournamnent Fourth Round Bout: Leona "Dizzy" Deschanel (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -260) vs. Hisae Asahi (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #56, Underdog: +200)

Leona Deschanel is a ground and pound specialist. She isn't a highly technical fighter, instead she likes to grapple, takedown, and pummel her opponent in rapid fashion. She won by second round TKO over Diana England in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Katy-Jayne Paulson in the third round of the tournament. Hisae Asahi comes from a Judo background, a rookie MMA fighter from Japan. She likes to get opponents to the ground with trips and throws, and work toward submissions from on top, and is particularly adept at applying armbars. She won by fourth round submission over Helen Fox in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Tammy Westenra in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Michelle Addams vs. Grace Hughes in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (11-3, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -280) vs. "Amazing" Grace Hughes (4-4, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Underdog: +220)

Michelle Addams is a very dangerous Muay Thai striker, who was involved in the very first regulated MMA bout between women, and is a trailblazer for women in the sport. Her brand of sharp kicks and devastating clinch work have quickly established her as one of the biggest womens names in the sport. She lost by Unanimous Decision to Liz Brunnell in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to reenter the bracket following the retirement of Sarah Vaughan, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Gianna Russo in the third round of the tournament. Grace Hughes is a pretty talented jiu-jitsu student, who likes to use her submission savvy to tie her opponents in knots. She is dangerous on the ground, but sadly for her a weak striking game has been her downfall and, as a result, she has struggled in her career. She lost by fifth round TKO to Katy-Jayne Paulson in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to reenter the bracket when Junko Yamada retired, before winning by first round submission over KT McManamara in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Leona Deschanel vs. Hisae Asahi in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (4-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #60, Underdog: +340) vs. Rain "Storm" Richards (15-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -430)

Liz Brunnell is a Welsh wrestler who loves to beat people up from the clinch with her dirty boxing and tight body control. She won by fifth round submission over Shiho Konno in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Michelle Addams in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Rose Nessa in the third round of the tournament. Rain Richards is one of the better strikers in womens MMA, a Taekwondo fighter known for her array of powerful and exciting kicks. She won by Unanimous Decision over Angelina Keiff in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Katarzyna Wojciechowska in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Gianna Russo vs. Vicki Summers in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Deadly T." Thea Higgins (8-3, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: +190) vs. Maya Komagata (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -240)

Thea Higgins is a ground and pound specialist with one of the best double leg takedowns in womens MMA and it seems she can virtually take down any one she wants any time she wants. She won by third round TKO over Lula Baker in the second round of the tournament, before losing by fourth round knock out to Monica Masters in the third round of the tournament, but was allowed back into the bracket following the retirement of Serena Hill. Maya Komagata is a student of Karate who is noted for her powerful kicks and elusive nature. She has a big vulnerablility to grapplers though, being apparently clueless as to how to deal with them, although she has worked hard on that and is at least getting better at dealing with that. She won by third round submission over Alicia Fothergill in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO (Cut) over Emi Nagano in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Pamela O'Neill vs. Stella Massey in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Pamela O'Neill (135 lbs) vs. Stella Massey (135 lbs)

Monica Masters (135 lbs) vs. Setsuko Henmi (135 lbs)

Taniko Uchiyama (135 lbs) vs. Suzanne Elder (135 lbs)

Gianna Russo (135 lbs) vs. Vicki Summers (135 lbs)

Leona Deschanel (135 lbs) vs. Hisae Asahi (135 lbs)

Michelle Addams (135 lbs) vs. Grace Hughes (135 lbs)

Liz Brunnell (135 lbs) vs. Rain Richards (135 lbs)

Thea Higgins (135 lbs) vs. Maya Komagata (135 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 116 Full Fight Card

WBW: Pamela O'Neill vs. Thea Higgins

WBW: Monica Masters vs. Setsuko Henmi

WBW: Taniko Uchiyama vs. Suzanne Elder

WBW: Gianna Russo vs. Vicki Summers

WBW: Leona Deschanel vs. Hisae Asahi

WBW: Michelle Addams vs. Grace Hughes

WBW: Liz Brunnell vs. Rain Richards

WBW: Thea Higgins vs. Maya Komagata

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Friday, Week 2, July 2003

Live From Drummondville, 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 WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Deadly T." Thea Higgins (8-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +190) vs. Maya Komagata (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Sakai, Japan, Favorite: -240)

 

 

Round 1

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins fighting Maya Komagata.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) A combo that ends with a head kick attempt fails to land for Komagata.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Higgins moves in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Higgins scores with a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Higgins steps in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Komagata hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Higgins hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Komagata comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Higgins lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Komagata can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Komagata hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Higgins, but Komagata was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) A punch from Komagata fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Komagata initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Higgins throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Komagata fails to find a home for her jab, but then she catches Higgins with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Komagata stalks forward, pressuring Higgins.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Higgins fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) A jab is wide from Komagata, but then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Komagata steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Komagata connects with a nice jab and then catches Higgins with a right hook.

(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 Komagata, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Komagata steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Komagata steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Komagata hits a left jab and then she catches Higgins with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Moving forward constantly, Komagata is pressuring Higgins.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Komagata is now in the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Two left hands land from Komagata, but Higgins evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 03:30) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Komagata comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Higgins throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Higgins gets suckered in by a feint and is left exposed.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) A jab is wide from Komagata, but then she hits Higgins with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Komagata confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Komagata uses a left jab, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Komagata steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Higgins may have been aiming to get in close, but Komagata aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Komagata lands a jab and then scores with a lovely right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Covering up, Higgins backs off until trapped against the cage! Komagata may have rocked her!

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Komagata goes under the guard and nails Higgins with a right uppercut! What a shot!

(Rd 2 - 01:40) Higgins somehow dodges a vicious overhand right.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Higgins clears her head and circles away from the cage back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Komagata is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) Higgins chooses to shoot in on Komagata.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) The takedown is successful, she almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Higgins fires away with punches, but Komagata doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Komagata tries to get full guard on Higgins but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) Higgins begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) She gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Higgins drives down with an elbow strike that lands flush! Komagata is in big trouble!

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round certainly got the fans going.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Komagata 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Komagata up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Higgins shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Komagata is left on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Higgins attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Komagata can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Higgins at half guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:57) Higgins tries to throw a slicing elbow, but misses.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) Komagata tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Higgins doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Higgins attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Higgins shows her skill, slipping from half guard straight into a mount with minimum fuss.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Higgins unloads with three hard elbows, Komagata is getting rocked!

(Rd 3 - 02:45) With punches raining down, Komagata desperately tries to get away but only succeeds in giving up her back!

(Rd 3 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Higgins unloads with big rights and Komagata is getting rocked!

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Higgins unloads and Komagata is taking punch after punch!

(Rd 3 - 02:13) The referee jumps in and stops the fight!

(Rd 3 - 02:13) I think the referee was slow to react, that should have been stopped earlier.

(Rd 3 - 01:56) 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 3 - 01:56) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament goes Thea Higgins.

 

 

Official Result: 'Deadly T.' Thea Higgins defeats Maya Komagata (TKO (Strikes) in 3:04 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Thea Higgins thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. She says it was one of the best fights of her career and says that she can't wait to watch it over again.

 

 

CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Liz "The Sexy Badger" Brunnell (4-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Cardiff, Wales, Underdog: +340) vs. Rain "Storm" Richards (15-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Overland Park, Kansas, Favorite: -430)

 

 

Round 1

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell battles Rain 'Storm' Richards.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Edward Wilde, Gregory C. James, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:48) A punch from Richards fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Brunnell is able to grab Richards.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Richards gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Brunnell hits Richards with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Brunnell is trying to muscle Richards up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) She does so and now has Richards pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Brunnell goes to use some dirty boxing, but Richards is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) A few short punches to the ribs land, as Richards fights back.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Brunnell drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Richards is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Richards while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Richards is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Brunnell hits Richards, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) 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 - 01:38) Richards closes in on Brunnell, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Richards hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Richards connects with a nice jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Richards moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Two jabs hit home from Richards and then she hits Brunnell with a spinning kick to the body.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Richards simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Richards can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Richards can't connect with a jab, but then catches Brunnell with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Brunnell gets hold of Richards.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Brunnell hits Richards with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Brunnell tries to wrestle Richards backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Brunnell manages it and controls Richards up against the cage.

(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 Brunnell.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Richards looks a little shell-shocked too.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Brunnell may have been aiming to get in close, but Richards aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Richards hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Richards comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Richards lands a jab and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Brunnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Richards took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Richards connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Brunnell aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that she can grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Richards fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits Brunnell with a powerful leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) Richards can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Brunnell gets hold of Richards without taking too much damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:03) Brunnell is trying to push Richards so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:03) Brunnell manages it and controls Richards up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Brunnell smothers Richards against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Richards takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 2 - 02:19) Brunnell pins Richards up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Richards is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) Richards is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Richards gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Brunnell pins Richards up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Brunnell goes for a knee to the thigh but Richards pulls the clinch tighter to block it.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) Referee Harry A. Bierce thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Richards fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Brunnell is able to grab Richards.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Richards.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Brunnell hits Richards with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Richards just about edged it.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Richards and then she hits Brunnell with a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Brunnell is limping a little bit.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Richards lands a left jab, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Richards is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Brunnell had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Richards uses a left jab, but then can't connect with a head kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Brunnell steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Richards lands a left hand and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Richards simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) A jab hits home from Richards and then she hits Brunnell with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Richards steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Richards simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Richards lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 02:52) Richards connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Richards simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Richards lands a left hand and then catches Brunnell with a right kick to the head.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Blood is visible on Brunnell, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above her eye.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) A jab lands from Richards, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Brunnell seizes the chance and grabs Richards into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:49) Richards gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 3 - 01:32) Brunnell hits Richards with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 3 - 01:21) Richards gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Richards.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:51) Richards tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 3 - 00:33) Richards tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 3 - 00:22) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Richards.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Brunnell tries to wrestle Richards backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Richards ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Richards.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Richards up 29-28 on my scorecard.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Brunnell in between rounds.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) As she sits on her stool, Richards is clearly feeling the effects of some good shots to the rib area.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Richards connects with a nice jab and then hits Brunnell with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:44) Brunnell is limping a little bit.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) Richards closes in on Brunnell, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) Brunnell looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Richards simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) Richards hits a left jab and then hits a high right kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 04:21) Brunnell is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 4 - 04:21) Richards is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) Richards moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) Brunnell appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Richards took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) Richards lands a left jab, but Brunnell evades a big right punch.

(Rd 4 - 03:56) Richards lands a left jab, but Brunnell avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) Brunnell is able to grab Richards.

(Rd 4 - 03:35) Richards gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Richards.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Brunnell hits Richards with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) Richards tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 02:33) Brunnell is trying to push Richards so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:33) Brunnell achieves it, pinning Richards to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:19) Brunnell smothers Richards against the cage, then hits her with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 02:06) Richards is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 01:48) Brunnell hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) Richards is trapped against the cage and Brunnell hits her with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) Richards is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) Brunnell hits Richards, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) 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 4 - 00:42) Richards is taking big gulps of air and seems to be struggling a little now.

(Rd 4 - 00:27) A jab is wide from Richards, but then she hits Brunnell with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 00:15) Brunnell gets hold of Richards.

(Rd 4 - 00:08) Richards tries to wriggle free, but Brunnell controls her well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Brunnell.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) There is a large bruise starting to develop on the side of Richards, she may well have a cracked rib.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 05:00) Limping slightly, Brunnell is definitely starting to feel the damage to her legs.

(Rd 5 - 04:45) Richards can't connect with a jab, but then catches Brunnell with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Brunnell gets hold of Richards.

(Rd 5 - 04:24) Brunnell hits Richards with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 04:08) Brunnell hits Richards with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) Brunnell uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Richards as they grapple.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Richards.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Richards.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) Brunnell uses some dirty boxing as she grapples with Richards.

(Rd 5 - 02:56) Richards gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Brunnell uses her dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 5 - 02:42) Brunnell is trying to muscle Richards up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:42) Brunnell does it, Richards is stuck with her back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) Brunnell pins Richards up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 5 - 02:14) Brunnell pins Richards up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) Brunnell hits Richards, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) Brunnell smothers Richards against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Brunnell hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Brunnell smothers Richards against the cage, then uses her dirty boxing skills to her advantage.

(Rd 5 - 01:03) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Richards while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Brunnell uses dirty boxing to punish Richards while she is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) Richards looks like she is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) Brunnell hits Richards, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) Brunnell looks very tired out there.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce separates them.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) Looking a bit tense, Richards moves around the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:05) Richards can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a spinning back kick to the body.

(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 Brunnell.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give 48-47 (Edward Wilde), 49-46 (Gregory C. James) and 49-46 (Christina Shaw).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Liz 'The Sexy Badger' Brunnell defeats Rain 'Storm' Richards (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Liz Brunnell thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. She says that she is glad to overcome the odds and that being the underdog helped motivate her. Liz Brunnell handled this interview with aplomb, it was a very impressive, assured performance.

 

 

CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Black Widow" Michelle Addams (11-3, 1-1 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -280) vs. "Amazing" Grace Hughes (4-4, 1-1 CTC, From: Elliot Lake, Ontario, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams competes against 'Amazing' Grace Hughes.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Hughes keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) A jab hits home from Addams and then she lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Addams comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Hughes may have been aiming to get in close, but Addams aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) A one-two from Addams fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Addams confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) A defensive jab hits from Hughes.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Addams hits a left jab and then catches Hughes with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) A jab hits home from Addams and then she hits Hughes with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Addams lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Hughes.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Switching to a southpaw stance, Addams gets ready to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Addams confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) A combo that ends with a spinning back kick fails to land for Addams.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Hughes appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Addams took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Addams lands a jab and then hits Hughes with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Addams comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Addams hits a right jab and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Addams lands a jab and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Addams can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Hughes with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Addams hits a right jab and then catches Hughes with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Addams takes a moment to switch to a traditional stance.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Hughes had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) A jab hits home from Addams and then she catches Hughes with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Addams moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Hughes hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Addams fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Two jabs hit home from Addams and then she catches Hughes with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Addams lands a left hand and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Addams confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Addams connects with a nice jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Hughes.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Addams can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right head kick.

(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 Addams, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:34) Addams connects with a nice jab and then hits Hughes with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Moving around, Hughes is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) A jab lands from Addams, but Hughes steps back to avoid a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Addams can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Addams hits a left hand, but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Addams is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 03:01) Addams lands a jab and then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Addams takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Hughes hits a tentative right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Addams connects with a nice jab and then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Addams steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Addams lands two right hands and then catches Hughes with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Addams can't hit a set-up right jab, but then catches Hughes with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she hits Hughes with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Addams moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Addams can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Hughes with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Hughes limps pretty heavily as she circles around.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Addams uses a right jab, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Addams can't connect with a jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Hughes.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Moving around, Hughes is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) A jab hits home from Addams and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Hughes.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Hughes can barely walk thanks to all the damage she has taken to her legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Addams connects with a nice jab and then catches Hughes with a left hook.

(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 Addams, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Addams is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Hughes looks like she wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping her from rushing in.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Addams connects with two left hands and then hits Hughes with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Hughes steps back against the cage and tries to cover up...I think she has been hurt!

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Addams lands a flying knee! Hughes goes down hard!

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Addams senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Addams unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Hughes.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Hughes keeps cool and tips Addams off balance as she postures up for another strike. They both quickly scramble for position.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) The scramble results in Hughes having to turtle, with Addams holding her down while facing her.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Addams hits a knee to the side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Turtled up, Hughes takes a short knee strike to the side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Addams hits a kick to the body of the turtled Hughes.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Hughes scrambles back to her feet, clearly stung by that kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) A few deep breaths betray that Addams is starting to get into the deeper reaches of her gas tank.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) A jab is wide from Addams, but then she catches Hughes with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Hughes immediately covers up and tries to retreat, only to end up against the cage! I think that she is dazed!

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Addams tries to knee Hughes but it is blocked.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Addams lands a crunching head kick on Hughes, who collapses! She's out cold!

(Rd 3 - 02:29) The winner, by knock out, is 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams!

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Michelle Addams advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Black Widow' Michelle Addams defeats 'Amazing' Grace Hughes (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:31 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Michelle Addams gives a name-check to everyone at Lady Shiva's, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. She praises Hughes for a tough fight. It's undeniable that the camera loves her, so while her interview may not have been the best she was still able to get a reaction.

 

 

CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Leona "Dizzy" Deschanel (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -260) vs. Hisae Asahi (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel takes on Hisae Asahi.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Deschanel hits a right hand, but Asahi evades a big left punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) The two fighters clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Deschanel is the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Deschanel is trying to push Asahi so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Asahi ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Asahi, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Deschanel is exerting.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) It isn't pretty, but Deschanel has Asahi stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Deschanel throws a one-two, but Asahi was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Asahi gets hold of Deschanel, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Asahi looks to take Deschanel down by setting up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Asahi doesn't get the throw, Deschanel instead wrestles her way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Using her wrestling skills, Deschanel is trying to push Asahi up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Deschanel achieves it, pinning Asahi to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Deschanel smothers Asahi against the cage, then hits her with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Asahi gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) Deschanel looks for a knee strike, but Asahi works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) Deschanel can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Asahi with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Deschanel, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Asahi aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that she can grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Deschanel fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Asahi gets hold of Deschanel without taking too much damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) With Deschanel in her grasp, Asahi tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Asahi uses a nice inside leg trip and Deschanel is forced to pull guard!

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Asahi attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) She passes guard but can't secure side control as Deschanel starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Deschanel manages to come out on top, with Asahi pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Deschanel keeps very tight to Asahi and peppers her with short strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Asahi attempts to grab an arm of Deschanel from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Asahi cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Deschanel punches down at Asahi, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Asahi attempts to secure an arm.

(Rd 2 - 02:51) Deschanel defends it.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Deschanel begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 2 - 02:22) Deschanel passes guard, but Asahi was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) The scramble results in Asahi turtled with Deschanel on her back.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Deschanel pounds away on Asahi, landing several good shots in the process.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Deschanel pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Deschanel is too slow to stop Asahi getting back up, but does get back control.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Deschanel looks to drag Asahi down while holding her from behind.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) There's a short struggle, but Asahi simply doesn't have enough to defend it and is soon taken down.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Deschanel winds up on top of her turtled-up opponent, holding her around the waist.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Asahi gets quickly back to her feet, although Deschanel does get back control.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Deschanel looks for a german suplex, much to the crowd's delight!

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Asahi gets driven into the ground with a superb german suplex!

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Deschanel winds up on top of her turtled-up opponent, holding her around the waist.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Deschanel fires off some lefts, but Asahi isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) Asahi scrambles back to her feet, but Deschanel has back control.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Deschanel lets go and backs away from Asahi, apparently unhappy with her position.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Deschanel took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Deschanel up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Deschanel shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Asahi cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Deschanel tries to pound on Asahi, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 04:28) Asahi tries to move to guard, but Deschanel doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Deschanel unloads with some left hands, but Asahi deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Deschanel blocks Asahi as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Deschanel fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Asahi tries to move to guard, but Deschanel doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 03:06) Deschanel pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 3 - 02:55) Deschanel blocks Asahi as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) Deschanel pounds away with left hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:21) Asahi tries to pull guard on Deschanel but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) For the first time, Deschanel is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) A jab lands from Deschanel, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) Asahi is able to grab Deschanel.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) With Deschanel in her grasp, Asahi tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) A great inside leg trip sees Deschanel get thrown to the mat and Asahi is left in guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Asahi tries to pound on Deschanel, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Asahi has problems keeping control of Deschanel, who pulls them both back toward the cage side.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Using the cage for support, Deschanel manages to stand up, bringing Asahi up too.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Asahi has managed to slip behind Deschanel though, and now has a waist-lock on her.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) Asahi tries to drag Deschanel down to the ground from behind.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) Deschanel has absolutely no answers, and gets taken down with ease.

(Rd 3 - 00:21) Asahi winds up on top of her turtled-up opponent, holding her around the waist.

(Rd 3 - 00:21) Asahi pounds away and Deschanel is in serious trouble!

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Asahi pounds away with rights, but Deschanel covers up and only a couple manage to get through.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Asahi.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Deschanel ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Deschanel manages to get control of the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) Deschanel is looking to muscle Asahi back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) She does so and now has Asahi pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Deschanel uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) It isn't pretty, but Deschanel has Asahi stuck up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) Unable to break free, Asahi is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Deschanel traps Asahi up against the cage, using double underhooks for control.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) The referee decides that the grappling against the cage has been going on too long, and he brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Deschanel throws a punch but Asahi avoids it.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Deschanel looks like she has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 01:03) Deschanel tries to pick Asahi up for a slam.

(Rd 4 - 01:03) Asahi is able to block it and pull away from her.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) For the first time, Asahi is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 00:34) Deschanel looks confident, shortening the range as she looks to strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:34) Deschanel fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Asahi with a left hook.

(Rd 4 - 00:17) Deschanel uses a right jab, but Asahi avoids a big left.

(Rd 4 - 00:06) Asahi gets hold of Deschanel without taking too much damage.

(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 Deschanel.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Asahi is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. She needs a finish in this final round.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:48) Deschanel fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Deschanel fails to find a home for her jab, but then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:22) Asahi gets hold of Deschanel without taking too much damage.

(Rd 5 - 04:13) With Deschanel controlled by the clinch, Asahi looks to be attempting to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 5 - 04:13) An outside leg trip sweeps Deschanel down to the ground!

(Rd 5 - 04:13) Asahi takes the back of Deschanel directly off the takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:01) Asahi attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 5 - 04:01) Deschanel defends herself well against the choke.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) Deschanel tries to move Asahi off her back but can't.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) Deschanel is in increasing trouble, as Asahi gets both hooks in.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Asahi, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Deschanel defends herself well against the choke.

(Rd 5 - 02:39) Deschanel attempts to pull free of the hooks, but Asahi doesn't allow it.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) Asahi, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) The rear naked choke is fully applied, Asahi has Deschanel flattened out completely, there is no option but to tap out!

(Rd 5 - 02:09) By submission, the winner is Hisae Asahi!

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament goes Hisae Asahi.

 

 

Official Result: Hisae Asahi defeats Leona 'Dizzy' Deschanel (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:51 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Hisae Asahi praises her team at Team Lotus, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She says that she has a lot of respect for Leona Deschanel and praises her toughness.

 

 

CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Glamourous G." Gianna Russo (7-2, 1-1 CTC, From: La Malbaie, Quebec, Underdog: +260) vs. Vicki "The Heart Breaker" Summers (10-3, 2-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Favorite: -330)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Glamourous G.' Gianna Russo goes up against Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Roger Bennett will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Russo is fighting in front of a home crowd tonight, and gets a big cheer as she makes her entrance.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Russo lands a left jab, but Summers evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Russo confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Russo hits a left hand, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Russo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Summers with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Summers comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Russo is left on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Summers smothers Russo with her body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) The clock runs down as Russo is being smothered against the ground by Summers.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Summers smothers Russo with her body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Russo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Summers smothers Russo with her body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) Time slips away as Summers successfully keeps Russo stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Russo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her.

(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 Summers.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Summers, but Russo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Russo can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Summers with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Summers shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Russo is left on her back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) The clock runs down as Russo is being smothered against the ground by Summers.

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Summers lies on top of Russo, basically smothering her.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Summers lies on top of Russo, basically smothering her.

(Rd 2 - 02:54) In guard, Summers is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Russo wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Summers keeps her at bay.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Russo is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Summers off of her.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Summers throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Russo wants to move to rubber guard mission control, but Summers keeps her at bay.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) In guard, Summers throws a couple of punches designed to keep Russo guessing.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) Russo moves in on Summers, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) Summers may have been setting up to shoot, but Russo aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) Russo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) It looked like we were about to see Summers try and get some grappling started, but Russo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 00:18) A jab is wide from Russo, but then she lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:01) Summers steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 2 - 00:01) Russo hits a left jab and then catches Summers with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Summers.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Summers is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Russo confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Russo can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Moving in, Summers appears willing to risk getting hit if it means she can get close enough to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Russo can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Russo lands a left hand and then catches Summers with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) Russo steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 03:59) Russo throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 03:46) A jab hits home from Russo and then she catches Summers with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) Summers backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked her loopy!

(Rd 3 - 03:37) A right cross catches Summers but lacked power.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) Summers comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) Russo connects with a jab, but Summers avoids a big right.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) Summers gets hold of Russo.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Summers is trying to push Russo so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Russo ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) With the cage trapping Russo, Summers looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Russo has no answer to a slick trip, she is left down under side control!

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Summers throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Russo tries to pull guard on Summers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 01:36) Summers fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Russo tries to move to guard, but Summers doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) In side control, Summers catches her breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 00:40) Summers blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) Summers throws some elbows but Russo isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 3 - 00:12) Summers blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Russo, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Summers.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Russo uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Summers aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that she can grapple.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) Russo connects with a nice jab and then hits Summers with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Russo hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Russo can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) A jab hits home from Russo and then she hits Summers with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Summers chooses to shoot in on Russo.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Summers gets hold of a leg but Russo remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Summers uses the position to drive Russo up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:44) Summers drops down and wraps her arms around her opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 4 - 02:44) Summers gets the takedown! Russo pulls half guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) Summers throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 4 - 02:06) Russo works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble her way into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 02:06) She may regret that choice, as it gives Summers the perfect opportunity to get side control.

(Rd 4 - 01:45) Summers throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Summers blocks Russo as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Summers drops three elbows but does minimal damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:51) Russo tries to move to guard, but Summers doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 00:40) Summers pounds away with elbow strikes, but Russo calmly deals with them.

(Rd 4 - 00:24) Summers blocks Russo as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:13) Summers fires away with elbows but Russo doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Russo, 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

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Russo hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) There's a takedown attempt from Summers.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Russo almost got away but not quite; she is left hopping while Summers has hold of one leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Summers uses the position to drive Russo up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Summers tries to take Russo down.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Summers has the takedown, using the fact that Russo was pressed against the cage to her advantage.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Russo is left seated, with her back to the cage, with Summers holding her down.

(Rd 5 - 03:52) Summers smothers Russo up against the cage wall.

(Rd 5 - 03:13) Summers tries to smother Russo against the cage wall but can't keep control long enough.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Russo, trapped against the cage, pummels Summers on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) Summers pushes forward against Russo, basically smothering her against the cage wall.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Summers pounds away, but Russo calmly deals with them.

(Rd 5 - 01:55) Russo, trapped against the cage, pummels Summers on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Summers tries to control Russo against the cage, but finds it a struggle.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) Russo hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 5 - 01:04) Summers tries to control Russo against the cage, but finds it a struggle.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) Russo, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.

(Rd 5 - 00:39) Summers tries to control Russo against the cage, but finds it a struggle.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) Russo hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 5 - 00:08) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.

(Rd 5 - 00:02) Summers chooses to shoot in on Russo.

(Rd 5 - 00:02) Russo almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Summers holds the other.

(Rd 5 - 00:02) Summers drives Russo up against the cage.

(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 Summers.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges have given 48-47.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament goes Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers.

 

 

Official Result: Vicki 'The Heart Breaker' Summers defeats 'Glamourous G.' Gianna Russo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Vicki Summers thanks everyone connected to Impact MMA for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Showing respect, Vicki Summers praises Russo for her skill and toughness.

 

 

CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Taniko Uchiyama (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -530) vs. Suzanne Elder (7-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Yonkers, New York, Underdog: +420)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Taniko Uchiyama battles Suzanne Elder.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Gregory C. James, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Elder closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Uchiyama had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Elder throws a one-two, but Uchiyama was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Elder moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) It looked like we were about to see Uchiyama try and get some grappling started, but Elder was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Elder fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Uchiyama with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Elder pulls her best mean face and tries to stare her opponent down.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Uchiyama appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Elder took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Elder throws a punch but Uchiyama was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Elder closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Elder throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Elder throws a two-punch combo but Uchiyama avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) With a clear opportunity, Uchiyama is able to move in fast and clinch with Elder.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Uchiyama attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Elder on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) An outside leg trip sweeps Elder down to the ground where she is left on her back under side control!

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Uchiyama tries to lock Elder in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Elder stops Uchiyama from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Uchiyama blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Uchiyama tries to lock Elder into a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Elder defends herself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Elder tries to move to guard, but Uchiyama doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Uchiyama looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) She mounts Elder.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Uchiyama tries to set up Elder for an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) The armbar is locked in, but Elder survives because the round ends!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Uchiyama, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:45) A punch from Elder fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Uchiyama gets hold of Elder, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Uchiyama is trying to push Elder so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Elder doesn't let herself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) With control of the clinch, Elder tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) The takedown doesn't work, Uchiyama blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Uchiyama attempts a trip to put Elder on the ground.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) An outside leg trip sweeps Elder down to the ground where she is left on her back pulling half guard!

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Uchiyama tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Elder can do nothing about the pass, and gets mounted.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Uchiyama tries to set up Elder for an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) The armbar is fully applied, Elder has no option but to tap out!

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Taniko Uchiyama takes the win by submission!

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Taniko Uchiyama advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Taniko Uchiyama defeats Suzanne Elder (Submission (Armbar) in 2:47 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Taniko Uchiyama gives a name-check to everyone at Team Lotus, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. She says that she remains undefeated and that she is still waiting for a proper challenge.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Monica "Mayhem" Masters (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Favorite: -880) vs. Setsuko Henmi (8-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +700)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Monica 'Mayhem' Masters takes on Setsuko Henmi in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Gregory C. James, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Henmi uses a left jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick. Masters uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Masters slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Henmi lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Masters lands a left jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Henmi misses with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Masters hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Masters has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Henmi misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Both fighters strike but without success.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Masters doesn't connect with a left jab and also is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Henmi is off target with a left jab and also is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Masters misses with a left jab and also misses with an attempted shot to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Henmi misses a jab and also doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Masters hits a left jab but misses a high kick. Henmi hits a jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Masters took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Masters. She knows that this is her fight to lose now.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Masters counters a right hand with a left jab and a left to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Henmi slips past a right hook and counters with a quick kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Henmi hits a jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Displaying quick hands, Masters lands four quick punches.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Henmi.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Henmi took an accidental eye poke there, that looked nasty.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) She gets a few moments to recover.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) The fight resumes.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Henmi hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:37) Masters manages to connect with only one punch out of a flurry and then hits a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:10) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 2 - 01:38) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:38) Masters hits a jab but misses a high kick. Henmi misses with a left jab but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Henmi misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Masters attacks with a pair of jabs that are followed by a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Henmi is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:54) Masters throws three quick punches and lands two of them but misses a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Henmi misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Masters attacks with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Henmi is being totally outstruck so far in this fight.

(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'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Masters.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Masters.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Bleeding, Henmi is attended to by the cut man between rounds.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Masters hits a jab but can't make contact on a right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Henmi hits a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Henmi hits a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) With fast hands, Masters scores with two quick punches that set up a nice uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) Henmi tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! The only reason she is still upright is that she's now slumped against the cage! Here comes Masters, she knows that this is a chance to finish!

(Rd 3 - 04:19) Masters moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Henmi is rocked again!

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Henmi can't cover up well enough and gets clocked with a right hand to the side of the head and goes down hard!

(Rd 3 - 04:01) Masters starts pounding away on Henmi, looking to finish her off!

(Rd 3 - 04:01) Masters pounds away on Henmi, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 3 - 04:01) The referee jumps in and saves Henmi from taking any more shots!

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Monica 'Mayhem' Masters takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Monica Masters advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Monica 'Mayhem' Masters defeats Setsuko Henmi (TKO (Strikes) in 1:10 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Monica Masters praises her team at Lady Shiva's, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WOMENS BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Pamela "The Truth" O'Neill (14-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, England, Favorite: -670) vs. "The Rotterdam Rock" Stella Massey (12-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Underdog: +530)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Pamela 'The Truth' O'Neill takes on 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey in the CTC Womens Bantamweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Stepping in, O'Neill aggressively get a dominant clinch position.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) O'Neill looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) She gets a big takedown and she manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) O'Neill tries to ensnare Massey in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Massey blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) O'Neill attempts to armbar Massey from side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Massey blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Looking to catch her breath, O'Neill is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) O'Neill is trying to move from side control to mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Massey was ready for it though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Massey mistakenly leaves her back exposed and O'Neill seizes the chance to take it!

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) O'Neill gets into a really dominant position by applying a body triangle.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) O'Neill attempts to complete a rear naked choke, having the body triangle locked on tight.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Massey gets flattened out with the rear naked choke, she has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Pamela O'Neill takes the victory by way of submission!

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Pamela O'Neill has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tourname tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Pamela 'The Truth' O'Neill defeats 'The Rotterdam Rock' Stella Massey (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:21 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Pamela O'Neill thanks everyone connected to Femme Fatale Fighting for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Watching replays of the finish, Pamela O'Neill says that she thought it was a very good choke and thanks her trainers for working on it with her.

 

 

Attendance: 989

Gate Reciepts: $139,449

Sponsorship: $42,848

Ad Revenue: $915,292

Merchandise: $6,574

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $79,837)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Pamela O'Neill            $9,822       Stella Massey            $1,765       SotN: O'Neill: $5,000
Monica Masters            $4,465       Setsuko Henmi            $1,968
Taniko Uchiyama           $2,858       Suzanne Elder            $1,638
Vicki Summers             $3,928       Gianna Russo             $1,722
Hisae Asahi               $198         Leona Deschanel          $2,017
Michelle Addams           $9,009       Grace Hughes             $1,722       KotN: Addams: $5,000
Liz Brunnell              $2,378       Rain Richards            $2,017
Thea Higgins              $17,440      Maya Komagata            $16,890      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             Perf: Both: $5,000

 

Drug Testing: $8,400

Production: $43,170

 

Profit: $972,756

 

Critical Rating: 79%

Commercial Rating: 57%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              -1.0%             38.5% (Mid Level National)
USA                 -4.0%             41.6% (Mid Level National)
UK                  -0.8%             4.2% (Low Level National)
Europe              -1.0%             16.6% (Low Level National)
Australia           -0.2%             96.4% (High Level Regional)
Japan               -3.2%             36.4% (Mid Level National)
Asia                -1.0%             13.9% (Low Level National)
Russia              -0.1%             94.7% (High Level Regional)
Mexico              -1.0%             10.9% (Low Level National)
South America       -2.4%             25.4% (Low Level National)
Central America     -0.1%             96.3% (High Level Regional)
Africa              -0.1%             92.7% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 115, and all fighters tested clean.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Taniko Uchiyama will no longer be training with Team Lotus. She said publicly that she enjoyed training there, but the arrangement was always temporary and it was time to move on.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

WEFF 29: Landry vs. Bergeron (Saturday, Week 2, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Emele Bergeron Won The WEFF Featherweight Title

Fight of the Night: Lace Lachance vs. Michella Caron

KO of the Night: Lace Lachance (vs. Michella Caron)

Submission of the Night: Francille Lapointe (vs. Antoinette Landry)

 

XCC: Lachance vs. Lavoie (Saturday, Week 3, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Aubry Lavoie Won The XCC Featherweight Title

Fight of the Night: Aubry Lavoie vs. Delancey Lachance

KO of the Night: Coltrane Aaronson (vs. Derrell Durand)

Submission of the Night: Aubry Lavoie (vs. Delancy Lachance)

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Michelle Addams vs. Hisae Asahi

Vicki Summers vs. Liz Brunnell

Monica Masters vs. Taniko Uchiyama

Pamela O'Neill vs. Thea Higgins

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Friday, Week 3, July 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Daniela Sadorra (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -240) vs. Nina "Liberty" Belle (11-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Underdog: +190)

Daniela Sadorra is one of the fastest rising stars in womens MMA, a very good striker who is known for her amazing speed. A knock out artist, she has been on the delivering end of some of the most brutal knock outs in history! She won by second round TKO over Toshie Nishina in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Charlotte DiSerra in the third round of the tournament. Nina Belle is one of the best Flyweights in the world, a high quality striker who is known for her excellent stamina, being able to keep up her intense all-out attacks from first bell to last. Her ability to set and maintain such a high pace allows her to overwhelm most opponents. She won by first round TKO over Park Seong in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Clare Peyton in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Helena Broderick vs. Karen Curtis in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournamnent Fourth Round Bout: "The Blonde Bombshell" April Watson (8-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +150) vs. "The Electrifying" Jenny DeNeuve (8-2, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -200)

April Watson was blessed with the double whammy of having both looks and skill, and at one point looked like she would be the face of womens MMA. A highly skilled kick boxer, with a powerful and exciting array of kicks, she missed eighteen months after being brutally knocked out by Daniela Sadorra, but seems to have her career back on track since entering the CTC tournament. She won by first round TKO over Vanessa Phillips in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Jenny DeNeuve in the third round of the tournament. Jenny DeNeuve is a very good kick boxer, whose striking is above the level at which most of the female fighters in North America are at. Her string of exciting finishes coupled with her charisma and looks have made her a big favorite, as well as establishing her as one of the top Flyweights in the world. She won by five second knock out over Manami Ken in the second round of the tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to April Watson in the third round of the tournament, but was allowed back in the bracket when Katherine Williams retired. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hazel McClay vs. Daljit Samir in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Wicked Bitch of the West" Honey Due (10-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Underdog: +120) vs. Leslie Myers (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -160)

Honey Due is nominally a kick boxer, but has also dabbled in Judo and jiu-jitsu, giving her an enviable base of skills. A fantastic athlete with endless cardio, she has the potential to be a major name in womens MMA. She won by eighth round TKO over Akemi Satou in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Phoebe Bergman in the third round of the tournament. Leslie Myers is one of the least likely looking mixed martial artists in the world, and belies her innocent appearance by being in possession of a fairly high level Jiu-Jitsu game that can tie opponents in knots. She isn't very good at stand-up though, and that's her big weakness. She won by fourth round submission over Tomi Nishimura in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Ramona Stivic in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Fusae Miura vs. Andrea Jones in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Natalie "Rocky" Rogers (10-2, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Underdog: +250) vs. Rennaya Rives (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -320)

Natalie Rogers is a promising fighter from England who moved to Canada when she was in her teens, a martial arts fanatic who has studied Kung Fu extensively. A good striker who is known for her excellent technique, she also has an under-rated ground game. She lost by first round TKO to Elizabeth Lindley in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to re-enter the bracket following the retirement of Kochiyo Chikamatsu, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Tara O'Brien in the third round of the tournament. Rennaya Rives is a very talented striker from Sao Paulo, who was the national Taekwondo champion of Brazil in 1996 and 1997. A devastating striker, with a powerful kicking game, she is an excellent prospect for future success in the sport. She won by second round TKO over Tae Kasuga in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Joan Whitehouse in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Steph Smith vs. Trish Biel in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Helena Broderick (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Underdog: +540) vs. Karen "The Demon" Curtis (10-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -680)

Helena Broderick is a hard-hitting German athlete who is dangerous because of the power she has in her punches. She is sloppy when it comes to technique, and pretty one-dimensional, but it only takes a second for her to connect with one of her big swings and end a fight. She won by first round knock out over Tanya Duke in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Catalina Vinicios in the third round of the tournament. Karen Curtis is a tough-as-nails wrestler, who has very good grappling skills and likes to use them either to grind out victories over opponents or put them on the ground and finish them with her nasty ground and pound. She won by third round TKO over Tsukiyama Baisotei in the second round of the tournament before winning by Unanimous Decision over Kimie Igarashi in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Daniela Sadorra vs. Nina Belle in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Stunning" Steph Smith (9-1, 2-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #61, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Real Deal" Trish Biel (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -130)

Steph Smith is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu fighter from Ontario, who has always had the ground game to give most opponents problems but continually shows poor fight IQ and tries to stand with opponents. She won by third round submission over Catherine Davis in the first round of the tournament, then lost by Unanimous Decision to Sandy Oliver in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed to reenter the bracket when Oliver retired following their fight, before winning by first round submission over Alison Beattie in the third round of the tournament. Trish Biel is a rising star in womens MMA, an extremely dangerous fighter in that she is an elite-level grappler who can completely dominate her opponents with her wrestling skills. Her stand-up is ragged at best, however, although it has visibly improved since her debut. She won by first round TKO over Tatjana Vinick in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Elizabeth Lindley in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Natalie Rogers vs. Rennaya Rives in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Hazel "Make 'Em Pay" McClay (9-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -110) vs. Daljit Samir (11-1, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +100)

Hazel McClay is a ground and pound specialist, who is noted for her quality takedowns and vicious elbow strikes. Despite her weak striking and small stature (she fought as a very undersized Bantamweight before WEFF introduced a Flyweight class), she has found a lot of success. She won by third round submission over Violet Benes in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Kata Mallasz in the third round of the tournament. Daljit Samir is one of the few Indian fighters, who comes from a Karate background and is noted for her highly technical approach to striking. Elusive, her stick and move tactics make her a frustrating opponent to face. She lost by Unanimous Decision to Kata Mallasz in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed back in the bracket following the retirement of Roz Wareing, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Jessica Herbig in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of April Watson vs. Jenny DeNeuve II in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Fusae Miura (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -390) vs. "Little Evil" Andrea Jones (8-1, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #23, Underdog: +310)

Fusae Miura is a student of Judo, who uses her skills in that area to her advantage in her MMA fights. She likes to get in close and use trips and throws to set up her submission attempts. She won by Unanimous Decision over Chisaki Gojo in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Nicola Tyler in the third round of the tournament. Andrea Jones is one of the few womens trained in catch wrestling, and is a tough opponent who loves to try and drag the fight to the ground where she can choose to use strikes or submissions to finish. She lost by third round submission to Charlotte DiSerra in the second round of the tournament, but was allowed back into the bracket with the retirement of Layla Holmes, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Shannon Palmer in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Honey Due vs. Leslie Myers in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Daniela Sadorra (125 lbs) vs. Nina Belle (125 lbs)

April Watson (125 lbs) vs. Jenny DeNeuve (125 lbs)

Honey Due (125 lbs) vs. Leslie Myers (125 lbs)

Natalie Rogers (125 lbs) vs. Rennaya Rives (125 lbs)

Helena Broderick (125 lbs) vs. Karen Curtis (125 lbs)

Steph Smith (125 lbs) vs. Trish Biel (125 lbs)

Hazel McClay (125 lbs) vs. Daljit Samir (125 lbs)

Fusae Miura (125 lbs) vs. Andrea Jones (125 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 117 Full Fight Card

WFLY: Daniela Sadorra vs. Nina Belle

WFLY: April Watson vs. Jenny DeNeuve

WFLY: Honey Due vs. Leslie Myers

WFLY: Natalie Rogers vs. Rennaya Rives

WFLY: Helena Broderick vs. Karen Curtis

WFLY: Steph Smith vs. Trish Biel

WFLY: Hazel McClay vs. Daljit Samir

WFLY: Fusae Miura vs. Andrea Jones

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Friday, Week 3, July 2003

Live From Saint John, New Brunswick

 

 

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 FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Fusae Miura (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Tokyo, Japan, Favorite: -390) vs. "Little Evil" Andrea Jones (8-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Cleveland, Ohio, Underdog: +310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Fusae Miura taking on 'Little Evil' Andrea Jones.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Miura may have weighed in the same as Jones yesterday, but she clearly has a significant size advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Miura looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Jones simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Jones throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) A one-two from Jones fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Miura is able to grab Jones.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Miura looks to take Jones down by setting up a judo throw.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) A great inside leg trip sees Jones get thrown to the mat and Miura is left in guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) The clock runs down as Jones is being smothered against the ground by Miura.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Time slips away as Miura successfully keeps Jones stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Miura pounds away, but Jones isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Jones pulls Miura down in close and hits her with a couple of short punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Miura pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Miura deflects a couple of punches that Jones threw from below.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Miura pounds away, but Jones isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Miura gets pushed back thanks to a butterfly guard, and Jones quickly scrambles.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Miura seizes the opportunity, Jones was too slow and gets caught in side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Miura tries to lock Jones in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Miura gets the kimura, twists the arm backwards, and Jones has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 00:58) The winner, by submission; Fusae Miura!

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Fusae Miura.

 

Official Result: Fusae Miura defeats 'Little Evil' Andrea Jones (Submission (Kimura) in 4:02 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Fusae Miura praises her team at Flying Daggers, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She is then asked who she'd like to face next, and smugly answers that Daljit Samir is next on her hit list.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Hazel "Make 'Em Pay" McClay (9-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Seattle, Washington, Favorite: -110) vs. Daljit Samir (11-1, 1-1 CTC, From: New Delhi, India, Underdog: +100)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Hazel 'Make 'Em Pay' McClay battling Daljit Samir.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Samir lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Setting it up with excellent timing, McClay comes forward and shoots for the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) In half guard, McClay throws a couple of punches designed to keep Samir guessing.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) McClay blocks Samir as she tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) McClay throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) McClay blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) McClay begins trying to get her leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Samir was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Samir ends up on the bottom with McClay in side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) McClay throws a few left hands as she takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Samir tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) McClay throws a few weak-looking punches as she decides on her next move.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) Samir tries to move to guard, but McClay doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) McClay throws a few left hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Samir tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) McClay throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) McClay attempts the mount.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) The attempted mount results in a scramble for position as Samir tries to avoid the danger.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Samir scrambles to her feet, but McClay immediately drives her up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) McClay tries to use some dirty boxing, but Samir uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(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) I think McClay took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) McClay keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Samir fails to find a home for her jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Samir lands a left hand and then catches McClay with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Samir moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Samir connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Samir moves in on McClay, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Samir uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) McClay sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) She drives forward, and despite the best efforts of Samir to stay upright, the takedown is completed!

(Rd 2 - 03:42) McClay ends up holding a seated Samir around the waist, pressing her up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) McClay looks to get a more dominant position by pushing Samir from a seated position onto her back.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Samir doesn't let McClay get the mount.

(Rd 2 - 03:10) Samir, stuck up against the cage, hits several clubbing forearms to the back.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) McClay begins trying to get herself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) She can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Samir hits some weak punches to the upper back, but they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) McClay begins trying to get herself into a more dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) She finds herself unable to get the mount on this attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Samir, trapped against the cage, pummels McClay on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 2 - 00:26) McClay unloads with some left hands, but Samir deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) Samir hits McClay with a few weak strikes to the back.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of 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) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Samir.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Samir moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Samir can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:43) A jab hits home from Samir and then she scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) McClay, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Samir can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) A jab lands from Samir, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) Samir can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits McClay with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Samir closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) A one-two from Samir fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Samir doesn't trouble her opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) McClay moves in fast and clinches with Samir.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) McClay uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Samir as they grapple.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) McClay is looking to muscle Samir back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) Samir ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) McClay pins Samir up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Samir is trapped against the cage and McClay punishes her with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Smothered against the cage, Samir cannot get free.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) McClay tries to use her dirty boxing skills, but Samir uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(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 McClay.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's McClay up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Samir can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) Samir fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches McClay with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:16) Samir lands two jabs and then catches McClay with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) McClay looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Samir simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) Samir fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Samir is still moving well, but she is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 4 - 03:37) Samir connects with a nice jab and then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 4 - 03:37) McClay is knocked down!

(Rd 4 - 03:29) Samir moves in quickly to try and finish McClay with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 4 - 03:29) McClay is back to her feet too quickly though.

(Rd 4 - 03:02) A jab hits home from Samir and then she lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) Samir takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance.

(Rd 4 - 02:37) Samir moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 02:37) Samir throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but McClay defends them well.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:17) Samir can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 01:58) Samir lands a right hand and then hits McClay with a body kick.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) Samir closes in on McClay, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) McClay uses a right jab while backing away.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) A jab hits home from Samir and then she catches McClay with a stunning left hook!

(Rd 4 - 01:38) McClay is knocked down!

(Rd 4 - 01:31) Without hesitation, Samir goes to finish McClay off with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 4 - 01:31) McClay is back up too fast though.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) A jab lands from Samir, but McClay dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:51) Samir hits a right jab and then catches McClay with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:23) Samir can't connect with a jab, but then hits McClay with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 00:13) McClay seizes the chance and grabs Samir into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:05) McClay looks to sweep a leg out from under Samir so as to take her down with a trip.

(Rd 4 - 00:05) McClay doesn't get it, Samir blocked any attempt to move her.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time runs out on round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Samir, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:45) McClay looked like she was going to shoot, but Samir simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 04:45) Samir can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits McClay with a right to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) McClay keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) A jab hits home from Samir and then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 5 - 04:30) McClay hits the mat, that shot has rocked her!

(Rd 5 - 04:23) Samir quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed McClay!

(Rd 5 - 04:23) McClay is back to her feet too quickly though.

(Rd 5 - 03:56) Samir moves in on McClay, preparing to throw.

(Rd 5 - 03:56) Samir fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:31) Samir lands two jabs and then catches McClay with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) Samir is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 03:02) McClay uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 5 - 03:02) Samir hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 02:52) Samir takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) Samir hits a right jab and then hits McClay with a straight left.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:25) Samir fails to find a home for her jab, but then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 5 - 02:15) Samir connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) McClay wants to grapple but is clearly wary of her opponent's striking.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) Samir lands a jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 01:43) McClay comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 01:43) Samir cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 5 - 01:30) McClay throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Samir tries to pull guard on McClay but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 5 - 00:43) McClay fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) McClay blocks Samir as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) McClay drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Samir.

(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 Samir, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 48-46 (Ian Rivers), 48-46 (Edward Wilde) and 48-47 (Reginald Wodehouse).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Daljit Samir wins by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Daljit Samir has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Daljit Samir defeats Hazel 'Make 'Em Pay' McClay (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Daljit Samir name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Karen Curtis better get prepared because she is coming for her.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Stunning" Steph Smith (9-1, 2-1 CTC, From: Iroquois Falls, Ontario, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Real Deal" Trish Biel (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Hannover, Germany, Favorite: -130)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Stunning' Steph Smith fights 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Smith aggressively gets to a dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) With control of the clinch, Smith tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Biel cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Smith fires off a few punches.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Smith looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Smith passes guard, but Biel was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Biel ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Biel begins trying to get her leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) She passes half guard but can't secure side control as Smith starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Smith ends up on the bottom with Biel in side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Biel pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Biel blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Biel fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Smith tries to pull guard on Biel but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Biel fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Biel fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Biel pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Biel blocks Smith as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Biel fires off a few punches as she catches her breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Biel blocks Smith as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Biel 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Biel works her way to a dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 04:44) Biel is trying to push Smith so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:44) Smith doesn't let herself be driven back though.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Biel is looking to muscle Smith back against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Biel doesn't manage it though, Smith defended it well.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Using her wrestling skills, Biel is trying to push Smith up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Smith isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Biel is trying to push Smith so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) She does so and now has Smith pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Showing her ability to exert control, Biel smothers Smith up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) Biel smothers Smith up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:30) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:15) Smith hits a left jab and then hits Biel with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) Smith can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Up close, they start wrestling.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Smith manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) With control of the clinch, Smith tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Smith gets the takedown! Biel pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Smith pounds away, but Biel calmly deals with them.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Smith.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Smith hits a left hand, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:43) Biel gets hold of Smith without taking too much damage.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Biel is trying to push Smith so that her back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) She does so and now has Smith pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Biel is wearing Smith down by keeping her trapped up against the cage and forcing her to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) Unable to get free, Smith is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Referee Kyle Crisp thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Biel shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) The takedown is completed, Smith is on her back and pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:54) Biel fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 3 - 01:31) Smith tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:31) Biel gets caught in an armbar...and has no choice but to tap out!

(Rd 3 - 01:00) By submission, the winner is Steph Smith!

(Rd 3 - 01:00) Steph Smith advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Stunning' Steph Smith defeats 'The Real Deal' Trish Biel (Submission (Armbar) in 4:00 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Steph Smith thanks everyone connected to Femme Fatale Fighting for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. She gave a charismatic performance.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Helena Broderick (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Munich, Germany, Underdog: +540) vs. Karen "The Demon" Curtis (10-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Favorite: -680)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Helena Broderick taking on Karen 'The Demon' Curtis.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Broderick can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Curtis gets hold of Broderick.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Curtis looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Broderick grabs the cage to block the takedown!

(Rd 1 - 04:34) The referee gives Broderick a verbal warning!

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Curtis pins Broderick up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Curtis goes low and comes up holding a single leg, leaving Broderick hopping and in danger of getting taken down.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Broderick blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage!

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Broderick gets a break as the referee apparently didn't see that piece of cheating!

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Smothered against the cage, Broderick is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Curtis exerts total control, keeping Broderick smothered against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Curtis smothers Broderick up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) The rest of the round passes by with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Curtis took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Curtis 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 Broderick from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Broderick throws a two-punch combo but Curtis avoids both.

(Rd 2 - 04:40) Curtis seizes the chance and grabs Broderick into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Curtis tries to take Broderick down.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Broderick, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown!

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Referee Harry A. Bierce somehow managed to not spot that bit of cheating!

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Broderick, stuck with her back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Curtis is exerting.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) With Broderick stuck against the cage, Curtis tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Curtis gets the takedown! Broderick pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Curtis throws a fast elbow strike to the head, scoring with a glancing blow.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Curtis attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Broderick can't keep her opponent in half guard, and Curtis gains side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Curtis attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Broderick blocks it.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Curtis tries to lock Broderick in a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Broderick stops Curtis from applying it.

(Rd 2 - 01:10) Curtis tries to lock Broderick into a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 01:10) Broderick defends herself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Curtis tries to lock Broderick in a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Broderick fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(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 round goes to Curtis, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's Curtis up 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Broderick confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Curtis had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Broderick hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Curtis, wanting to grapple, comes forward. She appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Broderick lands a jab and then hits Curtis with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Curtis shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) She gets a big takedown and she ends up in half guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) That's two takedowns from five attempts.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Curtis fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Curtis unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Broderick.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) In half guard, Curtis begins working to get side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) She gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) She may have given up side control, but Broderick is making Curtis work very hard on the ground for position.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Curtis tries to lock Broderick in an arm triangle.

(Rd 3 - 02:33) Broderick fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Curtis tries to lock Broderick into a kimura.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Broderick fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 3 - 01:48) Looking to catch her breath, Curtis is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Curtis attempts to arm triangle Broderick from side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Broderick stops Curtis from applying it.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Curtis attempts an armbar.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Broderick defends herself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) Curtis throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that she can catch her breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:12) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 00:06) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:06) Curtis misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Broderick comes in with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Curtis, 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Broderick, she's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Broderick moves in on Curtis, preparing to throw.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) It looked like we were about to see Curtis try and get some grappling started, but Broderick was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Broderick connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Broderick throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) Curtis moves in fast and shoots on Broderick.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Curtis has the takedown! Broderick pulls half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) That's her third takedown of the fight.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Curtis tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) She does excellently, getting into side control.

(Rd 4 - 02:57) Curtis looks to get a mount.

(Rd 4 - 02:57) Broderick tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up her back.

(Rd 4 - 02:34) Broderick prevents herself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Curtis from getting hooks in.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Broderick attempts to turn and get Curtis off her back.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Broderick turns Curtis over and twists around, ending up on top in her guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Broderick stands up out of guard, but remains hovering dangerously above Curtis.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Apparently unwilling to engage, Broderick lets her opponent stand back up.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Broderick throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) Curtis seizes the chance and shoots in on Broderick.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) The takedown is completed, Broderick is on her back and pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) Curtis begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 4 - 01:00) She eventually passes, but only into half guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) Curtis unloads with some right hands, but Broderick deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Curtis.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Broderick is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. She needs a finish in this final round.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Broderick connects with a jab, but Curtis avoids a big right.

(Rd 5 - 04:42) Curtis gets hold of Broderick.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) Curtis looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:34) She has the takedown! Broderick pulls half guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:23) Curtis pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Broderick.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) Curtis pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 5 - 03:43) Curtis throws a quick elbow, but it doesn't connect.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Curtis attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Curtis gains side control after getting her leg free from half guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) Curtis tries to put Broderick into an americana.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) Broderick blocks it.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Curtis tries to grab a leg to prepare Broderick for a kneebar.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Broderick fights off the kneebar attempt.

(Rd 5 - 01:33) Curtis tries to lock Broderick into a kimura.

(Rd 5 - 01:33) Broderick defends herself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) Curtis tries to ensnare Broderick in an armbar.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) An armbar is applied, Broderick is trapped!

(Rd 5 - 00:56) Curtis loses the hold! Somehow Broderick got her arm free. That was incredibly close to a finish though.

(Rd 5 - 00:56) Curtis doesn't panic though, and secures side control before Broderick can get away.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) Curtis tries to lock Broderick into an armbar.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) Broderick doesn't allow the armbar to be applied.

(Rd 5 - 00:17) Curtis pounds away on Broderick, landing a few glancing elbow strikes but nothing too damaging.

(Rd 5 - 00:04) Curtis pounds away with elbow strikes, but Broderick calmly deals with them.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Curtis took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Edward Wilde), 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 50-45 (Johnny Beerbohm).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Karen 'The Demon' Curtis wins by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Karen 'The Demon' Curtis.

 

 

Official Result: Karen 'The Demon' Curtis defeats Helena Broderick (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Karen Curtis praises her team at Lady Shiva's, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She names a local club and says that she is heading there for a post-victory party and that everyone is welcome. There's no doubt that Karen Curtis benefits from being interviewed, she knows the value of building name value.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Natalie "Rocky" Rogers (10-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Coventry, England, Underdog: +250) vs. Rennaya Rives (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -320)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Natalie 'Rocky' Rogers squares off with Rennaya Rives.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Rogers tries to go to the body but gets countered with a quick right jab and a low kick that can't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Rives hits a jab but misses with a spinning back kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Rogers lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Rives doesn't connect with a left roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Rogers misses a right hook and gets countered with a right jab and a left hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) There's a burst of strikes but neither fighter can land a blow.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Rogers doesn't connect with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Rives can't hit a left cross thanks to Rogers bobbing and weaving.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Rives goes to the body with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Rogers nails one quick punch from a flurry and then hits a good kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:59) Rives counters a right hand with a jab and a head kick attempt that doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Rives misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Rives uses her great movement to dodge a couple of quick punches and a quick low kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Rogers hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Rives uses a right jab but can't connect on a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Rogers hits a jab but misses with a spinning kick. Rives lands a right jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Rives lands a right jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. Rogers hits a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(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 Rogers.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Rogers misses with a big right hand, allowing Rives to counter with a jab and a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Rives counters a right hand with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Rives tries a left hand but it gets absorbed on her opponent's gloves.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Rives lets two punches sail past, her head movement proving far too good for Rogers.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Rives misses a big left hand, putting her off balance and allowing Rogers to attack with a left jab and a low kick that narrowly misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) Rives is left wide open after a missed left hook to the ribs and gets countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Rives counters a right hand with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Rogers misses with a head kick attempt and gets countered with a right jab and a good left hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Rogers hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Rives scores with a jab but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:24) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:24) Rogers counters a hesitant body shot with a left jab and a body kick that misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:05) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Rogers deals with two punches without issue, her guard remains solid.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Rogers fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) The two fighters strike, but without success.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Rives lets two punches sail past, her head movement proving far too good for Rogers.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Rives has a left hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Rives tries a spin kick but can't get it.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Rives shows her good head movement, bobbing and weaving her way past two 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 Rives.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Rives misses a big left hand, putting her off balance and allowing Rogers to attack with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Rives hits a jab but finds her left cross blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Rogers hits a jab and also hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Rogers is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Rives is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Rogers lands a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Rives is off-target with a jab but scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Rogers is off target with a left jab but hits a right hand. Rives uses a right jab but misses a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Rives doesn't connect with a right jab but connects with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Rogers lands a left jab but misses with a spinning back kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:04) Rives misses a left hook and gets countered with a low kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Rogers sees a head kick coming and counters Rives with a jab and a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Rogers fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Rives misses a jab and also fails on a hook attempt to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Rives dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Rogers misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) Rives hits a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) Rogers lands a left jab and also hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Rives misses a left cross that leaves her open to the counter. Rogers attacks with a jab and a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:40) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 00:40) Rives misses a left hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:21) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:21) Rives hits a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:21) Rogers lands a left jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 00:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Rogers.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Rogers up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Rives misses a left hook and gets countered with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:31) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 04:31) Rogers hits a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:31) Rives is off target with a right jab but connects with a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Rogers stumbles her way into a clinch; she looks shattered.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Rives attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Rogers on the ground.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) It's unsuccessful, Rogers maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Clinched with Rogers, Rives looks to try and take her down.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Rives doesn't get it, Rogers blocked any attempt to move her.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) Rives and Rogers break the grapple and are apart again, circling.

(Rd 4 - 03:41) Rogers 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 - 03:41) Limping heavily, Rives is struggling to move around.

(Rd 4 - 03:31) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:31) Rogers misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Rives attacks with a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:18) Limping heavily, Rives is struggling to move around.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Rives misses with a pair of jabs but connects with a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:07) Rogers is off-target with a jab but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) Rogers scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:47) Rives hits a jab but finds her left cross blocked.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) With control of the clinch, Rives tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:38) The takedown is completed, Rogers is on her back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:22) Rives tries to pound on Rogers, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 4 - 02:11) Rogers gets some separation and tries to scramble for position.

(Rd 4 - 02:11) There wasn't enough separation though, Rives is able to catch her and secure side control.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Rives throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) Rogers tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 4 - 01:18) Rives fires away with elbows but Rogers doesn't take much damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:58) Rives blocks Rogers as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) Rives throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch her breath.

(Rd 4 - 00:16) Rives blocks Rogers as she tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:02) Rives tries to pound on Rogers with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Rives, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 05:00) Barely able to walk now, the damage Rives has taken to her legs has really taken its toll.

(Rd 5 - 04:48) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:48) Rogers scores with a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:48) Rives misses with a right jab but nails a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:41) Breathing very hard, Rogers is looking ragged.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Rives lands a one-two.

(Rd 5 - 04:29) Rogers uses a left jab and also lands a low kick.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) Rives appears to be feeling a little fatigue for the first time in this fight, her hands are starting to lower just a fraction.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Rogers scores with a left hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Rives hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Rives tries to take Rogers down.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) It doesn't work, Rogers defended against it well.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Rives tries to take Rogers down.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Rives can't get Rogers down to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.

(Rd 5 - 02:53) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) Rives looks to take Rogers down with a trip.

(Rd 5 - 02:40) Rogers blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) Breathing very hard, Rives is looking ragged.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) Clinched with Rogers, Rives looks to try and take her down.

(Rd 5 - 02:26) Rogers blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 5 - 02:12) The grappling doesn't last long, as they soon break away from each other.

(Rd 5 - 01:59) Limping heavily, Rives is struggling to move around.

(Rd 5 - 01:45) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:45) Rogers slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a low kick.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) There's a stalemate as both fighters throw but fail to land a hit.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Rogers misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Rives doesn't connect with a right jab and also has a left hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) Rogers counters a left hand with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) With control of the clinch, Rives tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) Rogers blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Rogers tries to lock her legs around the waist of Rives, wanting to pull her down to the floor.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Rives defends the attempt to drag her down, and takes control of the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 00:36) Clinched with Rogers, Rives looks to try and take her down.

(Rd 5 - 00:36) Rogers cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:23) Rives fires away with elbows but Rogers doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 5 - 00:07) Rogers tries to catch Rives with a punch, but it is not on target.

(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 Rives.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Edward Wilde: 48-47 Rogers.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 48-47 to Rives.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Johnny Beerbohm has scored it 48-47 Rives.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Rennaya Rives wins by split decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Rennaya Rives books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

Official Result: Rennaya Rives defeats Natalie 'Rocky' Rogers (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Rennaya Rives praises her team at Combat Team Curitiba, her various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support her. She says that she isn't happy about the result and that she felt it should have been a clear unanimous decision victory. She gave a charismatic performance.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Wicked Bitch of the West" Honey Due (10-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Long Beach, California, Underdog: +120) vs. Leslie Myers (8-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Amos, Quebec, Favorite: -160)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due takes on Leslie Myers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Due uses a right jab, but doesn't hit the leg kick follow-up.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Due confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Due hits a right jab and then hits Myers with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Due steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Due lands a jab and then scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Myers appeared to be going for a takedown, but Due took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) A jab is wide from Due, but then she scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Myers hits a tentative right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) A jab is wide from Due, but then she hits Myers with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Due lands two right hands and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Due moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) A jab hits home from Due and then she scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Myers may have been setting up to shoot, but Due aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) A jab is wide from Due, but then she catches Myers with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Myers shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Due sprawls well, preventing the takedown, and then moves out of range.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) A jab lands from Due, but Myers avoids a big left.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Myers scores with a weak, flicked right hand jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Due can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Due hits a right jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Myers is limping a little bit.

(Rd 1 - 00:42) Due can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then catches Myers with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) A jab hits home from Due and then she lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Due lands a jab and then lands a nice left head kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Myers looks unsteady on her feet as she retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked her! She winds up backed against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round belonged to Due to the tune of 10-8.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Due lands a right hand and then hits Myers with a high left head kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Myers shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) The takedown is unsuccessful, Due sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) Due can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 2 - 03:47) Myers is limping a little from the damage she has taken to her legs.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) A jab hits home from Due and then she catches Myers with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:16) Due connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) There's a takedown attempt from Myers.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Due stops the takedown with a great sprawl. She steps away to safety.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Myers had looked like she was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) A jab lands from Due, but her big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Due moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Due connects with a nice jab and then catches Myers with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Due throws a punch but Myers avoids it.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Myers shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Due stops the takedown with a great sprawl. She steps away to safety.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Myers appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Due took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Due connects with a nice jab and then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) For the first time, Due is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Myers shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) Due stops the takedown with a great sprawl. She steps away to safety.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Due uses a right jab, but her big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Due took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Due ahead 20-17.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Myers appeared to be going for a takedown, but Due took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Due hits a right jab and then catches Myers with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Myers may have been setting up to shoot, but Due aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Due hits a right jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Myers comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Myers can't get past the sprawl of Due and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Due moves in on Myers, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Due lands a right jab, but her big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Due lands a jab and then hits Myers with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Myers had looked like she was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Due hits a couple of minor right hands, but misses with a left body kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Unfortunately, Due loses her footing and falls down as a result.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Myers tries to come in and secure a ground position.

(Rd 3 - 02:49) Myers dives in, but Due pushes her away and starts to scramble.

(Rd 3 - 02:34) The scramble sees Due up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Smothered against the cage, Due cannot get free.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Myers looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) An outside leg trip sweeps Due down to the ground!

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Due gives up her back off the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Due prevents Myers from getting her hooks in.

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Due tries to move Myers off her back but can't.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Myers tries to finish Due off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Due stops Myers from getting her arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Due took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Myers, she's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Myers, but Due was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Due lands a right jab, but sees the following low kick get caught!

(Rd 4 - 04:40) Seeing her opportunity, Myers tries to put Due on the mat.

(Rd 4 - 04:40) Doing superbly, Due prevents the takedown and manages to yank her leg free entirely.

(Rd 4 - 04:22) A jab is wide from Due, but then she scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) There's a takedown attempt from Myers.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) Due stops the takedown with a great sprawl. She steps away to safety.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Due hits a right jab and then hits Myers with a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Due is definitely slowing, her gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Myers shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) The takedown is unsuccessful, Due sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 4 - 02:39) Due fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches Myers with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) Due lands a right hand and then hits Myers with a sensational high left head kick!

(Rd 4 - 02:30) Myers hits the floor, she has been knocked out!

(Rd 4 - 02:20) 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due takes the win by knock out!

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Honey Due has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Wicked Bitch Of The West' Honey Due defeats Leslie Myers (Knock Out (Kick) in 2:40 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Honey Due thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. Honey Due says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Leslie Myers.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Blonde Bombshell" April Watson (8-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Underdog: +150) vs. "The Electrifying" Jenny DeNeuve (8-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Favorite: -200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Blonde Bombshell' April Watson battles 'The Electrifying' Jenny DeNeuve in the CTC Womens Flyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:51) DeNeuve counters a right hand with a jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Watson comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) DeNeuve throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) A nice feint from Watson causes DeNeuve to become open.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Watson lands a left jab but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) DeNeuve hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Watson scores with one punch out of a sudden flurry but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) DeNeuve misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Watson to attack with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:07) Watson misses with a left jab but hits a kick to the leg. DeNeuve scores with a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Watson misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Retreating, Watson 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 1 - 02:31) DeNeuve tries to finish her off with a right head kick, but it misses by inches.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Watson manages to clear her head and circle away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Watson hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) DeNeuve lands a left jab and also just about lands a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Watson uses a left jab and also hits a good right hand. DeNeuve is off-target with two jabs but connects with a quick head kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Covering up, Watson backs off until pressed up against the cage! She is hurt!

(Rd 1 - 01:22) DeNeuve goes under the guard and nails Watson with a right uppercut! What a shot!

(Rd 1 - 01:14) DeNeuve moves in close and creams Watson with a vicious right uppercut...and down she goes!

(Rd 1 - 01:10) DeNeuve senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Somehow Watson hangs on, surviving a flurry of bone-crunching stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 00:50) DeNeuve has to step back to avoid an up-kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Watson tries to connect with an up-kick, but it just makes DeNeuve step back.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) DeNeuve tries to come in and secure a ground position.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) DeNeuve is quick, Watson can't stop her getting side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) DeNeuve pounds away with rights and Watson is eating some heavy shots!

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Watson tries to turn away from the blows but gets rolled and DeNeuve has her back!

(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 DeNeuve, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Watson misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing DeNeuve to attack with a glancing high kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) DeNeuve dances round with her hands low, making a big show of how easy she is finding this.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Watson misses a right hook and gets countered with a stiff head kick that finds its mark!

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Watson hits the floor, she has been knocked out!

(Rd 2 - 03:21) 'The Electrifying' Jenny DeNeuve takes the win by knock out!

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Jenny DeNeuve moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Electrifying' Jenny DeNeuve defeats 'The Blonde Bombshell' April Watson (Knock Out (Kick) in 1:39 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jenny DeNeuve thanks everyone connected to Femme Fatale Fighting for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Jenny DeNeuve invites everyone to a post-show winners party at a local club to celebrate her win. Jenny DeNeuve sold herself well in this interview, she is someone who gets how this business works.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WOMENS FLYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Daniela Sadorra (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Saltillo, Mexico, Favorite: -240) vs. Nina "Liberty" Belle (11-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Underdog: +190)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Daniela Sadorra battles Nina 'Liberty' Belle in the CTC Womens Flyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Belle misses a jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Sadorra doesn't connect with a left jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Sadorra throws four punches in a bunch without landing any but lands a low kick. Belle misses a jab but hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Belle scores with a jab but fails to land a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Sadorra misses a jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Belle was rocked by that last shot! She backs away until up against the cage, covering up, but looks very unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Belle gets caught with a flying knee! She blocked some of it though, and doesn't get knocked down.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) Sadorra throws a right high kick to try and finish the groggy Belle off, but it only glances off the forearm.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Circling back to the center, Belle looks like she has regained her composure.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Belle misses with a big right hand, allowing Sadorra to counter with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) Sadorra hits two out of a flurry of three punches and then scores with a right hook. Belle lands a left jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Belle rolls her shoulders to relieve a little of the tension that has built up, then moves forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Sadorra hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Belle hits a jab and also hits a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Belle misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Sadorra lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Belle punches in bunches with four rapid strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Belle misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Belle is off-target with a jab but scores with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Sadorra finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Belle scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Sadorra hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Belle lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Sadorra hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Belle scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Sadorra lands a left 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 Sadorra.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Sadorra counters a right hand with a quick left hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Belle misses a right hook and leaves herself open to be countered with a left jab and a hook to the body that fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Belle doesn't connect with a left jab but lands a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Sadorra uses a left jab and also hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Belle has a large gash on her forehead, blood is starting to trickle down toward her eyes.

(Rd 2 - 03:39) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:39) Belle misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Sadorra attacks with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Sadorra lands a left jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Belle hits a left jab and also hits a crunching kick to the thigh.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Belle uses a left jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Sadorra hits a couple of jabs and also connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Sadorra uses a left jab and also scores a glancing blow with a right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Belle misses with a left jab but connects with a quick head kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Sadorra backs off until pressed against the cage, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Belle follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now!

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Belle goes under the guard and nails Sadorra with a right uppercut! What a shot!

(Rd 2 - 01:52) Belle lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Sadorra partially blocked it!

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Belle smashes Sadorra with a big right hand through the guard! Sadorra can do nothing but try and cover up!

(Rd 2 - 01:43) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight, Sadorra was slumped against the cage and just getting pounded on!

(Rd 2 - 01:43) That looked like a late call, referee Harry A. Bierce should have gotten in there earlier.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Nina 'Liberty' Belle takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 2 - 01:39) Nina Belle books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Nina 'Liberty' Belle defeats Daniela Sadorra (TKO (Strikes) in 3:21 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Nina Belle thanks everyone connected to Lady Shiva's for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Nina Belle says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Daniela Sadorra.

 

 

Attendance: 1,206

Gate Reciepts: $148,338

Sponsorship: $42,486

Ad Revenue: $995,944

Merchandise: $5,418

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $74,294)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Nina Belle                $14,287      Daniela Sadorra          $13,782      FotN: Both: $10,000
Jenny DeNeuve             $9,355       April Watson             $1,890       KotN: DeNeuve: $5,000
Honey Due                 $2,500       Leslie Myers             $1,765
Rennaya Rives             $3,037       Natalie Rogers           $2,952
Karen Curtis              $4,110       Helena Broderick         $1,765
Steph Smith               $8,037       Trish Biel               $2,017       SotN: Smith: $5,000
Daljit Samir              $2,788       Hazel McClay             $1,765
Fusae Miura               $2,858       Andrea Jones             $1,386

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $44,229

 

Profit: $1,064,655

 

Critical Rating: 74%

Commercial Rating: 66%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +3.0%             41.5% (Mid Level National)
USA                 -2.4%             39.2% (Mid Level National)
UK                  -0.4%             3.8% (Low Level National)
Europe              -1.0%             15.6% (Low Level National)
Australia           -0.2%             96.2% (High Level Regional)
Japan               -2.4%             34.0% (Mid Level National)
Asia                -0.5%             13.4% (Low Level National)
Russia              +0.3%             95.0% (High Level Regional)
Mexico              -0.5%             10.4% (Low Level National)
South America       -1.6%             23.8% (Low Level National)
Central America     -0.1%             96.2% (High Level Regional)
Africa              +0.1%             92.8% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 116, and all fighters tested clean.

- CTC Welterweight fighter Ikku Funaki is now training with Top Team Japan, as he prepares for his next fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is looking for some fresh training methods, and hoping to improve his wrestling ability.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighters Suzanne Elder will no longer be training with Lady Shiva's following her submission loss to Taniko Uchiyama. The loss left her feeling that she needed some fresh training methods.

- The CTC announce that the fight both fighters have been demanding, Anthony LeToussier vs. Valentin Tanayev, will be taking place at Canadian Tournament Combat 123 on Friday, Week 1, September 2003. This card will also include the third round of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

GAMMA 55: Sakanoue vs. Poulin (Saturday, Week 3, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Kiyonobu Sakanoue Made His Second Successful Defence of the GAMMA Light Heavyweight Title

Fight of the Night: Robb Andre vs. Garen Richard

KO of the Night: ONille Bernard (vs. Nelson Collins)

Submission of the Night: Michel Desjardins (vs. Vick Lessard)

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Nina Belle vs. Karen Curtis

Steph Smith vs. Rennaya Rives

Honey Due vs. Fusae Miura

Daljit Samir vs. Jenny DeNueve

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Friday, Week 4, July 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "El Diablo" Luis Basora (26-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Man With No Nickname" Sean Morrison (33-6, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Underdog: +200)

Luis Basora is a high level judoka, known for his lightning quick trips and throws and also his great submission skills. He was the first ever SIGMA Lightweight champion, and won the belt back in 2001. He won by fourth round submission over Charles Stiles in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Vladimir Baskov in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Carl Chenoweth in the fourth round of the tournament. Sean Morrison is the most dominant Lightweight fighter in MMA history, and built a fearsome reputation for himself on the back of his excellent wrestling, powerful takedowns, and destructive ground and pound. He won by first round submission over Cole Moor in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Eberhard Dahm in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Benny Danare in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Fiyero Lermontov vs. Motoki Hojo in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Fiyero Lermontov (21-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Wing Chun Superstar" Motoki Hojo (24-6, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +200)

Fiyero Lermontov is an abosolutely devastating Lightweight competitor, who is considered one of the toughest fighters in MMA, if not the toughest. A former member of the Russian army's special forces unit, his training has left him with excellent boxing, world class sambo, and an iron will, and the end product is a 155lb wrecking machine of the highest calibre. He won by first round submission over Jose Gonzales in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Mal Beswick in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Yoritoki Iwahashi in the fourth round of the tournament. Motoki Hojo is one of Japan's best Lightweight fighters, a little ball of kinetic energy who simply overwhelms most of his opponents with a non-stop barrage of unorthodox kicks and punches. His ground game is weak, but he makes up for this somewhat by having exceptional scrambling abilities that get him out of troublesome spots. He won by second round TKO over Franak Pavilchenko in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Hatsu Nishijima in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Yoshitomo Horigome in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Lukas Mellberg in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Luis Basora vs. Sean Morrison in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Fury Awoken" Sukarno (33-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -400) vs. "The Savage" Datuk Ong Ka Ting (13-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Underdog: +300)

Sukarno is a legendary figure in Asia and a favorite of MMA fans worldwide, and is one of the most viciously exciting fighters in the world to watch. If the concept of violence ever took human form it's name would be Sukarno. He won by second round knock out over Owen Oggleberry-Pipp in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Jackson Mollusck in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Korekiyo Anzai in the fourth round of the tournament. Datuk Ong Ka Ting is one of the few Malaysians in Mixed Martial Arts, and is a vicious pitbull of a fighter. With a great submission game, he will often shoot in for a single or double leg takedown and simply refuse to let go until he has his opponent on their back. Once he is on top it is nearly impossible to shake him loose. He won by first round submission over Vince Dahl in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Masayoshi Tatsuko in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Chakrit Mamanee in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Naizen Hamacho vs. Bud Brockett in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Helio (22-1-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Even: -110) vs. Manoel "Colagem" Cabral (10-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #151, Even: -110)

Helio is one of the most vicious and feared strikers in MMA, a world calibre Muay Thai fighter who has perhaps the most destructive leg kicks of anyone in the sport. A favorite with fans due to his brutal and high intensity assaults, he has the potential to be one of the all-time great Lightweight competitors. He won by third round TKO over Perry Madison in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Sid Morgan in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Duane Weatherly in the fourth round of the tournament. Manoel Cabral is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, and a huge threat to anybody in the world on the ground. His striking is technically decent, albeit erratic, but lacks the power that would cause people to show it respect. He won by fourth round submission over Warren Kitt in the first round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over Edson Edmilson in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Yaichiro Munakata in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Adenor Togni in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Taracisio Dantas vs. Seth O'Breen in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Atep of Indonesia (17-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Sharpshooter" Georges Nouri (17-3, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Underdog: +200)

Atep of Indonesia is a potential megastar in the making, a charismatic martial artist with a million dollar look who has the added value of being a damn fine fighter too. He made his name as a great Lightweight champion in KDM FC, and the face of the company. He won by first round TKO over Adam McLeish in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Irving Braun in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Glen Siemaszko in the fourth round of the tournament. Georges Nouri is a Greek grappling master, and a very dangerous Lightweight competitor, renowned for his submission savvy. Superb on the ground, both on top and from his back, he is also an elite level fighter from the clinch. He won by first round submission over Raymond Austin in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Matt Horowitz in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Norihide Kusonoki in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Luke Hilton in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of H.M. Menzel vs. Bruce Steven in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Naizen Hamacho (16-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -280) vs. Bud "The Rocket" Brockett (14-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Underdog: +220)

Naizen Hamacho is a very tough opponent to face, an excellent striker who is known for his precise, powerful kicks. Even if an opponent manages to get past his kicks they then have to deal with a fighter who has good wrestling and takedown defence, not to mention a nasty clinch game, all of which adds up to make a very versatile and hard to beat MMA competitor. He won by second round submission over Watson Viana in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Rupert Lennox in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Elvis Milissis in the fourth round of the tournament. Bud Brockett is one of the most successful collegiate wrestlers in recent memory, a relentless takedown machine who generally cuts well over 20lbs to fight at Lightweight and just bullies opponents with his size and intensity. He won by Unanimous Decision over Jazz Snide in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Tessai Satou in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Folke Dalen in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Go YHeloamamoto in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sukarno vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Tarcisio Dantas (12-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +310) vs. Seth "Submission King" O'Breen (20-3, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Favorite: -390)

Tarcisio Dantas is a rising star in MMA, a thickly built powerhouse fighter who likes to smother opponents with his strength and wrestling ability before taking them down and battering them with punches and elbows. Naturally a Welterweight, he seems to prefer fighting at Lightweight where his power advantage is amplified against smaller men. He won by third round TKO over Shawn McCarthy in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Masato Wai in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Heikichi Shimizu in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round knock out over Nicholas Bretton in the fourth round of the tournament. Seth O'Breen is a tough-as-nails fighter out of Dublin, Ireland, and is one of the top Lightweights in the world. His primary threat is from submissions, especially his wide variety of leglocks, but people often overlook his solid boxing and tricky grappling. He won by first round submission over Egidijus Fomenka in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Avery Gleeson in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Shiko Taka in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Tim Oldacres in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Helio vs. Manoel Cabral in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: H.M. Menzel (18-6-1NC, 3-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Underdog: +430) vs. "Mr. Intensity" Bruce Steven (23-9, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Favorite: -550)

H.M. Menzel was originally a scrappy, tenacious wrestler, and used to be a prototypical ground and pound fighter, endlessly looking for double legs to start his attacks. Since then he has been working hard on his stand-up game and now is a considerably more versatile prospect. He won by second round submission over Aiden Weinstein in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Kazuya Chano in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Fujimaro Hidaka in the third round of the tournament, before losing by first round submission to Lubos Plasil in the fourth round of the tournament, but was allowed back in the bracket when Plasil failed a drug test. Bruce Steven is a talented submission artist, who has always been one of the most dangerous Lightweight fighters when a fight goes to the ground. Unfortunately for him, his glass jaw and sloppy striking have always been a well known flaw and have prevented him from mixing it with the elite. He won by first round TKO to Muhammad Hamzah in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Gregory O'Hara in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Ren Akai in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Atep of Indonesia vs. Georges Nouri in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Luis Basora (155 lbs) vs. Sean Morrison (155 lbs)

Fiyero Lermontov (155 lbs) vs. Motoki Hojo (155 lbs)

Sukarno (155 lbs) vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting (155 lbs)

Helio (155 lbs) vs. Manoel Cabral (155 lbs)

Atep of Indonesia (155 lbs) vs. Georges Nouri (155 lbs)

Naizen Hamacho (155 lbs) vs. Bud Brockett (155 lbs)

Tarcisio Dantas (155 lbs) vs. Seth O'Breen (155 lbs)

H.M. Menzel (155 lbs) vs. Bruce Steven (155 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 118 Full Fight Card

LW: Luis Basora vs. Sean Morrison

LW: Fiyero Lermontov vs. Motoki Hojo

LW: Sukarno vs. Datuk Ong Ka Ting

LW: Helio vs. Manoel Cabral

LW: Atep of Indonesia vs. Georges Nouri

LW: Naizen Hamacho vs. Bud Brockett

LW: Tarcisio Dantas vs. Seth O'Breen

LW: H.M. Menzel vs. Bruce Steven

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 4, July 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 LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

H.M. Menzel (18-6-1NC, 3-0-1NC CTC, From: Amos, Quebec, Underdog: +430) vs. "Mr. Intensity" Bruce Steven (23-9, 3-0 CTC, From: Port Cartier, Quebec, Favorite: -550)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The main card opens with H. M. Menzel battling 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Menzel doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Steven lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Menzel throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Menzel lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Menzel throws a punch but Steven avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Steven seizes the chance and grabs Menzel into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Steven looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Steven doesn't get the trip, Menzel instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Clinched with Steven, Menzel looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) The takedown is completed, Menzel gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Menzel pounds away with elbow strikes, but Steven calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Menzel blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Menzel tries to pound on Steven with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Menzel blocks Steven as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Menzel throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) Steven tries to move to guard, but Menzel doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 01:24) Menzel keeps Steven guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Steven tries to pull guard on Menzel but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Steven keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Menzel throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Steven takes the chance and grabs Menzel into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Steven tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Menzel blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's 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'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Menzel.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Menzel 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) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Steven shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Steven couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Menzel hops in place on the other.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Steven can't get Menzel down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Steven pins Menzel up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Menzel is trapped up against the cage, unable to get free.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Steven tries to keep him up against the cage, but Menzel works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Menzel connects with a jab, but Steven evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Menzel can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Steven chooses to shoot in on Menzel.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Menzel is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) Steven is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) Steven passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Menzel starts scrambling.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) The scramble results in Steven being on his back with Menzel in side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Menzel pounds away with elbow strikes, but Steven calmly deals with them.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Menzel blocks Steven as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) Menzel tries to lock Steven into a kimura.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) Steven defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Steven tries to pull guard on Menzel but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Menzel pounds away with elbow strikes but Steven isn't troubled by them.

(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 Steven.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Menzel fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Menzel throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Seizing the opportunity, Steven clinches.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Steven tries to take Menzel down.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Menzel grabs the cage to block the takedown!

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Referee Harry A. Bierce loudly gives a verbal warning!

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Steven looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Menzel works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Menzel throws a punch but Steven avoids it.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Seizing the opportunity, Steven shoots.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Steven couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Menzel hops in place on the other.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Steven can't get Menzel down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) Steven drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) Steven gets the takedown! Menzel pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:12) Steven fires off some rights, but Menzel isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 3 - 03:01) Menzel tries to pull Steven in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) Steven tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:47) Menzel can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Steven at half guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Steven is trying to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 3 - 01:59) Menzel fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) The scramble results in Steven being on his back with Menzel in side control.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) In side control, Menzel throws a couple of punches designed to keep Steven guessing.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Menzel blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Menzel throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Menzel blocks Steven as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Menzel unloads with some elbows but Steven deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Steven tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Steven, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Steven is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Steven comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Steven couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Menzel hops in place on the other.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Unable to complete the takedown, Steven instead pushes Menzel up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:31) Steven looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Menzel works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Menzel is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) For the first time, Steven is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) Steven looked like he was going to shoot, but Menzel simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:05) A jab is wide from Menzel, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Steven chooses to shoot in on Menzel.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Menzel almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Steven has hold of one leg.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Steven uses the position to drive Menzel up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:27) Steven drops down and wraps his arms around his opponent's legs, looking to try and take them down.

(Rd 4 - 03:27) The takedown doesn't work, Menzel blocked it and then turns it so that Steven is the one against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:58) Menzel tries dirty boxing, but Steven out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Steven looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) The takedown is successful, Menzel goes down.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Menzel ends up sitting, his legs trapped under Steven, with his back pressed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Not liking his options, Steven looks to get a better position over Menzel.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) He can't quite manage to get to mount on this attempt.

(Rd 4 - 01:46) Menzel hits Steven with a few weak strikes to the back.

(Rd 4 - 01:23) Steven tries to put Menzel into a guillotine choke.

(Rd 4 - 01:23) Menzel gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 4 - 01:06) 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven takes the win by submission!

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Bruce Steven moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Mr. Intensity' Bruce Steven defeats H. M. Menzel (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:54 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bruce Steven praises his team at Montreal Fight Sciences, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of repect for H.M. Menzel and praises his toughness.

 

 

CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tarcisio Dantas (12-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Underdog: +310) vs. Seth "Submission King" O'Breen (20-3, 4-0 CTC, From: Dublin, Ireland, Favorite: -390)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Tarcisio Dantas battles Seth 'Submission King' O'Breen.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Dantas may have weighed in the same as O'Breen yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) O'Breen comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Dantas throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) O'Breen fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Dantas with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Dantas misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. O'Breen comes in with a quick left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) O'Breen stalks forward, pressuring Dantas.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Dantas hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) O'Breen uses a left jab but Dantas evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) O'Breen comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Dantas hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) O'Breen lands a jab and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) O'Breen throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Dantas comes in and grabs O'Breen in a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Dantas is trying to push O'Breen so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) O'Breen ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) O'Breen is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) Dantas tries to take O'Breen down.

(Rd 1 - 01:55) He has the takedown! O'Breen pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Dantas begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as O'Breen starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) As they scramble, O'Breen sees an opportunity and dives for a leg.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) That was a tactical mistake from O'Breen, by going for the leg he has left himself in a bad position.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) The scramble results in Dantas being on his back with O'Breen in side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) O'Breen attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) He goes for the mount but Dantas starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 1 - 00:46) Dantas somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of O'Breen.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) O'Breen elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Dantas tries to move from under O'Breen, but can't get free.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Dantas took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) O'Breen comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Dantas fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) A jab hits home from O'Breen and then he hits Dantas with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) O'Breen throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) O'Breen comes forward, walking down Dantas.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Dantas hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) O'Breen connects with a nice jab and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) Dantas had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) O'Breen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) O'Breen comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Dantas misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) O'Breen uses a left jab but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) O'Breen moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Dantas into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) O'Breen moves into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) O'Breen hits a left hand but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:10) O'Breen can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) O'Breen steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Dantas throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) O'Breen feints one way and then the other, throwing Dantas off balance and leaving him badly exposed.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) O'Breen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Dantas with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) O'Breen comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) O'Breen avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) A one-two from O'Breen fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) O'Breen comes forward to attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Dantas lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) O'Breen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits Dantas with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Taking a few gulps of breath, O'Breen is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) O'Breen comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Dantas tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) A nice feint from O'Breen causes Dantas to become open.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) O'Breen lands a jab and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) O'Breen comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) Dantas throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) A jab hits home from O'Breen and then he catches Dantas with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) O'Breen stalks forward, pressuring Dantas.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) Dantas fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 01:34) O'Breen can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Dantas with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) O'Breen lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Dantas lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) O'Breen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Dantas with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:15) O'Breen can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(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 O'Breen.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make that 19-19 on my scorecard, all's square.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) O'Breen comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Dantas manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) A jab is wide from O'Breen, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) O'Breen forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Dantas throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) O'Breen feints one way, throwing Dantas off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) A flurry of four punches from O'Breen see two of them land but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Dantas chooses to shoot in on O'Breen.

(Rd 3 - 04:09) He has the takedown! O'Breen pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Dantas throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 3 - 03:37) O'Breen pulls Dantas close and scores with a couple of short punches to the side of his head.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) O'Breen is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dantas off of him.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) Dantas clings very tight to O'Breen while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) O'Breen reaches down and grabs a leg, perhaps looking to try and use it to help sweep Dantas.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Dantas pulls his leg away and stops the sweep entirely.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Dantas tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Dantas passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before O'Breen starts scrambling.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) The scramble leaves Dantas on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:57) O'Breen fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) O'Breen smothers Dantas with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) The clock runs down as Dantas is being smothered against the ground by O'Breen.

(Rd 3 - 00:24) O'Breen lies on top of Dantas, basically smothering him.

(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 O'Breen just about edged it.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's O'Breen up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:53) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) O'Breen slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) O'Breen clinches up, looking shattered.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Using his wrestling skills, Dantas is trying to push O'Breen up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Dantas achieves it, pinning O'Breen to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) O'Breen gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Dantas looks for a takedown by grabbing both his opponent's legs and trying to trip him to the mat.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) He gets a big takedown and he is left on top of a turtled up O'Breen.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Dantas pounds away and O'Breen is having serious difficulty surviving them!

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Dantas unloads with big rights and lands a few powerful shots.

(Rd 4 - 03:33) Taking advantage of a pause, O'Breen scrambles back up, but Dantas gets back control.

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Dantas tries to pick O'Breen up and dump him onto the ground.

(Rd 4 - 03:22) Dantas doesn't find it easy, but he does eventually get O'Breen to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) O'Breen can do nothing to stop Dantas getting side control off the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) Dantas starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) O'Breen desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) Dantas ends up on the bottom with O'Breen in side control.

(Rd 4 - 02:33) In side control, O'Breen throws a couple of punches designed to keep Dantas guessing.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Dantas tries to move to guard, but O'Breen doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) O'Breen attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Dantas doesn't allow the kneebar to be applied.

(Rd 4 - 01:27) Dantas tries to pull guard on O'Breen but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 01:14) O'Breen fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) Dantas tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 4 - 00:32) O'Breen keeps Dantas guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 4 - 00:13) O'Breen blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(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 Dantas.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) It looks like whoever can win this final round should also win the fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:47) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:47) O'Breen misses with a left jab but hits a right cross. Dantas hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) O'Breen is off target with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) Dantas hits a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:17) Taking a few gulps of breath, Dantas is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 5 - 04:17) O'Breen 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 - 04:12) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) O'Breen hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) Dantas lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) O'Breen, who looks very tired, clinches rather than trying to move away.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) Dantas is trying to push O'Breen so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:05) Dantas achieves it, pinning O'Breen to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:54) O'Breen is trapped against the cage and Dantas hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Dantas is wearing O'Breen down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 5 - 03:40) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next thirty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Dantas uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) O'Breen looks very tired out there.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) O'Breen is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) O'Breen looks to have been cut above his eye, blood is trickling down.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) With O'Breen stuck against the cage, Dantas tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) O'Breen blocks the attempted trip and turns Dantas around so that he has his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) O'Breen steps back to achieve some separation from Dantas.

(Rd 5 - 01:49) O'Breen comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 5 - 01:49) Dantas throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 5 - 01:49) A jab is wide from O'Breen, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:30) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:30) Dantas counters a right hand with a clean right hand.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) O'Breen comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) Dantas hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 5 - 01:15) O'Breen hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 5 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:59) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) O'Breen comes forward to attack.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) Dantas lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 00:35) A jab lands from O'Breen but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:19) Dantas misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. O'Breen attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:02) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:02) O'Breen slips past a right hook and counters with a right cross.

(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 Dantas.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The official scores are being reported now.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Gregory C. James), 49-46 (Edward Wilde) and 48-47 (Christina Shaw).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Tarcisio Dantas is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Tarcisio Dantas has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Tarcisio Dantas defeats Seth 'Submission King' O'Breen (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tarcisio Dantas name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. He praises O'Breen for a tough fight.

 

 

CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Naizen Hamacho (16-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Favorite: -280) vs. Bud "The Rocket" Brockett (14-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Waterbury, Connecticut, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Naizen Hamacho takes on Bud 'The Rocket' Brockett.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Although they weighed in the same, it's noticeable that Brockett looks a lot heavier than his opponent now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Setting it up well, Brockett shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) The takedown is completed, Hamacho is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:39) Hamacho is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Brockett off of him.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Brockett is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) Brockett passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Hamacho starts scrambling.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Hamacho ends up in side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) Hamacho unloads with some left hands, but Brockett deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Hamacho blocks Brockett as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Hamacho pounds away, but Brockett isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Brockett struggles and gets half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Hamacho throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Hamacho pounds away, but Brockett isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Brockett bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) It's a bad choice though, as Hamacho seizes the opportunity to leap forward and secure side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Hamacho throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Brockett tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Hamacho pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Brockett tries to pull guard on Hamacho but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Hamacho pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Brockett.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Hamacho blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) Hamacho pounds away with lefts, but Brockett covers up and only a couple manage to get through.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Hamacho blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Hamacho took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Showing great timing, Brockett comes in fast and looks for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Hamacho cannot stop the takedown and only catches Brockett in half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Brockett throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Hamacho tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Brockett doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Brockett throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Brockett attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Hamacho starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Hamacho scrambles to his feet, but Brockett grabs him from behind.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Brockett looks for a trip takedown while holding Hamacho from behind.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Hamacho is soon on his way to the ground, Brockett gets the takedown with ease.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) Hamacho ends up turtled up with Brockett on top of him holding a waist-lock.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) Brockett pounds away on Hamacho, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Hamacho takes the opportunity to stand up, albeit under back control.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Grappling from behind, Brockett attempts to wrestle Hamacho to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Brockett doesn't even have to struggle, he swiftly takes Hamacho down with ease.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Hamacho can't prevent Brockett getting side control off the takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:13) Brockett throws a few left hands to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:50) Hamacho tries to pull guard on Brockett but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Brockett throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Hamacho tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Brockett throws a few left hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Hamacho tries to pull guard on Brockett but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Brockett throws a few left hands to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:02) Brockett blocks Hamacho as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Brockett took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Brockett appeared to be going for a takedown, but Hamacho took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Hamacho lands two right hands and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Setting it up well, Brockett shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Brockett gets a single leg takedown! Hamacho pulls guard off it.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) He has completed every takedown that he has attempted so far.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) For the moment Brockett is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Brockett deflects a couple of punches that Hamacho threw from below.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Brockett begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Brockett passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Hamacho starts scrambling.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) Brockett is up first and quickly grabs Hamacho, pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Brockett has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Hamacho down.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) He hoists Hamacho up and grounds him with a Greco-Roman slam.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Hamacho gives up his back off the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Brockett attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Hamacho doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 3 - 02:18) Hamacho tries a roll, but doesn't budge Brockett.

(Rd 3 - 02:01) Hamacho is in increasing trouble, as Brockett gets both hooks in.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Brockett, with both hooks fully in, tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 3 - 01:39) Brockett flattens Hamacho out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 3 - 01:13) The winner, by submission; Bud Brockett!

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Bud Brockett has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Bud 'The Rocket' Brockett defeats Naizen Hamacho (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 3:47 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Bud Brockett gives a name-check to everyone at Mean Machines, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Atep of Indonesia (17-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Java, Indonesia, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Sharpshooter" Georges Nouri (17-3, 4-0 CTC, From: Athens, Greece, Underdog: +200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Atep of Indonesia faces 'The Sharpshooter' Georges Nouri.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Atep lands a right jab, but Nouri evades a big left punch.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Nouri looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Atep simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Atep misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Atep can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Nouri with a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Atep.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Nouri moves in fast and clinches with Atep.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Nouri may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Atep.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Nouri hits a belly-to-belly suplex! Atep pulls guard off it.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Nouri fires off some lefts, but Atep isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Nouri leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Atep.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Nouri looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Atep is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Nouri firmly in guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Atep tries to pull Nouri in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Nouri throws a few left hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Nouri pounds away, but Atep calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Atep bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) He may regret that choice, as it gives Nouri the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Looking to catch his breath, Nouri is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Atep tries to move to guard, but Nouri doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Nouri tries to pound on Atep, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Atep tries to pull guard on Nouri but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Hopefully the next round will produce a little more in the way of action.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Nouri, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Atep moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then catches Nouri with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:20) Atep lands a jab and then hits Nouri with a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Atep closes in on Nouri, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:10) Atep comes in fast with four quick punches, landing three of them, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 2 - 03:50) Nouri hits two tentative right hands, neither with anything behind them.

(Rd 2 - 03:50) Atep misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Atep confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Nouri may have been aiming to get in close, but Atep aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Atep lands two jabs and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Atep moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) A punch from Atep fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) Atep hits a right hand, but Nouri evades a big left to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) A jab is wide from Atep, but then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Nouri moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Atep can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a left hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Nouri hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Atep lands a right jab, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Atep comes in fast and lands four quick punches and then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Atep can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big left hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Atep moves in on Nouri, preparing to throw.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Atep.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Nouri was ready and manages to catch the kick!

(Rd 2 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) Nouri tries to use the caught leg to enable a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) He has the takedown! Atep pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:51) That's his second successful takedown from two attempts.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Nouri starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Nouri isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Atep bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Nouri is too quick though, and grabs side control before Atep can get up.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Atep, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Atep confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Atep hits a right hand, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Atep confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Atep lands four of four quick punches and then scores with a fantastic left cross!

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Nouri hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Atep senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Atep pounds away on Nouri, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 3 - 04:10) Referee Stanley Wright is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 03:58) By TKO, the winner is Atep of Indonesia!

(Rd 3 - 03:58) Atep of Indonesia advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Atep of Indonesia defeats 'The Sharpshooter' Georges Nouri (TKO (Strikes) in 1:02 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Atep of Indonesia praises his team at Dojo of Zui Quan, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Atep of Indonesia gives a show of respect to his opponent. A charismatic talker with the looks to match, Atep of Indonesia has real star power.

 

 

CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Helio (22-1-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Belo Horizonte, Brazil, Even: -110) vs. Manoel "Colagem" Cabral (10-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Even: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Helio goes head to head with Manoel 'Colagem' Cabral.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Edward Wilde, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Helio steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Cabral fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Helio connects with a nice jab and then he hits Cabral with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Helio comes forward, walking down Cabral.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Helio steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Helio opens Cabral up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Helio fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Helio steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Cabral manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Helio throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:39) Helio slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right jab and a big left hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Helio comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Cabral misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) A quick flurry of punches from Helio sees two of four hit home and then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Moving forward constantly, Helio is pressuring Cabral.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Cabral fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Helio hits a right hand but Cabral evades a big left punch.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Helio can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Cabral.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Helio comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Cabral lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Helio throws a one-two, but Cabral was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Cabral appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Helio took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) A jab hits home from Helio and then he lands a vicious left cross!

(Rd 1 - 01:22) He's down! Cabral falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Helio moves in quickly to try and finish Cabral with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Cabral is back up too fast though.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) A jab hits home from Helio and then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Cabral.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Helio steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Cabral misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Helio throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Helio throws some strikes and a spin kick, but Cabral defended against them all.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Cabral moves in fast and clinches with Helio.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Cabral tries to wrestle Helio backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Cabral manages it and controls Helio up against the cage.

(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 Helio.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Cabral uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Helio hits a jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Cabral misses with a big right hand, allowing Helio to counter with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Helio counters a right hand with a massive left hook to the jaw!

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Cabral wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Helio quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Cabral!

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Helio pounds away with left hands and Cabral is having trouble doing anything about it!

(Rd 2 - 04:09) With Cabral taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Helio takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 2 - 03:58) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Helio.

 

 

Official Result: Helio defeats Manoel 'Colagem' Cabral (TKO (Strikes) in 1:02 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Helio 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 Manoel Cabral and praises his toughness.

 

 

CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Fury Awoken" Sukarno (33-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Jakarta, Indonesia, Favorite: -400) vs. "The Savage" Datuk Ong Ka Ting (14-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Underdog: +300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which 'Fury Awoken' Sukarno competes against 'The Savage' Datuk Ong Ka Ting.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Datuk spends the introductions pacing around like a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Sukarno connects with a nice jab and then lands a hard low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Sukarno closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Sukarno connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) There's a takedown attempt from Datuk, who set it up well.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) He has the takedown! Sukarno pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Datuk throws some elbows but Sukarno isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) In guard, Datuk is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Datuk pounds away with elbow strikes, but Sukarno calmly deals with them.

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

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Datuk throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Datuk fires away with elbows but Sukarno doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Datuk throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Datuk sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Sukarno cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Datuk throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Datuk fires away with elbows but Sukarno doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Datuk pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Datuk tries to pound on Sukarno with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Datuk, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Sukarno hits a left hand, but Datuk avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Sukarno connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Sukarno looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Sukarno moves in behind five quick punches, five of them finding a home, and then hits Datuk with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Sukarno uses a left jab, but a big right head kick is wide of the mark.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) Sukarno confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) Datuk, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) Sukarno connects with a jab, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Sukarno comes in fast with five quick punches, landing two of them, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Sukarno connects with a nice jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Datuk, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Sukarno throws a one-two, but Datuk was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Moving around, Datuk is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) Sukarno can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Datuk may have been setting up to shoot, but Sukarno aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Sukarno can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a crunching leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) There's a takedown attempt from Datuk, who set it up well.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Sukarno is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) For the moment Datuk is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Datuk tries to pound on Sukarno with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) Datuk starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) Sukarno is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Datuk firmly in guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Datuk fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Sukarno.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Sukarno connects with a nice jab and then catches Datuk with a powerful right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) There's a takedown attempt from Datuk, who set it up well.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) He has the takedown! Sukarno pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) Datuk tries to pound on Sukarno with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Datuk tries to pound on Sukarno with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Datuk pounds away with elbow strikes, but Sukarno calmly deals with them.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) Datuk throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Datuk pounds away with three elbow strikes in quick succession but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) In guard, Datuk throws a couple of punches designed to keep Sukarno guessing.

(Rd 3 - 02:41) Datuk throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Datuk tries to pound on Sukarno with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Datuk tries to pound on Sukarno with elbows, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Datuk tries to pound on Sukarno with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 01:48) With no progress being made, referee Harry A. Bierce brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Sukarno looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Sukarno comes in fast and lands three quick punches but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Datuk uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Sukarno can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a powerful right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Moving around, Datuk is looking for an opening to shoot without exposing himself to a counter-strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:03) Sukarno connects with a nice jab and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Sukarno closes in on Datuk, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Sukarno comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, but a big right to the body fails to find the target.

(Rd 3 - 00:28) A jab is wide from Sukarno, but then he lands a big right hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:11) Sukarno connects with a nice jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Sukarno, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Sukarno.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Sukarno lands a left hand and then catches Datuk with a powerful low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Datuk collapses, his legs utterly destroyed, there's no way he can continue - this fight is over!

(Rd 4 - 04:31) The winner, by leg kick TKO, is 'Fury Awoken' Sukarno!

(Rd 4 - 04:31) Sukarno books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Fury Awoken' Sukarno defeats 'The Savage' Datuk Ong Ka Ting (TKO (Leg Kick) in 0:29 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sukarno thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Fiyero Lermontov (21-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Omsk, Russia, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Wing Chun Superstar" Motoki Hojo (24-6, 4-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Fiyero Lermontov goes up against 'The Wing Chun Superstar' Motoki Hojo in the CTC Lightweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Gregory C. James, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Lermontov may have weighed in the same as Hojo yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Lermontov throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact. Hojo sees an opportunity and attacks with a jab and a left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Lermontov uses a left jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Hojo lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Hojo hits a jab but misses with a right hand. Lermontov hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Hojo comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) Lermontov scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 02:50) A one-two from Hojo fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Lermontov slips past a right hook and counters with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a right hook to the ribs that doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Hojo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Lermontov to attack with a pair of jabs that are followed by a head kick attempt that doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Hojo has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Lermontov is off target with a left jab and also can't get a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Hojo connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Lermontov seizes the chance and grabs Hojo into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Lermontov tries to wrestle Hojo backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Hojo ends up backed against the cage.

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

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Lermontov pins Hojo up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Lermontov catches Hojo with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) Hojo is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Lermontov scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Lermontov, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Hojo uses a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Lermontov hits a wicked right uppercut!

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Hojo is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Lermontov knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Hojo, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 2 - 04:37) Lermontov pounds away on Hojo, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 2 - 04:37) The referee jumps in and saves Hojo from taking any more shots!

(Rd 2 - 04:25) By TKO, the winner is Fiyero Lermontov!

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Fiyero Lermontov books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Fiyero Lermontov defeats 'The Wing Chun Superstar' Motoki Hojo (TKO (Strikes) in 0:35 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Fiyero Lermontov thanks everyone connected to Mantas Andreyev Fighting for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Fiyero Lermontov praises Hojo for his skill and toughness.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"El Diablo" Luis Basora (26-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Barcelona, Spain, Favorite: -200) vs. "The Man With No Nickname" Sean Morrison (33-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Louisville, Kentucky, Underdog: +200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'El Diablo' Luis Basora takes on 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison in the CTC Lightweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Showing great speed, Morrison shoots in on Basora.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Basora gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Morrison smothers Basora with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) The clock runs down as Basora is being smothered against the ground by Morrison.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) The clock runs down as Basora is being smothered against the ground by Morrison.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Basora is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morrison off of him.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Morrison lies on top of Basora, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 01:53) Morrison keeps tight to Basora, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Basora tries to ensnare an arm.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Morrison doesn't let his arm get taken.

(Rd 1 - 01:09) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Showing great timing, Morrison comes in fast and looks for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) He has the takedown! Basora pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Morrison keeps Basora guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Basora reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Morrison defends it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Morrison.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Morrison looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Basora simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Basora lands two jabs and then hits Morrison with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) A jab lands from Basora, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) A jab lands from Basora, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Morrison steps in, seemingly willing to take strikes if it means getting close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Basora connects with a jab, but Morrison avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Without taking too much damage, Morrison is able to clinch with Basora.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Using his wrestling skills, Morrison is trying to push Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Morrison manages it and controls Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Smothered against the cage, Basora cannot get free.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Morrison tries to maintain control, but Basora wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:50) There's a takedown attempt from Morrison, showing great power and speed.

(Rd 2 - 01:50) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Basora has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) In guard, Morrison throws a couple of punches designed to keep Basora guessing.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Basora reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Morrison defends it.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) For the moment Morrison is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) The clock runs down as Basora is being smothered against the ground by Morrison.

(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 Morrison, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Morrison.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Basora moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Morrison appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Basora took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Basora can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Morrison with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Morrison sets it up well and shoots in at speed.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Basora gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Basora has yet to stop a single takedown from the four he has faced.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) Morrison looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) Morrison passes guard, but Basora was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Morrison ends up in side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Morrison fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 3 - 03:16) Morrison blocks Basora as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:57) In side control, Morrison throws a couple of punches designed to keep Basora guessing.

(Rd 3 - 02:34) Basora tries to pull guard on Morrison but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:17) In side control, Morrison throws a couple of punches designed to keep Basora guessing.

(Rd 3 - 01:54) Morrison blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) Morrison throws a few left hands to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) Morrison blocks Basora as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:58) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Basora throws a two-punch combo but Morrison avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Morrison gets hold of Basora, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Morrison is looking to muscle Basora back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Basora ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:16) Morrison uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 3 - 00:10) Morrison smothers Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:10) A stalemate endures until the end of the round as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Some fans are booing after a round that didn't feature much action.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Morrison.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Morrison up 30-27 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Morrison wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Basora lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:31) A punch from Basora fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 04:27) Morrison gets hold of Basora, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Morrison is looking to muscle Basora back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Basora ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:01) Morrison uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) Morrison pins Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:54) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Morrison smothers Basora against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) Basora is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:46) 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 4 - 02:03) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:03) Basora is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 4 - 02:03) For the first time, Morrison is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 01:53) A jab hits home from Basora and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:31) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Morrison, but Basora was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 01:31) Basora connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 01:09) Morrison comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 4 - 01:09) A punch from Basora fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 01:04) Morrison gets hold of Basora.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) Using his wrestling skills, Morrison is trying to push Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) Morrison can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) Basora looks to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) An outside leg trip sweeps Morrison down to the ground where he is left on his back under side control!

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Basora attempts to armbar Morrison from side control.

(Rd 4 - 00:31) Morrison fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:02) Basora blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Morrison, 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Morrison up 40-36.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 5 - 04:45) Basora fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Morrison gets hold of Basora without taking too much damage.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Morrison tries to wrestle Basora backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Morrison manages it and controls Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:08) Basora is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:08) The next sixty seconds or so becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) Basora wrestles back against Morrison, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:59) Looking a bit tense, Basora moves around the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:49) Basora uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) Morrison seizes the chance and grabs Basora into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) From the grapple, Morrison tries to pick Basora up on his shoulder for a slam.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) He gets Basora up! Morrison slams him down, ending up in guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:18) Basora is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morrison off of him.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) Basora is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morrison off of him.

(Rd 5 - 01:14) Time slips away as Morrison successfully keeps Basora stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 00:44) Morrison smothers Basora with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 00:15) Morrison smothers Basora with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out on round five.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Morrison.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Basora needs to turn up the intensity, he is realistically looking at needing a finish to win this bout.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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(Rd 6 - 05:00) Round six begins!

(Rd 6 - 04:49) Morrison, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

(Rd 6 - 04:49) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Basora has to pull guard.

(Rd 6 - 04:43) Time slips away as Morrison successfully keeps Basora stuck against the ground.

(Rd 6 - 04:18) Basora is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Morrison off of him.

(Rd 6 - 03:56) Morrison is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 6 - 03:56) He passes guard, but Basora was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 6 - 03:45) The scramble sees Morrison up first, and he is quick to wrestle Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:30) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Morrison keeps Basora stuck against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 03:30) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 6 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 6 - 02:22) Morrison tries to keep him up against the cage, but Basora works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 6 - 02:11) Morrison is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 6 - 02:06) Morrison had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 6 - 02:06) Basora connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 6 - 01:52) Basora can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 6 - 01:42) Morrison gets hold of Basora without taking too much damage.

(Rd 6 - 01:35) Morrison has worked in the underhooks and looks to take Basora down.

(Rd 6 - 01:35) Basora cannot stop himself being lifted up and dropped with a Greco-Roman slam.

(Rd 6 - 01:35) Basora gives up his back.

(Rd 6 - 01:17) Morrison tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 6 - 01:17) Basora fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 6 - 00:52) Basora tries a roll, but doesn't budge Morrison.

(Rd 6 - 00:36) Morrison tries to finish Basora off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 6 - 00:36) Basora doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(Rd 6 - 00:17) Basora tries to move Morrison off his back but can't.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round six.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) You can hear some boos from the audience, they weren't impressed with that round at all.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) That round goes to Morrison, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) This is bad for Basora, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

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(Rd 7 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 7 - 04:45) Morrison moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 7 - 04:45) Basora lands a jab and then hits Morrison with a straight right.

(Rd 7 - 04:26) Basora lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 7 - 04:15) A few deep breaths betray that Basora is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 7 - 04:00) Morrison, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

(Rd 7 - 04:00) The takedown is completed, Basora is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 7 - 04:00) He continues to enjoy a 100% takedown completion rate in this fight.

(Rd 7 - 03:51) Morrison attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 7 - 03:51) He passes guard, but Basora was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 7 - 03:39) The scramble results in Basora having to turtle, with Morrison holding him down while facing him.

(Rd 7 - 03:25) Morrison pounds away with left hands and Basora is in big trouble!

(Rd 7 - 03:14) Morrison is looking really tired.

(Rd 7 - 03:14) Morrison unloads with big lefts, but Basora covers up well.

(Rd 7 - 03:02) Morrison pounds away, but Basora calmly deals with them.

(Rd 7 - 02:45) Basora gets back to his feet.

(Rd 7 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 7 - 02:28) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 7 - 02:05) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 7 - 02:05) Morrison misses a big left hand, putting him off balance and allowing Basora to attack with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 7 - 01:54) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 7 - 01:54) With Morrison in his grasp, Basora tries to set up a judo-style throw.

(Rd 7 - 01:54) Basora can't get the throw, as Morrison wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 7 - 01:40) Morrison is looking to wrestle Basora to the ground.

(Rd 7 - 01:40) It's unsuccessful, Basora maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 7 - 01:25) Breathing very hard, Basora is looking ragged.

(Rd 7 - 01:25) Basora uses a whizzer to turn Morrison slightly, creating enough space for him to break free of the grappling entirely.

(Rd 7 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 7 - 00:54) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 7 - 00:54) Basora slips past a left hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 7 - 00:40) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 7 - 00:40) Morrison is trying to push Basora so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 00:40) Morrison can't do it though, Basora defended it well.

(Rd 7 - 00:24) Morrison is trying to push Basora so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 00:24) Morrison does it, Basora is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 7 - 00:06) Morrison tries to elbow Basora, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) The time runs out on round seven.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Morrison, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Basora is running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

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(Rd 8 - 05:00) And here we go, round eight!

(Rd 8 - 04:55) Basora can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 8 - 04:44) Morrison gets hold of Basora without taking too much damage.

(Rd 8 - 04:37) With underhooks giving him solid control over Basora, Morrison looks for a takedown.

(Rd 8 - 04:37) Basora stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 8 - 04:23) Basora looks to set up a judo throw.

(Rd 8 - 04:23) An outside leg trip sweeps Morrison down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!

(Rd 8 - 04:09) Morrison looks very, very tired.

(Rd 8 - 04:09) For the moment Basora is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 8 - 03:49) Morrison uses his legs to push Basora back, and tries to scramble for position.

(Rd 8 - 03:49) Basora is too quick though, and grabs side control before Morrison can get up.

(Rd 8 - 03:32) Basora pounds away, but Morrison isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 8 - 03:18) Morrison tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 8 - 03:05) Basora throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 8 - 02:45) Morrison tries to move to guard, but Basora doesn't allow it.

(Rd 8 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 8 - 02:26) Basora tries to pound on Morrison, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 8 - 02:10) Morrison tries to pull guard on Basora but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 8 - 01:52) Basora throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 8 - 01:24) Morrison tries to move to guard, but Basora doesn't allow it.

(Rd 8 - 01:04) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up.

(Rd 8 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 8 - 00:51) Basora closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 8 - 00:51) Morrison appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Basora took the initiative first.

(Rd 8 - 00:51) A jab hits home from Basora and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 8 - 00:29) A jab hits home from Basora and then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 8 - 00:06) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 8 - 00:06) Morrison uses a right jab but doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 8 - 00:06) Basora lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round eight.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Basora.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Basora is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.

 

 

Round 9

 

 

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(Rd 9 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 9 - 04:53) Basora fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 9 - 04:43) Morrison is able to grab Basora.

(Rd 9 - 04:35) Morrison uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.

(Rd 9 - 04:35) It doesn't work, Basora defended against it well.

(Rd 9 - 04:24) Morrison is trying to muscle Basora up against the cage.

(Rd 9 - 04:24) Morrison can't manage it, Basora fought it.

(Rd 9 - 04:07) Basora seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 9 - 04:07) With underhooks giving him solid control over Basora, Morrison looks for a takedown.

(Rd 9 - 04:07) He lifts his opponent and drives him down with a Greco-Roman slam! Basora pulls guard.

(Rd 9 - 03:47) Morrison starts trying to work to get past the guard.

(Rd 9 - 03:47) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Basora starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 9 - 03:36) Basora ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 9 - 03:21) Morrison pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 9 - 03:03) Morrison blocks Basora as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.

(Rd 9 - 02:46) Morrison pounds away with lefts but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 9 - 02:33) Basora bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

(Rd 9 - 02:33) He may regret that choice, as it gives Morrison the perfect opportunity to get side control.

(Rd 9 - 02:15) Morrison pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 9 - 02:00) Morrison looks totally gassed.

(Rd 9 - 02:00) Basora tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 9 - 01:45) Morrison throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 9 - 01:28) Basora tries to move to guard, but Morrison doesn't allow it.

(Rd 9 - 01:14) Morrison drops some elbows on Basora but they're all taken comfortably on the arms or pushed away.

(Rd 9 - 01:00) Morrison blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 9 - 00:47) Morrison throws a few left hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 9 - 00:19) Basora tries to move to guard, but Morrison doesn't allow it.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) I think Morrison took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) All three judges have given 88-83.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament tournament goes 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Man With No Nickname' Sean Morrison defeats 'El Diablo' Luis Basora (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sean Morrison thanks everyone connected to Animal House for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Sean Morrison says it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Luis Basora. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter.

 

 

Attendance: 1,690

Gate Reciepts: $200,772

Sponsorship: $44,897

Ad Revenue: $2,476,430

Merchandise: $6,214

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $273,181)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Sean Morrison             $45,768      Luis Basora              $12,923
Fiyero Lermontov          $12,872      Motoki Hojo              $13,908      KotN: Lermontov: $5,000
Sukarno                   $112,038     Datuk Ong Ka Ting        $3,230
Helio                     $7,322       Manoel Cabral            $1,856
Atep of Indonesia         $8,236       Georges Nouri            $3,047
Bud Brockett              $16,308      Naizen Hamacho           $14,393      FotN: Both: $10,000
Tarcisio Dantas           $3,003       Seth O'Breen             $4,503
Bruce Steven              $10,859      H.M. Menzel              $2,843       SotN: Steven: $5,000

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $44,049

 

Profit: $2,402,075

 

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 90%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.5%             46.0% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +4.4%             43.6% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +4.4%             8.2% (Low Level National)
Europe              +2.8%             18.4% (Low Level National)
Australia           +2.8%             99.0% (High Level Regional)
Japan               +4.8%             38.8% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.8%             16.2% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.6%             96.6% (High Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.5%             12.9% (Low Level National)
South America       +4.0%             27.8% (Low Level National)
Central America     +1.6%             97.8% (High Level Regional)
Africa              +1.6%             94.4% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 117, and all fighters tested clean.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Taniko Uchiyama is now training at J1 Circle as she prepares for her CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Monica Masters. She is not expected to remain with the team long-term, and is looking to improve her boxing skills while at the team.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Thea Higgins is now training at Dungeon LA as she prepares for her CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Pamela O'Neill. She is excited to train there, and the arrangement is expected to be a long-term one. She expressed the hope that she would improve her wrestling skills by joining the team.

- CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Korekiyo Okuma is demanding to fight Tomoji Takaoka, but with Takaoka still taking part in the championship tournament this is unlikely to happen soon.

- CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Tomoji Takaoka has left J1 Circle following a bitter argument with teammate Gyukudo Teshigahara. Inside sources report that the simmering tension between the two erupted in a dramatic confrontation that ended with Takaoka storming out of the gym.

- CTC Light Heavyweight fighter Datsakorn Pratoomwong will be training with Tai Sheng Men Society as he prepares for whatever comes after the end of the championship tournaments. He will be backed by the team for his next fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is enjoying fresh training methods, and is looking forward to improving his ground game with the team.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Vicki Summers has left Impact MMA. Despite enjoying success with the team the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and she will look to find fresh training methods elsewhere.

- CTC Middleweight fighter Snuffy Fontana will be training with Bulldog Gym heading toward his next fight. He will be backed by the team for his next fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is hoping that his time with the team will result in a win in his next fight.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

KDM FC 26: Yu vs. Liou II (Friday, Week 4, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Lin Yu Made Her First Successful Defence of the KDM FC Womens Featherweight Title

Fight of the Night: Chen Yoo vs. Chen Wan

KO of the Night: Ronald Li (vs. Park Wu)

Submission of the Night: Lin Yu (vs. Maricel Liou)

 

Canadian Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 4, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Shuncho Sakurai vs. Peverell Boone

KO of the Night: Capucine Lachance (vs. Tae Kasuga)

Submission of the Night: Tiki Britton (vs. Derrill Levesque)

Performance Bonus: Madelon Parent (vs. Tomi Nishimura)

Performance Bonus: Capucine Lachance vs. Tae Kasuga

Performance Bonus: Mao Fukada vs. Chante Michel

 

Japanese Large Local Show (Saturday, Week 4, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Ryozo Ozawa vs. Masuhiro Adachi

KO of the Night: Naora Kikuchi (vs. Suko Ochiai)

Submission of the Night: Yaichiro Munakata (vs. Shiko Taka)

 

British Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 4, July 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Davis Spyrou vs. Tommy Simmons

KO of the Night: Matthew Michael Kirby (vs. Emil Karlsson)

Submission of the Night: Jayden Karp (vs. Malloy Mahoney)

 

American Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Wes Hersch vs. Maarten De Vries

KO of the Night: Wilson Franklyn (vs. Tank Manu'a)

Submission of the Night: Wes Hersch (vs. Maarten De Vries)

Performance Bonus: Wes Hersch vs. Maarten De Vries

Performance Bonus: Clinton Kent vs. Gene Oakley

Performance Bonus: Ned Butterfield vs. Ian Linderman

 

Canadian Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Emanuele Leclerc vs. Shusui Ohmiya

KO of the Night: Andy Moreau (vs. Vidal Andre)

Submission of the Night: Nuno Valentino (vs. Klaus Greis)

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Lightweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Sukarno vs. Bud Brockett

Atep of Indonesia vs. Bruce Steven

Tarcisio Dantas vs. Helio

Fiyero Lermontov vs. Sean Morrison

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Friday, Week 1, August 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Philip "Kid" Ziskie (25-2-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -340) vs. Yoshiro Makamori (14-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Underdog: +270)

Philip Ziskie is widely considered the best Featherweight in the world, and has found great success thanks to his combination of high-intensity striking, solid freestyle wrestling, and a devastating left hand. Add in his looks and natural easy-going charisma and you have one of the most marketable men in the sport. He won by fifth round knock out over Tommy Ray in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Ward Maloprop in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Alvaro Negredo in the fourth round of the tournament. Yoshiro Makamori is a star in the making at Featherweight, an excellent submission artist who has also developed good boxing skills (albeit with little stopping power) to give himself some versatility. A rebel through and through, he has fast become the bad boy of Japanese Featherweight MMA. He won by first round submission over Tan Su in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over James Busfield in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Ivan Bokhour in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Sammy Gaffigan vs. Snorri Gunnarsson in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Sammy "The Stealth Shark" Gaffigan (17-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Underdog: +180) vs. Snorri Gunnarsson (27-6-1NC, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -230)

Sammy Gaffigan was originally a kick boxer, but toured the far east during his early twenties and picked up many different martial arts techniques. He has successfully blended them together to make a unique but highly dangrous style, one that places the emphasis on staying calm and utilizing precision strikes for maximum damage. He won by third round TKO over Clint Royle in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Bobby Castillo in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Ikeda Kenkichio in the fourth round of the tournament. Snorri Gunnarsson is one of the top Featherweights in Europe and is particularly well known for his trilogy of bouts with Lars Bohlin over the SIGMA Featherweight title. A high level grappler, he like to either punish people from the clinch or take them down and pound them into defeat with punches and elbows. A master strategist he is one of the toughest fighters to face at 145lbs. He won by Unanimous Decision over Stewart Point in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round submission over Jan Ilic in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Chan Wan Wah in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Philip Ziskie vs. Yoshiro Makamori in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Luiz "The Tarantula" Machado (28-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Even: -110) vs. "The Miniature Killer" Jason Dalglish (24-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Even: -110)

Luiz Machado is a dedicated student of BJJ, and has excellent submission skills and is well known for his ability to work off his back. His striking game is less well developed, and is basically little more than a distraction technique that is used to occupy his opponent while he searches for a way to get them to the floor. He won by first round submission over Chan Siu-wei in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Hyobe Kamioka in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Gerrit Dudok in the fourth round of the tournament. Jason Dalglish is physically very small, a scrappy Featherweightwho is nonetheless someone not to be taken lightly. A strong Jiu-Jitsu background gives him submission skills that can end a match in an instant, and he has proven to be a very tough opponent to finish off. He won by first round submission over Gonzalo Ramos in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Marcus Speed in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Tyler Aidi in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lars Bohlin vs. Frank Romita in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Samurai Spirit" Tomohiro Takeuchi (25-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -280) vs. Easton "Small" Frye (19-6, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +220)

Tomohiro Takeuchi is a fearsome wrestler who has the ability to shut down just about anyone with his suffocating grappling, and is Japan's top Featherweight and is arguably the best in the world at that weight. His style isn't the most entertaining, clearly being a case of safety first, but it is undeniable that it works extremely well. He won by fourth round submission over Hercules Zerbini in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Ryan Landingham in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Harvey Ripa in the fourth round of the tournament. Easton Frye is a highly decorated amateur wrestler, who uses his excellent grappling skills to control and wear down his opponents, often winning by simply dominating them for unanimous decisions from the judges. It's a simple system and one that has proved effective for him. He won by fourth round submission over Benoit LeMarche in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Elijah Pyre in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Azor Portela Nunes in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Yagi Jokichi vs. Hans Christian Bloch in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Ice Cold" Lars Bohlin (55-7, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -170) vs. "The Banker" Frank Romita (16-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Underdog: +130)

Lars Bohlin is a veteran of the sport, who has found much success by sticking to what he is best at, getting up close and personal and grinding out victories with his wrestling ability. A master of dirty boxing, he was one of the first to combine it with Wall and Stall tactics to create a way to wear down opponents. He won by Unanimous Decision over Quincy McGarry in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round submission over Peter Porter in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Josuke Hino in the fourth round of the tournament. Frank Romita is one of the most powerful men at Featherweight, a hard-hitting wrestler whose specialty is tossing opponents to the floor and turning their lights out with hard ground and pound. A high quality competitor, his only glaring weakness is his tiny reach that means that he can be picked off at range by strikers, especially by leg kicks which seem to be kryptonite to him. He won by Unanimous Decision over Jerry Pie in the second round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over Ivano Ancic in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Kei Maki in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Luiz Machado vs. Jason Dalglish in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Lightning" Lamont Banner (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Favorite: -140) vs. David James Diggle (14-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Underdog: +110)

Lamont Banner is a youngster who comes to MMA with an enormous amount of hype behind him, then son of world championship calibre boxer Douglas Banner Jr, he is one of the few fighters who can boast a truly world class boxing game at his disposal, which allied with heavy training in wrestling will make him a very dangerous opponent to anyone. He won by first round TKO over Ned Butterfield in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Swithens Corcoran in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Li-Kong Ho in the fourth round of the tournament. David James Diggle is one of the fastest rising Featherweight stars in the world, a Muay Thai competitor who is noted for his ability to obliterate people from the clinch with elbows and knees. A highly technical striker, his only real flaw seems to be that he is somewhat inconsistent. He won by first round knock out over Guilherme de Barros in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Ryoto Sugimoto in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Manish Khan in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Wallace Everett vs. Rafael Tavares in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Wallace "All Night Long" Everett (12-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #37, Favorite: -190) vs. Rafael "Slick" Tavares (18-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +150)

Wallace Everett is a rising star at Featherweight, a fine boxer with excellent technique who is particularly noted for his unbelievable endurance, he's still just as quick at the end of the third round as he was at the start of the first. His wrestling and ground game are improving over time, and if handled correctly he could become a contender. He won by second round TKO over Kade Devine in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Shuler Eigenberg in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Kenji Akita in the fourth round of the tournament. Rafael Tavares is a well-rounded competitor who mixes very good BJJ skills with a striking game that is hard to deal with due to his speed and skill. His one weakness is grappling, as he has shown to be vulnerable to bullying wrestlers in the past, but other than that he is a very dangerous fighter who can hang with the best. He won by Unanimous Decision over Noah Smithee in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Alejandro Laguera in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Foggy Lee in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lamont Banner vs. David James Diggle in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Yagi Jokichi (14-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Favorite: -480) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +380)

Yagi Jokichi is considered one of the elite in karate circles, and is one of the most promising MMA Featherweights from Japan. A master of defensive fighting, his ability to pick apart opponents with counter-striking is going to cause a lot of problems. He won by second round submission over Henry Zachary in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Nuno Valentino in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Masahiro Maeno in the fourth round of the tournament. Hans Christian Bloch is a young Norwegian who is a very good catch wrestler who looks like he could become a force in the Featherweight rankings. Not a finesse fighter by any means, his style is to relentlessly chase takedowns even if it means taking strikes along the way, knowing that once he has an opponent down they are going to find it very tough to escape. He won by second round TKO over Louie Sullivan in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Colm Dee in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Anthony Ray Shenkman in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Easton Frye in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Philip Ziskie (145 lbs) vs. Yoshiro Makamori (145 lbs)

Sammy Gaffigan (145 lbs) vs. Snorri Gunnarsson (145 lbs)

Luiz Machado (145 lbs) vs. Jason Dalglish (145 lbs)

Tomohiro Takeuchi (145 lbs) vs. Easton Frye (145 lbs)

Lars Bohlin (145 lbs) vs. Frank Romita (145 lbs)

Lamont Banner (145 lbs) vs. David James Diggle (145 lbs)

Wallace Everett (145 lbs) vs. Rafael Tavares (145 lbs)

Yagi Jokichi (145 lbs) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (145 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 119 Full Fight Card

FW: Philip Ziskie vs. Yoshiro Makamori

FW: Sammy Gaffigan vs. Snorri Gunnarsson

FW: Luiz Machado vs. Jason Dalglish

FW: Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Easton Frye

FW: Lars Bohlin vs. Frank Romita

FW: Lamont Banner vs. David James Diggle

FW: Wallace Everett vs. Rafael Tavares

FW: Yagi Jokichi vs. Hans Christian Bloch

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Friday, Week 1, August 2003

Live From Moose Jaw, 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 FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Yagi Jokichi (14-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Kobe, Japan, Favorite: -480) vs. Hans Christian Bloch (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Underdog: +380)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is our first main fight of the night, in which Yagi Jokichi takes on Hans Christian Bloch.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Franklin Mencken, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Bloch may have weighed in the same as Jokichi yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Bloch may have been setting up to shoot, but Jokichi aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Jokichi moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Bloch appeared to be going for a takedown, but Jokichi took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Jokichi lands a left hand and then hits a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Jokichi steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) A jab hits home from Jokichi and then he catches Bloch with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Bloch may have been setting up to shoot, but Jokichi aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Jokichi lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Bloch.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Shoulders hunched, Jokichi studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Bloch shoots in hard and fast for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Jokichi has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) In guard, Bloch begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Jokichi comfortably blocks the attempt and keeps Bloch in guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Jokichi tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Bloch blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Jokichi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Bloch off of him.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Bloch lies on top of Jokichi, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Bloch throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Bloch attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) He can't find a way past the guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Jokichi reaches up and tries to lock up an arm.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Jokichi cannot secure the arm.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) The clock runs down as Jokichi is being smothered against the ground by Bloch.

(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) I have to give that round to Jokichi, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Jokichi moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Jokichi uses a left jab, but Bloch then dodges the spin kick that follows.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Jokichi looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Jokichi fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Bloch is hurt, that shot looks to have broken his nose quite badly.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) That's going to cause Bloch some major problems with his breathing.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) There's a takedown attempt from Bloch, who set it up well.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Bloch gets a single leg takedown! Jokichi pulls guard off it.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Bloch lies on top of Jokichi, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Bloch tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Bloch passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Jokichi starts scrambling.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) The scramble leaves Jokichi turtled up, facing Bloch.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Bloch looks to hit a knee strike, but Jokichi is back up too quickly.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Bloch comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Bloch gets the takedown! Jokichi pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:36) Bloch smothers Jokichi with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) The clock runs down as Jokichi is being smothered against the ground by Bloch.

(Rd 2 - 01:41) Jokichi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Bloch off of him.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) Bloch smothers Jokichi with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Bloch smothers Jokichi with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 00:09) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Jokichi looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:03) Jokichi throws a punch but Bloch avoids it.

(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 Bloch.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Bloch needs a lot of work in the corner, his eye has swollen shut as a result of the broken nose. That'll affect his ability to defend against strikes.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Bloch, but Jokichi was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Jokichi fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Bloch sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Bloch couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Jokichi hops in place on the other.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Bloch can't get Jokichi down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) Bloch tries to take Jokichi down.

(Rd 3 - 04:27) He has the takedown! Jokichi pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Jokichi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Bloch off of him.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) The clock runs down as Jokichi is being smothered against the ground by Bloch.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) The clock runs down as Jokichi is being smothered against the ground by Bloch.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Bloch is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Jokichi was ready for the pass attempt though and starts scrambling immediately.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) The scramble sees Jokichi up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Bloch smothers Jokichi up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 3 - 01:06) With the cage trapping Jokichi, Bloch looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 3 - 01:06) Bloch doesn't get the takedown, Jokichi instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Jokichi moves back away from the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Jokichi moves in on Bloch, preparing to throw.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Bloch appeared to be going for a takedown, but Jokichi took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Jokichi can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Bloch shoots in at speed, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Bloch gets hold of a leg but Jokichi remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Bloch can't get Jokichi down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) With the cage trapping Jokichi, Bloch looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Jokichi to the mat where he pulls guard!

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Bloch keeps very tight to Jokichi, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen, hopefully things will pick up in the next one.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Bloch, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Bloch up 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Bloch shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Bloch couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Jokichi hops in place on the other.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Bloch drives Jokichi up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:35) Bloch exerts total control, keeping Jokichi smothered against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:35) Bloch and Jokichi remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) With Jokichi stuck against the cage, Bloch tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:38) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Jokichi to the mat where he pulls half guard!

(Rd 4 - 03:24) Looking to catch his breath, Bloch is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Bloch throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:45) Jokichi looks ready to try and scramble, but Bloch is quick to move to prevent that.

(Rd 4 - 02:34) Bloch throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 02:10) Bloch punches down at Jokichi, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 01:49) Jokichi tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Bloch doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 01:37) Bloch throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 01:19) Bloch throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) Jokichi works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 01:01) Bloch seizes the opportunity, Jokichi was too slow and gets caught in side control.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Bloch tries to lock Jokichi into an arm triangle.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Jokichi blocks it.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Bloch, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Jokichi realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) Showing great timing, Bloch comes in fast and looks for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:46) The takedown is successful, Jokichi pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Jokichi is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Bloch off of him.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) Bloch keeps Jokichi guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Jokichi tries to pull Bloch in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Bloch begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Jokichi starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 5 - 03:13) Jokichi manages to come out on top, with Bloch pulling guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Jokichi keeps tight to Bloch, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:41) Bloch tries to sweep Jokichi but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:28) Jokichi throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Jokichi tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) Bloch tries to push Jokichi away, but can't.

(Rd 5 - 01:08) Jokichi begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:08) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) The scramble ends with Bloch grabbing Jokichi and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:45) Jokichi wrestles back against Bloch, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:34) Bloch is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 5 - 00:25) Jokichi confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 5 - 00:25) Bloch had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 00:25) Jokichi lands two left hands and then hits Bloch with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) A tired-looking Bloch shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) Bloch can't get past the sprawl of Jokichi and has to give up on the takedown.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Jokichi, 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) The judges score the contest as 49-46 (Franklin Mencken), 49-47 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 48-47 (Benjamin Milligan III).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Hans Christian Bloch is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Hans Christian Bloch moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Hans Christian Bloch defeats Yagi Jokichi (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Hans Christian Bloch thanks everyone connected to Euro Team Thunder for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Hans Christian Bloch says that he knows that beating Yagi Jokichi is a big upset but that he always believed in himself.

 

 

CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Wallace "All Night Long" Everett (12-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Favorite: -190) vs. Rafael "Slick" Tavares (18-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +150)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett takes on Rafael 'Slick' Tavares.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Roger Bennett.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) A jab hits home from Everett and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Everett can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Everett moves in behind four quick punches, three of them finding a home, but Tavares avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Everett hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) A jab is wide from Everett, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Tavares, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Everett lands a left hand and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Everett hits a left hand, but Tavares evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Everett closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Everett lands a jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Tavares appears to have suffered a gash under his eye.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) A one-two from Everett fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) Tavares takes the chance and grabs Everett into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) Wanting to take it to the ground, Tavares attempts to drag Everett down into his guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) The attempt is unsuccessful, Everett blocked it and takes control of the grappling.

(Rd 1 - 01:37) Everett catches Tavares with a knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Everett tries to wrestle Tavares backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Tavares ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Everett tries to keep him up against the cage, but Tavares works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Moving around, Tavares is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Everett can't connect with a jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Everett comes in fast and lands three quick punches and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(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 Everett.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Tavares.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Everett lands a left hand and then catches Tavares with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:35) Everett hits a left hand, but Tavares avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Everett connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Everett can't connect with a jab, but then catches Tavares with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Everett lands a jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Tavares looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Everett simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 03:24) Everett hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Everett moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then catches Tavares with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Everett can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Tavares with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Everett closes in on Tavares, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Tavares may have been aiming to get in close, but Everett aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Everett hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) It looked like we were about to see Tavares try and get some grappling started, but Everett was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) A jab lands from Everett, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Everett lands a jab and then hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Tavares collapses, that shot knocked him out!

(Rd 2 - 01:53) The winner, by knock out, is Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett!

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Wallace Everett moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Wallace 'All Night Long' Everett defeats Rafael 'Slick' Tavares (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:07 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Wallace Everett gives a name-check to everyone at Mean Machines, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Wallace Everett gives a show of respect to his supporters.

 

 

CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Lightning" Lamont Banner (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Columbus, Ohio, Favorite: -140) vs. David James Diggle (14-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Cleveland, Ohio, Underdog: +110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which 'Lightning' Lamont Banner goes up against David James Diggle.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Millhouse Twain, Franklin Mencken, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:52) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Diggle 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) Banner lands a left jab, but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Banner fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Diggle with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Banner comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Banner steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Banner feints to one side, causing Diggle to react and leave himself off balance.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) A jab lands from Banner but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Banner hits a left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Diggle scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Banner attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Diggle lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Banner uses a left jab but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Diggle scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Banner scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Banner comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Diggle fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) A one-two from Banner fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Diggle scores with a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) With fast hands, Banner hits a three punch combo that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Diggle misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Banner attacks with a jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Diggle may have been aiming to get in close, but Banner aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) A jab is wide from Banner, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Banner.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Diggle hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Banner lands two of four quick punches but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Diggle avoids a right hand and fights back with a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Diggle scores with a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Banner lands a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) That last punch hurt Diggle, he grins in response but I don't think that he's fooling anyone.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Diggle misses a jab but hits a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Banner lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Banner counters a right hand with a jab and a right hand to the body that is too short.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) Banner counters a right hand with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a right hand to the body that is too short.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Diggle misses with a big right hand, allowing Banner to counter with a jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Banner scores with a left hook to the side of the body. Diggle hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Diggle misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a right hook to the ribs that doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) A stand-up striking battle is doing Diggle no favours, Banner is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Diggle misses with a left jab but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Banner uses a left jab but misses with a right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 00:41) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Banner slips past a right hook and counters with a powerful right hook!

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Diggle collapses, that shot knocked him out!

(Rd 2 - 00:20) The winner, by knock out, is 'Lightning' Lamont Banner!

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Lamont Banner advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Lightning' Lamont Banner defeats David James Diggle (Knock Out (Punch) in 4:40 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Lamont Banner gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, 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. He brings up the name of Yagi Jokichi and says that would be an interesting fight. There's no doubt that Lamont Banner benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Ice Cold" Lars Bohlin (55-7, 3-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -170) vs. "The Banker" Frank Romita (16-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +130)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin going head to head with 'The Banker' Frank Romita.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Franklin Mencken, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Coming forward, Bohlin is willing to take some hits if it means being able to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Romita throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 04:41) Bohlin gets hold of Romita.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Bohlin tries to wrestle Romita backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Bohlin does it, Romita is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:16) Bohlin tries to dirty box Romita, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Moving in fast, Bohlin wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Bohlin is trying to muscle Romita up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Bohlin can't manage it, Romita fought it.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Romita tries to wrestle Bohlin backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Bohlin ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Romita smothers Bohlin up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Romita tries to maintain control, but Bohlin wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Romita ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:39) Romita is trapped against the cage and Bohlin hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Romita seems to be the aggressor.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Romita is looking to wrestle Bohlin to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) He hits a belly-to-belly suplex, getting side control!

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Romita keeps Bohlin guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Bohlin tries to pull guard on Romita but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Romita fires off some rights, but Bohlin isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Romita.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Romita throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) With a clear opportunity, Bohlin is able to move in fast and clinch with Romita.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Bohlin is looking to muscle Romita back against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Romita out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Romita has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Bohlin cannot stop being lifted up and blasted with a suplex, he can only pull guard!

(Rd 2 - 03:40) In guard, Romita throws a couple of punches designed to keep Bohlin guessing.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Romita fires off a few punches.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Romita leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Bohlin.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Romita throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Romita deflects a couple of punches that Bohlin threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Romita attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Bohlin starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) The scramble leaves Romita on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) The clock runs down as Romita is being smothered against the ground by Bohlin.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Time slips away as Bohlin successfully keeps Romita stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Bohlin attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Bohlin passes to side control with ease.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Bohlin fires away with elbow strikes but Romita deals with all of them fairly well.

(Rd 2 - 00:06) Bohlin blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Romita.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Romita.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Seeing his opponent about to shoot in, Bohlin timed it well and moved in to start a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Bohlin is trying to push Romita so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Romita isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Romita has solid control and appears to be trying to set up a suplex attempt.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) Bohlin blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Romita gets solid control and may be looking for a wrestling-based takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Romita doesn't get it, Bohlin blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 3 - 03:35) Bohlin tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Romita is looking to muscle Bohlin back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Romita achieves it, pinning Bohlin to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:06) Romita pins Bohlin up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:06) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Romita keeps Bohlin stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:24) Romita looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Bohlin proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:55) Referee Harry A. Bierce decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Romita throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) Romita is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) They clinch up and start jockeying for position.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Bohlin manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Bohlin is trying to muscle Romita up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Romita ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) Romita is trapped against the cage and Bohlin punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(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 Romita, 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Bohlin, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:53) Bohlin looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Romita simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:53) A one-two from Romita fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Romita can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Bohlin gets hold of Romita without taking too much damage.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Bohlin is trying to muscle Romita up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) Romita out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Romita may be looking for a suplex of some kind on Bohlin.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Bohlin blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 03:23) Bohlin is looking to muscle Romita back against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:23) Bohlin achieves it, pinning Romita to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:12) Romita is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Bohlin pins Romita up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 4 - 02:44) Bohlin tries to keep Romita up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Romita works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:29) Bohlin is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Bohlin looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Bohlin is trying to muscle Romita up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:13) Romita doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) Romita starts trying to set-up up a suplex.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) Romita suplexes Bohlin to the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) Romita takes the back of Bohlin directly off the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) Bohlin is in huge trouble now, as Romita successfully gets both hooks in.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Romita pounds away but Bohlin deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Romita pounds away, but Bohlin calmly deals with them.

(Rd 4 - 00:23) Romita loses his hooks, as Bohlin pries them away.

(Rd 4 - 00:06) Romita tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 4 - 00:06) Bohlin doesn't allow the rear naked choke to be applied.

(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 Romita.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Bohlin winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Bohlin comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Romita throws a two-punch combo but Bohlin avoids both.

(Rd 5 - 04:39) Bohlin gets hold of Romita.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Using his wrestling skills, Bohlin is trying to push Romita up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Romita doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) Bohlin is looking to muscle Romita back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) Bohlin achieves it, pinning Romita to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Bohlin hits Romita, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Bohlin pins Romita up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 03:22) Bohlin smothers Romita against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Bohlin tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Romita uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 5 - 02:45) Although pressed against the cage, Romita still hits a few small punches to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) Bohlin smothers Romita against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:21) Romita is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 02:13) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 5 - 02:13) Romita seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Romita tries to set up a suplex attempt.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) A big suplex whips Bohlin over and leaves him down and pulling half guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:55) In half guard, Romita catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) Romita blocks Bohlin as he tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:12) Romita throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 5 - 00:49) Romita blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:34) Romita keeps Bohlin guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:11) Romita fires away with punches, but Bohlin 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) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Romita 10-9.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Franklin Mencken: 49-46 Bohlin.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Reginald Wodehouse has given 49-46 to Romita.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Benjamin Milligan III scores the contest as 48-47 to Bohlin.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin wins by split decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Ice Cold' Lars Bohlin defeats 'The Banker' Frank Romita (Split Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Lars Bohlin thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Lars Bohlin gives a show of respect to his opponent.

 

 

CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Samurai Spirit" Tomohiro Takeuchi (25-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -280) vs. Easton "Small" Frye (19-6, 3-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi against Easton 'Small' Frye.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Franklin Mencken, Reginald Wodehouse, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Stepping in, Frye aggressively get a dominant clinch position.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) With underhooks giving him solid control over Takeuchi, Frye looks for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Frye can't get Takeuchi down to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) Frye is looking to wrestle Takeuchi to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) He hits a belly-to-belly suplex, Takeuchi has to pull guard!

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Frye lies on top of Takeuchi, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Frye throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Frye attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Takeuchi keeps Frye in guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Frye doesn't allow Takeuchi to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Frye clings very tight to Takeuchi while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:22) Frye blocks Takeuchi as he tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Frye lies on top of Takeuchi, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) The lack of progress forces referee Harry A. Bierce to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 01:13) Moving in fast, Frye wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Frye is trying to push Takeuchi so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Frye can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Takeuchi is trying to muscle Frye up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Takeuchi can't do it though, and Frye gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) With underhooks giving him solid control over Takeuchi, Frye looks for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Takeuchi blocks the takedown attempt and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Really bad round, there was a whole lot of nothing going on there.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Frye.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Both fighters seem to have the same idea and come together in a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:55) Frye aggressively gets to a dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Frye has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Takeuchi to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Frye doesn't get the takedown, Takeuchi instead wrestles his way into controlling the grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Using his wrestling skills, Takeuchi is trying to push Frye up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Frye isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Takeuchi is looking to muscle Frye back against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) He does so and now has Frye pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Smothered against the cage, Frye is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Takeuchi tries to smother Frye against the cage with wrestling, but he reverses it and pushes Takeuchi against the cage instead.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Frye looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Takeuchi proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Harry A. Bierce brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) The fighters get in close and clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Frye wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Frye is trying to push Takeuchi so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Frye does it, Takeuchi is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Frye shows great control, keeping Takeuchi pressed 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 - 00:44) Frye tries to maintain control, but Takeuchi wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Frye ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Frye is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Nothing really happens for the remainder of the round, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) There was very little to separate them in that round but I'll give that one 10-9 to Frye.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Frye is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Both fighters want to get in close, and they get into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Takeuchi looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Takeuchi tries to wrestle Frye backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:45) Takeuchi can't manage it, Frye fought it.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Takeuchi is trying to muscle Frye up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Takeuchi does it, Frye is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Takeuchi shows great control, keeping Frye pressed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) About a minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Takeuchi tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Frye reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Frye presses Takeuchi up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) They dirty box each other at that range for sixty seconds or so.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Frye manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:34) With underhooks giving him solid control over Takeuchi, Frye looks for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 01:34) The takedown doesn't work, Takeuchi blocked it and then takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Using his wrestling skills, Takeuchi is trying to push Frye up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Takeuchi doesn't manage it though, Frye defended it well.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Frye is looking to muscle Takeuchi back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) He does so and now has Takeuchi pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) Frye exerts total control, keeping Takeuchi smothered against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Hopefully the fighters will do a little more in the next round, as that was deathly dull.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Frye, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Takeuchi 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

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:51) The two fighters come together in a clinch and start wrestling.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Frye is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:41) Frye tries to wrestle Takeuchi backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:41) Frye does it, Takeuchi is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Frye tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Takeuchi reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Takeuchi tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Frye reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 4 - 03:39) Frye tries to maintain control, but Takeuchi wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Frye ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Showing his ability to control opponents, Takeuchi simply smothers Frye against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) Taking a few gulps of breath, Takeuchi is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) Frye is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 4 - 02:01) Frye moves in and clinches.

(Rd 4 - 01:43) Frye is trying to muscle Takeuchi up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:43) He does so and now has Takeuchi pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) Showing good control, Frye keeps Takeuchi stuck against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 00:30) Frye looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Takeuchi proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) Showing his ability to control opponents, Takeuchi simply smothers Frye against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) 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 has to go down as a 10-9 round to Takeuchi.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Takeuchi is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:50) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Takeuchi manages to aggressively get a good position in the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:42) Frye tries to wriggle free, but Takeuchi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Takeuchi looks to get some strikes in, but Frye seizes the chance and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) Frye is looking to muscle Takeuchi back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:00) He does so and now has Takeuchi pinned to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:47) Frye tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Takeuchi reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Takeuchi is wearing Frye down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 5 - 02:09) Takeuchi smothers Frye against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 01:55) 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 5 - 01:55) Frye 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 - 01:47) The two fighters clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Takeuchi is the aggressor in the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) Using his wrestling skills, Takeuchi is trying to push Frye up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 01:39) Takeuchi can't manage it, Frye fought it.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) Takeuchi looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) He sweeps the leg, sending Frye to the mat in a beautiful move! He gets side control!

(Rd 5 - 01:05) Takeuchi punches down at Frye, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:39) Takeuchi blocks Frye as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:25) Takeuchi pounds away with elbow strikes, but Frye calmly deals with them.

(Rd 5 - 00:14) Frye tries to move to guard, but Takeuchi doesn't allow it.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Takeuchi 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 have given 49-46 (Franklin Mencken), 48-47 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 48-47 (Benjamin Milligan III).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Samurai Spirit' Tomohiro Takeuchi defeats Easton 'Small' Frye (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Very Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tomohiro Takeuchi gives a name-check to everyone at Dragon's Lair Gym, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Tomohiro Takeuchi gives a show of respect to his opponent. He is really good at handling these sort of interviews, and it doesn't hurt that the camera loves him.

 

 

CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Luiz "The Tarantula" Machado (28-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Even: -110) vs. "The Miniature Killer" Jason Dalglish (24-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Edinburgh, Scotland, Even: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado faces 'The Miniature Killer' Jason Dalglish.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Franklin Mencken.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Dalglish lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Dalglish can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Machado with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) A jab is wide from Dalglish, but then he hits Machado with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Without taking too much damage, Machado is able to clinch with Dalglish.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Machado looks to take Dalglish down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) He trips Dalglish, sending him down!

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Machado takes the back off the takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Dalglish is in increasing trouble, as Machado gets both hooks in.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) With both hooks in and therefore great control of the body, Machado tries to finish Dalglish off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) The rear naked choke is in deep, Dalglish has to tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:31) By submission, the winner is Luiz Machado!

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Luiz Machado books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Luiz 'The Tarantula' Machado defeats 'The Miniature Killer' Jason Dalglish (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 2:29 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Luiz Machado gives a name-check to everyone at Escola Da Luta, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Sammy "The Stealth Shark" Gaffigan (17-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Trenton, New Jersey, Underdog: +180) vs. Snorri Gunnarsson (27-6-1NC, 3-0 CTC, From: Reykjavik, Iceland, Favorite: -230)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan fights Snorri Gunnarsson in the CTC Featherweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Benjamin Milligan III, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters both weighed in at 145lbs yesterday, but now that they're about to fight it is obvious that Gaffigan is much bigger.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Gunnarsson appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Gaffigan took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Gaffigan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Gunnarsson with a high right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Moving forward constantly, Gaffigan is pressuring Gunnarsson.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Gunnarsson throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Gaffigan connects with a jab but Gunnarsson avoids the kick to the body that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Gaffigan hits a left jab and then lands a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Gaffigan comes in fast with three quick punches, landing three of them, and then scores with a spinning back kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Gaffigan throws a punch but Gunnarsson was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Seizing the opportunity, Gunnarsson clinches.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Gunnarsson is looking to wrestle Gaffigan to the ground.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) It doesn't work, Gaffigan defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) Gaffigan tries to get free of the clinch, but is stuck.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Gunnarsson is looking to muscle Gaffigan back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) He does so and now has Gaffigan pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Gunnarsson uses dirty boxing to punish Gaffigan while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Gaffigan uses his wrestling skills to prevent Gunnarsson from throwing any knee strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) With Gaffigan stuck against the cage, Gunnarsson starts trying to set-up up a suplex.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Gaffigan cannot stop being lifted up and rag-dolled with a suplex, he is left under side control!

(Rd 1 - 00:34) Gunnarsson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 00:07) Gunnarsson blocks Gaffigan as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Gaffigan.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Gunnarsson steps in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Gaffigan slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Stepping in, Gunnarsson looks to engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Gaffigan slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a spinning kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Gaffigan stands ready as Gunnarsson moves in.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Gaffigan dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Gaffigan lets Gunnarsson step in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Gaffigan slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Gunnarsson wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Gaffigan hits a left hand, but the following kick to the body misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Attacking with intent, Gaffigan scores with a flurry of four punches but Gunnarsson dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Gunnarsson steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Gunnarsson misses with a pair of jabs but connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Gaffigan scores with a brace of jabs and also scores with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Gunnarsson steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Gunnarsson misses with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Gaffigan lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Gaffigan lets Gunnarsson step in, ready to counter.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) There's a flurry of activity but neither fighter is able to land a telling strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Gunnarsson throws two punches but Gaffigan has a great guard and absorbs all of them with ease.

(Rd 2 - 01:31) Gaffigan tries a high kick but is wide of the mark.

(Rd 2 - 01:10) Gunnarsson steps in, watched all the way by Gaffigan.

(Rd 2 - 01:10) Gunnarsson misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Gaffigan attacks with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Moving forward, Gunnarsson looks to strike. Gaffigan stands ready.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Gunnarsson hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Gaffigan lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Gaffigan lets Gunnarsson step in, ready to counter.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Gaffigan scores with a jab and also lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) Gunnarsson nails a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) That shot may have caused a broken nose, there is blood all over the face of Gaffigan.

(Rd 2 - 00:36) That's going to cause Gaffigan some major problems with his breathing.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Gaffigan is on rubbery legs all of a sudden, that last shot must have rattled him! He staggers back against the cage and covers up, trying to buy time to recover!

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Gunnarsson lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Gaffigan partially blocked it!

(Rd 2 - 00:23) Gunnarsson tries to hook up a standing guillotine.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) Gunnarsson gets the guillotine but despite his best efforts he cannot force the tap out!

(Rd 2 - 00:23) The guillotine must not be completely applied, otherwise this would be over.

(Rd 2 - 00:23) Gunnarsson finally gives it up and lets go, but may have gassed his arms in the submission attempt.

(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 Gaffigan.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Gaffigan.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Gaffigan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Gunnarsson had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Gaffigan hits a left jab and then hits Gunnarsson with a spinning kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) Two left hands land from Gaffigan, but Gunnarsson then dodges the spin kick that follows.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Gaffigan is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Gaffigan closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Gaffigan fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Gaffigan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Gunnarsson wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Gaffigan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 03:20) Gaffigan connects with a nice jab and then hits Gunnarsson with a powerful leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Gaffigan closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Gaffigan lands a left hand and then hits Gunnarsson with a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Gaffigan closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Gunnarsson may have been aiming to get in close, but Gaffigan aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:50) Gaffigan fails to land any of the strikes in a combo that ended with a scything low kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Gunnarsson warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Gaffigan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Gunnarsson had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Gaffigan throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Gunnarsson defended them all.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Gaffigan was too aggressive and his last kick gets caught!

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Seizing his chance, Gunnarsson attempts a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Gunnarsson drives Gaffigan up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Gunnarsson pins Gaffigan up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Gaffigan is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) Gaffigan is trapped against the cage and Gunnarsson punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Gunnarsson presses Gaffigan into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Gunnarsson uses dirty boxing to punish Gaffigan while he is pressed up against the cage.

(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 Gaffigan.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Gunnarsson, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Gunnarsson had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) A jab lands from Gaffigan, but Gunnarsson dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) Gunnarsson is limping a little bit.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) Gaffigan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) A jab is wide from Gaffigan, but then he hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head!

(Rd 4 - 04:32) Gunnarsson hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Moving quickly, Gaffigan comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Gaffigan goes to work on Gunnarsson with vicious stomps and kicks, but can't finish him!

(Rd 4 - 04:02) Gaffigan hits a kick, but can do nothing to stop Gunnarsson getting back to his feet.

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Gaffigan 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 - 03:32) Gunnarsson shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:32) Gaffigan gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:19) Gaffigan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gunnarsson off of him.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) Gunnarsson smothers Gaffigan with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 02:20) Time slips away as Gunnarsson successfully keeps Gaffigan stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:46) Gaffigan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Gunnarsson off of him.

(Rd 4 - 01:16) Gunnarsson tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:16) He passes guard but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Gunnarsson ends up in guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:47) The clock runs down as Gaffigan is being smothered against the ground by Gunnarsson.

(Rd 4 - 00:21) Gunnarsson smothers Gaffigan with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Gaffigan, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round left, Gunnarsson realistically needs to stop his opponent in order to win.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Gaffigan looks a mess, his left eye is swollen completely shut as a result of the broken nose. His corner go to work on it.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:54) Gaffigan lands a left hand and then catches Gunnarsson with a hard low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Gunnarsson shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Gaffigan almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Gunnarsson holds the other.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Gunnarsson drives Gaffigan up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Gaffigan looks very tired out there.

(Rd 5 - 04:21) Gunnarsson uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Gaffigan, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Gunnarsson is exerting.

(Rd 5 - 04:06) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) Gaffigan is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Gunnarsson has over him.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Gunnarsson is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 5 - 01:56) Gunnarsson has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 5 - 01:45) Gaffigan connects with a nice jab and then catches Gunnarsson with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 01:36) Gunnarsson is limping noticeably.

(Rd 5 - 01:30) Gaffigan moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 5 - 01:30) Gunnarsson had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 01:30) Gaffigan hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 5 - 01:09) Gaffigan connects with a nice jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:58) Limping heavily, Gunnarsson is struggling to move around.

(Rd 5 - 00:45) Gaffigan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 00:45) Gunnarsson had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 00:45) Gaffigan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:32) A jab lands from Gaffigan, but Gunnarsson avoids a big right.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) Gaffigan moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) Gunnarsson appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Gaffigan took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) Gaffigan fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.

(Rd 5 - 00:12) Gunnarsson catches the last kick!

(Rd 5 - 00:07) Gaffigan hops on one foot, trying to balance. Gunnarsson tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 5 - 00:07) The takedown is successful, it leaves Gaffigan pulling guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Gunnarsson just about edged it.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) All three judges give 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Sammy 'The Stealth Shark' Gaffigan defeats Snorri Gunnarsson (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sammy Gaffigan gives a name-check to everyone at Shark Tank, 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 wants Luiz Machado before taunting him with some insults to get under his skin. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Philip "Kid" Ziskie (25-2-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -340) vs. Yoshiro Makamori (14-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +270)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Philip 'Kid' Ziskie faces Yoshiro Makamori in the CTC Featherweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Makamori scores with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Ziskie hits a jab and also nails a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Makamori hits a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Ziskie lands a right jab but misses a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Ziskie misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Makamori has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) A jab is wide from Ziskie, but then he hits Makamori with a beautiful left uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 03:59) Makamori collapses, that shot knocked him out!

(Rd 1 - 03:53) The winner, by knock out; Philip Ziskie!

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Philip Ziskie.

 

 

Official Result: Philip 'Kid' Ziskie defeats Yoshiro Makamori (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:07 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Philip Ziskie thanks everyone connected to Halvorsen's for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Asked about the finish, Philip Ziskie agrees that his punching power is a dangerous weapon in his arsenal and puts that down to natural ability allied with good training. A charismatic talker with the looks to match, Philip Ziskie has real star power.

 

 

Attendance: 1,342

Gate Reciepts: $159,430

Sponsorship: $43,479

Ad Revenue: $2,323,392

Merchandise: $6,483

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $119,736)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Philip Ziskie             $22,335      Yoshiro Makamori         $3,360
Sammy Gaffigan            $7,138       Snorri Gunnarsson        $4,523
Luiz Machado              $11,956      Jason Dalglish           $3,230       SotN: Machado: $5,000
Tomohiro Takeuchi         $7,872       Easton Frye              $2,843
Lars Bohlin               $6,772       Frank Romita             $3,102
Lamont Banner             $12,688      David James Diggle       $3,620       KotN: Banner: $5,000
Wallace Everett           $12,564      Rafael Tavares           $13,102      FotN: Both: $10,000
Hans Christian Bloch      $2,564       Yagi Jokichi             $2,067

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $45,434

 

Profit: $2,358,606

 

Critical Rating: 71%

Commercial Rating: 84%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +3.5%             49.5% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +4.0%             47.6% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +3.6%             11.8% (Low Level National)
Europe              +2.2%             20.6% (Low Level National)
Australia           +2.2%             5.0% (Low Level National)
Japan               +3.6%             42.4% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.2%             18.4% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.3%             97.9% (High Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.0%             14.9% (Low Level National)
South America       +3.6%             31.4% (Low Level National)
Central America     +1.3%             99.1% (High Level Regional)
Africa              +1.3%             95.7% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 118, and all fighters tested clean.

- Hans Christian Bloch sustained a broken nose in his victory over Yagi Jokichi and will miss a week of training. This should not affect his ability to continue in the tournament.

- Sammy Gaffigan sustained a broken nose in his victory over Snorri Gunnarsson and will miss a weeks of training. This should not affect his ability to continue in the tournament.

- CTC Womens Flyweight fighter Nina Belle will no longer be training with Lady Shiva's. She has publically said that she loved training there, but it was always meant to be a temporary arrangement and it is time to move on.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Pamela O'Neill will no longer be training with Femme Fatale Fighting. Despite enjoying success since joining the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and she was keen to keep her training fresh and unpredictable.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Rain Richards will no longer be training with Dungeon LA following her decision loss to Liz Brunnell. She has decided she would benefit from going to train elsewhere and that a new environment might invigorate her.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Maya Komagata will no longer be training with Flying Daggers following her TKO loss to Thea Higgins. She decided that she needed to go and train elsewhere, and hopes the change will re-invigorate her.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

European Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 2, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Evgeni Medtner vs. Karlens Lessard

KO of the Night: Patrik Pedersen (vs. Karl Andre)

Submission of the Night: Fjodor Kanchelskis (vs. Kramer Mayweather)

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Philip Ziskie vs. Sammy Gaffigan II

Lamont Banner vs. Wallace Everett

Tomohiro Takeuchi vs. Hans Christian Bloch

Lars Bohlin vs. Luiz Machado

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Friday, Week 2, August 2003

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Tossapol Puangchan (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #36, Underdog: +470) vs. Brian "Barrage" Claremont (12-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -600)

Tossapol Puangchan is a potential future star, a high calibre taekwondo fighter who brings a fearsome intensity to his bouts, going after opponents with a real "kill or be killed" mentality. He will probably need to build the rest of his MMA game up as he is a little one-dimensional, but for now he is an exciting prospect. He won by first round knock out over Kim Wiriyaudomsiri in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Zach Steggles in the second round of the tournament. Brian Claremont is a power puncher, who earned his nickname in rapid fashion when people saw his fighting style, never taking a step back, he comes out swinging and doesn't stop until somebody is knocked out. It may not be the best long-term strategy, but for the time being it makes him one of the most dangerous opponents to face. He won by first round TKO over Masazou Nonaka in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Ashihei Bando in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kawin Kayem vs. Dominic Ash in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Lito Alcala (7-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #32, Favorite: -500) vs. Mitchell "Boom" Bryan (11-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #16, Underdog: +390)

Lito Alcala is a Filipino fighter, a youngster who is best described as a jack of all trades, master of none. He is good at just about every aspect of MMA, which makes him a tough opponent, but isn't great enough at one specific item to make him truly dangerous. He won by third round knock out over Stefan Champion in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round knock out over Willy Bassett in the second round of the tournament. Mitchell Bryan is a Muay Thai fighter from Atlanta, Georgia. A sharp striker who loves to use leg kicks, he joined XCC's new Bantamweight division when it opened in 1999. He won by Unanimous Decision over Dallin Friedland in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Nadir Mendes Ferreira in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Supachai Thamsatchanan vs. Aubrey Bassington-Bassington in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "Mr. Twenty-Two" Jez Worplesdon (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #30, Underdog: +160) vs. Mako Day (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #51, Favorite: -210)

Jez Worplesdon is a Northern Irishman with powerful punches, who comes from a boxing background originally but has been fighting MMA since 1997. He got his nickname for his spectacularly fast knock out, in 22 seconds, of Chris Byng in XCC. He won by first round knock out over Webster Fittleworth in the first round of the tournament, before winning by 29 second knock out over Kanji Togo in the second round of the tournament. Mako Day is a Jamaican competitor who trains in Europe. A Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu student, he is at his best when he can get the fight to the floor, and he is quite happy to pull guard or try to lure an opponent down if that's what it takes. A rubber guard fan, he can pull submissions out of nowhere. He won by second round submission over Alongkorn Phuk-hom in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Najib Sri Aziz bin Zai in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of D'Arcy Spode vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Kawin Kayem (8-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -180) vs. Dominic "The Smash" Ash (10-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +140)

Kawin Kayem is a fast rising Bantamweight star, a Muay Thai killer who can absolutely batter opponents into submission with his great kicks. Boasting a fantastic look, he was a natural addition to KDM FC's 135lbs division when it opened in 1999. He won by fourth round knock out over Bonzo Anstruther in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Ray Bellinger in the second round of the tournament. Dominic Ash was a fairly late convert to MMA, who used to be a pro boxer before deciding to switch sports after seeing a GAMMA event on television at the bar. He is a very good technical boxer, with great movement, hand speed, and technique, but is lacking in other aspects of MMA. He does however have a good sprawl which helps him keep the fight standing. He won by fourth round TKO over Kameo Oya in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Ronnarit Mamanee in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tossapol Puangchan vs. Brian Claremont in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Ang "Ding" Dong (8-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +310) vs. "One Minute" Ollie Rockmetteller (10-0-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -400)

Ang Dong fights out of Bangkok, and is an experienced judoka, having started training when he was four years old. His MMA style is based on his Judo background, primarily involving him getting a clinch and using some of his excellent trips and throws to take the fight to the floor where he can use his submission skills. He won by third round submission over Sinthaweechai Miprathang in the first round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Pipob Jakkuprasat in the second round of the tournament. Ollie Rockmetteller is a tall and thin Bantamweight, a quality striker who is widely tipped to be a big star in the future. Known for his quick demolition jobs, his nickname "One Minute" came about after he finished each of his first four opponents in under sixty seconds. He won by 29 second knock out over Newton Reis in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Sophan Sastrowardoya in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Markus Waller vs. Zabit Mansurov in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: D'Arcy Spode (11-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Favorite: -140) vs. Riveron "R.P.P." Potter-Pirbright (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Underdog: -110)

D'Arcy Spode is an all-around fighter from Canada, a youngster with an arrogant persona who quickly became one of the most talked about Bantamweights in the country after reeling off three straight wins with CTC, but the hype was squashed when he lost twice in 2001. He won by fourth round TKO over Suporn Yooyen in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Apolonio Redondo Jr in the second round of the tournament. Riveron Potter-Pirbright is a good kick boxer who is noted for having excellent leg kicks. He joined XCC in 1999 when they launched their new Bantamweight division, and despite having just two years experience, fitted in exceptionally well and well into his career he is still undefeated. He won by third round TKO over Britt Dickering in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Shoin Chiba in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jez Worplesdon vs. Mako Day in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Markus Waller (7-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Favorite: -680) vs. Zabit Mansurov (5-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #50, Underdog: +540)

Markus Waller is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt who placed highly in the world championship in 1996, and is of course one of the most dangerous MMA competitors on the ground, especially off his back. The rest of his MMA game is a work in progress, and if he can raise them to a competent level he could become a top contender. He won by second round submission over Maya Asgar in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Roddy Wickham in the second round of the tournament. Zabit Mansurov is a quality wrestler from Georgia, who is all about high intensity pressure grappling, pushing the pace constantly and simply wearing down his opponents body and mind with his never ending assaults. He won by third round submission over Shusui Ohmiya in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round knock out over Takauji Aida in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ang Dong vs. Ollie Rockmetteller in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Supachai Thamsatchanan (8-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #25, Favorite: -380) vs. "Golden Boy" Aubrey Bassington-Bassington (10-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +300)

Supachai Thamsatchanan is a high quality Shaolin Kung Fu fighter, who looks like he could be one of the stars of MMA. A Bantamweight, he is especially deadly at using his amazing array of kicks to destroy opponents. He won by second round submission over Ade Travers in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Gus Waters in the second round of the tournament. Aubrey Bassington-Bassington is a fine freestyle wrestler from Boston. Noted for his great takedowns, he has added some decent ground and pound and submissions to his already suffocatingly good top game, and he is therefore pretty deadly if he can get on top of his opponent. He won by Unanimous Decision over John Hatter in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lito Alcala vs. Mitchell Bryan in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Tossapol Puangchan (135 lbs) vs. Brian Claremont (135 lbs)

Lito Alcala (135 lbs) vs. Mitchell Bryan (135 lbs)

Jez Worplesdon (135 lbs) vs. Mako Day (135 lbs)

Kawin Kayem (135 lbs) vs. Dominic Ash (135 lbs)

Ang Dong (135 lbs) vs. Ollie Rockmetteller (135 lbs)

D'Arcy Spode (135 lbs) vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright (135 lbs)

Markus Waller (135 lbs) vs. Zabit Mansurov (135 lbs)

Supachai Thamsatchanan (135 lbs) vs. Aubrey Bassington-Bassington (135 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 120 Full Fight Card

BW: Tossapol Puangchan vs. Brian Claremont

BW: Lito Alcala vs. Mitchell Bryan

BW: Jez Worplesdon vs. Mako Day

BW: Kawin Kayem vs. Dominic Ash

BW: Ang Dong vs. Ollie Rockmetteller

BW: D'Arcy Spode vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright

BW: Markus Waller vs. Zabit Mansurov

BW: Supachai Thamsatchanan vs. Aubrey Bassington-Bassington

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Friday, Week 2, August 2003

Live From Brandon, Manitoba

 

 

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Broadcast Team: Cal Patinkin, Mance Portman, and Geoff Cahill

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Supachai Thamsatchanan (8-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Favorite: -380) vs. "Golden Boy" Aubrey Bassington-Bassington (10-1, 1-0 CTC, From: Boston, Massachusetts, Underdog: +300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) We open the main portion of the show with Supachai Thamsatchanan battling 'Golden Boy' Aubrey Bassington-Bassington.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Millhouse Twain, Christina Shaw, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Thamsatchanan looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Thamsatchanan connects with a nice jab and then catches Bassington-Bassington with a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Thamsatchanan can't connect with a jab, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Circling, Bassington-Bassington clearly wants to get close enough to grapple but is wary about getting hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Thamsatchanan lands a left hand and then hits Bassington-Bassington with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Thamsatchanan hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Thamsatchanan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) There's a takedown attempt from Bassington-Bassington.

(Rd 1 - 03:14) The takedown is successful, Thamsatchanan pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Bassington-Bassington lies on top of Thamsatchanan, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Bassington-Bassington doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Thamsatchanan tries to pull Bassington-Bassington in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Time slips away as Bassington-Bassington successfully keeps Thamsatchanan stuck against the ground.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Bassington-Bassington doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Bassington-Bassington leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Thamsatchanan.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) Bassington-Bassington smothers Thamsatchanan with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Thamsatchanan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Bassington-Bassington off of him.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Bassington-Bassington, 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Thamsatchanan lands a jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Bassington-Bassington.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Bassington-Bassington may have been aiming to get in close, but Thamsatchanan aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Thamsatchanan uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Thamsatchanan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Thamsatchanan uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Thamsatchanan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Thamsatchanan connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Thamsatchanan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a vicious high right kick to the side of the head!

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Bassington-Bassington is knocked down!

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Thamsatchanan senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Thamsatchanan fires away and Bassington-Bassington is eating powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 2 - 03:09) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Supachai Thamsatchanan takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Supachai Thamsatchanan advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Supachai Thamsatchanan defeats 'Golden Boy' Aubrey Bassington-Bassington (TKO (Strikes) in 2:08 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Supachai Thamsatchanan praises his team at Tai Sheng Men Society, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He brings up Dominic Ash, calling him out and threatening to embarass him when they fight.

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Markus Waller (7-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -680) vs. Zabit Mansurov (5-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Tbilisi, Georgia, Underdog: +540)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Markus Waller takes on Zabit Mansurov.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Roger Bennett.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Mansurov gets in close and clinches with Waller.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) Mansurov looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) An excellent outside leg trip sees Waller get thrown to the mat and Mansurov has no problem getting side control.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Mansurov throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Waller scoots around and wraps his legs around Mansurov to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Mansurov throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Mansurov clings very tight to Waller while using short strikes, clearly trying to minimise the threat of a submission attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Grabbing an arm, Waller attempts to lock on a triangle choke.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Waller gets the triangle fully applied...and there's the tap out!

(Rd 1 - 02:45) The winner, by submission; Markus Waller!

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Markus Waller books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Markus Waller defeats Zabit Mansurov (Submission (Triangle With Armbar) in 2:15 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Markus Waller gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Markus Waller boasts about being undefeated and warns that he has a lot more still to give.

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

D'Arcy Spode (11-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -140) vs. Riveron "R.P.P." Potter-Pirbright (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Paterson, New Jersey, Underdog: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which D'Arcy Spode competes against Riveron 'R-P-P' Potter-Pirbright.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Gregory C. James, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Spode, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as he enters.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:54) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Spode wants to grapple but is clearly wary of his opponent's striking.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Potter-Pirbright fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Spode with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Potter-Pirbright stalks forward, pressuring Spode.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Spode misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) A one-two from Potter-Pirbright fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Spode shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) The takedown is successful, Potter-Pirbright pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Spode is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) Potter-Pirbright fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Spode ends up in side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Spode tries to ensnare Potter-Pirbright in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Potter-Pirbright stops Spode from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Spode fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Spode keeps Potter-Pirbright guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Spode hits a knee strike to the ribs, but it didn't connect properly because Potter-Pirbright was moving too much.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Using side control well, Spode raises up a leg to launch a knee strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Spode gets caught - as soon as he was off balance Potter-Pirbright bursts into life and tries to scramble!

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Potter-Pirbright scrambles to his feet, but Spode immediately drives him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Potter-Pirbright is trapped against the cage and Spode punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 01:17) Spode hits Potter-Pirbright, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Spode drives a knee to the thigh area.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Spode tries to keep him up against the cage, but Potter-Pirbright works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Potter-Pirbright glares at his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Spode shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Spode gets the takedown! Potter-Pirbright pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a round full of action, drama, and effort - that is what MMA is all about.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Spode.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Spode shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Potter-Pirbright gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:43) Potter-Pirbright is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Spode off of him.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Spode lies on top of Potter-Pirbright, basically smothering him.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Spode pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) The clock runs down as Potter-Pirbright is being smothered against the ground by Spode.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) For the moment Spode is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Time slips away as Spode successfully keeps Potter-Pirbright stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 02:04) Spode throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 2 - 01:40) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Spode misses a jab but hits a glancing blow with a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Potter-Pirbright lands a left jab and also scores with a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:19) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) A jab hits home from Potter-Pirbright and then he hits Spode with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Spode, backing off, hits two weak left hands.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Potter-Pirbright fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Potter-Pirbright comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Spode hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) A one-two from Potter-Pirbright fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Potter-Pirbright scores with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:11) Spode finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Spode, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Spode up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Spode hits a jab but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Potter-Pirbright uses a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Potter-Pirbright comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Spode manages a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Potter-Pirbright throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Potter-Pirbright comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) Spode fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) A jab lands from Potter-Pirbright but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Potter-Pirbright misses with a big right hand, allowing Spode to counter with a jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Potter-Pirbright scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Spode is off target with a left jab but lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Potter-Pirbright comes forward to attack.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Spode fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Potter-Pirbright can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he hits Spode with a destructive leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Spode collapses to the ground! He simply can't stand up any longer, this fight is over!

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Riveron 'R-P-P' Potter-Pirbright takes the win by leg kick TKO!

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Riveron Potter-Pirbright.

 

 

Official Result: Riveron 'R-P-P' Potter-Pirbright defeats D'Arcy Spode (TKO (Leg Kick) in 2:01 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Riveron Potter-Pirbright gives a name-check to everyone at Shark Tank, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He physically grabs the microphone and calls out Willy Bassett, saying he'll destroy him. Riveron Potter-Pirbright proved to be a charismatic interviewee.

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Ang "Ding" Dong (8-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +310) vs. "One Minute" Ollie Rockmetteller (10-0-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Athens, Georgia, Favorite: -400)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Ang 'Ding' Dong going head to head with 'One Minute' Ollie Rockmetteller.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham 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) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Rockmetteller lands a left jab, but Dong avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Rockmetteller throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Rockmetteller hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Dong isn't rushing in, worried about potentially getting hit if he gets close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) A jab is wide from Rockmetteller, but then he hits Dong with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) A jab is wide from Rockmetteller, but then he lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Dong may have been aiming to get in close, but Rockmetteller aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Rockmetteller lands a left hand and then scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 03:20) He's down! Dong falls to the floor!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Rockmetteller senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Rockmetteller pounds away and Dong eats a few big strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Rockmetteller tries to ensnare Dong in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:00) Dong blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Rockmetteller blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Rockmetteller attempts a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Dong doesn't allow the kimura to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Dong tries to move to guard, but Rockmetteller doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Rockmetteller attempts to armbar Dong from side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:26) Dong stops Rockmetteller from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Rockmetteller blocks Dong as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Rockmetteller attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Dong stops Rockmetteller from applying it.

(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 Rockmetteller.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) A jab hits home from Rockmetteller and then he lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:32) Rockmetteller connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Rockmetteller lands a left hand and then hits Dong with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Dong looks like he wants to grapple but the threat of getting hit is keeping him from rushing in.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Rockmetteller uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Rockmetteller fails to find a home for his jab, but then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Rockmetteller misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:07) Seizing the opportunity, Dong clinches.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Dong is trying to muscle Rockmetteller up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Dong does it, Rockmetteller is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Rockmetteller is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Dong has over him.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) The next thirty seconds or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) Rockmetteller, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Dong is exerting.

(Rd 2 - 02:08) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Rockmetteller is pressed up against the cage and simply can't break the control that Dong has over him.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 2 - 00:01) Referee Christian Maugham thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Rockmetteller.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Rockmetteller ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Dong may have been aiming to get in close, but Rockmetteller aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Rockmetteller lands a jab and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Rockmetteller can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Dong with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Rockmetteller connects with a nice jab and then hits a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Rockmetteller steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Dong had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Rockmetteller lands a left jab, but a big right to the body fails to find the target.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) Rockmetteller lands a jab and then catches Dong with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Rockmetteller moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Dong looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Rockmetteller simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 03:24) Rockmetteller can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Rockmetteller uses a left jab, but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:53) Rockmetteller is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Moving around, Dong is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 3 - 02:42) Rockmetteller hits a left jab and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Dong.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Rockmetteller can't connect with a jab, but then catches Dong with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Dong is out! It's all over!

(Rd 3 - 02:18) The winner, by knock out, is 'One Minute' Ollie Rockmetteller!

(Rd 3 - 02:18) Ollie Rockmetteller has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'One Minute' Ollie Rockmetteller defeats Ang 'Ding' Dong (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:42 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Ollie Rockmetteller thanks everyone connected to Shark Tank for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Ollie Rockmetteller says that it was a tough fight and gives a show of respect to Ang Dong.

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Kawin Kayem (8-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Favorite: -180) vs. Dominic "The Smash" Ash (10-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Underdog: +140)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Kawin Kayem goes head to head with Dominic 'The Smash' Ash.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Christian Maugham will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's no touch of gloves; neither fighter even attempted to.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Kayem misses with a right hand as Ash slipped past it.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) Kayem shows his good head movement, bobbing and weaving his way past two punches.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Kayem misses with a big right hand, allowing Ash to counter with a quick right jab and a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Kayem avoids a left hand to the body and counters with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Ash comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Kayem fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Ash connects with a jab but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Ash doesn't find the mark with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) Kayem sets up a big head kick attempt with punches but doesn't get any joy as Ash moves swiftly to safety.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Ash comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Kayem tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Ash can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Kayem with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Ash moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Kayem into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Kayem lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) A one-two from Ash fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Ash steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Kayem hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:45) Ash can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Kayem with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Kayem lands with a quick punch but is off target with a head kick thanks to the head movement of Ash.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Ash manages to connect with only one punch out of a flurry and then lands a right hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Moving forward constantly, Ash is pressuring Kayem.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Kayem manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:58) Ash moves in behind three quick punches, one of them finding a home, but Kayem evades a big left to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:33) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Ash misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Kayem attacks with a left kick to the ribs.

(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 Ash.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Ash slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right jab and a right hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:03) Kayem dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Ash counters a right hand with a jab and a good left hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Kayem misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a right jab and a left cross that just misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Kayem scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Ash hits a jab and also lands with a right hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Kayem misses a right hook and gets countered with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Kayem hits a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Ash connects with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Ash scores with a jab but doesn't connect with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Kayem lands two jabs but is well off target with a head kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Kayem hits a punch but doesn't connect with a low kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Ash hits a two-punch combination, a quick right and a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Ash doesn't find the mark with a left hand, Kayem slipped past it.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Ash uses his good movement to dodge a couple of quick punches and a quick low kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Ash is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Ash goes to the body with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Kayem scores with a brace of jabs but misses a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:50) Kayem slips past a left hook and counters with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left head kick that doesn't make contact.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Kayem lands a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Ash scores with a jab but misses with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Ash feints one way and then the other, throwing Kayem off balance and leaving him badly exposed.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Kayem is off-target with a head kick and, now off balance, gets countered with a pair of right jabs that are followed by a left hook that is ducked.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Ash came out just ahead on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Ash.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Ash manages to connect with two punches out of a flurry and then lands with a right hand to the body. Kayem scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Ash counters a right hand with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:16) Limping slightly, Ash is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Kayem dodges a left hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Ash uses a right jab but can't hit a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Kayem is off target with a left jab but launches a right head kick that did damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) Backing off, Ash stumbles and almost goes down...I think he is hurt!

(Rd 3 - 03:29) Ash regains his senses just in time to dodge a vicious overhand right.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 3 - 02:41) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:41) Kayem doesn't connect with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:41) Ash finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:15) Kayem counters a left hand with a jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Ash goes to the body with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Kayem hits a jab and also scores with a stinging right high kick.

(Rd 3 - 01:38) That last blow may have really hurt Ash, he staggers backward against the cage and tries to cover up as best he can!

(Rd 3 - 01:38) Kayem lands a right uppercut but did not get all of it, Ash partially blocked it!

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Kayem tries to get Ash into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Kayem achieves it, Ash is too dazed and could not fight free.

(Rd 3 - 01:11) From the clinch, Kayem drives a huge knee to the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) Kayem misses a knee strike, but maintains his control of the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Using the clinch, Kayem blasts Ash with a powerful knee to the cheek! Ash is knocked out!

(Rd 3 - 00:06) By knock out, the winner is Kawin Kayem!

(Rd 3 - 00:06) Kawin Kayem has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Kawin Kayem defeats Dominic 'The Smash' Ash (Knock Out (Knee) in 4:54 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kawin Kayem thanks everyone connected to Tai Sheng Men Society 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'd easily beat Jez Worplesdon and would guarantee to win in under five minutes. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Mr. Twenty-Two" Jez Worplesdon (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Belfast, Northern Ireland, Underdog: +160) vs. Mako Day (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Kingston, Jamaica, Favorite: -210)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Mr. Twenty-Two' Jez Worplesdon faces Mako Day.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Roger Bennett.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Gregory C. James, Marianne Froth, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Worplesdon connects with two right hands and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) There is blood dripping from the nose of Day, it may have been broken by that shot.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) A smashed nose is going to force him to breathe through the mouth and will tire him out quicker.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) A jab hits home from Worplesdon and then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Day backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Worplesdon comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Day is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Worplesdon moves in for the kill and lands a big left hand around the guard! Day is rocked again!

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Worplesdon smashes Day with a big left hand through the guard! Day can do nothing but try and cover up!

(Rd 1 - 04:01) The referee has seen enough and jumps in to stop the fight! Day wasn't offering enough intelligent defence.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) That looked like a late call, referee Roger Bennett should have gotten in there earlier.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) By TKO, the winner is Jez Worplesdon!

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Jez Worplesdon has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Mr. Twenty-Two' Jez Worplesdon defeats Mako Day (TKO (Strikes) in 1:08 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jez Worplesdon thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. The interviewer asked who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Lito Alcala would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying. Jez Worplesdon has a lot of natural charisma, and that shines in these sort of settings.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Lito Alcala (7-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Manila, Philippines, Favorite: -500) vs. Mitchell "Boom" Bryan (11-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Atlanta, Georgia, Underdog: +390)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Lito Alcala goes up against Mitchell 'Boom' Bryan in the CTC Bantamweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marianne Froth, Reginald Wodehouse, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Bryan can't connect with a jab, but then catches Alcala with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Bryan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) A jab is wide from Bryan, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Alcala appeared to be going for a takedown, but Bryan took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Bryan throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Alcala may have been setting up to shoot, but Bryan aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) A one-two from Bryan fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Bryan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Alcala with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) There's a takedown attempt from Alcala.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Bryan cannot stop the takedown, Alcala drove in with too much power.

(Rd 1 - 03:21) Alcala ends up holding a seated Bryan around the waist, pressing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Alcala starts trying to get Bryan on his back so that he can gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Bryan keeps Alcala close in, not letting the mount happen.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) Bryan, trapped against the cage, pummels Alcala on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Alcala attempts to guillotine Bryan, who is stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:20) Bryan gets caught by the guillotine, and it's tight enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 02:00) The winner, by submission; Lito Alcala!

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Lito Alcala.

 

 

Official Result: Lito Alcala defeats Mitchell 'Boom' Bryan (Submission (Guillotine) in 3:00 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Lito Alcala praises his team at Tai Sheng Men Society, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Tossapol Puangchan (6-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +470) vs. Brian "Barrage" Claremont (12-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Athens, Georgia, Favorite: -600)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Tossapol Puangchan competes against Brian 'Barrage' Claremont in the CTC Bantamweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Millhouse Twain, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

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

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Puangchan lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Claremont hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Puangchan hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Claremont hits a jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) Puangchan misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Claremont attacks with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Puangchan misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Claremont to attack with a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Puangchan lands a left jab but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:58) Claremont hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Puangchan lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Claremont connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Claremont lands a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Puangchan hits a jab and also lands a nice high roundhouse kick.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Claremont backs off, looking extremely dazed...that last shot may have knocked him loopy!

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Claremont regains his senses just in time to dodge a vicious overhand right.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Puangchan hits a jab but has a right hand absorbed on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Claremont nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) That last shot may have done some damage, Puangchan backs off until against the cage and tries to cover up! He looks dazed and unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Claremont moves in for the kill and lands a huge right hand! Puangchan is knocked out cold!

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Brian 'Barrage' Claremont takes the win by knock out!

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Brian Claremont books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Brian 'Barrage' Claremont defeats Tossapol Puangchan (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:38 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Brian Claremont gives a name-check to everyone at Shark Tank, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. Asked about the finish, Brian Claremont agrees that his punch power is a dangerous weapon in his arsenal and puts that down to natural ability allied with good training.

 

 

Attendance: 925

Gate Reciepts: $109,890

Sponsorship: $46,849

Ad Revenue: $1,028,979

Merchandise: $6,632

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $68,873)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Brian Claremont           $14,110      Tossapol Puangchan       $12,144      FotN: Both: $10,000
Lito Alcala               $7,500       Mitchell Bryan           $2,017       SotN: Alcala: $5,000
Jez Worplesdon            $2,858       Mako Day                 $140
Kawin Kayem               $7,678       Dominic Ash              $1,765       KotN: Kayem: $5,000
Ollie Rockmetteller       $2,858       Ang Dong                 $2,017
Riveron Potter-Pirbright  $3,037       D'Arcy Spode             $1,890
Markus Waller             $2,858       Zabit Mansurov           $1,890
Supachai Thamsatchanan    $3,037       Aubrey Bassington-Bassin $3,074

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $43,985

 

Profit: $1,070,484

 

Critical Rating: 71%

Commercial Rating: 58%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              -4.0%             45.5% (Mid Level National)
USA                 -0.8%             46.8% (Mid Level National)
UK                  -0.8%             11.0% (Low Level National)
Europe              -0.5%             20.1% (Low Level National)
Australia           -0.2%             4.8% (Low Level National)
Japan               -2.4%             40.0% (Mid Level National)
Asia                -0.2%             18.2% (Low Level National)
Russia              -0.1%             97.8% (High Level Regional)
Mexico              -0.5%             14.4% (Low Level National)
South America       -1.6%             29.8% (Low Level National)
Central America     -0.1%             99.0% (High Level Regional)
Africa              +0.1%             95.8% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 119, and all fighters tested clean.

- Mako Day sustained a broken nose during his loss to Jez Worplesdon and will miss a week of training.

- CTC Middleweight fighter Dwayne Alleyne is no longer training at Bear Pit following a bitter argument with fellow team member Rick Stanley. The simmering tension between the two boiled over into a dramatic confrontation that ended with Alleyne storming out.

- CTC Womens Flyweight fighter Hazel McClay has left Dungeon LA following her decision loss to Daljit Samir. She thinks she would benefit from going to train elsewhere and that a new environment and approach may help reinvigorate her.

 

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American Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 3, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Emerson Mori Nunes vs. Dennis Eck

KO of the Night: Ali Pyke (vs. Derren Barton)

Submission of the Night: Emerson Mori Nunes (vs. Dennis Eck)

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Lito Alcala vs. Supachai Thamsatchanan

Brian Claremont vs. Kawin Kayem

Markus Waller vs. Ollie Rockmetteller

Jez Worplesdon vs. Riveron Potter-Pirbright

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Friday, Week 3, August 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Hiro Arai (23-5, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -400) vs. Gyokusho "Fujizilla" Fujimoto (14-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +300)

Hiro Arai is one of Japan's few major players in the Heavyweight division. Always surply, he is 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. He won by third round submission over Hayden Ellery in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Paulie Albarado in the third round of the tournament. Gyokusho Fujimoto is a fast rising prospect who looks set to be the next big Japanese Heavyweight star, an 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 won by third round TKO over Oldano Kalil in the first round of the tournament, then won by 55 second knock out over Jean-Pierre Richelleau in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Kurt McDonald in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Murilo Satinho vs. Fritz Phipps in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (24-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Great Bear" Aleksander Ivanov (14-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #13, Favorite: -110)

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 advantage, peppering his opponents with his long jab and punishing them with scything kicks to the legs. His vulnerability on the ground is a major weak point though. He won by first round TKO over Sly Twinge in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Lee Chavis in the third round of the tournament. Aleksander Ivanov is one of the top Heavyweights in Europe, and has superb grappling skills due to his sambo background and is also dangerous at stand-up due to his natural power. He won by first round submission over Daigo Kitaguchi in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round knock out over Chuck Dooley in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Souleymane Ya Konan in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kanezane Fujii vs. Pai Cheng in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Giovanni de Matos (10-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #89, Underdog: +900) vs. "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (14-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Favorite: -1130)

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, then won by Unanimous Decision over Harv Dennis in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Sylvester Collins in the third round of the tournament. Rav Kapur is an enormously powerful kick boxer who burst onto the scene in BCF with a string of devastating knock out wins and quickly became one of the most talked about Heavyweights in MMA. After a brief hiccup against Gladstone Lopes in his GAMMA debut, he's won four straight fights, destroying his way through the tournament. He won by second round knock out over Vittorio Pescatelli in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Kieran Morgan in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Mugur Boc in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Armen Sarkisian vs. Jozef Jankowski in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Vitor de Melo (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #94, Underdog: +540) vs. Elzo Alves Moura (17-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -680)

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, he also 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, then won by second round submission over Nelson Kenney in the second round of the tournament, before winning by 43 second TKO over Randall Donnelly in the third round of the tournament. 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 won by second round submission over Tadasu Tsukahara in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round TKO over Antonio Santos in the second round of the tournament, before winning by 52 second knock out over Christopher Sharp in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Morgan Wakarewarewa vs. Sam Hoynes in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (15-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -500) vs. "The Not So Gentle Giant" Fritz Phipps (12-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #42, Underdog: +350)

Murilo Satinho is one of the fastest rising stars in 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. He won by 54 second knock out over Paulo Boas in the first round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Ozzy Bintley in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Sanraku Kawabata in the third 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. He won by second round knock out over Terry Bull in the first round of the tournament, then won by 25 second TKO over Gerson Mauricio in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Gladstone Lopes in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hiro Arai vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Armen "A-Game" Sarkisian (31-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -930) vs. Jozef "Pole Ax" Jankowski (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +740)

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. He won by second round submission over Bast Moulke in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Nimrod Wickhammersley in the third 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. He won by Split Decision over Mathieu Aumont in the first round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Duke Aiona in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Fatuma Roy in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Giovanni de Matos vs. Rav Kapur in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -260) vs. Pai Cheng (12-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #117, Underdog: +200)

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 won by 57 second TKO over Josimar Martins in the first round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Nate MacReary in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Carter Potter in the third round of the tournament. 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, then won by second round submission over Sergio do Vale in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Ikuhisa Tamura in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Mason Archer vs. Aleksander Ivanov in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (8-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #59, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Dallas Cowboy" Sam Hoynes (11-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -380)

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. He won by first round TKO over Aston Merryman in the first round of the tournament, then won by 9-Round Split Decision over Tim Boyer in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Steve Mason in the third round of the tournament. Sam Hoynes is a cowboy, a rough, tough Heavyweight fighter who came to fame when he won the second season of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans reality TV show. A solid wrestler with some nasty ground and pound and underrated submissions, he is one for the future. He won by first round submission over Lachlan Bowen in the first round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Stjepan Andric in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Ed Bensson in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Vitor de Melo vs. Elzo Alves Moura in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Hiro Arai (244 lbs) vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto (248 lbs)

Mason Archer (265 lbs) vs. Aleksander Ivanov (252 lbs)

Giovanni de Matos (238 lbs) vs. Rav Kapur (265 lbs)

Vitor de Melo (251 lbs) vs. Elzo Alves Moura (254 lbs)

Murilo Satinho (265 lbs) vs. Fritz Phipps (245 lbs)

Armen Sarkisian (265 lbs) vs. Jozef Jankowski (249 lbs)

Kanezane Fujii (265 lbs) vs. Pai Cheng (249 lbs)

Morgan Wakarewarewa (252 lbs) vs. Sam Hoynes (249 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 121 Full Fight Card

HW: Hiro Arai vs. Gyokusho Fujimoto

HW: Mason Archer vs. Aleksander Ivanov

HW: Giovanni de Matos vs. Rav Kapur

HW: Vitor de Melo vs. Elzo Alves Moura

HW: Murilo Satinho vs. Fritz Phipps

HW: Armen Sarkisian vs. Jozef Jankowski

HW: Kanezane Fujii vs. Pai Cheng

HW: Morgan Wakarewarewa vs. Sam Hoynes

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Friday, Week 3, August 2003

Live From Kelowna, 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 HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Morgan "The Maori" Wakarewarewa (8-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Christchurch, New Zealand, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Dallas Cowboy" Sam Hoynes (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Dallas, Texas, Favorite: -380)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa facing 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Wakarewarewa moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Hoynes may have been setting up to shoot, but Wakarewarewa aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Wakarewarewa can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Hoynes with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Hoynes is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Wakarewarewa senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Wakarewarewa starts unloading with massive rights and Hoynes is getting pasted!

(Rd 1 - 04:44) With Hoynes taking a beating, referee Kyle Crisp has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 04:33) The winner, by TKO, is Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa!

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Morgan Wakarewarewa moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Morgan 'The Maori' Wakarewarewa defeats 'The Dallas Cowboy' Sam Hoynes (TKO (Strikes) in 0:27 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Morgan Wakarewarewa thanks everyone connected to KO Fighters for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Morgan Wakarewarewa says that he is having an after-show winners party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. Morgan Wakarewarewa is good in these interviews and knows how to sell himself.

 

 

CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Great Japanese Hope" Kanezane Fujii (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Favorite: -260) vs. Pai Cheng (12-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Shanghai, China, Underdog: +200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii faces Pai Cheng.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals 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: Marianne Froth, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Fujii confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Cheng lands a weak, tentative jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) A punch from Fujii fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Fujii lands a left jab, but Cheng dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) It looked like we were about to see Cheng try and get some grappling started, but Fujii was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Fujii throws a punch but Cheng was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Fujii hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Two defensive jabs hit from Cheng, but neither had any power.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Fujii uses a left jab, but Cheng avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Fujii looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Fujii lands a left jab, but Cheng evades a big right punch.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Two left hands land from Fujii, but Cheng avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Fujii lands a jab and then hits Cheng with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Cheng hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:56) Fujii throws a two-punch combo but Cheng avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Fujii connects with a jab, but Cheng avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Fujii can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) Fujii fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Cheng with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Fujii moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) A jab hits home from Fujii and then he hits Cheng with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Fujii is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 1 - 00:24) Fujii fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Cheng with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) It looked like we were about to see Cheng try and get some grappling started, but Fujii was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Fujii hits a couple of minor left hands, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) There are some audible boos from the crowd, that wasn't the most exciting round we've ever seen.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Fujii, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Cheng keeps slightly out of range, looking for a chance to dart in and start grappling.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Cheng with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Fujii hits a left hand, but Cheng avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Fujii moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Fujii can't connect with a jab, but then catches Cheng with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Fujii looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) It looked like we were about to see Cheng try and get some grappling started, but Fujii was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 03:48) Fujii lands a jab and then hits Cheng with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Cheng looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Fujii simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) A jab hits home from Fujii and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Two jabs hit home from Fujii and then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) A one-two from Fujii fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Cheng moves in fast and clinches with Fujii.

(Rd 2 - 02:36) Using his wrestling skills, Cheng is trying to push Fujii up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:36) Cheng achieves it, pinning Fujii to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) Fujii, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Cheng is exerting.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:22) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Cheng is wearing Fujii down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 2 - 01:22) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Cheng with a beauty of a straight right.

(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 Fujii.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Fujii up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Fujii comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Cheng appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Fujii took the initiative first.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Fujii fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Cheng with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Cheng may have been aiming to get in close, but Fujii aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Fujii hits a left jab and then lands a vicious right cross!

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Cheng is knocked down!

(Rd 3 - 04:34) Fujii quickly gets on top his stunned opponent, albeit only in half guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) In half guard, Fujii catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Fujii pounds away, but Cheng isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) Cheng tries to get full guard on Fujii but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) Looking to catch his breath, Fujii is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:11) Fujii blocks Cheng as he tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:59) Fujii throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 3 - 02:35) Cheng tries to get full guard on Fujii but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Fujii unloads with some right hands, but Cheng deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 3 - 02:07) Cheng tries to get full guard on Fujii but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 01:53) Fujii pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 3 - 01:34) Fujii looks very tired out there.

(Rd 3 - 01:34) Fujii blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:17) Referee Leo Behan decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Cheng with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:54) Fujii hits a left hand, but Cheng evades a big right punch.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Fujii moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) It looked like we were about to see Cheng try and get some grappling started, but Fujii was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Cheng with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:15) A jab hits home from Fujii and then he hits Cheng with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Fujii, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Cheng is running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Cheng moves in and out of range, hoping to tempt his opponent into a reckless strike and leave an opening to start grappling.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Fujii lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:24) Fujii hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Fujii fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) From the looks of things, I don't think Fujii has much energy left.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 4 - 03:27) Fujii can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:12) Fujii hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Fujii looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) It looked like we were about to see Cheng try and get some grappling started, but Fujii was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Fujii fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) Cheng has a smashed up nose from that blow, there's blood dripping down.

(Rd 4 - 02:53) That's really going to affect his breathing.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:30) Fujii throws a two-punch combo but Cheng avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 02:19) Cheng takes the chance and grabs Fujii into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Cheng tries to wrestle Fujii backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) He does so and now has Fujii pinned to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:55) Showing good control, Cheng keeps Fujii stuck against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:55) Cheng and Fujii remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Fujii looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Cheng is keeping Fujii pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) 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 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Fujii.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Cheng is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Circling warily, Cheng is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:50) Fujii lands a jab and then lands a big right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:39) Cheng looks unsteady on his feet as he retreats and tries to cover up, that last blow has rocked him!

(Rd 5 - 04:39) Fujii comes in close and smashes Cheng with a right hand! Down he goes! He is out!

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Kanezane Fujii takes the victory by way of knock out!

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Kanezane Fujii has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Great Japanese Hope' Kanezane Fujii defeats Pai Cheng (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:25 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Kanezane Fujii thanks everyone connected to Top Team Japan for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially.

 

 

CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Armen "A-Game" Sarkisian (31-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Artashat, Armenia, Favorite: -930) vs. Jozef "Pole Ax" Jankowski (11-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Underdog: +740)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Armen 'A-Game' Sarkisian vs. Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Sarkisian is much the larger fighter, at an estimate he must have 30lbs at least on Jankowski. That could prove significant as the fight unfolds.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Jankowski closes in on Sarkisian, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Jankowski can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a left head kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Sarkisian appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Jankowski took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Jankowski lands a right hand and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Jankowski throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Sarkisian moves in fast and clinches with Jankowski.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Sarkisian is looking to use his wrestling to take Jankowski down.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Jankowski cannot stop being taken over with a belly-to-belly and left under side control!

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Sarkisian throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Sarkisian begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Jankowski rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Sarkisian attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Jankowski fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Jankowski tries a roll, but doesn't budge Sarkisian.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Sarkisian tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Jankowski fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 1 - 01:35) Jankowski tries to turn over and sweep Sarkisian but can't do it.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Sarkisian tries to finish Jankowski off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:19) Jankowski stops Sarkisian from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) Sarkisian blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Sarkisian gets both hooks in, and is now in a really dominant position.

(Rd 1 - 00:20) Sarkisian pounds away and Jankowski is in serious trouble!

(Rd 1 - 00:08) Sarkisian pounds away with right hands, hitting several big shots.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Sarkisian, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Sarkisian looks very happy with that first round. He 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 Jankowski from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Moving around, Sarkisian is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Jankowski lands a jab and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Sarkisian looked like he was going to shoot, but Jankowski simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Jankowski connects with a jab, but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Circling warily, Sarkisian is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Jankowski lands a right hand and then hits a fast high left kick to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Sarkisian backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Jankowski comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Sarkisian is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 2 - 04:00) A head kick lands hard, Sarkisian falls to the ground and is in major trouble!

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Jankowski moves in quickly, kneeling beside Sarkisian and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Jankowski pounds away with lefts, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Sarkisian.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Jankowski gets over excited trying to finish the fight and leaves himself open to being swept! Sarkisian scrambles for position.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) The scramble results in Jankowski being on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:19) Sarkisian keeps Jankowski guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Sarkisian pounds away on Jankowski but can't land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) Sarkisian throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) Sarkisian is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) He passes to half guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Sarkisian begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:09) Jankowski is defending with tenacity, he is frustrating Sarkisian and making him work hard.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Sarkisian punches down at Jankowski, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 00:07) Sarkisian pounds away on Jankowski, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(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 Jankowski.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Jankowski connects with a nice jab and then scores with a fantastic left cross!

(Rd 3 - 04:48) Sarkisian hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Jankowski moves in quickly, kneeling beside Sarkisian and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Jankowski pounds away, landing several clean blows on Sarkisian in the process.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Sarkisian shows great composure by keeping his nerve and sweeping Jankowski as he rains down strikes! A scramble for position results.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) The scramble somehow results in Sarkisian underneath Jankowski in north-south position.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Sarkisian feels Jankowski attempt to shift to side control, and uses the opportunity to scoot out and scramble.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Sarkisian ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 3 - 03:36) Jankowski uses a quick shoulder smash.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Sarkisian tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) The sweep is partially successful, at least in unbalancing Jankowski, and suddenly there's a wild scramble for position as both fighters look for an advantage.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) The scramble ends with Sarkisian grabbing Jankowski and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Sarkisian is keeping Jankowski pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) The next minute becomes a stalemate as neither fighter risks leaving a crucial opening that the other can exploit.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Sarkisian has gotten underhooks in and is looking to take Jankowski to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) The underhooks allow Sarkisian to easily trip Jankowski and send him to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) Sarkisian takes the back of Jankowski directly off the takedown.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Sarkisian tries to finish Jankowski off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Jankowski defends himself well against the choke.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Jankowski tries to turn over and sweep Sarkisian but can't do it.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Sarkisian pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Sarkisian blocks Jankowski as he tries to roll over.

(Rd 3 - 00:09) Sarkisian pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Jankowski took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Jankowski up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Jankowski confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Sarkisian looked like he was going to shoot, but Jankowski simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Jankowski can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Sarkisian with a stunning left hook!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) Sarkisian is knocked down!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Jankowski knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Sarkisian, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Jankowski pounds away on Sarkisian, landing several great shots that rock him!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) With Sarkisian taking a beating, referee Leo Behan has to stop the fight!

(Rd 4 - 04:33) Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 4 - 04:33) Jozef Jankowski books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Jozef 'Pole Ax' Jankowski defeats Armen 'A-Game' Sarkisian (TKO (Strikes) in 0:27 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Fantastic.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jozef Jankowski thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. He says it was one of the best fights of his career and says that he can't wait to watch it over again.

 

 

CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Urso Grande" Murilo Satinho (15-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Fortaleza, Brazil, Favorite: -500) vs. "The Not So Gentle Giant" Fritz Phipps (12-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Manchester, England, Underdog: +350)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'Urso Grande' Murilo Satinho battles 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals 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: Marianne Froth, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Satinho comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Phipps lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Satinho connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Phipps hits a jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Satinho lands a left jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Satinho comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Phipps fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Two jabs hit home from Satinho and then he catches Phipps with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Satinho comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Phipps hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Phipps is left off balance after falling for a cleverly executed feint.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Satinho fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Phipps lands a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Satinho scores with a jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:39) Phipps misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Phipps misses with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:18) Showing great boxing, Satinho scores with two quick punches that set up a nice uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 01:58) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Phipps misses with a big right hand, allowing Satinho to counter with a left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Phipps lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Showing his boxing, Satinho hits a three punch combo that ends with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Satinho counters a right hand with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Satinho counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a 10-8 to Satinho on my card, Phipps was well behind.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Phipps hits a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Satinho lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:40) Phipps misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Satinho comes in with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Phipps scores with a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Satinho hits a jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Phipps is being totally outstruck so far in this fight.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:48) Phipps misses with a big right hand, allowing Satinho to counter with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:41) Phipps is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Satinho steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 02:31) Satinho lands a left jab, but Phipps evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Phipps hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Satinho hits a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:01) For the first time, Satinho is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Phipps is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Satinho hits a jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:21) Phipps misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Satinho to attack with a jab and a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) A jab lands from Satinho, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Satinho slips past a right hook and counters with a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Phipps lands a one-two.

(Rd 2 - 00:25) Satinho lands two quick jabs and follows with a nice 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 Satinho.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-17 to Satinho.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Satinho hits two left jabs and then hits Phipps with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Satinho slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:12) A jab is wide from Satinho, but then he hits Phipps with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Attacking with intent, Satinho scores with a flurry of three punches and then catches Phipps with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:47) Phipps backs off until pressed against the cage, dazed but alert enough to know to retreat and cover up! Satinho follows, sensing a chance to end the fight here and now!

(Rd 3 - 03:47) A big right hand catches Phipps flush and snaps his head back!

(Rd 3 - 03:40) Satinho moves in for the kill and lands a huge right hand! Phipps is knocked out cold!

(Rd 3 - 03:33) The winner, by knock out; Murilo Satinho!

(Rd 3 - 03:33) Murilo Satinho moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Urso Grande' Murilo Satinho defeats 'The Not-So-Gentle Giant' Fritz Phipps (Knock Out (Punch) in 1:27 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Murilo Satinho thanks God first, then gives a shout out to his family, friends, and his team, Brazilian Estrela Academy.

 

 

CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Vitor de Melo (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Recife, Brazil, Underdog: +540) vs. Elzo Alves Moura (17-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Salvador, Brazil, Favorite: -680)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Vitor de Melo taking on Elzo Alves Moura.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Moura comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) de Melo manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Moura hits a left jab and then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) de Melo misses a right hook and gets countered with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Moura lands a left jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) de Melo nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) de Melo comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Moura, but de Melo was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) de Melo lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Moura.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Moura attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) de Melo lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Moura can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Moura doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) de Melo doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 02:59) de Melo misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Moura comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) de Melo throws a punch but Moura avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 02:38) With a clear opportunity, Moura is able to move in fast and clinch with de Melo.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Using his wrestling skills, Moura is trying to push de Melo up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Moura does it, de Melo is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Moura presses de Melo into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Moura looks to sweep a leg out from under de Melo so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) de Melo has no answer to a slick trip!

(Rd 1 - 01:21) de Melo winds up seated, his back to the cage, with Moura pressing onto him.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Moura tries to put de Melo into a guillotine choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) de Melo defends himself well.

(Rd 1 - 00:28) de Melo, trapped against the cage, pummels Moura on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) Moura tries to put de Melo into a guillotine choke.

(Rd 1 - 00:12) The guillotine choke is locked in deeply, de Melo survives only because the round ends!

(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 Moura.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) As expected, the heavy favourite Moura is looking comfortable thus far. He looks very confident as he talks to his team.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Moura in between rounds.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:45) de Melo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Moura is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) de Melo lands a left jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Moura hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) de Melo connects with a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) de Melo throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Moura gets hold of de Melo.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Moura tries to wrestle de Melo backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) de Melo ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) With de Melo stuck against the cage, Moura tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:00) An excellent outside leg trip sees de Melo get thrown to the mat and Moura has no problem getting side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:47) Moura throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) de Melo tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Moura attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) de Melo fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Moura blocks de Melo as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) Moura punches down at de Melo, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) de Melo tries to pull guard on Moura but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Moura pounds away but de Melo deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Moura blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Moura came out just ahead on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Moura ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Moura scores with a jab and also nails a right cross. de Melo lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) de Melo can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:24) For the first time, de Melo is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) de Melo misses with a big right hand, allowing Moura to counter with a quick left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) For the first time, Moura is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) de Melo has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Moura has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Moura slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:32) Moura used his reach advantage there, picking de Melo off at range.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) de Melo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Moura attacks with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) de Melo misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) Moura hits a jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:44) de Melo hits a good right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Moura dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) de Melo stumbles his way into a clinch; he looks shattered.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) Moura is trying to push de Melo so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) Moura does it, de Melo is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:01) Moura smothers de Melo against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Moura catches de Melo with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Moura looks for a knee strike, but de Melo works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) A jab is wide from de Melo, but then he hits Moura with a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) de Melo connects with a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:01) Moura is off target with a left jab but hits a good right hand.

(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 Moura.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure de Melo will be able to take the victory without a finish.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:50) de Melo moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 4 - 04:50) de Melo throws a punch but Moura avoids it.

(Rd 4 - 04:40) de Melo can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Moura with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) de Melo is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 4 - 04:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:21) de Melo misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Moura to attack with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) Moura is trying to push de Melo so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:10) Moura achieves it, pinning de Melo to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) Moura tries to throw a knee but de Melo uses wrestling to prevent it.

(Rd 4 - 03:30) de Melo is controlled up against the cage and takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 03:23) de Melo looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 03:23) Moura smothers de Melo against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 4 - 03:17) Moura scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 03:06) Moura scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) de Melo takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 02:43) Moura catches de Melo with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Moura looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Moura pins de Melo up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) Moura hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 02:03) de Melo uses his wrestling skills to prevent Moura from throwing any knee strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:45) The referee decides that there is a lack of progress being made and separates them.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) de Melo uses a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Moura hits a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) de Melo throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) With a clear opportunity, Moura is able to move in fast and clinch with de Melo.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) Moura looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 00:57) It's unsuccessful, de Melo maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) Moura is trying to push de Melo so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:41) Moura does it, de Melo is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:21) de Melo wrestles back against Moura, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Moura took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, de Melo is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:55) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Neither fighter manages to find the target in an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Moura is off-target with a jab and also misses a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) de Melo has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) Moura misses a jab and also has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) de Melo doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) From the looks of things, I don't think de Melo has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 04:03) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:37) Moura slips past a right hook and counters with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) From the looks of things, I don't think Moura has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Using his wrestling skills, Moura is trying to push de Melo up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Moura achieves it, pinning de Melo to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:13) de Melo gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 03:06) Moura goes for a knee to the thigh but de Melo pulls the clinch tighter to block it.

(Rd 5 - 02:49) Moura attempts a trip to put de Melo on the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:49) de Melo is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 5 - 02:37) Moura throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:12) de Melo tries to pull Moura in close and pepper him with short strikes, but can't.

(Rd 5 - 01:55) Moura smothers de Melo with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) The clock runs down as de Melo is being smothered against the ground by Moura.

(Rd 5 - 01:04) Moura fires off a handful of punches, each easily being blocked with gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) de Melo tries to catch Moura with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 5 - 00:26) Moura smothers de Melo with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Moura.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving 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 Elzo Alves Moura!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Elzo Alves Moura advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Elzo Alves Moura defeats Vitor de Melo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). 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 FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Giovanni de Matos (10-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Underdog: +900) vs. "The Beast of Birmingham" Rav Kapur (14-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Birmingham, England, Favorite: -1130)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Giovanni de Matos battles 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Marianne Froth, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Kapur is probably at least 30lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for de Matos to try and overcome.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:49) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Kapur misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. de Matos comes in with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) de Matos scores with a jab but misses with a spinning kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Kapur hits a two punch combination as cover for a quick leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) de Matos hits a couple of jabs and also just about lands a head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Kapur uses a left jab and also hits a crunching kick to the thigh.

(Rd 1 - 01:42) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Kapur slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:23) Kapur blocks a leg kick and counters with a jab and a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) de Matos counters a leg kick with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Kapur.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Kapur 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 de Matos can do enough to take this fight.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) de Matos misses with a head kick attempt and gets countered with a jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:25) de Matos misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Kapur really used his huge reach advantage well there.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) de Matos is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Both fighters strike but without success.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Kapur doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:29) Kapur shows his great guard by absorbing a two punch flurry.

(Rd 2 - 03:10) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:10) Kapur slips past a right hook and counters with a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 2 - 03:00) He's down! de Matos falls to the floor!

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Kapur quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned de Matos!

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Kapur starts unloading with massive rights and de Matos is getting pasted!

(Rd 2 - 03:00) Referee Leo Behan pulls Kapur away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 2 - 02:43) By TKO, the winner is Rav Kapur!

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Rav Kapur books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Beast Of Birmingham' Rav Kapur defeats Giovanni de Matos (TKO (Strikes) in 2:17 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Rav Kapur thanks everyone connected to London Kick Boxing Academy for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Rav Kapur praises de Matos for his skill and toughness.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Merchant of Menace" Mason Archer (24-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Kingston, Ontario, Underdog: +100) vs. "The Great Bear" Aleksander Ivanov (14-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Moscow, Russia, Favorite: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer battles 'The Great Bear' Aleksander Ivanov in the CTC Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Archer is much taller than his opponent, towering over him as the referee gives them their instructions.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Archer comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Ivanov throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) A jab lands from Archer but misses with a left body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Archer comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Ivanov throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) A flurry of three punches from Archer see one of them land but Ivanov avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Ivanov misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Archer to attack with a great left hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Ivanov easily checks a leg kick and counters with two jabs that are followed by a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Archer scores with a jab but can't connect on a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Ivanov uses a left jab and also hits a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Ivanov hits a tentative right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Archer lands a jab and then hits a nice left hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Archer steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Ivanov tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Archer can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Ivanov misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Archer comes in with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a solid left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Ivanov has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Archer misses with an attempted shot to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:47) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Moving forward constantly, Archer is pressuring Ivanov.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Ivanov lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Archer throws some strikes and a left head kick, but Ivanov avoids them all.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Archer moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) It looked like we were about to see Ivanov try and get some grappling started, but Archer was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Archer doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(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 Archer.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:53) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Archer lands a jab and then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Archer comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Ivanov fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Archer can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Archer lands a right jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Ivanov scores with a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:58) Archer slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Archer steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Ivanov hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Archer connects with a jab but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) For the first time, Archer is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 02:20) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Archer counters a right hand with a right jab and a high kick that misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Ivanov steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Archer lands two right hands in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) A one-two from Ivanov fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Ivanov misses a couple of jabs but lands with a left hand to the body. Archer lands a right jab but doesn't connect with a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Ivanov moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Archer into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Archer lands two right hands in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Ivanov connects with a jab but Archer avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Archer forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Ivanov hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 00:40) Archer lands two right hands, but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Ivanov slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Incredibly close round, but Ivanov came out just ahead on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:55) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Ivanov can't get past the good guard of Archer, two punches were simply absorbed.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Archer misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Ivanov scores with a jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:38) Archer scores with a jab and also scores with a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:19) Ivanov attacks with three quick punches and lands two of them and then hits a right hand. Archer lands a right jab and a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:51) Ivanov misses with a big right hand, allowing Archer to counter with a jab and a powerful straight left!

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Ivanov wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Archer quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Ivanov!

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Archer fires away with punches and Ivanov is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Referee Harry A. Bierce pulls Archer away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 3 - 03:22) 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Mason Archer.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Merchant Of Menace' Mason Archer defeats 'The Great Bear' Aleksander Ivanov (TKO (Strikes) in 1:38 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Mason Archer gives a name-check to everyone at Slaughterhouse, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Ivanov for a tough fight. He knows how to use these interviews to sell himself.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Hiro Arai (23-5, 2-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Favorite: -400) vs. Gyokusho "Fujizilla" Fujimoto (14-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Underdog: +300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Hiro Arai takes on Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto in the CTC Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:55) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Fujimoto hits a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Arai is off target with a left jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Fujimoto opens Arai up with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Arai misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a sequence of quick jabs that are followed by a quick kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:00) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Fujimoto hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Arai misses a jab but nails a right roundhouse kick to the body!

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Fujimoto collapses in agony, he can't continue!

(Rd 1 - 03:31) The winner, by body kick TKO; Hiro Arai!

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Hiro Arai books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Hiro Arai defeats Gyokusho 'Fujizilla' Fujimoto (TKO (Body Kick) in 1:29 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Hiro Arai praises his team at Dragon's Lair Gym, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Armen Sarkisian would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying.

 

 

Attendance: 1,681

Gate Reciepts: $199,703

Sponsorship: $43,237

Ad Revenue: $2,367,115

Merchandise: $6,516

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $180,392)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Hiro Arai                 $42,328      Gyokusho Fujimoto        $4,780
Mason Archer              $7,143       Aleksander Ivanov        $3,230
Rav Kapur                 $18,308      Giovanni de Matos        $2,197
Elzo Alves Moura          $6,592       Vitor de Melo            $1,936
Murilo Satinho            $12,506      Fritz Phipps             $1,936       KotN: Satinho: $5,000
Jozef Jankowski           $17,928      Armen Sarkisian          $46,014      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             Perf: Both: $5,000
Kanezane Fujii            $6,772       Pai Cheng                $2,067
Morgan Wakarewarewa       $3,295       Sam Hoynes               $3,360

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $42,779

 

Profit: $2,384,392

 

Critical Rating: 75%

Commercial Rating: 92%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.5%             50.0% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +3.2%             50.0% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +4.0%             15.0% (Low Level National)
Europe              +2.5%             22.6% (Low Level National)
Australia           +2.5%             7.3% (Low Level National)
Japan               +4.8%             44.8% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.2%             20.4% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.5%             99.3% (High Level Regional)
Mexico              +2.5%             16.9% (Low Level National)
South America       +3.6%             38.4% (Mid Level National)
Central America     +1.5%             5.0% (Low Level National)
Africa              +1.5%             97.3% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 120, and all fighters tested clean.

- Pai Cheng suffered a broken nose during his loss to Kanezane Fujii and will miss a week of training.

- CTC Featherweight fighter David James Diggle has joined Bear Pit as he awaits his next challenge. He expects Bear Pit to be his long-term base of operations. He says he's impressed with the team's training methods and expects they'll help him reach the next level quickly.

- CTC Womens Flyweight fighter Nina Belle is now training at Impact MMA as she prepares for her CTC Womens Flyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight with Karen Curtis. She is not expected to remain at the team long-term, and is looking to sharpen her wrestling skills.

- CTC Bantamweight fighter Ollie Rockmetteller will no longer be training with Shark Tank. Although he enjoyed success while with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be long-term with no consideration of making a long-term alliance.

- It didn't take long for CTC Bantamweight fighter Ollie Rockmetteller to find a new home, as he will be backed by Evolution MMA for his next fight, a CTC Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Markus Waller, and may stick around if things go well. He is looking forward to some fresh training methods that he thinks will earn him a victory in his next fight.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Vicki Summers is now training with Lady Shiva's as she prepares for her CTC Womens Bantamweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight with Liz Brunnell. It is expected to be a long-term arrangement with Summers staying with the team for the forseeable future. She will be looking to improve her striking.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Rain Richards is now training at Lady Shiva's as she prepares for her next fight. She will be backed by the team for that fight and may stick around if things go well. She is hoping the fresh training methods will result in a win in her next fight.

- CTC Lightweight fight Seth O'Breen has left London Kick Boxing Academy following his decision loss to Tarcisio Dantas. He decided that he would benefit from training elsewhere and that fresh training methods would reinvigorate him.

- CTC Heavyweight fight Giovanni de Matos will no longer be training with House of Pain following his TKO loss to Rav Kapur. The loss left him feeling that he needed a new approach to training to help reinvigorate him.

- CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Piper Evergood has left Femme Fatale Fighting. We only have sketchy details, but apparently she had a confrontation with fellow member Alyson Arroway after a training session and ended up quitting shortly thereafter.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

Asian Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 4, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Chan Kim Huat vs. Geraint O'Connell

KO of the Night: Bambang Sriyanto (vs. Michael Huang)

Submission of the Night: Chan Kim Huat (vs. Geraint O'Connell)

Performance Bonus: Chan Kim Huat vs. Geraint O'Connell

 

Japanese Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 4, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Kyoko Junna vs. Echiko Ouchi

KO of the Night: Kyoko Junna (vs. Echiko Ouchi)

Submission of the Night: Yang Fa Kun (vs. Kenkichi Ichisada)

Performance Bonus: Kyoko Junna vs. Echiko Ouchi

Performance Bonus: Tessai Satou vs. Shinji Oiwa

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Jozef Jankowski vs. Rav Kapur

Mason Archer vs. Kanezane Fujii

Hiro Arai vs. Murilo Satinho

Elzo Alves Moura vs. Morgan Wakarewarewa

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Friday, Week 4, August 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "The King of Ground and Pound" James Foster (39-4-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -1200) vs. Stratos "Atlas" Papaioannou (30-8, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #17, Underdog: +950)

James Foster is the face of North American MMA, and his combination of success in the cage and his "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. He won by first round submission over Taye Burnett in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Massimiliano Locatelli in the third round of the tournament. Stratos Papaioannou is a tough competitor, a good wrestler who has surprisingly impressive 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. He won by first round submission over Dmitry Gomolov in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Basil McCrystle in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Norman Pike vs. Khru Duangjan in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (18-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -1200) vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu (8-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Underdog: +950)

Lefter Oktay is one of the best Heavyweights in the world, a powerful Turk who combines 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 exceptional reflexes. He won by first round submission over Raimundo Pinheiro in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Leo Carlos Goulart in the third round of the tournament. 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. He won by Split Decision over Gustaf Persson in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Vic Millican in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Murray Darby vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (38-6, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -670) vs. Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (4-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #12, Underdog: +530)

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 easy European scene. He is best known nowadays for his association with SIGMA where he is a former Heavyweight champion. He won by first round submission over Simon Youngman in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Zhenya Golob in the third round of the tournament. Antonio Rimando is a BJJ black belt who is one of the most dangerous submission artists in the Heavyweight ranks, especially off his back. He won by second round submission over Jacob Barlee in the second round of the tournament, before winning by third round submission over Oliver Fiderer in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Bastian Neske vs. Christopher Drew in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Stormin'" Norman Pike (20-7, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -230) vs. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (20-3, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +180)

Norman Pike is an ultra-tough Heavyweight who learned to fight when 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. He won by first round submission over Helton Nascimento in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Brent Rigger in the third round of the tournament. Khru Duangjan is perhaps the most violently entertaining Heavyweight in MMA to watch. He is 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 twenty fights. He won by Unanimous Decision over Olu Yolo in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Bastian Neske in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of James Foster vs. Stratos Papaioannou in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Waly da Cunha (18-8, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #31, Underdog: +140) vs. Donnie Wang (7-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -180)

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, da Cunha is a test for anyone at Cruiserweight. He won by first round TKO over Julio Correa in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Percy Catcher in the third round of the tournament. Donnie Wang is a kick boxer who fights at Cruiserweight, a Filipino striker who is fast and technically solid but does lack the KO power that would make him truly dangerous. He won by first round TKO over George Brabazon-Plank in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Rodolfo Camara in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jamie Barrington vs. Reinhardt Rhett in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Bastian Neske (7-3, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Underdog: +460) vs. Christopher Drew (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #20, Favorite: -580)

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 no one can take him lightly. He won by first round knock out over John Fitzwallace in the second round of the tournament, before losing by Unanimous Decision to Khru Duangjan in the third round of the tournament, he was re-entered into the bracket following the retirement of Kunimichi Kikuchi. Christopher Drew is a bright prospect from England, the 6'4" Drew is 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 compete with. He won by second round knock out over Marcelo Boccoli in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Okura Ihara in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Grzegorz Boniek vs. Antonio Rimando in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Murray Darby (13-8-1, 1-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: -910) vs. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -1150)

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 fought to a Majority Draw with Collins Lundie in the second round of the tournament, but both men were allowed to continue following the retirement of Tony McCall, before winning by third round submission over Gennady Lopatin in the third round of the tournament. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg, known as "The Viking", is an all-rounder from Sweden. After building up a reputation as a formidable Heavyweight competitior in Europe, he moved to America, and made good use of his platform on GAMMA's Clash of the Titans, endearing himself to the fans. He won by fourth round submission over Glen McBeam in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Collins Lundie in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Lefter Oktay vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (2-0-1, 2-0-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #71, Favorite: -390) vs. "Lights Out" Reinhardt Rhett (10-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #55, Underdog: +310)

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 is powerful shot and high quality grappling ability should provide a good base for him to be successful. He won by second round submission over Ted Grace in the first round of the tournament, then fought to a Split Draw with Percy Catcher in the second round of the tournament, but both men were allowed to continue following the retirement of Hassan Fezzik, before winning by first round TKO over Alexandre Montador in the third round of the tournament. 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 won by first round TKO over Denbe Ekiguchi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Harvey Loeb in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Waly da Cunha vs. Donnie Wang in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

James Foster (235 lbs) vs. Stratos Papaioannou (210 lbs)

Lefter Oktay (235 lbs) vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu (235 lbs)

Grzegorz Boniek (235 lbs) vs. Antonio Rimando (235 lbs)

Norman Pike (214 lbs) vs. Khru Duangjan (222 lbs)

Waly da Cunha (235 lbs) vs. Donnie Wang (235 lbs)

Bastian Neske (234 lbs) vs. Christopher Drew (235 lbs)

Murray Darby (211 lbs) vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (235 lbs)

Jamie Barrington (235 lbs) vs. Reinhardt Rhett (235 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 122 Full Fight Card

CW: James Foster vs. Stratos Papaioannou

CW: Lefter Oktay vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu

CW: Grzegorz Boniek vs. Antonio Rimando

CW: Norman Pike vs. Khru Duangjan

CW: Waly da Cunha vs. Donnie Wang

CW: Bastian Neske vs. Christopher Drew

CW: Murray Darby vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg

CW: Jamie Barrington vs. Reinhardt Rhett

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Friday, Week 4, August 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 CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Unbreakable" Jamie Barrington (2-0-1, 2-0-1 CTC, From: Durham, North Carolina, Favorite: -390) vs. "Lights Out" Reinhardt Rhett (10-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Munich, Germany, Underdog: +310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our first main fight is up next, in which 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington goes up against 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James. (Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Setting it up well, Barrington shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) The takedown is completed, Barrington gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) In side control, Barrington catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Rhett tries to pull guard on Barrington but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Barrington tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Barrington shows his ground skills and slips to mount.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Barrington throws some short elbows and at least one catches Rhett in the face.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Rhett turns and gives up his back in a desperate effort to avoid the strikes!

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Barrington attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Rhett doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Rhett tries a roll, but doesn't budge Barrington.

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Barrington fires away with punches and Rhett is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 02:31) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:12) By TKO, the winner is Jamie Barrington!

(Rd 1 - 02:12) Jamie Barrington advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Unbreakable' Jamie Barrington defeats 'Lights Out' Reinhardt Rhett (TKO (Strikes) in 2:48 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

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 answers that he still wants Antonio Rimando and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits." Jamie Barrington is a good talker and really does well in these sort of interviews.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Murray Darby (13-8-1, 1-0-1 CTC, From: Wellington, New Zealand, Underdog: +910) vs. "The Viking" Lars-Gunnar Ekberg (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Stockholm, Sweden, Favorite: -1150)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on to the next match, in which Murray Darby takes on 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Millhouse Twain, Ian Rivers, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a big size difference in this fight, Ekberg is probably at least 20lbs heavier. That's a major disadvantage for Darby to try and overcome.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Ekberg hits a right jab and then catches Darby with a stunning left hook!

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Darby goes down hard, he's out!

(Rd 1 - 04:10) 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg takes the win by knock out!

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Lars-Gunnar Ekberg books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Viking' Lars-Gunnar Ekberg defeats Murray Darby (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:50 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

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. He is asked who he'd like to face in his next fight, and replies that he wants Khru Duangjan, any time, any place, and is going to embarrass him. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bastian Neske (7-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Hamburg, Germany, Underdog: +460) vs. Christopher Drew (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Wigan, England, Favorite: -580)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Bastian Neske squares off with Christopher Drew.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Gregory C. James, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Drew initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Neske manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) Drew lands a left hand and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Drew comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Neske manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 03:27) Drew lands two jabs and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Drew misses a right hook and gets countered with a left hook to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Drew slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Drew forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Neske throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Drew lands a jab and then he hits Neske with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Drew comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Neske fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Drew can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Neske with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Drew steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Neske throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 01:29) Drew lands a left jab but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Drew steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Neske throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Drew throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Drew uses a left jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Neske scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Neske slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right hook to the ribs that doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 00:21) A jab is wide from Drew, but then he catches Neske with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Drew slips past a right hook and counters with a left jab and a right hook.

(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 Drew.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Neske misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Drew attacks with a pair of left jabs that are followed by a flying superman punch straight to the jaw!

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Neske is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Drew senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Drew pounds away, Neske is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 2 - 04:38) The referee is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Christopher Drew takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Christopher Drew advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Christopher Drew defeats Bastian Neske (TKO (Strikes) in 0:38 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Christopher Drew praises his team at KO Fighters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Waly da Cunha (18-8, 2-0 CTC, From: Brasilia, Brazil, Underdog: +140) vs. Donnie Wang (7-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Cebu City, Philippines, Favorite: -180)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Waly da Cunha takes on Donnie Wang.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Wang forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) da Cunha throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) Wang throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Wang comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) da Cunha throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Wang lands a jab and then he scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 1 - 04:44) da Cunha hits the mat, that shot has rocked him!

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Wang knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on da Cunha, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Wang pounds away on da Cunha, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 04:37) With da Cunha taking a beating, referee Stanley Wright has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 04:18) The winner, by TKO; Donnie Wang!

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Donnie Wang books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Donnie Wang defeats Waly da Cunha (TKO (Strikes) in 0:42 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Donnie Wang praises his team at Tiger Claw Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He is then asked who he'd like to fight next, and he responds by calling out Takaaki Fukumitsu, saying he will kick his ass.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Stormin'" Norman Pike (20-7, 2-0 CTC, From: Chandler, Quebec, Favorite: -230) vs. "The Bringer of Pain" Khru Duangjan (20-3, 2-0 CTC, From: Bangkok, Thailand, Underdog: +180)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Stormin'' Norman Pike against 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Gregory C. James, and Christina Shaw.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Duangjan steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Pike manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he catches Pike with a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Duangjan initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Pike scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Pike limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he hits Pike with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Limping quite noticeably, Pike is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Duangjan comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Duangjan bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Duangjan fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 03:26) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) A jab hits home from Duangjan and then he hits Pike with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Limping quite noticeably, Pike is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Duangjan comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Pike hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Duangjan lands a jab and then he hits Pike with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Duangjan initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Pike tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Duangjan can't connect with a jab, but then he hits Pike with a beautiful right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 02:29) It's a knock out! Pike is down and out!

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Khru Duangjan takes the victory by way of knock out!

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Khru Duangjan books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Bringer Of Pain' Khru Duangjan defeats 'Stormin'' Norman Pike (Knock Out (Punch) in 2:35 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Khru Duangjan praises his team at Wudang Academy, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He brags about knocking Pike out and says that anyone who fights him is putting themselves in danger as he can KO anyone.

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Polish Power" Grzegorz Boniek (38-6, 2-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -670) vs. Antonio "The Rock" Rimando (4-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Phoenix, Arizona, Underdog: +530)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek fighting Antonio 'The Rock' Rimando.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Gregory C. James, Christina Shaw, and Millhouse Twain.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Rimando moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Boniek scores with two weak, flicked left hand jabs.

(Rd 1 - 04:45) Rimando throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Boniek moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Rimando into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Boniek confidently steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) A jab lands from Boniek but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) A punch from Rimando fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Boniek gets hold of Rimando, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Boniek is trying to push Rimando so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Boniek can't manage it, Rimando fought it.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) With control of the clinch, Boniek tries to complete a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Rimando cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Boniek begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:15) Boniek passes guard, but Rimando was ready and a scramble for position ensues.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Boniek ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Boniek throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Boniek blocks Rimando as he tries a sweep from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Boniek fires away with punches, but Rimando doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Boniek blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Boniek throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Boniek blocks Rimando as he tries a sweep from half guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Boniek pounds away, but Rimando isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Rimando tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Boniek doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Boniek begins trying to get his leg free of the half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Boniek struggles but cannot find a way past and remains stuck in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Boniek took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Boniek looks very happy with that first round. He 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 Rimando from this point onward.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Boniek appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Rimando took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Rimando can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Boniek with a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Blood is visible on Boniek, a strike looks to have opened up a cut under his eye.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Rimando uses a left jab, but Boniek avoids a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:41) Boniek hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Boniek comes forward, walking down Rimando.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Rimando hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Boniek can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Rimando with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) Rimando throws a one-two, but Boniek was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 02:36) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Boniek comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Rimando throws a one-two, but Boniek was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 01:46) Boniek is able to grab Rimando.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Boniek is trying to muscle Rimando up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Boniek does it, Rimando is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) With Boniek bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) We're back underway!

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Boniek comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Boniek avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Boniek can't connect with a jab, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:53) Rimando throws a one-two, but Boniek was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Boniek takes the chance and shoots on Rimando.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Boniek couldn't complete the single leg, but does end up standing holding a leg while Rimando hops in place on the other.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Boniek can't get Rimando down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) Rimando is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 2 - 00:22) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round.

(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 Boniek.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Boniek up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Rimando misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) There is now a noticeable gash above the hairline of Rimando where a strike must have cut him.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) That was a good example of how Boniek can use his huge reach advantage to win striking battles.

(Rd 3 - 04:29) A quick exchange of strikes doesn't lead to anything.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Boniek is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Boniek comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:07) Rimando throws a two-punch combo but Boniek avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) Boniek is able to grab Rimando.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Boniek tries to wrestle Rimando backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Rimando ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) Smothered against the cage, Rimando is trapped there, unable to get free.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Boniek exerts total control, keeping Rimando smothered against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 3 - 01:45) Boniek 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 3 - 01:34) For the first time, Rimando is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Rimando connects with a nice jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:09) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Boniek wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 00:46) Rimando throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 3 - 00:41) With a clear opportunity, Boniek is able to move in fast and clinch with Rimando.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Boniek tries to wrestle Rimando backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Boniek achieves it, pinning Rimando to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:13) Boniek smothers Rimando up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:13) They exchange close-quarters punches until the round ends.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Boniek took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Rimando needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Rimando.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:48) Rimando comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:48) A one-two from Rimando fails to land.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Rimando throws a two-punch combo but Boniek avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Boniek seizes the chance and shoots in on Rimando.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Rimando almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Boniek holds the other.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) Boniek drives Rimando up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:52) Boniek 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 4 - 03:39) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Boniek is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Boniek seems to be the aggressor.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Boniek tries to wrestle Rimando backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Boniek doesn't manage it though, Rimando defended it well.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Rimando looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Rimando gets side control off a superb outside leg trip!

(Rd 4 - 03:04) Boniek is breathing very hard.

(Rd 4 - 03:04) In side control, Rimando throws a couple of punches designed to keep Boniek guessing.

(Rd 4 - 02:42) Rimando blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) Rimando tries to ensnare Boniek in an americana.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) Boniek fights off the americana attempt.

(Rd 4 - 01:54) Boniek pulls half guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) In half guard, Rimando begins working to get side control.

(Rd 4 - 01:34) Boniek fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) The scramble ends with Rimando grabbing Boniek and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:11) Rimando looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Boniek proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Even though he is physically tiring quite noticeably, Boniek shows great control by keeping Rimando pressed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Occasional short punches are all that happen for about the next sixty seconds as the two fighters continue to be pressed up tight against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Rimando 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Rimando winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:51) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Rimando hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Boniek hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:23) Boniek can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Rimando with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Rimando gets hold of Boniek.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) Rimando looks to take Boniek down with a trip.

(Rd 5 - 04:09) An outside leg trip sweeps Boniek down to the ground where he is left on his back pulling guard!

(Rd 5 - 03:50) Boniek looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 5 - 03:50) Rimando is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:50) Boniek fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) The scramble ends with Rimando grabbing Boniek and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) With Boniek stuck against the cage, Rimando tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Rimando uses a superb outside leg trip!

(Rd 5 - 03:24) Boniek gives up his back.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) Boniek prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Rimando from getting hooks in.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Boniek tries a roll, but doesn't budge Rimando.

(Rd 5 - 02:34) Rimando tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 5 - 02:34) Boniek doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 5 - 02:00) Rimando blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Rimando tries to finish Boniek off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Boniek stops Rimando from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 5 - 01:07) Breathing very hard, Rimando is looking ragged.

(Rd 5 - 01:07) Boniek tries to move Rimando off his back but can't.

(Rd 5 - 00:43) Boniek prevents Rimando from applying a body triangle.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Boniek tries to turn over and sweep Rimando but can't do it.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Rimando tries to get the rear naked choke applied.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Boniek fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Rimando.

(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 (Gregory C. James), 49-46 (Christina Shaw) and 49-46 (Millhouse Twain).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Polish Power' Grzegorz Boniek defeats Antonio 'The Rock' Rimando (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Grzegorz Boniek thanks everyone connected to Mantas Andreyev Fighting for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially. Showing respect, Grzegorz Boniek praises Rimando for his skill and toughness.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Lefter "The Beast" Oktay (18-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Istanbul, Turkey, Favorite: -1200) vs. Takaaki Fukumitsu (8-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Yokohama, Japan, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay takes on Takaaki Fukumitsu in the CTC Cruiserweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Christina Shaw, Millhouse Twain, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Fukumitsu may have weighed in the same as Oktay yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:52) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Oktay stalks forward, pressuring Fukumitsu.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Fukumitsu throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Oktay lands a left hand and then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:41) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Oktay scores with a jab but fails on a leg kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Fukumitsu hits a jab but finds his right cross blocked.

(Rd 1 - 01:50) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Oktay attacks with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Moving forward constantly, Oktay is pressuring Fukumitsu.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) Oktay looks to pressure Fukumitsu, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 00:48) A jab hits home from Oktay and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Oktay comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Fukumitsu fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Oktay uses a left jab but Fukumitsu dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Oktay hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:09) Fukumitsu scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(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 Oktay.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Oktay. He knows that this is his fight to lose now.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Fukumitsu hits a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Oktay lands a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Fukumitsu falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a hook to the body that fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 03:39) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 2 - 03:01) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:01) Oktay scores with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:01) Fukumitsu hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Fukumitsu misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 2 - 02:32) Taking a few gulps of breath, Fukumitsu is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Oktay attacks with a left hand to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Oktay comes in with a pair of jabs that are followed by a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:58) A stand-up striking battle is doing Fukumitsu no favours, Oktay is comfortably winning the exchanges so far in this fight.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Oktay counters a right hand with a jab and a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Oktay comes in with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) Glaring at Oktay, Fukumitsu motions for him to come on and attack.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Oktay misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Fukumitsu comes in with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Fukumitsu lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Oktay lands two jabs and also lands a right hook.

(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 Oktay.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Oktay ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Fukumitsu lands a one-two.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Oktay nails a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Fukumitsu misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Oktay attacks with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) For the first time, Oktay is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) Fukumitsu is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) There's a takedown attempt from Oktay.

(Rd 3 - 03:56) He has the takedown! Fukumitsu pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Oktay unloads with some right hands, but Fukumitsu deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) Fukumitsu throws out some punches, but Oktay leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 3 - 03:06) In guard, Oktay begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:06) Oktay passes to side control with ease.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Oktay attempts to americana Fukumitsu from side control.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Fukumitsu blocks it.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Oktay blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Oktay tries to apply a crucifix to trap both his opponent's arms.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Fukumitsu doesn't allow Oktay to get it.

(Rd 3 - 01:07) Fukumitsu tries to sweep Oktay but only succeeds in ending up under north-south position instead.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Fukumitsu looks very tired out there.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Oktay attempts to set up a north-south choke.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Fukumitsu can't prevent the choke from being applied, he has to tap!

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay takes the win by submission!

(Rd 3 - 00:29) Lefter Oktay has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Lefter 'The Beast' Oktay defeats Takaaki Fukumitsu (Submission (North South Choke) in 4:31 of round 3). 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. Showing respect, Lefter Oktay praises Fukumitsu for his skill and toughness.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The King of Ground And Pound" James Foster (39-4-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Aurora, Illinois, Favorite: -1200) vs. Stratos "Atlas" Papaioannou (30-8, 2-0 CTC, From: Athens, Greece, Underdog: +950)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster competes against Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou in the CTC Cruiserweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Papaioannou must be giving up at least 25lbs to his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Foster uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Foster throws a fast elbow strike to the head, scoring with a glancing blow.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Foster throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Foster pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) Foster attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 1 - 03:44) He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Foster starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Foster is too skilled for Papaioannou, passing half guard and gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Foster looks to get a mount.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Papaioannou rolls to the side to try and escape the mount but only succeeds in giving up his back instead.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Foster successfully gets both hooks in, and seems primed to finish.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) With both hooks in, Foster tries to flatten Papaioannou out for the rear naked choke.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Foster flattens Papaioannou out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 1 - 00:56) The winner, by submission; James Foster!

(Rd 1 - 00:56) James Foster has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The King Of Ground And Pound' James Foster defeats Stratos 'Atlas' Papaioannou (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:04 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. James Foster invites everyone to a post-show winner's party at a local club to celebrate his win. A charismatic talker with the looks to match, James Foster has real star power.

 

 

Attendance: 1,382

Gate Reciepts: $214,348

Sponsorship: $47,149

Ad Revenue: $2,203,022

Merchandise: $6,891

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $211,281)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

James Foster              $121,628     Stratos Papaioannou      $12,901      FotN: Both: $10,000
Lefter Oktay              $23,396      Takaaki Fukumitsu        $2,017       SotN: Oktay: $5,000
Grzegorz Boniek           $6,429       Antonio Rimando          $2,017
Khru Duangjan             $11,429      Norman Pike              $2,773       KotN: Duangjan: $5,000
Donnie Wang               $7,858       Waly da Cunha            $1,765       Perf: Wang: $5,000
Christopher Drew          $4,110       Bastian Neske            $1,722
Lars-Gunnar Ekberg        $8,572       Murray Darby             $1,589       Perf: Ekberg: $5,000
Jamie Barrington          $1,428       Reinhardt Rhett          $1,638

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $45,871

 

Profit: $2,205,250

 

Critical Rating: 78%

Commercial Rating: 79%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +2.0%             52.0% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +3.6%             53.6% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +3.2%             18.2% (Low Level National)
Europe              +2.5%             25.1% (Low Level National)
Australia           +2.2%             9.5% (Low Level National)
Japan               +3.6%             48.4% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.0%             22.4% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.3%             5.0% (Low Level National)
Mexico              +2.0%             18.9% (Low Level National)
South America       +2.4%             40.8% (Mid Level National)
Central America     +1.3%             6.3% (Low Level National)
Africa              +1.3%             98.6% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 121, and all fighters tested clean.

- Reinhardt Rhett took enough damage in his loss to Jamie Barrington that he had to stay in hospital for precautionary reasons, but was released in the morning.

- CTC Bantamweight fighter D'Arcy Spode has left Shark Tank following his TKO loss to Riveron Potter-Pirbright. He decided he would benefit from going to train elsewhere, and that a new environment and training methods may reinvigorate him.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Suzanne Elder is now training with Dungeon LA, and will be backed by the team for her next fight, and may stick around if things go well. She chose the team because she feels they can help her improve her ground and pound skills.

- CTC Womens Bantamweight fighter Gina Dixon is now training with American Cage Fighters. She is not expected to stay with the team long-term, and thinks being with the team will help her improve her ground and pound abilities.

- CTC Bantamweight fighter Mitchell Bryan will no longer be training with Pittsburgh Steel following his submission loss to Lito Alcala. He decided that it would be better to train elsewhere, and that a new environment and training methods would help reinvigorate him.

- CTC Welterweight fighter Vikram Sithalayan has started training at London Kick Boxing Academy as he prepares for his CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round fight with Rich Robinson. He will be backed by the team for the fight and may stick around if things go well. He chose the team because he wants to improve his striking.

- CTC Bantamweight fighter Riveron Potter-Pirbright will no longer be training with Shark Tank. Although he enjoyed success with the team it was always meant to be a temporary arrangement, and he never considered making it a long-term alliance.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

British Large Local Show (Friday, Week 4, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Ron Chuckle vs. Hector Dooey

KO of the Night: Crow Leddy (vs. Daniel Hornsby)

Submission of the Night: Caragh Green (vs. Tom Scott)

 

Canadian Large Local Show (Friday, Week 4, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Domingo de Vivanco vs. Jungo Futagawa

KO of the Night: Mikey Wallace (vs. Thomaz de Miranda)

Submission of the Night: Mily Golovanov (vs. Bernhard Moltmann)

 

SIGMA: Trailescu vs. MacAskill (Saturday, Week 4, August 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Norman MacAskill Won The SIGMA Heavyweight Title

Fight of the Night: Thiago Azevedo vs. Eric Dartmouth

KO of the Night: Andrew Rush (vs. Pierce Jeeler)

Submission of the Night: Thiago Azevedo (vs. Eric Dartmouth)

 

American Large Local Show (Tuesday, Week 1, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Big Magic vs. Dean Capers

KO of the Night: Big Magic (vs. Dean Capers)

Submission of the Night: Lawrence Herringbone (vs. Rupert Dreck)

Performance Bonus: Cal Hillson (vs. Leon Banks)

Performance Bonus: Big Magic vs. Dean Capers

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Cruiserweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

James Foster vs. Khru Duangjan

Christopher Drew vs. Grzegorz Boniek

Donnie Wang vs. Jamie Barrington

Lefter Oktay vs. Lars-Gunnar Ekberg

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 1, September 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

Light Heavyweight Bout: Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (17-5, 2-2 CTC, CTC Rank: #14, Underdog: +270) vs. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (13-1, 2-1 CTC, CTC Rank: #20, Favorite: -340)

These two have been going at each other for more than a year, since Taneyev demanded a fight with LeToussier following his victory over Allen LeFleur at Canadian Tournament Combat 22. They've been going back and forth over social media, and the heat of the match-ups reached nuclear proportions, with both men demanding the match, and so the CTC proudly presents their first ever non-tournament fight! Anthony LeToussier is a loud-mouthed kick boxer, with a growing BJJ repertoire, especially defensively, while Valentin Tanayev is an elite-level grappler, with power in his hands, and deadly submissions. Can the match-up possibly live up to the hype, we're about to find out!

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Hope "Scythe" Lehane (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -680) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +540)

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 champion with WEFF, she continued her dominance in her CTC debut, a first round submission victory over Velvet Avery in the second round of the tournament. Shaunagh Stoltman is an all-rounder from Ottawa, Ontario. 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 won by fourth round submission over Piper Evergood in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round submission over Nora Bethlen in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Janey McDwyre vs. Piper Evergood in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Alyson "Alley Kat" Arroway (8-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -570) vs. Rosamaria Correa (5-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #53, Underdog: +450)

Alyson Arroway is a good kick boxer with a surprisingly effective clinch game, and is a dangerous opponent as long as the fight remains standing but suffers from a poor ground game. She had a strong career with WEFF from the very beginning, and is consistently one of the top ranked Featherweights in the world. She won by third round knock out over Gabriella Rios in the second round of the tournament. Rosamaria Correa is a fighter originally from a Muay Thai background, a power puncher who can devastate opponents in striking battles. She made her debut in mid-2000, and has quickly become one of the most talked about female talents in Brazil. She won by 31 second TKO over Kit Sakamoto in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Maricel Punya in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nora Bethlen vs. Erin Distefano in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (8-1, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Underdog: +420) vs. "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (8-2, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -530)

Tabitha Cameron is an excellent progress who has been making waves, a Muay Thai fighter who uses her reach advantage to great effect, especially with her deadly kicks. One of the best Featherweights in the world, she is gunning for a title shot against the great Hope Lehane. She won by Unanimous Decision over Tilly Hall in the second round of the tournament. Alisha Wood is one of the most powerful female fighters in MMA, and uses her wrestling skills to smother and grind down her opponents. At one time she looked like she could be one of the first big dominant stars of women's MMA, being seemingly unbeatable at first, but proved beatable when she moved to WEFF. She won by fifth round submission over Johanna Lagerholm in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Johanna Lagerholm in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Martina Collee vs. Catherine Newmar in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: "The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (10-0, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -500) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (8-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #18, Underdog: +390)

Veronika Sablikova is massively powerful, a ground and pound specialist from Prague who has the strength to simply bulldoze opponents. She made her name fighting for KDM FC in Asia, where she utterly decimated the roster and was a dominant and untouchable Featherweight champion. She won by second round TKO over Annika Sjolin in the second round of the tournament. Eiko Shiokawa is a dangerous Jiu-Jitsu fighter, who can be a dangerous opponent if the fight goes to the ground, getting it there, however, can cause her major problems. She won by first round submission over Ana Natalia Pinto in the first round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Kelly Andrews in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Temperance McCoy vs. Hanako Shimizu in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Janey McDwyre (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #40, Underdog: +230) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (9-3, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #41, Favorite: -300)

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 trouble, but her lack of striking means that she can be in trouble against aggressive opponents who swarm her. She won by first round submission over Brooke Rockerfeller in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round submission over Rachel McGuiness in the second round of the tournament. 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. Evergood has also developed very good takedown defence, allowing her to keep the fight standing. She lost by fourth round submission to Shaunagh Stoltman in the first round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the bracket when Sue Eccleston retired, before winning by first round knock out over Verona Joseph in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hope Lehane vs. Shaunagh Stoltman in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (1-1, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Underdog: +550) vs. Erin DiStefano (2-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, Favorite: -690)

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 won by second round knock out over Chelsea Lawson in the first round of the tournament, before losing by fourth round submission to Shaunagh Stoltman in the second round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the bracket following the retirement of Haley Croft. 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 won by second round knock out over Laura Adair in the first round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Vasya Kaczmarek in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Alyson Arroway vs. Rosamaria Correa in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (7-4, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +340) vs. Hanako "The Storm Bringer" Shimizu (11-2, 1-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -430)

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 in her career. She won by second round knock out over Fi Johns in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Chiyo Yanagimoto in the second round of the tournament. Hanako Shimizu is a Muay Thai fighter who is known for her excellent striking game, which is at a considerably higher level than most of her peers. A former KDM FC Womens champion, she tore through that division with the exception of Veronika Sablikova who beat her soundly both times they squared off. She won by Unanimous Decision over Idina Micklewhite in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Veronika Sablikova vs. Eiko Shiokawa in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Third Round Bout: Martina Collee (6-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #35, Favorite: -210) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (3-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #46, Underdog: +160)

Martina Collee is a wrestler from Canada, who shows a pitbull like determination whenever she fights, pressuring her opponent 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 won by Unanimous Decision over Feng Chung in the first round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Anna Thompson in the second 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 slow and clumsy, if she can tighten them up, she'd be exponentially more dangerous. She won by fourth round knock out over Lynda Epsom in the first round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Yutsuko Sasaki in the second round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Tabitha Cameron vs. Alisha Wood in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Anthony LeToussier (205 lbs) vs. Valentin Taneyev (205 lbs)

Hope Lehane (145 lbs) vs. Shaunagh Stoltman (145 lbs)

Alyson Arroway (145 lbs) vs. Rosamaria Correa (145 lbs)

Tabitha Cameron (145 lbs) vs. Alisha Wood (145 lbs)

Veronika Sablikova (145 lbs) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (145 lbs)

Janey McDwyre (145 lbs) vs. Piper Evergood (145 lbs)

Nora Bethlen (145 lbs) vs. Erin Distefano (145 lbs)

Temperance McCoy (145 lbs) vs. Hanako Shimizu (145 lbs)

Martina Collee (145 lbs) vs. Catherine Newmar (145 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 123 Full Fight Card

LHW: Anthony LeToussier vs. Valentin Taneyev

WFW: Hope Lehane vs. Shaunagh Stoltman

WFW: Alyson Arroway vs. Rosamaria Correa

WFW: Tabitha Cameron vs. Alisha Wood

WFW: Veronika Sablikova vs. Eiko Shiokawa

WFW: Janey McDwyre vs. Piper Evergood

WFW: Nora Bethlen vs. Erin DiStefano

WFW: Temperance McCoy vs. Hanako Shimizu

WFW: Martina Collee vs. Catherine Newmar

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 1, September 2003

Live From Montreal, 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 WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Martina Collee (6-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Favorite: -210) vs. Catherine "Kitty" Newmar (3-0, 2-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +160)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The main card opens with Martina Collee battling Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Newmar can't connect with her set-up strikes, but then hits Collee with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Newmar confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Collee appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Newmar took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Newmar connects with a jab, but Collee avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Newmar can't connect with a jab, but then lands a sick right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Collee is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Newmar starts pounding away on Collee, looking to finish her off!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Newmar fires away with punches and Collee is taking powerful shot after powerful shot!

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Referee Kyle Crisp pulls Newmar away, stopping the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:46) The winner, by TKO; Catherine Newmar!

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Catherine Newmar has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Catherine 'Kitty' Newmar defeats Martina Collee (TKO (Strikes) in 1:14 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Catherine Newmar thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Catherine Newmar invites everyone to a post-show winner's party at a local club to celebrate a win. She is really good at handling these sort of interviews, and it doesn't hurt that the camera loves her.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Temperance "Bang Bang" McCoy (7-4, 2-0 CTC, From: Norfolk County, Ontario, Underdog: +340) vs. Hanako "The Storm Bringer" Shimizu (11-2, 1-0 CTC, From: Hokkaido, Japan, Favorite: -430)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy vs. Hanako 'The Storm Bringer' Shimizu.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam 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: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) McCoy lets Shimizu step in, ready to counter.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Shimizu throws three quick punches and lands one of them but gets a left hand blocked.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Shimizu comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:24) Shimizu uses a right jab but can't get a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Shimizu moves in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Shimizu uses a pair of right jabs but is wide of the mark on a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Shimizu moves in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:34) Shimizu uses a right jab and also scores with a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Shimizu comes in to engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Shimizu scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) McCoy lands a left jab and also launches a stiff head kick that finds its mark!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Shimizu is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) McCoy starts pounding away on Shimizu, looking to finish her off!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) McCoy pounds away on Shimizu, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) With Shimizu taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Temperance McCoy books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Temperance 'Bang Bang' McCoy defeats Hanako 'The Storm Bringer' Shimizu (TKO (Strikes) in 2:04 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Temperance McCoy gives a rain check to everyone at Femme Fatale Fighting, all her various sponsors, then all of her friends, family, and supporters. Temperance McCoy 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.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Nora "One-Shot" Bethlen (1-1, 1-1 CTC, From: Budapest, Hungary, Underdog: +550) vs. Erin Distefano (2-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Queens, New York, Favorite: -690)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Nora 'One-Shot' Bethlen battles Erin Distefano.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:52) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Bethlen misses with a left jab but hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Distefano scores with a jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:59) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Bethlen is off target with a pair of jabs but lands a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Distefano nails a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) Bethlen misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Distefano to attack with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:16) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Bethlen.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:56) Bethlen misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Distefano comes in with a quick left jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) Bethlen slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:34) Distefano misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Bethlen throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Distefano takes the chance and shoots on Bethlen.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) The takedown is unsuccessful, Bethlen sprawled to block it and then steps back to safety.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Distefano misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Bethlen can't catch Distefano, whose good head movement allows her to slip away from a three punch combination.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) Referee Leo Behan calls for a pause, he wants to check the cut on Bethlen.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) The doctor seems happy that the cut isn't going to be an issue.

(Rd 1 - 00:03) The referee signals for the fight to continue!

(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 Distefano.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) You can see the confidence rising in Distefano. She knows that this is her fight to lose now.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:45) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Distefano is off target with a left jab but lands a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Bethlen is off-target with a jab but lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) Distefano counters a right hand with a left jab and a body kick that fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Bethlen misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Distefano comes in with a few quick jabs that are followed by a left kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Bethlen scores with a quick kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 03:04) Distefano goes to the body with a spin kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Bethlen stalks forward, pressuring Distefano.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Distefano hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Bethlen hits a couple of minor left hands, but her big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Bethlen is off-target with a jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Distefano is off-target with a jab but lands a left hook to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Distefano scores with a jab but misses a spinning back kick.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Bethlen is off-target with a jab but nails a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Bethlen lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Distefano lands a left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Bethlen hits a left jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Distefano hits a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Distefano has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 00:35) Bethlen is off-target with a jab and also finds her right cross blocked.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Distefano hits a jab but misses with a roundhouse kick to the body. Bethlen hits a jab but misses with a head kick attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Distefano 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Distefano.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Distefano counters a leg kick with a jab and a right head kick that doesn't make contact.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Bethlen misses a jab but hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:33) Distefano lands a left jab and also lands a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Both fighters strike but without success.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Distefano misses a jab and also fails on a hook attempt to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:13) Bethlen is off target with a left jab and also doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:01) Bethlen is slowing just a little as she starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Bethlen misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 3 - 03:21) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:21) Distefano uses a left jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 03:21) Bethlen is off-target with two jabs but lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Covering up, Distefano backs off! Bethlen may have rocked her!

(Rd 3 - 03:07) A big right hand from Bethlen drops Distefano!

(Rd 3 - 03:01) Bethlen quickly goes for the kill, looking to stomp and kick the dazed Distefano!

(Rd 3 - 03:01) Distefano is back to her feet too quickly though.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:28) Distefano counters a right hand with a left jab and a body kick that fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) Bethlen misses a big right hand, putting her off balance and allowing Distefano to attack with a solid right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Bethlen.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Bethlen misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a head kick attempt that doesn't connect.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Bethlen hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Distefano hits a jab and also hits a good right hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Bethlen uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Distefano hits a jab but misses a high kick.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Bethlen scores with a jab but finds her right cross blocked.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Distefano is off-target with a jab but hits a right head kick.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Bethlen backs off and covers up...she is dazed! Distefano comes forward, she knows that this is a chance for victory! Bethlen is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Distefano punishes Bethlen with a straight right!

(Rd 3 - 00:26) Bethlen eats a right head kick! She falls to the ground but is not out!

(Rd 3 - 00:11) Distefano moves in quickly, kneeling beside Bethlen and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 3 - 00:11) Distefano starts unloading with massive rights and Bethlen is getting pasted!

(Rd 3 - 00:11) Referee Leo Behan has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Erin Distefano takes the victory by way of TKO!

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Erin Distefano moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Erin Distefano defeats Nora 'One-Shot' Bethlen (TKO (Strikes) in 4:57 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Erin Distefano thanks all of her sponsors for backing her and then also thanks her family, friends, and supporters. Erin Distefano gives a show of respect to her opponent. Erin Distefano is a good talker and really does well in these sort of interviews.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Janey McDwyre (3-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Newcastle, England, Underdog: +230) vs. "The Sniper" Piper Evergood (9-3, 1-1 CTC, From: Alberta, Canada, Favorite: -300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Janey McDwyre battling 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) A jab is wide from Evergood, but then she lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Evergood fails to find a home for her jab, but then catches McDwyre with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:22) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) Evergood steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) It looked like we were about to see McDwyre try and get some grappling started, but Evergood was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) A jab hits home from Evergood and then she hits a crunching straight left to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 03:48) McDwyre hits the mat, that shot has rocked her!

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Evergood knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on McDwyre, looking to finish her off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Evergood pounds away with lefts, McDwyre is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Referee Kyle Crisp is forced to jump in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:24) 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Piper Evergood.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Sniper' Piper Evergood defeats Janey McDwyre (TKO (Strikes) in 1:36 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Piper Evergood thanks her sponsors and all of her fans. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she replies that Temperance McCoy would be a tough challenge but one that she'd be interested in trying.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Beast From The East" Veronika Sablikova (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Prague, Czech Republic, Favorite: -500) vs. Eiko Shiokawa (8-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +390)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Beast From The East' Veronika Sablikova battles Eiko Shiokawa.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam 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: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) A defensive jab hits from Sablikova.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Shiokawa throws a one-two, but Sablikova was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Sablikova looked like she was going to step in and grapple, but Shiokawa simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Shiokawa can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 03:48) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Moving forward constantly, Sablikova is pressuring Shiokawa.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Sablikova avoids a jab and is able to move into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Sablikova lands a left hand and then she hits Shiokawa with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Sablikova steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 02:49) Shiokawa throws a one-two, but Sablikova was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Sablikova gets hold of Shiokawa, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:29) Sablikova uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Shiokawa as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Using her wrestling skills, Sablikova is trying to push Shiokawa up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Shiokawa ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Shiokawa uses her wrestling skills to prevent Sablikova from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Sablikova pins Shiokawa up against the cage and stomps down hard on her foot.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Shiokawa is trapped against the cage and Sablikova hits her with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) Sablikova smothers Shiokawa up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:05) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for roughly a minute.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's 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) I think Sablikova took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Sablikova comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Shiokawa uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Sablikova gets hold of Shiokawa without taking too much damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Sablikova tries to wrestle Shiokawa backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Shiokawa ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Shiokawa, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Sablikova is exerting.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further thirty seconds.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Sablikova pins Shiokawa up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Sablikova looks for a foot stomp but Shiokawa works enough space that she can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Sablikova feints one way and then the other, throwing Shiokawa off balance and leaving her badly exposed.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Shiokawa misses a right cross that leaves her open to the counter. Sablikova attacks with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Shiokawa misses a right cross that leaves her wide open to the counter. Sablikova comes in with a left jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Sablikova comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Shiokawa hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Sablikova can't connect with a jab, but then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Shiokawa is knocked down!

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Sablikova knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Shiokawa, looking to finish her off by raining down punches!

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Sablikova pounds away, Shiokawa is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 2 - 00:37) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 2 - 00:17) By TKO, the winner is Veronika Sablikova!

(Rd 2 - 00:17) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament goes Veronika Sablikova.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Beast From The East' Veronika Sablikova defeats Eiko Shiokawa (TKO (Strikes) in 4:43 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Veronika Sablikova thanks everyone connected to Euro Team Thunder for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially.

 

 

CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Flame-Haired Phenom" Tabitha Cameron (8-1, 1-0 CTC, From: New York, New York, Underdog: +420) vs. "The Mighty" Alisha Wood (8-2, 2-0 CTC, From: Gracefield, Quebec, Favorite: -530)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron battling 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam 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, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Wood, being in front of a home crowd, gets a loud cheer as she enters.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) A jab hits home from Cameron and then she hits a scything kick to the legs of Wood.

(Rd 1 - 04:26) Cameron can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Wood with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Wood appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Cameron took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Cameron lands a left hand and then catches Wood with a superb right kick to the head!

(Rd 1 - 04:07) Wood wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Cameron quickly pounces, looking to rain down punches on the stunned Wood!

(Rd 1 - 03:51) Cameron pounds away, Wood is barely able to offer any defence at all!

(Rd 1 - 03:51) With Wood taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:37) The winner, by TKO; Tabitha Cameron!

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Tabitha Cameron books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Flame-Haired Phenom' Tabitha Cameron defeats 'The Mighty' Alisha Wood (TKO (Strikes) in 1:23 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tabitha Cameron name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. Tabitha Cameron says that she knows that beating Alisha Wood is a big upset but that she always believed in herself. 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 THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Alyson "Alley Kat" Arroway (8-2, 1-0 CTC, From: French River, Ontario, Favorite: -570) vs. Rosamaria Correa (5-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Underdog: +450)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway squaring off with Rosamaria Correa.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals 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) The judges for this bout are: Marianne Froth, Benjamin Milligan III, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Correa steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Arroway hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Correa can't hit a set-up left jab, but then she hits a crunching straight right to the jaw!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Arroway collapses, that shot knocked her out!

(Rd 1 - 04:43) By knock out, the winner is Rosamaria Correa!

(Rd 1 - 04:43) Rosamaria Correa advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Rosamaria Correa defeats Alyson 'Alley Kat' Arroway (Knock Out (Punch) in 0:17 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Rosamaria Correa name-checks all of her sponsors, then thanks all of her fans who turned out to support her. The interviewer asks who she would be interested in fighting next, and she repeats her challenge to Verona Joseph. "You're ducking me because you know you can't beat me!"

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WOMENS FEATHERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT THIRD ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Hope "Scythe" Lehane (10-0, 1-0 CTC, From: Moreno Valley, California, Favorite: -680) vs. "The Natural Born Killer" Shaunagh Stoltman (3-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Ottawa, Ontario, Underdog: +540)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Hope 'Scythe' Lehane battles 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman in the CTC Womens Featherweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Christian Maugham.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Lehane comes forward, willing to take a few shots as long as she can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Stoltman hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Lehane seizes the chance and grabs Stoltman into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Lehane is looking to muscle Stoltman back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Lehane manages it and controls Stoltman up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Lehane attempts a trip to put Stoltman on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) The trip doesn't work, Stoltman blocked it and then turns it so that Lehane is the one against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Stoltman looks for a takedown by grabbing both her opponent's legs and trying to trip her to the mat.

(Rd 1 - 04:06) Lehane stops the takedown attempt, then uses her wrestling to take control of the grapple and put Stoltman against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) Lehane attempts a trip to put Stoltman on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 03:41) She sweeps the leg, sending Stoltman to the mat in a beautiful move! She gets side control!

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Lehane attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Stoltman.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Stoltman doesn't allow the kneebar to be applied.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Stoltman tries to sweep Lehane but can't.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Showing great technique, Lehane tries to set up a D'Arce choke from side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:45) Lehane sinks the hold in deeply and Stoltman has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Hope 'Scythe' Lehane takes the win by submission!

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Hope Lehane advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournam tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Hope 'Scythe' Lehane defeats 'The Natural Born Killer' Shaunagh Stoltman (Submission (D'Arce Choke) in 2:47 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Hope Lehane thanks everyone connected to Lady Shiva's for helping her prepare for this fight, then her sponsors for supporting her financially. Lehane says that she was working on that choke during training and that she is glad that it paid off. She gave a charismatic performance.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Anthony "Live Wire" LeToussier (17-5, 2-2 CTC, From: Senneterre, Quebec, Underdog: +270) vs. "The Hand Grenade" Valentin Taneyev (13-1, 2-1 CTC, From: St. Petersburg, Russia, Favorite: -340)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier faces 'The Hand Grenade' Valentin Taneyev in the CTC Light Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Kyle Crisp is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) LeToussier 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 - 05:00) There's no touch of gloves to start with, drawing an audible reaction from the crowd.

(Rd 1 - 04:54) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Taneyev steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) LeToussier throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Taneyev is able to grab LeToussier.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Taneyev tries to wrestle LeToussier backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Taneyev manages it and controls LeToussier up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) With LeToussier stuck against the cage, Taneyev tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Taneyev gets the takedown! LeToussier pulls half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Taneyev tries to pound on LeToussier, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Taneyev throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 03:03) Taneyev fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Taneyev begins trying to get his leg free of half guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) LeToussier can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Taneyev gains side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) Taneyev begins trying to get himself into mount.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) LeToussier desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) LeToussier ends up having to pull half guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) Taneyev throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) Taneyev throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Taneyev throws a fast elbow that does a glancing blow to LeToussier.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Taneyev.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) They come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) LeToussier is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Taneyev lands a left jab and also scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Taneyev lands with a quick punch but LeToussier slips past a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) LeToussier throws four quick punches and lands three of them and then lands a spin kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 04:09) Taneyev glares at his opponent.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Taneyev dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Taneyev is left wide open after a missed right hook to the ribs and gets countered with a left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) LeToussier attacks with strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) Taneyev throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 03:23) LeToussier can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) Taneyev scores with a jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:06) LeToussier scores with a scything kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) LeToussier initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) Taneyev lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:46) LeToussier misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:26) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) Taneyev lands a left jab but can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) LeToussier hits a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) LeToussier scores with a left hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:32) Taneyev is off-target with a jab but hits a crunching right hook to the body!

(Rd 2 - 01:27) LeToussier collapses in agony, he can't continue!

(Rd 2 - 01:27) The winner, by TKO; Valentin Taneyev!

 

 

Official Result: 'The Hand Grenade' Valentin Taneyev defeats Anthony 'Live Wire' LeToussier (TKO in 3:33 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Valentin Taneyev gives a name-check to everyone at St. Petersburg Elite, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he calls out Junior Patinkin, saying that "he can't beat me".

 

 

Attendance: 1,845

Gate Reciepts: $260,145

Sponsorship: $42,818

Ad Revenue: $1,921,604

Merchandise: $7,725

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $94,047)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Valentin Taneyev          $5,001       Anthony LeToussier       $14,121
Hope Lehane               $19,704      Shaunagh Stoltman        $11,513      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             SotN: Lehane: $5,000
Rosamaria Correa          $12,678      Alyson Arroway           $3,074       KotN: Correa: $5,000
                                                                             Perf: Correa: $5,000
Tabitha Cameron           $4,009       Alisha Wood              $1,765
Veronika Sablikova        $4,530       Eiko Shiokawa            $1,890
Piper Evergood            $4,182       Janey McDwyre            $1,513
Erin Distefano            $1,606       Nora Bethlen             $135
Temperance McCoy          $2,320       Hanako Shimizu           $2,320
Catherine Newmar          $2,144       Martina Collee           $2,017

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,450

Production: $46,972

 

Profit: $2,081,823

 

Critical Rating: 72%

Commercial Rating: 80%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.5%             56.5% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +3.6%             57.2% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +3.2%             21.4% (Low Level National)
Europe              +2.2%             27.3% (Low Level National)
Australia           +2.2%             11.7% (Low Level National)
Japan               +2.0%             50.4% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.0%             24.4% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.3%             6.3% (Low Level National)
Mexico              +2.0%             20.9% (Low Level National)
South America       +2.4%             43.2% (Mid Level National)
Central America     +1.3%             7.6% (Low Level National)
Africa              +1.3%             99.9% (High Level Regional)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 122, and all fighters tested clean.

- CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Zachary Nobell is now training with Team Desire as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round fight against Matas Fialkowska. He is not expected to be with the team long-term, but is hoping to improve his ground game.

- CTC Bantamweight fighter Supachai Thamsatchanan is no longer training with Tai Sheng Men Society. He has publicly said that he enjoyed training there, but that the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and it was time to move on.

- CTC Heavyweight fighter Hiro Arai has stopped training with Dragon's Lair Gym. He has said that he enjoyed training there, and that while he enjoyed success with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and it was time to move on.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

ALPHA-1: Takabe vs. Dingleberry (Saturday, Week 1, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Mokichi Takabe Made His First Successful Defence of the ALPHA-1 Light Heavyweight Title

Title Result: Angus Silversmith Won The ALPHA-1 Super Heavyweight Title

Fight of the Night: Ruben Rua vs. Jon Silvers

KO of the Night: Mokichi Takabe (vs. Toby Dingleberry)

Submission of the Night: Ruben Rua (vs. Jon Silvers)

 

European Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 2, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Vjekoslav Sarich vs. Kalle Larsson

KO of the Night: Marco Bernacci (vs. Oliver Karlsen)

Submission of the Night: Markku Mikola (vs. Sebastian Pardo)

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Hope Lehane vs. Piper Evergood

Erin Distefano vs. Rosamaria Correa

Veronika Sablikova vs. Temperance McCoy

Catherine Newmar vs. Tabitha Cameron

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Friday, Week 2, September 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Taroemon Abukara (10-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #6, Favorite: -150) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (6-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Underdog: -110)

Taroemon Abukara is a deceptively skillful Super Heavyweight who has been trained in the art of submission grappling. One of the big native hopes of ALPHA-1's Super Heavyweight division, he became a huge star when he came back from a massive beating to beat Palmer Lette and become champion. He won by fourth round submission over Svein Haugen in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Terry Shakespeare in the third round of the tournament. Tomoji Takaoka was a Sumo star in his native Japan, but left the sport in 1996 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 won by second round TKO over Sun Lu Tang in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Vasily Klyushev in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ali Shivari vs. Teddy Glossop in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: "Doctor Death" Ali Shivari (13-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -380) vs. "Texas" Teddy Glossop (7-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #19, Underdog: +300)

Ali Shivari is one of the very best Super Heavyweights 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. He won by second round submission over Moses Amokachi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Davey Rushton in the third round of the tournament. Teddy Glossop is a good 'ole boy from the Lone Star State, who loves huntin', shootin', beer drinkin', and apparently apostrophes. An outspoken critic of pretty much anythin' that bothers him, he is at his happiest when he's punching someone in the face. He won by fifth round knock out over Charlie Howerd in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Jerry Benderoth in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Taroemon Abukara vs. Tomoji Takaoka in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Eric Coleman (9-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #33, Favorite: -360) vs. Sebastian Cyr (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #80, Underdog: +280)

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. He won by first round submission over Zair Williams in the first round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over August Pennell in the second round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Palmer Lette in the third round of the tournament. 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 are 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, then won by second round submission over Irwin Middleton in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Efren Luat in the third round of the tournament. The winner of the fight will face the winner of Bahman Baboumian vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Kel "Big Baby" Ryan (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #7, Favorite: -180) vs. Jutaro Honma (9-1, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Underdog: +140)

Kel Ryan is a heavy handed slugger, who first appeared on the MMA radar when he took part in the GAMMA 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 Super Heavyweight division. He won by first round submission over OJ Oberst in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Eric Hughes in the third round of the tournament. 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 won by Unanimous Decision over MA Parker in the second round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Korekiyo Okuma in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matas Fialkowska vs. Zachary Nobell in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Hanley "The Great White" Polter (9-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -660) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (5-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #85, Underdog: +520)

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, his laid back charm and Aussie humour made him an instant fan favorite. Since his time on the show he has proved himself to be one of the most able fighters in the Super Heavyweight division and could be heading toward a title shot at speed. He won by first round submission over Jeremy-Brett Teller in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Abe Locke in the third round of the tournament. Gunnar Rasmussen is a Dane who is half-Mongolian on his mother's side. A huge towering figure, the big 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, then won by first round submission over Noddy Pascow in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Melvin Yeo in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Renato vs. Irwin Middleton in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (6-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #63, Favorite: -600) vs. Zachary "The Firefighter" Nobell (8-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +470)

Matas Fialkowska is a tall 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, then won by second round knock out over George Pickering in the second round of the tournament, before winning by 42 second TKO over Drew D'Acosto in the third round of the tournament. Zachary Nobell is a real Chicago firefighter who competes in MMA in his spare time. A student of Jeet Kun Do, he isn't the most technically gifted fighter but he does have natural athleticism, a good reach, and some nice power. He won by Unanimous Decision over Sugimoto Tarumi in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Hidehira Nakamoto in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kel Ryan vs. Jutaro Honma in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Bahman Baboumian (3-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #57, Underdog: -110) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (7-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #88, Favorite: -130)

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, then won by fourth round TKO over Bob Dozier in the second round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over John-James McInleen in the third 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 squash 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, then won by Unanimous Decision over Wally Bryant in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Dwight Witherspoon in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Eric Coleman vs. Sebastian Cyr in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Fourth Round Bout: Renato (10-0, 2-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -860) vs. Irwin "MurderFist" Middleton (6-2, 1-1 CTC, Tournament Seed: #52, Underdog: +680)

Renato is a huge powerhouse from Brazil, who is primarily a grappler who bullies opponents with sheer size and strength, although his ridiculously heavy hands mean that he's a threat standing too. He won by second round submission over Warren Scumboon in the second round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Kiyomori Sanda in the third round of the tournament. Irwin Middleton is a powerhouse, and was a cast member on the first series of GAMMA's Clash of the Titans. 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. He lost by second round submission over Sebastian Cyr in the second round of the tournament, but was re-entered into the tournament following the retirement of Lucius M Banks, before winning by first round knock out over Marty Sinnar in the third round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Hanley Polter vs. Gunnar Rasmussen in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Taroemon Abukara (272 lbs) vs. Tomoji Takaoka (292 lbs)

Ali Shivari (294 lbs) vs. Teddy Glossop (270 lbs)

Eric Coleman (299 lbs) vs. Sebastian Cyr (283 lbs)

Kel Ryan (278 lbs) vs. Jutaro Honma (271 lbs)

Hanley Polter (294 lbs) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (275 lbs)

Matas Fialkowska (270 lbs) vs. Zachary Nobell (270 lbs)

Bahman Baboumian (278 lbs) vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell (286 lbs)

Renato (272 lbs) vs. Irwin Middleton (272 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 124 Full Fight Card

SHW: Taroemon Abukara vs. Tomoji Takaoka

SHW: Ali Shivari vs. Teddy Glossop

SHW: Eric Coleman vs. Sebastian Cyr

SHW: Kel Ryan vs. Jutaro Honma

SHW: Hanley Polter vs. Gunnar Rasmussen

SHW: Matas Fialkowska vs. Zachary Nobell

SHW: Bahman Baboumian vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell

SHW: Renato vs. Irwin Middleton

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Friday, Week 2, September 2003

Live From St. John's, Newfoundland

 

 

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 FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Renato (10-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Favorite: -860) vs. Irwin "MurderFist" Middleton (6-2, 1-1 CTC, From: Vancouver, British Columbia, Underdog: +680)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Renato facing Irwin 'MurderFist' Middleton.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Edward Wilde, and Benjamin Milligan III.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Middleton rather obviously ignores the offer to touch gloves to begin.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Middleton can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Renato with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Renato may have been aiming to get in close, but Middleton aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) A jab is wide from Middleton, but then he hits Renato with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the nose of Renato.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) A broken nose will certainly have a big impact upon his breathing.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) A jab lands from Middleton, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:01) Without taking too much damage, Renato is able to clinch with Middleton.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Renato attempts to pick Middleton up for a slam.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Renato has him! Slams him down! Middleton pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Renato tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:38) Middleton finds his opponent too skilled, and Renato passes guard into side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) In side control, Renato throws a couple of punches designed to keep Middleton guessing.

(Rd 1 - 02:42) Middleton tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Renato attempts to armbar Middleton from side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Middleton gets caught in an armbar! It's in deep!

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Out of the blue, Middleton pops his arm free! Renato must not have had it locked in as tight as it looked.

(Rd 1 - 02:28) Renato smartly reacts by securing side control once again.

(Rd 1 - 01:57) Middleton tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Renato tries to lock Middleton in an armbar.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) Middleton stops Renato from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 01:03) Renato blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:43) Renato throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Middleton tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) Renato pounds away on Middleton, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Middleton just about edged it.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Renato looks a little shell-shocked too.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) A jab is wide from Middleton, but then he catches Renato with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Renato gets hold of Middleton.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) From the grapple, Renato tries to pick Middleton up on his shoulder for a slam.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) He gets Middleton up! Renato slams him down, ending up in guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Renato fires off some rights, but Middleton isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Renato deflects a couple of punches that Middleton threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 04:02) Renato fires off a few punches.

(Rd 2 - 03:37) Renato pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Middleton.

(Rd 2 - 03:25) Renato deflects a couple of punches that Middleton threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Renato pounds away but is unable to inflict much damage on Middleton.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Middleton throws out some punches, but Renato leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 2 - 02:36) Renato tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:36) Renato gets past the guard with a certain degree of ease and gains side control.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Renato attempts an arm triangle.

(Rd 2 - 02:06) Middleton defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Middleton tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) In side control, Renato catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Middleton tries to move to guard, but Renato doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) Renato attempts to kimura Middleton from side control.

(Rd 2 - 00:42) Middleton fights off the kimura attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Renato blocks Middleton as he tries a transition to guard.

(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) That's 19-19 by my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:51) Renato uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 3 - 04:51) A one-two from Middleton fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Middleton can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:18) Renato gets hold of Middleton without taking too much damage.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Using his wrestling skills, Renato is trying to push Middleton up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) He does so and now has Middleton pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Renato tries to take Middleton down.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Renato has the takedown, using the fact that Middleton was pressed against the cage to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 03:52) Middleton is left seated, with his back to the cage, with Renato holding him down.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Renato tries to put Middleton into a guillotine choke.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Renato gets the guillotine, applies pressure, and Middleton has to tap!

(Rd 3 - 03:02) The winner, by submission; Renato!

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Renato advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

Official Result: Renato defeats Irwin 'MurderFist' Middleton (Submission (Guillotine) in 1:58 of round 3). 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. Showing respect, Renato praises Middleton for his skill and toughness.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Bahman Baboumian (3-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Abadan, Iran, Underdog: -110) vs. Marmaduke "Chuffy" Chuffnell (7-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Lynn Lake, Manitoba, Favorite: -130)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Bahman Baboumian facing Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final 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) Our judges are: Benjamin Milligan III, Christina Shaw, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The pre-fight face-off only serves to showcase how much taller Baboumian is; he towers over Chuffnell.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Chuffnell shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Chuffnell has the takedown and gets side control from it.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Chuffnell pounds away, but Baboumian isn't troubled by the strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Baboumian tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) In side control, Chuffnell catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Baboumian tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) Chuffnell punches down at Baboumian, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 1 - 03:13) Chuffnell blocks Baboumian as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Looking to catch his breath, Chuffnell is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Baboumian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 02:10) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Baboumian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Chuffnell keeps Baboumian guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 1 - 01:06) Baboumian tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:55) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Chuffnell shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Baboumian partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Chuffnell has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Chuffnell drives Baboumian up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) Chuffnell keeps Baboumian up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Baboumian is trapped against the cage and Chuffnell punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 00:14) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Chuffnell took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:53) Chuffnell comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:53) Baboumian can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Chuffnell with a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Chuffnell gets hold of Baboumian without taking too much damage.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Chuffnell looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Chuffnell doesn't get it, Baboumian blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 2 - 04:21) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Baboumian backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:21) Chuffnell does it, Baboumian is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Chuffnell tries to take Baboumian down.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Baboumian fights it as best he can, but ultimately ends up on his hands and knees with Chuffnell on top and facing him.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Baboumian gets up sharply, sensing that Chuffnell was preparing to throw a vicious knee strike to the head.

(Rd 2 - 03:31) Baboumian can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a left hand.

(Rd 2 - 03:26) Without taking too much damage, Chuffnell is able to clinch with Baboumian.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Chuffnell is trying to push Baboumian so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:18) Baboumian ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Baboumian, stuck with his back against the cage, is pretty much trapped there thanks to the control that Chuffnell is exerting.

(Rd 2 - 02:59) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 2 - 01:45) Chuffnell tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Baboumian uses wrestling to prevent any strikes from being launched.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, referee Leo Behan restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) For the first time, Baboumian is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) Chuffnell is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Baboumian connects with a nice jab and then hits Chuffnell with a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) Chuffnell comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) The takedown is successful, Baboumian pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:01) That's his third successful takedown from five attempts.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 2 - 00:31) Chuffnell deflects a couple of punches that Baboumian threw from below.

(Rd 2 - 00:19) Chuffnell lies on top of Baboumian, basically smothering him.

(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 Chuffnell.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Chuffnell is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Chuffnell looked like he was about to shoot, but Baboumian stepped in fast and started a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Baboumian tries to take Chuffnell down.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Chuffnell stops the takedown attempt, then uses his wrestling to take control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Chuffnell is trying to muscle Baboumian up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) He does so and now has Baboumian pinned to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) With the cage trapping Baboumian, Chuffnell looks to try and take him down by going low and taking out both legs.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Baboumian cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Looking to catch his breath, Chuffnell is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Baboumian tries to pull guard on Chuffnell but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) Chuffnell fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 3 - 02:30) Baboumian tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) In side control, Chuffnell throws a couple of punches designed to keep Baboumian guessing.

(Rd 3 - 01:50) Chuffnell blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:35) In side control, Chuffnell throws a couple of punches designed to keep Baboumian guessing.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Chuffnell blocks Baboumian as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Chuffnell fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:30) Baboumian tries to move to guard, but Chuffnell doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 00:11) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Baboumian can't hit a set-up right jab, but then hits Chuffnell with a straight left.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chuffnell, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Baboumian, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Baboumian hits a right jab and then hits Chuffnell with a straight left.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) A jab is wide from Baboumian, but then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Without taking too much damage, Chuffnell is able to clinch with Baboumian.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Baboumian backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Chuffnell does it, Baboumian is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) With Baboumian stuck against the cage, Chuffnell tries to complete a takedown by going low and grabbing both legs.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) The takedown is successful, Baboumian goes down.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) The takedown leaves Baboumian seated with his back pressed against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:31) Baboumian looks very tired out there.

(Rd 4 - 03:31) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian up against the cage wall.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) Chuffnell fires off some rights, but Baboumian isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) Baboumian hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:28) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian up against the cage wall.

(Rd 4 - 01:48) Chuffnell tries to pound on Baboumian, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) Chuffnell is breathing very hard.

(Rd 4 - 01:36) Baboumian hits several frustrated punches to the back, but they're not going to do any damage.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) Baboumian doesn't allow Chuffnell to smother him against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Baboumian, trapped against the cage, pummels Chuffnell on the back with several small shots, although they're more out of frustration than anything.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates the two fighters.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) Chuffnell appeared to be going for a takedown, but Baboumian took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 00:28) Baboumian hits a right hand, but Chuffnell avoids a big left.

(Rd 4 - 00:13) Chuffnell looked like he was about to shoot, but Baboumian stepped in fast and started a clinch.

(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 Chuffnell, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Baboumian really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:53) The two fighters get up close and start wrestling for position.

(Rd 5 - 04:53) Chuffnell looks like he has gotten the better of the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) Chuffnell tries to wrestle Baboumian backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) Baboumian ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Chuffnell presses Baboumian up against the cage. Tired, he is starting to get deep into his gas tank.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) They remain there for at least a minute, taking deep breaths, occasionally staying active with some punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Chuffnell attempts a trip to put Baboumian on the ground.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Baboumian is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 5 - 03:17) Chuffnell smothers Baboumian with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 02:46) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Baboumian stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 02:19) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Baboumian stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) For the moment Chuffnell is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:24) Time slips away as Chuffnell successfully keeps Baboumian stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 00:50) Chuffnell throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) Baboumian pulls Chuffnell in close and hits a couple of short, sharp punches to the side of the head.

(Rd 5 - 00:13) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Baboumian steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 00:03) Baboumian lands a jab and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chuffnell, 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 50-45.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell wins by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Marmaduke 'Chuffy' Chuffnell defeats Bahman Baboumian (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Marmaduke Chuffnell gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Bahman Baboumian and praises his toughness.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Matas "The Beard" Fialkowska (6-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Warsaw, Poland, Favorite: -600) vs. Zachary "The Firefighter" Nobell (8-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Chicago, Illinois, Underdog: +470)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska faces Zachary 'The Firefighter' Nobell.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Nobell moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Fialkowska into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Fialkowska hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:47) Nobell misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Nobell hits a left jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) Fialkowska scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Nobell comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Fialkowska manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Fialkowska with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) Fialkowska slips past a right hook and counters with a quick left jab and a low kick that can't connect.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Nobell comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Fialkowska hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:29) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then he lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Nobell comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Fialkowska hits a pair of jabs in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Nobell can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he catches Fialkowska with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Nobell is off target with a left jab but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Fialkowska doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:25) Blood is visible on Fialkowska, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Nobell stalks forward, pressuring Fialkowska.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Fialkowska manages a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 01:46) Nobell can't connect with a jab, but then he scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) A punch from Nobell fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:56) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Nobell hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:29) Fialkowska lands two jabs but doesn't make contact on a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) Nobell misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Fialkowska attacks with a left jab and a right hand that narrowly fails to connect.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Fialkowska, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man goes to work between rounds trying to patch up Fialkowska.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:16) Nobell doesn't connect with a right roundhouse kick to the body and gets countered with a jab and a low kick that doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Nobell steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) Fialkowska manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 03:56) A jab lands from Nobell but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Nobell comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Fialkowska throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) A combo that ends with a roundhouse body kick fails to land for Nobell.

(Rd 2 - 03:28) Nobell is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Fialkowska uses a brace of left jabs while backing away, doing no damage at all.

(Rd 2 - 03:17) Nobell doesn't trouble his opponent with a three punch flurry or the body kick that follows.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Fialkowska hits a jab but doesn't get a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:53) Nobell scores with a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Nobell steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Fialkowska manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) A one-two from Nobell fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Fialkowska misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Nobell comes in with a left jab and a body kick that misses.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:54) Nobell counters a leg kick with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:39) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Nobell has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) Fialkowska is off target with a left jab and also doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Nobell stalks forward, pressuring Fialkowska.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) Fialkowska hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 2 - 00:59) A one-two from Nobell fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Nobell comes forward.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Fialkowska lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Nobell fails to land with a combo that ended with an attempted roundhouse body kick.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) An extremely close round, could have gone either way, but personally I'll give it to Nobell 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:53) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Nobell doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Fialkowska hits a good kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 04:53) Fialkowska starts bleeding again, a strike has re-opened the cut above his eye.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Nobell lands a left jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Fialkowska finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Nobell is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) Nobell blocks a leg kick and counters with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but the flurry ends without any really damaging shots landing.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) Fialkowska counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Looking very tired, Nobell clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Fialkowska tries to wrestle Nobell backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Fialkowska achieves it, pinning Nobell to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:14) Nobell is trapped against the cage and Fialkowska punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Breathing very hard, Nobell is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Nobell takes a knee strike to the inside of his own knee.

(Rd 3 - 02:14) Nobell gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 02:03) Nobell gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Fialkowska scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 01:41) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) 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 3 - 01:27) Fialkowska is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Breathing hard, Fialkowska clinches to try and buy some recovery time.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Using his wrestling skills, Fialkowska is trying to push Nobell up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Fialkowska manages it and controls Nobell up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Fialkowska.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 3 - 00:43) We're back underway!

(Rd 3 - 00:35) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:35) Nobell slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a roundhouse kick to the body that is too short.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Nobell counters a right hand with a jab and a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Fialkowska, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Fialkowska ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Both fighters strike but nobody manages to land.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Nobell is off-target with a jab and also misses a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:51) Fialkowska has a leg kick easily checked.

(Rd 4 - 04:43) Nobell is limping a little bit.

(Rd 4 - 04:37) An exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Fialkowska is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Nobell is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Fialkowska scores with a jab but has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 4 - 03:57) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:57) Fialkowska slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a powerful right hook!

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Nobell wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Moving quickly, Fialkowska comes in looking to finish with soccer kicks and stomps!

(Rd 4 - 03:45) Fialkowska can't get there fast enough though, Nobell is already back up.

(Rd 4 - 03:26) Nobell is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Nobell doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:20) Fialkowska finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 4 - 02:59) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 4 - 02:45) Fialkowska is breathing very hard.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Fialkowska scores with a jab and also lands a leg kick.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Nobell hits a left jab but misses with a spinning back kick.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) They engage in the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) Nobell misses a jab but hits a spin kick.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) Fialkowska lands a left jab and also nails a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Nobell looks like he doesn't have a lot left to give.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) Nobell misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) Nobell is off-target with a jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:30) Fialkowska nails a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:20) Nobell is limping noticeably.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:06) Fialkowska dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left hook.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:44) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 00:21) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:21) Nobell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a jab and a quick kick.

(Rd 4 - 00:06) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 4 - 00:06) Using his wrestling skills, Fialkowska is trying to push Nobell up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:06) Fialkowska achieves it, pinning Nobell to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Fialkowska took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Nobell is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 04:49) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:32) Nobell misses with a big right hand, allowing Fialkowska to counter with a jab and a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:15) Fialkowska seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 04:15) Nobell looks exhausted.

(Rd 5 - 04:04) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 04:04) Nobell misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Fialkowska slips past a right hook and counters with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) That was the perfect example of how Fialkowska can use his reach advantage.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) If he maintains the correct distance, he can simply pick off Nobell without getting into danger.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Fialkowska is trying to push Nobell so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Fialkowska does it, Nobell is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:19) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage and stomps down on his foot.

(Rd 5 - 03:07) Fialkowska smothers Nobell against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 02:52) Fialkowska tries to foot stomp Nobell, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:39) Nobell has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 5 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 5 - 02:27) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:27) Fialkowska misses with a big right hand, allowing Nobell to counter with a left kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:57) Nobell misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a leg kick.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:31) Fialkowska dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) They come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:13) Nobell counters a right hand with a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 00:57) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 5 - 00:47) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:47) Fialkowska slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a left kick to the ribs.

(Rd 5 - 00:38) Fialkowska looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 5 - 00:27) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:27) Nobell dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a nice left hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) Nobell hits a left hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:01) Fialkowska finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is the end of the fight.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Fialkowska.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given their scores, which are about to be announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have given 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse), 50-45 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 50-45 (Edward Wilde).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Matas 'The Beard' Fialkowska defeats Zachary 'The Firefighter' Nobell (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Matas Fialkowska thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Hanley "The Great White" Polter (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Sydney, Australia, Favorite: -660) vs. Gunnar Rasmussen (5-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +520)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Hanley 'The Great White' Polter takes on Gunnar Rasmussen.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 04:51) Rasmussen can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Rasmussen looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Polter lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Rasmussen hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Looking a bit tense, Rasmussen moves around the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Polter clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) Rasmussen lands a left hand and then hits Polter with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Rasmussen moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Rasmussen fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Polter with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Rasmussen lands a jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Rasmussen fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Polter with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Moving around, Polter is looking for an opening to grapple without getting hit coming in.

(Rd 1 - 02:43) Rasmussen connects with a nice jab and then lands a right head kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) Polter hits a tentative left hand.

(Rd 1 - 02:17) A jab lands from Rasmussen, but Polter avoids a big right.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Rasmussen closes in on Polter, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Rasmussen hits a left jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) There's a takedown attempt from Polter.

(Rd 1 - 01:32) Polter gets the takedown! Rasmussen pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Polter looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Polter passes to side control with ease.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Polter throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Rasmussen 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) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Rasmussen.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) This is not how we saw this fight going at all, and Polter looks a little shell-shocked too.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Polter comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) The takedown is completed, Rasmussen is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Polter tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:33) Polter gains side control after getting his leg free from half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) Polter tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) He finds himself unable to get the mount on this attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Rasmussen tries to pull guard on Polter but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) Polter tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 2 - 03:08) He gets the mount.

(Rd 2 - 02:43) Polter unloads with big right hands, but Rasmussen is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) Polter unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:18) Polter fires away with punches, but Rasmussen deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Polter pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Polter fires away with right hands, but Rasmussen doesn't take much damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Polter unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Polter fires away with punches, but Rasmussen doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:02) Rasmussen tries to sweep Polter out of mount but can't do it.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Polter pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:24) Polter blocks Rasmussen as he tries a sweep.

(Rd 2 - 00:13) Polter fires off some rights, but Rasmussen isn't troubled by them.

(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 Polter.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Polter, but Rasmussen was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Rasmussen throws some strikes and a right head kick, but Polter defended them all.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) Rasmussen lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 3 - 04:01) For the first time, Rasmussen is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Polter chooses to shoot in on Rasmussen.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Polter keeps Rasmussen guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:23) Rasmussen tries to move from half guard to full guard, but Polter doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Polter looks to get past the half guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Rasmussen can't keep his opponent in half guard, and Polter gains side control.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) Polter throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Polter blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:54) Polter tries to get into the mount position.

(Rd 3 - 01:54) Advancing his position, he gets mount.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Polter pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) Polter pounds away, landing several clean blows on Rasmussen in the process.

(Rd 3 - 00:49) Polter pounds away on Rasmussen, but few of the shots lands clean.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Polter fires away with rights, but does little in the way of actual damage.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) Polter pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots on Rasmussen.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Polter.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's Polter up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:52) It looked like we were about to see Polter try and get some grappling started, but Rasmussen was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:52) Rasmussen hits a left hand, but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Rasmussen lands a jab and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:07) For the first time, Polter is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 03:53) A jab is wide from Rasmussen, but then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:42) Rasmussen connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:24) Rasmussen hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Rasmussen throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) Polter takes the chance and grabs Rasmussen into a clinch.

(Rd 4 - 02:42) Polter uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Rasmussen.

(Rd 4 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:24) Polter is trying to push Rasmussen so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:24) Polter manages it and controls Rasmussen up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) Unable to get free, Rasmussen is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:07) A full minute elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(Rd 4 - 01:04) Polter uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Polter smothers Rasmussen against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Rasmussen doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Rasmussen is trapped against the cage and Polter punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 00:25) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Leo Behan brings them back to the center.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) A jab hits home from Rasmussen and then he hits Polter with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Rasmussen, 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) With one round remaining, I think they're dead even.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:51) Rasmussen can't connect with a jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:37) A tired-looking Polter shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:37) Rasmussen cannot stop the takedown and only catches Polter in half guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Polter attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) Rasmussen can't keep half guard secure and gives up side control.

(Rd 5 - 04:07) Polter punches down at Rasmussen, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 03:46) Polter throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 5 - 03:20) Polter keeps Rasmussen guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 5 - 03:03) Rasmussen tries to move to guard, but Polter doesn't allow it.

(Rd 5 - 02:52) Polter fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 5 - 02:22) Rasmussen tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Polter tries to lock Rasmussen in a kimura.

(Rd 5 - 02:05) Rasmussen stops Polter from applying it.

(Rd 5 - 01:35) Rasmussen tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Polter is definitely slowing, his gas tank is being challenged here.

(Rd 5 - 01:07) Rasmussen comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 5 - 01:07) Rasmussen uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 5 - 00:45) Rasmussen steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 5 - 00:45) Rasmussen fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a scything kick to the legs of Polter.

(Rd 5 - 00:22) A jab lands from Rasmussen, but Polter avoids a big right.

(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 Polter, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 48-47 (Reginald Wodehouse), 49-46 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 49-46 (Edward Wilde).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Hanley 'The Great White' Polter is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Hanley 'The Great White' Polter has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Hanley 'The Great White' Polter defeats Gunnar Rasmussen (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Hanley Polter gives a name-check to everyone at War Dogs, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He is then asked who he'd like to face next, and answers that Ali Shivari would be someone he would like to compete against. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

VS.

 

 

Kel "Big Baby" Ryan (9-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Detroit, Michigan, Favorite: -180) vs. Jutaro Honma (9-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +140)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Kel 'Big Baby' Ryan battles Jutaro Honma.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Honma appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Ryan took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Ryan can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) Honma looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ryan simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:32) A punch from Ryan fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Ryan steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Honma looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Ryan simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:19) Ryan can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 04:09) Two jabs hit home from Ryan and then he hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Ryan lands two left hands and then hits Honma with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Honma was rocked by that last shot! He backs away, covering up, but looks very unsteady!

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Ryan smashes Honma with a big right hand through the guard! Down he goes!

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Ryan moves in quickly, kneeling beside Honma and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 03:26) Ryan unloads with big rights and Honma is getting rocked!

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Ryan unloads with rights, but does fairly minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Ryan blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) Ryan fires away with punches, but Honma doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Honma tries to pull guard on Ryan but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:07) Ryan pounds away on Honma, but few of the shots lands clean.

(Rd 1 - 01:51) Ryan blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Ryan pounds away, but Honma calmly deals with them.

(Rd 1 - 01:20) Ryan blocks Honma as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) Ryan fires off some rights, but Honma isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 1 - 00:49) Honma tries to pull guard on Ryan but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Ryan tries to pound on Honma, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Ryan blocks Honma as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Ryan.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) It looked like we were about to see Honma try and get some grappling started, but Ryan was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Ryan connects with a jab, but Honma evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Honma had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:30) Ryan throws a punch but Honma avoids it.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Ryan is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 04:17) A punch from Ryan fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Honma moves in fast and clinches with Ryan.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Honma is trying to push Ryan so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:04) Honma achieves it, pinning Ryan to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:53) An ugly but effective tactic, Honma is pressing Ryan up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 2 - 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 2 - 02:42) Honma tries to smother Ryan against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) It looked like we were about to see Honma try and get some grappling started, but Ryan was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 02:16) Ryan hits a couple of minor left hands, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Ryan fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Honma with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:38) A punch from Ryan fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) Honma takes the chance and grabs Ryan into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Clinched with Ryan, Honma looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Ryan cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Honma fires away with punches, but Ryan deals with them fairly well.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Ryan tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Honma starts trying to work to go from side control to mount.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Ryan tries to sweep from the mount attempt but gets rolled and gives up his back.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Honma tries to finish Ryan off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Ryan stops Honma from getting his arm under the chin and completing the choke.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Honma.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Ryan throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Honma takes the chance and grabs Ryan into a clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Clinched with Ryan, Honma looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Ryan cannot stop the takedown and gives up side control.

(Rd 3 - 04:22) In side control, Honma catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Ryan tries to move to guard, but Honma doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Honma fires off a few punches as he catches his breath.

(Rd 3 - 03:22) Honma blocks Ryan as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Honma attempts to arm triangle Ryan from side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:07) Ryan fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) Honma blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Breathing very hard, Ryan is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Honma attempts to move to mount.

(Rd 3 - 02:20) Honma mounts Ryan.

(Rd 3 - 01:55) Honma pounds away, Ryan is taking heavy shot after heavy shot!

(Rd 3 - 01:55) Ryan goes limp for a second, referee Leo Behan leaps in to stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Jutaro Honma takes the victory by way of knock out!

(Rd 3 - 01:40) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Jutaro Honma.

 

 

Official Result: Jutaro Honma defeats Kel 'Big Baby' Ryan (Knock Out (Punch) in 3:20 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Jutaro Honma gives a name-check to everyone at Snake Temple, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Eric Coleman (9-1, 3-0 CTC, From: San Diego, California, Favorite: -360) vs. Sebastian Cyr (3-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Quebec, Canada, Underdog: +280)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Eric Coleman vs. Sebastian Cyr.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Harry A. Bierce will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, 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 - 04:48) Coleman comes forward, walking down Cyr.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Coleman steps into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Coleman can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a right hand.

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

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Cyr fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:33) Coleman hits a left hand but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Coleman aggressively comes forward, willing to risk getting hit so that he can grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Cyr throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 03:58) Coleman gets hold of Cyr.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Coleman tries to wrestle Cyr backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Cyr doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Cyr looks to take Coleman down with a trip.

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Coleman blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Coleman looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) It's unsuccessful, Cyr maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Coleman is looking to muscle Cyr back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) He does so and now has Cyr pinned to the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:53) Cyr is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Coleman smothers Cyr up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) Cyr is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) They remain up against the cage for the next minute, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:25) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Cyr lands a left jab but doesn't connect with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) Coleman hits a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:10) A strike appears to have opened up a small gash underneath the eye of Cyr.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Coleman, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Cyr in between rounds.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:49) Cyr throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 04:01) Cyr throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Coleman seizes the chance and grabs Cyr into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Coleman attempts to wrestle Cyr to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) He gets a big takedown and he manages to get side control as a result.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Coleman attempts an armbar.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Cyr fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) Coleman blocks Cyr as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) Coleman pounds away on Cyr, but few of the shots lands clean.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Coleman doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Coleman unloads with big right hands, but Cyr is able to deal with most of them.

(Rd 2 - 02:00) Cyr tries to move to guard, but Coleman doesn't allow it.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Coleman fires away with punches, and Cyr is stung by several big shots.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) Coleman pounds away and Cyr struggles to deal with them.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Coleman fires away with right hands, but Cyr doesn't take much damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) Coleman blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 2 - 00:52) Coleman fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:34) Cyr tries to pull guard on Coleman but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:14) Coleman pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(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 Coleman.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have Coleman ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Cyr scores with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Coleman lands a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) A strike has re-opened the gash underneath the eye of Cyr.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Coleman doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Cyr doesn't connect with a left jab and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:20) Coleman is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Coleman hits a left jab and also hits a good right hand. Cyr misses with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Cyr is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Coleman tries a right hand but it gets absorbed on his opponent's gloves.

(Rd 3 - 03:49) Cyr doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:34) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 03:34) Cyr lands a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:34) Coleman scores with a jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 03:17) Coleman dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a great right hook.

(Rd 3 - 02:53) They come together and strike.

(Rd 3 - 02:53) Coleman hits a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:53) Cyr nails a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) Coleman uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) Cyr connects with a nice jab and then scores with a fantastic right cross!

(Rd 3 - 02:39) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the nose of Coleman.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) A smashed nose is going to force him to breathe through the mouth and will tire him out quicker.

(Rd 3 - 02:39) He's down! Coleman falls to the floor!

(Rd 3 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Cyr senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Cyr pounds away with rights, Coleman is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 3 - 02:25) Referee Harry A. Bierce has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Sebastian Cyr takes the win by TKO!

(Rd 3 - 02:13) Sebastian Cyr has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Sebastian Cyr defeats Eric Coleman (TKO (Strikes) in 2:47 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Sebastian Cyr name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who came out to support him.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Doctor Death" Ali Shivari (13-0, 2-0 CTC, From: Cairo, Egypt, Favorite: -380) vs. "Texas" Teddy Glossop (7-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Fort Worth, Texas, Underdog: +300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Doctor Death' Ali Shivari battles 'Texas' Teddy Glossop in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Christina Shaw, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The weight difference here is obvious, as Glossop must be giving up at least 20lbs to his opponent.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) And here we go!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Glossop deliberately doesn't touch gloves to start.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) A tentative jab from Shivari lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Glossop hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Glossop lands a jab and then catches Shivari with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Glossop connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 04:05) Glossop can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:43) Glossop connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Shivari lands a couple of weak left hands that barely registered.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Glossop can't connect with a jab, but then hits Shivari with a beautiful right uppercut!

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Shivari wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Glossop moves in quickly, kneeling beside Shivari and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Glossop pounds away with rights, Shivari is eating some sickeningly heavy shots to the face!

(Rd 1 - 03:17) The referee has no option but to leap in and stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:02) By TKO, the winner is Teddy Glossop!

(Rd 1 - 03:02) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Teddy Glossop.

 

 

Official Result: 'Texas' Teddy Glossop defeats 'Doctor Death' Ali Shivari (TKO (Strikes) in 1:58 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Teddy Glossop thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. This was a solid performance from a marketable fighter.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FOURTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Taroemon Abukara (10-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Favorite: -150) vs. Tomoji "HULK" Takaoka (6-1, 2-0 CTC, From: Sendai, Japan, Underdog: -110)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Taroemon Abukara battles Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka in the CTC Super Heavyweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Abukara is much taller than his opponent, towering over him as the referee gives them their instructions.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Takaoka looked like he was about to shoot, but Abukara stepped in fast and started a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Abukara tries to wrestle Takaoka backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:30) Abukara can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Takaoka can't move Abukara at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Using his wrestling skills, Abukara is trying to push Takaoka up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Abukara can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) Takaoka uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Abukara to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Takaoka is trying to push Abukara so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:20) Takaoka manages it and controls Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Takaoka exerts total control, keeping Abukara smothered against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:09) Thirty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Takaoka shows his grappling ability by trapping Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Referee Kyle Crisp thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Stepping in, Abukara aggressively get a dominant clinch position.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Abukara tries to wrestle Takaoka backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Takaoka ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) An ugly but effective tactic, Abukara is pressing Takaoka up against the cage and slowly wearing him down.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) 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 1 - 00:08) Abukara tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Takaoka reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time runs out on round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Takaoka took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Abukara moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 2 - 04:48) Abukara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 04:23) Abukara gets in close and clinches with Takaoka.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Abukara tries to wrestle Takaoka backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Abukara manages it and controls Takaoka up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:00) Takaoka wrestles back against Abukara, turning him around so that he now has his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:36) Takaoka tries to maintain control, but Abukara wrestles his way out of trouble and turns it so that Takaoka ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:12) Abukara tries to keep him up against the cage with wrestling, but Takaoka reverses so that he is the one in control.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) Using tight body-to-body control, Takaoka is slowly wearing Abukara down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 2 - 02:42) The next sixty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Referee Kyle Crisp thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Taking a few gulps of breath, Abukara is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Takaoka is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 2 - 01:15) Abukara lands a jab and then catches Takaoka with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:15) Blood is visible, it appears that Takaoka has suffered a large gash above his eye.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) Abukara throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 2 - 00:44) Takaoka comes in and grabs Abukara in a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Abukara ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) Takaoka shows great control, keeping Abukara pressed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) They remain up against the cage until the bell, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Takaoka, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Takaoka.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Takaoka.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) Abukara fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 04:39) Abukara moves in and clinches.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Abukara is looking to muscle Takaoka back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:21) Abukara can't move Takaoka at all though, and finds himself being out-wrestled.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) Abukara isn't going anywhere though.

(Rd 3 - 03:42) Takaoka uses a nice knee strike from the grapple and catches Abukara to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Takaoka tries to wrestle Abukara backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Takaoka achieves it, pinning Abukara to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Takaoka looks to try and maintain control via his wrestling skills, but Abukara proves too good and manages to turn them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) Abukara pins Takaoka up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:48) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) Breathing very hard, Takaoka is looking ragged.

(Rd 3 - 01:33) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:19) Abukara lands a left jab, but Takaoka evades a big right punch.

(Rd 3 - 01:05) Without taking too much damage, Takaoka is able to clinch with Abukara.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Takaoka is trying to push Abukara so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Takaoka can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Abukara attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Takaoka on the ground.

(Rd 3 - 00:39) Abukara doesn't get it, Takaoka blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Abukara attempts to wrestle Takaoka to the ground.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Abukara can't get the takedown as Takaoka wrestles his way into a dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 00:04) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:04) Abukara ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Abukara took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Takaoka ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:52) Abukara throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Abukara uses a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) Breathing very hard, Abukara is looking ragged.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) Abukara can't connect with a jab, but then hits Takaoka with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:46) Abukara hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:18) A tired-looking Takaoka shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:18) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Abukara is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Not giving his opponent any room to work, Takaoka keeps close body-to-body contact while throwing short strikes to the head and body.

(Rd 4 - 02:48) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara.

(Rd 4 - 02:31) With a quick movement, Takaoka throws a shoulder smash to the face and upper chest of Abukara.

(Rd 4 - 02:23) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara.

(Rd 4 - 02:04) Takaoka throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 4 - 01:45) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Takaoka keeps very tight to Abukara and peppers him with short strikes.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) Abukara throws out some punches, but Takaoka leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 4 - 01:05) Takaoka doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Takaoka looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 4 - 00:53) Abukara tries to catch Takaoka with a punch, but it is not on target.

(Rd 4 - 00:39) Takaoka lies on top of Abukara, basically smothering him.

(Rd 4 - 00:16) Wary of the submission threat of his opponent, Takaoka keeps very tight to Abukara, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 4 - 00:01) Takaoka leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Abukara.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Takaoka.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Takaoka up 39-37.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:54) Takaoka may have been aiming to get in close, but Abukara aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:54) Abukara uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 5 - 04:30) Abukara hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:12) Abukara hits a left jab and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:02) Abukara looks like he is on the verge of exhaustion.

(Rd 5 - 03:51) Abukara can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Takaoka chooses to move forward and shoot in, trying to take Abukara down.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Abukara almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Takaoka has hold of one leg.

(Rd 5 - 03:36) Takaoka uses the position to drive Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) Even though he is physically exhausted, Takaoka shows great control by keeping Abukara pressed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:21) Leaning against the cage, neither fighter has the energy left to really do anything but hold on and so we get thirty seconds of inactivity.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) An ugly but effective tactic, the physically exhausted Takaoka is pressing Abukara up against the cage and slowly wearing him down while also getting a breather of his own.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) They remain there for at least a minute, barely active, with both fighters clearly absolutely gassed.

(Rd 5 - 01:41) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Kyle Crisp brings them back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:41) Shoulders hunched, Abukara studies his opponent, looking for an opportunity.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) Abukara moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) Takaoka looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Abukara simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 01:28) Abukara connects with a nice jab and then catches Takaoka with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Abukara confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Takaoka appeared to be going for a takedown, but Abukara took the initiative first.

(Rd 5 - 01:06) Abukara fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:46) Abukara can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits Takaoka with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) Takaoka is able to grab Abukara.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Takaoka can't manage it, Abukara fought it.

(Rd 5 - 00:11) Abukara looks totally gassed.

(Rd 5 - 00:11) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:11) Takaoka does it, Abukara is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Round five is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That was a very close round but I think Takaoka just about edged it.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I make it 49-46 to Takaoka.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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(Rd 6 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number six begins!

(Rd 6 - 04:51) It looked like we were about to see Takaoka try and get some grappling started, but Abukara was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 6 - 04:51) Abukara can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 6 - 04:39) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 6 - 04:39) Takaoka hits a left cross.

(Rd 6 - 04:39) Abukara finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 6 - 04:28) Takaoka looks like he is almost out on his feet with exhaustion.

(Rd 6 - 04:28) Looking shattered, they all but collapse into each other and clinch.

(Rd 6 - 04:28) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 04:28) He does so and now has Abukara pinned to the cage.

(Rd 6 - 04:16) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 6 - 04:03) Abukara is trapped against the cage and Takaoka hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 6 - 03:48) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 6 - 03:33) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 6 - 03:20) Takaoka tries to hit him with an elbow, but Abukara works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 6 - 03:00) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 6 - 03:00) Takaoka lands a left hook.

(Rd 6 - 03:00) Abukara lands a one-two.

(Rd 6 - 03:00) Takaoka is bleeding above his eye again, a strike has re-opened the wound.

(Rd 6 - 02:37) They engage in the center.

(Rd 6 - 02:37) Takaoka misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Abukara to attack with a right hand.

(Rd 6 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 6 - 02:11) There's an exchange of strikes at relatively close range but nothing really lands.

(Rd 6 - 01:54) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 6 - 01:54) Abukara misses with a big right hand, allowing Takaoka to counter with a left jab and a right hook that is ducked.

(Rd 6 - 01:41) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 6 - 01:41) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 01:41) Takaoka achieves it, pinning Abukara to the cage.

(Rd 6 - 01:25) Takaoka scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 6 - 01:11) Takaoka attempts to throw an elbow, but Abukara tightens the clinch.

(Rd 6 - 00:54) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 6 - 00:54) Takaoka scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 6 - 00:39) Takaoka attempts to throw an elbow, but Abukara tightens the clinch.

(Rd 6 - 00:20) Takaoka hits a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 6 - 00:12) Takaoka looks for a knee strike, but Abukara works enough space that he can pull clear and circle out.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Round six is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) That round goes to Takaoka, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Abukara will be able to take the victory without a finish.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) The cut man tries to stop the bleeding for Takaoka in between rounds.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Abukara definitely has a large bruise starting to develop on his body, that has got to hurt.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 7 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 7 - 04:45) They come together and strike.

(Rd 7 - 04:45) Takaoka is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 7 - 04:45) Abukara lands a one-two.

(Rd 7 - 04:18) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 7 - 04:18) There's a quick exchange of strikes but nobody manages to land anything significant.

(Rd 7 - 04:18) Abukara misses a jab and also can't connect on a spin kick.

(Rd 7 - 04:18) Takaoka has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 7 - 03:52) They engage in the center.

(Rd 7 - 03:52) Abukara lands a left hook.

(Rd 7 - 03:52) Takaoka lands a one-two.

(Rd 7 - 03:36) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 7 - 03:36) Using his wrestling skills, Takaoka is trying to push Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:36) Abukara ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:16) Abukara is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 7 - 03:08) Takaoka uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 7 - 02:56) Takaoka keeps Abukara up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 7 - 02:43) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 7 - 02:31) Abukara gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 7 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 7 - 02:21) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 7 - 02:07) Takaoka smothers Abukara against the cage, then hits him with a knee strike to the ribs.

(Rd 7 - 01:52) Abukara gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 7 - 01:43) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, the referee brings them back to the center.

(Rd 7 - 01:34) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 7 - 01:34) Takaoka misses a right hook and gets countered with a left jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 7 - 01:19) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 7 - 01:19) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 01:19) Takaoka achieves it, pinning Abukara to the cage.

(Rd 7 - 01:04) Takaoka tries to throw a knee strike, but Abukara seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 7 - 00:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 7 - 00:35) Abukara misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 7 - 00:12) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) The time runs out on round seven.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) I think Takaoka took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Abukara is running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 8 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 8 - 04:51) The two fighters stand and trade strikes, neither lands a significant blow in the exchange.

(Rd 8 - 04:27) Abukara moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Takaoka into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 8 - 04:27) Takaoka hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 8 - 04:27) Abukara can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he catches Takaoka with a right hook.

(Rd 8 - 04:06) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 8 - 03:45) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 8 - 03:45) With underhooks giving him solid control over Abukara, Takaoka looks for a takedown.

(Rd 8 - 03:45) Takaoka gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! Abukara pulls guard.

(Rd 8 - 03:31) Not allowing his opponent any room to work submissions from, Takaoka keeps close contact and throws short, stinging strikes.

(Rd 8 - 03:11) Takaoka doesn't let Abukara pull him in close to be smothered.

(Rd 8 - 03:04) Takaoka throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 8 - 02:47) Abukara tries to smother Takaoka by holding him, but can't keep control.

(Rd 8 - 02:38) Perhaps wary of submissions, Takaoka keeps extremely tight to Abukara and peppers him with short punches.

(Rd 8 - 02:20) Takaoka doesn't allow Abukara to lock him up with double underhooks.

(Rd 8 - 02:13) Takaoka throws several small strikes at Abukara, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 8 - 02:00) Abukara tries to pull Takaoka in close and smother him, but doesn't get anywhere with it.

(Rd 8 - 01:50) In guard, Takaoka begins working to pass to side control.

(Rd 8 - 01:50) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Abukara starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 8 - 01:38) Takaoka ends up on the bottom with Abukara in side control.

(Rd 8 - 01:18) Abukara tries to pound on Takaoka with some short elbows, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 8 - 01:05) Takaoka tries to pull guard on Abukara but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 8 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 8 - 00:54) Abukara throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 8 - 00:27) Takaoka tries to move to guard, but Abukara doesn't allow it.

(Rd 8 - 00:12) Abukara throws some elbows but Takaoka isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Round eight ends as time expires.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) That round goes to Takaoka, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Abukara winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 9

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 9 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 9 - 04:47) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 9 - 04:47) Takaoka is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 9 - 04:47) Abukara doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 9 - 04:21) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 04:21) Takaoka hits a left hand.

(Rd 9 - 04:21) Abukara is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 9 - 04:10) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 9 - 04:10) Takaoka hits Abukara with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.

(Rd 9 - 03:53) Takaoka is trying to muscle Abukara up against the cage.

(Rd 9 - 03:53) He does so and now has Abukara pinned to the cage.

(Rd 9 - 03:36) Takaoka uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 9 - 03:23) Takaoka pins Abukara up against the cage and stomps down hard on his foot.

(Rd 9 - 03:15) Abukara is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 9 - 03:00) Takaoka stomps down on his opponent's foot.

(Rd 9 - 02:46) Takaoka catches Abukara with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 9 - 02:37) Takaoka catches Abukara with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 9 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 9 - 02:30) Takaoka hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 9 - 02:19) Abukara takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 9 - 02:08) Takaoka scores with an glancing elbow strike from the clinch.

(Rd 9 - 01:56) Takaoka uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 9 - 01:43) With the fight having been stuck against the cage for a lengthy period of time, the referee restarts them back in the center.

(Rd 9 - 01:34) They engage in the center.

(Rd 9 - 01:34) Abukara is off target with a left jab but lands a right hook.

(Rd 9 - 01:34) Takaoka lands a one-two.

(Rd 9 - 01:12) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 9 - 01:12) Abukara dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 9 - 00:55) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 9 - 00:55) They come together and strike.

(Rd 9 - 00:55) Abukara hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 9 - 00:55) Takaoka uses a left jab but has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 9 - 00:40) The fighters, both of whom look very tired, fall into a ragged clinch.

(Rd 9 - 00:40) Takaoka is looking to muscle Abukara back against the cage.

(Rd 9 - 00:40) Abukara ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 9 - 00:21) Takaoka hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 9 - 00:07) Abukara takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Takaoka.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges' scores are now being announced.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The judges give 88-83 (Reginald Wodehouse), 88-83 (Johnny Beerbohm) and 89-82 (Edward Wilde).

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Making Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 9 - 00:00) Into the quarter finals of the CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament tournament goes Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka.

 

 

Official Result: Tomoji 'HULK' Takaoka defeats Taroemon Abukara (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Tomoji Takaoka thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Tomoji Takaoka proved to be a charismatic interviewee.

 

 

Attendance: 1,233

Gate Reciepts: $151,659

Sponsorship: $41,170

Ad Revenue: $1,427,127

Merchandise: $6,111

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $92,193)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Tomoji Takaoka            $16,790      Taroemon Abukara         $4,286
Teddy Glossop             $4,287       Ali Shivari              $3,530
Sebastian Cyr             $202         Eric Coleman             $2,067
Jutaro Honma              $19,110      Kel Ryan                 $13,404      FotN: Both: $10,000
                                                                             KotN: Honma: $5,000
Hanley Polter             $5,179       Gunnar Rasmussen         $1,679
Matas Fialkowska          $2,743       Zachary Nobell           $3,404
Marmaduke Chuffnell       $2,928       Bahman Baboumian         $167
Renato                    $9,465       Irwin Middleton          $2,952       SotN: Renato: $5,000

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $49,503

 

Profit: $1,475,363

 

Critical Rating: 70%

Commercial Rating: 73%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              -1.0%             55.5% (Mid Level National)
USA                 -0.8%             56.4% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +1.2%             22.6% (Low Level National)
Europe              +1.0%             28.3% (Low Level National)
Australia           +1.2%             12.9% (Low Level National)
Japan               +3.2%             53.6% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +1.2%             25.6% (Low Level National)
Russia              +0.9%             7.2% (Low Level National)
Mexico              +1.0%             21.9% (Low Level National)
South America       -0.4%             42.8% (Mid Level National)
Central America     +0.9%             8.5% (Low Level National)
Africa              +1.0%             5.0% (Low Level National)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 123, and all fighters tested clean.

- Renato sustained a broken nose during his victory over Irwin Middleton and will miss a week of training. This should not affect his ability to continue in the tournament.

- Eric Coleman sustained a broken nose during his loss to Sebastian Cyr and will miss a week of training.

- CTC Heavyweight fighter Giovanni de Matos is now training with Team Symphony. He will be training there tomorrow, and expects that the team will be his long-term base of operations. He wanted to join the team because of their boxing coaching.

- CTC Heavyweight fighter Pai Cheng has left Dojo of Zui Quan following his knock out loss to Kanezane Fujii. He will be looking for new training elsewhere as he feels he needs a different approach.

- CTC Womens Featherweight fighter Hanako Shimizu has left Flying Daggers following her TKO loss to Temperance McCoy. The loss left her feeling like she had to shake up her training.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

XCC: Hebert vs. Aaronson (Saturday, Week 2, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Coltrane Aaronson Won The XCC Lightweight Title

Fight of the Night: Derall Durand vs. Norice Simard

KO of the Night: Chuck Brown (vs. Kenny Magilton)

Submission of the Night: Charles Stiles (vs. Bosco Curbeam)

Performance Bonus: Derall Durand vs. Norice Simard

 

BCF: Kuqi vs. Singh (Saturday, Week 2, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Roope Kuqi Won The BCF Heavyweight Title

Fight of the Night: Roope Kuqi vs. Jesse Singh

KO of the Night: Mathieu Aumont (vs. Henry Hooper)

Submission of the Night: Aston Merryman (vs. Terry Bull)

 

WEFF 30: Dube vs. Lachance (Saturday, Week 2, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Lace Lachance Won The WEFF Bantamweight Title

Fight of the Night: Francille Lapointe vs. Fauna Belanger

KO of the Night: Lace Lachance (vs. Bernadette Dube)

Submission of the Night: Francille Lapointe (vs. Fauna Belanger)

 

Canadian Large Local Show (Sunday, Week 2, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Gustavo Spagnol vs. Matti Kurri

KO of the Night: Keith Plaice (vs. Timothy McNally)

Submission of the Night: Filip Hristov (vs. Phil Ball)

 

 

American Large Local Show (Monday, Week 3, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Clint Royle vs. Saul Cervantes

KO of the Night: Osmosis Benn (vs. Randall Horn)

Submission of the Night: Clint Royle (vs. Saul Cervantes)

 

South American Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 3, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Procopio Golias vs. Valdo Calamari

KO of the Night: Guilherme de Barros (vs. Raul Piexoto)

Submission of the Night: Procopio Golias (vs. Valdo Calamari)

 

Asian Large Local Show (Thursday, Week 3, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Chico Feijo vs. Min-Soo Sik

KO of the Night: Cesar Granda (vs. Egidijus Fomenka)

Submission of the Night: Bhumibol Ektawatkul (vs. Milenko Rudonja)

Performance Bonus: Bae Yoon vs. Marcio do Amor Lima

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Sebastian Cyr vs. Marmaduke Chuffnell

Renato vs. Hanley Polter

Matas Fialkowska vs. Jutaro Honma

Teddy Glossop vs. Tomoji Takaoka

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Friday, Week 3, September 2003

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (27-9, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #26, Underdog: +250) vs. Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (18-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #10, Favorite: -300)

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 attacks. His memorable look will do nothing to hurt his career as well. He won by Unanimous Decision over Gideon Navarro in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Tyler Lass in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fifth round TKO over Gabriel Gallego in the fourth round of the tournament. Bobby Brubaker is a Canadian taekwondo expert, who is a dangerous Welterweight competitor who, based upon the amount of knock outs he has achieved, appears to have dynamite in his left hand. He won by second round knock out over Guy Moss in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Evgeni Medtner in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round TKO over Diego Arteta in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Julio Regueiro vs. Templeton Crumb in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (28-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #2, Favorite: -200) vs. Templeton "The Body" Crumb (25-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Underdog: +200)

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. He won by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Mily Golovanov in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Roger Quince in the third round of the tournament, before winning by nine-round Unanimous Decision over David Allen in the fourth round of the tournament. Templeton Crumb is an ultra-tough South African fighter, who was quite successful as an amateur 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 people over time. He won by second round TKO over Craig Hulme in the second round of the tournament, then won by second round TKO over Kichisaburo Morri in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Fukusaburo Hirano in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Simon Vine vs. Bobby Brubaker in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (28-10, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +230) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (19-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #22, Favorite: -300)

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 opponents up from the clinch. He won by first round submission over Wyatt Ashur in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Chojiro Goto in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round submission over Dale Burke in the fourth round of the tournament. Alan Kendall is a consistent and versatile performer who always brings a tough challenge, 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 master of none, and so is vulnerable to fighters who are excellent in a specific discipline. He won by fourth round submission over Hoburn Pallisades in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Chikafusa Abukara in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round TKO over Yevgeni Sipatov in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Manuel Silva vs. Evan Gardner in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (22-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #3, Favorite: -210) vs. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (13-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #179, Underdog: +160)

Manuel Silva became a national champion in Muay Thai and a black belt in BJJ before he'd even reached his 21st birthday, it is clear that Manuel Silva 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 everything in his path, and many feel that he is destined to be one of the all-time greats. He won by first round knock out over Houston George in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Stian Agdestein in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Fisher Kaye in the fourth round of the tournament. 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 first round TKO over Domingo de Vivanco in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Rufus Stephens in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Eiji Masuko in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Jack Humphreys vs. Alan Kendall in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (21-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #28, Favorite: -830) vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior (8-3-1NC, 3-0-1NC CTC, Tournament Seed: #204, Underdog: +660)

Nathan Chambers is one of the biggest heels in MMA, whose big mouth and cocky persona have made him one of the most well known fighters in America. A fantastic athlete who is a master at 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. He won by nine-round Unanimous Decision over Danny Rowan in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round TKO over Konosuke Shirahata in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Martin Cupples in the fourth round of the tournament. Hamilton Fonseca Junior is a solid striker, a Muay Thai specialist who can gives 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 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, then lost by Unanimous Decision to Darin Blood in the third round of the tournament, but was allowed to continue in the bracket when Blood failed a drug test, before winning by 38 second TKO over Josh Aldarisio in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Ichisake Miyagi vs. Bussho Maruyama in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (32-3, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -910) vs. Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr (12-1, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +720)

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. He won by third round knock out over Phil Ball in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Walter May in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Jonathan Huang in the fourth 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 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, then won by Split Decision over David Webb in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Garth Neill in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Rich Robinson vs. Vikram Sithalayan in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (30-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -500) vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (11-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #45, 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 won by fourth round TKO over Michihiro Kodera in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Jayden Karp in the third round of the tournament, before winning by third round knock out over Will Kane in the fourth 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 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 third round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over Mills Mullally in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Jens Halle in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Nathan Chambers vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (12-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #153, Underdog: +240) vs. Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (22-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #24, Favorite: -310)

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, then won by third round submission over Konstantinos Chorophas in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Chew Chua in the fourth round of the tournament. Vikram Sithalayan is Pakistan's premier MMA competitor, and has become very successful thanks to his seemingly inexhaustable 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 of places. He won by first round submission over Ronaldo Roncatto in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Bruno Epps in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Ikku Funaki in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Felix Mattherson Jr in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Simon Vine (170 lbs) vs. Bobby Brubaker (170 lbs)

Julio Regueiro (170 lbs) vs. Templeton Crumb (170 lbs)

Jack Humphreys (170 lbs) vs. Alan Kendall (170 lbs)

Manuel Silva (170 lbs) vs. Evan Gardner (170 lbs)

Nathan Chambers (170 lbs) vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior (170 lbs)

Noach Van Der Capellen (170 lbs) vs. Felix Mattherson Jr (170 lbs)

Ichisake Miyagi (170 lbs) vs. Bussho Maruyama (170 lbs)

Rich Robinson (170 lbs) vs. Vikram Sithalayan (170 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 125 Full Fight Card

WW: Simon Vine vs. Bobby Brubaker

WW: Julio Regueiro vs. Templeton Crumb

WW: Jack Humphreys vs. Alan Kendall

WW: Manuel Silva vs. Evan Gardner

WW: Nathan Chambers vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior

WW: Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Felix Mattherson Jr

WW: Ichisake Miyagi vs. Bussho Maruyama

WW: Rich Robinson vs. Vikram Sithalayan

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Friday, Week 3, September 2003

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CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Rich "Hard Rain" Robinson (12-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Wood Buffalo, Alberta, Underdog: +240) vs. Vikram "Punishment" Sithalayan (22-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Islamabad, Pakistan, Favorite: -310)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson battling Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Gregory C. James, Reginald Wodehouse, and Edward Wilde.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) About to fight in front of a home crowd, Robinson unsurprisingly gets a loud ovation from the crowd as he makes his entrance.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Moving in fast, Robinson wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Robinson is looking to muscle Sithalayan back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:34) Robinson can't do it though, and Sithalayan gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Sithalayan attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Robinson on the ground.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Robinson blocks the takedown by grabbing the cage!

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Referee Stanley Wright spots that bit of cheating and gives a verbal warning!

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Dropping down, Sithalayan secures a leg and starts looking for a takedown. Robinson is left hopping on his other leg, trying to balance.

(Rd 1 - 04:04) Sithalayan twists Robinson down to the floor and manages to get side control!

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Sithalayan tries to ensnare Robinson in a kimura.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Robinson stops Sithalayan from applying it.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Sithalayan attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Robinson.

(Rd 1 - 03:24) Robinson fights off the kneebar attempt.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Sithalayan tries to lock Robinson in an arm triangle.

(Rd 1 - 02:44) Robinson defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Sithalayan attempts to grab a leg and kneebar Robinson.

(Rd 1 - 02:16) Robinson blocks it.

(Rd 1 - 01:40) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) Sithalayan chooses to shoot in on Robinson.

(Rd 1 - 01:33) The takedown is unsuccessful, Robinson sprawled well to block it and manages to push Sithalayan down so that he is on his hands and knees.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Robinson prepares to throw a knee strike, but can't keep control of Sithalayan who is able to spring back up.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Sithalayan chooses to shoot in on Robinson.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Robinson partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Sithalayan has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Sithalayan uses the position to drive Robinson up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Smothered against the cage, Robinson cannot get free.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) 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 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Sithalayan, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) Robinson gets close enough to clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Using his wrestling skills, Robinson is trying to push Sithalayan up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:27) Sithalayan out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Sithalayan doesn't get it, Robinson blocked any attempt to move him.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) Sithalayan attempts to wrestle Robinson to the ground.

(Rd 2 - 03:55) It's unsuccessful, Robinson maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) Sithalayan separates from Robinson and we're back to a stand-off.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) Robinson shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:22) The takedown is successful, Sithalayan pulls guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) In guard, Robinson is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Sithalayan tries to sweep Robinson but can't do it.

(Rd 2 - 02:40) Robinson uses a shoulder smash to keep Sithalayan down.

(Rd 2 - 02:33) Robinson throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 2 - 02:12) Robinson blocks Sithalayan as he tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:56) Robinson smothers Sithalayan with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 2 - 01:16) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) There's a takedown attempt from Sithalayan.

(Rd 2 - 01:04) Sithalayan can't get past the sprawl of Robinson and gets pushed down onto his hands and knees instead.

(Rd 2 - 00:48) Robinson pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 2 - 00:37) Robinson fires away with punches but only a few actually find their way through.

(Rd 2 - 00:20) Robinson hits a knee to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Robinson fires away with punches and Sithalayan takes several shots that threaten to end the fight!

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Robinson, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Moving in fast, Robinson wrestles his way to a dominant position in the clinch.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Robinson tries to wrestle Sithalayan backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) Robinson can't do it though, and Sithalayan gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down.

(Rd 3 - 04:02) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 3 - 03:48) Sithalayan and Robinson break the grapple and are apart again, circling.

(Rd 3 - 03:29) Robinson gets close enough to clinch.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Using his wrestling skills, Robinson is trying to push Sithalayan up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:13) Robinson can't do it though, and ends up being out-wrestled in the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) Sithalayan looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Sithalayan tries to take Robinson down.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Robinson blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:23) Sithalayan gets out-wrestled and Robinson takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) Robinson is looking to muscle Sithalayan back against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) Sithalayan ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Robinson presses Sithalayan up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) They engage in a gruelling close-up battle of short strikes for thirty seconds or more.

(Rd 3 - 01:22) Robinson tries to smother Sithalayan against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) For the first time, Robinson is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 3 - 00:53) Robinson steps in and grapples with his opponent.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Robinson tries to wrestle Sithalayan backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:38) Robinson achieves it, pinning Sithalayan to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:27) Sithalayan wrestles back against Robinson, turning him enough so that he can escape away from the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:05) Stepping in, Robinson aggressively get a dominant clinch position.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Robinson.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Robinson is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:46) Robinson sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 4 - 04:46) The takedown is completed, Robinson gets side control from it.

(Rd 4 - 04:39) Robinson throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 4 - 04:09) Sithalayan tries to move to guard, but Robinson doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Robinson throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Robinson blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Robinson unloads with some right hands, but Sithalayan deals with them comfortably.

(Rd 4 - 03:08) Robinson blocks Sithalayan as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:50) Robinson pounds away with punches but can't quite land anything with any power.

(Rd 4 - 02:37) Sithalayan tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) For the first time, Sithalayan is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Robinson shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) The takedown is successful, Sithalayan pulls guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Sithalayan hasn't stopped a single takedown yet.

(Rd 4 - 02:00) Robinson fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 4 - 01:33) Reaching for a leg, Sithalayan seems to be looking for a sweep variation.

(Rd 4 - 01:33) Robinson blocks the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) Sithalayan is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Robinson off of him.

(Rd 4 - 00:27) The clock runs down as Sithalayan is being smothered against the ground by Robinson.

(Rd 4 - 00:03) Robinson hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Sithalayan.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Not much happened in that round, hopefully the fighters will pick up the pace a bit when we restart.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Robinson, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Sithalayan is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 04:49) Sithalayan looked like he was about to shoot, but Robinson stepped in fast and started a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Robinson is looking to muscle Sithalayan back against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Robinson manages it and controls Sithalayan up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:20) Robinson tries to keep him up against the cage, but Sithalayan works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 04:02) Sithalayan looked like he was about to shoot, but Robinson stepped in fast and started a clinch.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Robinson tries to wrestle Sithalayan backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:44) Sithalayan ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:32) Robinson tries to maintain control, but Sithalayan wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Robinson, who looks drained, comes forward looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 03:04) Sithalayan cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 02:52) Robinson throws a few relatively weak right hands.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) Robinson throws several small strikes at Sithalayan, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) Sithalayan grabs one of his opponent's legs and looks to be attempting a sweep of some kind.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) Robinson blocks the sweep attempt.

(Rd 5 - 01:49) Robinson hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Sithalayan.

(Rd 5 - 01:43) For the moment Robinson is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Sithalayan grabs hold of a leg, seemingly intent on trying to sweep Robinson from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Robinson pulls his leg away and stops the sweep entirely.

(Rd 5 - 01:03) Referee Stanley Wright decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 5 - 01:03) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Robinson is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Robinson gets in close and clinches with Sithalayan.

(Rd 5 - 00:38) Robinson is trying to muscle Sithalayan up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:38) Sithalayan out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Clinched with Robinson, Sithalayan looks to try and take him down.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Robinson fights it as best he can, but ultimately ends up on his hands and knees with Sithalayan on top and facing him.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time expires on round five, and that is 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 ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 49-46 (Gregory C. James), 49-46 (Reginald Wodehouse) and 48-47 (Edward Wilde).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Rich 'Hard Rain' Robinson defeats Vikram 'Punishment' Sithalayan (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

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 FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Devil In Blue" Ichisake Miyagi (30-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Favorite: -500) vs. Bussho "Nurse Shark" Maruyama (11-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Kyoto, Japan, Underdog: +350)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi battles Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The 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) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The two fighters touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:51) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:44) Miyagi gets hold of Maruyama.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 04:08) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 1 - 03:56) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple.

(Rd 1 - 03:12) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 1 - 02:40) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) With no progress being made, the referee separates the two fighters.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Miyagi may have been aiming to get in close, but Maruyama aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:15) Maruyama throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 01:54) Maruyama throws a two-punch combo but Miyagi avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Miyagi looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Maruyama simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 01:31) Maruyama throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) It looked like we were about to see Miyagi try and get some grappling started, but Maruyama was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Maruyama connects with a jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) A tentative jab from Miyagi lands.

(Rd 1 - 00:53) Maruyama throws a punch but Miyagi was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Maruyama throws a punch but Miyagi was equal to it.

(Rd 1 - 00:26) Maruyama throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Miyagi may have been aiming to get in close, but Maruyama aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Maruyama uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(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 Miyagi, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Maruyama throws two quick punches but doesn't hit with either.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Miyagi aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 04:24) With a clear opportunity, Miyagi is able to move in fast and clinch with Maruyama.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Miyagi is trying to muscle Maruyama up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Miyagi does it, Maruyama is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Maruyama gets caught with a knee to the inside of the thigh.

(Rd 2 - 03:45) Miyagi uses dirty boxing to punish Maruyama while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:34) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 2 - 03:21) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 2 - 03:09) Miyagi tries to throw a knee but Maruyama uses wrestling to prevent it.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Maruyama is controlled up against the cage and takes an elbow to the face from the clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Miyagi pins Maruyama up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:27) Maruyama is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Miyagi goes for a knee to the thigh but Maruyama wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:53) Maruyama can't connect with a jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 2 - 01:43) Miyagi is able to grab Maruyama.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple.

(Rd 2 - 01:20) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 2 - 00:49) Maruyama smothers Miyagi when he tries to use some dirty boxing, and gains the upper hand in the grapple as a result.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) Maruyama tries to take Miyagi down.

(Rd 2 - 00:30) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) Maruyama pounds away with elbow strikes but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyagi, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Miyagi.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Miyagi comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 3 - 04:25) Maruyama throws a one-two, but Miyagi was equal to it.

(Rd 3 - 04:15) With a clear opportunity, Miyagi is able to move in fast and clinch with Maruyama.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) Miyagi looks to get some strikes in, but Maruyama seizes the chance and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) Maruyama looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 3 - 03:45) The takedown is successful and he gets side control too.

(Rd 3 - 03:31) Maruyama throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 3 - 03:02) Miyagi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 3 - 02:51) In side control, Maruyama throws a couple of punches designed to keep Miyagi guessing.

(Rd 3 - 02:29) Miyagi tries to move to guard, but Maruyama doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 02:17) Maruyama throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 3 - 01:47) Maruyama throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 3 - 01:28) Maruyama blocks Miyagi as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:08) Maruyama throws a few right hands, but is mainly trying to catch his breath.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Maruyama attempts to arm triangle Miyagi from side control.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Miyagi fights off the arm triangle attempt.

(Rd 3 - 00:10) Miyagi tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Maruyama took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Miyagi ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Maruyama confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Miyagi had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:54) Maruyama throws a two-punch combo but Miyagi avoids both.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) Miyagi steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 4 - 04:32) Maruyama can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Miyagi is able to grab Maruyama.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) From the grapple, Miyagi tries to work in some close-range strikes, but Maruyama is alert and smothers them quickly.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 03:47) Miyagi hits Maruyama with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 03:30) Miyagi uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Maruyama as they grapple.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 4 - 02:59) Miyagi hits Maruyama with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 02:41) Maruyama tries to wriggle free, but Miyagi controls him well and gets in a few close-range punches too.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) Maruyama gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Miyagi uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 4 - 02:11) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Miyagi looks to get some strikes in, but Maruyama seizes the chance and wrestles his way into control of the grapple.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) Taking a few gulps of breath, Miyagi is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Maruyama is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 4 - 01:26) Maruyama connects with a jab, but Miyagi avoids a big right.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Miyagi comes in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Maruyama almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Miyagi has hold of one leg.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Miyagi drives Maruyama up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:56) Maruyama gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 00:43) Miyagi hits Maruyama, who is pressed up against the cage, with a nice short uppercut.

(Rd 4 - 00:24) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 00:05) Miyagi pins Maruyama up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Miyagi, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Maruyama really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Several red marks around his ribs show that Maruyama has taken some heavy shots to the body tonight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Our last round, round five, begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:46) A one-two from Maruyama fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 04:35) Miyagi gets hold of Maruyama, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 5 - 04:26) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) Miyagi is trying to push Maruyama so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:11) Miyagi does it, Maruyama is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Maruyama is trapped against the cage and Miyagi punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 03:39) Maruyama is looking really tired.

(Rd 5 - 03:39) Miyagi catches Maruyama with a knee strike to the thigh.

(Rd 5 - 03:31) Miyagi uses dirty boxing to punish Maruyama while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:17) Maruyama gets caught with a knee to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 03:05) Maruyama is trapped against the cage and Miyagi punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 02:50) Miyagi catches Maruyama with an elbow to the face from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) Maruyama is trapped against the cage and Miyagi hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Miyagi smothers Maruyama against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 5 - 02:10) Maruyama takes a knee strike just above the hip.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) Miyagi attempts to throw an elbow, but Maruyama tightens the clinch.

(Rd 5 - 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 5 - 01:38) Miyagi is starting to have to push himself now, and his corner respond by urging him on a little louder.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) The two fighters clinch.

(Rd 5 - 01:25) Miyagi seems to get the advantage.

(Rd 5 - 01:17) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama.

(Rd 5 - 01:03) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) We move into the final sixty seconds of this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 00:33) Miyagi uses some dirty boxing as he grapples with Maruyama.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Miyagi hits Maruyama with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) That round goes to Miyagi, 10-9 on my card.

(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) The winner, by unanimous decision, is 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Devil In Blue' Ichisake Miyagi defeats Bussho 'Nurse Shark' Maruyama (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

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. He is asked who he'd like to fight next, and he answers that he still wants Noach Van Der Capellen and that "I'm not going anywhere, I'll keep asking until he faces me or quits".

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Super Animal" Noach Van Der Capellen (32-3, 3-0 CTC, From: Rotterdam, Netherlands, Favorite: -910) vs. Felix "Kick Ass" Mattherson Jr (12-1, 4-0 CTC, From: Puerto Rico, Underdog: +720)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner moves on to the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Kyle Crisp.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Mattherson finds a good angle and lands a nice one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Van Der Capellen hits a jab but fails on a hook attempt to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Mattherson hits a jab but misses with a low kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Van Der Capellen uses a left jab and also hits a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Van Der Capellen comes up short on a body kick and Mattherson moves in with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:47) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:36) Glaring at Mattherson, Van Der Capellen motions for him to come on and attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Mattherson sees a telegraphed spinning back kick coming and is able to counter with a jab and a right hook that is avoided at the last second.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Mattherson is off-target with a jab but hits a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:04) Van Der Capellen hits a jab and also lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Van Der Capellen moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Mattherson looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Van Der Capellen simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 02:48) Van Der Capellen connects with a nice jab and then lands a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Van Der Capellen comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Mattherson lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 02:27) Van Der Capellen comes in fast with four quick punches, landing two of them, and then he lands a hard low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) They engage in the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:52) Mattherson misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Van Der Capellen attacks with a quick left jab and a body kick that misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:27) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) Mattherson is limping a little bit.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Van Der Capellen steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Mattherson lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Van Der Capellen connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a crunching leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 00:45) Mattherson has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(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 Van Der Capellen, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Van Der Capellen 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 Mattherson can do enough to take this fight.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) There's a brief exchange of fire but neither fighter lands.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Van Der Capellen can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Mattherson throws two quick punches but Van Der Capellen has good movement and avoids them.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Mattherson hits a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:29) Van Der Capellen scores with four punches out of a sudden flurry and then lands a spin kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:12) Mattherson has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Mattherson misses a right hook and gets countered with a quick left jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 2 - 03:57) Mattherson backs off and covers up...he is dazed! Van Der Capellen comes forward, he knows that this is a chance for victory! Mattherson is trapped against the cage with nowhere to go!

(Rd 2 - 03:57) Mattherson gets caught with a flying knee! He blocked some of it though, and doesn't get knocked down.

(Rd 2 - 03:46) Van Der Capellen smashes Mattherson with a big right hand through the guard! Mattherson can do nothing but try and cover up!

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Van Der Capellen moves in for the kill and lands a big right hand around the guard! Mattherson is rocked again!

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Referee Kyle Crisp has no option but to leap in and stop the fight, Mattherson was slumped against the cage and just getting pounded on!

(Rd 2 - 03:38) That's poor refereeing in my opinion, the official should have gotten in there and stopped the bout faster.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Noach Van Der Capellen takes the victory by way of TKO!

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Noach Van Der Capellen has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Super Animal' Noach Van Der Capellen defeats Felix 'Kick Ass' Mattherson Jr (TKO (Strikes) in 1:27 of round 2). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Noach Van Der Capellen gives a name-check to everyone at Mantas Andreyev Fighting, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He takes the microphone and once again calls out Julio Regueiro, repeating his claims that "he is scared to fight me because he knows that I'm better". There's no doubt that Noach Van Der Capellen benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Black Superman" Nathan Chambers (21-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Tacoma, Washington, Favorite: -830) vs. Hamilton Fonseca Junior (8-3-1NC, 3-0-1NC CTC, From: Curitiba, Brazil, Underdog: +660)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers taking on Hamilton Fonseca Junior.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Ian Rivers, Stewart Morecambe, and Gregory C. James.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Chambers may have weighed in the same as Hamilton yesterday, but he clearly has a significant size advantage now.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) A jab is wide from Hamilton, but then he hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 04:37) Hamilton lands a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:15) A jab is wide from Hamilton, but then he hits Chambers with a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 03:55) Hamilton uses a right jab, but a big left to the body fails to find the target.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Without taking too much damage, Chambers is able to clinch with Hamilton.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Chambers hits Hamilton with some short strikes to the side of the head while grappling.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Chambers tries to wrestle Hamilton backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Hamilton ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Chambers presses Hamilton into the cage, forcing him to carry all of his weight.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:04) Chambers tries to use some dirty boxing, but Hamilton uses wrestling to nullify any potential damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:48) Hamilton is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) It isn't a pretty tactic, but Chambers is wearing Hamilton down by keeping him trapped up against the cage and forcing him to carry a lot of weight.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:38) With no progress being made, the referee separates them.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Hamilton hits a right jab and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Hamilton fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a spinning back kick to the chest.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) There's a takedown attempt from Chambers.

(Rd 1 - 00:02) The takedown is successful, Hamilton pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Chambers.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Chambers, the heavy favourite, has stamped his authority on the fight in that first round.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:51) Hamilton fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits Chambers with a powerful leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Hamilton uses a right jab, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:19) Chambers seizes the chance and grabs Hamilton into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 04:11) Hamilton gets caught with a knee strike to the body as they grapple.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) Chambers is looking to muscle Hamilton back against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:54) He does so and now has Hamilton pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) Unable to break free, Hamilton is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:38) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:25) Hamilton uses his wrestling skills to prevent Chambers from attacking with dirty boxing.

(Rd 2 - 02:09) Although pressed against the cage, Hamilton still hits a few small punches to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 01:57) Having been stuck against the cage for a while without any progress, referee Stanley Wright brings them back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:51) Hamilton can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) Chambers seizes the chance and grabs Hamilton into a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) Chambers is trying to muscle Hamilton up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) Chambers does it, Hamilton is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:26) Showing his ability to control opponents, Chambers simply smothers Hamilton against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:26) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Chambers tries to keep him up against the cage, but Hamilton works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 00:17) Hamilton lands a right hand and then hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 2 - 00:01) There's a takedown attempt from Chambers, who set it up well.

(Rd 2 - 00:01) The takedown is successful, it's a single leg that leaves Hamilton pulling guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:01) That's his second takedown of the fight.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Round two ends as time expires.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chambers, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Chambers up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 3 - 04:55) Chambers steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 3 - 04:55) A jab hits home from Hamilton and then he catches Chambers with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Hamilton looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:37) Hamilton comes in with a flurry of three quick punches, landing all of them, and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) There's a takedown attempt from Chambers, who set it up well.

(Rd 3 - 04:11) Chambers gets a single leg takedown! Hamilton pulls guard off it.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Chambers attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 04:03) Hamilton can't fend off the effort, and can only stop Chambers at half guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) In half guard, Chambers begins working to get side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:27) He passes but loses his control momentarily and a scramble begins.

(Rd 3 - 03:15) Chambers manages to come out on top, with Hamilton pulling half guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Chambers attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:58) Chambers passes to side control, but doesn't have time to secure the position before Hamilton starts scrambling.

(Rd 3 - 02:44) The scramble sees Hamilton up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) Chambers smothers Hamilton up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:24) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) Hamilton is trapped against the cage and Chambers hits him with a short left uppercut.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Hamilton is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:26) Sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 3 - 00:18) With the fighters having been stuck against the cage for quite a while, referee Stanley Wright brings them back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) Hamilton comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:03) A jab is wide from Hamilton, but then he hits Chambers with a leg kick.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three ends as time expires.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Chambers, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Hamilton 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

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:45) Chambers shoots in hard and fast on Hamilton.

(Rd 4 - 04:45) He gets a big takedown and he ends up in half guard.

(Rd 4 - 04:34) Chambers keeps Hamilton guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Chambers starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Hamilton tries to counter the pass attempt, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 4 - 04:00) Chambers ends up in half guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) Chambers tries to pass the half guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:44) Getting his leg free with ease, he gets to side control.

(Rd 4 - 03:09) In side control, Chambers throws a couple of punches designed to keep Hamilton guessing.

(Rd 4 - 02:51) Hamilton tries to move to guard, but Chambers doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 02:32) Chambers fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 4 - 02:15) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:57) Chambers pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 4 - 01:38) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:24) Chambers pounds away with rights, but Hamilton covers up and only a couple manage to get through.

(Rd 4 - 01:07) Chambers blocks Hamilton as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 4 - 00:55) Chambers pounds away with right hands, but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:42) Hamilton tries to pull guard on Chambers but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:25) Chambers pounds away on Hamilton, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(Rd 4 - 00:10) Chambers blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Chambers took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Hamilton is in deep trouble with only one round remaining - I think he needs a finish or he will lose this fight.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Chambers comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:52) Hamilton lands a right jab, but Chambers evades a big left punch.

(Rd 5 - 04:45) Without taking too much damage, Chambers is able to clinch with Hamilton.

(Rd 5 - 04:38) Chambers uses dirty boxing and gets in a few crisp punches on Hamilton as they grapple.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) Chambers is trying to push Hamilton so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:27) Hamilton ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:14) Showing his ability to control opponents, Chambers simply smothers Hamilton against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 04:14) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 5 - 03:00) Hamilton is trapped up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 03:00) The next minute or so sees them engage in close-quarters dirty boxing.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) The referee thinks there has been too little progress, and brings the two fighters back to the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) Chambers is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 5 - 01:58) For the first time, Hamilton is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Hamilton initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Chambers tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) A jab lands from Hamilton but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Chambers clinches; he is breathing hard and may need a moment to recover.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Chambers attempts to wrestle Hamilton to the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) It doesn't work, Hamilton defended against it well.

(Rd 5 - 01:23) Chambers hits Hamilton with a big knee strike to the body from the grapple.

(Rd 5 - 01:09) Chambers tries to use his dirty boxing skills, but Hamilton uses wrestling to smother the attacks.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Chambers tries to wrestle Hamilton backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Hamilton doesn't let himself be driven back though, and gains a dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) Hamilton tries to lock his legs around the waist of Chambers, wanting to pull him down to the floor.

(Rd 5 - 00:31) He achieves it, Chambers is now on the ground in his guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:18) Hamilton tries to ensnare an arm.

(Rd 5 - 00:18) Hamilton cannot secure the arm.

(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 Chambers.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The ring announcer is now giving the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges have scored it 50-45 (Ian Rivers), 48-47 (Stewart Morecambe) and 50-45 (Gregory C. James).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Making 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers the winner by unanimous decision!

 

 

Official Result: 'Black Superman' Nathan Chambers defeats Hamilton Fonseca Junior (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Nathan Chambers thanks all of his sponsors for backing him and then also thanks his family, friends, and supporters. Nathan Chambers says that he is having an after show winner's party at a local club and invites everyone to drop in. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Manuel "The Prodigy" Silva (22-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Bahia, Brazil, Favorite: -210) vs. Evan "G-Man" Gardner (13-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Underdog: +160)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva takes on Evan 'G-Man' Gardner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Stanley Wright will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Gardner looks significantly bigger than Silva 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 - 04:52) Gardner shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) The takedown is completed, Silva is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:42) The clock runs down as Silva is being smothered against the ground by Gardner.

(Rd 1 - 04:10) Gardner looks to pass guard and get side control.

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

(Rd 1 - 03:59) The scramble ends with Gardner grabbing Silva and getting a waist lock, gaining back control.

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Grappling from behind, Gardner suddenly goes for a german suplex!

(Rd 1 - 03:42) Gardner doesn't find it easy, but he does eventually hoist Silva up and drive him into the mat!

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Gardner winds up on top of a turtled up Silva, who had unwisely tried to roll away after the impact.

(Rd 1 - 03:30) Gardner pounds away on Silva but doesn't do much damage.

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Gardner pounds away with punches but does minimal damage.

(Rd 1 - 02:51) Gardner pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Silva.

(Rd 1 - 02:33) Gardner is too slow to stop Silva starting to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) Gardner ends up having to pull guard, losing out in the scramble.

(Rd 1 - 02:03) Silva tries to pound on Gardner, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Gardner throws out some punches, but Silva leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Silva begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Gardner allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 1 - 01:14) Silva manages to come out on top with side control.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Silva uses side control to hold Gardner down, and looks for a knee strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:01) Silva is off balance as a result, and Gardner pulls away and tries to scramble for position!

(Rd 1 - 00:36) The scramble leaves Gardner on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:19) Silva fires away with punches, but Gardner doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) Gardner bursts into life and tries to scramble into a better position.

(Rd 1 - 00:05) He may regret that choice, as it gives Silva the perfect opportunity to come over the top and get side control.

(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 Gardner, but only a 10-9.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Silva goes for a high kick but misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:13) Gardner has a right hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Silva stalks forward, pressuring Gardner.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Gardner tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 03:59) Silva can't hit a set-up right jab, but then he hits a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:44) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter gives or takes any real damage.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Silva comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Gardner misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Gardner falls for a clever feint.

(Rd 2 - 02:52) Silva uses a right jab but Gardner avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Moving forward constantly, Silva is pressuring Gardner.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) Silva steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 2 - 02:34) A jab lands from Silva but finds nothing but air with a big left.

(Rd 2 - 02:29) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Gardner uses great movement to set up a takedown attempt.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Gardner gets hold of a leg but Silva remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 2 - 02:17) Unable to complete the takedown, Gardner instead pushes Silva up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:02) Gardner hits a knee strike to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 01:48) Gardner pins Silva up against the cage and uses dirty boxing to inflict some damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Gardner smothers Silva against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:28) Silva looks to have been cut under his eye.

(Rd 2 - 01:14) Gardner catches Silva with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) Silva uses his wrestling skills to prevent Gardner from throwing any elbow strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) Although pressed against the cage, Silva still hits a few small punches to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Gardner smothers Silva against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 2 - 00:21) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 2 - 00:09) A flurry of four punches from Silva see two of them land and then hits Gardner with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Gardner, 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Gardner is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Silva.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) Round three begins!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Silva comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Gardner hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Silva throws a two-punch combo but Gardner avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Silva steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Gardner throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Silva feints, causing Gardner to move to one side and leave himself wide open.

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Silva lands a right jab but Gardner avoids the low kick that it set up.

(Rd 3 - 04:26) Silva can't connect with a jab, but then hits Gardner with a body kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Silva comes forward.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Gardner hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Silva can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a fantastic left cross!

(Rd 3 - 04:14) Gardner is knocked down!

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Without hesitation, Silva goes to finish Gardner off with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 3 - 04:09) Silva can't get there fast enough though, Gardner is already back up.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Silva is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 03:43) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Silva confidently moves in closer, looking to throw some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Gardner, backing off, hits a weak right hand.

(Rd 3 - 03:10) Silva hits a right jab and then lands a left hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Silva comes forward and the two fighters start trading blows.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Gardner misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) A jab is wide from Silva, but then he hits Gardner with a left to the side of the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 02:46) The two fighters come together and strike but it's really tentative and nothing comes of it.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) Silva connects with two right hands and then scores with a left cross that landed hard.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) Silva attacks with strikes. (Rd 3 - 01:43) Gardner lands two left hands in the exchange.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) A jab lands from Silva but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Silva moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gardner into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Gardner hits two left hands on the counter.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) A one-two from Silva fails to land.

(Rd 3 - 01:02) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) They stand and trade blows but neither can land anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 00:20) Silva hits a right jab and then catches Gardner with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:07) Silva fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Gardner with a left hook.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time runs out on round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Great round, very exciting.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Silva.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Gardner.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:53) The two fighters engage with strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Silva moves in on Gardner, preparing to throw.

(Rd 4 - 04:29) Silva throws a punch but Gardner was equal to it.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Silva moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Gardner into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Gardner manages a counter jab.

(Rd 4 - 04:19) Silva connects with a jab but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) Silva throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Gardner is equal to all of them.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Gardner moves in fast and clinches with Silva.

(Rd 4 - 03:51) Silva gets caught with a couple of nice short punches as Gardner uses his dirty boxing to inflict some punishment.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Gardner uses underhooks to gain solid control, and is looking for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:36) Gardner gets the takedown by using the underhooks for control and working a trip! He gets side control!

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Gardner tries to ensnare Silva in an armbar.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Silva fights off the armbar attempt.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Silva tries to pull guard on Gardner but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 4 - 02:42) Gardner throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) Gardner attempts a kimura.

(Rd 4 - 02:21) Silva blocks it.

(Rd 4 - 01:41) Silva tries to move to guard, but Gardner doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) Gardner looks to get a mount.

(Rd 4 - 01:22) He loses his control momentarily as he tries the mount and a scramble begins.

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Silva manages to come out on top, with Gardner pulling guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 4 - 00:58) Silva attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 4 - 00:58) Silva isn't able to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 4 - 00:20) Silva blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 4 - 00:07) Clearly worried by the submission threat, Silva keeps very tight to Gardner and peppers him with short strikes.

(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 Gardner.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Silva is going to lose this fight if it goes to the judges. He needs a finish in this final round.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:52) They come together and strike but neither fighter does any damage.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) A few deep breaths betray that Silva is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 5 - 04:28) For the first time, Gardner is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Silva comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Gardner throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:18) Silva fails to find a home for his jab, but then he catches Gardner with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:58) Gardner slips past a left hook attempt and attacks with a left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Silva forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Gardner manages a counter jab.

(Rd 5 - 03:35) Silva throws some strikes and a fast leg kick, but Gardner avoids them all.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) It's a stalemate as both fighters throw strikes but fail to land anything.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Silva is off target with a right jab and also doesn't connect with a left hand to the body.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Gardner doesn't connect with a brace of jabs and also can't hit a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 03:11) Breathing very hard, Silva is looking ragged.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Gardner counters a left hand with a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) From the looks of it, that shot may have smashed the jaw of Silva.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 02:43) Silva slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a right jab and a left cross that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 02:23) Gardner hits a left jab but has a right hook blocked. Silva hits a right jab but doesn't connect with a left hand to the body.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Silva forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Gardner hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 5 - 02:07) Silva misses all the strikes in a combo that ended with a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 01:44) Gardner scores with a jab and also scores with a great right hook. Silva hits a jab and also nails a left cross.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 01:21) Gardner slips past a left hook and counters with a right cross.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Silva forces an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Gardner hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 5 - 01:01) Silva can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) Silva lands a right jab but has a left hand taken on the gloves.

(Rd 5 - 00:40) Gardner doesn't connect with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) They engage in the center.

(Rd 5 - 00:16) Silva misses a left cross that leaves him open to the counter. Gardner attacks with a jab and a nice right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) From the looks of things, I don't think Silva has much energy left.

(Rd 5 - 00:04) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 00:04) Silva scores with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 00:04) Gardner is off target with a left jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I think Gardner 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 have given 49-46.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) So the winner, by unanimous decision, is Evan 'G-Man' Gardner!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Evan 'G-Man' Gardner moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Evan 'G-Man' Gardner defeats Manuel 'The Prodigy' Silva (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Evan Gardner gives a name-check to everyone at Impact MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Show Stopper" Jack Humphreys (28-10, 3-0 CTC, From: Mobile, Alabama, Underdog: +230) vs. Alan "Flash" Kendall (19-5, 3-0 CTC, From: Green Bay, Wisconsin, Favorite: -300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up, 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys against Alan 'Flash' Kendall.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight 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: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Humphreys doesn't touch gloves, drawing some heat from the crowd.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Kendall looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:55) Kendall throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Kendall comes in looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Humphreys hits a jab, but it had no power at all behind it.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Kendall uses a left jab, but misses with a right body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Humphreys clearly respects his opponent's striking as he is very wary about getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) Kendall lands a left hand and then hits Humphreys with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Humphreys, looking very tentative, pokes out a quick jab that hits.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) Kendall throws a punch but Humphreys avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Kendall moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 03:46) Kendall hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Humphreys warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 03:23) Kendall can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a hard low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 03:06) Kendall throws a wide hook to the body but Humphreys avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) A jab hits home from Kendall and then he hits Humphreys with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Kendall throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) Humphreys seizes the chance and grabs Kendall into a clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Humphreys is trying to push Kendall so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:11) Humphreys can't do it though, and Kendall gets a more dominant position in the grapple instead.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) Kendall looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 01:41) It doesn't work, Humphreys defended against it well.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Kendall tries to reap a leg with a sharp sweep in order to trip him to the floor.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) Humphreys blocks the attempt by keeping a solid base.

(Rd 1 - 01:02) Kendall seems to initiate a break, and the two fighters step apart.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Humphreys warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 1 - 00:37) Kendall uses a left jab, but Humphreys evades a big right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Humphreys may have been aiming to get in close, but Kendall aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Kendall hits a left jab and then lands a hard low kick to the legs.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Kendall acknowledges some instructions from his corner with a relaxed nod of the head.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Kendall took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Circling warily, Humphreys is looking for a chance to get close enough to grapple.

(Rd 2 - 04:52) Kendall hits a left jab and then scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) Humphreys had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) A jab is wide from Kendall, but then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) A strike has opened up a noticeable gash above the eye of Humphreys.

(Rd 2 - 04:22) Limping quite noticeably, Humphreys is definitely feeling the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Kendall can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Humphreys with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 2 - 04:14) Humphreys wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Kendall knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Humphreys, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Kendall pounds away with rights, a couple of heavy shots get through and rock Humphreys.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Kendall attempts to arm triangle Humphreys from side control.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Humphreys defends himself well and is in no danger.

(Rd 2 - 03:33) Humphreys takes the opportunity and manages to pull half guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:13) Kendall pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 02:57) Humphreys moves so that Kendall is now in full guard, not half guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) Kendall begins trying to pass guard and get a better position.

(Rd 2 - 02:38) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Humphreys starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:24) The scramble ends with Kendall grabbing Humphreys and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:07) Kendall uses dirty boxing to punish Humphreys while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Kendall tries dirty boxing, but Humphreys out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 2 - 01:30) Humphreys tries to keep him up against the cage, but Kendall works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Kendall is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 2 - 01:18) Humphreys has a definite limp from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Kendall steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) It looked like we were about to see Humphreys try and get some grappling started, but Kendall was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 2 - 01:13) Kendall connects with a jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:06) Humphreys limps pretty heavily as he circles around.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Humphreys warily circles, looking for the opening he needs to initiate some grappling.

(Rd 2 - 00:55) Kendall connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) With Humphreys bleeding, the referee pauses the fight so that the cut can be checked.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) The ringside doctor gives the wound a look, but quickly signals that it is not going to be a problem.

(Rd 2 - 00:46) Referee Leo Behan brings them to the center and we're back underway!

(Rd 2 - 00:32) Kendall can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Humphreys with a crunching right hook.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Humphreys appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Kendall took the initiative first.

(Rd 2 - 00:10) Kendall lands a left jab, but Humphreys evades a big right punch.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That round goes to Kendall, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Kendall up 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Kendall moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Kendall connects with a nice jab and then catches Humphreys with a stunning right hook!

(Rd 3 - 04:47) Humphreys is knocked down!

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Kendall moves in quickly, kneeling beside Humphreys and starting to hammer down with punches!

(Rd 3 - 04:36) Kendall fires away and manages to connect with two or three heavy shots that rock Humphreys!

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Kendall attempts the mount.

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Humphreys desperately tries to fight the mount, and they find themselves scrambling for position.

(Rd 3 - 04:10) The scramble ends with Kendall grabbing Humphreys and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:55) Kendall smothers Humphreys against the cage, then uses his dirty boxing skills to his advantage.

(Rd 3 - 03:40) Humphreys eats a short right uppercut that rocks him.

(Rd 3 - 03:28) Kendall tries dirty boxing, but Humphreys out-wrestles him and switches them around so that he is in the dominant position.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, Humphreys keeps Kendall stuck against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 03:09) Humphreys and Kendall remain up against the cage for the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) Humphreys smothers Kendall up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:04) The next minute or so sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) Kendall 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 - 01:11) Kendall can't hit a set-up left jab, but then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 01:01) A jab is wide from Kendall, but then he hits Humphreys with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Humphreys tries to cover up but is very clearly wobbling! Here comes Kendall, he knows that this is a chance to finish!

(Rd 3 - 00:57) Kendall lands a crunching head kick on Humphreys, who collapses! He's out cold!

(Rd 3 - 00:44) Alan 'Flash' Kendall takes the win by knock out!

(Rd 3 - 00:44) Alan Kendall books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Alan 'Flash' Kendall defeats 'The Show Stopper' Jack Humphreys (Knock Out (Kick) in 4:16 of round 3). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Alan Kendall gives a name-check to everyone at Strike Force, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He says that he has a lot of respect for Jack Humphreys and praises his toughness.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Spanish Silk" Julio Regueiro (28-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Madrid, Spain, Favorite: -200) vs. Templeton "The Body" Crumb (25-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Durban, South Africa, Underdog: +200)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro battles Templeton 'The Body' Crumb in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb steps into the pocket, avoiding a jab on the way.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb fools Regueiro with a feint.

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Crumb hits two right jabs and then he lands a big left hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Regueiro shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Crumb is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Regueiro seems to be trying to loosen the guard in an attempt to create a leglock opportunity.

(Rd 1 - 04:21) Crumb keeps his guard tight.

(Rd 1 - 03:53) For the moment Regueiro is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Regueiro attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Crumb keeps Regueiro in guard.

(Rd 1 - 02:46) Regueiro smothers Crumb with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 1 - 02:06) Referee Stanley Wright decides that there is a lack of progress being made and stands them back up.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Crumb comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Regueiro throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:01) Attacking with a quick flurry, Crumb lands three of five punches and then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Crumb steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Regueiro misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Crumb moves in behind three quick punches, all of them landing, and then he catches Regueiro with a crunching left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Crumb feints one way, throwing Regueiro off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 1 - 01:11) Crumb slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with two jabs that are followed by a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:54) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Crumb looks to pressure Regueiro, stepping into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Crumb fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Regueiro with a beauty of a straight left.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Crumb initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Regueiro fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 00:32) Crumb fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits a nice straight left that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Regueiro may have been setting up to shoot, but Crumb aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 00:15) Crumb can't connect with a jab, but then lands a left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Crumb, 10-9 on my card.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:46) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Crumb comes forward, walking down Regueiro.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) Regueiro manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:08) A flurry of five punches from Crumb see two of them land but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 2 - 03:42) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) Regueiro shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 03:14) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Crumb has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Regueiro tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) He finds himself unable to pass guard on this attempt.

(Rd 2 - 03:05) Crumb is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Regueiro. It's not pretty, but it is effective.

(Rd 2 - 01:07) Time slips away as Regueiro successfully keeps Crumb stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:43) Crumb is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Regueiro off of him.

(Rd 2 - 00:05) Time slips away as Regueiro successfully keeps Crumb stuck against the ground.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) That has to go down as a 10-9 round to Regueiro.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have them tied at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 3 - 05:00) And here we go, round three!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Attacking with a quick flurry, Crumb lands three of five punches but can't connect with a left to the body.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Regueiro shoots in, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) The takedown is completed, Crumb is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) Crumb is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Regueiro off of him.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Regueiro attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) He can't find a way past the guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:38) Crumb is defending with tenacity, he is doing everything possible to frustrate Regueiro. It's not pretty, but it is effective.

(Rd 3 - 02:40) Regueiro fires off some rights, but Crumb isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) Regueiro begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:27) He passes guard but can't secure side control as Crumb starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) Crumb leaves a leg in as they scramble, and Regueiro immediately tries to grab it.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) Crumb avoids the threat of a leg lock and ends up in guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:16) Regueiro may come to regret risking that leglock attempt.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Crumb hits a short, sharp shoulder smash to the face of Regueiro.

(Rd 3 - 01:43) Regueiro moves to rubber guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Regueiro tries a sweep from the rubber guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:29) Crumb gets swept onto his back, and Regueiro has full mount!

(Rd 3 - 01:18) Regueiro tries to pound on Crumb, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 3 - 00:59) Crumb tries to move Regueiro out of mount but can't.

(Rd 3 - 00:47) Regueiro fires off some rights, but Crumb isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 3 - 00:31) Crumb tries to sweep Regueiro out of mount but can't do it.

(Rd 3 - 00:08) Regueiro pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Regueiro.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have Regueiro ahead 29-28.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Stepping in, Crumb throws four quick punches, four of which land, and then scores with a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) It looks like Regueiro has been cut across the forehead by a strike.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Crumb steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Regueiro fires off a counter jab but doesn't connect.

(Rd 4 - 04:23) Crumb moves in behind four quick punches, three of them finding a home, but misses with a vicious left hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:03) For the first time, Crumb is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Regueiro hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Attacking with intent, Crumb scores with a flurry of four punches but his big left hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Crumb comes forward on the attack.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Regueiro tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) A quick flurry of four punches from Crumb sees all of them hit home but can't connect with a left to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:59) Crumb moves forward, constantly trying to pressure Regueiro into exchanging strikes.

(Rd 4 - 02:59) Regueiro fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 4 - 02:59) Crumb lands two of four quick punches but can't connect with a left to the body.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 4 - 02:25) They exchange strikes but nothing really gets through.

(Rd 4 - 02:10) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Crumb comes forward.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) Regueiro hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 4 - 01:29) A flurry of three punches from Crumb see three of them land and then he lands a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:02) A quick flurry of punches from Crumb sees three of four hit home but misses when he attempts to go to the body after.

(Rd 4 - 00:48) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Crumb is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Regueiro falls for a feint and is left vulnerable to attack.

(Rd 4 - 00:37) Crumb counters a right hand with a sequence of jabs that are followed by a hook attempt to the body that doesn't land.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) The clock is stopped as the referee wants to check the cut on Regueiro.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) The doctor checks the cut, but seems happy that it does not present too much of a problem.

(Rd 4 - 00:09) The referee signals for the fight to continue!

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think Crumb took that round, 10-9 on my score 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) There's the bell and the final round begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:51) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Crumb moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Crumb comes in fast with five quick punches, landing two of them, and then hits a crunching straight left to the jaw!

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Regueiro is knocked down by that shot!

(Rd 5 - 04:08) Crumb senses victory and starts to unload with punches!

(Rd 5 - 04:08) Crumb pounds away on Regueiro, who is getting destroyed by repeated heavy shots to the head!

(Rd 5 - 04:08) With Regueiro taking a beating, the referee has to stop the fight!

(Rd 5 - 03:52) The winner, by TKO; Templeton Crumb!

(Rd 5 - 03:52) Templeton Crumb has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Templeton 'The Body' Crumb defeats 'Spanish Silk' Julio Regueiro (TKO (Strikes) in 1:08 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Templeton Crumb gives a name-check to everyone from Euro Team Thunder, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Simon "Hell Boy" Vine (27-9, 3-0 CTC, From: Temagami, Ontario, Underdog: +250) vs. Bobby "All-Star" Brubaker (18-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Calgary, Alberta, Favorite: -300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

Quote

 

(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine battles Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker in the CTC Welterweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Stanley Wright.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Edward Wilde, Ian Rivers, and Stewart Morecambe.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's a roar from the crowd as Brubaker enters, he is from around here.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Brubaker goes to the body with a spin kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Vine lands a one-two.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Brubaker attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Vine throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Brubaker can't connect with a jab, but then he catches Vine with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 04:18) They stand and trade in the center of the cage but neither fighter can land a good shot.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Brubaker comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Vine hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:49) Brubaker connects with a nice jab and then he scores with a left cross.

(Rd 1 - 03:37) A jab is wide from Brubaker, but then he lands a violent roundhouse kick to the body!

(Rd 1 - 03:37) That blow knocks Vine to the ground!

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Brubaker knows that this is a golden opportunity and quickly pounces on Vine, looking to finish him off by raining down punches!

(Rd 1 - 03:31) Brubaker starts unloading with massive lefts and Vine is getting pasted!

(Rd 1 - 03:31) With Vine taking a beating, referee Stanley Wright has to stop the fight!

(Rd 1 - 03:17) By TKO, the winner is Bobby Brubaker!

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Bobby Brubaker advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Bobby 'All-Star' Brubaker defeats Simon 'Hell Boy' Vine (TKO (Strikes) in 1:43 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Bobby Brubaker praises his team at Strike Force, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Naming a local club, Bobby Brubaker invites everyone to his post-show winner's party to celebrate with him. There's no doubt about it that he knows how to talk with the best of them, his natural charisma shined here.

 

 

Attendance: 2,063

Gate Reciepts: $245,084

Sponsorship: $42,558

Ad Revenue: $3,154,650

Merchandise: $6,569

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $265,915)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Bobby Brubaker            $20,320      Simon Vine               $4,653
Templeton Crumb           $14,394      Julio Regueiro           $47,346      FotN: Both: $10,000
Alan Kendall              $11,224      Jack Humphreys           $12,794      KotN: Kendall: $5,000
Evan Gardner              $3,192       Manuel Silva             $37,476
Nathan Chambers           $49,794      Hamilton Fonseca Junior  $2,473
Noach Van Der Capellen    $7,872       Felix Mattherson Jr      $1,984
Ichisake Miyagi           $44,304      Bussho Maruyama          $1,984
Rich Robinson             $3,003       Vikram Sithalayan        $3,102

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $47,126

 

Profit: $3,126,812

 

Critical Rating: 73%

Commercial Rating: 87%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.5%             60.0% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +4.0%             60.4% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +3.6%             26.2% (Low Level National)
Europe              +2.8%             31.1% (Low Level National)
Australia           +2.5%             15.4% (Low Level National)
Japan               +3.6%             57.2% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.2%             27.8% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.5%             8.7% (Low Level National)
Mexico              +2.2%             24.1% (Low Level National)
South America       +3.2%             46.0% (Mid Level National)
Central America     +1.5%             10.0% (Low Level National)
Africa              +1.5%             6.5% (Low Level National)

 

 

News

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 124, and all fighters tested clean.

- Manuel Silva sustained a broken jaw during his loss to Evan Gardner, and will miss three weeks of training.

- CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Jutaro Honma is no longer training with Snake Temple. Despite enjoying a lot of success while with the team, the arrangement was always meant to be temporary, and there was never any consideration of making it a long-term alliance.

- CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Eric Coleman has left Bear Pit following his TKO loss to Sebastian Cyr. The loss left him feeling that he needed to look for new training methods, and a new environment to reinvigorate him.

- CTC Heavyweight fighter Jozef Jankowski has joined Euro Team Thunder as he prepares for his CTC Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Rav Kapur. He will be backed by the team for that fight, and may stick around if things go well. He is looking to sharpen up his wrestling skills by joining the team.

- CTC Cruiserweight fighter Waly da Cunha will no longer be training with House of Pain. He left the team because his TKO loss to Donnie Wang left him feeling that he needed to move on in order to shake up his training.

- CTC Cruiserweight fighter Stratos Papaioannou will no longer be training with Euro Team Thunder. He revealed he was leaving the team because his submission loss to James Foster left him feeling he needed to move on to shake up his training.

- CTC Womens Featherweight fight Catherine Newmar is now training with Lady Shiva's as she prepares for her CTC Womens Featherweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Tabitha Cameron. She joined the team in order to shake up her training methods but is not expected to remain there long-term.

- CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Jutaro Honma has begun training at Mok Gar Dojo as he prepares for his CTC Super Heavyweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Final fight against Matas Fialkowska. He joined the team to shake up his training methods, but is not expected to remain there long-term.

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Other Promotions Shows

 

GAMMA 56: Hideki vs. Andre (Saturday, Week 3, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: Robb Andre Won The GAMMA Heavyweight Title

Fight of the Night: Robb Andre vs. Norio Hideki

KO of the Night: ONille Bernard (vs. Mallory Poulin)

Submission of the Night: Masao Fujita (vs. Cheval Nadeau)

 

Canadian Large Local Show (Wednesday, Week 4, September 2003)

 

 

Title Result: None

Fight of the Night: Dax Savard vs. Darrell Nadeau

KO of the Night: Thoki Murasaki (vs. Perceval Fournier)

Submission of the Night: Heath Kaladaris (vs. Rollo Beaulieu)

Performance Bonus: Durrant Simard vs. Julius Fortin

 

Predictions

None

 

Confirmed Fights For CTC Welterweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Noach Van Der Capellen vs. Rich Robinson

Ichisake Miyagi vs. Nathan Chambers

Templeton Crumb vs. Bobby Brubaker

Evan Gardner vs. Alan Kendall

[CageRage]

 

 

Friday, Week 4, September 2003

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (41-5, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #1, Favorite: -590) vs. 'The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (10-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #48, Underdog: +470)

Matthew Dean is one of the most successful MMA fighters of all time, and 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, then won by first round submission over Ollie Castle in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Leonardo da Costa in the fourth 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 won by second round submission over Osi Lewis in the second round of the tournament, then won by fifth round submission over Jaromir Grygera in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Zaco in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Adam White vs. Heiji Endo in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Adam "Blitz" White (15-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #8, Favorite: -150) vs. Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (19-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #9, Underdog: +150)

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 takedown and nasty ground and pound are a particularly potent finishing combination for him. He won by 37 second TKO over Leadro Bastos in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Esteban Vega in the third round of the tournament, before winning by fourth round knock out over Wederson de Oliveira in the fourth round of the tournament. 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 won by second round submission over Jackson Goode in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Ginger Beaumont in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over JJ Reid in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Matthew Dean vs. Atsutane Akera in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

MAIN CARD

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Braulio "Louco" Moura (28-3-1NC, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #5, Favorite: -300) vs. "The Talented" Sutton Ripley (20-4-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #21, Underdog: +250)

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. He won by second round knock out over Frederico Vergara in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round TKO over Wes Hersch in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Ojay Houghley in the fourth round of the tournament. Sutton Ripley is an enigma, one of the most underrated 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 that 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. He won by first round TKO over Chaim Alexievich in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round knock out over Vivinho in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Yaichiro Takahama in the fourth round of the tournament. These two fought at GAMMA 48 with Braulio Moura winning by knock out. HThe winner of this fight will face the winner of Carlos da Guia vs. Bill Brown in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Haranobu Oshiro (22-8, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #27, Underdog: +730) vs. Buddy Garner (19-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #11, Favorite: -920)

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. He won by Unanimous Decision over Edu Gattai in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Isaiah Monroe in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Split Decision over Artak Gevor in the fourth round of the tournament. Buddy Garner is considered 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 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 a real treat for BJJ purists. He won by first round submission over Santiago Rocha in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Mogens Leerback in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round submission over Joey Valdez in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Kei Sakakibara vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Carlos da Guia (22-1, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #4, Favorite: -380) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (12-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #173, Underdog: +300)

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. He won by fourth round TKO over Billy Russell in the second round of the tournament, then won by Unanimous Decision over Ethan Sutton in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round TKO over Kojuro Kudo in the fourth 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, then won by second round submission over Brendon Nicol in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Ramon da Silva Ramos in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Braulio Moura vs. Sutton Ripley in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (13-0, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #34, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Islander" Neil Napier (21-2, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #15, Favorite: -400)

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 opponent all night long if needed. He won by Unanimous Decision over Gavin Marshall in the second round of the tournament, then won by first round submission over Dexter Darling in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Joaquim Fontes in the fourth round of the tournament. Neil Napier is widely regarded as one of the most naturally talented fighter of his generation, and is also well known for being one of the first fighters to see the value of taking a cerebral approach to MMA, scouting opponents carefully and creating finely detailed gameplans for every fight. He won by first round TKO over Barrett Fforde in the second round of the tournament, then won by third round submission over Pepe in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round knock out over Ashley Ballard in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Thorbjorn Rekdal vs. Shaun Dico in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: Kei Sakakibara (6-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #99, Underdog: +740) vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel (23-4, 3-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #14, Favorite: -930)

Kei Sakakibara is a submission specialist, and is all about getting in 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, then won by first round submission over Juro Fukazawa in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Reggie Barbera in the fourth round of the tournament. 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 how to defend himself well even against high level jiu-jitsu fighters. He won by second round knock out over Sojuro Iriye in the second round of the tournament, then won by fourth round knock out over Joey Valdez in the third round of the tournament, before winning by first round knock out over Tora Mizwar in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Haranobu Oshiro vs. Buddy Garner in the Quarter-Finals.

 

 

CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Fifth Round Bout: "Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (14-2, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #58, Favorite: -280) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (11-0, 4-0 CTC, Tournament Seed: #170, Underdog: +220)

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, then won by third round TKO over Ali Pyke in the third round of the tournament, before winning by second round TKO over Petey Mack in the fourth 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, then won by Unanimous Decision over Bambang Sriyanto in the third round of the tournament, before winning by Unanimous Decision over Snuffy Fontana in the fourth round of the tournament. The winner of this fight will face the winner of Dwayne Alleyne vs. Neil Napier in the Quarter-Finals.

 

Weigh-In Results

Matthew Dean (185 lbs) vs. Atsutane Akera (185 lbs)

Adam White (185 lbs) vs. Heiji Endo (185 lbs)

Braulio Moura (185 lbs) vs. Sutton Ripley (185 lbs)

Haranobu Oshiro (185 lbs) vs. Buddy Garner (185 lbs)

Carlos da Guia (185 lbs) vs. Bill Brown (185 lbs)

Dwayne Alleyne (185 lbs) vs. Neil Napier (185 lbs)

Kei Sakakibara (185 lbs) vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel (185 lbs)

Thorbjorn Rekdal (185 lbs) vs. Shaun Dico (185 lbs)

 

TOURNAMENT BRACKET

 

 

Canadian Tournament Combat 126 Full Fight Card

MW: Matthew Dean vs. Atsutane Akera

MW: Adam White vs. Heiji Endo

MW: Braulio Moura vs. Sutton Ripley

MW: Haranobu Oshiro vs. Buddy Garner

MW: Carlos da Guia vs. Bill Brown

MW: Dwayne Alleyne vs. Neil Napier

MW: Kei Sakakibara vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel

MW: Thorbjorn Rekdal vs. Shaun Dico

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CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"Brickhouse" Thorbjorn Rekdal (14-2, 4-0 CTC, From: Oslo, Norway, Favorite: -280) vs. "Tenacious" Shaun Dico (11-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Copenhagen, Denmark, Underdog: +220)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The first of the main fights is 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal battling 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is up for grabs.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Refereeing this bout will be Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges at cageside are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, 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) Dico had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 04:52) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Dico with a body kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Dico appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rekdal took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 04:38) Rekdal lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:25) Attacking with a quick flurry, Rekdal lands three of five punches and then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Dico sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Rekdal partially defends it and ends up hopping on one foot while Dico has a hold of the other.

(Rd 1 - 04:02) Dico can't get Rekdal down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Dico uses dirty boxing to punish Rekdal while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) Unable to get free, Rekdal is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:17) A full minute passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Dico is keeping Rekdal pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:14) Dico and Rekdal remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 1 - 01:21) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan separating them.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) A defensive jab hits from Dico.

(Rd 1 - 01:16) A jab is wide from Rekdal, but then he hits a scything kick to the legs of Dico.

(Rd 1 - 01:04) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 01:00) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:51) Rekdal hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Dico appeared to be going for a takedown, but Rekdal took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 00:40) Rekdal hits a left jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Dico shoots in at speed, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) Rekdal gets taken down by a single leg, and has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:22) It took two attempts, but he finally completes a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:16) Dico lies on top of Rekdal, basically smothering him.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Rekdal.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Rekdal closes in on Dico, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Rekdal comes in with a flurry of five quick punches, landing all of them, and then scores with a crunching leg kick.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Rekdal looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:26) Rekdal throws a one-two, but Dico was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) There's a takedown attempt from Dico.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Rekdal cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) That's his second successful takedown from three attempts.

(Rd 2 - 04:05) Rekdal is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Dico off of him.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Dico tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Rekdal can't block the pass, and is left pulling half guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) Dico attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 2 - 02:56) Rekdal fights the attempt off, and they wind up scrambling for position.

(Rd 2 - 02:44) The scramble ends with Dico grabbing Rekdal and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Dico smothers Rekdal against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) Rekdal is trapped up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:14) They remain in that position, dirty boxing each other, for a further minute.

(Rd 2 - 01:17) Dico uses dirty boxing to punish Rekdal while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) Dico exerts total control, keeping Rekdal smothered against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:03) They remain up against the cage for the next minute or so, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan separating them.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Limping slightly, Dico is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 00:04) Rekdal lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) The time runs out on round two.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I think Dico took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) My scorecard now has them level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Rekdal steps in and looks to unleash.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) Rekdal moves in behind three quick punches, three of them finding a home, and then hits a spin kick to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) For the first time, Rekdal is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 04:30) Limping slightly, Dico is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) There's a takedown attempt from Dico, showing great power and speed.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Rekdal almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dico holds the other.

(Rd 3 - 04:17) Dico drives Rekdal up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 04:00) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 03:44) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and eats a sharp right to the ear.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) Using tight body-to-body control, Dico is slowly wearing Rekdal down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 3 - 03:26) They exchange close-quarters punches from that position for about sixty seconds.

(Rd 3 - 02:11) Rekdal takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 3 - 02:00) The lengthy period of stalemate results in referee Leo Behan separating them.

(Rd 3 - 01:52) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Setting it up well, Dico shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Rekdal almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dico holds the other.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Unable to complete the takedown, Dico instead pushes Rekdal up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:27) Dico tries to keep Rekdal up against the cage for some dirty boxing, but Rekdal works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 3 - 01:13) Dico is limping a little from the damage he has taken to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) Dico sets up a nice takedown attempt.

(Rd 3 - 01:00) The takedown is completed, it was a single leg and Rekdal is left on his back pulling guard.

(Rd 3 - 00:52) Dico pounds away with elbow strikes, but Rekdal calmly deals with them.

(Rd 3 - 00:32) Dico leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Rekdal.

(Rd 3 - 00:14) Time slips away as Dico successfully keeps Rekdal stuck against the ground.

(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 Dico.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Dico is ahead 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Dico shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) Rekdal almost got away but not quite; he is left hopping while Dico has hold of one leg.

(Rd 4 - 04:47) With Rekdal not going down, Dico settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Dico keeps Rekdal up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Dico pins Rekdal up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Dico is keeping Rekdal pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:15) The gruelling grappling contest continues for the next sixty seconds with both fighters looking to avoid leaving any openings.

(Rd 4 - 03:12) Rekdal is controlled up against the cage and takes a few right hands via some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 03:01) Dico uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 4 - 02:54) Dico pins Rekdal up against the cage and hits a couple of nice right hands to the side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:36) Rekdal is trapped against the cage and Dico punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) The lack of progress forces the referee to separate the two fighters.

(Rd 4 - 02:18) Taking a few gulps of breath, Dico is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) It looked like we were about to see a shot from Dico, but Rekdal was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 02:09) Rekdal can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Dico with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) Setting it up well, Dico shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) Dico gets a single leg takedown! Rekdal pulls guard off it.

(Rd 4 - 01:51) That's his fourth takedown.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) Dico tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 4 - 01:39) He passes to side control.

(Rd 4 - 01:17) Dico punches down at Rekdal, but they are easily taken on the gloves.

(Rd 4 - 00:54) Rekdal tries to move to guard, but Dico doesn't allow it.

(Rd 4 - 00:38) Looking to catch his breath, Dico is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 4 - 00:19) Dico unloads with elbows, but doesn't do a great deal of damage.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Dico, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) By my scorecard, Rekdal really needs a finish in this final round or he will lose the fight.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) As he walks back to his stool, Rekdal looks completely deflated.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) And here we go, one last round!

(Rd 5 - 05:00) Dico has an obvious limp as he circles.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Dico shoots in for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Rekdal cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:43) The clock runs down as Rekdal is being smothered against the ground by Dico.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Dico lies on top of Rekdal, basically smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 03:54) Dico looks to get past the guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:54) Dico passes to half guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:23) Dico throws a few strikes, but they are without venom.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) Rekdal works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 5 - 02:58) There wasn't enough separation though, Dico is able to catch him and secure side control.

(Rd 5 - 02:33) Dico throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 5 - 02:04) Dico blocks Rekdal as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) In side control, Dico begins working to get a mount.

(Rd 5 - 01:46) Dico shows his ground skills and slips to mount.

(Rd 5 - 01:14) Dico starts throwing some elbows, landing one that clearly hurts Rekdal.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) Dico drives down with an elbow strike, rocking Rekdal.

(Rd 5 - 01:02) The strikes are hard enough to force Rekdal to roll to the side, giving up his back in the process!

(Rd 5 - 00:51) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 5 - 00:51) Rekdal prevents himself falling into even more serious trouble, blocking Dico from getting hooks in.

(Rd 5 - 00:28) Rekdal tries to move Dico off his back but can't.

(Rd 5 - 00:11) Dico pounds away on Rekdal, landing a few clean shots but not many.

(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 Dico, 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) 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico advances into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'Tenacious' Shaun Dico defeats 'Brickhouse' Thorbjorn Rekdal (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Shaun Dico thanks his sponsors and all of his fans. Shaun Dico boasts about being undefeated and warns that he still has a lot more to give.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Kei Sakakibara (6-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Kawasaki, Japan, Underdog: +740) vs. Thais Antonio Taffarel (23-4, 3-0 CTC, From: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Favorite: -930)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Next up is a match in which Kei Sakakibara takes on Thais Antonio Taffarel.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Reginald Wodehouse, Johnny Beerbohm, and Marianne Froth.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Taffarel steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Sakakibara lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Taffarel can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 04:29) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:07) They stand and trade, but all the shots are either off target or are safely dealt with.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Taffarel comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Taffarel moves inside, into the pocket, looking to pressure Sakakibara.

(Rd 1 - 03:22) Taffarel lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) Sakakibara appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Taffarel took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 03:05) A jab hits home from Taffarel and then he hits Sakakibara with a leg kick.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Taffarel initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Sakakibara throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 02:52) Taffarel lands a left hand and then he catches Sakakibara with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then catches Sakakibara with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:30) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Taffarel steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Sakakibara hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Taffarel feints one way, throwing Sakakibara off balance, then steps to the other side.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then he hits Sakakibara with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) A jab is wide from Taffarel, but then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Sakakibara limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Sakakibara may have been aiming to get in close, but Taffarel aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 02:00) Taffarel lands a left jab, but Sakakibara dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 1 - 01:38) They come together and trade leather but neither fighter really does any damage.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Taffarel moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:12) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 1 - 00:57) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 1 - 00:36) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:06) Sakakibara misses a right hook and gets countered with two jabs that are followed by a good right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Round one ends as time expires.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That was an exciting round, hopefully the fighters will continue with that pace in the next.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) That round goes to Taffarel, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Most people will expect Taffarel 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 Sakakibara can do enough to take this fight.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:53) A jab lands from Taffarel, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 2 - 04:43) Sakakibara limps slightly as he circles.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Taffarel comes forward looking to force a striking exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Sakakibara misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 04:28) Taffarel can't hit a set-up left jab, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Taffarel steps forward, looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Taffarel steps into the pocket.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Taffarel can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he scores with a right cross.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Taffarel comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Sakakibara manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Taffarel doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a high right head kick.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Taffarel comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Sakakibara misses with a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:52) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then he catches Sakakibara with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Taffarel steps forward and a striking exchange begins.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Sakakibara hits a jab in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 03:35) Taffarel fails to find a home for his jab, but then he scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 2 - 03:20) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 2 - 02:50) Taffarel doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a body kick.

(Rd 2 - 02:45) Sakakibara comes in and grabs Taffarel in a clinch.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Using his wrestling skills, Sakakibara is trying to push Taffarel up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:39) Taffarel ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Taffarel takes a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 2 - 02:15) Sakakibara tries to smother Taffarel against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:03) Limping slightly, Sakakibara is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 2 - 01:50) A jab lands from Taffarel, but Sakakibara dodges the leg kick that follows.

(Rd 2 - 01:42) Taking a few gulps of breath, Taffarel is giving the first hint that he is starting to tire a touch.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Taffarel closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 2 - 01:27) Taffarel throws a one-two, but Sakakibara was equal to it.

(Rd 2 - 01:10) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 2 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Taffarel initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Sakakibara manages a counter jab.

(Rd 2 - 00:47) Taffarel hits a left hand but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Taffarel initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) Sakakibara tries to hit a jab, but misses.

(Rd 2 - 00:28) A jab lands from Taffarel but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 2 - 00:08) Sakakibara counters a right hand with a right hook.

(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 Taffarel.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I make it 20-18 to Taffarel.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:50) Taffarel dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right roundhouse kick to the body!

(Rd 3 - 04:42) That blow knocks Sakakibara to the ground!

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Taffarel moves in quickly to try and finish Sakakibara with stomps and kicks!

(Rd 3 - 04:42) Taffarel goes to work on Sakakibara with incredibly vicious stomps and kicks, but somehow cannot finish him!

(Rd 3 - 04:23) Sakakibara keeps Taffarel back with an up-kick.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) In comes Taffarel looking to get some form of ground control.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) Taffarel is quick, Sakakibara can't stop him getting side control.

(Rd 3 - 03:53) Taffarel tries to pound away with elbows but does minimal damage.

(Rd 3 - 03:39) Taffarel blocks Sakakibara as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:19) Taffarel fires away with elbows but does little in the way of damage as they were all deflected away.

(Rd 3 - 03:05) Sakakibara tries to move to guard, but Taffarel doesn't allow it.

(Rd 3 - 02:54) In side control, Taffarel catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:36) Taffarel blocks Sakakibara as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 3 - 02:22) Taffarel throws some elbows but Sakakibara deals with the blows fairly easily.

(Rd 3 - 02:06) Sakakibara tries to pull guard on Taffarel but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 3 - 01:53) Taffarel throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 3 - 01:30) Taffarel blocks Sakakibara as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 3 - 01:15) Taffarel fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 3 - 00:48) Sakakibara tries to transition to a guard, but can't manage it.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Sakakibara takes a knee strike to the ribs from under side control.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) With no progress being made, the referee stands them back up.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) Limping slightly, Sakakibara is definitely starting to feel the damage to his legs.

(Rd 3 - 00:08) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I think Taffarel took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) This is bad for Sakakibara, he's running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) And here we go, round four!

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Taffarel lands a left hand and then scores with a right cross that landed hard.

(Rd 4 - 04:38) Taffarel lands a left hand and then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:30) Sakakibara is still moving well, but he is definitely breathing a little deeper now.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) Taffarel connects with a nice jab and then hits Sakakibara with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) Sakakibara hits a left cross.

(Rd 4 - 04:02) Taffarel hits a two-punch combination, a quick left and a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Taffarel looking shattered, initiates a clinch to buy some recovery time.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Sakakibara looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 4 - 03:55) An outside leg trip sweeps Taffarel down to the ground!

(Rd 4 - 03:55) Sakakibara takes the back of Taffarel directly off the takedown.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Sakakibara tries to finish Taffarel off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Taffarel fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 4 - 02:48) Sakakibara blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Sakakibara tries to finish Taffarel off with a rear naked choke.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Taffarel doesn't allow the arm to go under his chin.

(Rd 4 - 02:08) Sakakibara blocks an attempt to roll him off of the back.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) Sakakibara attempts to complete a rear naked choke.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) Taffarel fights off the rear naked choke attempt.

(Rd 4 - 01:15) Taffarel tries to turn over and sweep Sakakibara but can't do it.

(Rd 4 - 00:50) Taffarel is in increasing trouble, as Sakakibara gets both hooks in.

(Rd 4 - 00:34) Sakakibara, with both hooks in, attempts to get a rear naked choke fully applied.

(Rd 4 - 00:34) Sakakibara flattens Taffarel out with the rear naked choke in deep and forces the tap!

(Rd 4 - 00:17) The winner, by submission, is Kei Sakakibara!

(Rd 4 - 00:17) Kei Sakakibara books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Kei Sakakibara defeats Thais Antonio Taffarel (Submission (Rear Naked Choke) in 4:43 of round 4). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Kei Sakakibara praises his team at J1 Circle, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he knows that this result is a shock but that it shows what can happen when you believe in yourself.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Dwayne "The Pain" Alleyne (13-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Spokane, Washington, Underdog: +300) vs. "The Islander" Neil Napier (21-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Oahu, Hawaii, Favorite: -400)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne taking on 'The Islander' Neil Napier.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan will be the referee.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our cageside judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Round one begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Napier confidently comes in closer.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) Napier connects with a jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:28) Napier hits a left hand, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Napier lands a left hand and then hits Alleyne with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Blood is visible, it appears that Alleyne has suffered a large gash above his eye.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier moves in on Alleyne, preparing to throw.

(Rd 1 - 03:52) Napier fails to find a home for his jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:32) A combo that ends with a kick to the legs fails to land for Napier.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Alleyne had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 1 - 03:18) Napier lands a left hand and then hits a scything kick to the legs of Alleyne.

(Rd 1 - 03:01) Napier throws a punch but Alleyne avoids it.

(Rd 1 - 02:57) Alleyne is able to grab Napier.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Alleyne is looking to muscle Napier back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:47) Alleyne manages it and controls Napier up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Alleyne pins Napier up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) A minute or so passes with the two opponents pressed up close and exchanging short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:44) Alleyne tries some dirty boxing, but Napier seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 1 - 01:22) Napier lands a left jab, but his big right hand follow-up misses.

(Rd 1 - 01:15) Without taking too much damage, Alleyne is able to clinch with Napier.

(Rd 1 - 01:07) Using his wrestling skills, Alleyne is trying to push Napier up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:07) Napier out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) Napier tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 1 - 00:41) A great inside leg trip sees Alleyne get thrown to the mat and Napier is left in guard.

(Rd 1 - 00:30) Napier keeps tight to Alleyne, peppering him with short strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:13) Napier blocks Alleyne as he tries to get enough separation to scramble up.

(Rd 1 - 00:01) Napier throws several small strikes at Alleyne, always keeping close body-to-body contact so that he has no space to work with.

(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 Napier.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Alleyne.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) And here we go, round two!

(Rd 2 - 04:47) Alleyne shoots in hard and fast for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:47) The takedown is completed, Napier is on his back and pulls half guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:38) Alleyne throws some small strikes, but is clearly just taking a moment to try and catch his breath.

(Rd 2 - 04:18) Alleyne blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:06) Alleyne fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 2 - 03:51) Napier looks ready to try and scramble, but Alleyne is quick to move to prevent that.

(Rd 2 - 03:32) Alleyne throws a few right hands to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:11) Alleyne blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 2 - 02:55) In half guard, Alleyne throws a couple of punches designed to keep Napier guessing.

(Rd 2 - 02:36) Alleyne pounds away with rights but fails to land any significant blows.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Napier works some separation, then tries to quickly scramble his way into a better position.

(Rd 2 - 02:21) Alleyne is too quick though, and grabs side control before Napier can get up.

(Rd 2 - 02:05) Alleyne fires away with punches, but Napier doesn't take any undue damage.

(Rd 2 - 01:49) Alleyne blocks Napier as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 01:37) In side control, Alleyne throws a couple of punches designed to keep Napier guessing.

(Rd 2 - 01:12) Alleyne blocks Napier as he tries a transition to guard.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 00:58) Alleyne throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 2 - 00:29) Napier tries to pull guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere with the attempt.

(Rd 2 - 00:12) Alleyne pounds away, but is unable to land many clean shots.

(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) By my reckoning we're dead level at 19-19.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Alleyne shoots in hard and fast for a takedown.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) The takedown is successful, Napier pulls guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:49) Alleyne left his neck exposed though, and Napier grabbed a guillotine on the way down!

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Napier gets a guillotine but cannot get Alleyne to tap out!

(Rd 3 - 04:35) It looks like Alleyne must have been able to stop the choke from being fully sunk in.

(Rd 3 - 04:35) Napier eventually lets go, but may have gassed his arms by trying to squeeze out the submission.

(Rd 3 - 04:04) Napier is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 3 - 03:30) Alleyne throws some minor strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) In guard, Alleyne is content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Napier tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:45) Alleyne defends it.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Napier is controlled against the ground, unable to shift Alleyne off of him.

(Rd 3 - 01:51) The clock runs down as Napier is being smothered against the ground by Alleyne.

(Rd 3 - 01:16) The lengthy period of stalemate results in the referee standing them both back up.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Alleyne, wanting to grapple, comes forward. He appears willing to risk a few shots to close the distance.

(Rd 3 - 01:10) Napier hits a left jab and then scores with a right cross.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Napier can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Alleyne with a right roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 3 - 00:45) Without taking too much damage, Alleyne is able to clinch with Napier.

(Rd 3 - 00:35) Alleyne tries to wrestle Napier backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:35) Alleyne does it, Napier is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) Showing his ability to exert control, Alleyne smothers Napier up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 00:19) 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 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Alleyne, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 29-28 to Alleyne.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Alleyne comes in, apparently willing to take some hits if it means getting close enough to grapple.

(Rd 4 - 04:49) Napier can't connect with a jab, but then scores with a right roundhouse kick to the ribs.

(Rd 4 - 04:36) Alleyne gets hold of Napier without taking too much damage.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Alleyne is trying to muscle Napier up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 04:26) Napier out-wrestles him though.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) Napier looks for a trip takedown.

(Rd 4 - 04:06) The takedown is successful, Alleyne pulls half guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:50) Napier tries to pound on Alleyne, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 4 - 03:33) Napier blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 4 - 03:21) Napier throws a few right hands as he takes a moment to plan ahead.

(Rd 4 - 03:05) Napier blocks Alleyne as he tries a transition to full guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:52) Napier throws a few weak-looking punches as he decides on his next move.

(Rd 4 - 02:27) Napier blocks an attempted move from half guard to full guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) Napier attempts to pass half guard.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) He passes half guard but can't secure side control as Alleyne starts a scramble for position.

(Rd 4 - 02:02) Napier scrambles to his feet, but Alleyne immediately drives him up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:44) Alleyne smothers Napier against the cage, then scores with a left to the side of the stomach.

(Rd 4 - 01:28) Alleyne goes to use some dirty boxing, but Napier is aware of the danger and uses wrestling to prevent any damage from happening.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Showing his ability to control opponents, Alleyne smothers Napier against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:12) Nothing really happens for the next minute, they remain in a close grapple exchanging occasional short punches.

(Rd 4 - 00:07) Napier is trapped against the cage and Alleyne punishes him with some dirty boxing.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Round four ends as time expires.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That was a close round but I'm giving it to Napier, 10-9.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) We go into the final round with everything still to fight for.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the final round!

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Napier throws some strikes and a kick to the body, but Alleyne defends them well.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Even worse, Alleyne manages to catch the last kick!

(Rd 5 - 04:47) Napier hops on one foot, trying to balance. Alleyne tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 5 - 04:47) The takedown is successful, he almost gets side control but has to settle for half guard.

(Rd 5 - 04:40) Alleyne throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 5 - 04:10) Napier tries to get full guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 03:55) Alleyne throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can catch his breath.

(Rd 5 - 03:27) Alleyne fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 5 - 03:01) In half guard, Alleyne catches his breath, content just to throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 02:32) Napier tries to get full guard on Alleyne but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 5 - 02:16) Alleyne fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) With no progress being made, the referee brings the fighters back to their feet.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) Alleyne is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 5 - 01:52) Napier is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Alleyne comes in fast, looking for a takedown.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) The takedown is successful, Napier pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:40) Time slips away as Alleyne successfully keeps Napier stuck against the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:05) For the moment Alleyne is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 5 - 00:42) Napier tries to lock onto an arm from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:42) Alleyne fends off Napier, and doesn't give up an arm.

(Rd 5 - 00:07) Alleyne lies on top of Napier, basically smothering him.

(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 Alleyne.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Here come the official scores.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The judges give scores of 48-47 (Johnny Beerbohm), 49-46 (Marianne Froth) and 48-47 (Ian Rivers).

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne wins by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Dwayne 'The Pain' Alleyne defeats 'The Islander' Neil Napier (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Average.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Dwayne Alleyne name-checks all of his sponsors, then thanks all of his fans who turned out to support him. The interviewer asks who he would be interested in fighting next, and he replies that Sutton Ripley would be a tough challenge but one that he'd be interested in trying.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Carlos da Guia (22-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -380) vs. Bill "The Marine" Brown (12-0, 4-0 CTC, From: Riverside, California, Underdog: +300)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Carlos da Guia fights Bill 'The Marine' Brown.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Stanley Wright.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) There's the opening bell!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We start with a touch of gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:50) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 04:23) Brown misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. da Guia comes in with two jabs that are followed by a hook to the body that fails to land.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) da Guia initiates an exchange of strikes.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) Brown throws a counter left but doesn't connect.

(Rd 1 - 04:03) da Guia connects with a nice jab and then he catches Brown with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 03:45) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:33) da Guia takes a moment to switch to a southpaw stance.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) da Guia comes forward.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) Brown scores with two counter jabs.

(Rd 1 - 03:25) da Guia can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then he hits a nice straight left.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) da Guia feints to one side, causing Brown to react and leave himself off balance.

(Rd 1 - 03:08) da Guia slips past a right hook and counters with a right jab and a left hook that is ducked.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) They come together and strike.

(Rd 1 - 02:55) Brown misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing da Guia to attack with a jab and a right kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 02:37) An exchange of strikes sees both fighters fail to land anything significant.

(Rd 1 - 02:23) We pass the halfway mark of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Brown misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. da Guia attacks with a jab and a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) da Guia comes forward to attack.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) da Guia bobs out of the way of a jab and moves into the pocket.

(Rd 1 - 01:49) da Guia lands a right jab but Brown evades a big left punch.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) da Guia throws a quick one-two but doesn't land either blow.

(Rd 1 - 01:28) Brown moves in fast and shoots on da Guia.

(Rd 1 - 01:18) da Guia sprawls brilliantly, then viciously blasts the helpless Brown with a knee strike!

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Brown took that right to the jaw, he lands in a heap on the canvas, totally knocked out!

(Rd 1 - 01:18) By knock out, the winner is Carlos da Guia!

(Rd 1 - 01:18) Carlos da Guia moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Carlos da Guia defeats Bill 'The Marine' Brown (Knock Out (Knee) in 3:42 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Good.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Carlos da Guia praises God, then thanks all of his sponsors before dedicating the win to all of his teammates at Brazilian Estrella Academy.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Haranobu Oshiro (22-8, 3-0 CTC, From: Hiroshima, Japan, Underdog: +730) vs. Buddy Garner (19-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Favorite: -920)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Moving on, Haranobu Oshiro squares off with Buddy Garner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) A place in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament is at stake.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Leo Behan is the referee for this fight.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Edward Wilde, Reginald Wodehouse, and Johnny Beerbohm.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 04:53) Oshiro can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches Garner with a low kick to the front leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Oshiro moves in closer, looking to open up and attack.

(Rd 1 - 04:40) Oshiro can't connect with a jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) Garner sets it up well and shoots in at speed.

(Rd 1 - 04:20) He has the takedown! It's a single leg, and Oshiro has to pull guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Garner tries to push apart the guard, maybe thinking of trying to isolate a leg.

(Rd 1 - 04:13) Oshiro keeps his guard tight.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Garner begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Garner gets past, but Oshiro stops him at half guard.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) Garner looks to pass half guard and get side control.

(Rd 1 - 03:10) He gets past half guard, gaining side control.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Garner attempts a kneebar by hooking a leg.

(Rd 1 - 02:36) Oshiro gets caught by the kneebar, and it's deep enough that he has to tap!

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Buddy Garner takes the win by submission!

(Rd 1 - 02:09) Buddy Garner moves into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Buddy Garner defeats Haranobu Oshiro (Submission (Kneebar) in 2:51 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Buddy Garner thanks everyone connected to Evolution MMA for helping him prepare for this fight, then his sponsors for supporting him financially.

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Braulio "Louco" Moura (28-3-1NC, 3-0 CTC, From: Sao Paulo, Brazil, Favorite: -300) vs. "The Talented" Sutton Ripley (20-4-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Edmonton, Alberta, Underdog: +250)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) Another match is about to begin; Braulio 'Louco' Moura taking on 'The Talented' Sutton Ripley.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament await the winner.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges for this bout are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Moving forward constantly, Moura is pressuring Ripley.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) Ripley throws a counter jab but misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:48) A jab lands from Moura but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Moura comes in to engage.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Moura attacks with five quick punches and lands four of them but only finds gloves with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:35) Ripley connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 04:12) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Moura attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Ripley lands a left hand in the exchange.

(Rd 1 - 03:50) Moura lands a left hand and then he lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Moura comes forward and the two fighters exchange strikes.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Ripley hit a counter left hand.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) A feint is bought entirely by Ripley, leaving him wide open.

(Rd 1 - 03:35) A jab is wide from Moura, but then he lands a sick right head kick!

(Rd 1 - 03:35) Ripley is knocked down!

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Moura senses victory and looks to finish with stomps and soccer kicks!

(Rd 1 - 03:28) Moura hits several vicious stomps and kicks, but Ripley incredibly weathers the storm!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Leaping high, Moura looks to drop a flying stomp on Ripley!

(Rd 1 - 03:11) Ripley avoids the stomp and scrambles for position.

(Rd 1 - 02:54) Moura is up first and quickly grabs Ripley, pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Moura is aiming to get Ripley into a Muay Thai clinch.

(Rd 1 - 02:34) Moura manages it and now controls Ripley by the back of the head.

(Rd 1 - 02:19) Using the Muay Thai clinch, Moura blasts Ripley with a big knee to the face! Ripley falls to the ground, out cold!

(Rd 1 - 02:05) The winner, by knock out; Braulio Moura!

(Rd 1 - 02:05) Braulio Moura books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Braulio 'Louco' Moura defeats 'The Talented' Sutton Ripley (Knock Out (Knee) in 2:55 of round 1). The fight was rated as being Great.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Braulio Moura praises his team at Team Symphony, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. Braulio Moura invites everyone to a post-show winner's party at a local club to celebrate his win. There's no doubt that Braulio Moura benefits from being interviewed, he knows the value of building name value.

 

 

CO-MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

Adam "Blitz" White (15-0, 3-0 CTC, From: Los Angeles, California, Favorite: -150) vs. Heiji "The Immortal" Endo (19-2, 3-0 CTC, From: Osaka, Japan, Underdog: +150)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) The co-main event is up next. Adam 'Blitz' White faces Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The referee is Leo Behan.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The judges are: Johnny Beerbohm, Marianne Froth, and Ian Rivers.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) We are underway!

(Rd 1 - 04:46) White looks like he wants to shoot but is wary of getting hit on the way in.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Endo uses a left jab, but can't connect with a right to the body.

(Rd 1 - 04:31) Endo connects with a jab, but the following leg kick misses.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) Showing great timing, White comes in fast and looks for a takedown.

(Rd 1 - 04:17) The takedown is completed, Endo is on his back and pulls guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) White tries to pass the guard.

(Rd 1 - 04:11) He passes guard, but Endo was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 1 - 03:57) The scramble sees Endo up first, only to be grabbed and wrestled up against the cage almost immediately.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) Showing how good he can be at controlling opponents, White keeps Endo stuck against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:40) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for about a minute.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) We go past the halfway point of this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) Using tight body-to-body control, White is slowly wearing Endo down by pressing him up against the cage and leaning all of his weight on him.

(Rd 1 - 02:26) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 01:36) White tries to maintain control, but Endo wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Endo closes the distance, obviously looking to strike.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) White looked like he was going to step in and grapple, but Endo simply took the initiative first.

(Rd 1 - 01:08) Endo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then hits White with a straight right.

(Rd 1 - 00:59) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) White, backing off, hits a weak left hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:50) Endo uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) White attacks with strikes.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) Endo fires off a counter jab.

(Rd 1 - 00:35) A jab lands from White but a big right to the body fails to find the target.

(Rd 1 - 00:11) A jab lands from Endo, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:04) White seizes the chance and grabs Endo into a clinch.

(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 White.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) Round two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:54) White shoots in hard and fast for a takedown.

(Rd 2 - 04:54) Endo cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) White is trying to pass guard.

(Rd 2 - 04:45) Endo allows the pass, but it's just a ploy to allow him to try and scramble.

(Rd 2 - 04:31) The scramble ends with White grabbing Endo and shoving him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) Endo, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that White is exerting.

(Rd 2 - 04:15) 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 - 03:02) Showing good control, White keeps Endo stuck against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:02) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 2 - 01:50) With no progress being made, referee Leo Behan separates the two fighters.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) White wants to grapple, and appears willing to aggressively come in to do so, even if means risking some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:44) A jab lands from Endo, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 2 - 01:35) Without taking too much damage, White is able to clinch with Endo.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) Using his wrestling skills, White is trying to push Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:25) Endo doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) Using his wrestling skills, White is trying to push Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:11) He does so and now has Endo pinned to the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 2 - 01:00) Endo scores with a few punches to the ribs.

(Rd 2 - 00:45) White keeps Endo up against the cage with wrestling, then uses a hard foot stomp.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) White smothers Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:39) They remain there, hitting each other with short punches, for the remainder of the round.

(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 White.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) I have White ahead 20-18.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:52) White doesn't trouble his opponent with a combination ending in a low kick to the legs.

(Rd 3 - 04:52) Endo was ready and manages to catch the kick!

(Rd 3 - 04:46) White hops on one foot, trying to balance. Endo tries for a takedown attempt.

(Rd 3 - 04:46) White cannot stop the takedown and has to pull guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) Endo attempts to pass guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:40) White keeps Endo in guard.

(Rd 3 - 04:05) White tries to sweep Endo but can't do it.

(Rd 3 - 03:54) The clock runs down as White is being smothered against the ground by Endo.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) Endo begins trying to pass the guard.

(Rd 3 - 03:32) White is ready for the attempt though, and keeps Endo firmly in guard.

(Rd 3 - 02:56) Endo leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from White.

(Rd 3 - 02:38) The clock runs down as White is being smothered against the ground by Endo.

(Rd 3 - 02:10) Time slips away as Endo successfully keeps White stuck against the ground.

(Rd 3 - 01:48) Endo fires off a few punches, but they aren't thrown with any great force.

(Rd 3 - 01:25) The lack of progress forces referee Leo Behan to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 01:20) Endo misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. White attacks with a jab and a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) We're into the final minute of the round.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 3 - 00:56) White counters a right hand with a kick to the leg.

(Rd 3 - 00:44) For the first time, White is starting to breathe a little heavier.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) White uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 3 - 00:37) Endo uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 3 - 00:17) The two fighters stand and trade strikes but neither lands anything damaging.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round three.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That was a bit of a snoozer, hopefully the next round brings a little more action.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That round goes to Endo, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) That's White up 29-28 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:55) A tentative jab from White lands.

(Rd 4 - 04:55) Endo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits White with a straight right.

(Rd 4 - 04:33) White appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Endo took the initiative first.

(Rd 4 - 04:33) Endo throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 4 - 04:28) Endo is starting to slow down a touch, perhaps conserving a little energy.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:20) Endo slips past a right hook and counters with a left hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:08) Endo can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then catches White with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 04:04) White gets hold of Endo.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) White is trying to muscle Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:58) Endo doesn't let himself be driven back though.

(Rd 4 - 03:45) White is trying to muscle Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:45) White does it, Endo is stuck with his back to the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) Showing his ability to exert control, White smothers Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 03:34) They spend the next minute in that position, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 4 - 02:39) White presses Endo up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 02:39) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) Unable to break free, Endo is smothered up against the cage.

(Rd 4 - 01:50) They exchange short punches to the body for about a minute.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 4 - 00:59) 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 - 00:52) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 00:52) White misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Endo comes in with a jab and a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 00:34) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 00:34) White misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Endo to attack with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) Endo doesn't connect with a left jab but hits a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 00:12) White hits a jab and also hits a kick to the lead leg.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) I think White took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Endo winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) It's the final round and we are back underway!

(Rd 5 - 04:55) White had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Endo throws a quick punch but doesn't land.

(Rd 5 - 04:44) Endo fails to find a home for his jab, but then hits White with a straight right.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) Endo hits a left jab but doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 5 - 04:33) White is off-target with a jab but connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 04:17) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:17) White slips past a right hook and counters with a couple of jabs that are followed by a right head kick that doesn't make contact.

(Rd 5 - 03:54) Endo had looked like he was angling for a takedown attempt, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 5 - 03:54) White can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:34) White hits a left cross. Endo uses a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 03:24) White 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 - 03:18) There's a ragged-looking takedown attempt from a visibly tired White.

(Rd 5 - 03:18) The takedown is successful, Endo pulls guard.

(Rd 5 - 03:12) White lies on top of Endo, basically smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 02:35) White smothers Endo with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 5 - 02:08) The clock runs down as Endo is being smothered against the ground by White.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) White looks to pass guard and get side control.

(Rd 5 - 01:47) Endo keeps White in guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:20) White leans back to avoid a couple of wild swings from Endo.

(Rd 5 - 01:04) White keeps Endo guessing with a few quick strikes.

(Rd 5 - 00:47) Endo throws out some punches, but White leans back to avoid them.

(Rd 5 - 00:29) The clock runs down as Endo is being smothered against the ground by White.

(Rd 5 - 00:07) The lack of progress forces the referee to stand the fighters back up.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) We reach the time limit and this fight is over.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I have to give that round to White, but only a 10-9.

(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) Making Adam 'Blitz' White the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Adam 'Blitz' White has won a spot in the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: Adam 'Blitz' White defeats Heiji 'The Immortal' Endo (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 5). The fight was rated as being Poor.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Adam White gives a name-check to everyone at Evolution MMA, all his various sponsors, then all of his friends, family, and supporters. He praises Endo for a tough fight. He knows exactly how to handle these sort of interviews and is great at creating a buzz about himself.

 

 

MAIN EVENT

 

 

CTC MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FIFTH ROUND BOUT

 

 

VS.

 

 

"The Anarchist" Matthew Dean (41-5, 3-0 CTC, From: San Jose, California, Favorite: -590) vs. "The Surgeon" Atsutane Akera (10-1, 3-0 CTC, From: Nagoya, Japan, Underdog: +470)

 

 

Round 1

 

 

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(Rd 1 - 05:00) It's time for the main event of the evening! 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean takes on 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera in the CTC Middleweight division.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) The winner will advance into the quarter-finals of the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our referee is Harry A. Bierce.

(Rd 1 - 05:00) Our judges are: Ian Rivers, Edward Wilde, and Reginald Wodehouse.

(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) The fight begins!

(Rd 1 - 05:00) They touch gloves.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Dean steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 04:46) Akera throws a two-punch combo but Dean avoids both.

(Rd 1 - 04:36) Dean gets hold of Akera, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Dean is trying to push Akera so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:27) Akera ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) Akera is trapped up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 04:14) They remain there for at least a minute, hitting each other with short punches to the body and side of the head.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) Showing his ability to exert control, Dean smothers Akera up against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 03:19) About sixty seconds goes by with something of a stalemate happening, neither fighter being able to improve their position or generate an advantage.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 1 - 02:21) 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 - 02:13) Dean steps forward, willing to take a few shots as long as he can get close enough to wrestle.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Akera can't hit a set-up left jab, but then catches Dean with a right hook.

(Rd 1 - 02:13) Blood is visible on Dean, a strike looks to have opened up a nasty cut above his eye.

(Rd 1 - 02:08) Dean gets hold of Akera.

(Rd 1 - 02:02) Dean looks for a trip takedown.

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

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Dean is looking to muscle Akera back against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:43) Akera ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 1 - 01:30) Dean tries to maintain control, but Akera wrestles his way out of trouble and circles back to the center.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 01:10) Dean misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) We have one minute of the round remaining.

(Rd 1 - 00:52) Akera can't connect with his set-up strikes, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 1 - 00:31) Akera counters a right hand with a left hook.

(Rd 1 - 00:17) Dean lands a left hand and then lands a right hand to the body.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round one.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) I think Dean took that round, 10-9 on my score card.

(Rd 1 - 00:00) The corner goes to work between rounds trying to close the cut on Dean.

 

 

Round 2

 

 

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(Rd 2 - 05:00) There's the bell and round number two begins!

(Rd 2 - 04:50) There's a takedown attempt from Dean, showing great power and speed.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Akera almost stops the takedown but is left hopping on one leg while Dean holds the other.

(Rd 2 - 04:50) Dean can't get Akera down and so settles for pushing him up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) Akera is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 2 - 04:39) The next thirty seconds sees them hitting each other with short punches from that position.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) Dean shows his grappling ability by trapping Akera up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 04:07) The next sixty seconds or so sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) Showing good control, Dean keeps Akera stuck against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 03:15) The next thirty seconds sees them doing very little other than throwing occasional short punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 02:35) 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 - 02:28) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) They engage in the center.

(Rd 2 - 02:28) Akera slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a jab and a solid right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:59) Akera connects with a nice jab and then catches Dean with a right hook.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Akera closes in on Dean, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Dean uses a left jab while backing away.

(Rd 2 - 01:47) Akera uses a left jab, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 2 - 01:33) A punch from Akera fails to land.

(Rd 2 - 01:29) Dean takes the chance and shoots on Akera.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Dean gets hold of a leg but Akera remains standing, hopping on the other foot.

(Rd 2 - 01:23) Unable to complete the takedown, Dean instead pushes Akera up against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 01:10) Akera is pressed up against the cage and held there.

(Rd 2 - 01:10) They remain up against the cage for the next thirty seconds, posturing and throwing occasional short-range punches to the body.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Showing his ability to grind down opponents, Dean is keeping Akera pressed up tightly against the cage.

(Rd 2 - 00:38) Thirty seconds elapses with very little happening other than some short punches and some posturing.

(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 Dean, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 2 - 00:00) Dean is ahead 20-18 on my scorecard.

 

 

Round 3

 

 

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(Rd 3 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 3 - 04:54) An exchange of strikes doesn't go anywhere.

(Rd 3 - 04:32) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 3 - 04:06) Akera scores with a jab and also scores with a left kick to the body. Dean lands a left jab but has a right hook blocked.

(Rd 3 - 03:50) Dean is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Akera closes in on Dean, looking to unleash some strikes.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Dean lands a pair of tentative jabs.

(Rd 3 - 03:41) Akera lands a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) Dean had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 3 - 03:25) Akera throws a two-punch combo but Dean avoids both.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 03:08) Dean hits a left jab but misses with a right hand. Akera hits a left cross.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) They engage in the center.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Akera uses a pair of left jabs but misses with an attempted shot to the body.

(Rd 3 - 02:43) Dean hits a good right hand.

(Rd 3 - 02:17) Akera throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 3 - 02:12) Dean is able to grab Akera.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Dean is trying to push Akera so that his back is up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 02:02) Dean manages it and controls Akera up against the cage.

(Rd 3 - 01:42) Akera is trapped against the cage and takes a sharp stomp to the foot.

(Rd 3 - 01:31) Akera, backed against the cage, can't really do much thanks to the control that Dean is exerting.

(Rd 3 - 01:31) Dean and Akera remain up against the cage for around the next minute, doing little other than throwing occasional short punches.

(Rd 3 - 00:34) Dean uses a vicious foot stomp.

(Rd 3 - 00:25) Dean tries to smother Akera against the cage, but he wrestles free and circles back to the center

(Rd 3 - 00:02) Akera connects with a nice jab and then hits a nice right hook to the ribs.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) Round three is brought to an end as time runs out.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 3 - 00:00) I make it 30-27 to Dean.

 

 

Round 4

 

 

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(Rd 4 - 05:00) Round four begins!

(Rd 4 - 04:47) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but neither fighter lands anything good.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Dean may have been aiming to get in close, but Akera aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 4 - 04:25) Akera hits a left hand, but misses with a vicious right hand.

(Rd 4 - 04:17) Akera is slowing just a little as he starts to get into the gas tank a bit.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Akera misses with a left jab but hits a left roundhouse kick to the body.

(Rd 4 - 04:12) Dean lands a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Both fighters move in and engage.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Dean misses with a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:48) Akera throws a leg kick but doesn't make contact.

(Rd 4 - 03:28) Akera can't hit a set-up left jab, but then lands a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 03:15) Akera uses a left jab, but finds nothing but air with a big right.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Akera scores with a jab but misses a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 03:00) Dean scores with a left hook.

(Rd 4 - 02:37) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 02:37) Akera is off-target with two jabs but scores with a right hook.

(Rd 4 - 02:37) Dean is off target with a left jab but hits a good right hand.

(Rd 4 - 02:26) We move into the second half of this round.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 4 - 02:14) Akera misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Akera connects with a left hand.

(Rd 4 - 01:59) Dean is off target with a left jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 4 - 01:35) Akera misses a right hook and leaves himself open to be countered with a quick left jab and a right cross.

(Rd 4 - 01:25) Dean clinches up, looking shattered.

(Rd 4 - 01:25) Akera attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Dean on the ground.

(Rd 4 - 01:25) Dean is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull guard!

(Rd 4 - 01:10) Akera smothers Dean with his body by pushing forward and down.

(Rd 4 - 00:45) Akera attempts to pass guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 4 - 00:45) Dean keeps his guard secure.

(Rd 4 - 00:19) Dean attempts to grab an arm of Akera from the bottom of the guard.

(Rd 4 - 00:19) Akera blocks it.

(Rd 4 - 00:01) Time slips away as Akera successfully keeps Dean stuck against the ground.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) The time is up, and that's the end of round four.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) That round goes to Dean, 10-9 on my card.

(Rd 4 - 00:00) My scorecard now has Dean up 40-36.

 

 

Round 5

 

 

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(Rd 5 - 05:00) Round five begins!

(Rd 5 - 04:55) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 04:55) Akera misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Dean to attack with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 5 - 04:36) An exchange of blows comes and goes without either fighter really landing anything significant.

(Rd 5 - 04:22) A little fatigue may be creeping in, Dean is starting to move noticeably more slowly now.

(Rd 5 - 04:22) A few deep breaths betray that Akera is starting to get into the deeper reaches of his gas tank.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) The two combatants meet in the center and start to strike.

(Rd 5 - 04:16) Akera misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Dean attacks with a right hand that landed cleanly.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 5 - 03:48) Akera misses with a big right hand, allowing Dean to counter with a jab and a hook to the body that fails to land.

(Rd 5 - 03:29) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 5 - 03:29) Akera dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a quick left hook.

(Rd 5 - 03:08) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither can land a significant shot.

(Rd 5 - 02:48) They exchange a few strikes but nothing significant lands.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) We move into the second half of this round. (

Rd 5 - 02:24) The two fighters come forward and engage.

(Rd 5 - 02:24) Akera dodges a right hand and counter-attacks with a left jab and a right hand.

(Rd 5 - 02:02) The two fighters engage with strikes but neither lands anything worthwhile.

(Rd 5 - 01:51) Dean doesn't look like he has much left in the tank.

(Rd 5 - 01:51) The fighters, looking shattered, clinch up rather than try and move away.

(Rd 5 - 01:51) Dean attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Akera on the ground.

(Rd 5 - 01:51) A great inside leg trip sees Akera get thrown to the mat and Dean is left in guard.

(Rd 5 - 01:36) Dean lies on top of Akera, basically smothering him.

(Rd 5 - 01:11) Dean doesn't posture up, perhaps wary of submissions, instead using small strikes while keeping his head on his opponent's chest.

(Rd 5 - 00:55) Dean blocks an attempt to transition to rubber guard.

(Rd 5 - 00:39) Dean throws a few strikes, but is clearly slowing things down so that he can think.

(Rd 5 - 00:09) The clock runs down as Akera is being smothered against the ground by Dean.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) The time runs out on round five.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dean.

(Rd 5 - 00:00) Even if he wins all the remaining rounds, I'm not sure Akera will be able to take the victory without a finish.

 

 

Round 6

 

 

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(Rd 6 - 05:00) There's the bell for the start of the round!

(Rd 6 - 04:49) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 6 - 04:49) Dean slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a quick left jab and a big right hand that just misses.

(Rd 6 - 04:35) Both fighters meet in the center.

(Rd 6 - 04:35) Akera is off target with a left jab but lands a left kick to the rib cage.

(Rd 6 - 04:35) Dean lands a nice right hook.

(Rd 6 - 04:13) Dean throws a two-punch combo but Akera avoids both.

(Rd 6 - 04:05) Akera seizes the chance and grabs Dean into a clinch.

(Rd 6 - 03:57) Akera attempts a leg-sweep trip to put Dean on the ground.

(Rd 6 - 03:57) Dean is taken down by a quick inside leg trip, he can do nothing but pull half guard!

(Rd 6 - 03:40) Akera attempts to pass half guard and gain a better position.

(Rd 6 - 03:40) He can't quite manage to get past half guard on this attempt.

(Rd 6 - 02:57) Akera looks very tired out there.

(Rd 6 - 02:57) Dean tries to get full guard on Akera but doesn't get anywhere.

(Rd 6 - 02:37) Akera starts trying to work to get out of half guard and into a better position.

(Rd 6 - 02:37) He passes half guard, but Dean was ready and immediately starts to scramble.

(Rd 6 - 02:24) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 6 - 02:24) Akera somehow winds up underneath the north-south control of Dean.

(Rd 6 - 02:13) Dean elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.

(Rd 6 - 01:58) Dean blocks an attempted escape.

(Rd 6 - 01:49) Dean elbows away at the ribs, but the blows are not doing much damage.

(Rd 6 - 01:38) Dean loses positional control for a moment, and it allows Akera to scramble.

(Rd 6 - 01:27) Akera scrambles to his feet, but Dean immediately drives him up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 01:15) Dean goes for a knee to the thigh but Akera pulls the clinch tighter to block it.

(Rd 6 - 00:55) The end of the round is coming quick, there's under a minute left.

(Rd 6 - 00:55) Akera is trapped against the cage and Dean hits him with a quick elbow.

(Rd 6 - 00:42) Dean catches Akera with a knee strike to the ribs from the clinch while he is pressed up against the cage.

(Rd 6 - 00:29) Dean looks very, very tired.

(Rd 6 - 00:29) Dean attempts to use a close-range elbow strike but Akera pulls the clinch tighter.

(Rd 6 - 00:11) Dean tries to hit him with an elbow, but Akera works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round six.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 6 - 00:00) Akera is running out of rounds.

 

 

Round 7

 

 

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(Rd 7 - 05:00) And here we go, round seven!

(Rd 7 - 04:45) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 7 - 04:45) Akera misses a right cross that leaves him open to the counter. Dean attacks with a right cross.

(Rd 7 - 04:28) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 7 - 04:28) Akera finds a way past his opponent's guard and lands a sharp one-two.

(Rd 7 - 04:28) Dean misses a jab but scores with a great right hook.

(Rd 7 - 04:04) Dean throws a quick punch but doesn't hit.

(Rd 7 - 03:57) Akera is able to grab Dean.

(Rd 7 - 03:49) Akera looks to set up a trip takedown.

(Rd 7 - 03:49) Dean blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 7 - 03:36) Using his wrestling skills, Dean is trying to push Akera up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:36) Akera ends up backed against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 03:25) Dean tries to throw an elbow, but Akera uses wrestling to prevent him from launching the strike.

(Rd 7 - 03:09) Dean smothers Akera against the cage, then hits him with a quick elbow strike.

(Rd 7 - 02:56) Dean tries to hit him with a knee, but Akera works enough space that he can slip out and away, back to the center.

(Rd 7 - 02:33) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 7 - 02:33) Dean misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 7 - 02:33) The gash above the eye of Dean has been re-opened by a strike.

(Rd 7 - 02:24) Akera seems to be fighting against exhaustion.

(Rd 7 - 02:24) We've now passed the halfway mark in this round.

(Rd 7 - 02:11) Akera aggressively moves in, risking taking strikes for the chance of getting some grappling started.

(Rd 7 - 02:11) Dean throws a punch but Akera was equal to it.

(Rd 7 - 02:04) Dean looks like he is completely out of gas.

(Rd 7 - 02:04) Akera gets hold of Dean, not having to have taken even one shot while coming in.

(Rd 7 - 01:58) Akera tries to use a trip takedown.

(Rd 7 - 01:58) It's unsuccessful, Dean maintained a good solid base.

(Rd 7 - 01:41) Akera looks to sweep a leg in order to execute a sharp trip.

(Rd 7 - 01:41) Dean blocks the attempted trip and takes control of the grapple.

(Rd 7 - 01:19) Dean tries to wrestle Akera backward and up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 01:19) Dean manages it and controls Akera up against the cage.

(Rd 7 - 01:03) Akera waits for Dean to try and throw a knee and quickly turns him, creating enough space to escape away from the cage.

(Rd 7 - 00:52) There's under a minute left in this round.

(Rd 7 - 00:46) Akera had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 7 - 00:46) Dean lands a left hand and then catches Akera with a right hook.

(Rd 7 - 00:20) The fighters go toe-to-toe with strikes but neither lands anything significant in the exchange.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round seven.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) I'd say that was definitely 10-9 in favour of Dean.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) Akera needs to take it up a level, he's going to lose this fight unless he can find a finish, in my opinion.

(Rd 7 - 00:00) In between rounds, the cut man tries to stop the bleeding of Dean.

 

 

Round 8

 

 

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(Rd 8 - 05:00) We are back underway!

(Rd 8 - 04:46) Dean looks confident, shortening the range as he looks to strike.

(Rd 8 - 04:46) Akera had looked like he was angling to grapple, but couldn't take the initiative.

(Rd 8 - 04:46) Dean lands a jab and then hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 8 - 04:28) Both fighters come together and strike.

(Rd 8 - 04:28) Dean misses a right cross that leaves him wide open to the counter. Akera comes in with a left jab and a good right hook.

(Rd 8 - 04:16) Both fighters look spent, and at close range they fall into a clinch.

(Rd 8 - 04:16) Akera looks for a trip takedown by sweeping a leg.

(Rd 8 - 04:16) Dean, desperate, grabs the cage to block the takedown!

(Rd 8 - 04:16) The referee spots it and gives a verbal warning!

(Rd 8 - 04:16) Akera tries some dirty boxing, but Dean seizes the chance to create some space and break free.

(Rd 8 - 03:49) An exchange of strikes happens right in the center of the cage but nothing comes of it.

(Rd 8 - 03:20) They engage in the center.

(Rd 8 - 03:20) Akera hits a left jab but misses with a right hand.

(Rd 8 - 03:20) Dean hits a jab and also connects cleanly with a right hand.

(Rd 8 - 03:02) They engage in the center.

(Rd 8 - 03:02) Dean doesn't find the mark with a right hook.

(Rd 8 - 03:02) Akera is off target with a left jab and also has a right hand blocked.

(Rd 8 - 02:39) A quick exchange of strikes does not produce any damage.

(Rd 8 - 02:30) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 8 - 02:22) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 8 - 02:22) Dean misses a right hook and gets countered with a jab and a right hand.

(Rd 8 - 02:10) Akera looks totally gassed.

(Rd 8 - 01:57) Akera comes forward to attack.

(Rd 8 - 01:57) Dean hit two counter left hands.

(Rd 8 - 01:57) Akera lands a left jab but Dean evades a big right punch.

(Rd 8 - 01:45) The fighters fall into a sloppy clinch.

(Rd 8 - 01:45) Akera looks to sweep a leg out from under Dean so as to take him down with a trip.

(Rd 8 - 01:45) He executes an outside leg trip, sweeping Dean to the mat where he pulls guard!

(Rd 8 - 01:27) Akera pounds away, but Dean calmly deals with them.

(Rd 8 - 01:13) Akera blocks an attempted sweep.

(Rd 8 - 01:02) For the moment Akera is content to just throw a couple of punches to the body.

(Rd 8 - 00:39) Dean tries to sweep Akera but can't do it.

(Rd 8 - 00:20) Akera fires away with punches, but does little in the way of damage.

(Rd 8 - 00:08) Akera blocks Dean as he tries a sweep from the guard.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Time expires and we come to the end of round eight.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) I have to give that round to Dean, but only a 10-9.

(Rd 8 - 00:00) Even if he can take this final round, I can't see Akera winning on the judges' scorecards. He needs a finish.

 

 

Round 9

 

 

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(Rd 9 - 05:00) Our last round, round nine, begins!

(Rd 9 - 04:49) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 04:49) Akera misses a big right hand, putting him off balance and allowing Dean to attack with a nice right hook.

(Rd 9 - 04:29) Akera may have been aiming to get in close, but Dean aggressively took the initiative.

(Rd 9 - 04:29) Dean lands a left hand and then hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 9 - 04:09) It looked like we were about to see Akera try and get some grappling started, but Dean was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 9 - 04:09) Dean can't hit a set-up left jab, but then hits Akera with a beauty of a straight right.

(Rd 9 - 03:45) The two fighters engage.

(Rd 9 - 03:45) Dean counters a right hand with a quick left jab and a right cross that just misses.

(Rd 9 - 03:22) Akera appeared to be going to try and get in close, but Dean took the initiative first.

(Rd 9 - 03:22) Dean connects with a jab, but Akera evades a big right punch.

(Rd 9 - 03:00) Dean moves in closer, ready to attack.

(Rd 9 - 03:00) It looked like we were about to see Akera try and get some grappling started, but Dean was more aggressive and took the initiative.

(Rd 9 - 03:00) A jab is wide from Dean, but then he hits a nice straight right that lands hard.

(Rd 9 - 02:49) Dean rolls his shoulders to relax them, then moves forward.

(Rd 9 - 02:36) Dean connects with a jab, but Akera avoids a big right.

(Rd 9 - 02:22) We are now at the halfway point of the round.

(Rd 9 - 02:08) A jab hits home from Dean and then he hits a nice straight right.

(Rd 9 - 01:41) Both fighters step in to strike.

(Rd 9 - 01:41) Dean slips past a right hook attempt and attacks with a massive right hook to the jaw!

(Rd 9 - 01:27) Akera wobbles, then falls!

(Rd 9 - 01:27) Dean starts pounding away on Akera, looking to finish him off!

(Rd 9 - 01:27) Dean unloads with big right hands, landing several that clearly hurt Akera.

(Rd 9 - 01:11) Dean fires off some rights, but Akera isn't troubled by them.

(Rd 9 - 00:57) Dean blocks an attempt to pull guard.

(Rd 9 - 00:42) Dean tries to pound on Akera, but none of the blows land with any degree of power.

(Rd 9 - 00:26) Akera tries to move to guard, but Dean doesn't allow it.

(Rd 9 - 00:14) Dean tries to pound on Akera, but all the blows are comfortably dealt with.

(Rd 9 - 00:01) Akera tries to move to guard, but Dean doesn't allow it.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) The time runs out and that round is over, and so is the fight.

(Rd 9 - 00:00) I think Dean 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 90-81 (Ian Rivers), 90-81 (Edward Wilde) and 90-82 (Reginald Wodehouse).

(Rd 9 - 00:00) 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean is the winner by unanimous decision!

(Rd 9 - 00:00) 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean books a quarter-final spot in the CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament tournament.

 

 

Official Result: 'The Anarchist' Matthew Dean defeats 'The Surgeon' Atsutane Akera (Unanimous Decision in 5:00 of round 9). The fight was rated as being Decent.

 

 

 

Post-Fight: Giving thanks, Matthew Dean praises his team at American Cage Fighters, his various sponsors, and the fans who came out to support him. He says that he has a lot of respect for Atsutane Akera and praises his toughness.

 

 

Attendance: 1,949

Gate Reciepts: $231,541

Sponsorship: $46,070

Ad Revenue: $2,887,669

Merchandise: $6,479

 

 

Fighter Pay And Bonuses (Total Payout: $278,247)



Winner                    Pay          Loser                    Pay          Bonuses Earned(Included in Pay)

Matthew Dean              $99,590      Atsutane Akera           $2,843
Adam White                $7,872       Heiji Endo               $31,659
Braulio Moura             $30,688      Sutton Ripley            $14,264      FotN: Both: $10,000
Buddy Garner              $23,308      Haranobu Oshiro          $11,890      SotN: Garner: $5,000
Carlos da Guia            $23,672      Bill Brown               $2,120       KotN: da Guia: $5,000
Dwayne Alleyne            $2,928       Neil Napier              $13,957
Kei Sakakibara            $2,629       Thais Antonio Taffarel   $4,910
Shaun Dico                $3,003       Thorbjorn Rekdal         $2,914

 

 

Drug Testing: $9,008

Production: $50,762

 

Profit: $2,833,742

 

Critical Rating: 71%

Commercial Rating: 91%

 

 

Popularity Changes

Region          Popularity Change     Popularity After Show

Canada              +4.0%             64.0% (Mid Level National)
USA                 +4.0%             64.4% (Mid Level National)
UK                  +4.0%             30.2% (Mid Level National)
Europe              +2.2%             38.3% (Mid Level National)
Australia           +2.5%             17.9% (Low Level National)
Japan               +4.4%             61.6% (Mid Level National)
Asia                +2.5%             30.3% (Low Level National)
Russia              +1.5%             10.2% (Low Level National)
Mexico              +2.5%             26.6% (Low Level National)
South America       +3.6%             49.6% (Mid Level National)
Central America     +1.5%             11.5% (Low Level National)
Africa              +1.5%             8.0% (Low Level National)

 

 

News

- Almost immediately following his advancement to the Quarter-Finals, Braulio Moura announces that he is taking a hiatus from MMA. He refuses to say how long he will be away, and so has been removed from the tournament. It is decided that Neil Napier will advance in his place.

- The drug test results are back for Canadian Tournament Combat 125, and all fighters tested clean.

- CTC Super Heavyweight fighter Taroemon Abukara has left Way of the Crane's Beak following his decision loss to Tomoji Takaoka. He has decided he would benefit from training elsewhere and that a new environment may reinvigorate him.

 

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Confirmed Fight For CTC Middleweight Championship Tournament Quarter-Finals

Matthew Dean vs. Adam White

Carlos da Guia vs. Neil Napier

Dwayne Alleyne vs. Shaun Dico

Kei Sakakibara vs. Buddy Garner